Oh, this was so beautiful!  I teared up at the end, poor Severus!  It seems he has a lot of healing to do before he can even think of opening himself up to others.  Somehow, Albus Severus had already wormed his way into Severus' heart.This is such a beautiful story.  Thanks to Marisol for writing it, and thanks, Muggline, for translating it!

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I just LOVE this story! My heart is all a flutter, but alas, I must wait untold weeks for the next chapter. Sigh...Muggline, please let Marisol know that she has my admiration and eternal gratitude for creating this masterpiece! And you also have my gratitude for taking the time to translate it. I know nothing about the German language. To think I could have missed this if it weren't for you. Thanks!

I hope, he takes more than friendship. He obviously loves her, and it seems it's making him sick holding  in what he truly feels. Look forward to more.

Perhaps someone like Severus should read Richard Bach. One book that might help is Bach's "Illusions".  The story makes you realize life isn't always what it seems but so much more. There is real magic in the world not just in fiction.

It was nice to revisit Hogwarts.  Some things never change and I think Hermione enjoyed the visit.  Her run in with Severus was interesting.  It was not surprising to see how broken and unsure of himself he is.  Perhaps he will accept her offer of friendship and maybe someday he will feel good about that choice.

Gosh, I don't know what to say. There is just so much more to this. I think he loves her. He's sick over it. I don't know. It seems so impossible, he's so destroyed inside. Livvy

Sometimes the most significant of changes can be affected with the smallest of steps. Beautifully done.

Oh, I welled up when Severus began to speak. The poor, dear man.

I wish them luck.

"But I don't expect anything from you." -- Great line. Poor Snape, unable to distinguish between potential friends and potential manipulators, but who can blame him?

ah, it would be nice to see them start forging a real friendship upon which they could then build a relationship.

Ooh, wonderful chappie, but for one accidental typo. You said simile instead of smile. Also, I'm curious, I never heard about that book or author. Interesting take on Severus as a lost man; quite a good spin! Hoping for updates :)

Ack!  Too short!I haven't the faintest ability to read this in German, but it is gorgeously translated.  And, I'm assuming, gorgeously written.My compliments to Marisol AND Muggline, and all the lovely beta team who go through the particularly difficult task of betaing!

Yay!  They made up, well, i hope!

Great chapter!  I loved the end - I hope Snape accepts her hand.

Interesting will, I wonder if it will have to be changed at a later date?

An angry Ginny must be a quite a sight. And not a person I would willingly make angrier. Maybe she can infuse some common sense in his little stubborn head.

I really do enjoy this story. Once again Severus deserves both a hug and a slap, and I'm not sure which one he should get first!

Hermione is lucky to have a friend in Ginny.  I suspect she will be giving Severus what-for.  I liked how Hermione fell apart a bit and how Ginny helped her get her act together.  It was a bit of a window to peer into.

Go, Ginny, go.  Go, go, go!  I was so hoping she'd see something in Severus' reaction, and she did.  It seems that our beloved Potions master is a bit worse for wear himself.  Hopefully Ginny can knock some sense into him.  I hope she brought a frying pan or something to bat him around with.

Great story, please finish the translation

Great story, please finish the translation

All right, Ginny, let him have it!  I'm glad that he seems to be suffering for his actions.  Maybe she won't have such a hard time convincing him to talk to Hermione.

Why is he pushing Hermione away?  Doesn't look like he wants to.