By the sound of it Harry has been in dire need of the verbal kick in the ass, that Severus has so masterfully delivered.

Severus has never been one to play it safe.

A chocolate frog card, no greater acollade.

I think the trick is, to accecpt himself.

Poor Severus, must be quite a shock.

It's going to be a shock, when Severus finally sits and listens to Dumbeldor.

Hermione seems to be channeling Severus in her grief.

Hermione seems to be channeling Severus in her grief.

this was by far the most enjoyable chapter for me. i was smiling and awwing nonstop. the scholorship is very nice and i like the idea behind it. but the whole entire bit about the chocolate frog card was just golden. i think it will go down in my top fanfiction moments of all-time.

those poor students! but what a show and story to tell.

I love all the greek references.  Very good story.

I can't quite get why you've been berated for the kiss in the last chapter but then when I read a story I have no expectations and just follow along accepting what happens most of the time.  Your ghosty Snape wanted to kiss her and she was a bit surprised.  That's good enough for me.  But didn't you set up something in the first chapter that would make this a fairly normal Snape behavior within the context of your own story?  He may be JKR's creation but that doesn't mean we can't play with him the way we like.I am intrigued by this story so will keep reading.

Severus is cracking me up with his bouts of cursing himself alternating with self-congratulation.  I'm really enjoying this.

I kind of figured it would have such an ending. Afterall, clearly, Severus had fallen in love with Hermione. Yet, he knew that she would obsess over his resurrection should he stay, and that would be her demise. Interesting tale.

I loved this story.  I am in the habit of reading the last chapter of certain stories to see what happens to our couple and that is what I did last night with this story.  I cried then and after finishing the entire story I cried again.  This was absolutely wonderful and I must thank you for writing it.  Thank you.

excelent excelent story. i was in absolute tears at the end and i positively adored all the literary sources and quotes in this story. it was wonderful...i am actually in tears right now! thats really rare for me!

kudos to you on your positively moving story   ssl

Classical Greek rocks! ( i have an A in that class!)

Thank you for a well written story. I don't know why I didn't read this when it was originally posted, but I'm glad I read it today. The emotions were very intense. It was amazing. Thank you!

I read this on Ashwinder and loved it.  I still do.  It's just beautiful.  I took your advice and bought the reading list you sent in form of a reply to a review that I left on Ashwinder.  A few of my friends think that I'm a dreadful swot (is that the right term?  I'm American.) but I've learned quite a bit from the reading.  It's amazing, the fact that humanity stays the same from age to age, isn't it?  I, being a romantic soul, still love the ending.  Now, I must go and dry my eyes, and blow my nose.  Live long and prosper, Titania

Thank you for the wonderfully written and well delivered story.  I absolutely adore your writing style.  I quite agree with your interpretation of Hermione (I never did find her to be "bubbly").  Also, thank you for the explanations/translations.  Good luck with your health and academic endeavors!

/goes off to cry (such a sad, sad, touching tale of love...)

Good luck Hermione, Severus will be a tough nut to crack.

And the last word goes to Hermione.

This was excellent. It is so enjoyable to read intelligent fiction. Most people want to focus on smut. Not that I mind smut, this is just so refreshing. It upsets me that people berated you for writing ?smart? fiction.

Your research and explanations were so thorough. It strongly reminds me of Dan Brown, providing history and information while simultaneously telling a story (even if it?s not always true).

I actually feel like your writing is strong enough and this plot compelling enough, that you could expand and adjust the tale (HP references removed obviously) for actual publication and not just fanfiction.

Peeping Severus, rather than peeping Tom. And he still won't admit he is dead.

I couldn't help but to keep on reading till the end. Alas, I am not very learned in philosophy, but I tried to understand the ideas you put in your story. It is a very heart-wrenching tale. Thank you  for sharing it with us!