I have to be honest, I was rooting for 'cunt'.  Hermione should read Inga Musico's book Cunt.  That whispered 'Hermione' was certainly a twist.  Either I am having a case of the stupids or this sentance needs a little editing Scratching me behind the ears and wondering why I don’t thump my fucking leg.  Wonderful chapter.  This story just keeps getting better.

 This is such a great story!  I was ecstatic when I saw it was updated!  Can't wait for more, I love it!

So Hermione has a special nickname, just for her! That makes me happy. Poor Severus...Perhaps he can't say her name because it's one of those things that triggers his fear (or whatever it is that he feels that makes him have an "episode")? I wonder what Severus' relationship with Harry and Ron will be when (if?) he gets better? I'd like to think they'd stay friendly, but if Severus becomes more like his old self, I don't know if he'd be willing...Either way, this was a wonderful chapter. I admit, I read this first and when I see it updated on Ashwinder, I check to make sure it's on my favorites and leave it alone. I just can't wait for updates...Amazing job though! Wonderful! Stupendous!  Update, update! Lol!!

I was following this on Ashwinder.  The move over there seems to be causing a bit of delay on updates!  I am glad though, I have found some great stories here as well.  I absolutely love the originality of this story.  The only problem is that I devour the chapter instead of savoring it!  Please update again soon.

*sighs happily*

I know it's very frustrating for them -- and for us -- but another chapter in PoM (and just before bed, too) is always a happy event. I'm growing increasingly suspicious of that suit of armor -- I have my eye on it for future developments. And I find myself coming up with all sorts of scenarios for Severus' inability to address people properly. I'm thinking it has something to do with protecting the identity of something that absolutely cannot be given away. Perhaps he doesn't even remember what the modification is protecting. How best to protect your knowledge of something than to be rendered incapable of speaking sensibly? Oooooh, I know, I shouldn't speculate. In any case, I'm also suspecting that some sort of kink (of the not-so-good kind) has to be coming up in this relationship, just to add a little edge back. Since Harry and Ron seem relatively accepting, I'm wondering if someone new might be coming on the scene.  

Bravo! 

I'm glad he didn't call the armor "Miss Granger." 

I do believe I squealed when I saw this chapter in the update list. No one was around to witness it, so I can't say for sure, though.

Another lovely chapter. You showed admirable restraint in only listing three options (and a good three options they were!), and that entire scene was oddly touching. Severus really does care for her, and even shows it now and again.  But the teasing is going to get worse, isn't it? And hopefully Hermione will give as good as she gets.

Thanks for the quick update!

LOL. I really think Hermione should have left well enought alone. The other options Severus came up with was hilarious. Trollop is just...and odd word. He could have used Jezibel. LOL. Least it sounds like a name.Red

“Pretty little trollop,” he murmured before leaning down to give her another kiss. Releasing her, he walked towards the door. “There are some things I must see to in the lab, trollop."  LOL!! I guess that's better than whore!!! LOL ;-) God I love it! You make me laugh like no one else.  He said that like it was the most noraml thing in the world.  Then he goes and calls the suit of armor Hermione. (giggles more) This fic gets better with every chapter.  Smart, sexy and funny! You write one hell of a story my dear! Thanks for the treat it's just what I needed tonight after a grueling day of writing papers and attending grad classess!!!

Woo-hoo!  I really laughed at the scene where Severus talks to the rue and causes it to nod back!  You've drawn me into suspense again, wondering what all the whore-talk is about.  I'm guessing something such as a fear of Voldemort reading Severus's mind for signs of names of his friends and loved ones so that SS is trying to protect the others by calling them whores, but who knows?  I do know that in certain South American tribes one never mentions the name of a deceased friend or relative because to do so will bring on the evil eye or force the soul mentioned to return in ghost form, etc.  I also have a plot question: if SS's potion making technique is so influenced by his madness, how will he actually brew the potion?  I've noticed in a lot of fanfic that potion brewing requires precise timing, focus, stirring direction, etc.  I know Hermione is there now to help him, but SS seemed to think he could brew without her, so I wonder.

Keep on writing! I'm psyched that today both Phantom of Hogwarts and The Price of Madness were updated! 

Ohhh! The plot thickens! So Snape can say her name but can't call her by it. Could the reason be similar to the one why they have to call him Severus? Too close to home maybe?

Love the quote by the way! Right on I say!

Another brilliant chapter! Keep it up!

bye,

Shal 

I just had to read this and came here.  Lovely kiss :).This story is just so engaging. 

I just had to read this and came here.  Lovely kiss :).This story is just so engaging. 

I....love....you!!!! 

Thanks for the update...it's nice to know that he can say her name...I just want to know why it is that he can't call someone by their name.  Hmmmmm...???

Loving it!  gimme more!!! Please?

Ha, this chapter made me laugh as well.  Not because of the content, because of the wording ;-)

I laughed, oh I laughed.

 Excellently done.  I am impressed with your wit and turn of phrase.  Looking forward to more.

((this is ceolnamara from LJ)) 

I want more!!!!  I normally don't read WIPs but your was too good to miss.

I LOVE IT!!  I can't wait for more!  You are truly gifted!!

Another chapter!  Woohoo!  Poor Severus.  The confession was heartrending, especially Severus' reaction before the truth came out.  *sigh*  I do hope the potion he's making is the cure, and I do hope that it will be ready soonish.  The poor pair need a little loving, and I imagine that now that Severus knows about Hermione's feelings, he's going to be relentless.  Poor Hermione.

More! More! This is an amazing story. Please update soon! I'm addicted.

A sweet chapter

Switzerland? What is  Severus thinking about?

Another wonderful chapter.  I especially love the "give and take" between them, and how maddeningly "clear" the very muddled Snape can be, sometimes! 

'Catchy and appropriate title for the chapter--I loved it.  Hermione was so brave to reveal her feelings, although she tortured Severus a little by not outright naming him as the receipent of her affections.  And, I can just see Severus squeezing his eyes shut to block out a revelation that Hermione loves someone else.  It was very Slytherin of Severus to agree not to offend Hermione's Gryffindor sensibilities and proceed to strip in front of her.  His complaint that Hermione didn't peek enough was very cute.  (That is to say "cute" in a very manly powerful way.) 

I love this story. I particularly love this chapter. I absolutely love the hair brushing scene.

This reminds of a short story that I loved as a child. It was called Mind Sifter. I don't remember who the author was. It was a story in a book of collective of short Star Trek stories - I think they were the original form of fan fiction, way back in the dark times... before the internet.

Waiting for a new chapter, even if I get teased for the happy noise I make when I find that you have updated.

I love this story. I particularly love this chapter. I absolutely love the hair brushing scene.

This reminds of a short story that I loved as a child. It was called Mind Sifter. I don't remember who the author was. It was a story in a book of collective of short Star Trek stories - I think they were the original form of fan fiction, way back in the dark times... before the internet.

Waiting for a new chapter, even if I get teased for the happy noise I make when I find that you have updated.

Finally!

Hope she gets some clues from the plants..