So it's more about Severus learning to trust, than someone trusting him, or maybe it's both.

You go Hermione! Love this!!!!!

Hm...I've been certain all along that Severus's task would require him to make a friend or to fall in love again, anything that would get him to come out of the self-imposed shell that he's used to keep himself safe in for the last thirty years!  "Trust" is a very elegant and succinct way of summarizing what Severus needs -- and I find it very apropos that what he really needed in order to fulfill this particular task was a Gryffindor (since most of them don't seem to have a single subtle or deceitful bone in their bodies) since Gryffindors played a decisive role in the formation of that shell of his. 

Aww. This is so sweet. Smoking and getting rid of two of the more challenging bosses seems to have softened him up a bit. I can hardly picture him toweling someone dry while at Hogwarts... at least not in any sort of nice way.And the part about the trust? So spot on. But who can blame him?

When Severus pulled TRUST out of the machine, it did get me thinking that it must be him who has to trust. Hermione already told him she trusted him, and if she said she did, then she does. I bet his next trip to the Ministry will be much better.

Awwwww, so sweet! I want to be a fly on the wall and see what will happen... wait, you can tell me, right?

What is snape afraid of?  The tension is great, well told story! Thanks for writing.

Thank you so much for the update, I loved it. I would love to know what Severus task is, will you let us know soon? Does it have anything to do with Harry?

very promising. Looking forward to more...

Your take on Severus' situation post-war was original and refreshing - and, may I say, rather realistic? This first chapter is very promising, and I'm looking forward to the next one. :)(The custard was hilarious! Genious!)

Just great! Especially once I reached the end of chapter one and re-read the title of the fic x) Can't wait ;)Enjoyed your Department of Mysteries and character descriptions very much.

Hey this looks like fun!  Hermione might need a cup of tea as well after having her ears chattered off.  I wonder who would be the best person to help her out with flying...?I haven't had Rich Tea biscuits in ages!! Now I'll have to buy some :o)

What a intriguing first chapter, I really liked it and I look forward to read more.

Severus' plight is an unusable but very welcome different start and I am looking forward to more of your story. Thank you!

Oh my, this is  a great story, different and so far just full of excitement!

Enjoyed your Story very much, thank you!

I really enjoyed your story... such a pity it wasn't longer! I'm really looking forward reading some more of your stories 

I really enjoyed this first chapter, especially the Departament of Mysteries interview. Looking forward reading the next one!