Very interesting beginning. Oh, if you didn’t just capture the inexperienced groping of teenage boys in heat perfectly – no one could!

Another great story.  I literally could not put it down.  My family and I went camping and I printed and took the last 6 chapters with me.  Thanks for helping me have a most relaxing weekend.  5 Stars  

Just finished reading your story.  It took me two days and I haven't been able to put it down, well apart from sleeping.

Beautifully written, excellent storyline and I loved the happy ending. 

i really loved this story.  can't wait to read an epilogue.thanks for the great read.

ahhh perfect story...would love to see more about their evolvin relationship.

Darn you for enchanting me.  I couldn't think of anything but this story for the past two whole days and nights while I was reading it, procrastinating my other duties, like RL.  Now that I finally finished the story, I feel that I can finally move on with my life, just like Hermione and Snape can.I love your writing style, imagination and ways to make unbelievable things believable. I'm certainly going to read more of your stuff when I have time. Keep up the good works!

that is so great that you got the tone from a NIN song! i always imagine severus as being trent reznor-esque.  you are by far my favorite author, your stories are always so well thought out and interesting, i can't wait to finish this one to see what happens!  great job!

This was such a great story.  Took me a few days to read it and I couldn't put it down (or my laptop at least).  I love reading your fanfic.  Keep up the great work!!!

This is a fantastic story. It nearly took over as my favorite HP fanfiction! However, don't be disappointed, that goes to ladyofthemasque for "For Someone Special", and if you've read it, as talented as you are, (extremely) you will understand, I believe. I've read that one twice. and will probably read it again. I think you portrayed Hermione and Snape very well. What  you spoke of, involving the age and experience difference is very true. What did she take an aging potion or something? (for the others) I mean how many 18 year olds could compete with the knowledge and ecperience of a 40 year old spy for the two greatest wizards in the history of magic? I truly enjoy all your writing you have a way with words like lotm that makes it seem as though one is simply reading another HP book. Hopefully I can find the time and courage to begin my own HP story. Good luck and Happy New Year!

This was an awesome story :)

I read it each time I came onto the computer {Like, two chapters each}

 I really hope there'd be like a somwhat sequal? when your done your novel of course :)

  Best of Luck. 

Epilogue! Epilogue! Epilogue!Loved all the Slytherin/Gryffindor pairings in this one!Loved this story but 42 chapters?  It took me days to read it! Loved it though!

awesome story.  Tears in my eyes.  I can't wait to see what happens to them next.  I hope they have babies and Snape can finally have the sense of peace that they need.

I don't think you could have written a better ending for this one. It fits perfectly! ~

Brava!!  *applause* ... *standing ovation!*

That was a beautiful ending.  I feel all weepy now.  *sniff*  Congratulations on finishing, even though I know you are going through Luring Withdrawal.   

What a good end to a fab story. I really hope you do write an epilogue, it'll be good to know how Severus and Hermione are getting on :P. *Hugs* I'll be sure to review another one of your stories soon :P lol. xox

excellent...I enjoyed this story from beginning to end...COngrats on a job well done...

Sigh.... not sure what to say.  My first instinct is to shout "Epilogue!!" (15-20 years in future?) but then again, this really is lovely as is.  Although if the potion had NOT worked, you would've heard my screaming and rants for sure!  The Lucius-Hermione talk - too bad Severus didn't hear it, as I'm sure there are hidden nuances there that only Severus would've understood.  I suppose the thing that strikes me most about this chapter is that I'm glad/sad it's over; your characters are so enchanting that I want to see more of them, and I want to see them happy (well, except for Lupin and Tonks).  So I'm happy to see this ending, but sad that is is an ending, which explains why I'm not dancing with joy.  (leaves trail of Snickers bars for SW to follow, all the way to the keyboard.... epilogue where Harry Potter grovels to Severus... Severus wins lottery... S&H lemons...)

Hey, great ending.  Congrats on finishing this.

You need to write more. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. Are we there yet? Please? I'd really like to see how this ends. And I love you oodles and bunches.

Reading this from start to finish. Knackered now, but really enjoying it. Catch up with you again in a few more chapters tomorrow.

betwixt= sun's new fave word.

congrats for the award !

I am just sooo heartbroken and sad~~~I think Hermione made a bad choice in going when he asked her not to come for a reason,but ever the Gryffindor that one..lolI cried so much reading this story..tears of happiness and sadness..My hubby didnt know what to do..lolI cant wait to read the ending even though i'm scared and sad about it...dont wanna see it end and hoping Severus doesnt die and he and Hermione an work through things~~Great Work***A+ and a Star for u

Wow!  Great chapter!  I hope that spell didn't actually kill Severus. *worries*Can't wait till the next one!

Oooh, yes, celebrate some more.  *snicker* 

I wanted to say that I enjoy how you never let the reader forget that Hermione is still a teenager.  It is in her demeanor and her words, and it is perfect.