Very good fic! I am eager to learn what, exactly, Snape/McIntosh want Hermione to do, why he faked his death, and what it has to do with snakes.  I've got my theories, but they are all half baked, so I won't share.  ;)  I will keep an eye open for updates, however!

I discovered your story because it's nominated for the TNL awards on LJ and I'm so very glad that I did!
I love the way you interweave Hermione's research in science and magic and her growing fascination with Severus in your story. I find her characterisation as a diligent researcher very believable and her talk with Draco in this chapter was quite moving. Snape's, er McIntosh's internal dialogue during Hermione's interview with Shingleton was priceless. Oh, and I particularly loved the line about the need for passion in research. Looking very much forward to more!

This story is very interesting, though most of me wonders why Snape is going through such intricacies to let his history be known, it seems a bit overwrrought - though I'm sure he must have a good reason...

I'm looking forward to you next chapter.  And I really enjoyed this one.  I wonder if Draco realizes how much of himself he revealed? 

You write such an amazing and interesting portrait of Severus! I love it!

Hm... I wonder if Severus and Gaspard were friends or rivals? Hopefully Hermione will gain useful information from her investigations and conversation with Gaspard.

Yay! i'm glad for the update because I love this story. I'm a little confused though... did Snape "come out" yet? I think I missed that! LOL Or is it coming up shortly?

Author's Response: Urgh. I seem to have promised too much. I was trying to find a cute way to say that he admitted out loud to what all of us already knew: that Shea McIntosh is Snape. Maybe I should ask you to beta my summaries, too? :-) I'm so happy that you enjoy the story!

Oh my! There has to be more on the way- and SOON! I really enjoyed reading the beginning for this. It is wonderful.I rather liked Ron's comment in Chapter two, about how little JKR had them accomplishing!Harry's calling is really ingenius!I love the whole thing!~

Interesting story so far.  I hope you continue with it and post again soon.

This is a very interesting fic. I like it a lot, especially all the research you seem to put into it.  It's one that actually allows (if not exactly requiring) you to think - one that isn't all fluff.  Not that I don't like fluff too, but this is a nice change of pace. 

I love that Severus did so much work on improving wolfsbane, especially with how much anger (if not out-right hatred) he still seemed to have for Remus (though, Sirius was almost solely to blame for that childhood trama of Severus'). 

I like the "nondescript, brown-haired man" who keeps showing up and giving her a nudge here and there in the right direction for her research.  A relatively safe bet would be to say it's Snape, but I don't remember if you've confirmed or denied that possibility... It's good that he isn't really interfering with her work, as in nothing he's given her has been something she couldn't find on her own, he's just sort of speeding up the process (like addressing the letter and owling it for her instead of waiting for the guy to show up and check his box).

Looking forward to the meetings with Minerva, portrait!Dumbldore, and this Shingleton person.  Hope to see more soon!  

This is a wonderful read. A full meal!

great beginning. thanks and looking forward to more.

Extremely interesting start.  Though I hated my three years at the Muggle institution you mention - obviously I was in the wrong building! I'm greatly looking forward to the next chapter.

wow! this is certainly getting interesting :) looking forward to the next chapter !

Well, this story is certainly beautifully edited. Heh.

Wonderful, fabulous! I am so very pleased with this.

Is this the end?  Will there be other chapters to follow? Is Shea McIntosh who I think he may be?  I hope there is more, I'm definitely interested.

Interesting. Very interesting.

I like that it's the squib professor who's name is Sherlock Watson. Most Wizards would never get the joke.

I also wonder just how many pseudonyms are being used...and if they are all Severus.

Enjoying muchly! Looking forward to updates!

Oh, this is an intriguing start. Can't wait to read more!

I enjoyed it.  That was fun. 

I love this. This has such an interesting plot, and I'm sure you're going to do great things with it!

Author's Response: Oh, thank you so much!  The plot will unfold in what I think will be interesting ways.  I appreicate your edits and your review!

I'm loving this story!

Ron's remarks about what DIDN'T happen to all of them were spot on splendid, by the way.

What a fascinating story!  I'm very intrigued and looking forward to reading more!

The first chapter was a promise, this one is a confirmation. Your writing is compelling and this story is shaping up to be one of my favorites. Loved all the facts you shared about the "sextect" and even thought some authors aren't capable to relocate JKR's characters out of Hogwarts in a successful way that is definitely not your case. I'm itching to read more about Snape's plans. I'll be on the look out for more chapters. Keep up with the good work.

Hmm. I must say that this first chapter is extremely promising. I like the way you write and the way you paint the atmospheres and places and in only one chapter you already put forward a series of questions that have definitely picked my interest and curiosity. Good work.

Absolutely loved Ron's comments about what if, in ten years or so, he had learned to drive a car and was seeing his children off at King's Cross!  Touche!