Hi, dear!Wow, that was a really strong story to read! So many emotions... and very well written! I admire you so much more now!It's not mere flattering, I'd like you to know that what I see is a woman who has lived or at least observed many aspects of life. Thank you for doing it all.      *Marina

very intresting and well done story and a different point of view on Minerva  as well.good job

Lovely update! I can't wait to see what the sequel contains...it should prove very interesting, as everything that you post is! Great work dear, and I hope you continue to feel better!

The last scene with Albus and Minerva has such a bittersweet quality.  While all is well between them after the difficult days they have just gone through, there is also a sense that Albus is saying goodbye.  With the cursed hand and the Unbreakable Vow, the final outcome is already determined.  At least he will leave her with the sweetest memories he can.

Enjoying  this story very much!  But then, I've always liked your writing.  However, I think there's an error in this chapter: "There was a beauty to brewing, and a satisfaction to bottling a well-made potion, that could never rival teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts."  I think you mean "that could never be rivaled by teaching Defence...."  Otherwise what you're saying is that brewing isn't as good as teaching DADA.  

Lovely. A truly excellent story. I look forward to the epilogue. Thank you for writing it.Truly

Words can’t even begin to describe how happy I was to see this story updated. I it so much! LOL

I was very pleased to see that Minerva was given the chance to open up and talk to Poppy about what’s been going on during the past week. I think it’s very important for Minerva, not only to be able to share her experiences, but also to see and hear an outsider expressing and understanding for Minerva’s actions. That was a much needed affirmation for her…almost as much as the reaffirmation of Albus’ love and devotion to her after having had sex with Snape.

Poppy was so cute when she commented to Minerva that she could understand Albus’ insecurity but then went on to say that Minerva could never want another wizard after having Albus. It almost sounded like she was a bit jealous, though I know she has no designs on Albus…whew! And the heart hickies…wheeeeee. I was hoping she’d notice and give Minerva the chance to blush a little. Tee hee.

Mmmm, naptime. That’s my kind of naptime! I love how Albus is so tender and romantic, loving and passionate all at the same time. He’s truly a marvel and Minerva is one lucky witch. The citrus flavoring was PERFECT and gave me just the right start to my day!!! It was absolutely perfect that he reiterated his feelings for Minerva by claiming her once more, without her having to ask him to do so this time. That was a perfect little addition and it shows just how much they've moved forward. And more polyjuice…ohhhhh yeah baby!!! Umm, do we get to see the “use” of the polyjuice???? That would make for a great epilogue…ending on a high note so to speak. LOL

I felt sorry for Snape in this section but I do believe he emerged a changed person from all of this. And I’m glad he knows that Minerva is Albus’ wife. I think it adds a new dimension and while Minerva was shocked that Albus had revealed the truth to Snape, I think it also goes to show just how upset and insecure Albus was initially. It’s one thing to say it to Minerva and have her understand but to see his insecurity played out with a third party (Snape) it had to enlighten Minerva into just how upset and worried Albus was right after the spell was removed.

I think in some ways the spell had a profound effect, not only on Snape, but on Albus and Minerva as well. They were able to heal old wounds and to discuss things that had been brewing currently, getting those out of the way so they could honestly enjoy being together. I mean, who could ever forget naughty witch, wicked wizard??? Not me. That will go down in the history books at the hottest ADMM lemon I have EVER READ!!!!!

In some ways, I’m really looking forward to the epilogue but then again that will mean that this story is over. Sniff sniff. But since you promised a sequel, I won’t despair for too long, though I do plan on harassing you until it’s completed!!! That’s what a GLM is for, right??? TTFN,GLM

I was starting to wonder if you were going to continue through the rest of the HBP time frame!  I do like the way you've resolved some of Minerva's residual issues and look forward to seeing the epilogue and what you decide to do with the sequel.

Wowzer! That was HOT! And laugh out loud funny. Albus blushing over those love-bites after all that, hysterical! He is silly and playful, and that's exactly what was needed. As I've said before, their relationship is beautiful, and I'm very happy there is going to be a sequel.

Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot!    Oh what a delightfully steamy chapter! Minerva is a baaaaaaaaad girl I especially loved the parts where Albus creates such loving love bites . Great writing piece and I am looking forward to all and any seguels that you'd write. You are definitely one of my absolute favorite MMAD writers!!!

