Concern and fear are so much intense when you're in love. You know, the more I read it, the more I really like this fic.

Just when I thought it was good Hermione had Moony to confide in! I'm glad that the memory of Hermione can be at least a little bit of comfort to Severus in his darkest moments; yet at the same time it's a double-edged sword because of everything she stands for and all she reminds him of.I'm glad they have the rings it's at least a bit of a security blanket for them.

Oh I do wish we could have both our heroes together again!Hermione must feel really grateful she at least has someone she can share her secret with; even if it is Moody.Yay! An army of Potters.*Goes off to review the next chapter*

Oh My God. This is so good. I can't wait to read the next.

Whoa!  Throughout my reading of DH, I never felt as emotional as I did reading this chapter.  Great job!  Don't mind me, I'll just be going to my room to cry, now...

I've been following your enthralling story since the first chapter and have been increasingly more and more impressed by how you are weaving your own story into the story as written by JKR.This chapter, however, takes the interwaeving to a new level. I've always wondered about the story with Hermione's parents. The picture you have presented with this chapter had me feeling the despiration and and desparate hope that Hermione is also feeling.I regularly check here and at Ashwinder and the SSHG Digest on LJ for updates. I saw in review responses below that you'll soon be posting in real time, I wish you all the best for further speedy writing.

well that was intense! whew!

This must have been difficult to write. All these spur of the moment decisions that could possibly alter the rest of Hermione's life. When I thought about it, I could not imagine what it would be like for her to finally have time to relect back on what was done, regardless of it being for her parents best interest. To have, within about 20 minutes, completely wiped out your entire life! Parents, home, all the little things that collect from living. To literally become a homeless orphan for their safety! Great chapter.

A very well executed chapter.  I enjoyed the brief kiss interlude...the phrasing was beautifully done...feathering his lips over hers and pulling away before he lost himself.  Cheers Irish

You are going to spoil me with your speedy updates. Please spoil me, I like it. I was glad to read the discussion of how to save the Grangers. It irks me to no end when Hermione does the charm herself, then removes it and presto all is well. I think it is more realistic that she botches it and or her parents are pissed. I know I would be. I hope Snape took enough of Hermione's hope, determination and dare I say love with him? He is always so surprised at her loyalty. ((sniffle))Thank you again!

 Well done, great chapter! It squeezes just perfectly in between the book events... and seems to explain some loose ends quite well.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad it worked for you!

i loved how you tied in facts from book seven, and i enjoy it more that Severus thought it all up!

Grim. So much hardship and loneliness for both of them. I can't wait for the next chapter, knowing how much work went into keeping in canon during the events of HBP, DH-land should prove to be very interesting.

*whimpers*Oh, the poor thing! But you've got him taking such good care of her *whimpers some more*.I was delighted to see an update today!

I just find it incredible how you manage to fit this story into cannon so flawlessly.This is another wonderful chapter Lariope! I'm always so amazed at you way of writing. How you can make this two characters say so much without saying anything or connect each other so deeply without touching (though I wouldn't object to a nice snogging session ;)LOL).Another amazing chapter and I can't wait for the rest."If all is lost,"I love that part it's so much more expressive than "If something happens to me" I'm glad you worded it like that.

I can hardly breathe.This story becomes more and more complex as it goes, and your writing, more intricate. I am so glad you wrote it. Thank you, thank you.

I'm a big fan of this story.  I have to say that the note from Severus has me a little teary-eyed.  It's so thoughtful.  The words "if all is lost" seem so perfect.  You're a very good author.  Keep it up!

Wow, devastating to watch while you are taken away from your parents memories. At least they will be safe. I gather at the end the bones will turn into bodies. I like the way you have developed the, for lack of a better word "pull," Severus and Hermione have for each other. When they are together, they seem to be having to hold themselves back from their affection and physical need just to reassure each other.

Wonderful update.  Last two lines round out this section very powerfully.  Look forward to more.  This is a very ambitious AU retelling of DH (unless it starts to diverge, as I devoutly hope.)  Well done, as always.

Do I need to tell you again how I love this story? This chapter was marvellous, I am so impressed on your writing. The way you follow DH, but makes it all different, and way much better in my humble oppinion. The interaction between Hermione and Severus are so amazingly perfect for their situation, the lines so wonderfully written. And I am soooooo happy that Severus helped her getting her parents to safety just as I hoped you would have him do. Not that I actually doubted, he is truly the hero I fantom him to be here in your story. Yup, I am getting more and more sure that when this story is finished it will belong to the group of very few stories I can read over and over again and love every time I read them. Until next time:-))

well taht explaines a lot i was wondering how hermione got them to austriliabut a very good chaoter indeed my friend i wish they could of had a little more time togetherbut alas they will at the end i hopethanks for sharing as usual 

You're doing a wonderful job of filling in the blanks that JKR left gaping.

That's a nice and neat way to explain Hermione "never having done a Memory Charm before" in that café after the wedding. :-DThis was wonderfully intense. Hermione is handling things surprisingly well, but then, she's lived under plenty of pressure and having to make tough choices for several years by that point.

Well, that was a really good chapter (even w/o the snogging session). I'm liking this story even more with each chapter. Thank you very much and please update soon.gab

A multi-page essay is in your inbox. I'll just take up the position as your greatest fan and bow down to your greatness now. :-) You keep delivering with every chapter. I'm deeply in awe.