The chapter begins with a hint that things might have turned out differently for Severus if he had received some prefessional recognition, and it proceeds directly to a subtle challenge.  He, however, does not offer her the attention he once craved even though she appears to be as isolated as he once was.  Perhaps it is his protective shell which she procceds to crack, with a bribe if necessary.  The seed is planted.

Aw, shit...um sorry, my French is rusty.  I absolutlely loved this story.  Several times your sub-plots and planted clues had me pondering much more than other 'straight-forward' plots.  I loved that.  To take this from 11 yrs old and develop this OC was remarkable.  You even had me wondering about Snapes loyalties several times, and you did his 'snarky' wonderfully.  The final chapter...well, dang lady, I would prefer Snape to get the girl and live happily ever after!  But, the emotion, angst and drama was so well written that I just sobbed, wiped my eyes, blew my nose throughout the last chapter and acknowledged that you did a masterful job.  *Sniff*  I'll miss him too...Bwahhhhhhhhhh!

Really cute snipet. Ron is usually so thick but he caught on right quick.    The interchange between the boys was spot on. Well done.

So, Ms Collins tried to sell out Severus as a cover?  I still don’t trust that bird.

I’m amused that Davindra was so easily swayed into an affair with Severus but she does seem to read and understand him well.

Looking forward to reading the next chapter…

Very rich chapter. I very much like how stoic Snape is and how hard it was, even after blundering and allowing her to touch him of 5 minutes – wow! I really like how you are weaving canon around your story. Look forward to reading the next one…

Oh my gosh! The raging jealously Snape had because of Draco and Divindra led to what can be perceived as almost a social rape! *shakes head and cringes* I don’t know what the grandmother’s game is, or what she planned, but I cannot help remembering how she reacted seeing Snape at the funeral. IF grandmother finds out about Snape taking Davindra’s virginity, I’m not at all sure she’d be pleased. Not that Snape has been right or not – there were a lot of head games played against him these past years. Please I hope she doesn’t get pregnant! And Please make – or have Snape apologize to Davindra. The way he handled the entire affair was monstrous!Still, this is a very well written story and this was an interesting and powerful chapter.

Oh, you have such an artful way with your characterizations. I absolutely loved your version of the Snape – Malfoy friendship/relationship and the way you addressed the Death Eaters views.

I cannot get over Snape’s apology – a little over the top – no wonder Dav didn’t buy it! And the whole dress robes thing! I L M A O!

And then you close with Snape telling Nott to take her to the ball! Brilliant.

Another good one dear.  

I loved the fact that Severus went to the funeral and it would be so like him to stand in the back and on the sidelines. It was good that he did that for Davindra, although he could get into serious trouble using the Well and watching her so intimately. (I don’t exactly mean the scene in the bed either…) It’s just that if he’s not careful, he will find himself hopelessly lost to her, especially since he obviously feels for her already. And Demelza, what is that witch up to? What is this game she is play at? She seems so overly calculating all the time, and yet you wonder, does she really have Davindra’s best interests at heart. 

Very well written chapter – again. I’m enjoying this story very much.

Snape is becoming a bit dependant on the potions isn’t he. As usual, a very well written chapter and the characterizations are cleaver and so close to canon. I truly love your writing style.

Wow! Quite a potent chapter and so much going on. I really like how you showed the interplay and reactions between Lupin and Snape, and the sexual tension between Davi and Snape could be severed up with a fork!and to have her the theif - what a twist. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next chapter....

Oh, another good chapter - actually I read three in a sitting and if it weren't my bedtime - I'd keep going!I really like the interferrace of the grandmothers. the contrast between them was wonderful.  I look forward to reading the next chapters. I's a very well written story.

Oh, this is really a good story. I love how you interlaced the canon with the fic and pulled the whole year together. Your Miss Collins still has that mystique about her and an intensity that is so appealing – so reminiscent of Severus himself. Their interactions are both ensnaring and amusing.  Nicely done.

Oh, this is really good and very well written.  It was refered to me by my beta and friend as being an excellent story and I can already tell I'm going to enjoy this very much.  Good job...

I sort of held out hope that she wouldn't have to actually sleep with Voldemort at all. I wonder why everyone seems so "okay" with it. I'd be wanting to go attack.And I did adore the little SS/HG moment. Teehee

Portia here,

My, oh my. You are really very good at this. The plot is wonderful and Snape is letter perfect. Sno, this was really fun. I decided to read it after you mentioned it. I tore through it in three days and was completely pissed every time something interrupted me. Like work, which I get paid for *snort*

You deserve a much larger following. My favorite part of any of this was, "Just give me five minutes to touch you." Did you think that one up after you went to Champaign? I would understand it if you did. Gah!

Once again, Brava, Brava, Bravissima.

I just discovered your story last night and I've just caught up. I can't wait for the next chapter to be posted. Very original!

More!  More now!

Please? 

Excellent story so far...

Another great updte

A very involving story Very well written

how different! do you write the boys often?

now she's got the hang of things

she'd better not put too much pressure on him yet or she'll turn him off

Oh wow intense jealousy rage emotions

I like nott here

wht is that  grandmother up to?