No, Severus! Not that Miranda bint! Look at the lovely woman on your ooother side. You know, Hermione? There we go. Good boy.Anway, interesting beginning! I'm looking forward to how you make the SSHG relationship come about (with a sidetrip through Severus/Miranda, I assume? With maybe a bit of Draco/Hermione?)

An interesting first chapter, I think I will like to read a bit more. you do have some heavy warnings on this fic though, making me think this will be rather dark. I must also admit that I am very HG/SS oriented, so the hint that Severus will in this fic be involved with Miranda is not to interesting for me. I know I am probably childish, but I don't like either of them involved with others in stories where they are among the main characters. I really like your Draco though, and Neville sounds interesting too, will you make this a Draco/Hermione pairing maybe? (Still don't like the idea with Severus and another woman:-)) I will probably look into this story from time to time to  see how it goes, so keep writing.

I liked Snape's POV and the slow build up of tension with Miranda.  Its strange how easily he capitulated though, I hadn't considered that type of behaviour of him before, but it seemed very natural in the story.  Great twist at the end! 

this story is NOT complete! no resoltuion. easy way out, darn.

Rereading this great story off of my favorites list.  It holds up well.  I so love the possibilities ensconced in the ending.  I just don't want to know if they are unsuccessful.  I'm glad you left it where you did.  It ends on a note of "Don't Stop Me Now!"

I played a background music of Queen while I read.  It was such a good complement.  Perhaps you could undertake another story with the music of ELO or the Moody Blues as a backdrop.  There is something about British rock of the 70's and Severus.  Perhaps this is his soundtrack.

Thanks again for this story.

Excellent resolution.  I rather liked that the ending was not all rosey--that would have seemed false to me.  I, like so many other readers, didn't like Miranda. Although I can understand that the years of mistreatment culminating in forced sterility could drive her round the twist, she was simply too cold and calculating to ever draw my sympathies. I am glad the murder was solved and I liked the nice touch of Severus going to Harry.  I did think that Severus and Hermione forgave each other rather too quickly for realism, but I am glad they did not simply give up on each other.I supose that this is a minor inconsistency, but if Miranda was virtually held prisoner in her husband's home, how did she end up getting free and going to Hogwarts to teach?  Anyway, nice story and thanks.

I'm glad you're making a second part to this! I liked the way you were able to make the characters not themselves, yet the same people. I just have one question though: What are all the songs they liked?

I really like Draco in this story - he's extremely likeable and wise. But Snape, yeah....so stereotypically male and Hermione's like a victim until later chapters of course, but you still like her. And Snape, what an idiot!!! I mean, what drove me nuts and made me dislike him is his continuous relationship with Miranda after 'practically rape' in the Great Hall. He should have gone to Hermione because in that instance it wasn't his choice to engage Miranda and Hermione would have understood it, but nooo...SNape had to be all stupid and male about it...and Draco's right (that parable_ -Snape had been relegated to the level of sheep!!

G0d, I really hated this chapter simply because of the situation with Severus and Miranda. It's just I hate this situation - Snape 'liking' Hermione and 'wanting to take things slow' and then that fucking with Miranda for a weekend! how hypocritical and makes you find SNape weak in succumbing to Miranda's wiles. I feel bad for Hermione, too. I had a feeling that both women were sort of subconsciously competing for Snape's attention and affection adn then Miranda and SNape pull that thing. I just hate it...I had that sick feeling in my stomach when I was reading this, I guess it felt/read sort of as betrayal of Hermione...and made me think that when later Hermione gets Snape, it's like getting left-overs, second-hand goods...just unpleasant feeling after this chapter. But man, you're an awesome writer!!

Not at all my usual fare, but I found this gripping.  Your characterization of Miranda was creepy and horrible... just as you no doubt meant it to be.  This story practically begs for a sequel, though.

Nice touch with the difference in magical languages. Quite unique.

It might be disappointing that normally rational Hermione is jumping to conclusions, but I think it's completely believable that she would flip out. She was unusually understanding before with Snape, when he (as she would have thought) skipped out on her to take up with Miranda. No wonder all her anger is catching up with her now.

