,Great story! Really loved the plot, though personally thought that it was a bit OOC for Snape to continue an affair with a woman who had essentially raped him. Will investigate your other stories though, I enjoyed this one!

Wow--what an amazing but complicated story!  It's complicated in the way you wrote the characters.  They were hard to love, but I still adored nonetheless.  Especially Snape--wtf?!?  I really wanted to throttle him for the horrible decisions he continued to make, even with his enlightenment and revelations.  Reading the love scenes between him and Miranda was very uncomfortable because I get jealous easily when it isn't Hermione, but I understand why you included them. His continuation of the affair despite knowing where his heart is made him a selfish bastard, but a realistic and human bastard.  I know many men who act like him.  As for Miranda, as much as I dislike her, you did a great job in creating such a convoluted character.  I really loved the inclusion of Draco and Neville--a wonderful camraderie that you've thoughtfully included.  I so hope that a sequel is in the works as I'd like to see SS & HG carry on in some way, hopefully with happiness.   It doesn't have to be a long one, just a oneshot would satisfy.  Despite my need for an epi, I think this story has ended wonderfully where it is.

So, I read this whole story and loved it but as a seventies music fan I just had to come back to this chapter and figure out the songs.  I knew Look Into the Sun by Jethro Tull almost right off and I suspected the third was a Led Zeppelin song, but I could not figure out the second!  I'm glad someone already asked so I was able to get immediate answers.  Love the whole story and your original characters!

Great story, though I was sad to see it end where it did! I'm now wondering if there's a sequel... since I wouldn't mind knowing whether or not Hermione and Snape figured out a cure for him, and how their relationship progressed etc... But yeah, great read! ^__^

Aww this story made me sad, to think he'll die within a year, that's hard for me, because I really think after 20 years of suffering, dying is even worse.  But that's just me, but this was a good story even though I didn't like the fact  that he continued an affair with her, even after starting something Hermione.

Wow! I have to say that this story was one long bumpy ride. You created a great original character that I couldn't stand, and I detested Snape for what he was doing to Hermione. I LOVED IT! I also love that you left the ending open so that we could all imagine our own ending =D. Thank you for this story!

I think there is more to Miranda's evil agenda than merely seducing Snape. But what I really want to know is what were the tunes Hermione played? The descriptions sound vaguely familiar.

“he suddenly realised that in none of his encounters with Miranda had he ever used any kind of prophylactic, Muggle or magical” One word for you Snape DUH!!! Now that I have that out of my system I can go on to comment on the rest of the chapter. Whew! I liked Snape bringing the letter to Harry. The lack of open animosity is a beautiful thing. Severus is damn near saint like for forgiving Hermione. I hope he goes to see a medical professional regarding his impending death Mr. Diagnosed by non medical people.

Do you have a sequel planned for this? I thought it was completed but there are too many things just cut off for it to be an enigma in the ways of 'The Lady or the Tiger' It has all the makings of an excellent stiry bur seems like a skeleton of one right now. I never count chapters so I must say i was surprised at the end. I thonk Miranda wanted alot more of something from the both of them, and her character was too consistent and an unknown variable. I did very much enjoy the 2 Gryffindors and 2 Slytherins so close though. An excellent avenue. I hope there is more to come someday. This has excellent potential.

Gosh, I thought Hermione was being uncharacteristically nasty there.  I hope that they can come up with a cure in Part 2.  There is going to be a Part 2???  This has been an unusual and terrific story.

What a great story!  A bit sad at the end but I liked the way that you ended it.  I am now going to go on to your next story - I hope you keep on writing!

Good heavens, I couldn't stop reading! Well done!

Yup. They deserve each other. Glad it's finished.

I confess, I was going to chastise you about leaving us "up-in-the-air" but after reading the reviews and your answers I await the next part of this awesome story.   I know SSHG will come up with a cure!  I will call this "Part 1" has been just fantastic.

What an interesting story!  It read as very well plotted and the Snape voice seemed kind of distant and formal at times but then that was in keeping with his character.  I loved the scene when Hermione regaled Lucius in Azkaban!  good stuff!   thanks for sharing your hard work with all of us readers!  -- Hilaria

Drat!!  Its over!  I was surprised though, if I had been the one she railed at in prison and had basically been abandoned by, I would have gone the guilt route.  I'd have gotten someone else to drop that little bombshell about Miranda/Snape dying and then waited for the inevitable lament, "Oh forgive me Severus, you must forgive me.  It was the residual malevolence from when the dementors were in Azkaban, making me say all those nasty things."  but nicely done regardless.

Ach! I'm going to have to pull out my inner Gryffindor and just be blunt. I am very disappointed! From a reader's p.o.v. - I couldn't believe this was the last chapter and that you wrapped up the ultra-dangling 10th chapter with so little information. I can see that from a writer's p.o.v. that you told the whole story, and rather well [no doubt about it, you write well.] This final chapter just felt rushed.I like all the ruffles and flourishes; all the what happens now and afters. I like stories to be all wrapped up in a pretty package and tied with a bow, not leaving so much to my imagination. After all, left to my imagination the Potion's Master would be dying in a most gruesome and debilitating fashion in less than 6 months, alone and unloved because Hermione has run off to live with Miranda as lesbians in Rio de Janeiro, both women pregnant with Snape's children.

great finish, even though Severus is dying, gives them something to work on...

Well, this story had a lot of twists and turns.One thing confuses me, though.  Draco saw Severus in light without shadow.  How does that translate to dying?And if the spell doesn't reveal the same thing to all people, how is it used as a diagnostic tool, since different people would see different things when using it?

Wow, exonerated, but stuck with incipient mortality.  What a rollercoaster you've taken Severus on.  I'm even more hooked on this story now that he's hearing the ticking of the clock...

Here's hoping for a happy ending beyond the fic! :-D

Author's Response: I should think Hermione and Severus could pull something off. :)

Everyone seems to be acting strangely. When did Hermione suddenly become so shrewish and obnoxious? She's been so collected and self-possessed throughout the story and now she seems to have a different personality. Granted, being suspected of murder is enough to make anyone cranky, but Snape spent the night with her! And Harry seemed to be acting a bit oddly, too. Is he somehow under Miranda's spell? Why hasn't anyone thought to ask Miranda where SHE went after leaving the infirmary. She's obviously framing Snape out of spite. That's my two cents anyway. I'm off to read the next chapter and get some of my questions answered.

Oh, goodness!  This intrigues, it does, it does!  I'm so glad that there are several chapters posted!

Great story, I don't think it could've ended any better :)

I can't believe it is over!  This was a story that I never ever wanted to end.  :)  It was a great ending... I just wish it wasn't over.  This story was fantastic.