This is so gorgeously written, and the story is so intriguing! I'm so glad you've brought it to TPP!!

This is really an interesting start. I like how you started with Eileen and Tobias. Nice to see a portrayal of them beyond the stereotypical abusive scenario.

wow, you threw us right into a mystery there! Very prommissing bginnings--although not promissing for poor Severus. 

Excellent

Thank you so much for this wonderful story. It ia an amazing combination of adventure, thriller and romance, well written and simply fascinating.

A very enjoyable chapter! I am very curious about who Sister Clarise is and why she is important.  I am quite amused that Petrus is channeling his hero, Monsieur Severus. He is a wonderful, wonderful addition to the Hogwarts faculty. He should become a Cannon regular in my opinion. I also really love the kneazle healing powers of the purrrrrrrr!  This story thoroughly immerses the reader in the wizarding world in that really fun way the earlier HP books did. I am glad that the Grangers are finally on the right page, as well.  I will forgive them. 

You are so lovely at leading your story from one place and time to another places in tim so smoothly.  Every chapter covers so many separate but connected plots.  Dearest sister Clarise feels so alone and doesn't have anything but her visions to lead her. I hope she encounters our Hermione who may be able to make this discuvery less heavy a burden. We will need every pure hearted and brave witch, ghoast, wizard, and even a squib and a muggle to get this problem worked out. Good night my noodlelydo!

The number of Dementors is terrifying!  That dude, Arawn is a Voldemort wana-be. They knew the ancient ruin would probably be watched by Arawn and that he has been rangling Death Eaters together. Then knew what happened in the forbiden forest with the centars, I don't think they took enough precautions when they visited the ruins. They are so lucky Arawn hadn't been able to call up a couple of hundred dementors. I am pleased to see how things are going with Severus and his father. I have read hundreds of SS/HG stories over the last 15 years or so and I have never read one like this.  You make me like Tobias and hope he and Severus can make amends.  I love the healing powers of the purr.  I have found they do work for me.  I love my dogs like babies, but my cats, I love like friends.  I'm glad things went well with Hermione's parents.  It looks like the more time they spend in the trenches at Hogwarts the more they understand what Hermione went through. They should be called on to help out more often if possible.  I was afraid Oriens had been killed at first and was going to be very sad about it. You kept the story moving so swiftly that I didn't have time to dwell on it.  I wish Tobias could get his arrows back. They appear to be special arrows. I hope they let him keep the quiver and the bow. It must have belonged to Merlin or one of his men.

Oooooooo-Very creepy!  Poor Lucius.  He's done well to make the best of his situation.  This was a very interesting chapter. I'm very glad Lucius was so forth coming with his friend.  I like the way you make most people in this story except the bad guys, very likable. It gives the story a good vibe.  Maybe Severus will find it in his heart to visit he friend once in a while out of the goodness of his soul.  Prison for life for a wizard could be hundreds of years.  I hope that Severus will be able to see that Lucuis gets those visits he craves.  Is Narcissa also in Askaban too? 

Well, it turns out that Tobias Snape and I share the same favorite section of The Lord of the Rings. Hmmmm.  I have become quite admiring of Oriens skills, powers and apparent pureness of soul. He is quite the guy. It's very attractive. The wizarding world has their work cut out for them getting those Dementors back into the void. I don't envy that experience.  Hopefully Severus' second way to repel a Dementor will be timely. Yehy! for Severus and Hermione's mating in the cavern.  That was a date to remember. I would have liked more details but I realize this is rated PG-13.The relationship or maybe I should say interaction between Severus and Tobias in facinating.  I am happy with both of their responses.  If Severus had played nice too easily it would have been sappy and out of character.  Great story!!!!

I absolutely love the varity of magical creatures in your story! I want to hear Toby's story about the ghost.  Good for Mertle! That's wonderful. I really like how you include so many different characters in a way that makes the reader want to know more.  

I haven't figured out yet exactly what Arawn is planning to do with the Death Eaters.  Obviously they are keeping an eye out for Severus. And then what?   I am a little surprised that Oriens and Severus will be missing Hermione's meeting regarding Petrus. I would think Severus, at least, would have told Kingsley he would have to reschedule his meeting with Lucius.  I know she isn't a little girl and doesn't really need his protection so I guess I'm just being a romantic. My husband wouldn't come if I were in Hermione's shoes.  It's too bad Oriens isn't' going to be there to support his friend, Petrus. Also, they might want to ask Oriens some questions, but I understand that his other task is more important. I'm sure he told Hermione everything he knows about Petrus. You appear to be cultivating a sense of sympathy for Tobias with your readers.  I assume that is because we will want things to work out between he and Severus.  They would both have family.  Normally we wouldn't care two shites about Tobias' redemption.  It sounded like he has had a spell put on him that wouldn't let him tell who gave him the Lygad. Was he also spelled not to tell who his son was? He seemed to be wrestling with the information. Why would he feel relieved by admitting he was Severus' father?  It's possible he might begin feeling a little bit proud at what an upstanding and important person Severus has become in spite of his childhood and he seems he may be regretting his failures as a father.  However, other than doing the "right thing" depending on one's definition of such, why should Severus forgive his father? I suppose hatred does eat a person alive. It would probably be good for Severus' mental and emotional well being to give up the grudge for health's sake. If he asked me to forgive him I wouldn't hate him but he would have to earn the right to be my friend. There is no excuse for what he did, becoming a mean drunk and abusing his wife and child.   We all have bad things happen to us.  I suppose Severus is also thinking that his mom had a good reason not to let him know about the Lygad, but she really seems like she didn't care about him, that she didn't want him, that she expected him to turn out bad so she didn't teach him any magic. I know she was in a bad situation, but common decency would decree that you at least show affection and provide comfort for your own child even if you are keeping secrets from him for everyones sake.  Eileen may have been noble enough to protect the Lygad but she wasn't noble enough not to take her troubles out on Severus.  I am very happy for Severus and Hermione that they have each other, now.  They were both very alone and unique individuals that don't fit in with the average person. It would be hard for them to find any one else intelegent enough and powerful enough for them. They enjoy their own company and a certain amount of solitude. They both don't like the spot light.  They also have more in common due to their parts in the war and understand the other's trauma better than most others could.  Of course that's the entire point of the genre.  Silly me. You have drawn my intrest and desire to keep reading very well.  I am truly enjoying these characters and the great plot.