Miranda even gives Harry the heebeegeebees. What is with that woman?! Isn’t she going to be questioned?

I was firmly on Hermione’s side with the legal irregularities right up until the moment Ron pointed out this was not the muggle legal system. Right then carry on. I am really irritated at Hermione for her behavior towards Severus. She showed no loyalty, no faith, no friendship nada. Wasn’t it lovely that the whole cell block including Mr. Malfoy witnessed it?

My fingers and toes are crossed for a speedy update.

OH NO! I cannot believe Hermione turned her wand on him! Where is the benefit of the doubt? Makes me relieved that they have vertissurim. Did Miranda do it? Have you ever read A Faithful Death by Clara Minutes? It is here at this archive. http://www.thepetulantpoetess.com/viewstory.php?sid=3204 In her story Severus is framed for a murder and executed. Please tell me you are not going down the same path?  Miranda behaved strangely around her husband. Subservient at times and willful at others…hummm It still boggles my mind that Severus would be intimate with a person who set off all his danger signs. Clearly he was thinking with the wrong head.

I am trying hard to figure out why Mr. Silva’s appearance just happens to occur the day after Severus and Hermione sleep together…I cannot figure it out.  I really enjoyed Neville and Severus’ banter at the beginning of the chapter. They have moved full circle from their relationship while Neville was a student havent they?  Why oh WHY didn’t Severus officially break it off with Miranda before going to Hermione?

 I had thought that Miranda had Snape under some sort of spell where by she was able to control him through sex. However as Snape slowly pulls away* he isn’t getting sick again, and he appears to have control of his mind. I cannot guess what is going on! I am completely hooked.  You haven’t said a word about birth control. May I please assume that the Potion Master is taking care of this “off the page” ?? *Hermione is showing inhuman amounts of patience waiting for Snape to give up Miranda. I don’t know how she does it.

OHMYGOSH did Miranda infect him with something? Is she the poision???? Is this some sort of revenge for the battle with Voldy???

‘You’re an idiot,’ he said flatly.‘Oh, you think so?’ Snape snarled.‘Yes, I do. Are you still sixteen years old on the inside? Do you think everyone is as emotionally crippled as you?’I just adore to the very tips of my toes Draco taking Snape to task! I think Snape is being oblivious, immature and yes stupid. Miranda becoming friends with Hermione seems mean to me...what is she after?

"It’s your move" is it EVER your move Severus. I hope he comes clean to Hermione... He just sort of fell into the sex/relationship with Miranda didnt he? I guess her spell did the trick after all. I cannot help but think there is more to Miranda than the reader knows about yet.

I wonder does Severus understand the significance of Hermione remaining the same under Miranda's perfection spell? Are Draco & Neville an item? Have I mentioned how much I am enjoying this story?

Holy turmoil Batman! Snape is drawn to both Miranda & Hermione for very different reasons. I think maybe he is an adrenaline junkie. His libedo does not seem to shut down at danger, but rather he follows it. You are gonna get burned Severus. Poor Hermione turning into Miranda's doormat. Maybe Miranda did not care for being left out of things with Neville, Draco & Hermione and this is her revenge?

Hello! I am quite pleased with the grown up Neville, Draco & Hermione. Draco especially with his generosity, and quiet dignity. I am worried about Prof Silva. She is making me nervous...

Interesting, no doubt. They obviously do it differently. Not interrogating Miranda, for one. But, it doesn't matter, anyway. After this display of petty idiocy by Hermione, I can only be disgusted with Snape when he finds it endearing as a sign of jealousy or whatever. I'll read on, I'm silly that way. But these are not my Snape and Hermione and whatever they do is beside the point. I mean, they deserve each other if he can like her. Maybe I don't need to read on, after all.

Does Miranda have Hermione under some sort of spell as well as she seems to be behaving oddly as well, you would think that she would be standing by Severus.

Mrs Silva, in the dungeon, with the knife... do I win?  ( signed Miss Scarlett.. always wanted to be her as a kid)