I love your Hermione.  She is strong and courageous and a teenager. And a Gryf. :) What Snape went through makes me physically ill. Off for a cookie and the next chapter. 

Sneaking in a bit of reading in the bath! Already intrigued and I want to punch Sirius. 

I'm completely enthralled and I have to go to sleep.  Dammit! And damn Dumbledore!

Whuuuuuuuuuuut????*faints*

Woah.Once again, the way you've re-written the smallest bits of canon work so beautifully!! I love all of this - the encounter with Draco, the fight, Hermione's bright idea, the infirmary, Harry and Hermione making up, and then Severus and Hermione finding comfort in each other. Amazing chapter!

Eeeek! What is SHE doing in Myrtle's bathroom?!?!

Again, I commend you on the way you are skilfully going behind-the-(canon)-scenes, sometimes filling in blanks, other times giving alternate explanations. Like here, sadly, with the alternate story about Hermione's parents. I love that Hermione had such a wonderful open relationship with them, especially with her mother, and am sad that we only get to see that in her memories. *sniffI also love that Hermione's relationship with her parents has ended up benefitting her relationship with Severus. And I don't just mean the great, informed sex, although that can't be denied! But I think that her directnes came from her parents, and helps to avoid and to clear up misunderstandings as well as helps her express her love for him, and in return, his for her.*sigh... back to Hogwarts...

I'm not sure how I feel about Hermione's room having been Severus' long ago - not that it changes it in any way for her or for them now, just another reminder of the Master Bastard Manipulator. (grrr)Oh, what a beautiful closing scene for this chapter! - even before getting to your author's note, I knew you were referring to Sempra's wonderful art - I can't remember if you or she first told me about Hermione's hair expressing it love for Severus. - the assurance that their love is so much deeper than skin deep, although their scars do bear witness to their lives, and some are certainly evidence of their character strengths- "more than Lily" YES! So important for BOTH of them to recognize and express this truth.

Oh Teddy what a wonderful, fantastic ending to an absolute classic. And a much more enjoyable camping trip than the one meted out by Jo. I was almost able to taste those exotic spices and I am definitely not a spice girl. Delightful story and from the heat and humidity of Davenport Florida, I will definitely look forward to re-reading this when the snows come back to Lancashire.....next month if the weather forecast is true. We went to Hogwarts ( Universal Studios ) a couple of days ago and Mr Ali actually bought me Sev's wand....pity it wasn't the phallic one....ooer Missus....I am naughty. I have to admit the detail etc was staggering.You should be really proud of this one Teddy......and I particularly liked that you didn't rush the ending in any way. Right talking about rushing... got to go....and take over my shift at supervising the little ones in the pool. Best wishes and lots of love.....your not so far away mate, Ali xxxxx.

Dear Teddy - I'm sorry I'm not reviewing every chapter, but when I've got the time to read, I can't stop! I only want to click to the next chapter, the next chapter, the next....I love the way your story parallels canon. And as hard as the scenes where Hermione is being mistreated by Sirius are to read, they're done so well. I know Sirius in canon is meant to have a good side, but I honestly think that his own egotism and bullying side were only exacerbated by Azkatraz. You show us the nasty core I think is indeed in him, unencumbered by his weak attempts at decency that he pulls out for Harry or Albus. I really want Severus and Hermione to throw vials at Dumbledore containing thier memories of Sirius true nature. Oh, and speaking of the all-powerful puppet-master, I LOVED Severus' ultimatum, and dream of more scenes like that where Dumbledore would be forced to admit his prejudices: his repeated refusal to treat Severus as anything more than a tool, his treatment of certain Gryffs as golden, BOTH in spite of all sorts of evidence to the contrary.(Your writing has a distinctive ability to stir me up! :D)Onward!

Just finished your lovely story. Well done. It had everything I like in a good tale. Made me smile, laugh out loud and cry a few tears. Thank you for sharing this with all us fans of Severus and Hermione.

Ugh! So hard reading the things Severus goes through, but love the h/c at the other end. She trusted Professor Snape. No one would put themselves through this hell for a cause they didn’t believe in.Really says it all...

OMG, this is a beautiful beginning! My hatred for this Sirius is a tangible thing, like bile in my gorge, while disgust for those who can't see through/past him - Dumbledore and Lupin the principal offenders - is almost equally as strong.

Wow. Such an absolutely beautiful close to a heart wrenching chapter!

I am now working my way through the box of tissues on my nightstand...

I can't choose a passage that can truly epitomize this chapter. There are too many amazing scenes that you have beautifully crafted. Have I mentioned how happy I am that this is no longer a WIP? 

I don't think I have the words to properly express to you what I feel right now. I was so ecstatic to see that this was finished and I started over from the beginning two days ago. I have cried through these last three chapters, probably through more than that. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this journey has been. Your tales never cease to impress and move me. Well done. Thank you for sharing this, and all you do, with all of us.

This story from beginning to end has been beautifully crafted. Your personal Muse, he sounds magnificent. I did like the song verses at teh beginning of each chapter , they did add to the story.

This work, has had me laughing and crying. I must admit the battle scenes were horriffic but had to be written and you did a grand job. The "In Between" shudder.

I admit I have bubbled my way through your final chapter. Stands and applauds at this epic. Your time and effort creating this piece, is very much appreciated.

Many thanks for writing and updating.

I cannot express how much I have loved this story from start to finish.  Thank you for a wonderful read.  This is in my top five fves of all time.  Wonderful, wonderful story.

I will be reading more.

So I have a question: when Severus tells Hermione everything does that mean he also tells her the truth as to how she really came into play when Voldemort had his torture party?

I am so glad to finally be reading this story! I love the way you have written Severus. His continous battle with his dark side makes his character infinitely more interesting. So many good parts in this chapter.

It never occurred to him that he was not a sex-deprived pervert.He was a loved-starved man.

I cannot express how much I have loved this story from start to finish.  Thank you for a wonderful read.  This is in my top five fves of all time.  Wonderful, wonderful story.

I have never liked Sirius black, and I don't think I'm going to like this time round, he is a sleaze bag of the worst kind.

This has been one of the best stories I've ever read (and trust me, I've read a ton of them.) You've written it so beautifully and it has taken me through the whole range of emotions. I am almost sad to have it be finished, but I know this is a story that I'll be back to read many many times. Thank you so much for writing it.