Noodle,thank you for continuing to write an amazing story.when it is complete I will refer your story to my husband.i have a feeling the dragons are taking care of Sleeping Beauty and her Prince while the recuperate from the battle.It seems Severus parents are reconcilling..Waiting for more.. 

Pugsley Addams is brillient! I am so glad they are on to Arawn and the Dementors.  I've never read a story where Severus and his Da make up. That would be awesome and original.  I had really wanted to know what had happened to his mom and da. I'm glad you showed us.  The boy Severus saw in the Lygad sounds like he could be one of Severus' ancesters. Thank the gods this is all happening after the demise of Voldemort.Please don't let me finish this befor you do!

No time to review, must read on!

I'm so happy for Petrus and for Hermione and Severus.  That Petrus is an awesome character and I am as invested in his wellbeing as I would be in Hagrid's. I do hope he does not come to harm. Though he seems fairly impervious to most magic from the sound of his episode in Paris. He wasn't impervious to the Unspeakable's shackles, however.  I'm thinking that the dementors are on the track of Severus based on Tobias' emotions, is my guess.  Nothing good can come of that evil Unspeakable. I hope Oriens and Severus are up to kicking his ass. 

Once again a lot of information in this chapter.  I'm glad Petrus has Hermione Granger on his side. She won't stop until she has satisfaction.  I feel kind of sorry for old Toby. He's a right bastard but he's done a great job avoiding capture all these years. Albeit was partly thanks to his late wife's forethought and her magical exact copy, I admit I am forced to slightly admire his wily Slytherin streak. He's going to be quite upset when he wakes up.  That Arawn and the dementors are downright scary.  So I hope Shacklebolt and Severus pay attention to Orien's concerns about the Unspeakable and take care. And Harry. Really dude? How lame was that? What did you think Snape's Muggle SOB of a father was going to do? You remember the pensieve?

What a relief! They finally kissed. So Severus is unaware of the nature of the magical object.  I do look forward to them meeting Petrus. 

Wow! You covered a lot of ground in this chapter! Can a dementor sense someone as far away as Snape is? He apparently thinks his dad has the heirloom. This is skillfully written. Your description of the scenery is pure art. 

I have only just found this little treasure of a story and have thougrouly enjoyed it so far!

I eagerly await future installments and look forward to the adventures of well loved characters old and new.

Oh Tonks is a tough sort! I like how he handled himself, but feel sorry for Harry. He lost his wand! The rest will heal, but his favorite wand! omg!I laughed at Hermione's recollection of kissing Viktor and Ron and comparing them to Severus. and the fact that the location of their first kiss held import and signifience. Nicely done. I wasn't aware that the portraits could change clothes? I thought once painted they were always in the same outfit forever? But I totally laughed at Seveurs' remark about the wine. hilarious! I really want to read more about what happened between Toby and Eileen, and how she save him (I"m assuming she saved him) from the Death Eaters.  When he's fianlly face to face with Severus, I suspect he'll be ...? gods, I'm not going to even guess. You, my dear, manage to surprise me at turn after turn. It's great. I have no idea where your going and yet, it's fantastic when I read what you've come up with. I'm very much enjoying this story.A little worried, more and more people are findign out about this artifact and I fear that may not bode well.

Oh my goodness, Au! That is a long jump by Portkey! I really like the banter between them and the beginings of mutual respect. Still quite intrigued...

Oh, wow, interesting beginning... Can't wait to read more.

Facinating my noodle!  In my head Petrus sounds like Hercule Poirot as played by Monsieur Suchet.  I am loving it. I wait patiently for Severus and Hermione to develope a relationship. Am I mistaken or was the man with the wagon and large beautiful horses none other than Tobias Snape?  If it is, the world is too small, mon ami. It seems terribly sad that the Prince line will die unless Severus has an heir. But I guess that is what happens when they played with the dark. 

Hermione is marvelous! I wish I had a secret place like that.  It explains why she chose to send her parents to Australia. Severus is lucky to know Hermione. I wonder how his mother's heirloom ended up in the vault? I am thinking that Severus is not aware of it, yet. You seem to know a lot about Australia. It sounds like you've seen it. This story is impressive in the scope of territories the plot covers, France, England, Scotland and Australia.  I am really enjoying it!  This is a well written tale.