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What an interesting development. So, Harry still understands Parseltongue...I think I'm with Sev here, what else does Harry 'still do' that he hasn't revealed. Harry's revelation that he still enjoys having power and has been conditioned to associate it with pleasure is a bit startling, especially in light of how he's been fawning over Sev. It only underscores how much he really loves the man, that he's willing to suppress this desire of his to be passive and patient, despite having the power and ability to act out the bond's true nature. Poor Sev, as soon as he gets a little comfortable, something else comes along to shake his foundations and make him question his relationship and his role all over again. Loving Harry sounds hard! : ) I hope Sev isn't walking away permanently...I can't wait to see what this contract will say...I hope Harry will do Sev the courtesy to read up on the nature of the bond before they meet again. But what I really want to know is, how will Sev honor the bond and Harry's desire to have power without compromising his dignity and sanity in light of their history and his fragile recovery. This was a really great chapter and a most interesting turn in a fascinating story. Can't wait to see what happens next!

I usually don't like Dark Fics, but only because they're rarely well done. Usually it's just very extreme and violent for violence's sake. But your story is truly wonderful. You've captured the torment of Snape perfectly. This last chapter left me depressed almost. Harry's grown up but there are so many aspects of his personality that he doesn't even realize he needs to work on. I hope you update soon, your story is magnificent.

Thanks for the new chapter! I was a little confused when they first brought up Tom still being in Harry, but I figured it out.

beautiful tale you've got here, Ms. Waters. my english is the worst, so i don't think i can convey my appreciation and amazement of your storytelling skills using the language, but please realize that i do. thank you, for the time and effort spent on this baby of yours.

It is sad that Severus is unable to even let himself not refer to Harry constantly as a student. Great job in conveying Severus discomfort long before naming it by just simply making Harry seem overly pushy, not necessarily in an ordinary situation, but seemingly pushy in this unordinary one.

very good
post ssooooooooonnn
bye bye

This also is one of my favorite snarry stories of all time, but for different reasons than what I typically seek. The set up is uniquely implemented. The writing and perspectives are terrific, pointed, and reflective of the alternating tense calmness and anger (Book I). I apologize for not reviewing the chapters as I read them. I was thrilled to see a new story from you, and I feel it's one of your best on AFF. Your writing is excellent, in so many ways, but superficially I think the thing that impresses me the most is that I believe completely and feel completely the emotions and thoughts of the characters even when I am reading a chapter on an otherwise sunny & happy day. Your story drags me under, and I love it. Of course by Book II, I just want so much for them to get past the awful anxiety, I though I think they will, I don't have the idea that it is guarenteed. Every advancement in plot or character perspective is earned, paragraph by paragraph. I never feel that you have made a change just to shove the plot ahead. Wonderful.

Wow just wow. That scene in the bedroom was something else. I feel that Severus made a big jump in this. I love how you change from a fluffy scene to a scene where they are haunted by the past. You mix them so well

AS excellent as always. This last chapter almost made me cry.

Very good. Having Snape search for the scars was a particularly affecting part. Hiding the scars even when in private is not really healthy. I imagine that neither Snape nor Harry will be able to truly heal until they can both deal with the physical reminders of the past. I particularly liked the way you showed that those physical reminders are not only scars of injuries, but also a kind of touchstone for Snape of the reality of what occurred, both that those horrible events happened and also that they are in the past.