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Lovely, just lovely! So sweet and touching. Can't wait for more!

Dear Ras, have you ever studied psychology? The insight you have into Draco's mindset - the fear and shame he feels, the way he takes the blame for Lucius' brutality by insisting it's his own fault he was punished, that Lucius had to do it because Draco was bad and weak - is amazing, and very much in line with what I have read about abused children and spouses. In almost every case I've read about, the abuser always brainwashed his victim into believing he/she deserved to be beated *before* he started the abuse, and this is exactly what I see in Draco's case too. It's nothing less than heartbreaking to see Draco worry about Pomfrey or Dumbledore realizing how "bad" he must have been to have deserved such a horrifying mistreatment by his own father. The poor little lad is almost more messed up in his mind than he is in his body, thanks to that damned sire of his.

I should have trusted that Severus would come to the rescue one way or the other, but I was happily surprised to see that Narcissa stiffened her spine sufficiently to help him get Draco away. That was indeed brave of her, considering what man she is married to, and I think she genuinely loves her son but doesn't know how to show it. I'm also glad Dumbledore is in on the action, helping to decoy Lucius while Snape carried out the rescue. It's high time the venerable Headmaster did something for someone else than his precious Gryffindors. Does he know, I wonder, the price Draco has had to pay for his arbitrarily handing the House Cup to Gryffindor every year?

Severus was splendid as always in this chapter. The image of the stern Potions Master sitting up with his sick godson in his arms, gently reassuring him of his presence, moved me deeply, and I loved that he instinctively sensed Draco's need to be held. His words to Draco at the end of the chapter, about loving him like his own son, was just what the boy needed to hear - and what a contrast to the man that did father him!

I'm very much looking forward to what will happen next. I highly doubt that Lucius will be scared off by his night in Azkaban, but now the secret's out - too many people know about how Lucius has mistreated his child, Pomfrey has probably documented Draco's injuries, and Lucius was fool enough to let Severus witness his use of Cruciatus on the boy. That does give them a considerable hold over him.

i know i wrote before. it is just that i really hope that you will keep writing. i am desperate to know what will happen next. i really need some draco comfort now! thankyou again!

Its really good!! When is the next chapter coming out? Please make it soon. I really want to know what is going to happen next and yes, I love happy endings.

Good Luck,
hpfan

you must update this. please dont leave us hanging. you've evoked such strong emotions in us readers that you just cant leave us hanging. please let draco be taken care of and let Sev save him.

the sad thing about this story is that things like this happen everyday. there are so many children out there that hurt by those they love; people that are supposed to take care of them.

please finish this fic, its too good to abandon

I really love this story and hope you continue w/it, i would love to see snape come in and save draco

please finsh this story

After reading the more hurt I really really need you to write the comfort part now I feel so bad for draco please make it better. Update soon

this is really such a good story. please please please update it!!

I am thoroughly enjoying this! There just isn't enough fics that show Severus in a good light and Draco in a sympathetic way. I actually like both characters from the books and movies. I like to think I can understand them. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Lucius did have a bad habit of beating up on his son.
I hope you let Draco be healed soon...unless you intend for him to die. Malfoy deathfic?? ;_; (I seem to remember you wanting this to have a happy ending, though) Well, either way, I love the way this is written and it keeps me on my toes. Read 3 chapters last night and the other 3 tonight. I hope you update soon; I can't wait to read what happens next. Canon or no canon! Rawr! Keep Going! =D