I've been really struggling with this story because Hermione seems unusually dim in it.  Now, I know quite a few very intelligent people without an ounce of common sense, so it isn't an untenable characterization, except that it doesn't seem consistent with canon.

That said, I'm really compelled to read every single new chapter, so that's good!  High ratings from me, even though I want to shake your Hermione very hard and slap her a few times.

Good gods.  How brain-dead could Hermione *be*?  Snape's going to be FURIOUS with her.

Cue scary music...Duh,duh, dum! Uh oh, this is not a good thing, very bad indeed. But now we know who Fazeem Norta is. It doesn't bode well that Lucius already has his hands of him and now he has Hermione as well. :(

Well, I started reading ch 13 and realized I had somehow missed ch 12. (I don't know how that happened). The story is taking an interesting, if rather darker twist here. Lucius wants to purchase her?  That was an unsettling statement. And Yikes! The confrontation with Draco was unnerving as well. :(

oh wow!  More please!

Uh oh... not good! :0

Oh boy is Snape going to be pissed. And eee, what's going to happen next!? God, it was just like a horror movie, with us just one step ahead of Hermione saying NO NO NO don't GO IN THERE!

Sorry, but that's a disgustingly sadistic Snape you're picturing.
I don't grasp why he so enjoys making her miserable.
Why does he make all that effort of being physically abusive? What does he gain? I understand if he ignores/torments others for a reason, like it simplifies his ways, but I just cannot see it here. Will hope to get some insight soon.

To me, Hermione admiring him comes out of the blue here. Wanting him to talk to her as he does to Malfoy is absurd. It seems a given that he despises Malfoy--why would she want to be addressed the same way?

What--now he demands that she gives him some credit?? He deserves a kick in his shins at the least. I hope she delivers a message of that kind. Poppy, too knows how to deal with wounds.

I hope she's allowed to go to the forest with Sprout, but I fear Snape finds the means to prevent just that. And for that I can even imagine a reason.

Please update soon and kick Severus' arse till he behaves!

This was a scary chapter! What does Mr. Malfoy want with Hermione? I don't think it sounds good at all. And then Draco, oh my! That was a very viseral display of anger. Thank Merlin for Peeves! I wish serverus could be just a teensy bit more supportive. *sigh* I'm looking forward to your next installment.

oooh!  Cliffhanger. . . And the Dodo is back, yeah.  He's so cute.  (Though I suppose I wouldn't want one in my home.)  It's nice to see that Hermione and Severus have built up a bit of raport, that certainly makes it easier for Hermione to study and learn.  I'm excited to see what more comes of Hermione being a middler, what other abilities will show up.  And, I'm still waiting to see what Severus' mage type is.  An excellent chapter that kept me involoved all the way through.  I enjoyed Hermione's leading of Severus, she's got a pretty good understanding of a part of his personality.  I'm very much looking forward to the next chapter.

Wonderful chapter! I love where you are taking this story. Your opening line was priceless. I can really picture Filch ranting and raving about the Dodo. I totally agree that Professor Snape couldn't be so smart without being inquisitive. The two things go hand in hand. Hermione out-Slytherined the Master by acting nonchalant about her affinity to books. She got him hook, line and sniker! I'm so glad that you are going back to that book affinity. It was the first thing that really caught my interest in this very interesting fic, and seemed such a believable reason Hermione always has the answer. Now I'm so curious about Hermione's Mage type. The description of Dodo's nest was very humorous. I will try to wait patiently to learn the identity of Fazeem Noorta and what is happening to him/her. You have me quite worried about how the Malfoy's figure in all of this, but I'm sure Severus and Hermione will prevail against any nefarious plans in play. They will, won't they?

Well, that was interesting. I like how her powers are shaping.

Oh wow, what a cliffie.  I can't wait for the next bit!  Excellent!

Oh - that is definitely no fair!  *grumble...  this has been a very good story, so far.  Thanks!

Who the heck is Fazeem Noorta? And how does Severus know him/her? It seems to me like Hermione's mage powers are getting stronger.

Hmm....So the Dodo's only been in the castle, which means....Either the quill belongs to or was used by a Malfoy (gift from Bellatrix to Draco, perhaps?), the quill originally belonged to Theodore Nott or his father, or there are other descendants of Death Eaters at the school besides Crabbe & Goyle (they don't strike me as "pretty quill" type people), or it was a gift to Severus from, say, the Dark Lord.What a cliffie. And I've long since thought that Snape's ORIGINAL problem with Hermione is that she hasn't a subtle molecule in her body.  Brash, abrasive, forward . . . yes.  And for a man whose very livelihood depends on the most subtle of subtle changes, I can see how that would grate on him.

LOL.  Cute.  I love it.

Great update, I really liked this chapter. 

So, not only does her gift come with books, but with writing instruments as well. Intriguing. And I assume the quill came from the Malfoys? What has Lucius done with the poor man?

I tried anagrams, but nothing came to me! I'll have to wait, then. :)

I love the dodo's nest. It just fits :)

What an evil cliffie!I am loving this fic; please update soon, okay?I am sending you spiritual writing biscuits.Hugs, hilaria

“All she does anymore is crawl after it like it’s a giant rat stuffed with catnip! The pantry mice have gone on a rampage! And, Mr. Crackledew... interesting name... hee hee hee.Oh, my gosh, that was perfect visual imagery! LOLI can't wait for your next chapter

Wow!  That was really good...  left in suspense!

ooooo!! Intrigue! More please!! I like how Hermione got him to ask her about books... more in that vein would be awesome!