Words failed me the first time I read through this chapter. Second time around, I might have a bit more luck!Wow. Great chapter! Very impressive thinking on his feet from Severus to get Hermione and himself out of it.I'm very happy to see Morgen in Trouble! Looks like Voldy has a new chewtoy for Nagini.That sharp pain of Hermione's, at the moment Morgen 'helped' Bella... I wonder what it could be. Very intriguing!Something that didn't occur to me on the first reading, but did on the second: Moody's magical eye. In OotP, he could see Harry in his Invisibility Cloak with it, and somehow knew where Disillusioned!Harry was. Did Moody see Disillusioned!Severus and Hermione?

What a great battle scene! I am still transfixed by the quick succession of spells, Bellatrix's death, Hermione being tortured, and Snape's amazing thinking to prevent Hermione to be given away to Death Eaters. Brilliant writing!

Great wonderful chapter! Morgen killed Bellatrix, ooo is Voldy gonna be po'ed!!I think I should mention, I love Severus Snape!!!!! and I love your writing!

"Ah, Petal"... *swoons*It was quite thoughtful of Morgen to dispose of Bellatrix so neatly.  Perhaps now we'll see her roasted on an open spit by Voldie? 

THANK YOU! I knew you could do it! So much intensity in one chapter. I'm sure Sub Hub is taking care of you. Maybe breakfast in bed. Excellent chapter. I'm glad Snape was able to protect Tonk's and her Mom. Waiting for more. Patty

[...]Even if Dumbledore were not to hold me responsible for her death in such a case, I would still be held responsible for her loss. My trustworthiness would be called into question by Dumbledore, which would only lessen my usefulness to you, My Lord.[...]You know... I could hug you now. And kiss you and hug you again. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Wonderful, wonderful lines. Of course, his one defend from all this is to show Voldemort than the top priorities is to win the war. And all other matters should follow after that, not before. I will never doubt your talent for story-telling again (not that I did before, but it's just that the place where you last left us in last chapter was so intense, I just don't know how you could twist it around for our favourite couple's favour).Great update. Looks like no money in the world can save Morgen now.And such tenderness from Severus ... I love it. I love it all. I'm waiting (not so) patiently for your next update. Do hurry!! :) 

Quick thinking on Severus' part there, eh?  And maybe a bit of growth for him as well?  Even though I know it's partly from the curse, etc., I love the relationship you've put these two into.  As aggravating as it must be to warm severus up to even the idea of any kind of relationship, I think you've done a marvelous job with it so far.  :)  If he were still alive in canon I don't think you'd be too far off from the Ole' Bat. 

Well, thank you for rescuing her from a fate far worse than death---and him, too! Some lovely moments amidst all the excitement. I particularly liked: "Your … rodency? Rodenthood?" (What does one call the little vermin, anyway?)This continues to be a huge, powerful, nasty piece of work---and I mean that in the nicest way! Well played, indeed, all around!  Can't wait to see where you go from here!!!!

excellent excieting chapter.

wow is all i can say and wow again wonderful chapter hun i was wonderign how yuo were gonna get the out of thereand bellea being dead and morgen taking the balme wraps her up nicley thnak you

Wow, Morgen is in so much trouble!! At least Hermione and Severus don't have to worry about her anymore. Voldemort will see to her demise. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Whew -- amazing action scenes. I'm always a little amazed looking back that when you first began posting this story it carried a PWP designation...it's taken on so many other dimensions as you've progressed -- romance, angst, intrigue and great fight scenes too. I'm never sure where it's going next, which is wonderful!

That was very vivid!  Thank you for the warning about food...Wonderful, thank you.

WOW!  That was a FANTASTIC chapter!!!And Morgen.  Oh dear gods.  She's a bitch and I have no use for her, but sheesh, she didn't actually mean to kill Bella.VERY intrigued to know what the sharp pain was, though.  Odd that she didn't drag Snape down on her, innit?

An exciting and eventful chapter.  Thanks for writing this story.  I've been reading, but have been bad about reviewing.  This chapter was a good one.  Fighting is hard to write, but you managed to make things clear.   And the bickering DEs were well portrayed.  excellent job all around!

Almost (but not quite) sorry for the red haired siren slut.  Killing Voldy's fave sex toy and concubine is not going to do her any favors.  Too bad Hermione couldn't do any wandless magic here and had to play the damsel in distress.  Kinda cool to see both the Tonks women in action.  If Narcissa was there the mini-family reunion would have been complete

knew it was coming to this--it sucks that Hermione can do nothing while Morgen & Moldy are running the show.  Ugh.  Hopefully it won't last too long.

bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo!!!!!!!!!!! WELL played INDEED!!!!!!!!! And petal well that just melted my heart!!!! And bella dead cheers all around!

The first time I read the title I thought it said "

Prostitution" not at all the same thing!

I am an unworthy reader who has failed to review this so far. So I will say that this chapter, as well as the entire story, is fantastic! I rarely read WIPs because sadly, I am from the generation of instant gratification and I need the whole story now! Reading this has been a lesson in the enjoyable yet excruciating world of patience in reading. I am actually finding some satisfaction in taking time to ponder (obsess over?) what will happen next. I am so glad to see that people think that Bella's death lifted the curse. I was afraid that maybe because Bella is not around to fulfill her obligations to Voldemort that it would now fall on Hermione. Yikes! Must stop thinking so much. Anyway, brilliant story, every minute of it! Cannot wait for the next chapter. Literally. *smiles,yet sighs*

I have a feeling that no matter what the out come of the war is, morgan wont be alive to buy severus as her husband

I'm usually a wimp who avoids angst and torture. However, already being imeshed in this story, there was no turning back. You certainly do angst and torture well - the little hints of support from Severus thoughout made it bearable. I can't imagine a more perfect revenge against Morgen. By knocking Tonks down - Severus saves Tonks, wipes out Bellatrix (?and the curse), and sets up Morgen for Voldemort's wrath all without casting any suspicion in his own direction. Very impressive. Now, if the curse is gone, can they stay together without excessive angst? - Please!!!
Thank you!

wowee wow!  what an exhausting chapter!  what was the pain hermione suffered?  was it the cessation of the curse or the sympathetic vibration from the death of bella?  thanks so much for sharing you considerable talent.                                        

Oh, WOW!Brilliant chapter. The battle and the sheer lunacy of Bella and Morgen was amazing. I love Snape's term of endearment at the end.

What a roller coaster ride! Found this great piece of FF yesterday evening and had to cut don on my beauty sleep considerably. Great! Thank you!