Like Hermione, I'm eager to learn more about Mages. It is curious how it is rude to speak about. The Weasley twins as Loki type is brilliant. I can't wait to learn about Severus and Hermione's types.

Wow, this is bloody brilliant!!!!!!!!! I mean, I've NEVER stumbled upon such an intriguing and promising story (either Mage one or not)! I hope you update quickly because I am hopelessly hoooooooked and addicted and want to know more (esp. Hermione's training with Snape and her meeting/talking with Weasley twins and oh, yes, discovering her type (books, anyone? or more like printed knowledge, maybe....) and her other unique talents....)GREAT JOB!!!!!

I love this story! I do have a question – and if you've already answered in the story, just ignore me then, lol – is Severus a Mage? There were a few subtle clues that seemed to indicate that he was, but I didn't want to make an assumption only to be disappointed later :( I hope he is, as it seems to be a trend in the fandom that tends to underestimate Snape in a way... either intellectually or by overlooking his strength or, in the cases of magical ability, power. LOL, this sounds like I'm whining, and I really don't mean it that way, I just wish he were allowed to be better than Hermione at something, lol.But, long story short, this is such a wonderful story, and I can't wait until the next update!!

Hmm... the Weasley twins as Mages - wow, can't wait to find out more.

That mysteriousness of Albus's is really amazingly annoying.

Well, that's an interesting turn of events.  Weasley mages.  Hah.  Loki, totally understandable.  I'm sure Herms will do a bit of research before she sees Snape.

Wonder what sort of Mage she is? :)

This story is so much fun!  I adore Hermione's spoken words juxtaposed with her thoughts.  She is an amazing young woman who smart enough and has seen enough to know that Dumbledore is not above manipulating any and all who will allow it.  Perhaps she will give the Headmaster a run for his money.  LOL! The continuing banter between the four "participants" in Dumbledore's office was very entertaining.  Minerva didn't have much to say, but then she can hardly get a word in edgewise between Severus and Dumbledore.  Even though Severus is not, a priori, looking forward to training Miss Granger, something tells me he is going to at least enjoy some of her training.  She will give him a run for his money, too.  It's funny to watch her filing away questions and comments to be used when she feels like getting a dig into Snape.  Great chapter, and I can't wait for your next update!Beth

Very refreshing and so well written! Hope there will be more soon.

fascinating.

So many potential Mages--love the Weasly Loki!  This isn't going to be easy, but I'm pleased with the idea that Severus will encourage Hermione to think for herself and not be used has he has been. Brilliant!

Godz, this chapter is fantastic!  The tone of the exchanges between Severus and Minerva, Severus and Dumbledore, and finally Dumbledore and Hermione are brilliant.  But the thing that blew me away (and made me laugh out loud) was what Hermione thought when the Headmaster pricked her thumb and then triumphantly informed the chit that she was a Mage:  "Well, if that was not anticlimactic, Hermione did not know what was."Oh, how I laughed.  I could just see the look on her face change from one of fear to one that clearly showed that she wondered "Then WTF was all this whoop-dee-do about?"  I am looking forward to eavesdropping on the journey she is about to undertake, and I can't wait to see how Severus handles it, too.Well done!  Beth

Oh, so interesting. So Hermione has some kind of special powers or something? Can't wait to see what's next!

This is so good, I hope for more frequent updates. What an interesting idea about Hermione's magical gift.

Oh dear.  Poor Hermione.

So,does she already know she's a Mage, or *shudder to think* does she not know exactly what that means?

I was so pleased to read this new chapter. I read it over at Ashwinder, since it posted there first. But since I gave my first review of the story here, I thought I'd stay consistent. Of course we all want to know what a Mage is now! Am I right to believe Severus is also one, since Dumbledore is asking him to train her? He is certainly none to happy about it. I can't wait to read more!

I assume a Mage is something more than a Witch.  Waiting to find out more! -)

Delightful, intriguing and utterly compelling! Quite an original idea. Can't wait to see where you go with it. Of course, anything that brings Hermione together with a reluctant, belligerent Snape is good in my opinion. It's funny how Hermione's biggest fear is getting expelled!

Now that's an evil cliffhanger.
I liked though how this chapter went even if Hermione was still unusually dense, but then I suppose she is still not feeling herself. I can't wait for Snape's reaction - she again disobeyed his main rule!
Very well done as always. I do hope another chapter is up soon :)

Geez, what a carefully orchestrated plan.

Quite a sceme to get hold of Hermione. Dam it!
A certain Potions master will be vivid--once he realises what has happened.
And so we meet Fazeem. Hm, will he learn English or is Hermione up to learning whatever he speaks. Knowing her, I'd say she certainly will make an effort.

You confused the school system: OWLS are after 5th grade, and Sinistra doesn' bother with Astrology, only Astronomy. The same holds definitely true for McGonagall. 
Not sure about Vector/Arithmancy. Hm we never learned what this magical branch is about other than that it is complex.

Oh!  Creepy!  I get the feeling Professor Snape is not going to be happy.  Another excellent chapter.  I enjoyed Hermione's thought process quite a bit, you did an amazing job of showing her to be very distracted and not at the top of her game at all.  I am looking forward to seeing where things go next.

This is seriously bad.  I wish Hermione had just stayed in her room and not even gone to breakfast... I'll bet she is wishing that, too. 
What a mess!

I'm sure she's in Lucius Malfoy's dungeons, and I'm equally sure that Ron will start looking for her later and go to McGonagall when he can't find her.  Perhaps then Severus will be alerted and will go in search for her.  Maybe we'll even find out what kind of Mage he is if he finds her and effects a rescue.  Earlier I had wondered if he could be a Mender, but now I'm asking myself if he might be a Crafter or a Finder.  You have well and truly got me pondering about all things about mages.

If Fazeem Noorta is the one who marked off the weeks since he had been thrust in Malfoy's dungeon, the he has been there for just under four months.  Poor child!  How frightened he must be!  But as frightened as I am for him, I am terrified of what Lucius will try to do to Hermione by making Fazeem take her magic.  Lucius is probably hoping to "take" her mage qualities for himself and do away with her at the same time.
Thanks for this amazing chapter! 
Beth

Sigh.  I really am starting to hope something horribly happens to Pansy and Draco.