OMG! OMG! OMG! It's an...illustration? Okay, after I saw the pictures, I remembered you told us the next post was going to be drawing rather than a chapter, but I forgot. Arrgghhhh! Anyway, nicely done. And don't worry - Ron's sweater is HIDEOUS! I will now slink away, suck up my disappointment, and get back to writing.

Author's Response: Haha, I did warn you. In bold letters. But don't worry, it probably won't happen ever again. ;)

Yay!! Love the illustrations (especially Ron's sweater ;)...please post soon!!!

Author's Response: Haha, thanks! I like the sweater myself. I actually modeled it after one my friend's cold weather wear.

Wow, that was great!!! Please update it soon!!!!

Author's Response: I'm working on it but I suppose I'm kind of lollying about now the site is closed. But thanks for the review and motivation to write!

I hate getting to the end of an amazing chapter and not being able to get the next chapter immediately. You have an amazing gift for writing. Please update as soon as possible. Thanks. @};-

Author's Response: Thank you very much for your nice review! I'm glad you like it so far!

Good lord, woman, you've managed to turn the world upside down in the last couple of chapters. All those decent, noble, do-gooders have gone bad - from Harry and Ron and Ginny to, of all people, Arthur Weasley. They've all been too quick to jump to the wrong conclusion without anything resembling the merest hint of a fair trial for poor Hermione and Draco. And for Arthur to put his selfish need to save his own son above what Draco's life and what he needs to do for his mother and the Order, well, it's blasphemy - pure and simple blasphemy! Blaise and Draco, two "nasty" Slytherins going to Hermione's rescue (and perhaps a bit more than just a rescue for Blaise) and then Draco selflessly deciding to help Fred, well, it's all so very unSlytherin. The only thing holding up in this turbulent scene is that tiny, unmistakable connection between Draco and Ginny, despite all conscious thought and desire on both their parts. That connection has made Draco a better, strong person, and has made Ginny, well, a jealous unreasonable witch with an attitude way bigger than she deserves. And what of that healing stone, anyway? What does that do? Can it heal all of the emotional turbulence and angst running rampant in this fic? If so, I'll take a dozen, please.

Oh, my favorite line in this one was, "stood a thin, angular boy with white-blond hair," because I love your characterization of Draco with all of his vulnerabilites and esp. his physical weakness in this one.

I am thorougly enjoying the questioning of the usual Hogwarts assumptions about characters and houses and forcing us to look further than that. Yes, it does make Neville look like a bit of a hero in that regard, doesn't it? Whew. Signing off until your next, next chapter! I enjoy your illustrations, but I enjoy your writing even more. -fallenwitch

Author's Response: I really really should be working right now and I apologize if some of this is incoherent since I'm burning on two hours of sleep...however, I could not help but respond on account of the Gryffindors. I don't think I've completely inverted them but showed, hopefully (but please let me know if I have failed to do this), that Gryffindors aren't entirely noble and infalliable but rather, human like everyone else. Likewise, Draco and Blaise are human too. Not entirely evil but suspect to feelings of duty, compliance, lust/love. While Arthur's move was selfish, I think it was natural and almost beyond reproach. He doesn't think Draco will DIE but he knows his own son will without the proper assistance. Arthur stands at a divide, between duty (to Draco, to the Order) and love (for his own son). To me, the choice is clear. And as for your other speculation, to be answered as soon as I can...Well, sorry for sounding off but I do value your assessment and I hope that I have not horribly misrepresented these characters. Again, thanks for a very thorough review!

Oh. My. Gosh. This is one of THE best fanfictions I've ever read! I can't wait for the next update.

Author's Response: Thank you very much! It's always very exciting to get new reviewers and reviews like this especially!

Way to go I really like this chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad too many people aren't screaming at me for that. But I even feel I should give Draco a break after this chapter. ;)

I think your references are quite apt for the feel of this story, the PreRaphaelite paintings, Edgar's scene from King Lear---I'm not sure how the birthday fits in yet, unless Draco's being whisked away by the Erlkonig and that's what upsets Fleur. Beautifully written and fun to read as always. Waiting on the edge of my chair to see what happens next.

Author's Response: Thanks for guessing! I don't think I'll answer all the questions...yet...but soon... Anyway, thank you for such a lovely review. Cheers!

I'd say you're a little bit on the obscure side. I'm rather confused. But that was good, and made me very sad. I'm attached to Draco. So, just know, if you kill him, I'm likely to want to cry. Though I also idolize Draco and rarely actually cry.

Author's Response: Well, I hope to resolve a few things pretty soon and hopefully it will clear some things up for people. Anyway, it's really gratifying to know that others have become attached to this Draco. I AM rather fond of him myself!

love it. well, not the whole disservice to draco but the story and your writing style is great.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

Oh my gosh...I can't wait for more!!! You left me hanging here!!! Ahh!!!!!

Author's Response: Oh, well, I'm afraid I'm only going to make it worse for you...

Yay! You updated I love you so much right now! I'm glad that you made Ginny pissed off I know it was the potion but Ginny is always putting others before her and its good that she is acting to defend herself. Draco on the other hand should be a man... a macho man and be like "Woman! Explain your self NOW" Hahaha. No but seriously good job on the chapter it was not as angsty as I though it was going to be so I was rather relieved.

Author's Response: I'm glad you like angry Ginny. We can't have both of them moping about, after all. And Draco was angry for a while...but I DO like him being mopey. =)

I'm still rather confused about the potion thing that made Draco and Hermione kiss. I'd like a little more explaination. Maybe Snape is just too smart for me. I don't know, maybe you could have Draco explain it to Ginny or something.

Author's Response: Hmm, I'll see if I can work it in, but I don't want to be blatant about either. *I* also don't think it's as impt as other things...but that's er, my own humble opinion. Thanks for pointing it out. It's very helpful.