I know this story has been finished for years, but I've just read it. It was an incredible journey. Thank you for sharing it.

Quiet possible the best fic I have ever read. Absolutely amazing

"To say you are unworthy of love is to tell me I’m not worthy to know the difference.” .. And with that line, you made me cry.

oh how awful!  I'm glad they have each other.  Excellent chapter.  I can't say I'm sorry to see Sirius go.  Disgusting pervert!

Oh, Teddy, wonderful, wonderful dynamic chapter! I think I wrote before somewhere that you're moonlighting as a James Bond screenwriter--just excellent action & pace! Well, I won't say that I wouldn't be happy if that were the last that we've seen of Sirius in this tale, especially after experiencing what he had planned for Hermione... But the possibility of Dolohov and/or Sirius reappearing--yeah, you write it, I'll read it!:-)xxx

excellent.  Poor Snape, I'm glad Hermione could send her patronus.

Mmmn.... Love the pacing of the narrative between Severus and Hermione; Voldy in action, poor Severus--he can never be fully protected in that circle; Voldy's such a loose cannon--glad the blood bond between Severus & Hermione is in action, helping to be deepen their bond in many ways--great chapter!

*whew* so glad that Hermione set things stright with Harry regarding the true nature of his godfather, even though it wasn't received the way it should--loved Severus' purging and direct scene with Dumbles--ha! That put the old man in his place and allowed Severus' some release on some level--great chapter!

Oooh, after that divine scene between Severus and Hermione, Sirius would have to fuck it up with his accusation revealed to Harry & co--uff! great chapter!

Oooh, just when I thought Severus would get away with really putting Sirius in his arrogant dicky dick prick place--guy to guy bravado being flexed, which poor Sev has barely ever, if ever, been able to do-- Hermione had to overhear it!:-( Which way will it go for him? Glad she gave Sirius a disdainful look at the end--maybe there's hope then? Great chapter!

I love everything about this chapter, especially the way you write with such confidence and surety. And that you can be just that little bit filthy.*nods*

You know, even if Dumbledore didn't actually act like this in the books, the results of his actions are pretty much the same. I wonder if Rowling ever winces when she remembers stating that he represented all that was good in the wizarding world. he and Voldemort are very much two sides of the same coin.Also, yay! for enthusiasm!

Voldemort allowing their marriage? Is it me, or is he a bit of a romantic at heart? Death threats to them and their unborn child excluded, of course...

This is powerful stuff! I adore Hermione's determination to make things right - in the last chapter she told Severus she would take on his scars if she could and here she's literally doing it, knowing full well what it might mean. I know you wrote this chapter to chapter, but the arc you've created is just genius. If anything was going to persuade me that muses are real, coherent and conversant beings then I think this story would be it.

Love Hermione standing up to Dumbledore--ha! Pomfrey is a very wise, perceptive mediwitch--glad she's in charge! And love it more that Hermione is left alone with her professor!xxx

The first half of this chapter is just delicious. You can write smut beautifully, but these chapters where they are lovers in every sense without actually having sex, are your masterstroke, I think. If I though I'd get away with it, I'd steal whole paragraphs from you and keep them for myself.

Ooh, you tease! I'll race on to the next chapter all the same...

I think it's this chapter when you realised that - no matter what happens - they're in this together. It makes a certain something you throw at us later all the harder to cope with. And the bit just after that as well.

I'm guessing Snape did to Dolohov all the things he wanted to do to Sirius but couldn't. It's an uncomfortable reminder that he is willing to reach any depths if he feels it's necessary. I can't remember if Hermione ever finds out, but I'm wondering what her reaction would be if she did.Sterling work, as ever though, Teddy!

I sort of like Sirius in canon - of course he's going to be emotionally and socially underdeveloped after 12 years of having any happiness sucked out of him. However, in this story, I can quite cheerfully admit to be being very happy he's dead!

“She will never be made to feel unattractive because of it.”

 “No, I don’t suppose she will.”

*sniff*

Mmmn... Love the back and forth torment of Severus' desire for Hermione... and the intrigue of now that she knows that he does indeed want her--yum! Lovely, passionate work, as always!xxx

In a way, I'm glad I've read this before - I'm not sure I could take the threats to her parents, her spilt from Harry, or the idea that she might be taken before Voldemort all over again without knowing the outcome. Not that I know the full outcome. Really looking forward to that new chapter!

You know, I'm quite happy reading this and knowing what you're going to do to Dumbledore. Couldn't happen to a nicer person...Ah, oh! That kiss!

Yay - their first kiss! What a shame Album, Sirius and Harry has to ruin it for them.

Dear me, how did I forget about a blood oath? I certainly didn't forget about Severus little faux pas in front of Hermione!