Why do I get this sneaky suspicion that Lucius is at the bottom of everything, from Ron locating a new chere amie to Severus possibly being a new dark lord.  Wonderful new chapter!  As always, I look forward to reading more!

I'm beginning to HATE cliffies!!!  But you rock my world when you update.  Nice going on this.

Well, at least Harry wasn't anoited with the protective ointment. now he can hurt, maim or otherwise disembowel Lucius where Hermione or Severus couldn't!I cant wait to find out why he went around the more tricky way of brining Severus back. He always seems to have a motive for everything he does.

Is this Lucius's way of getting back at everyone who has pissed him off. He takes Hermione's virginity when unnecessary, which deprives Severus of having a virgin bride, tricks Hermione into the binding by erasing her memories, lied about his wife leaving him, pretended to be reformed socially, . . . Now Severus is indebted to him for preserving his body and Hermione is indebted to him for assisting in the ritual. However, Lucius appears to be an evil bastard with his own agenda. I am dying to see what happens next.

Lucius has a certain talent for creating enemies, even in his family. If only Draco hadn't been thwarted time and time again in his attempts to see Harry...

Hermione's revelation about her marriage should be interesting, especially since I'm not sure now that Ron has cheated on her.

To quote Han Solo, I've got a bad feeling about what the tome/book said.  Why does it make me think that maybe the newly-resurrected Snape is perhaps hosting the soul of the Dork Lord??

Oh a very interesting chapter.  I like how Severus is torn between all the different emotions.

It'd better be soon!!!Okay, pressure aside... (hehe) I have to say this story is getting more and more interesting. At some point I thought I could figure out what actually happened, and then something else is revealed and I'm left with no idea.

So many questions! I am so intrigued to read more...

Sneaky Lucius... he knew Severus would want to strangle him knowing what he did to Hermione. Protective anointment, indeed... >_> Blast him!

The tome and those pictures of Ron... somehow I'm beginning to think that it was Lucius doing after all. I may need to re-read this one again. Who knows I might find some clue in between the lines...

In the meantime, just update quick... I'm nearly bursting with questions here!!

I don't think Harry will get the chance. Snape is going to kill him first.

Oh and here I was starting to like and trust Lucius and now it seems like he is bad and even worse that before Voldemort kicked the bucket.  Your story is getting better and better.  I can't wait for more.  Thanks for posting, JoAnne

Evil, evil cliffie!!!!

I wonder why Lucius wanted to have sex with Hermione. To get back at Severus, or to get back at Hermione? It seems like nothing was really wrong with his marriage, just that he wanted Narcissa out of the way while he wooed Hermione into bringing Severus back to life. I look forward to hearing Draco's explanation. Hopefully nobody gets upset at Severus for his part in the plan, since he really couldn't do anything about it. :)

Some how I think Severus is going to rearrange Lucius's face....maybe a few other parts as well.  You pulled the wool over my eyes, I thought he was a good guy!

Hmm... I would have loved to have  been a fly on the wall when Severus confronted Lucius. Sev's comments to Hermione lead me to believe that there is more going on than just that book! We know that Lucius is up to something because of what he's already done to her. Draco knows something too. I wonder what Harry will do with the info!

Interesting chapter- I am dying to know what Severus and Lucius talked about. I also think that Lucius was scheming more than just giving Severus's life back when he did this but to what I do not know yet - cannot wait to read more.

I love this story and look forward for the next chapter.....but I'm a little confused on a small detail.  “Please, come to bed. I’ll get you something to drink and eat.”“I do not thirst, nor do I hunger.”then later.....After many moments had passed, Hermione said, “I had Bozzy bring us a tray of lunch. Are you hungry?”“I am,” he replied, moving off of her to lie on his back.I'm just a little confused on whether he gets hungry or not.  Probably not relivant to the story. Sorry to nitpick.

I'm glad that Severus is angry on Hermione's behalf. 

Okay, so the book isn't causing all these bad things to happen--it's Lucius doing it all and making it look like the book did it?

What a tangled mess, but I'm so glad Severus is in looooove.

Interesting chap - poor Hermione - she has really been played and she (and we) doesn't know to what extent yet.  I look forward to the next chap - I can't wait to see what you write about Draco.

Wow, I am totally loving all the history and flashbacks that are happening here.  I'm just anxious to find out how Hermione and Severus work things out.  I'm totally impatient!  But this was really, really good.  Thanks for the update.  Much Love ~ Brena

Oh, I love that way that you've woven this alternate storyline back into canon. Brilliant!

Very cool, great fic!

I found it a bit confusing at first to be honest, but I still enjoyed it.

Whoah!!! That was very intense! Phew! I can breathe again. Oh I hope that she's able to get back at Lucius a little for the deception. And I hope that although he mislead Hermione he did have good intentions. But if he didn't, Severus will surely make him pay! Can't wait for an update. Wonderful story!

OmG. She's gonna remember! Woo-Hoo. I almost started to cry during the dream sequence though. How much he's hurting and she just wants to play 20 questions. I can't wait for the next chapter! Much Love ~ Brena