Ahem - very impressive chapter, although I will probably have to wait another one or two chapters until I understand it all...

Brilliant fight.  Just what the old fart deserved! :)

Holy crap! That was just crazy! The imagery was phenomenal and the ending... my gosh! Severus is completely obsessed. I think you've taken Snape to a whole new level.Livvy

Woohoo!  I was right!  I was right!  I was right!  (Mostly.)  Wow.  I did not see that fight coming, and it was a d*mn good one.  Tearing down walls, doors, floors, oh my!So, does this mean that DD is going to control SS through, "If you want to see her again..." or bring HG back and have her act as an intermediary between the two?  Hum.  It would be more fun if you brought her back.  What a power play that would be.!You've definitely created a great dark hero.  SS goes well beyond mere bad-boy status.  More like an uber viper you have to keep on a tight leash.  Ssssssss.Thanks for the quick update.  Can you make the next one equally quick?

That was a battle for the ages. Oh my. Scary, very male, primal, and underhanded: everything one looks for in a good fight. Cheers!

Wow, wow, wow!  That was amazing!

What the HELL? Why did Snape flip out? Why'd he attack Dumbledore? Why did he hide the Horcrux? So many questions! Grrr. Great animagus form though.

Holy crap, Batman. Dumbledore does not fight fair. At least this proves Snape truly loves Hermione. However, Hermione probably does not know this.

Oh Shell!  Glorious new chapter!  That fight was just amazing!  The shields, the blasting and horrible, devastating emotions running through the both of them was so intense!And Hermione, how it was always Hermione in the end.  And love, not Harry's love for his friends, not Lily's love for her son, but Severus' love for Hermione will save them all. And how the Horcrux turned on Severus because of it, lending its power instead to Dumbledore - absolutely brilliant, lol.Excellent writing, darling!  Now, keep writing!!!!!

Ron Weasley the voice of reason and logic. That was weird.  LOL! Way to go Grotto spell. Hermione is still going to be pissed about it Severus even if it did save her hide. tee hee

Voldemort doesn’t leave fucking notes. Its weird when my thoughts end up in your story. How did you get in my head Shell? Hermione is a moron. You can kill her if you want.

Poor Severus, so put upon. So misunderstood. I figured after Hermione turned on him that he would clam up or shut down completely, refusing to co-operate. But then Dumbledore sent her off and the thought of not having her, not knowing where she was, was more important to him than the pain of her comments. I imagine Albus is going to rip Severus a new one, rake him over the coals and royally roast him alive at this point. Well, maybe not all that!

What a fast read -- wow!  I am feeling so sorry for Sererus ... I hope he finds a way to win back Hermione!

Very interesting.  I wonder what Hermione thinks of all this.  We saw how she reacted... but what will she think after she cools off?  As for Severus, how will he explain himself?

How dare the old fool keep you from her! She’s yours--not his!That blasted Horcrux has been Severus' undoing.  I know that he thinks he has a good reason that will explain why he kept the Horcrux hidden... but after reading the chapter for a third time, I decided to review the order of his thoughts.  His thinking is very disordered, and he flits from one extreme to the other:• What have you done to her? She’ll never want you after this--after attempting to… kill her. • How could you let this happen? How did she find that fucking book?• Perhaps tomorrow is the full moon. Am I so rattled that I do not even know the lunar cycle? I must compose myself at once.• He had his reasons as to why he’d had the Horcrux in his possession, reasons that could be carefully explained.• Of course I had it, woman--who else would’ve been powerful enough to keep something like that hidden for so long!• “Why don’t you explain to Dumbledore about your betrayal, Miss Granger?” • Think! Where could she have gone? Hog’s Head… Burrow… Grimmauld Place… Out of the country… Fuck! • Safety? How is she safe if she isn’t in my arms, under my watchful eye? No one can protect her as I can!This is not the Severus Snape that has worked so hard to serve the interests of the Light and the Order of the Phoenix!  His foolish decision to keep the Horcrux "safely" hidden in his own quarters has made a mockery of the man he had hoped to become.  Can this apparent change be the real Severus Snape, or had the Horcrux worked to subvert his own goals to overthrow Voldemort?One thing is for certain – Dumbledore had his attention now:  “If you ever want to see Miss Granger again, you will answer my questions!” And the "threat of keeping her away from him was Snape’s undoing." Perhaps now we will find out just what has been going on in Severus' mind... and why.Now... Ahem... You are an evil author and have proven beyond any shadow of a doubt that you know how to write an evil cliffie and drive your readers to distraction!  Great writing, Shell, and as I have no finger nails left, I hope you will update soon or I may run out of those tiny little Bandaids...  Whew!Beth

oooohhhh more ambiguous!snape.  tho i think this is only-out-for-his-own-interests!snape.  great update!  thanks so much

Snape was under the influence of the Horcrux; that counts for something doesn't it. Temporary insanity? Will Snape be able to talk his way out of this mess?

Severus didn't mean it did he? It was that silly book, he is for the light right? O dear. I look forward to him spilling eveything. DD is very clever, Hermione is his weak spoke, the heart. Can't wait for the chapter!

Aii, why did he hide it? I'm so confused! Talk about evil, evil cliffies.

Amazing love it Crazy Wow!

Weeeeeeee!  The sh*t finally hit the fan.  Excellent!In a way, poor Severus.  At least DD understands that SS is still under the horcrux's influence.  If SS is feeling horror now over what he's done, I can only imagine the horror he's going to feel when the horcrux is destroyed.And what's DD going to do with him?  Clearly, DD can't let SS go back to Voldy.  Or will DD use HG as the means to control SS?  Hum.  Definitely looking forward to the next chapter.  Update soon!

What a cliffie!!! Really good. Though it's a bit rich that Dumbledore would be angry with Snape for keeping secrets. LOL (Pot calling the kettle black and all that)So glad it's been updated! Missed you. =]

Shell, I LOVE this story. Love. I love your Snape, and the obsessive intensity of his desire for Hermione, and how we really don't know who he is truly. I love an ambiguous Snape!! And duelling next! And then what is going to happen to Hermione and Snape? You've got me captivated here. Excellent, suspenseful writing, dear.

Wow, that was intense.  I'm afraid for Hermione on how obsessive Snape is with her and I hate that he's deceived her and everyone else.  Wonder what the "good" reason for hiding the Horcrux.  Look forward to a new chapter soon.

Oh God, oh God oh God!!!  Who really is Severus?  Is he the man desperate to get Hermione back?  Is the man willing to do whatever it takes to protect what is his, or is that the Horcrux?  Has it been the Horcrux all along?  OR, did the Horcrux merely have him act on what he was feeling?  Oh man!  It's probably a combination of everything Another excellent chapter! And I just CANNOT wait to see these two in action!  Write more!  Hurry!!!