Whoops, I went back and fixed that, but thanks for the heads up.  I was having trouble uploading the chapter.

Hermione might not have known all the side-effects, except that you should only take so much in a certain period of time, not all the potions recipes include every side effect.

I know, it's hard when you start taking something and it does horrible things to your emotions.  Severus should be able to do that . . .and recognize the cuff for what it is too, if he spots it.

Thanks for your support of my Hagrid.  I have always seen him as more than just a figure of comic relief and a bumbler.  To me, he is an often underrated and ignored character and that's a shame, because think about how long he's been at the school, and what he knows about things that have gone on.  he probably knew everyone's parents from Harry's year and could tell plenty of tales.  And sometimes he might say things by mistake, but that doesn't mean he's stupid.  To me, he is a wise figure, one who watches and sees much, but says little unless asked.  And then when he does talk, he has something useful to impart, as Severus knows very well.  And he is honest and does not seek to manipulate people, like Albus so often does.