great chapter as always, full of details and emotions. )

this was an extremely powerful and moving chapter. Severus is hurt in so many ways----- it isn't fair, is it? Looking forward to more

It just gets uglier the closer it comes to the battle.  Severus is so close to cracking.  He expects to die soon and is looking at it as the only way out.  How will he deal with any of this if he doesn't?Extensive psychotherapy is going to be needed before this is over.  For me.  We'll get Severus some help, too.

That was a chilling chapter.  I love the fact Harry appreciates Severus while he is alive instead of J.K.R.'s ending where he was acknowledged as 'One of the bravest men I ever knew.' which I found to be not only lame but a very weak statement of what he went through as a spy.

Yet another phenomenol chapter, rich with details and emotions. I'm happy to see an update before the holiday weekend. I feel so sorry for Snape at times. He really does have a lot on his shoulders and he's getting slammed from all sides. It can't be easy to keep his sanity and I'm glad Robbie gave him the Draught of Peace. Clever thinking on his part to give Snape something to calm his hysterics. I did have a bit of a deja vu moment, though, when Snape turned all warm and fuzzy towards Minerva. It was almost like the Draught resurrected some of the feelings and emotions he showed to her when he was affected by the Adfectus Curse. Too funny. Wonder what Albus would think of that??? tee hee.

I also see Severus in a different light now that he's trying to make amends for some of his past deeds. He took a lot of care and concern with Kreacher and then helping Neville and giving him some advice. The bit with Zabini was very insightful too.

The ending of this chapter was incredibly sad. I'm sorry Snape shut himself off from Minerva, even though she would find out what happened anyway. What a horrible burden to bear alone but at least he was able to share it by using the Pensieve.I'm really loving the way you've constructed this story and I'm very much eagerly anticipating the next update!!Have a wonderful holiday!GLM

Severus seems to have a closer than usual relationship with Minerva.   I was happy to see that Remus is trying to be friends with Severus.  Great chapter.

I decided to take your advice and read this story first.  I haven't read on this site for too long and I'm not real familiar with the authors yet and what comes before what.  So far, so good.  I'm always interested in the new twists different people put on the classic story.  Great chapter.

This was an amusing chapter.GO NEVILLE!!!    He's becoming a real leader for the DA.  It is interesting to see what that conversation with Severus has done to him.  He is more confident and his self-esteam is getting better.  It is sort of scary to see him scowling like Severus, but he is right 'there’s far worse things in the world than taking after Professor Snape.' It seems that plans are in the making for the eventual attack to the school.  It also seems that at least Minerva understands what the new prophecy is about.  I think I understand it now too after reading this chapter.I did enjoy the ending section of this chapter alot.  Severus must have to listen to the same ol', same ol' usual stuff all the time for him to comment like that.  I bet the 'little toe-rag' thinks about all that stuff 24/7, even while sleeping, if he sleeps at all. 

Another emotional chapter but great.Poor Severus!!!  It must have been the last straw when he heard that Johnson had died that morning.  It was nice of Poppy to be there for Severus when he needed it the most.  Poppy let him just let go and didn't say anything about it, but gave him the comfort he needed by just being there.  It shows that she really does know and care about Severus, and that is what makes her special.   I'm glad that Severus told Remus to be a man and that he told Minerva about the pregnancy.  It was really stupid of Tonks to be at the raid in the condition she is in.  STUPID GRYFFINDORS!!! There seems to be a new prophesy and it deals with more than one person.  It also seems that it is about the final confrontation with 'the little toe-rag' and says who will live and who will die.  I guess we will see.

