Wow! I was so excited upon seeing your name next to this title! I loved your last fic so needless to say I dropped everything to sit and read this!! You made my night let me tell you. I have a few questions, as I read it kind of fast, so forgive me if you stated them in the fic. About what ages are Hermione/Draco, Snape and Ginny? Not that it bothers me, I'm just curious. This chapter was excellent, and I will be eagerly awaiting your next chapter--I'm glad to see you've lost none of your touch. The only bad thing I could say was that it was too short and little too fast, but understand they only have a limited time. The last line about Snape and the couch was the perfect ending! Until next chapter!

Author's Response: I have to say, you sure know how to make an author feel great! Thank you so much! I don't think I actually said the ages, but Draco and Hermione are 21, Ginny is 20 and Severus is 41. The next chapter is finished and with my beta now, so it shouldn't be too much longer before I upload it. ((Let me warn you though, it's an angsty chapter...))

hey nice chapter! I adored the self-confidence issue hermione was dealing with in the beginning of the chapter, but then severus helped her out with that one :) i can really feel how much they love each other. I feel like your writing is getting better, and it has slowed down to an enjoyable speed. Your D/G is getting a lot better too! I particularlly liked the part where Ginny smell his neck..that was really cute and romantic. The only negative thing i could say about this couple is that i really can't picture Draco calling Ginny baby...but that's just my opinion! I can't wait to see what happens next.. i hope nothing too terrible!!

Author's Response: Thanks MK! Glad you like it so far and you feel my writing is improving! That's what all authors like to hear! ;) More soon! (With a twist)

Another lovely chapter! I gotta love your dedication in drawing out the suspense of the couples reuniting again in the way they did before. I definitely agree that Flint and Nott deserved their beatings. I see that you are keeping the characters in check and real, though sometimes I still feel like their personalities are a bit off. For example, I didn't picture Hermione asking so many questions of Severus (though i realize you were trying to create tension) .. i sort of pictured her being a little more independent. I also find Draco's personality somewhat shifting in nature.... sorry i don't mean to be complaining, I see I've gone off on a little tangent. The story is really, really good, don't let my opinion produce any doubt in your writing skills-- i just meant a few helpful suggestions. I look foward to the next chapter where hopefully some love will follow. Romance seems to be your forte, as you handle each scene very well with your own little spins. Can't wait! And I do hope you have survived this very, very long review! : )

Author's Response: Thank you MK Richie! I am an angst queen--can\'t help it! I don\'t mind your comments at all, it\'s how you feel. I will explain though! ;-) Hermione is a knowledge seeker, and to me, if you don\'t ask you won\'t know. That is how you learn. In my opinion, Hermione is one-third of a trio who each rely heavily on the other. She goes off on her own to study, but that is about it. Otherwise she is always with Ron or Harry or both. I am not sure how Draco is shifting... I see him as a bit stiff. He\'s in love with Ginny already, and she didn\'t go into this marriage loving him. She cared for another--is enemy to be exact--and it is hard knowing that and loving her at the same time. So, he wants to make her happy, make her love him, but feels the rejection at times. In the books, (to me) he whimps out a lot. Threatening everyone with his father, crying in the bathroom, running when Hermione slapped him, but I think if backed into a corner he would come out fighting. (Like he did when he realized his father had upset Ginny) Yep, I can\'t help doing romance--or fluff--although sometimes I try not to. It never works though, although I think I have gotten better at not doing SO MUCH fluff. More up soon!

He burned the letter?! What is going on? Please update soon, because im quickly falling in love with this story. Well done!

Author's Response: Yep, he burned it! Falling in love with this story? Oh, that\'s music to my ears because it\'s been quite unloved over the years. Thanks for the awesome review! -fallenwitch

I can't believe this fic only has 65 reviews...
Obviously readers don't know a good thing when they have it! You have such a way with words...paragraph to paragraph flows effortlessly--When I'm reading I feel like I'm swimming in the most gorgeous pool and the sun's out and I'm just floating along...really, I can't describe how much your work provokes me to become a better writer. I guess I could say that each word you pick is selected with the utmost care, as if you are only allowed twenty words per paragraph, each is loaded with such expression and emotion, it is as if you've written a 100 million words. Though at times I dislike your Ginny, I can still understand where she is coming from. You're Draco is complicated and alone, and it is refreshing to see him love her more...well towards the beginning anyway. I don't know if this is the end of the story, but really, I cannot wait for more of your writing. And I mean. Thanks for writing something so beautiful.

Hey this is wonderful! I noticed a few typo errors, a little bit rushed scenes, particularly at the end, but other than that, I really love this story. I can't wait to see what happens, and even though it is only the second chapter, I feel invested in the characters. And I like seeing a different kind of Draco and whats more--a different Ginny, which seems to be more rare these days. Thanks for writing, and I can't wait for your next update.

