Thank you Bea for this update and for this story. I have loved every word from the first chapter. I hope Hermione or Severus will listen to their heart and one of them gives in and signs that confirmation. I think its turned into a game of "you go first." I also wonder who will put two and two together and figure out it was the Moonsong spell that healed Severus?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHAAA ANOTHER CHAPTER!!!!! TY  POOR SNAPE BUT HE"LL LIVE, AND  OOOO HERMIONE HAVING NAUGHTY DREAMS  HEHEHEHEHEHE I LOVE IT!!!   THANKS!!!!!

Hermione really doesn't like the celebrity, does she?  Poor Severus.

Boy, the kids at school must be driving Hermione crazy. If I were her, I'd move in with Severus just to get away from them... Then enjoy the fringe benefits of his presence. I bet he'd be glad to finish what her subconscicous had started in her dreams!

A small justice in having Maggie sworn to confidentiality, finally something's been done to curb her wagging tongue!  I'm suprised no one's commented to her on all her claims of Harry and Hermione's infidelity.  Does she watch all couples this closely? Is it Severus invoking Hermione's dreams now that he seems to be thinking along the line that the Bonding had something to do with his first recovery?  Interesting that the dreams seem to be pulling Hermione to Severus this time around...Should be iteresting to see what happens when she visits Severus!  Looking forward to the next chapter!

Well circumstances have definitely changed several of Hermione's perception of certain situations. *grins* If I were in her shoes, I'd be glad to take up residence in the Headmaster's chambers just to get away from all of the staring. Even if that caused another type of staring and whispering!It's always interesting how we don't appreciate some things until they are almost forcibly taken from us. At this point, I get the feeling that even if the status of the Bond has been tampered with by the curses and the counter for it, Hermione may end up accepting her marriage and even fighting for it.As for Maggie, she really doesn't understand that she only has her job on the Minister's sufferance at this point. It's a shame that Rita would continue to prey upon a person like that, but that's Rita for ya.I'm glad to see Hermione requesting leave to visit Severus. I look forward to their interactions. I wish you happy writing as always.~

Loved the names of the healers.  Very inventive.  I liked how you incorporated the bite from Nagini into Severus' recovery.Hopefully everything will die down at the castle and Hermione can finally lead a some what normal life.Hope these two get together next chapter. (hint, hint)xxxx0000

Very nice. Did the curse have any effect on the bonding?

Thank you for the update!I enjoyed the dynamic between Hermione and David in this chapter.  Particularly when David gave Severus a dressing down for his chastising Hermione.  What impact will Severus' "dying" and resuscitation have on their bonding?Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

sounds like they have a good case built up, they just need their defendant to cooperate in his own defence!

Good chapter - the testimony that they gave was interesting and well thought out. I loved the comparison of the Malfoys at home and Severus in jail. I think that shows the total injustice of the whole situation. Cannot wait to see what happens next.

He could certainly have done all of that and more. Canon is pretty sketchy on Sev's actions in 7th year, so I'll go with whatever you proffer. After all, Sev is the real hero of the Potterverse, without him, no story at all. Cool chpter. Many thanks.

I liked this chapter and I absolutely agree with you that Severus very well could have done these things to protect his students. I will not give him credit as a decent husband yet, I hope that will change before the story ends, but he does absolutely deserve the credit for being a brave teacher/headmaster who did his best to secure the safety of his students.  Update again soon.

Thank you for another great chapter.

I didn't think Hermione was so ambivalent still. I thought she yelled at Severus to motivate him and that their encounter showed promise. Anyway, I love the way these friends band together to accomplish a goal. I think Kingsley would be a good Minister of Magic.

congradulations!4th place!Thay have to let Severus off or at least realise him to be in Hermiones care.Hope you can update soon.

(nods head) yup, sounds like stuff Severus would've done as Headmaster that year.  Acromantula venom - ugh, I wouldn't have taken the job of collecting it!  I suppose the kids will have to testify for the Malfoys, who did save Severus' life.  thanks for the new chapter!  Free Severus!!

Trust me Bea, I doubt anyone will have a problem with the canon liberties.  Actually, I think the added information makes sense and adds to the story.  Great job as usual!

I really like how you've shown Kingsley here. And Luna and Neville are just adorable! Thanks for a great update.

I'm glad they are all willing to testify on Severus's behalf.  But yes, I agree, the Malfoys at home and Sev in Azkaban is really not fair. 

Thankyouthankyouthankyou. That was such a long dry spell.I love it that once their eyes were opened, the kids admit they were wrong big time and rally to the defense with the same intensity they used to overthrow the "Tyrant of the Dungeons."  Hope it's not too little too late. 

Great chapter! Thank you very much, I really enjoyed it!gab

Things look good for Severus.

another fabulous chapter to your oh-so-compelling story.  i always get a little choked up by scenes involving enumerating all of snape's covert actions on behalf of the right side, and especially to protect and aid the students during that last year.  (you, yourself have been responsible on more than one occasion for the lump in my throat!  - i'm thinking of the potions masters amalthea here.)  i guess i'm conflicted about the malfoys, because in this story they saved snape, which is a big plus for them, but other than that, i have no love for them, really.  anyway, i'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!

I'll be glad when all this non-sense is over and Severus and Hermione can get back to the issue at hand lol - are they or aren't they going to give it a go? :)