Interesting take on Severus.  I can see how such a thing would drive one mad, but as they note, he has done a lot of things and come out relatively unscathed, so what is up with this?  Dumbledore and his evasive actions when it comes to talking about Snape makes one wonder what is going on with these two.  Off to find out ...

Oh dear!  The secrets and lies are already piling up and we are only in chapter two.I was surprised to see Draco in on things with Snape.  Good for them for getting her out of there, and good for her for not resisting.  I was a bit nervous that she would be discovered while attached to Snape.  And why does he keep calling her a whore?  Hmmm ...

Thirteen Death Eaters ... I'm pretty sure even Moody would concede that it really doesn't matter whether she has her wand or not."Fetch the boy."  What?!?!  How about, "Hey guys, Hermione is here and you should come rescue her before I have to do bad things to her."  Or maybe this isn't that kind of story ... gulp!

yep, it had to be that scar.  Poor Harry.  I hope something can be done for him!

I read this from start to finish for the first time over the last couple of days, because I had not found this site when you first started posting. I'm glad, because I would have not liked being left hanging for so long. But I must admit that I am guilty of leaving my own readers hanging with one of my own stories. I am working on it, but I didn't want to continue posting until it was finished. After about two years, I've got about six more chapters to go...I agree with all of your points about book 7. But I have seen both parts of the DH movies, and I must say that Warner Bros. did a great job in their interpretation. I like their version of her mess better than hers (and springing the Deathly Hallows on us after six books was "cheatin" in the extreme). But seeing DH part 2 has made it more difficult in my mind to see Hermione and Severus together. I just hate that! Even my husband, who is not a fan of Potter verse, thinks Hermione and Ron are a horrible mis-match, but the movie does a very convincing job of showing Severus so in love with Lily that he could never love anyone else.Anyway - enough of my soap box speach. I love your story.  Your idea that Severus could move Albus' soul into his own body is brilliant, and it make perfect sense that Goblins would have come up with some form of magic that could do the things you described with the vault door. Brilliant!You mentioned that you work with at-risk kids. Is this where you came up with some of Severus "mad" mannerisms? I had a friend who was severly bi-polar. His emotions could go from high to low, or from friendly to cruel, in a hearbeat. It was scary sometimes. But the child-like actions of Severus are similar to other types of mental disorders. No matter your source, I'm glad he's back to his old self, only a bit more loving. Your love scene was pulse racing, btw. ;)Keep up the good work. Hope you finish before too long.

Oh dear is right!  Well of course there would be a bit of confusion at first.  I look forward to seeing how they work things out.

oh my!  Well, this is interesting!  I can't wait to see what happens.

oooohh noooo!

oh, this is such a fantastic read I couldn't stop all afternoon, and now its 3AM!! So glad that Severus' madness has taught him to give and receive consideration, friendship and even love. He might even admit it  Albus is an arse to expect that a so severely deranged soul could accomplish that resurrection, but wow, Severus DID succeed.I might re-read this and throw in a few more reviews. I certainly have more praise and thoughts... but right now I yearn for my pillow. 

oh my.  That was exciting.  I'm glad Bill didn't bring Aurors.  He's too smart for that anyway.

ooh, that was creepy and weird.  How scary that Severus would give her that and not think to warn her of it's dangers.  If Severus was sane he'd never have done that.  Excellent story!

Trollop ;)

Interesting.  Hmmm, does it have to do with the spell or just Severus' own brand of madness?  I can't wait to read more and fine otu but I really must get some sleep!

I'm enjoying this so much I've stayed up all night.  I need to go get some sleep as well!!

Poor Severus.  Maybe there is some hope he will recover.

I've often wondered about that whole flying off the astronomy tower thing.  It's like a red herring.  Weird.  I look forward to reading more!

LOL.  Oh dear.  I do hope he can remain calm while brewing!

Hah!  The Whore Who Lived!!  Totally cracks me up.  I can't believe Hermione didn't think of other options.  I'm glad Snape stopped her.

OH MY GOD!  Well, I'm glad I didn't read this before the next part was finished.  What a cliff-hanger!  :)I'm glad she didn't get the opportunity to try destroying the thing, though!

Oh my goodness.  Poor thing.  That was very very mean of Ron.  I'm glad Hermione could figure out how to help Severus.

Too funny!

I knew there had to be an explanation.  If anyone can think this through it's Hermione.  It's kind of like dealing with a child who has autism.  So many things are about fear and anxiety but you have to stop and take the time to find out why they're behaving that way.  You can't just force the issue.  Well done.  I love this!  I have a kiddo who has asperger syndrome.  He isn't like this about baths but sometimes he's freaking out and it takes a LOT of patience to find out why.

I hope Severus can find some peace eventually.  I'm glad everyone is working together.  I will enjoy seeing the challenges Severus presents to the inhabitants of Grimmauld Place.

oh boy, this is more complicated than anyone thought.  I love this story.  Poor Snape is so unhinged he can't take care of himself and honestly, I can see how his life might do that to him.  It's an excellent story so far.

I keep saying it, but Poor Severus.  He's such a mess.  I hope they can kill off old Moldywart and free Severus from all obligation.  Maybe he can regain his sanity.