You are genius for characterizing the early Voldemort followers as drugged out party people! Brilliant take on the 1970's scenario that's more likely than the medieval vibe of most tales.

I really enjoyed this story, and liked every chapter. thank you so much for sharing!

I stand corrected it’s about to happen.

When is Hermione going to hook Ginny up with the guard? I’m getting tired of waiting for this to happen. Right now that’s the only thing keeping me in this story.

Honestly, I would have just let him remain at Azkaban because coming out would have meant having kids... And the idea is so viscous that I could have traded my morality for that, without a second thought. But Hermione, I’m sure, wouldn’t do that—let an innocent rot in a cell. Would she? I dunno, haven’t read that far, yet...

You said they won’t jump to fluff and love but it diesel seem so.
Picking her up and into his lap is TOO MUCH for the fifth meeting. And wait—isn’t he suppose to be Dumbledore’s killer? So how could she just let him comfort her like that? He was suppose to be a Death Eater according to Hermione. That’s too unrealistic. And going too fast.

Why would he suddenly hug her and why would she not object to being suddenly hugged? That clearly doesn’t sync in with human nature.

I really hated the way you insulted Harry being a gay, or even James being one, supposedly. That’s not funny. Get your humour straight and your head out of the gutter.

Wow! Snape the drugged up hippie death eater! Far out man!

Ah, the cracks in the frozen hearts begin to show ...

Hmm. If Harry was gay, wouldn't marrying harry be an option? yes she'd have to bear a couple of children which harry could then look after but they are at least friends. Thinking about it, they could use a surrogate to actually carry the child, assuming harry has some family money left. Of course, that would totally negate the reason for this fic. LOL

She might have been better advised to choose Gilderoy Lockhart; he, at least was attractive and pleasant before his mind wipe.

Tut tut hermione. A deal with the devil?

”Black was the new black”.. brilliant.
You are an amazingly talented writer. Your writing is better than JK herself. I love the slow build of this story, making it believable that this couple would find eachother.
Also a very realistic description on how those kinds of feelings start in a man. Most female writers get that wrong, not you. (Sorry if I assumed your sex incorrectly).

First time commenting sorely because I’ve been reading this fic non stop. The slow progression of their relationship has been a delight to read. You stayed very true to the term “slow burn” and Im loving it