I'm really enjoying this story so far!  I can't wait to see the next chapter!

Eek!  Okay, I'm hooked, I MUST see how this deliciously creepy tale resolves.

I like that she didn't immediately say whose bed she wanted to sleep in. Teehee. He's quite the git in here. *Bites tongue so as not to spill future secrets*:)

i'd take Severus over wormtail ANY DAY

Ugh. I can't imagine the dread she must be feeling after all that's gone on and not knowing what's next.

Each chapter brings more unpleasantness, to quote Snape, than the previous one. This Snape isn't likeable at all. And of course, you keep up in the dark about his loyalties. Or are his loyalties supposed to be obvious?

I like that you are being rather spare and sketchy about a lot of the details.  I realize you are just starting but I like having some details left to my imagination.  I'm hoping this is a stylistic choice and will continue.You've caught my attention; I'm curious how this will develop. 

At least he spared her that much (the sleeping part). :)

Interesting! Update soon. I hope it continues its dark, heavy tone!

“Severus, perhaps you could give me lessons on how to properly intimidate these youth of today. It seems I'm lacking that special something.” --- Ohhhh, I liked that bit!

Looking forward to chapter 3!

She's hurting, but her mind still seems strong. She's very resilient. And I just like not to know yet where Snape's loyalties lies, though he seems to be a genuine follower of Voldemort.

Hmm... I wonder what book she chose.

wholly crap that was short, I hope it means there is another chapter coming soon. Well written as always.

I totally agree with Snape.  I wouldn't want Wormtail touching my stuff either.

This is great! Please update soon.

great

I applaud your willingness to tackle a difficult subject without sugar coating it.  Being victimized is just that - being the victim of something horrible.

I don't know if I've left you a review before or not; if not, I should have.  I'm re-reading all the nominees for the SS/HG Awards, and I'd forgotten how very good this story is.  It's squicky but extremely well executed, and you've taken Hermione down the necessary paths to taint her in a believable yet horrifying way.  As a result, it's extremely easy to see how Snape became the wizard he did, and yet, it was very nice to see the tiny kernel of decency remaining.It's such an excellent piece.

That was Wormtail's silver hand in the package? I really  don't feel sorry for him. Cruel and clever plan from Snape. He's helped her to escape without really helping her, but at what cost? I'm glad though, that her friends had taken her back without too many questions.Thanks for this story. You've fed my dark side very nicely.

I have yet to leave a review for this story, but I have been reading it all along, and I finally figured out what it was that I wanted to say, so here I am. :)? I have to thank you for writing this story, because it has made me reflect on myself as a reader of this 'ship.? I am a sucker for a happy ending most of the time, and I think that I often overlook the consequences involved for the characters in getting that, especially in a captive story.? Particularly when I read this chapter and started to put together the pieces and clues you've so artfully dropped about, I started asking myself, "How much can I forgive what a character has done if the underlying motivations end up being somewhat noble?"  I may be assuming too much here, but, for the moment, if I am to assume that much of what Snape has done to Hermione has been to help her in her plan to use Wormtail to escape, how much of his other behavior am I willing to give him a pass on?? In other captive stories, sometimes the answer is: a fairly good amount.? Here, though, I have to say: maybe I shouldn't be so quick to forgive all of the time.? If the only plan this apparently complicated, intelligent, and cunning man can come up with is to torture, humiliate, and destroy the soul of this girl in the hopes that she will turn to Peter, thus conveniently removing another thorn from Snape's side, I don't think I can really shrug his actions off as "for the greater good."  At this point, I can see neither Snape nor Peter as noble (I will leave my feelings on Peter aside for now to avoid turning this review into a novel).? The repetition of Snape's warnings at the beginning of this chapter and the last sent chills down my spine, and it made me realize how screwed up Snape is.? It's almost like he warns Hermione of the consequences of giving herself to him at the same time that he tempts her into a false sense of security by showing her the affection he knows she craves from him in her distress (and if he finally comes to her because he craves her affection as well, that magnifies the cruelty of it tenfold, considering everything else).? And, yes, it helps Hermione in remembering what her plan has been all along, but she has sacrificed and lost too much of herself at their hands now to make that a victory for anyone.? I could go on about this for ages, but let me close with this for now: I love how you have made me feel what Hermione must feel by making me want to love and trust Snape, only to slap me back into reality by reminding me that doing so comes at a terrible cost.? Bravo, truly.? I can't wait to read the finale.

This is one of those outcomes that makes a person say, "of course," even though in some ways it didn't look like a done deal at all. It's been a chain reaction building with a lot of controlled tension. You really set this up so well. And touches like Peter actually going a bit noble, plus the revelation of the password -- fantastic.

" She did it, though. She's gone!"

YAY! Good on Hermione!

can wait for the last chapter!

-KarlaMarie 

*Sniff*. The story's coming to an end. The characters are so well portrayed in this chapter! It sort of wrapped up the rest of the story too. For one, Hermione's work finally pays off, and you really see how smart she is. And Snape too. Both of them are almost working together to finally get her out of there (even though he doesn't really seem like he's trying to help her at all). I actually feel really bad for Peter. It's almost like you redeemed him from canon in your story. Well done! I can't wait for the last chapter.

*Sniff*. The story's coming to an end. The characters are so well portrayed in this chapter! It sort of wrapped up the rest of the story. For one, Hermione's work finally pays off, and you really see how smart she is. And Snape too. Both of them are almost working together to finally get her out of there (even though he doesn't really seem like he's trying to help her at all). I actually feel really bad for Peter. It's almost like you redeemed him from canon in your story. Well done! I can't wait for the last chapter.