good chapter. I feel sorry for Harry, and I hope he comes out of his shell soon. I do adore when he lets his emotions affect the things around him. I've done that before with him--the eerie  wind and flaming green eyes. Lovely.I wonder if Hermione will find out Snape has a new hobby? hahaha. Who is the artist for that picture? I'd hoped you'd have written that in the a/n at the end. It's great work. Let them know, and if it is you, good job!

I'm ok with the lenght of your chapters, and yes it counts for something if you update rather often, meaning at least once a week  I bet you're having Lucius making his entrance on the stage. I wonder how it will push Severus into action with Hermione. I also hope you'll tell us more about what has happened with Harry and about that strange object.

This is story is very interesting.

Nice atmosphere. Looking forward to reading more.

I feel sorry for her friends, not knowing the truth, but it's necessary. I like the snips back to Snape's past and more about his character. And... I'm glad that she's trusting him now.

I like how he's trying to care for her. It was sad about her parents, but she would have only been killed, too. Thanks for sharing the poem.

I don't blame her for being a little wary of him, especially not after all that happened.

when she said that she hated him at first, i worried that he'd maybe done something to her or her friends/family. Glad he didn't. Great start

I like the developing of your story so far. The way you have Voldemort punish Severus is very clever, it's one I've never seen in fanfiction. It is as if he knew how to hurt his follower where it would hurt the most.

ut oh......malfoy means trouble

I like this story. You have written a suitably angsty Snape. And I'm sure, when she wakes up, Hermione will mix things up quite nicely. One thing, I find the chapters to be rather short. As a reader, short chapters are kind of like foreplay with no follow through.

great chapter. thank you.

this is intriguing! i like this snape. he's mysterious/menacing, but underneath he seems like a nice guy. (that's how i like to think of him). write more soon?

I really have been enjoying this story. I hope there will be more soon.

familiar voice: Dumbledore's portrait? Can't wait to read more of Harry's and Severus' confrontation. And what about Harry's obsession with Riddle's award?

Oooh, beautiful beginning.  I'm excited to read more! The description of the desolate scene before Snape is, like, Edgar Allen Poe...or something.  Very intriguing.  Well done!

~Julia~ 

yay! i thoroughly enjoyed that. but you're so evil for such a cliffhanger!

Ahhhhhhh!!!

I love and hate you.

Love you for the story, hate you for the meanie Cliffie, which i know is kinda obvious but still I want more! Update soon!

KarlaMarie

Ack!!!  I hope S&H move elsewhere; Grimmauld is not a good place for them without privacy, and with hotheads like Harry and Moody around.  Okay, I'm curious about who the "familiar voice" is but even if it's Dumbledore, I know Harry will still be hostile to Severus.  Thanks for the new chapter!!

So, what was put in Percy's food (and I can't wait to see everyone's reactions to the newcomer)?  Nicely, done, can't wait for the next chapter :)

Great story!  I like the way that Severus' and Hermione's relationship was slowly developed.  Please write an update, it's a great plot.

Congratulations on getting married!  Your story has my attention and I'm looking forward to the next chapter. 

Hmmm...why do I have the feeling that the blond man is Draco, in disguise?

"Did it never occur to you," Dumbledore continued, "that Draco's mother was afraid for her child and went to seek my counsel?" "I… no… not really," Harry answered, a bit puzzled now.

Oh, this is all bad news.... Harry is still as stubborn and hard-headed as ever, closed to anything Dumbledore might say in favor of Severus; Draco has had enough and is now gone; Percy got Hermione's letter because she didn't put a security charm on it; and now Severus will be attacked and Hermione won't do anything to hurt poor widdle Harry (boo! hiss!).  I may be as stressed out as your poor beta!!  Thanks for the new chapter.  Perhaps chocolate will help your beta feel better...