What a story. I am blazing through it, shamefully jumped over the Aristotle soul quotes to read about Severus, but will catch my breath now, re-read calmly, and remember to watch details, not just plot.  Gods.  obssessive Love.
I always did want a reason to read Avicenna, being interested in herbs, gardens and the Moorish-Spanish times in European History, Al- Andalus. a time of true scientific curiosity and partial tolerance.
Our times could learn something from those inquiring minds. Why do labels have to strip people from feeling tolerance with each other ? well, It is wonderfully written , and am truly delighted you have not stopped writing it.  

Wow, this story is so intense. Usually I dislike stories that have anything to do with spirits or the afterlife or the soul. This story put the aforementioned in an entirely different perspective for me. I truly hope that this story gets finished sometime.

So glad you've come back to this story. This is a great updates. I'll keep my eyes on the lookout for more.

Oh man, I got so excited when this popped up on my alerts. You did not disappoint.

Very interesting story! Thanks for the update!

An update after all this time was such a welcome sight! It's such a good story! 

Events in this chapter are really ominous though. Bet it's that Edward Teach--he's always given me the creeps.

Catching up with this story--so compelling, I'm not reviewing much.  I really like the continued closeness of Harry and Ron and Hermione.  A lot of stories have them drifting apart right away, and that doesn't seem all that likely to me, given what they've shared.  Snape's manifestation and the small boy and the brown man all have me a bit puzzled, but I'm sure they and their roles will become clearer with time.  I'm also a bit shocked by the rule-abiding Hermione's willingness to push ethical boundaries here.  But what really gave me pause in this chapter was the furnace.  If it was in the hidden basement, how did she think the house was heated?  How would she fill it with fuel?

I am also very glad to see this story. It is very original and just keeps getting more interesting. I jumped on the update as soon as it hit but shamefully didn't review right away for which I apologize. Love the story. Best wishes, Kat

Lovely to see this! It's been one of the fics on my wistful list--unfinished fics so good I can't help but reread from time to time and check to see if there is anything new. And Lo! (please forgive the Tolkien moment) here is chapter 17 with more to come. Rubs hands gleefully and jumps right back in.

Oh my God, you're finally back! I had already given up hope on the story being continued, and I'm really happy to be proved wrong! Wonderful chapter and great story, keep up the good work!       Cheers and welcome back ;D Luiza

I come back to this so many times and I'm always incredibly disappointed that it's abandoned. Is there any chance at all of you letting someone beta the finished copy?

The situation with Cheat was never resolved. I don't trust him to keep this information to himself, and Hermione seems to feel no compunction to do the right thing and let Kingsley know that they had a falling out and he has left angery and in possession of this knowledge. She needn't tell Kingsley exactly what their falling out had to do with.  She could even say he was afraid that she had been tempted to keep Snape in his body permanently.  Kingsley wouldn't automatically assume sex to be the only good reason to bring back Severus Snape.  From his point of view there could have been many other motives. Snape is a hero, an Order Memeber and a friend.  He would understand the temptation but would also trust Hermione would never actually do such a thing.Hermione and Kingsley stupidly had never really investigated Cheat's personal integrity when they allowed him to sponser this project and know everything it entailed.  That seems odd considering what they had just endured from Voldemort.  How did they know Cheat didn't desire eternal live himself?  Have only the short sighted people survived the war? Cheat's open ending, I suppose, is in keeping with the genre.  There have been many horror movies that have left an open ending, adding to the present fear the knowiedge these horrible things could be rediscovered, and all Hell could break loose again. Also, most horror movies need individuals making stupid and short sighted choices to create the perfect storm for dangerous outcomes. Everyone in the audience is yelling "Don't go down there!" or "How stupid could you be!" Well done!

Hermione, Hermione, Hermione...Now what's going to happen to you. I'm sure Cheat won't be finanancing your research any longer. Why didn't you destroy the everything as he asked, after Cheat was back? Will you do it now? I doubt it. How do you know he hasn't gone right back to your house and stolen it to be used for nefarious purposes? You are the lamest Hermione I've known. You should be sharp as a tack and figuring out this stuff before it happens. Are you just so traumatized by the war that you've lost your edge? 

