Having Snape suspect others of the kind of multi-layered plans and connivances in which he would indulge is both telling and realistic: we all tend to expect others to act/react in the same manner we ourselves would. Snape's entire anger/fears/resentments about Lupin's knowing that Harry is his son were so completely misplaced...your carrying that through to the very end of the chapter was well done.

hey great chapter

Quite an amazing story~ Gosh I pitied Draco so much in this one.. especially since there was no way he could escape without being wiped clean of his memories due to his blasted conditioning. Your comments at the end of the chapters are actually quite insightful and often make me laugh, especially about the naming the title of the story. I have to say, it really does fit. The epilogue brings enough closure without any sequel. I loved how the story progressed, especially with Severus, Harry, Lucius and Bellatrix. For me, this is the first time I have read a story where Lucius and, in particular, Bellatrix being more "human", more real. You got into their psyches pretty well I think. And urgh, Draco, I hate to bring him up again, with his little actual appearance in the fic despite my..fondness of him but when I was reading the epilogue in particular I though, "this could have been him without stupid Lucius taking such deep roots in the guy. He trusted Harry deep down but conflicting priorities made it just impossible. Strangely enough this new Draco and Remus fit very well together, I enjoyed the irony immensely too. Uh well, I think I shall stop here, I had loads of well, not-fun, but enjoyment from reading this story. Cheers~

Excellent story!

Absolutely loved this story. no other author (aside from the old jk herself) has managed to keep the characters as they appeared in the books. your story was compelling and simply, i loved it!

absolutely brilliant XD XD

lol at the last A/N hahaha

Love the story.

I loved reading this.

As for the sequel,I think that if you weren't comfortable writing it, then it was good you didn't.

I find that sometimes a half-heartedly written sequel detracts from the first one. So good on you for not attempting one!

Well, thanks for sharing a truly great story! :)

SSG

congratulations!! you wrote an awsome story, i really liked it =D

i thought you did a great job i loved this story, i am looking forward to reading your next story.

ah, that was definately a satisfying read. In particular I liked how you didn't warp Snapes personality to make him into some sort of misunderstood guy who was actually very nice once you get to know him. That happens way too often. I really loved how you showed that deeply insecure part of Snape where he believes that everone is laughing at him behind his back. Anyways, this was actually my second time reading this fic, I though it was too good to read only once.

great story. very different from the normal take on snape is harrys father. i really enjoyed that because you kept both snape and harry in character and their agreements towards the end were easy to imagine as true with the way you wrote them. i already saw in your profile that theres one story that wont be finished, i'll read it anyway but i hope you're continuing eventually!

wow- i just reread this chapter again and i cant believe remus said that! i was waiting for some scheme to jump out because snapes effectively arguing why the grudge he bears against harry is foolish and i was really hoping that lupin would pull that one out and be like 'gotcha'... interesting direction you're taking, though, with lupin and snape. cant wait to see where it goes.

I thought this was an excellent story. I really enjoyed the slow progression of their relationship from hate to acceptance to Harry seeking Snape out. And the smallest action or word meant so much. I like how there's no moment of "aha" where Harry or Snape says Dad/Son I love you" and from then on they are in perfect sync. So kudos to you. I'm sure you have a ton already, but I'm adding to your pile.

This was a great story...so glad to see that Severus is capable more of than snarling at Harry.