<scratches head> I'm not sure how I missed more chapters of this story.  I was reading steadily along and then I wasn't.  Hmm, I haven't been reading as much so I guess that's it.Anyhoo, I can hear Snape's laughter echoing in my head at her proposal.  Hopefully for her, it's just in my head.I think you've written Snape very well.  And Hermione has certainly matured if she didn't fall out immediately from seeing Snape in something other than black.

I love seeing the difference growing up in such different houses made on these two characters. you almost wonder how Snape would have turned out, raised in a home like Hermione's.

I love seeing the difference growing up in such different houses made on these two characters. you almost wonder how Snape would have turned out, raised in a home like Hermione's.

Thank goodness!  When I began to read this chapter I thought "this is going to end badly," but it has ended beautifully!!!  Thank you so much for this gentle and tender scene.  I'm very glad Hermione was persuaded to let Severus see what had happened to her, and that Mr Shakespeare's timely sonnet had opened Severus' eyes and heart to the possiblilties of his own future happiness.I adore this story.  Beth

I am so glad Hermione had the balls to stand up for Severus Snape, and I can't wait to see how he responds to her efforts to right the wrong that has been done him.Beth

I loved the start of this story, Hermione with a cause is the kind of Hermione I love: Strong, reciliant, her eyes set on fair and justice, willing to make the walk and the talk to honor what she thinks need changing. Excellent start, I am very much looking forward to read more.

Hermione's new cause!? hasn't the man suffered enough? I hope he is well hidden, then again no matter where he is she will find him, and help him. 

OMG this line killed me:  "Before she could take flight, his heavy step squashed her into the cobblestone street, and Rita Skeeter was heard from no more."  I still laughing so hard I can hardly breathe!  I've often wondered why more people in FF haven't dispatched Rita Skeeter the exact same way - seems like an easy (and fitting) solution to the multitude of problems she always seems to cause. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what happens next! :-)

Oh no, Hermione with the bit in her teeth. Hope Severus know what's in store for him. Where is he anyway?

Harry's acceptance speech on behalf of Severus Snape, sadly, went pretty much how I would've expected.

The magical world is exceedingly stubborn and minds that eagerly devour scandalous rumours and tawdry innuendo seem to firmly close shut when presented with an assertion that they might have, in fact, seriously misjudged a person or situation.

A very intriguing start, I look forward to reading more.

This is a great beginning!  I love the childhood parallels they shared, and yet we know that the differences would be the making of each of them.  I'm really looking forward to seeing where you take this story, and I've added  it to my favorites list so I'll know when you update.Beth

Interesting beginning, interesting parallel childhoods. Interesting that one childhood was filled with love and opportunity and the other was filled with loathing and depravity. Like your story and looking forward to the direction you'll take this.

interesting to see the parallels, and differences between the two of them. 

When is the next chapter coming up? 😊 Thanks for sharing this lovely story.

I have often thought that sonnet 29 fit Severus to a tee. I'm a little worried about what that man has in his mind now.

“Hermione, I’m sorry. I find that I cannot continue with your plan.”  WTF?  I hope that Severus isn't planning to scuttle this budding realationship by doing something stupid.  Please let him say only that he wants to change it from a "business relationship" to one of a more personal nature.I totally love this story!Beth

Before she could take flight, his heavy step squashed her into the cobblestone street, and Rita Skeeter was heard from no more.LOL!  What a well deserved ending for a very annoying insect!  Dare I hope that Rita's squashed carcass might have been washed into the sewers on a stream of the drunk's wee?Well done!Beth

I LOVE it!!! it is so rare to see dear Rita get what she deserves, it's poetic justice, crushed under a drunks boot, and washed into the gutter where she belongs. So sad that Severus has had so little friendship in his life, now that Hermione has offered her hand in friendship, I hope he takes it.

I LOVE it!!! it is so rare to see dear Rita get what she deserves, it's poetic justice, crushed under a drunks boot, and washed into the gutter where she belongs. So sad that Severus has had so little friendship in his life, now that hermione has offered her hand in friendship, I hope he takes it.

I hope this means more chapters will be coming soon.