"Master Snape burns his sheets. He doesn’t want anybody getting anything that has been his."Well, that was borderline psychotic.Which actually is not at all surprising, she thought.*snort*Another intense, fast-paced, really wonderful chapter.

Wow.Intense - tragic - painful - wretched - breathtaking.

These lines gave me chills:If only she knew.If only any of them knew.And having her not just walk into it open-armed, but beg for it? Ah, now that was an unexpected boon. Because, suddenly, it gave him all the power.And power was something Severus Snape understood.Your Snape is perfect. Perfect. One of the best I have ever read, as a matter of fact.As I said before, sod homework and professors. This is much better! :-)

Oh no. Voldemort already? You certainly know how to hurtle us full-force into the action! Loving it so far, hon. It is absolutely fabulous.

"I see. My lack of scruples is yet another jot in the ‘for’ column. Fascinating."I am at work and am genuinely trying to keep from bursting out laughing. That is possibly my favorite line in this whole chapter...I love their interplay and how you are working this out. I can't wait to read more! Sod homework...

Oh my God. Brilliant.I had not yet started reading your immensely well-loved story until now, m'dear, but I find I cannot stand off the urge any longer. There were too many squeaks of laughter and "she DID NOT just write that!!!" (good things) moments for me to even begin to express, but suffice to say you've got me quite hooked, and I will endeavor to slowly wade through this promising, bound to be hysterical, fabulous, and spot on fic. My compliments, Mia!

Amazing story, Mia. I have truly enjoyed the ride. This last chapter was something that I can really relate to, since my second child was delivered with no drugs. I was lucky. From the first contraction to the delivery was only about 4 hours. Poor Hermione, such an endurance test.In fact, this entire story was such an endurance test for our favorite ship. But reading it was not a test of endurance, it was an addiction, a pure pleasure that I looked forward to, even craved, again and again.I look forward to new stories from you. I hope you don't keep such a wonderful talent at bay for too long before trying your hand at a new story. It would be fun to look in on our little family in say 11 years or so. :)Take care and happy writing.

So… are you a breast man or a leg man or an arse man?What an extraordinary - and wonderful - way to open a new chapter! ...I'm not a lamp-post and you are not a male dog, and I don't intend to walk around with a love bite so that you can mark your territory. Indeed. So, SO funny. I love your humour....She heard footsteps on the stairs, a stumble, a quick but vigorous curse, and continued footsteps.  Now who could that be? ...He left her with much to think about [...]Yes... much to think about indeed.What a long chapter... Almost like a story of it's own.And after some darker ones still a serious but incredibly funny chapter.Severa

BravoBravoBravoyou really did it..i applaud you!Beautiful and excellently done.I will miss looking for updates on this story. I will miss knowing what happends next. But most of all, I will miss reading your brilliance in this story.Congratulations! I loved it...

Thank you for everything, Mia, what it took to produce and what you gave us, which is not only ideal character development and well-seamed plot, but a piece of you.

Oh my goodness I can't believe it's finally done.  I've been with you from when you posted the very first chapter up until today.  I may not have reviewed all the time (lets face it one and a half years is rather a long time) but I have checked weekly for updates all that time.  It's kind of sad that it's over but I'm so proud of you to have stayed and finished such a long fic.  Your amazing.  Thank you is all I can say.

You most definately deserve the nomination and a win.  Had you not said so I never would have thought you to be in best NEW author.  You write like a pro! Well done again.  Irish

I am so glad she told him about Malfoy, and did not bottle it all up inside her. It seems they are able to resolve their isssues much better now.

There are no words.  I am absolutely in awe of you right now.  You are truly a gifted writer and I'm very proud to have been on the receiving end of your gift.  Thank you -- a thousand times -- thank you.~*

WOW! What a story, what an amazing accomplishment. I have been reading for about a year, following closely each beautiful twist and turn. I can honestly say that this is my favorite piece of fan fiction ever. I really have been remiss in not giving you loving comments before this. Thank you for your work. It has been a great journey and I will enjoy rereading this story many times in the future. AMAZING, WONDERFUL, SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!

*tear* so beautiful

You know, I'm taking back what I said about last chapter. It's a little more complicated than 'butterflies'.When Sevi was retching in this chapter it dawned on my that I actually felt sick to my stomach in the last. I could bloody FEEL HIS sickness to the stomach. You are THAT good.Together with the exitement over the brilliancy of their conversation it makes for a very odd feeling indeed......Now, on THIS chapter: you know that it is highly unfair of you to write something like that, well, mindblowing lovemaking?We will never be able to do that!Severa

You-are-so-f******-BRILLIANT!I wasn't aware! I simply wasn't aware! Oh goodness... that means I'm as daft as Voldy... uäh...Reading but not SEEING! The jubilation... The 'if'...It's unbelievable...I'm now going to slap myself a couple of times and come back for this awesome story tommorrow.Severa

Another chapter takes the rank of the best one; how in merlin's beard do you do that?I so LOVE your approach to Sevi and Voldy... it leaves butterflies in my stomach...Severa

I wonder if, when the war is over, they'll manage to be a "normal couple". I mean calling themselves by their firstnames, or just being thelmselves without to pretend that they don't like eachother.

Of course, Hermione would be safe with the Malfoys.  They've never been duplicitous in their lives.  Or tried to confuse someone else.Sentient Hogwarts.  I can certainly believe it.

LOL she couldn't cope with endearments, would rather be called insufferable, she's just addicted to the snark!

LOVELY description of the birth!  And thank you for a wonderful story!

Loved it!  Am without words.  Just really really loved it!

"… this afternoon, if convenient…" Oh yes, yes, yes!!! Let's go! That'll be funny...!...A house-elf escorted Severus into the Malfoy conservatory where Lucius lounged on a wicker chaise, another house-elf busily buffing his master's nails.HILARIOUS!...Someone please come and kick Lucius in the ass...Severa