Oh dear. If Severus has his way, she won't leave until he has the entire truth. That may prove to destroy the future,no?I'll wait patiently... or try. :DThank you for sharing~

I couldn't believe it when Remus began transforming.  All I could think about was what might happen to Severus.  Sending his Patronus to Charmaine was brilliant... I'd forgotten about that.  And when her Patronus came back telling him to fly, well, I just had to hit myself in the forehead 'cause I'd forgotten he could fly.  *iz too forgetful today*

I'm so glad Charmaine got to Severus before Remus could attack him.  When Severus was jerked back into the cage I thought he was done for.  Thank goodness Charmaine arrived when she did.  I know how distressed she was when she saw the Dark Mark on his arm, and after she told Severus that she knew he was going to do it I thought then and there he would begin to think that she knew an awful lot for someone who had only been at Hogwarts for a short time, but he didn't say anything... I'll bet he will be thinking about it though.

What will tomorrow bring?  Will he tell her that Voldemort would like to meet her?  What will she say to Remus about his having taken the Dark Mark?  Sooner or later I know that all hell is going to break loose, and I can't wait to find out what happens.  Thanks for another wonderful update.Beth

What a chapter this was!  Voldemort seemed to be a bit picky about two half-blood joining his Death Eaters, but I think he was very impressed with Severus' somewhat successful attempts to keep him away from the memories he didn't want to share with anyone.  But still the Dark Lord was able to find a way to see Charmaine.

And now the Dark Lord wants Severus to bring her to meet him.  That's not good.  I wonder if she will agree to accompany him to see Voldemort?  One part of me thinks she will, but another thinks she would avoid that experience like the plague.

Severus was accepted because of his talent in Potions and his association with Charmaine whose specialty was Poisons.  Lupin was accepted for his usefulness as a contact to the wild werewolves.  And both of them had reactions to receiving the Dark Mark that were different from every other initiate.  Thank goodness for the Unicorn Blaze.  Maybe the silver crystals that formed along the outline of the brand will contain some of its most sinister effects.  Lupin seemed to have an even more painful reaction to the brand than Severus did.  I hope their unusual reactions mean that they will be able to resist the will of the Dark Lord. 

Thank you for another great chapter!Beth

Firstly what a brilliant title for a chapter. We have a labrador and there's just something about the word"dog" that I find incredibly amusing. But...enough of my havering. Again, your dialogue is superb but I must admit I'm not sure who Charmaine really is. I mean obviously she IS Hermione (isn't she?)and her surname means "Beloved" but couldn't her surname also be some sort of French bastardisation of Good Love....stay with me....Lovegood? Just a thought and not a very good one I hear you say. Oh hell...my brain hurts now. Ow,ow. Oh and delicious as it might be I don't think we need to see Sev taking Remus out for a walk on a lead anytime soon. Looking forward to much more. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx.

Probably where my commas would be without GrammarPolice. Loose on a polite society. *grin* I like the direction you took Remus after he tried to take the Dark Mark. ^_^

Poor Remus.  It seems Riddle ruin touches everyone in one way or another.  Thank you for sharing~

wake up and smell the roses Hermione....Severus loves you not Lily. Loved the flying and the mongral comment...

~sniff~  ~sigh~  That was lovely yet heart breaking all in one.  Each chapter just makes me want to know what's going on and how all this plays out in the future.  Thanks for another great chapter.

You know those little black bits in your tea bags at work?  Where do you think I hide your commas?  :P

So, everyone has decided that Charmaine is Hermione from the future.  And I felt inclined to think that too.  But the further we get into this mess, the less I am able to see exactly what it is that she is trying to accomplish.  She deals in poisons so I assume it is something to do with that.  But...???  You're making my head hurt trying to work this out.  Shame on you!  Guess I'll just pop a couple of ibuprofen and wait patiently... ish :)

oh man.  what a mess.  LOL.  I can't wait to see how it will all play out.  Poor things, all of them.  Charmaine (yeah right), Remus and Snape.

Just read this from start to here and Oh Jesus....what a blast! I'm reminiscing about sweeties and jobbies (Christ what a combination. I'm an Anglicised Scot.) as your prose and plot is just fantastic. I'm adoring Sev and Lupin's teenage yet mature, clever banter and reckon it's as realistic as possible. I also think that Remus was a Northern lad like Sev possibly from Cumbria so they both have that sharp, witty mindset.....and the refined accents when older? No problem.....my husband was born in 1959 in Oldham, brought up in New Moston in Manchester and when I met him in 1976 thought he was a "bloody Southerner". Loving this very much. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx 

Ruh roh!  they both did it!  Sort of.  Wonder if Voldie will insist on seeing Charmaine?

Hmmm... there is a lot to contemplate here.  Why didn't Snape and Lupin get the same reaction to the Dark Mark as the other initiates?  Blood status?  Intent?  Being a werewolf?  Encounter with the unicorn?  What is going on?!?!  And I wonder how the conversation will go when Snape tells Charmaine that she is expected to accompany him to his next Voldemort gathering.  Glad more is on the way because I am dreadfully impatient!

I think their bodies were trying to tell them something.  Pity they didn't listen. :)

So Remus is and he isn't. Interesting chapter. Waiting for next chapter. *taps foot impatiently* ^_^

(Snort.)  It seems that the unicorn is far more aware than Hermione.  As for The Twat -- yes, twat is a good word -- never mind.  Too much to write on that.And don't tell me that the handkerchief has "SS" stitched in the corner.  I'll love you forever if it has "TNT" (The Nagging Twat).

Charmaine is Hermione!!!  right?  I've been thinking she was a time traveler from the future for a few chapters now, but the whole "curse half-life" part makes me think HG.Thanks for your time and effort - i appreciate it

So Lily's not his lady love, is she. This is getting interesting if a bit short. Please update soon. ^_^

I never really liked Lily or James (or Sirius) very much in the books, and this chapter hasn't made me change my mind about Lily one whit.  I wonder what Lily will say when she realized that Severus has been tuning her out while she's been lecturing him.  That's alright, Severus, you keep thinking about Charmaine.The Unicorn Blaze is an intriguing idea, and I can't help but worry what will happen to Severus when Lily fails to consummate a relationship with him.  Of course, she might have a weak moment and share a loving interlude with him, but if that were to happen what kind of bond would be made permanent with Lily?  Could the sealing have already begun with the care that Charmaine has given him... and could they not consummate their relationship?  That'd work for me.  8^)I can think of one or two things that would make Severus press the handkerchief/Portkey into Charmaine's hands.  He would do it in a heartbeat if it meant saving her from harm.  There are so many paths your story can take.  I love the twists and turns you're weaving into it, and I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next update.  Thanks!Beth

Seems like the wrong woman is caring for him.  I think Severus is begining to realize that too, a little.  Wonder what that will do to his healing? 

Oh dear.  I can't imagine Lily will be much help.  LOL.  Excellent.  I can't wait for the next chapter!  I love this story so far.

Lily is such a twat! She and James really were made for each other. :)

even in the books I didn't like Lily, I thought she was fickle and uncaring, and you show her perfectly...

loved the chapter and look forward to more

Now I KNOW Charmaine is Hermione. It seems perhaps that she should have stayed, instead of them getting Lily. Will the wound refuse to heal until Charmaine returns? I hope so.