Refreshingly fresh take on the slave!fic premise. I am all agog with anticipation!

OK, you've got my attention.

Many questions raised, but no answers yet...I imagine we will learn along with Hermione, and it should be interesting. I await the next installment of this tale!

IM THINKING SNAPE HAS FEELINGS FOR HER AND IS KEEPING HER SAFE THE ONLY WAY HE THINKS HE CAN BY KEEPING AN EYE ON HER AND MAKING HER A PRISONER

Beautiful tale, beautifully written.   This is one of my favorites. I'm fairly certain I read it a few years ago, but it was worth a re-read.   I love the mood you've created and the depth you have given to the characters.

All I can hope now is for him to think about everything she's said and decide she's right after all. I'm sure being as clever as he is, that shouldn't take too long.

How completely bittersweet.  And yet, despite the emotion and wanting him to go after her you can still clearly see it from both of their perspectives.  Hopefully he'll decide to go after her in the next and final chapter!

NOOOoooooo!!!!

Thtas is a very strong powerful chapter and you did an amazing job.  This has been a wonderful story and I look forward to the last chapter.

I must apologize.  I have been lacking with the reviews.  I got so wrapped up in the story, I haven't stopped.  WOW!!  Incredible.  This was my favorite chapter as well.  I can't wait to see how it ends.

Loved it!  Very emotional.  I hope Severus gives them a chance at happiness. 

This was very interesting.  To me it shows while Hermione may no longer be described as bossy; she is certainly strong.  The subtly of your writing shows how uncertain she feels inside, but decisive when she sees what she wants.  The reader really gets it.  Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the epilogue.  I really can't predict how you will end this one. Thanks, JoAnne

I've played that game before, and it ended badly-- though I have to say, the sex WAS good.

Only an epilogue left, huh?  No "16.5/17?"  This has been a true addiction for the last four months and now I will have nothing to look forward to on Tuesdays anymore *sends vibes of guilt*

Anyhow, I. LOVED. THIS. CHAPTER!  Hermione left and spent time with her folks, and it gave her perspective as to who she is now and what she wants.  Because of that, I can feel confident that the choices that she makes, good or bad,  are truly hers to make.

“Well,” Harry said cheerily, “you’ve done dumber things.”

Hermione thought that was probably supposed to help, but the problem was that she wasn’t sure she had.

I liked that exchange, and am quite glad that despite any ill feelings that Harry may have against Snape, this is about the happiness of his friend.  I happen to agree with Hermione here, but the only thing dumber on her part would be to leave without ever admitting her feelings to Snape, and in turn never trying to make something of the mess that they shared while she was in captivity.

I thought the following was so appropriate, and clearly so vastly unfair on both sides:

“You weren’t the one behind lock and key,” she reminded him, feeling a little defensive.

And then he looked at her, and as clearly as if he’d said the words himself, she knew he was thinking, ‘ Wasn’t I? ’

I think the entire scene at his house from the time she barges in, to the time she walks out, was perfect.  She did her part; the only thing that she could do which is make him see that this is her decision, made freely and willingly, with no outside influences.  He didn't seem to get it, but I think that he did and will respond appropriately.  Everything IS different now, and no matter what he decides, there is no going back.  If he chooses to let her go, then it is his choice alone and he will have to live with the outcome.  I certainly hope he makes the right choice.

I can't help but think that is not the question that she would have asked had she gone first.  One has to wonder what she was going to ask, given only one question, not that it matters.  The questions that did get asked were very important.

I've clearly said way more than is necessary which I am always inclined to do, but I don't feel like I've done any justice with this review to the way I felt after reading this chapter, this whole thing to be honest.  What a wonderful, wonderful job you've done here always painting such a vivid picture of things.  Your words are always carefully chosen and your phrasing is just beautiful.  You  imbue such strong emotion into every scene without it feeling forced.  I am thrilled for the epilogue, and also dreading the end of things.  Thanks for sharing such a fabulous story.  I guess I should reserve some praise until I know that you've given this the appropriate ending ;)

Very intense interaction. It must be hard for both of them to be sure whether their emotions are real or significantly affected by the time in captivity.

Wow... can't wait for the conclusion, great job!

Very intense.  He's stubborn, but so is she. Looking forward to the epilogue. :)

One of the best stories in the fandom!  I'm going to start reading this now for the 6th time!

This is outstanding!  You kept him in character the entire way through, that couldn't have been an easy line to stay behind, hardly anyone who writes in the genre manages to do it.  I can't begin to guess where the epilogue will have them. 

Awww. Stupid Severus for letting her go. Please say he comes to his senses in the epilogue!

I'm so glad that someone finally wrote a story in which Snape gives in, but doesn't become a snivelling sappy pansy in the end. It is so relieving! If I could rate your story so far, I believe I would give it an A+, which is not something I have ever done in this genre. Brilliant writing and character portrayal. I absolutely love it. :)

Such heated emotion, such a physical display of what was in their hearts. Why does he have to be so stubborn?

Another intense chapter. And now, just an epilogue? Does he come to his senses? I wait on the edge of my seat.

I hope she'll come back after a while away. I understand she need the time to sort out her feelings but I'd hate for her to just think all of what happened was due to her captivity.

Oh! They did it!!! I can't believe it! I hope Seve is clever enough to remember to cast some contraceptive charm on her. Especially he wants to repeat that performance regularly...

Wow! I can't believe all that's happened there. And it's a good thing there is another chapter for my pleasure right now.
PS I believe this should be titled 11/17.