Obviously I'm not the only one who has realised that something strange happened to this chapter because it has already been posted before. But the chapters and updates are always great and it doesn't matter:) I really hope that you'll be able to update very soon because it really gets more and more interesting! You've got a great talent and I hope to read more soon. Bye, garnet.

Author's Response: Thanks so much. I always love to read your glowing reviews.

I'm confused. I had been reading this story before the latest updates and I was sure I had read the last chapter, "Past Con Reality" previously and it was chapter 5 or 6. Did you rearrange things? It doesn't seemed to be in the right order as chapter 11.

Author's Response: This was indeed chapter 7, which had vanished months ago and was reinserted in the wrong spot. If you would like to read the story in order and with more chapters, look for it on FF.net. Thanks for reading!

Yay two chapters in one day. What a nice christmas present. Can't wait for more :) And can't wait to read more about Snape's mysterious new work...

Author's Response: If you would care to follow the story on FF.net, there are more chapters posted there. Thanks for reading!

WONDERFUL CHAPTER..Looking forward to MORE! Hurry Please! THIS STORY IS GREAT!!

Author's Response: Thanks for reading!

I do love this story! I have the feeling that this chapter is out of order, though... seemed it should have come before the Ministry party. Just my 2 cents! Glad to see these updates, and am optimistic that SH is actually going to start working properly soon. Warty's doing Admin stuff now!

Author's Response: Yes, this was chapter 7, which disappeared from the queue months ago. I hope your optimism in SH is well-placed, but as an author, I'm not quite so optimistic. If you'd like to read the story in proper order - and with more chapters - check FF.net. Thanks for reading!

ARGH! Snape is so aggravating! Thanks for sticking to canon - I hate fics where the author portrays him as "misunderstood" and "secretly romantic" and all that drivel.

I'm so glad Sycophant Hex has resolved their difficulties ... I've missed this story. On to the next one!

Author's Response: Thanks for reading! Yes, I hate to see Snape stray too far from canon - it makes my head hurt. If you're interested in reading ahead, you might check Fanfiction.net; SH is now taking about 3 weeks to get each chapter up, so I'm much farther ahead on FF.net.

Herm. should expect an ambush from Rita Skeeter (shudder) . . . trying to figure out if Sev. has shown signs of being sweet on Herm. . . . is Herm. sweet on Sev. or just on the rebound ? ? ?

Author's Response: Hmm... What do you think?

Lovely chapter. I thought her indignation about not knowing about his business was brilliant. So like him not to tell and so like her to be disapointed about him doing fine. I get the feeling he quite likes her....

Author's Response: Yes, he does quite like her. Not that he'll admit it, yet...