Heartbreaking, beautifully writen, still heartbreaking.

Severus is so alone, and lonely it is a big sacrifice foe him to give up Minerva, his only comfort. Somehow I don't think Minerva will give up on him, he doesn't understand the depth of a woman's heart, what man truely does.

Well no one has ever mistaken Severus for a " fluffy bunny " , Albus will hate being kept in the dark. I am so glad I found this story again, I lost track of it and couldn't remember the name, now I can finish it at last.

Interesting, I have often wondered about the staff's reaction to Severus' return, after Bumbledor's death.

love minevera thought.. shock they had a past realtionship. overall a great job!

severus is bacK! An interesting story..

Even knowing that this story would not have a happy ending, I had to follow you to its end.  It really does bring me back to the end of Deathly Hallows and how I felt at what I've always thought of as "not what I would have wanted, but the only way it could end."You story is very compelling, and I'm grateful that you showed us a part of the HP story that could have been part of canon and that meant that Severus and Minerva had at least had a few happy times together.  Bitter though it is, it is a wonderful story and I thank you for posting it.Hugs, Beth

This was so damned good -- a sexy, tough-minded, haunting tone poem. The erotic tension between Snape and Minerva balances perfectly with their genuine appreciation of each other's personalities. Snape's doomed term as Headmaster is full of unspoken stories, and yours is compact and compelling. 

*sob*This is such a bitter ending. And just so right. I can really imagine this as being part of canon.Wonderfully done!

In spite of their history, it does seem like the fates have decreed that Severus and Minerva shall only ever have a few good memories of them together, and that even those memories will forever be tinged with bittersweet what-might-have-beens.I'm really hurting for both of them.  Is there no way for Severus to be missed?  Even at the end can Minerva not retain at least a fond remembrance of the strange companionship they shared?Well written, Kelly!Beth

Great story so far..I think Severus is either in denial or protecting himself form his true feelings for Minerva.

Oh wow. I thought the last chapter was intense.And perhaps, in some way it was more intense than this one. But this one is so ... naked? I feel as if Snape is baring himself totally. This is so very true to character. He doesn't moan or whine. He has just accepted that because fate is a bitch, he has to sacrifice himself to make the life of everyone else (at least Minerva) better. (Realle rather Hufflepull of him, when I think about it...)But how I wish that someone (Minerva, for example...) would kick him for these thoughts. Her does deserve to be lamented, and I think having Minerva lament him for what might have been is so much better, than having him hate her, and regret that which was. (Sorry if that sentence was a bit strange...)Again I'm eager for more. :)

I am amazed at how much convey in so few words. The feel of this snippet is intense, and somewhat frightning. Your Snape is no Fluffy!Snape.Once more I find myself wishing for more. And I do hope to read something from McGonagalls POV. Is she as unknowing as Snape hopes her to be? Or does she know him better? I suspect the latter. Snape may have learned manipulation from two masters, but McGonagall is no fool.

Yes, Severus thought with savage pleasure, Dumbledore would spend his half-lit eternity never understanding the legacy that Snape was leaving to Minerva McGonagall.And if all went according to plan, neither would she.OMG!  What are you up to?  I don't have a clue why Severus did what he did to Minerva, or what the legacy is that he plans to leave for her, but I'm certain there is "a method to your madness."Update, please?Beth

What a menacing character Severus is on his return as Headmaster!  I saw in your response to moira's review that this wasn't a particularly happy story, so I'll just have to prepare myself for a broken heart... but I have to see where you're going with this.Beth

Color me giddy with delight - I've not read this one anywhere else - what a treat !!

Ugh!  I expected you to go all canon on me, but I was still holding out hope.  No matter, the ending was well done and it went as it should have  ... sigh.

Somehow, I don't think that Severus was successful in turning Minerva against him.  He always seemed so alone in canon, so I love it when he has someone in fanfic.  Not that their relationship is what either would like, but still, it's something.  it makes you hate Voldemort all the more to know that he was the cause that ended the affair.  Perhaps things will end okay for them, whatever okay means these days.

I suspect that nothing would make Dumbledore more angry or annoyed than getting a taste of his own medicine, especially in the form of being kept in the dark about something going on right under his nose.  The end of this chapter has me wanting to know exactly what is transpiring between the Headmaster and his deputy.  I suppose I should shut up and keep reading.

Oh, this is so good right from the start.  Everyone is well within character, and they have me terribly intrigued.  Is Pomona correct her her assumptions that there is something going on between the other two?  I'm not gonna lie to you ... I hope she is.  ;)  Off to find out ...

This period in between canon is so extremely interesting, and it must have been so difficult for the staff to accept Snape as the new Headmaster. I'm looking forward to see where you go from here.And may I also commend your McGonagall for figuring out Snape's role in Dumbledore's death. I think it unlikely that she looses all her faith in Snape.And Poppy's running commentary (or POV) is good. I like how it sets things in perspective. And I am very ... interested ... in what the surely-not-sexual innuendo was all about ;)

An original between-the-canon point to begin your story.  Snape's arrival as headmaster must indeed have been a shock to the rest of the staff.  I will be interested to see where it goes from here.

Pity he never realised how well she understood him.

A lonely position for him to be in.

Hmm, what is he up to? :)