Love this story. Really liked the Hermione and Pansy bit. One thing I really didn't understand though was what Sev's prob was. In the morning when he got mad and also in the afternoon ?? Is he mad because she tells him basically that he can have her whenever he wants - which doesn't really make sense so I think I am way off the mark there - or is he just worried he will have to deal with some little stomping school girl if HE rejects HER someday?? I just don't get his anger.

Wonderful chapter.

Wonderful chapter.  Maybe Pansy and Remus are ment to be together.  Hermione and Severus seem to be on target as well.

Hmmm . . . last scene . . .Edgar Allen Poe?

I'm looking forward to the next chapter.  I hope to see it soon.

I really love this story, esp. the tribute to All Dogs Go to Heaven. And esp., esp. the dark and dangerous Snape, when most fics I read make him fluffy.

I love the "Oh, how lovely" line! This is such great work!

Wow, this is remarkable! I'm at a loss for words... other than, wow.

1st - like how the "kids" found DD's speech to seem predestined and that some of them are seeing him (kind of in the way I saw him in canon) as someone who may have his eye only on the big picture with not-so-much regard for how it affects others along the way.2nd - I like how Harry is becoming more calm and together, and again, it makes me think of DD and his "big picture" plans and wonder if maybe he IS becoming to erradict with everyone else's livelihood, not taking anything into account EXCEPT the final outcome and if that's true, how it will affect everyone else when all is said and done - interesting.3rd - back to Snape... again he seems like he is affected by Hermione and wants her around but it also seems that as soon as he realized he still had her (his sigh of relief), he went right back to that apathetic-ness, almost taking for granted that she really would just always be there, and maybe she will but I almost would like to see him put in his place for his smugness and have to deal with the fact that he truly doesn't want to loose her - or is he really that disconcerned, knowing that all he has to do is 'want to forget her' to be able to do so? or is he fooling himself  and if that day comes he won't be able to forget her, want or no??Keeping it very interesting! Great work.

Snape seems just as apathetic, or maybe just slightly less so, about Hermione as he is with everything else. Very interesting Snape indeed and IMO a very believable one - not only with what we know in canon but also how truly well this characterization works with this story. You've made his psyche that much more mezmorizing - great writing.

enjoying so far

Stumbled across this story but I'm so very glad I did.  Absolutely loving it and I can't wait for more chapters.

I decided to reread this story, and when I saw this chapter had only one review, I decided I'd leave one too :)Like the other reviewer, I think Hermione is very much in character. She is growing up and you show that well. Her maturity level would be above that of her best friends simply based on the differences in the sexes (this is a truth, not a 'men are scum' statement - girls naturally mature faster than boys) and I like how you pointed out that she doesn't feel as close to them anymore, making the set up to go for someone like Snape all the more realistic. Throughly enjoying the second read through!

Love the story.  I hope to see more soon.

Great chapter, you are lucky to have such a wonderful beta!

Dumbledore is an absolute wretch.  Sirius is barely sane enough to function.  His propensity for violent reactions is apparent and he expects Hermione to keep him stable.  By having a "romantic" relationship with him?I can't say anything about this plan that doesn't involve really bad language.  This tops the many bad decisions canon and fanon Dumbledore has made.

Sometimes, the characters just grab you by the throat and do things you really hadn't planned.  Gotta just go with it, because it is usually pretty darn good.Like this chapter.Smoldering, sparks, ready to ignite. Conflagration imminent.

Wow, that was a interesting chapter.  I wonder why Sirius wanted to come back so bad, and if that watch has anything to do with his soul (as in by using it he will be damned to hell or something).

Oh man, this chapter was perfect.  I'm glad they didn't shag yet -- it's not quite time for that, I don't think.  But I understand your frustration.

There were so many things I could say: all the mysteries are really well done.

Great chapter,and I loved your notes.  Don't worry lemons will drop when ripe, after all what man wouldn't scoop up that particular offer?

I think this is a good transitional chapter, no it isn't clear for the plot, but you opened the door so to speak.

I have yet to see the appeal of Sirius Black--all flash, no substance.Glad to see Hermione isn't a pushover, either.

Noooooo! A cliffie!  How could you? (I know, I know, very easily.  But still...)  Will it go beyond a kiss??  Tell me the chapter will be in queue soon... very soon??????  LOLI hate begging, but you have my complete attention now,  can't wait to see what happens now.  Good chapter.  Cheers

Desire is becoming a character in this story - powerful enough to be a third person in the room.  Harry with Lavender (even though he loves Ginny), Sirius for Hermione (unwilling to give up hope that it is returned), and Hermione with Severus (playing with nitroglycerin and risking an explosion of major proportions), Nott for Pansy (one-sided manipulation), Pansy for Remus (romanticising her rescuer) and Remus for Pansy (a betrayal of Tonks).But why would Dumbledore keep pushing Hermione to have a relationship with Sirius Black.  Regardless of his assurances to the contrary, he has to know that a relationship between a student and her teacher is inappropriate and has potential to be exploitive on the part of the person who has the most power.While Snape is dangerous and Hermione knows it, it is when she is in the company of Sirius Black that Snape comes on the strongest.  Is Snape's motivation his own attraction to Hermione or a pissing match with Sirius?

don't laugh, but it makes me think of "all dogs go to heaven".  I am wrong, aren't I?