Only the last part made her cry?  She is made of stronger stuff, I guess, because I cried through most of it.  This is a very well written story.  Your prologue was very surprising as well as touching.  You wrote Ron with intelligence and dignity.  It was very grown-up (and it made me cry).  It was nice to see Serverus protrayed as human.  I like Gracie, too.  I can just see her all legs and arms not quite filled out yet -- like her father at that age.  You have given the future with Harry, Hermione, Severus and the rest a great deal of respect and comfort.  There are moments of sadness, joy, wisdom and humor.  Your dialogue is true and moving.  Thanks for sharing, JoAnne

Yeah, made me cry a little too.  Excellent chapter!

such a sad chapie.... glad he wasn't alone when he died!

Intriguing!

OK, I said I would stop reading, but it was too good. I had to continue. One question, though. Why does Hermione laugh at the end?Cheers, Kat

Ah, the irony. A one-shot that is now up to seven chapters. I have only read chapter two so far and have to stop right now. I have it favorited and will continue tonight. I loved the Ron/Snape death scene. I also liked chapter two a lot. Great job.Cheers, Kat

Well, they are binding.  That should be interesting, really.  And very very sweet. 

Wow this story is awsome, because we get to see a more human Snape, not that I'm complaining about JKR's Snape, but I think this develops the man rather than the  darker image that JK followed. Its great to read fanfic with Snape in post Voldies demise, I cried like a baby when I read DH, but I'm finding solice in great stories like this one. Thank-you. Maz

Daddy!Snape warms my heart, and as it's something I regularly explore in my own writing, my friend recommended your story recently.

This was such a joy to read. I delighted in it, I laughed, and I cried. Thank you for bringing this side of Severus Snape to life.

*tear* this has been delightful! It makes me want to call my (step) Dad and tell him how much I love him! When a child is raised by someone other than their biological parents, people often think of how they feel, how it affects them emotionally... but I think it's wonderful that you've touched on how it's affected Severus, raising someone elses child, even though he considers her his own. It can be a very confusing situation (I know, I was raised in a similar situation), but it can also be beautiful and wonderful. I love the idea of Severus having a deep and passionate love for those he lets in. JKR really did prove that in DH—even after all those years, he never stopped loving Lily, going so far as to protect her son because of that love. Thank you for writing this! I do hope there will be more, but if not, I suppose I'll be happy with what is here.

This is really awesome.  I'm loving it.  I actually did cry when Hermione let go.  And that's not a good thing, because I'm at work .  Anyway, I know this is a stinky review, but just wanted to let you know that I really do think this is well done and I love the interactions I've seen between Severus and Gracie, Harry, Ron and Hermione. 

Oh, no, I was afraid of a showdown.  I like adult interaction.  That was a lovely chapter. 

Half of this story has made me sit here blubbering while I read it. I love the way it's going, but it's been a little heart wrenching to read....I can only imagine what it was like to write. Maria

Awesome story.

Well I am not disappointed at all with the lack of a showdown.  I like the way you painted their relationship.  Children change everything.  Why wouldn't it change both of these men.  Your story keeps getting better.  Thanks for sharing, JoAnne

That was a beautiful chapter to read.  Severus wearing his heart on his sleeve like that, well, you made me cry again!

This was lovely. Not disappointed at all! It explained Snape's feelings wonderfully, and I was glad to get his account of what brought him and Hermione together.

I am absolutely not dissepointed, this was a beautiful chapter, stunningly perfect with regards to the relationship between the ones involved, I absolutely adored it!!!

This was a wonderful story.  I've been reading it since Friday on my I phone and finished it today on the computer so I could write this review.    I loved the depth of Severus' feeling through out this story and the relationships he built and how they chnaged over the years.  grace was a wonderful new character.  I loved Severus relationship with Hermione and the last moments of Ron's life and how the two men talked to eachother.It's a sob story ending but really quite wonderful in it's self.

That was cute. 

The scene in the restaurant was both sweet and funny (and poor waiter!). Nicely done!

This was a wonderful story? I enjoyed Grace very much and Severus reactions to her were priceless. I may ha e tead this before. If so it was good to find again.

Love it even if it made me cry.

At first I was a bit surprised, thinking that this chapter would have Severus tell everybody about Ron's dying words, and instead found us 15 years into the future. But, I will be the first to admit, this was beautifully done, I loved it, and I loved Severus even more than I usually do! I look forward to see where your next chapter takes us:-))

I am lovin' this. very nicely written.