I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it many more times.  Poor Draco.  Excellent chapter.  I was a little surprised that Snape didn't ask Hermione about Draco stopping Bellatrix from molesting her but the wizarding world has its own way about things.  I hope we'll see the next chapter soon!

Oh dear.  Who's not really dead?  Is it Dumbledore?  And what is Draco going to do to Ginny?  I was too surprised after the last chapter to put together a really coherent review but I've had some time to think about it.  I don't think Ginny's involved with Harry.  Or if she is, she doesn't love him anymore.  She loves Draco, I'm sure she meant it when she told him so.  Prior obligations forced her to betray him but that doesn't mean she didn't want him.  Oh, and someone seriously needs to put the smack down on Ron.  (I can't believe I just used that phrase.)  He's gone 'round the bend.  Looking forward to Chapter 14 and the many surprises it may contain.

Evil, evil TEASE!  We fangirls are ready for action!  *sigh* I guess we'll have to wait a little longer.

I think Ginny and Draco are being pretty naive about Ron, though.  Draco should have put the same spells on Ron as he has on Ginny and made sure he left.  There's just no way Ron's going to abandon Hermione and his sister.  He'll try to break them out and get them all caught or something.  Or maybe he's just prepared to die.  Whatever happens, I'm fairly confident it won't be that Ron slips off the train like a good lad.

As always, an excellent chapter.  The tension may just send me over the cliff.

Woo-hoo!  That was great!  I'm curious if Draco's Crucio will work properly or if he's gone too soft to pull it off.  One minor correction, Draco has called Ginny by her first name before.  He did it in the first two chapters at least, I didn't check beyond there.  Anyway, well done!  Today is my birthday this was a great present!  I hope you're just as quick with the next update!

GAH!  What horrible news will Snape bring to the meeting?  What does Ron want Ginny to remember?  Did Ginny lie about her experience?  I need to know!  Another tantalizing chapter.  I'm aching for the next one!

Oh dear. It was Draco's bit about what man would touch a woman after a Dementor had that made Hermione leave Snurk, wasn't it?

I liked Draco's realization of how little he was fooling people. We all have moments like that.

But I don't want Snape to die! *wibbles*

I must've said this a million times by now, but poor Draco. Is there no end to the blows this young man will have to take?

As always, you've brought new twists and torture exquisitely. I can wait to read tomorrow's update!

Information tease! I think it might have to do with Narcissa, although I'm not clear exactly what about her.

Poor Draco, frustrated at every turn, even when he thinks he's getting somewhere. I'm curious, and I know I'll find out eventually, but I'll ask now just for the sake of it. When Ginny leaves, will the next six months be glossed over quickly, or will there be lots going on while Draco is alone in Azkaban?

One more daily, right? Then the wait continues...

Poor Draco, growing up is hard. And poor Ginny, she's so desperate to be loved and wanted for who she is, rather than what purpose she serves. At least they each recognize that the other is genuine in their desire, and to a certain extent in their affections. How many more dailies do we get?

Oh, I'm so proud of Ron! I like him far better than Harry. I feel a little sorry for Harry, though. He's had such a crappy life. I wish he could rid himself of some of the darkness, and find someone to love. I'm still a bit confused about his feelings for Ginny. I understand that he's not angry with her about the love potion anymore, but what changed him from being disinterested in Ginny to wanting to be with her? Was it just her sacrifice, or expectations, or just a possessive sort of thing? It's just odd that he got so wrapped up in 'love' for her that he despises Draco for winning her affection when before, Harry only wanted her while he was drugged. I suppose it could have more to do with his hatred of Draco, and feeling that Draco should never have what Harry believes is 'his'. I realize I'm rambling about something that wasn't in this chapter, but I'm curious.

And it was very sneaky of you to have Ginny and Luna leave, so that Draco can't get any insight into Ginny's feelings about the ordeal on the train.

Tomorrow seems so far away now. *sigh*

I've missed this tension, for all that I want to know what happens RIGHT NOW. This sense of something building, and the not know what - only that it's not good news, it's really addictive. I wonder what that says about my character. Hmm.

Now onto specific questions. Did Harry get the wand? Is he trying to seize power - he was affected in Stongehene, too? Is Narcissa really dead? I can't remember why I suspect she is alive at the moment, but I do. Where is Ginny? Are Draco's fears about Harry forcing himself on her founded? And, while I think he probably is, I'll ask this just because I want to hope it's not true. Is Arthur Weasley really dead or is Harry perhaps helping him fake his death for some reason we don't know yet? They were closeted away together pretty often.

Until tomorrow!

Ah, Draco.  You've brought his inner romantic out beautifully.

Author's Response: Thanks!  I think that Draco is the kind of boy who would never admit it in a thousand million years, but who secretly has a wide romantic streak.  He has a mental picture of how the world should be, which includes Malfoys being better than anyone else, and him being lauded and praised by the world and having the perfect love everyone yearns for and envies.  And, in my hands, he frequently does. ;)