Author's Response: Thank you. I was going for something a little different. I\'m glad you like it so far!

Seriously! This is just what I needed to lift my dying spirits after reading DH and the horrible dreadful epilogue. I'm so glad to see that D/G isn't dead (when I read the thread "I can't write fiction anymore" I began to worry!) and that talented authors such as yourself continue the wonderful legacy. Brilliant job!! And sexy! : )

Author's Response: Oh no, there will always be fan fiction. We are just going to ignore that crapologue! We can fix ANYTHING!

Woah! First, you updated!! Then, you tell me it's a daily thing. Can life be any better? I don't think so.

AHH! First, sorry for like flooding with reviews, but I always seem to encounter problems where the review cuts me off!

Anyway, I was so incredible excited to see that you updated!! This is one of the most interesting stories out there, and I always find myself easily falling into Ginny's life; you write with such breathtaking clarity and true emotion that I never see the characters stray from their true nature. When I got to the end, i didn't want it to be over! I love every moment of this story, even the sad and painful moments, because those define these characters and demonstrate their strength. I do adore your Draco, and I hope that he can get Ginny pregnant before Lucius! Speaking of Lucius, I thought his affections appeared genuine enough but it is very apparent he is MAD! Thanks for the update! I look forward to more!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! Wow. It really makes my work worthwhile to know that it's appreciated. Funny that you should mention the emotion, as there are two scenes in future chapters that are possibly the best I've ever written - far more intense than anything so far.

I do apologize for the slowness, but some sections almost write themselves while others seem to need a great deal of thought to make sense. I'm guessing, based on the feedback, that it's been worth it.

and yes... Lucius is quite insane, but it's more subtle than Bella, making him a bit more frightening, I think. I'm glad that it's coming through to you, as we only get glimpses of him from Ginny's POV.

LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT! I know I haven't left a thorough review in a while, but I have been keeping up with the story. I love it. I love everything about it. You're a talented writer and a great storyteller.
I feel just like Ginny because I almost-sorta-kinda- LIKE BELLA.. which puts me in the same position as Gin.. which means you're a very clever writer! I know eventually Bella is going to want her "prize" and it frightens me to think of what that could be (Rumplestiltskin, anyone? =P). She's actually capable of girl-talk and that seems like the biggest shocker! haha.
I miss the passionate Ginny/Draco love scenes, but obviously I understand why they don't fit into the story right now. There are alot of things that still need to be explained, and I am very happy to read more chapters! And I really did appreciate the length of this chapter--i think it's a good one to perhaps follow on through with for the rest of the chapters.. but that might just be wishful thinking on my part.
I hope that Ginny does not lose herself to ambition too thoroughly, which seems plausible.. i mean she has a child now, and Draco is no where, and she suddenly finds herself with a loving (well, loving for Lucius) husband who now wants to "make love" instead of procreate. So i just hope she doesn't lock too much of herself away.
Thanks for update, you really made my day! =]]

Author's Response: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! :DDD

Bella has got some wicked cool stuff in the future. This was initially intended to be her last scene, but she insisted on two more, and, since she's nuts, I was forced to oblige. :D

And never fear, I'm running off to put some finishing touches on a future d/g smutty scene. I appreciate your patience with this filler stuff. I *needed* to put some things in here that are relevent to Ginny's thoughts and character. I promise to be moving back to the main plot next chapter. :D

HAHAHAH !
Poor Draco! I know the feeling! "I want to work out today!" --- end of the day-- "Do I really have to workout!?!" Very nicely done! I simply adore this story, and it's being written in the appropriate season... summer summer summer is quickly approaching!

As always, excellent writing! I can't wait for another update, just to see how Draco fairs with Ginny in charge! =] =] =] =]

Oh yeah, LOVED this part! I was laughing:
Unfortunately, Mrs. Harris had not yet left the room, and was currently standing by the door, shaking her head at him in a negative manner.

Author's Response: I must admit that getting Draco off his bum to excercise has certainly inspired me. :) Thanks! and don't forget to workout today! LOL!

“What? I didn’t know anyone saw me do that.” Ginny felt badly confused, and had a sudden, irrational desire to crawl under the table at knowing that Malfoy, of all people, had known that she’d spent hours on end drawing Harry.

I find it extremely comical that Ginny feels embarrassed that Draco watched her sketch for hours without ever asking herself WHY he watched her.

This was a lot of fun to read, especially when you add that Cedric/vampire/Edward thing in.

I also liked the dramatic part near the end when Ginny tells the 'real' Draco that he would have been good if only he had here and he basically flips out in a sexy kind of way...

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Cute! Bill was really funny towards the end. Interesting setup and setting. =]

Author's Response: Thank you!