This chapter had a veriety of emotions.  What Severus said to Minerva and Robbie in her office, if and I mean if, in the right/wrong context would be funny in a sick, twisted so of way, something that Bella would laugh at.  In this instance I think you were going for OMG!!! and !!!  I'm with one of your other reviewers in that I didn't know if I should laugh or cry at what Severus said and did before and after taking the Draught of Peace.  I felt sorry that Severus lost his mind in a fit of hysteria in this chapter.  I'm glad that Severus was in Minerva's office when that happened because it could have been disastrous if it happened in front of the whole school.  While having the Draught of Peace in his system he seemed drunk  or high on something, and I have to admit I did laugh at that.At least Kreacher got back to the castle with only a couple of crucios, it could have been worse.  And I'm surprised that Severus didn't get punished or anything of the sort, I guess the Dark Lord was PLEASED.IT'S A MIRICLE!!!    Harry understands finally and now will be able to trust Severus.  I was surprised that Harry saw what happened to Severus at that meeting though.  It was nice to finally have a conversation between the two of them and not have it become a raging fight.  I give credit to Harry, HE FINALLY GREW UP!Now to Moody.  I enjoyed that Severus ignored Moody for most of their encounter together.  I'm not really surprised that Severus couldn't really forgive him.  BUT in a way he did by giving Moody another chance.  IF AND I MEAN IF Moody messes up again, THERE WILL BE NO MORE CHANCES FOR HIM and Severus has very right the curse, hex, or what ever to Moody if he does.The end of this chapter was the saddest of all.   No wonder Severus was so depressed  when Minerva was with him.  I can't imagine having to do what Severus did and to an ex-Slytherin student you taught no less.  I'm surprised he didn't try something really stupid to himself once he got back to the castle.

An interesting chapter.  I enjoyed the conversation that Severus and Hermione had, their apperent brain holiday.  I also enjoyed the interaction between Gareth and Severus in this chapter.  It seems that now they will try to get along with each other and posibly forget about their pasts for good.  Severus had a stressful couple of days, with dealing with the Dark Lord ,the Slytherins and Zabini.  I'm surprised that Severus didn't have a relaps.  At least severus is getting help with making the potions for 'the poison', he will not have to do that fully.

Another great chapter.  Poor Minerva, I can see 'the plan' is taking its toll on her.  It is one thing to plan what will happen with Albus but another totally to see all the effects of 'the plan' in action.  I'm with Severus, no matter what happens with Albus, Harry will still have a hard time trying to trust Severus; it's even evident in this chapter and I don't think it will change anytime soon either.  I did wonder why Arthur was the one to be the leader of the Order after Albus died.  I got my answer and it makes perfect sense.  The last section in this chapter was very sad.    Each of the gifts that Albus gave each of them was thoughtful and shows what each person means to him personally.  I think the gift Albus gave Severus was very appropriate.  It shows that Albus sees Severus as a son and apart of his family; it also shows how much Albus loves Severus.  And Severus' acceptance of the gift shows how much Albus means to him and how much he loves Albus in return.  Their relationship is very much like a father/son one.

An interesting chapter.  I was surprised just like Minerva was that Severus would sleep in the same room that occupied Gareth.  I enjoyed the interaction between Severus and Gareth in the bathroom.  My favorite line from it was: “What the fuck do you think you’re doing!”  Anyway, the conversation between Severus, Hermione, and Gareth was very good.  You could see that Severus was annoyed that Gareth budded in while Severus was talking to Hermione, it just shows how much he appreciates her company.  Hermione's conversation with Gareth was interesting.  In my opinion, I think Gareth should take his own advice and understand Severus better before telling others to do the same because I don't think he really does know Severus at all, even if he thinks he does.  At least I give credit to Hermione for trying to be Severus' friend even with all the faults he has, it's more than I can say about some people.  I will give credit to Gareth for trying to comfort Severus at the end even though I don't think he is the right person for Severus to grieve in public with. 

This was a good chapter.  We get to witness some of 'the plan' in action and the people involved in it.  It was interesting to see all the emotions 'the plan' brings to everyone involved or not involved, from Minerva sobbing because she is having trouble with doing that spell she must learn and then overjoyed because she finally gets it to Severus upset to find out that Albus will let the curse take him so that Severus survives.  And others like Poppy that don't know what is going on and feel like they can do something but cannot.

This was a good chapter.  I enjoyed the confrontation that Minerva had with Alastor.  I believe the memories that Minerva made him see made him finally think about how his actions effect other people and the war(cause).  If I was in the same situation as Severus, I would probably act the same way after Melina's examination of him.  Also I would be very moody too if I didn't get much sleep because of the pain the injuries caused.  It was nice of Gareth to put the potion on Severus' back, it just shows how different he is from Alastor.  And it seems that both Gareth and Severus can be in the same room and have a civil conversation without acting like little children.

