i hope this change is permenent.  he seems to have finally opened his eyes and mind.  great update.  thanks and mucho smoochies

The horrid memory that Scorpius saw with Severus really seemed to effect him.  Not enough to make him turn away from his grandfather right away, but I think there are a few chinks beginning to appear in his armor.  The Potions team contest is a great idea.  Working with Albus to show what they can accomplish is bound to help Scorpius see the error of Lucius' thinking.Beth

Poor Scorpious.  I'm glad he's come around.

how you resolved the scorpius situation was neat and loved how real the hernione near rape and scorpius bitterness were.

severus seems to have acts of service as a love language! 5lovelanguages.com

amen! loving this chapter especially! =)) 

great chapter!

WONDERFUL STORY. SO MANY TWIST AND TURNS! IT KEEPS THE STORY INTERESTING. I WOULD GIVE YOU MORE STARS IF THERE WERE MORE TO GIVE. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK.

This is so different than anything else I have read and believe me I have been reading way too much. I am enjoying the way you write and love how you let us hear his thoughts, that is my favorite part of your writing. I can see there will be some interesting chapters ahead and can't wait to continue.  :-)

It should be a good revenge on the head girl, etc.  I really enjoyed the chapter.

I don't know who to feel sorry for the most Severus or the little girl.  Great job at describing Severus' emotional dilemmas.

I really have to comment on Severus' medical task at the end of the chapter.For whatever reason you decided to do this, it occured to me that this young woman would probably grow up more well-adjusted and accepting of her body because a man took the time to explain and be gentle with her.  This way she knows just how normal her bodily functions are and not the greatest of mysteries, women only, to be hidden and ashamed of.  Regardless of how mortified men may be, it might make all the difference in the world to a young person to know she is normal and menstruation isn't a "curse".

THIS IS ONE TERRIFIC STORY YOU ARE WEAVING. I HAVE ENJOYED IT FROM THE START AND IT JUST GROWS  BETTER & BETTER. I WISH YOU HAD ABOUT A 1000 MORE CHAPTERS FOR US, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I WOULD GIVE YOU 100 STARS IF TPP HAD 'EM. ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES. JIMBO

I so understand that Severus wanted to take the potion because being a potion master is part of his identity. I am glad you made that clear and explained by doing so that it has nothing to do with a problem to cope with physical disability, but with his whole identity as a person. I can relate to that, I still view myself as a scholar even if I don't work anymore at a university.And I am very glad the potion worked and he is healed again. His physical healing seems to support his emotional healing as well.

First of all sorry for not reviewing every chapter of this wonderful story of yours but I want you to know I am still hooked and still very impressed about the way you let this story evolve. Every chapter is fresh and meaningful and you neiter rush things nor drag them out.I really liked the way you let Severus deal with this frightened girl in this chapter. His choice of words is so in character for him and at the same time a sign that he has broken through the wall. What I particularly like is that it seems he is now able to actually receive the acknowledgements he gets, wether is is from the students or from Hermione. It's so nice to see him becoming whole. The bonding seems to be exactly at the right time in his life.

“Yes, but you are my soppy, wet thing.”We really are making progress, LOL.  I'm so pleased that the potion worked for him.  I liked Poppy's comment that she would have to talk Molly our of some of her ideas about the bonding.  She really does know Molly well :)

I have read the whole story in a matter of days. I do apologize for not leaving a review on the other chapters. I have absolutely fallen in love with this story. Out of all the SS/HG stories I have read this is the best! I can't wait to read to the end. Hopefully a new chapter is on it's way. Great job, truly great job. 

It makes me so happy that Severus will become headmaster.  One less thing to worry about is a blessing indeed.  I am hoping that Scorpius is just in denial about what he saw this time and so became defensive of his grandfather.  Maybe when he has a bit of time to himself to reflect upon what he witnessed, he will begin to understand what Severus is trying to teach him.  I hope Severus gives Dumbledore some serious Hell before he thanks him for giving him the gift of Hermione.

I can't help but feel Hermione is a little too naive and trusting.  Yes, maybe Scorpius did feel badly that his grandfather was in pain, but how does SHE know that he wasn't crying because of the torture - and secretly wishing that his grandfather could have gotten away with the despicable acts anyhow?  Tears and sadness don't necessarily negate the wish for evil.  Sometimes the intent is still there...

I wonder what they will end up doing with Scorpius.  I'm so glad that Severus will be Headmaster.

“I don’t care what you say. My grandfather loves me, and he taught me that I can have anything I want if I’m strong enough to fight for it.”“Yes, by all means, fight for what you want. But use good and not evil to get there. Evil begets more evil, and it will destroy your soul like it has done to Lucius.”Fantastic, and well written!  Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

This second visit into the Pensieve was more brutal than the first for Scorpius and for Severus.  I was heartened that the boy was so overcome that he buried his face in Severus' chest and cried, but I think it will take more Pensieve visits and perhaps a bit more than that to get through the misplaced adoration and respect he has for his grandfather.The news that Severus will be Minerva's successor as Headmaster is wonderful, and I'm glad that he has found something that he can thank Dumbledore for after he gives him a good tongue lashing for not consulting him before he "arranged" for him to survive.Well done!Beth

Very nice. Maybe he's starting to get through, but then Scorpius *is* a stubborn Malfoy. ^_^

awww....how cute! the Hermy & Sev part, I mean. wow! how you come up with this is beyond my understanding...you're a genius or something.... (: great chappie "Cheers!"

Powerfull chapter, Severus is getting closer to cracking the boys armor. Yes he loves his grandfather but he needs to understand that sometimes his grandfather's ideals are a bit twisted.