This feels wrong. Totally wrong. It isn't like Hermione to be so foolhearty. That's why she wanted Harry to destroy the Prince's book. Her Gryffindore impulsivity must be ruling her. I don't like this.  I hope I'm wrong and nothing bad happens to Severus.  It might be good if Cheat never gets back into a body, I think. Now, how to remove him from the earth relm? Command him into the veil, I think. She never really checked out why he was so facinated with Serius' death.  He's too good to be true. Too rich, too generous, too seemingly benign and too handsome. I think Cheat wants Hermione to make him a horcrux.  Who is he going to kill to get himself torn to make a piece for the horcrux?  This is Dark Magic. This is the stuff of Voldemort. Snape did it, but I sincerely doubt he enlisted a dead soul to go into his body. That isn't at all like him.  I know HE isn't this foolhearty. And it sounds like Hermione has been shagging Cheat. But it doesn't sound like she's in love with him.  It doesn't seem like Hermione to be this easy to influence. I'm missing something. How could she continue shagging Cheat in Severus' house? Doesn't Hermione see that she has fallen for the same ethical lies that allowed Snape to take The Mark, to his ever lasting despair? I truely hope this is what Severus wants Hermione to do so that he can speak to her.  I hope she remembers she loves him. She is out of control right now.  (or under control) Too bad Harry doesn't know what she's up to. I think he would try to stop her. He wouldn't exploit Severus Snape this way, and I don't think that when it came down to it, he would ever want Hermione to try to actually make a Horcrux and that is where this is headed, I am pretty sure.  I don't think this is what Kingsley had in mind when he allowed her to do this either. 

Are you going to finish writing this story...Just curious on how it's going to end.

This is such an amazing story--so engrossing and original!I sincerely hope that you have not abandoned it, although I note the last update is more than a year ago...Please let us know your intentions.  Thanks.

I was devastated when I realized there were no more chapters. I'm anxious for another one and can not wait until you have one out :)

Wow, this is an intriguing story.  So odd and different from any other I've read--it just hooks the reader right in and doesn't let go!  I can't wait to read more!  Do update soon.

I've just get irremediably hooked on your story.I truly hope it isn't abandoned. It's wonderful!Keep writting, please!

I wonder if Draco wants a permanent break?  Will Severus stay in his body permanently?

smile - where in the world will it go next - thanks for the grand work!!!

Oh wow... awesome story and brilliantly written! Can't wait for more!

NO! I can't bloddy believe it!so that was why Draco was so excited by hearing about the existence and effectiveness of Snapes potion!!I would never have guessed.he wants to be dead. crazy. his body would move around but not with his soul.hm. what he had experienced the first time his soul was distracted from his body must have been something wonderful. But it didn't show on his face. other from the experiences we see on dead peoples face, where the observants often described peace, beauty, calmness, anything. but not what Hermione had seen.that is interesting.Does that have to do with him not being "really" dead by dying natural death?I mean, he can return any time.And what about Teach. He still is a ticking bomb.When and to whom will he tell or sell his story.And is Snape right. The potion as a weapon for a corrupt, terrorising tyranning governement?to really bring back ghosts of the past?to use their knowledge etc.   sort of secret weapon.but Hermione is right. the asked soul can refuse cooperation, but on the other hand, a much crueler soul can creep into the body. waah.well, for the moment it is Snape. So there are 3 happy people. I guess.And Draco really had the decency not  to return during love making. He is a gentleman after all *gg*They had to wait for their moment for so long.And I think Snape can be content. This time it is at least the body of  a young Slytherin, and not a totaly unknown american wizzard.must be hard work for Hermioe to make believe it is not Draco standing in front of her. but on the other hand, it seems to be quite easy. but for how long???

Thank you for the update!  Another great chapter.  Thank you for writing! 

wow!  what now?  besides another cup of tea!  great update.  thanks so much