I like that Hermione is not the "usual" fanfic Hermione- she's not desperate to fall into his arms. In fact, she's telling herself not to even have a whisper of hope that he might care for her. Strong, sensible Hermione- my favorite. These two play a dangerous game, with Voldemort and with each other. Fascinating.

Great chapter, as usual!

Oooh!  The angst!  But, it is of course, quite beautiful.  Thank you so much for writing.  I'm enjoying reading along with the updates.

It looks like things are really going to get complicated now. If the Dark Lord suspects, Severus will have to come up with some reason why there is so much of her in his recent memories.

I like that you have had Severus show a weakness, a vulnerability, when dealing with Voldemort. After all, the man couldn't have been perfect all the time. That would have been just as suspicious.

Explaining his search away by having to protect those memories from Voldemort was good thinking - certainly sounds plausible. (And is true as well anyway!)

I loved the little tie-ins to DH in this chapter - suggesting disfigurement to disguise Harry, and learning Extension charms.

yippie she did it

i knew she would

as for snape i think he likes her a little to much for the good of the story i hope they are able to get together again soon you can see it is torture for snape too

wtg great chapter

hope to see a new one soon

thank you

 JUlie

Ahh but, I think his reasoning is a weak one.  Does he really contrive to see her memories simply because of the Dark Lord or is it because he wants to know how she feels before he places his own heart on the line?  If he were not a man I think her reaction (becoming ill) would tell him what he wants to know, but alas he is ALL MAN.  This is both a good thing and a bad thing.  Well done Lariope

Not dead, thank you very much.

Exciting, interesting, so well written... I take my hat off to you. I cannot wait for updates, tho I assume something of this caliber takes time to craft. Your Snape is just perfection.

You're killing me. If I start making a list of lines that I LOVE from your story, it would be nearly as long as the story itself. My personal favorite at this moment: Who is this man that I married? Where does he go and what does he love?

Seriously. You're killing me. Brilliant. I have to work now, dammit, but I breathlessly await my continued read this afternoon.

I finally have some time to catch up on my reading, and find this gem! How did I ever miss it? Enjoying tremendously. The detailed peek into Snape's mind is done very well, I believe every bit of it. And I always did think that, all those years later, he must think that Dumbledore was still disgusted by him. His own self-loathing, reflected in the eyes of others. Excellent.

This is an intriguing spin-off of the MLC.  I like that Snape is holding on to his 'instructor' persona - for their mutual protection.  And Dumbledore seems true to his manipulative self.  I'm curious as to how far into canon you'll be venturing in this story.

I enjoyed the 'double blind' conversation as it is used in real life I expect.  This story is quite good because of the dry, factual way you are telling it.  It drives home the feelings of war and fear.

I had to go back an re-read this. This is such a wonderfully written love scene and one of very few that show some kind of truth. Hermione's reactions are spot on and it's nice to see a scene that focuses on the emotional and mental part of female sex rather than the less than realistic quardruple orgasm that all romance heroine virgins seem to be blessed with :-) (not that that isn't nice to read, but I realy liked your version better.) Good job! 

Terrific stuff.

ok short and sweet but i still dont know how you are going to pull a happy ending off

i loved the chapter btw

I absolutely love this story!!! Each chapter has  its own very unique element. In this chapter, I particularly enjoyed your creativity with the spells/charms...so much fun to read!

I also continue to enjoy the wonderful repartees between HG and SS! Brilliant characterization!

You are a gifted writer Lariope! 

I'm glad to see the seeds of something growing in Sev's mind with regard to Hermione. I'm not really sure what to call it, it's not respect or affection, not yet anyway, but maybe soon... I look for ward to the next chapter!

“Ten points to Gryffindor,” he said. Did Snape realize that he's just given points to Gryffindor for the first time ever ?

He is a very bastard, really. He could be more nice with her. She's keeping his secrets, trusts him and he's just, well Snape.

I'll just add that I love this line : “How charming it is when you repeat everything I say.”So very Snape. I love this fic so far. Just one chapter to cath up my late and then I must wait for the next like everyone else I suppose. *deep sigh of frustration*

What an ungrateful man. After all she's done for him. Hope he would apologize for that in the future.

Very interesting again. Spice it up? *hopeful smile*

Poor little thing. If Hermione can't see how desperate he is I would gladly take her place to comfort him, in every way possible ... ;D

It should'nt be allowed that married people could take points. But that's the fun of it. Very good chapter.

Hmm. I can imagine hoe disturbing it would be for Severus to see his young wife even younger. If he has a guilt complex now, it would be even worse to see har as a little girl.

Loved the duel. I'm glad Hermione got him in the end!

Very good, your Snape is the wonderful bastard I've always adored and your Hermione is very compelling and lovely to read.  Excellent job, please keep it up!

Good to see him explain at least a little bit, even if only on Dumbledore's orders. Loved the disguise charms lesson, and the sparring match - this sort of thing is something that definitely needs to be practiced!