I really like this story. I like the fact that it is not a romance, more like a truce or a moment of understanding between them. I also agree very much with your interpretation of Snape and your take on teacher/student relationships in the wizarding world, which is why I give preference to romances where Hermione is an adult.
Lilith the owl is so beautiful, she would make a lovely painting ^_^

I agree with most of your assessment of Snape's character - but nothing should be made of his deranged behaviour in the hospital wing after the Shrieking Shack incident. He'd just been knocked out for about 20 minutes, which is to say he had been concussed so severely that in the Muggle world he would have been ordered to rest for a fortnight - and emotional instability is a common side-effect of concussion.

I like it. Your Snape was the appropriate level of...compassion? *something* Empathy perhaps. The letter was pretty good and the ideah was well executed. Hm...maybe that was a poor choice of words considering it is a romancer fic.

Regards,

CQ

I find this a very interesting fic and love your style. I also-and please don't hit me-am picking up on some Snape/Hermione undertones. Or at least some pre-Snape/Hermione undertones. *shrugs* I like that pairing so I like it, quite personally. The age differance doesn't botherme, personally, and wizards live a lot longer than we muggles. So what may be considered a long time for us may not actually hold true with them. Although, I *am* inclined to believe that teacher-student relations would well be frouned upon. But all that means is that they'll have to wait untill after she graduates. Or perhaps they'll just be sneaky. Sev dear *is* a Sytherin, after all.
May your muse forever shower you with ideas and shall you never be visited by the curse that is writer's block,
Trisana

One of the best Snape-Hermione fanfics ever(even though i tend to lean towards the 30 words fanfics, in this one the "shortness" makes it even better !And I totally agree with your assesment of Snape- he grew up too fast.
I'm so glad that you keep writing no matter how many reveiws you get. You are a great writer!

are u sure owls eat chicken?

Very fond of this fic.

very good in character ficlet

That was good!! It's nice to see Snape's point of view.. Love Lilith.. She's so cute! :) You write really well. Good job!!

That was really sweet! You keep Snape in character all the time! I like how you give him more depth than JK Rowling ever does in the first four books.. Well done! :)

Wow, That was really really good! I always thought Snape couldn't've meant what he said, because if he's good enough to turn away from Voldemort, then that should mean that he has seen hut and would not want to inflinct more. I mean, sure, he may not care about a stupid teenage girl, but hey, he's human

Good story!

I believe that I like your...characterization (portrayal?) of Snape, and your "mini-essay" :) idea makes sense. I also liked how you did not make this a romance, just an apology and a forgiveness. You write very well, and I hope that you keep it up!

please think of a way to continue please think of a way to continue...this was an excellent story. Really heartwarming...well in a way. lol.

it's a beautiful, lovely short fic and I like your story !
I'll hope to read others jewels like your fic...
Baisers
A french-fan (sorry if my english is basic...)

At first this story seemed to present an out-of-character Snape, but upon reading the second chapter and seeing your explanation, I decided that it made sense after all. Great job, I hope to read more HG/SS fics from you. ^_^