totally bought into Lucius' charm--what has he done to them?  those ominous words about Severus??  Damnit.

"what would the world think??"  Frak that whine.  She did what she set out to do--give a dead man a second chance at life and right a grievous wrong.  She may be angry with Lucius now but she ought to thank him later.

ACK!! This can't be good... I have so many questions that need answers!! Did Lucius bring him back to take some sort of revenge? So Severus is powerful, will he become the next Dark Lord? What happens if Severus dies now that he's been brought back once, can he die? Eekk! I can't wait for more!!

An amazing story.  I'm concerned about Sev, though.  He's been gone a long time w/o food or rest and it's hard for me to imagine he's a match for a healthy Lucius....

I wonder what Severus thinks that Lucius did. Perhaps she wasn't supposed to have sex in order to get her virgin's blood. Did some of Lucius's actions bind him to their fates? I look forward to the next chapter and discovering what plans Severus has. How will he enter society if was thought dead?

Great chapter, kind of creepy though.  Will Severus get the white of his eyes back?  That really weirded me out.

Oh, no! I was really liking the Lucius we saw in the beginning, but this malicious Lucius is way too much for Hermione. I can't wait to see what Snape does!

All I can say is WOW! Can't wait for the next chapter!

Yea!  Welcome back indeed! 

OH MY GOD!!!! O.o

I knew there was something fishy about Lucius given how Draco behaved earlier, but he seemed so friendly that I was really really trying to convince myself that Draco had just misunderstood something or other.

Now I'm wondering about that book. Is it really the book on it's own or does Lucius have a hand in that as well. I'm thinking yes he does. I bet he's responsible for Ron's actions as well, I bet he knows that Jeri woman and have made her give Ron love potion or Imperiused them or something. And her dad, Lucius probably messed with that as well. And what a coincidence that he would just happen to own that painting that they found the potion recipe in. And why exactly did he fall out with Narcissa? What does she know? And what did he lose? Or did he lose anything at all or is he just pretending in order to sound like he's a good guy? I bet he's got ambitions of becoming the next Dark Lord OMG!

Harry, forget George and meet with Draco! That is SO much more important, because I'll bet he knows what's going on and is going to tell Harry everything he knows.

Write more quickly!

Ooh... long and lovely! Such a well written, fantastic beginning! Cheers!

hooked!

Wow... what a GREAT story! I really love how you handled the emotional aspect of her night with Lucius, including the morning after. It does make me wonder if her dream that night was really a dream or Lucius was jumping the gun a bit...

I cannot wait for the next update! 

Another wonderful chapter, again well written and good characterization.  Good job and I wait on tenterhooks for the next chapter!!

oh my is right.  you know what there is just too much yumminess in this chapter.  Draco needs to stay out of his father's business.  If he knows whats good for him.  And Harry is a true friend, staying by her even if he doesn't know what is going on.   And I wonder what Ron is doing,  hmmm.  

Well, it's done now! I wonder what everyone--Snape, Narcissa, Draco, and Ron--are going to do when/if they find out. I feel Lucius has definitely used Hermione, I just need to figure out how. I can't wait for the next chapter! Brilliant!

Oho! That sneaky Lucius – he planned this all along and the book is helping to keep Ron at bay.  I can’ t help think that Ron and Draco are going to find out anyway and that both are going to cause a bit of trouble.  Not to mention that Hermione said she likes loyalty in her guys and she’s shagged Lucius!  Tsk tsk tsk! What will Severus think when he finally comes around to his good senses…  Is he going to come around to his good scenes? Or will he be some kind of monster?

There is such a dark element to this story, so many innuendos and cunning schemes by our Slytherin. I’m enjoying the twists.  Look forward to the next chapter…

Ooh! She did it! He did it! I mean, they did it! :P You know, I don't have any objection with HG/LM, in fact other than SS/HG, I'm quite fond of SS/HG/LM... yea, in the threesome way (anything as long as there's Severus! Hehe). I mean, I feel strongly about fidelity and faithfulness and okay, Severus was single and so was Hermione. And I don't have problem with the three of them until you pointed out that Lucius was someone's husband and Draco's father. Oo.. that made me wince a bit. That was weird. But that made me glad - sort of, that you didn't linger on the 'procurement of next ingredient' process... (although, I am a bit disappointed too... argh! I can't make up my mind!!) Anyway, I suppose it's good that you didn't focus too much the mechanical part of them doing it, or it'll over-shadow SS/HG.

Ah, but Lucius was being sneaky, ain't he? Wanting another go... *snerk* He's really appreciating what's before him, ain't he? Sneaky, sneaky Lucius... tut, tut. He's a man after all...

What's with Draco, though? Hmm... curious. I think he knew that Lucius was finding a way to bring Severus back. Did he also knew about the necessity of virgin's blood? Maybe he didn't think Hermione was strong enough for this project? But can he possibly be concern enough that he'd talk to Harry about it? Concern for Hermione? Hmm...

Next chapter we'll have Severus back, right? Whee!! You said that he won't be rough with her? He's just wanted to convince his mind that he's indeed back with the living, ain't he? Well, I can't wait to see how you're going to write that part. How do you write someone being half-dead and satisfying his lust? Of course, not to pressure you or anything. ;)

Can't wait for more. Update quick!!

Lucius liked it did he....Poor Hermione - one great looking man down and one to go - hmmm the choices.  Love this story and cannot wait for the next.  The plot is fantastic.

Wow! I just came accross this story tonight and it is just superb!!!It is beautifully written and your plot is so clever and intriguing...so curious to see what happens next!Your story also has a dark element to it that is quite haunting. I love it! 

I was quite worried for a while when Lucius said that he would need a lust potion as well. However, it seems he made her first time an enjoyable experience, enough for him to want an encore. Harry noticed Hermione looks like a W.O.M.A.N. now, although he could not identify the difference in her appearance. Ron would certainly notice if he saw her. Draco's non-apology was funny. It sounds like something a husband would say. "I'm sorry we fought," not "I'm sorry for hurting you," or "I was wrong." Where is Draco, anyway? Hopefully not spying in the Manor. I am anxious to read all the nitty gritty details of what happens during the ritual with Severus. Next chapter?

yikes, what DOES that Draco want?  I sure hope Ron is busy with another new girlfriend, and Cissa has a new boyfriend, so that Hermione can stop feeling guilty.  C'mon, Snapey!!  Potion in next chapter?  Thanks for updating.

I hope Hermione soon realizes that she and Ron are not meant for each other. Maybe it will take Ron cheating on her for her to realize that fact.I am glad that things didn't get too weird after Lucius and Hermione had sex. I am looking forward to seeing Severus after he wakes up. Hopefully Hermione will have some tender thoughts about Severus before that occurs.

Draco and Ron? Hee. That is where my mind turned. Please tell me Hermione didn't forget her contraceptive potion. And I agree with Lucius' idea about Severus.

keep em coming this is great.