Hooray for exploitative hermione!  What a captivating story

Dare I say that Severus will neither shrink from nor push himself into the position, so naturally, Voldemort will annoint him. How very Slytherin of him. ;)

Great update! I really like voldemort wins fics but they often don't end. Hope this one does.

Haha, Mr. Lestrange's death is rather funny - it a morbid sorta way!I do hope Hermione gets the Horcrux information to Severus somehow!

Well, he isn't a knight in shining armor, is he?  He is brilliant and Slytherin to the core.  She shouldn't be surprised by his methods, but as noted, she really doesn't know him that well.  I am really excited to see how this all plays out, and hope that while the road will undoubtedly be bumpy, they will eventually get what they deserve in life.

Ohh, I can't wait for more.  Excellent.  I'm glad that horrible Lestrange couple are dead!  Vile creatures.

Oooh, sounds like Severus is doing his damndest to fulfill his promise to Hermione. I'd say taking out the Dark Lord's key minions is definitely a good first step.Go, Severus, go!

Wow.  This just keeps getting more interesting...  Thank you for continuing the story.

Love seeing Hermione in her own little world - like her taking a vacation from what she does on a daily basis, all the while maintaining her newfound hope.The subtlety is supremely Snape-d.  Can't wait to see how it goes in the divvying of the newly vacant positions, as well as how Hermione exploits it!

Has Snape written all over it! :)

I love how subtly you've hinted to Snape's work in the arising death eater coup =) Please, Miss, can I have some more? =P

Nice update. Thanks!

There are so many things I loved about this chapter it would take half the night to talk about all of them, each new chapter is better than the last.  I know I've said it before but I just have to say I love, love, love this story.

Love the opening up between the two of them without it all feeling rushed. 

That was amazing.  I love it.

Loved this chapter.  Humor, sex, discovery, it had it all!

wow, that was...wow...difficult to describe.  Made me feel rather tearful at the end.  Terrible situation for both of them.

wow.  I am intrigued.

wow, this is so heartbreaking!  Excellent story so far, however.

Oh wow, I am shocked, was that an unbreakable?  This man is a mystery.   I would have thought his vow taking days were behind him, though a vow you choose is far different than one forced upon you.  I can't wait to see her reaction to this turn of events.I am so in love with this story.   I have never read one from the angle of things going very wrong during the final battle.  It,s very angsty but it also has so much hope that things could turn around if they hang on to each other. Oh yea and thanks for all the cliffies (I love them) they do help to keep the tension up.  I'll just hang around here by my fingertips waiting for the next chapter.

I normally avoid angst, but this story has a depth and possible ray of hope that keeps drawing me back. Thanks for writing.

This story makes my heart ache for them. I'm so glad he needs her as much as she needs him. But now, what are their choices? Would he be allowed to take her from this place? If so, wouldn't alarm bells go off in Voldemort's mind? I anxiously await the next chapter.

Ahh!! Evil Cliffie!! Another fantastic chapter!!

This has the makings of a wonderful, rich story. Please do not let it die on the vine - finish it. It would be very disappointing not to know the outcome of this tale. I never bother to leave reviews, but thought perhaps it would encourage you to continue.

Would have thought Snape would have had his full of vows by now...Very moving chapter!Livvy