Another great chapter.  This was actually the first chapter I read completely the first time.  I just want to say, POOR SEVERUS!!!    He is lucky to have had that portkey with him that night or he would have died for sure.  It is nice to see Minerva, Robbie, Poppy, and Melina fuss over him and him taking it.  He must have been feeling really terrible to allow it though.  Alastor, Alastor, Alastor; I don't know what to say about him.  He makes me so furious   sometimes, especially when dealing with Severus.  I understand why he hates Severus so, but what he did was so evil ; he is acting like a true Death Eater , not someone who is fighting against them.  Even if you hate someone you don't curse them with their backs turned to you.  Minerva needs to knock some sense into him.

Oh, I forgot I hadn't reviewed here.  It hink everybody else has already said what I would. Except for one thing....on the second read I think I figured out which wizard Gareth means when he says he knows someone who can help HG get Muggle credentials for school if they all survive.  Well, actually it's one of two possibilities, given the description, “He’s underground, I suppose you could say.” But I would be willing to bet which of the two it is.  Underground, eh?  I suppose you could say, indeed.....Oh, and the desserts made me hungry...I'll take a fruit tart w/ coconut cake for seconds....

I'm finally getting the opportunity to catch up with this story. I've very intrigued! I have definite suspicions about "Robbie" and I can't wait to see how you unfold this story. I'm very sorry that I don't have the time for a more detailed review, but I'm so glad that I have something to look forward to reading in my few moments of down time. Thank you.

That was a bittersweet chapter, but very good.  I like the idea of the brain holiday.    Hermione knows how to make Severus smile and laugh, even if it is only alittle.  Too bad he will not open up more to her, I think if he did he would feel much better about things and give him some peace of mind.  She is right, in the library she is not a student anymore, she is a member of the Order just as much as he is.  I think if he thought of her like that then he might be able to open up to her more.

This was an interesting chapter.  I'm surprised that Severus was able to get what curse is inflicting Quin and got it so easily, but then again the Death Eaters are soooo stupid.  I'm glad that Minerva is letting up on Severus finally, but am suprised that Robert was the one to tell her to instead of her doing it on her own.  Hermione and Severus are getting closer as friends and I'm glad he is not going to push Hermione away just to save her from himself.  I know all to well that your friends make you feel better when things are not going right or you're worried about stuff; I feel alot better after seeing my friends too.

This was an interesting chapter to say the least .  Gareth seemed very scary  in this chapter, especially when confronting Severus in Minerva's office.  I don't think I would ever try double crossing him.  I don't know if Gareth was acting so he could get a rise out of Severus or if that is his true personality, but if he wasn't on the side of Light I would think he was a Death Eater.  I wonder how much Gareth truly knows about Severus even after Robert and Minerva talked to him about Severus.  I was surprised that Gareth did apologized to Severus at the end and that they were able to have a civil conversation after the confrontation in Minerva's office earier.  Hermione also surprised me too.  I would have never thought she would forgive him so easily and so soon after finding out about something that terrible.  I guess she understands Severus better than even Severus understands himself.  She maybe the one that would shed a tear for him and help him out of his misery and to help him forgive himself.

Sorry, I didn't have the time to read this weekend.  Another great chapter.  It is amusing to see all the tactics that Albus has used over the years used against him by Minerva, no less.  I can just see a pout on Albus' face when Minerva and the others don't tell him what 'the plan' is when he asks all the time.  Also Albus acts like a child at Christmas, trying to find out what their presents are (in this case 'the plan') and not finding anything out.    We see the stubbornness in Albus again throughout this whole chapter.  He shouldn't have underestimated Minerva at the end, she did warn she would make him comply no matter what.

Excellent.  I'm so caught up in the story it doesn't feel like reading words.  It feels like pictures in my head.  Sad, painful, scary....oh I want Severus to have something good after it's all over. 

Oh a very tearful and sad chapter.  Excellent.

My heart aches for Severus.  Poor thing.  I'm glad he has Hermione in this.