"Drink Me, Professor" - I'm loving this!  And I loved that little reflection to AiW.  It was the perfect way to hint these two are abound to go down the rabbit hole!

Chilling, Proulxes. So glad to see more of your writing!

Cliffie!

Ooooooh. Very evil, Draco.

Really well written, thank you for sharing! :D

I'm sorry I've been slow to review! I'm very much enjoying this story, I've been hooked since the beginning. Thank goodness for Nott, finally expressing some of the hidden truths that have been hinted at! How will they get themselves out of this one? Will Severus be able to find some kind of resistance? Will Hermione save him? Will Nott help? I feel a bit sorry for Lucius, as he seems to have been manipulated rather neatly by Draco, which you set up and made clear from the beginning, but because Lucius' character upholds a kind of belief in his own power--despite everything--I can feel his own sense of losing control over what it was he really wanted.

Oh and yeah, Severus, SNAP out of it!!!!!

Can't wait for the conclusion on New Year's Day...The suspense is killing meeeeee!!!!!

Draco obviously has some sort of revenge planned out. I think Theodore knows everything that's going on, and I think Severus will push through Iago, once he sees Hermione. He was already starting to pull through in this chapter, until Draco fed him another strawberry. Whether or not Severus will be in time to save the day, is a different matter. But I'm sitting on pins and needles.

Sooo... Iago is a potion... and allows the user to manipulate anyone they can trick into ingesting it?   And this is the way Draco intends to exact retribution from Severus for not defending him at trial... And Theo and Draco were an item until Lucius busted up the happy couple?  That would have to be before they graduated from Hogwarts, wouldn't it?"Severus and Draco had turned around." OMG! Did both Draco and Severus hear Theo's statement that he and Draco had been a couple, and that Draco had developed the Iago Potion?  Noooo, Hermione had cast the Muffliato Charm.I cannot imagine how you're going to conclude this story, but I hope Hermione and Severus will have the opportunity to get their poop in a group and kiss and make up.  I can't wait for New Year's Day!!!Beth

One, two--three days until the New Year and can't wait for the next chapter!!!  Enjoying the suspense and tension, and am eagerly waiting in *anticipation* But I must side with those who hope the Malfoys don't get away with their despicable plotting too easily... I know Hermione can be quite juidicious, but in the case, nah... let 'em have it (yes, I'm in a feisty mood this evening--hehe!)! xxx

Yikes. Just... yikes. Now that Lucius' and Draco's motivations have (mostly) been exposed, I'm anxious to learn how Theodore figures into the equation.Well done, P!hm88

All this for an endorsement? Not likely in the mood Hermione's in. I think Nott has feelings for Draco, which would explain why he reacted the way he did in the flashback. I wonder if Draco has feelings for Severus, which is what I thought from the same scene. I hope Severus makes the right choice. I'm surprised Hermione hasn't sent out those sparks of hers yet.

When Lucius announced that they were about to tee off I cracked up.  He really has outdone himself in wrangling an invitation to  Wimbledon!  I had no idea Draco has been in love with Severus.  So I guess Lucius is in love with Narcissa, and Narcissa is really in love with Luciuc, too.  Severus and Hermione are really in love with each other.  Is Theo is in love with Draco, or with Hermione?  How long will it take Hermione to decide to rescue Severus? "Miss— Professor Granger... I want... to beg for your forgiveness... And ask for your endorsement."If Hermione is willing to sponsor Lucius' return to polite Wizarding society, perhaps he will return the favor and help her free Severus.  Perhaps...Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.Beth

Her endorsement? Oooh, can't wait for Hermione's response! And can't wait for things to explode, off the court that is--or for *someone* to help Severus escape the *paws*, clutches, of Draco and what he may have planned... I'll never look at strawberries the same again--Can't wait for more!xx

Oooh, okay, I'm officially in a tizzy about Narcissa, and Nott--but thank Merlin, Hermione is registering that Severus is not himself... Ooooh, please, please, please--forget Christmas and get the next chapter posted as soon as possible--lol! Seriously-as soon as possible! Eagerly awaiting more!xxx

The subtle menacing air threatening to be unleashed by Lucius on Hermione is palpable, as is the dubious (?) reuniting of mother and son in the Narcissa and Draco scene--and Severus! What else has Draco done and how long will the effects last, and does Narcissa have any buried loyalty to Severus to help him out in a time of need? Must read on! Thank you for a thrilling, plot-thickening chapter--can't wait for things to *explode*--one way or another!:-D   

Oh, P... What on earth do you have in store for our heroes?Holding my breath in anticipation--hm88

I do think Nott knows whats going on...

I must admit that I am completely bewildered by the turns this story takes, besides being intrigued. I am looking forward to more from Severus, Lucius and even Cliff Richard...

This was really exciting.

Ah ha!  Hermione is finally reaching the limit of her tolerance for BS and is starting to issue her own demands:  "Stop messing me around, and answer the bloody question, you supercilious cow!" she hissed in the woman's ear. "Where the hell is Severus? What have you done with my– him?"  This cracked me up.I'm glad that Severus realizes that he has been drugged, but I can't imagine what he can do to free himself from Draco's influence... so I think it's going to fall on Hermione's shoulders to "kick a little arse."  What was Lucius about to say he wanted from Hermione.  Why does touching her wrist seem to have a numbing/calming effect on her... or at least momentarily divert her attention?What does Theo know that no one else seems to be aware of?  It seems that Draco is driving the behavior of everyone of interest here, and I hope Hermione snaps out of her "wondering phase" and starts "kicking arse." I'm really looking forward to the next update!!!Beth

I'm glad Severus realizes he's drugged, and now Hermione knows something's not right. Was it me, or did Theodore try to signal Hermione about the situation. It seemed that he was going to tell her what's happening. I hope she can get to Severus before anything else goes on. The implied Draco/Severus is sort of skeeving me out a bit.

How will he do it, indeed?There is so much more going on here than meets the eye. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds.Thank you for posting--hm88

Draco is really, really creeping me out.