This story is getting more complicated with each chapter.  It might have been easier being Harry Potter's friend than Lily Evans'.

I like Hermione's strength in this story.  True, she had a bit of a breakdown, but don't we all from time to time?  She has a good head on her shoulders, and I think that's what makes this chapter shine.

that's our girl!  i'm dying to see what happens down in the dungeon!  thanks so much

i think that shows the abuser/ee relationship pretty well.  i am glad she started to get better.  great update.  thanks so much

Woo Hoo!  Enter Kingsley Shacklebolt!  That's just awesome.  I'm so glad Hermione finally had enough and went to bail out.  I'm also happy to see Mr. Snape has been taken care of for the time being.  I hope Eileen gets to have some peace and quiet for now.  I'm also happy Hermione is back at Lily's where she can get a decent nights sleep.  And I'm totally excited that she told Snape she's going to sock it to Dumbledore.  What and idiot!  I know I was ranting about that last chapter, but seriously.  The man is supposed to know everything, why send her there!  I hope he's got some decent answers.  Bring on the next installment.  Much Love ~Brena

Oh God.  How scary!  I knew what was coming...it was like watching a train wreck.  You just know it's going to happen and its going to be gruesome...but you just can't look away.  I'm so glad Snape is at least trying to help her, but sheesh what a piece of trash for a dad.  I seriously would want to kill Dumbledore for sending me there for the holidays with a family like that!  I hope she gets to give him a piece of her mind!  I'm so glad that you've said this story is already completed, that way I know I won't have to wait long to see what happens!  Much Love ~ Brena

Wow, Severus is creepy.  I mean seriously.  I love the man to death but his boy-self.  Total Stalker.  I don't know how Lily deals with that type of posessive behaviour.  And my heart still goes out to Hermione.  Being a third wheel sucks.  And especially in a relationship like that.  Its like you really need a friend but then you've got Snape to contend with.  And you don't want to just give up on the friendship because of his behaviour either.  Oh how tragic.  I can't wait to see how Hermione and Severus come to have the relationship described in the first chapter.  Much Love ~ Brena

OMG.  Poor Hermione!  I totally know how she feels being alone in a new school and just wanting to go back to where she had friends.  And that Sirius Black what a douche bag.  Wonderful beginning to the back story hon.  Keep it coming.  ~Brena

So, we meet again.  I started reading this story just because I noticed you were the author.  I usually like time-turner fics, but I noticed your name and was like "Oh! I've totally got to read this".  Anyways, I love your plot here too.  Too many times time-turner fics really bite-off one another.  This is totally different.  I love how you send her back in the beginning of 3rd year, so she really doesn't know a lot of whats supposed to happen or happens.  Like how Wormtail is really the traitor.  Anyways.  I'm going to go review the other chapters and gush some more about how much I already am in love with this story.  Cheers!  ~Brena

{Takes a deep breath!} I don't think I breathed much during this chapter! I've never experienced this kind of abuse and regardless of 'needing my home', would never tolerate it. That aside, I can see that in just these few hours, Hermione has possibly changed the outcome of Snape's time-line! Muggle authorities arresting Tobias and that may affect his job status; Ministry Auror's stepping in, now HG's met KS. A possible job for Eileen.The question is - has she actually altered the time-line, or do things happen for a reason? That no matter what she does, in the long run everything that would have been before, will still be the way it's supposed to happen. Things may not happen exactly the way it did before she interfered, but the results will turn out the same way as originally.

Everyone in this fic is totally messed up!  Lol.  Well, except for Hermione.  I think you portrayed the mentality of those who are abused well.  Between the fear and denial, there's little sympathy for anyone else.  It was nice to see Mrs. Snape be a bit nicer at the end.  It seems she may be healing a bit.  Hopefully, she will continue down that road and not go back to Severus' father if he gets out of jail.  As for Snape, git, git, git.  It's like he has blinders on and can't see Lily for what she is, or anyone else for that matter.

Oh my!I do wonder what will happen next!Poor 'Mione was having a tough time!And Mrs. Snape is an awful woman!Lol.Loving this!~ Angela

Despite all that she still calls him "Snape"  Mind you, in her mind I guess he is still her future professor!

Severus' home life is nothing if not fearful.  My heart broke for this proud young wizard who has so little power at this point in his life, and it sets the stage for his pursuit of POWER later on.Mrs Snape is a beaten woman, but perhaps with her new job and the assistance she will get from the Ministry, she will be able to become more self-assured and capable of defending herself and her child from the monster she had married.Hermione is as Gryffindor as usual, and her determination is probably what inspired Mrs Snape to take control of her own life.I'm glad you ended this on a happier note;  it would have been too sad otherwise.Now I find myself wondering about a few things:a) What brought Kingsley to Spinner's End at that time?b) What will Hermione tell Dumbledore about Tobias?c) How will Severus' and Hermione's relationship proceed?d) How will Severus' and Lily's relationship proceed?e) What will happen to Tobias?And I'm sure you will answer all my questions in due time!Great chapter!Beth

This chaptor reminded me of a song by Martina Mcbide Concreat Angle, although in the song its a little girl. It is about abuse of a child, every time I hear it it makes me cry that some children have to withstand so much pain. Thats how I felt about Severus in this chapter. How can any parent treat their child so is beyond me. I was so mad at Severus's mother but I realized that she is just as much a victum as he was if not more. I'm glad you ended it on a more happier note. It was a very emotional chapter but so well written, great job. Can hardly wait for the next chapter.

I think that I could never be a child welfare officer or a shelter worker for battered women as I would wonder what happened to make them so beaten down.  Women are often  made of sterner stuff, yet we break down too easy sometimes. Don't suppose you could have Snape's father's cell mate take a crack at him. .  .

Will it do any good to tell Dumbledore? I'm surprised he didn't keep her close to him to see if any information would slip. Oh, well... Great chapter, as always.

I really like your interpretation of Snape's home life.  I sort of admire Snape for surviving the terrors and understanding that I couldn't comprehend what he went through as a child.  The story is SO intriguing!  Severus and his interesting pride.  I've been checking back daily to see when the new chapters arrive!  Keep up the good work!

Tough Granger.  I like her!

AHHHHH LOVED THIS STORY SO MUCH! SUCH AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOSTER BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT!

I'm a bit confused about his petulant behavior. Wasn't he celibate for 12 or so years before he could marry her? Why is he acting like not having sex with her is killing him when they lack emotional intimacy?

One of the best time turner fics I have read. It was wonderful and emotional! Thank you!!

WOW!

I'm breathless just reading that!  Good battle! :)

Wow.  I really enjoy the original version of  these events, but I have to say that yours seems more exciting to me.  I love a Hermione that kicks some ass.  Harry is going to have a million questions that will not be fixed by a simple obliviate.  I hope that he doesn't take it too badly.  Really great chapter, although, did you have to leave us hanging?!?