AAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIEEEEEEE!!!!!  And where is Krum - did Harry et al. leave Krum behind to kill Severus?  Is Lucius one of the "soldiers" left behind too?  Hermy left Severus in the Death Eaters' den without a wand, and is taking an UNTESTED Impenetrable Potion that might still leave the taker vulnerable to non-magical attack.  WHERE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER???  ACK!!!!

Oh you're terrible, I can't wait for the next chapter, I hope it will be coming soon.

I'm so glad that Snape chose Hermione at last. It's been difficult to find him a sympathetic hero when he effused loyalty to Voldemort's demands. But now.... this is gettin' good!

Write On! 

Lovely chapter, can't wait for the next update hope it comes soon.

Sigh.... this is NOT a good time for S&H to go to the Burrow and see Ron, Harry, Remus....  As for the Forster quote, there are two "friends" - Harry and Severus; and at least two "causes" - kill Voldemort (which requires saving Harry), and save Hermione and Severus (which may require killing Voldemort).  And I'm still not sure which side Krum is on, if he's a true friend.  You've got me all twisted up in knots!!

Oh boy... what a chapter! I can't wait to see where this goes.

I love that Hermione didn't actually demand an Unbreakable  Vow. I think that would eventually erode the trust between them. How can she believe he truly cares for her with the Vow in place? His feelings could be based entirely on teh Vow and no longer on himself. Having her place her trust in him non-magically will go a long way in the development of their relationship.  

While this chapter was a bit gory, it advanced the story nicely, and it was satisfying to see Wormtail finally get what was coming to him.  I hope we'll see more of Celia Macnair in future chapters; I like her quirkiness.

Oh! Hermione got away! How smart of her to use potions...and ironic, since she is escaping the Potions Master's home. And another Horcrux destroyed? They're getting nearer to the end, aren't they?Keep up the excellent work.

well I wonder how hg is doing, and if she got very far away, I hope so because I really want Harry to win.

Eeks!!  Will Hermione be safe, will Severus be safe, and it sounds like the Impenetrable Potion does not protect against non-magical attacks like knives and swords...  I don't know if Hermione will listen to Severus now.  Eeks!

well that was worth the two days wait. I hope the next chapter is about ready to be in the que. I also have a bad feeling severus is going to use this memory to his benefit, and I don't think the boys can recover from that.

I am enjoying your story.  Just a small point. You underline words for emphasis.  Once in a while it is fine, but I found it distracting.  The words should supply the emphasis themselves.  For what it's worth.

They are slowly starting to really apprecaite each other for who they are on the inside (pardon the cliche).  Glad to see Hermione's brain is not rotting away and that she's still engaging in critcal thinking.  Perhaps she'll be able to make sure that both she and Snape survive this thing--I still think he's truly in the Order's pocket.  Thanks for the great chapters!

I love this story so much, and I find myself intrigued by every turn. I like how we cannot tell what Snape's true alliance is, and how by trying to persuade Hermione to his side, he is being turned as well. I also appreciate how you give us more than one subplot at a time, so that we can see what's going on in more than one place at a time, knowing that in the end, both plots will become one.Love it, and can't wait for more! (I know, I'm an impatient one.)

I just came across your story today and decided to give it a read.  I love the whole manipulation game going on.  So many players are in it some seem to be losing their own ground.  I love LeStrange in this too.  Not enough stories with him in them and your view of him is quite unique.Hope to see an update soon as I am most definatly bookmarking this story.

I know the story's finished but you used Viktor and Victor.  It should be Viktor.

What else are they good for except fantasies?

Too true!!  

So it seems I may be right abour Rabastan after all :)  Is he the one giving the memories to Voldemort to send Harry?  I also like how he's pushing Severus into recognizing his feelings, albeit slowly.

Can't wait for the next installment! 

You had me giggling nicely by the end of this . . . exit strategy indeed!  I wonder how that will resolve itself!!

Rabastan was a surprise, but I see how he could be useful to Voldemort's cause.  I do wonder about his intention though - if he's spying in Snape, really trying to turn Hermione, or attempting to court her like Severus thought.  Speaking of which, Snape was getting a little green-eyes there ;)  

*Runs off to read next chapter* 

So many developments in this chapter!!  I hardly know where to start.

Moving backwards, it seems Hermione has settled in nicely to her captivity.  I enjoyed how you had her extend her arm for the tether spell without any prompting, not to mention her willingness to help Severus on an unknown potion.  

The cloak as a gift was excellent!  Not to mention throwing that LotR bit in - that line evokes a great image in my mind.

I like how you've been keeping up with Harry, Ron, Remus and Tonks as well, not to mention the Horcruxes. 

Well, now I know never to cross Severus Snape!!  That was one nasty spell he did!

I really enjoyed the Death Eater meeting, and now you've got me to wondering what this ability is Hermione may/may not have :)   I'm still not too sure about Krum's motives either - if he's being honest or trying to deceive Hermione and Snape.

As for Hermione and Severus sharing a bedroom in Malfoy's safehouse *snickers* I hope it gives Hermione a chance to see Severus in a more sympathetic light being in such close quarters and that, in turn, the same happens with Severus in regards to Hermione ;)  We shall see, eh?

Very lovely chapter! 

I really like your idea of the trophy being another horcrux! Wow I never thought of it, but it is an exellent idea. I am really enjoying the story. Keep up the great work.

Another very nice addition to your story, Orm Irian :)  I especially like your idea about Riddle's award for Special Services to the school being a Horcrux!  And Krum was a nice addition, though I wonder if he was telling Hermione the truth about not really wanting to be a Death Eater . . . And finally, I like how you're having Snape's character progress in his attitude towards Hermione.  It's subtle enough that you haven't made anyone OOC, but strong enough to be felt.  Bravo!!

Another very nice addition to your story, Orm Irian :)  I especially like your idea about Riddle's award for Special Services to the school being a Horcrux!  And Krum was a nice addition, though I wonder if he was telling Hermione the truth about not really wanting to be a Death Eater . . . And finally, I like how you're having Snape's character progress in his attitude towards Hermione.  It's subtle enough that you haven't made anyone OOC, but strong enough to be felt.  Bravo!!

Again, very nice!  I especially liked the scene with Hermione and Snape running from Pettigrew and the Order - I'd side-along apparate with Severus anyday :p

I can't wait to see more!