I'm loving this. But when Severus said 'I lied', what did he actually lie about? Did i miss something? x

Hope you will finish it.Good story- very complex.

So basically, confusion all around. Nice to see some people questioning their motives and working if not precisely together at least in parallel.

Drats, I missed lemons.  Otherwise great chapter.  Mean cliffie though.  Update soon, preferably with enough lemons to make us pucker up!

Menacing, bad-tempered, tightly controlled, yet suddenly explosive Severus...oh, yeah.  Reading your Snape makes me feel like I'm discovering him for the first time.  And the explanation of why Voldemort's name injures him each time it's spoken is logical and compelling.   I love how you've got him appearing, Lugosi-like, wherever Hermione happens to be.  And her character is so well-drawn--as curious, courageous, intelligent, and kind as JKR made her, yet with something extra...call it lust.  Speaking of which, that unbelievably sordid scene at the brothel was wicked sharp.  And poor Pansy.  Her story is really touching.  Great writing, both delicate and fierce as needs be, and so interestingly plotted.  I'm anxiously awaiting your next chapter.

OK, I didn't review every chapter individually but I thought this was another good spot to stop for 'review'.As said before, I'm totally enjoying this story. I really like the fullness of it, meaning the multiple characters, mulitple plots, etc. It's a novel in itself. I personnally don't mind the AU of it at all, and honestly, I wish DH had been written a little more like this so it could have been a better story (I know, the blasphemy of not liking #7 - well, what can I say... I was disappointed and I'll leave it at that). I also like how Hermione kept something from DD with the stealing of the pocket watch - makes her not so perfect, which nobody is, as well as Snape's constant battle within - it shows he's certainly not all light and fluffy underneath it all and I wouldn't expect him to be. By the way... thus far all descrips of Snape make him simply Hot! :) And Harry's 'human-ness' is nice to see too. Not some totally OOC mean Harry, just human. Anyway, keep up the great work! Looking forward to continued reading.

Pushing her away with one hand; dragging her to him with the other, until he realises he feels better when he drags her to him constantly: that's how I see Severus and Hermione's relationship.

BTW what does "you're down to ninety-seven" means?

He's a MAN no wonder he's stubborn, difficult, hard headed, willful and annoying.  I could make a few suggestions on why women keep men around, but it might mess with plot bunnies (or enhance them lol).  As usual a great ride in the H.P. world.  Thanks for writing!

Update soon!

Wow! Very dark and twisted but I completely enjoyed the trip into Snape spy world. I had to stop reading for a minute cuz it was a little overwhelming ut definitely not in a bad way. You have captured a very dark man's very dark situation exceptionally well. Great writing.

Throughly enjoying the story. I guess I'm not noticing any slow development myself because, as a whole, I am intrigued as to what's coming next. I thought it was kinda funny, as the reader, to consider Sirius as a little slimey when he was talking with Hermione, and figured Snape thought the same while watching the exchange, yet for some reason I have no problem considering Serverus being a little swarmy with regards to his student - must be the acceptability within the ff world that I'm used to :)

Love this story Please update soon!!!

The Death Eaters are certainly active and Dumbledore is at his manipulative best. Poor Remus. He is just too tender hearted to be a werewolf. Hermione is miserable, but so is Snape. I will be anxiously looking forward to the next chapter.

Wow. Is his life connected to that pocket watch? If the pocket watch stops ticking, will he?

Wow. He's such an enigma in this. I'm not sure what to make of him. I'm so confused, lol. I've read a lot of Snape stories, and loved many, but I must say, I don't recall reading one where he's portrayed like this. I am finding myself NEEDING to read on in hopes of understanding him, not just wanting to read on.

Wow, you certainly had that chapter hopping.  everyone has woes to deal with, but Pansy seems to be less than thrilled with the ideas of death eaters taking action.....

Wonderful chapter, and the ideas about Greyback are well within cannon.  Kind of scary too.

I just found this story and I am completely hooked. I can't wait to know what happens next.

Won't she be embarrassed if it isn't Ginny at the door? Looking forward to the second half of this chapter.

Uh oh, Severus is not going to be pleased with her.

And what's this dream that the Headmaster just had? This makes me curious for more. I like how you get into his head.

--PAS

I've just read all chapters posted thus far and all I have to say it wonderful and brilliant job, and I eagerly await new chapters.

Wonderful!  I'm dying to know what's going on -- you do such a great job of giving a little here and a little there -- there are so many different mysteries going on.  Excellent chapter!

What a great chapter, very moving to see Dumbledore as human and capable of making mistakes.

You give such attention to detail.  Harry picking at the paint.  Hermione's auburn quill.  It adds richness to the images building in my mind.Everyone seems to be playing with fire.  Harry is making such a mistake by responding to Lavender's attentions if his heart is somewhere else.  The evolving love between Remus and Pansy has doom written all over it. With your descriptions, I expect Severus and Hermione to spontaneously combust any moment now.You are giving us tantalizing hints about who is or isn't the next Dark Lord.  I can see why Voldemort would be very interested in Sirius.  Anyone who can come back from the dead knows something that Tom is going to want.Erm, you mention Tom's Dairy instead of Diary.  I know how that goes.  When I write, my brain sees what it expects, not what's there.Thanks for this new chapter.  A good story is worth waiting for, no matter how long it takes.

This was a very interesting chapter to read.  We have four distinct paths, running paralle to each other... I assume that these will be intersecting at some point in future chapter.  The 'Sirius' section is the most intriguing.  The Harry/LavLav thingy... shakes head* Why is he doing this?  How thick can he be about his own emotions?  Argggh!  Lmao  Good chapter!  PS, hope your UNI exams go well, cheers and good luck!