Excellent, but a few little mistakes that were annoying, like 'drunken' instead of 'drunk' and 'thru' instead of 'through'. I really liked it though, I can't wait to see how it progresses. Your insight into Snape's mind is fascinating.

Zetera

ahh. masterful. i like how well you portray snape in this story, it's all quite fitting. i'm glad someone's decided to explore snape's past, too, he's one of the most intriguing of the HP characters. you do a job of it. you've a nice, strong style that gives the reader the feeling of actually being snape.

only small nitpicking comment that makes difference is grammatical/spelling crap. it doesn't really matter too much, anyhow; i was able to understand the story well.

i beseech thee, continue with this...

You do realise I have added this to my favourites, don't you? And yo do realise that if you don't update soon, I will hunt you down like the savage I am and torture you unto death?

PLEASE, write more... This is just too good to miss, and PLEASE don't make it slash, like that other person suggested. And for God's sake, don't make it too graphic if he meets that woman again, coz there really is just no need. Subtlety is the best plan, remember that.

Now, on to the next chapter! (Please?)

(No intention of sounding too demanding or over-dramaitc, but I REALLY like this story, as do many a reader according to these splendid reviews. Just... update soon, savvy?)

I really like where you're going with this story so far. I hope it hasn't been abandoned. I look forward to reading more when you update.

Hello,
I am impressed with your story, and hope that you continue writing more. I suggest getting someone to this over for you, since I saw a few minor errors. I really liked the idea of Snape drinking absinthe, as well - it just seems to suit him. Good luck with the rest of this, if you decide to continue it. I will defnitely be checking so see if you do :)
cheers,
Surlyse

this is quite good! please continue.

I think this is the third time I've read this story...I love it! Keep going...Its great so far... oh and I'll see you at the SOS!

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go you! cheshire raven, you rock! _ write more, more or i will strike my everlasting wrath upon u! _

"A taste of Hell, a touch of strange."

where did that phrase come from? who freakin' cares, i like it

this story is one of the few good snape fics i've seen as of late. i am so freakin tired of seeing nothing but slash, slash slash! this was a breath of fresh air, and even tho this is the first chapter i'm reviewing, i did read the whole thing, i'm just coming back to it. rambling now... sorry

I LOVE your story, so please don't stop writing. I only stumbled acroos this page a few weeks ago and have never written a review before, but here it goes:

I really like your style, very vivid, almost like watching a well filmed movie; I can see what's happening in my head and even though it's kind of scary, I like it.

I especially like the way you are handling Severus' inner conflicts and emotions, totally in character. Brilliant!

I've noticed a few spelling mistakes and some of them make a difference in understanding. If you want, I can send that to you by email, because I think it would bore the others if I wrote it here.

Please keep on writing, pretty please with sugar on!

Oh, brother. Had to fight FF tooth and nail to get this review to go through.

I love this story and don't want you to give up on it. It's dealing with Severus' past in a way that isn't done often at all.

I don't care how long you take between chapters, I will be waiting for the alert for the next and will be very pleased to read it. If you post and I don't review, FF has messed up the alert or I'm reading it from a different demension.

I love the way you are writing Snape. He is also my favorite character. I hope the Rowlings gives him more play now that things are getting darker in her books. Please don't leave me with Snape bleeded to death on the dungeon floor. Post more soon.

O, I like this story so far, you've really captured Snape's attitude. He seems like such an absynth kinda guy, doesn't he? -_- Lol! Can't wait to see what happens next!

Woo hoo, i finally got around to reviewing again, I like how you use your descripions and metaphores, they are eloquent, but you might want to up the rating if you're going to be that descriptive of chunks of flesh falling off people, it's something that makes many people queasy hehe.

Keep up the good descriptions and fix poor Severus, Please ;-]

Very well writen! A lot of feeling put into it or at least that's what I got out of it. It's possibly my favorite Snape fic I've come across yet! Keep up the wonderful writing.