GREAT SMOLDERING CAULDRONS!!! I don't think I've EVER read a steamier lemon than the one I just finished. The way you bring out the playfulness in both Albus and Minerva is just utter brilliance and yet you still manage to keep them in character. The Naughty Witch/Wicked Wizard roleplaying was a breath of fresh air from the way most lemons are written and I thorougly enjoyed it...though not as much as Minerva and Albus surely did. Afterwards, though, Minerva cheesed me off a bit when she objected so strongly to covering the love marks. If it hadn't been their "usual" thing to do whenever he marked her, I might could see her jumping at the mention of doing it now, since she's in a somewhat "insecure" (for lack of a better word) state of mind. But to bring up Severus' voyuerism...well that just hurt Albus...sniff sniff. I'm glad they sorted through it quickly though. I'd have for them to be at odds after Albus arranged to spend so much time with her...alone! His parting gesture was outstanding! I love to see a romantic Albus written well and I must say you do an excellent job. I'm very much looking forward to even more of this story. Might there be more lemony adventures for our frisky couple??? I think after having to endure five days of Snape, they deserve more than a little horizontal time. LOVED IT!!!GLM

Wow! That, my dear, was in a word, intense. :) I read this story over the weekend and I have to admit, got absolutely none of my reading for school done! But I most definitely enjoyed myself. Oh, by the way, this is LivingPhilosophies from ff.net. I've been doing double takes every time you mention something regarding the beginning of MMAD's relationship...scrounging for clues about when they actually get together and how much longer it will take! Not that I'm not completely enjoying RaM. :) I really enjoyed the last chapter when you made references to Hermione potentially crushing on Severus- I've always thought that was an interesting pairing, given Hermione waits until she's of age! It would be like her to fall for a professor. What will the sequel be about? What pairing will you feature? I really don't want to see Minerva's reaction to Albus's death...that is entirely too sad to be real, especially in this universe where she sleeps with Snape! But I leave it in your more-than-capable hands. Great work!

Not entirely my cuppa, but I really do like what you showed of both their emotions following the resolving of the curse.  Nicely done.

Very stimulating shall we say. (waving hand in front of face) Well done my dear. I'm glad to hear about the sequel. I do love the way you write. I hope I can read more from you after I get out of the hospital on Friday. (Going in for surgery on Tuesday) Thanks as always for updating.Truly

That was very nice! :-)  They deserved that, after what they've been through. Bittersweet too, thinking of the future. Thank you for such marvelous stories!

Nice emotions here. hee hee, is there a Hermoine/Snape pairing in the future? She would be the most open to seeing more than one facet of Snape in that generation. I like is irritation at Albus for not staying with Minerva, and his "handing off" of her. This flows quite well, he's going back to himself, and yet finding a way to settle those softer, uncomfortable emotions, too. Very believable. I look forward to whatever else you may have in mind! :-)

Oh, that was lovely! They are so beautiful together! I am certainly enjoying the overlap between this and RaM, and am amused that after 40 years Albus still needs to be beat about the head regularly.<g> Foolish man indeed! I did some crying and laughing both over this chapter.I found it quite interesting, especially reading the two chapters back to back, how much more complex and powerful Snape's emotions about Albus are. I have liked how you have threaded that through this story, his evaluating is actions and other relationships via the hex, but most especially his friendship with Albus. I was angry along with him that Albus "let is slip" that Minerva was his wife. That was brilliant!

Wow, that was amazing. I wasn't sure if I would even be able to read about Snape and Minvera having sex, but I'm glad I didn't skim it. She is an amazing woman. Snape is dark and tortured no doubt, but there has to be something else there, if one can ever find it. I think it was quite courageous of him to face Minerva after ripping into her like that. I'd like to think he will find someone after all of this, in an AU.

I just started this chapter, but had to pop on and say--"Shed stop potion?" Ha, ha, so that's what the greasy hair is all about!<g> Makes perfect sense!

You've succeeded in making me cry for Severus, not something I would have thought possible!

I can't deny this is a very odd story<g>, but is also a really beautiful love story. Albus and Minvera simply could not deal with this if their love and relationship was not so strong. I love they way you write them. And long-term relationships are quite complex and, well, are more open in some ways than when one is young[er]. You have great sensitivity and understanding, it makes your stories and characters quite memorable.

Hi, I just started reading this last night. It's marvelous! As I've said before, your characterizaion is stunning. Poor Severus! I didn't think it was possible for me to feel so badly for him. A very intriquing idea, too, I'll be interested to see how things unfold. Albus and Minverva are so tender with one another. He is such a dear, isn't he?! *sigh*Terrific writing, as always!

Hehe... so this story seems to be the future of your other one, not that I ever doubted it... but Yikes!  Love it, of course!

I love this story and this chapter.  Good on Albus for understanding what Min needed and giving it to her.  And hopefully the polyjuice potion gave him something he needed too.  I suspect it was much more for him than for  her.  Though the pun in your summary should earn you some sort of minor jinx--"potion lends a hand" indeed!  GROAN!

Severus just hates it when the muse forces him to be nice, doesn't he?  I love the little tiny SS/HG hints. I am really glad that Albus has decided to spend almost five days with Minerva.  We get a few more chapters don't we????? Please please???????????????????