So so so so glad I stumbled upon this fic. This chapter was heartbreaking. 

Awwww! I love that they're planning their garden together. So domestic! 

OK, so it's been about 12 hours since I started reading this chapter. I read up to the point where I knew Severus survived, and had to leave. It wasn't easy to put down. I'm sad at the list of deaths, but you did it well. ♡ 

I love that they've established a truce of sorts. 

OMG. That was intense! 

I admit that toss brought tears to my eyes. Well done. 

I line how they're progressing in their relationship, and that Severus is beginning to respect not just her, but her friends, too.

Love this story. Just rereading old favourites of mine. Loves you.

I remember the first time I read this story, 10 years ago. I cried like a waterfall when I read the horror Hermione went through, and the over Voldemort and Dumbledores treatment of Severus.
I didn't cry this time, mostly because I know it ends well, and because I have read it several times during the years. It is still one of my favorite stories, so well written and plotted, I have said it before, but I'll say it again: Very, very well done!

Eep! 2005 seems such a very long time ago. It's hard to remember a time before I poked my nose into your creative processes. I hope everything is going well with your latest O-fic efforts, now that you're no longer buried in dusty books and such. Take care of yourself.
Just thought I should let you know that I was unable to resist resampling your older wares on my latest trawl through TPP on behalf of one_bad_man, even though I know that all your Severus and/or Lucius fics are bound to have already been recommended there. I figure that tells you all you need to know about how much I still enjoyed this.
Love and hugs!
S

Best story I've read in a looong time. Good job!

Best story I've read in a looong time. Good job!

I hate Dumbledor in this story, I really do, Your writting is obviously very good to be able to make me so angry!

Trying once more to leave a review - This is great and I love it!

i don't understand why ss must wait till his blood is boiling and delay apparating away? also,.. why no epilogue about dear dumbledore? hopefully with a bad ending.... implausible but entertaining ending.

i don't understand why ss must wait till his blood is boiling and delay apparating away? also,.. why no epilogue about dear dumbledore? hopefully with a bad ending.... implausible but entertaining ending.

This was a beautiful story!! I loved it! Thank you so much for writing this and  I look forward to reading more of your work. :)

Just found this story. Do like where this is heading. Thanks for writing I shall review again after reading some more chapters.

Ahhh so pleased Severus got his Happy Ever After and free from Dumbledore and Hogwarts in his own bit of Heaven. Thanks for writing and sharing.

I have reread your story for I do not know how often now and it has moved me just like when I read it for the first time. Thank you.

Brilliant!!!  Loved the characterization and the plot - everything!

what a beautiful story! this goes straight to my favorites!

Holy cow! I WAS going to dry my hair at the end of this chapter, but it can wait! 

Wow, this is one of the most beautifully written fanfics I've read.  I loved the voice you gave Snape and I'm so glad all of his struggles and sacrifices ended on a happy note.  Thanks so much for sharing this amazing story!!!

I don't know why I feel the need to review every time I read your story. Yet, each time, I get to this point, the feeling is overwhelming. Guard... Check... Mate... has remained my all-time favourite throughout fanfic history. It is powerful beyond comfort, yet hopeful beyond imagination.

I love it with all my heart. Letting you know - again.

nata