Loved it!

Very well done! There was so much you placed in these two chapters. It was a fascinating insight into Hermione's mind, and her persistent nature. Thank you for sharing your story.

Well-written, in-character and entirely plausible! Bravo! The bit with the Thestral was clever indeed. Thanks for sharing and the story could easily be lengthened.

I'm not surprised that Hermione didn't ask for forgiveness; several generations of Gryffindors have been raised to believe that anything they do is right. But I'm glad that Severus attributes that to pragmatism rather than the sort of conditioning he faced as a student.

I am not surprised by the attitudes of Hermione's parents. Any child who pulled that one on me would have to do some really, world class groveling afterwards--and as I said, Gryffindors aren't trained for that. (frankly, I'm surprised that McGonagall feels guilty at all about the whole thing).

Extremely well done. I'm so glad they met. And Snape doesn't need charms to pass as a different person; all he really needs is a decent stylist, contact lenses, and a modest amount of cosmetic surgery undetectable by magical means.

Oh, excellent start! I think I know where you're going with this. I am glad that in this Harry and Hermione do try to retrieve Snape's body; much better than forgetting he ever existed afterwards in canon.

Another possibility that Harry and Hermione didn't think of, and probably just as well, is that there were several werewolves in the battle. Bet they got hungry.

This was a very enjoyable story. I liked the way you created an emotional tie between the characters without descending into maudlin romantical silliness. Thank you for posting it!

Very well written. Sequel? :D

You did a *marvellous* job giving us an insight into the mind of firstie Hermione.

Hermione had long since given up trying to fit in with other children; instead, she tried to be helpful. Her mum had told her that helpful people were always well regarded, but as a Muggle-born, she was at a disadvantage here. The Purebloods and Half-bloods already knew the accepted customs and behaviours of the Wizarding world, but the Muggle-borns were left to flounder. There was a Muggle Studies class, so why wasn't there a Wizard Studies class? It would have been terribly useful. Instead, she'd made do by carefully memorising all of the Hogwarts rules.

I wish other writers - especially Hermione haters - would get this into their idiotic heads.

This is amazing. Severus Snape is a genius, genius man. Lol.

This was absolutely wonderful to read. I always love reading your stories, but this one was one of those that you just hate getting to the end of--you just want it to keep going and going! I love how you've written everyone in here.

This has to be one of the best written fics I've read in a very long time. The progression was very logical and the story itself was riveting. Excellent job all around.

This was so very well written. I'm not a Severus/Hermione shipper usually, but this very good. It was a nice, clean cut story. You should totally give yourself a pat on the back for the way that you paid attention to detail. I also rather enjoyed the way that you stayed true to every single character. You made it so very believable. I read a lot of fanfiction that doesn't do any of the above. So, fantastic job!!

Oh, that was absolutely delightful! First, McGonagal, who couldn't love her? The conversation between them was great, and Hermione's concern for her, and the other way 'round... Then there's this immage of Hermione living on her own, being able to walk to and from school, make tea and do her homework at her lesure. A life most young adults would envy, though the reasons behind it weren't ideal. The short appearance by Hagrid was great! Love that dear, sweet half-giant! The scene with the rat was hilarious! The bit with the otter in the tub was great as well! Ah, muggle romance novels... How long has it been since I've read one of those? This story has the feel of one though. Not so much in passionate romance, but in the picture of a young, indipendent woman, making a connection. Add to that, this whole thing was just so beautifully written!

luv it... =)
sequel?

Really good pre-romance story ;)


Very promising and well-written!