I know Lucius is a bad guy, but I feel a little sorry for him. An enemy with nothing to live for is much more dangerous than a "Rehabilitated" criminal who feels grateful for a second chance. 

If Thomas wanted training he is watching the best there is. The poor lad doesn't have a chance in help of ever reaching such heights of knowledge, skills,or power; but one must have something to aspire to.  Once again, poor Hermione. She has equal aspirations. I'm digging this story.

At least she died for a good cause, eh? Is he starting to care just a little bit? 

Snape's right. I hate to say it, but Hermione did something right too. She at least listened long enough to know what time the smugglers were expected with the elves and that there is a Port Key that may take them to the culprit and most of all, that Lucius Malfoy was involved. I hope the dunderhead who wanted the cupcakes is in possession of the port key and not the other guy. The other guy can't apperate all the way to Britain. Poor Hermione. She must be mortified. She does look like an over eager know-it-all still. In her defense, she did an excellent job of not talking too much or asking too many questions over the last 2 hrs of their stake out. 

I really feel sorry for Hermione. And even though Severus is Head Auror it doesn't seem like a very highly esteamed job here in the States. So I feel sorry for him too. I never imagined the backlash you've uncovered from Hermione's efforts to free house elfs that don't want to be freem, dear ks. Who'd of thought the outcome would be homeless, unloved and still unappreciated little beings, with thier reason for being snatched from them. They can't help it if they love their families. It's like loving your mom or dad even if they are a total arse, their your arse. The poor little creatures apparently aren't even as loved as a good dog would be. If I had a house elf I would be a total elf mom. My little guy or gal would be so loved and would sleep at the foot of my bed if they wanted or could have a nest in the cupboard of the side table next to my bed. I'd tell them to wear clean tea towels and find out what color they liked so that I'd have the right ones around. I'd have so many little jobs they could do to make their little house elf hearts sing, and would tell them every day what a good elf they were. I'd make up songs with their names in it and sing it to them and I'd stroke their little ears with love. Hermione is going to need to set up an elf rescue with people who want an elf and promise it would be their forever home. They would need to do a home visit first to see if you were fit to be an elf mom or dad. I might have even liked having children if I had had an elf to help with chores while I spent more time with my kids and finished school too. Instead I sacraficed my degree until the brats left home and they've never left. I was going to have fun someday. Well, it's someday and I'm not having fun; no not at all. I thought I would put 150% into my mom job, raise responsible adults then someday I would finish school and travel. Instead I have lazy louts that don't work and don't clean the house or yard either. I have lovely grandchildren but I'm too tired to really spend as much quality time with them as I wish I could because me and daddy now support 7 people and he is supposed to retire next year, only I don't know how we will afford it. I need to adopt at least 2 sweet widdle housy elfs. They are happy to see you when you get home and don't act like they are 34 going on 17.  Wow, Hermi. I bet you never saw that elf problem coming did you? Snape doesn't seem like he has the heart to order the little girl around either.  I hope she finds her brother and a forever family. Good job at getting me involved, ks. I hope there is SS/HG romance later. 

It's a little bit of a reversal of characters. She's a little be more patient Snape and he's the egar Hermione figure. Oh how jaded we become with disappointment and age. I imagine that what ever she's supposed to be doing in D.C. she will be distracted into searching for our beloved SS.  Great start. I am quite looking forward to the next chapter!  

I hadn't paid attention to the chapter count, so to me it was kinda an abrupt end to the story, but still a good one. I'd have liked to see what happened with her parents, and a little more with Snape, but that's ok. I liked the story. :)

awe, poor Thomas, sounds like he's a goner to me, but maybe there is still hope. continuing on then..

Hmm, interesting development between the two. And the reason for having the elf was legit, in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing where this goes from here. :)

hmm, so I'm kinda curious if Snape is more ticked off that Hermione is there, and now knows he's alive, or more ticked because it's HER there. if it were any other ministry employee, would he even have batted an eye?

hmm, very curious what a bunch of pigs has to do with Snape, and why she's got this bumbling ministry apprentice to feel with, but I guess we'll find out as we go. :)

A very enjoyable story, with a wonderful ending, thank you.

Poor Thomas, he is so brave I hope he's ok. Lucius is a sad sight, he has lost everything, even his mind. 

looking forward to finding out more about Malfoys involvement, and seeing how Severus and Hermione get on.   

It is lovely that she can say anything, and Severus will not only listen but understand, shame she had to let go of his hand.

Anna is most certainly a very creepy character, poor Hermione was thinking of her parents when the obliviate was cast. Looking forward to the next interview.  

That's our Hermione, Griffindor to the core.

I really enjoyed this, particularly your characterizations and interesting plot. I even felt a bit sorry for Lucius. Fun read! 

I want to leavw a review thats more than this is soooooooo gooooood, but--this is sooooooooo gooooooood!

This was an excellent read, thanks for sharing!

Wonderful I really enjoyed this story, excellent characterisation, plot and pace, just great.

Lovely, sweet story! I've really enjoyed reading it and read it in one sitting, straight through. You did a good job of framing Hermione's life and triumphs and missteps to make her "adult" persona very believable. Snape, as well. Thank you!

great story, would love to see a sequel.

thanks for this lovely ending of a thrilling story, you've quite nicely rounded up all lose ends. looking forward to reading more from you.

Thanks for posting this story. I really enjoyed the style of your writing, and to top it all you used a song from one of my favourite bands.