What a great breakthrough for Hermione...a new purpose, something to be passionate about. And if she could convince to go with her to the naming ceremony, well, she could convince him to follow her anywhere. They will be a great team.

This is so, so good. So in line with who they both are at this moment. And so moving how they open up and are honest with each other. The ball, the “prank”, the incident, the confession, the revelation...so well put together.

Squee!

This is so intricately and intimately emotional. What a huge moment for Snape especially.
Gosh your crafting of this relationship is really wonderful.

Beautiful chapter! Now Severus knows where he stands, how much she needs him, and he must be formulating ways to help. He will not let her down. Harry did the right thing going to talk to him, even if he is still prickly with him. He needed to hear that. And it’s lovely to see him taking the new information to heart, and to see him being there for her in just the way she needs now. Lovely.

Oh my, Crooksy! This chapter made me cry.
“Trust the scarecrow man” I LOVE! A message from the cat, through his eyes.
I am loving this story so much. Loving seeing them finding out more about each other and being comfortable in each other’s presence; trusting more and more.

Such a compelling story. A pleasure to read
Literate and compelling. Obviously you know something about ptsd. Well crafted story. Please write more.

That was a sad and satisfying farewell to Crooks. Well done!

So good! Thank you for writing. I love this so much!

I’m sorry if I’m repeating myself but I love this so much

Aww it was his birthday! Thank you for writing!

Omg that first line of the last section had me laughing so hard.

Oh no!

Harry! Hermione! Severus! Love it!

Fair terms but slightly sad. Such a good chapter