In spite of the harsh way in which she had addressed him, Snape silently acknowledged her competence and appreciated her commitment: perhaps it wasn't impossible for a Gryffindor woman to show some capacity for forgiveness, after all.

-Well, I certainly didn't see any in that segment; I only saw Snape bending once more-only this time, she behaved like a woman in love, rather than Princess Lily. Although it was a bad idea for Hermione to have to go to Malfoy Manor, considering that she was tortured by Bellatrix there (this could have been useful information for Snape). But then, she did walk off to let Snape die, while the Malfoys rescued them.

Nicely done.

Awesome story... one of those you no longer find these days... thanks for sharing!

I'm glad you finally posted.

I have loved the slow and cautious development of their relationship when I previewed this story, weeks ago.

Now, reading it again - and with such smooth English ;) - I have felt the same sweet emotion.

Good job and good interpretation. Your Snape and Hermione are a perfect couple and their love fills my heart with tender, precious feelings.

Steps and missteps - the longest journey is the one that is never begun. Their journey together almost wasn't; such small things can determine the fate of a relationship.

So good to see you again!

I loved this one too. Again, I'm amazed at how lovely and brilliant your writting is. I loved the develop in their encounters, how simple and deep it was. Specially how Snape became interested in her.

Just one thing that I don't agree.. I don't think that in this situation Harry would be only giving her distance calls. I don't know, I've always pictured him as loyal.

I love this story for many reasons.

First of all I have enjoyed the overturn in the attitudes of the characters, with Hermione more Snapish than Snape while he is more pushing and resourceful.

Then I believe that the force of the tale is how Snape experiences for the first time what friendship is and means (specially with regard to forgiveness), how he has to learn to decode (your words) its language.

But in general the story is full of little smart considerations: from the fading of the vow, causing the rescue of Snape by the Malfoys to the invention of the potion representing a new opportunity for them all.

Many kudos for this great story. I hope you will give us another one soon.

Hugs.

Lovely. Thanks for posting!

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Great story. I really liked how you described the start of their relationship through those 12 steps!