They are mild versions of the Imperius, to be sure. Hermione will see to it that her daughter will never fall under those spells. Rather like a date-rape drug, they should be outlawed. Perhaps Arther should introduce legislation!

They are mild versions of the Imperius, to be sure. Hermione will see to it that her daughter will never fall under those spells. Rather like a date-rape drug, they should be outlawed. Perhaps Arther should introduce legislation!

I am always disappointed when I watch a show or movie that is predictable. So I thought a plot twist or two was in order. We all hate Umbridge, but she was too obvious. You'll find out soon enough.Thanks for not giving up on me. I'll finish it eventually. No more  year-long breaks, but there might be a couple of month-long breaks before the end. Please have patience with me. RL keeps me busy.

I am always disappointed when I watch a show or movie that is predictable. So I thought a plot twist or two was in order. We all hate Umbridge, but she was too obvious. You'll find out soon enough.Thanks for not giving up on me. I'll finish it eventually. No more  year-long breaks, but there might be a couple of month-long breaks before the end. Please have patience with me. RL keeps me busy.

When it comes to social niceties, Ron is definitely lacking. He does have a few redeeming qualities, which will show up later. But I agree with you. He is very insecure, having grown up in the shadow of so many amazing brothers (with the exception of Percy).

When it comes to social niceties, Ron is definitely lacking. He does have a few redeeming qualities, which will show up later. But I agree with you. He is very insecure, having grown up in the shadow of so many amazing brothers (with the exception of Percy).

As you have read by now, he has explained his reasons for his lack of romantic action. I can understand his reasons, but his self control just drives me crazy sometimes!!! And I am writing this stuff!!

As you have read by now, he has explained his reasons for his lack of romantic action. I can understand his reasons, but his self control just drives me crazy sometimes!!! And I am writing this stuff!!

Hi

! Welcome aboard. Thanks for reading and taking the time to review. All will be revealed eventually.

Hi

! Welcome aboard. Thanks for reading and taking the time to review. All will be revealed eventually.

The best thing that could happen to Hugo is for Hermione and Ron to break up. He will get better, I promise.

The best thing that could happen to Hugo is for Hermione and Ron to break up. He will get better, I promise.

Not sure when I'll get that next chapter up. It is written, but posting is a process that takes some uninterrupted time (for me anyway). I'll try to get in the queue next week. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Not sure when I'll get that next chapter up. It is written, but posting is a process that takes some uninterrupted time (for me anyway). I'll try to get in the queue next week. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Yes, the world can indeed be cruel. Keep your hopes up. All is not lost.

Yes, the world can indeed be cruel. Keep your hopes up. All is not lost.

I am trying my best to post in a regularish basis, as you say. RL keeps me busy, but I keep plugging away at this story. It will come to its inevitable conclusion sooner or later. Thanks for sticking with me.

I am trying my best to post in a regularish basis, as you say. RL keeps me busy, but I keep plugging away at this story. It will come to its inevitable conclusion sooner or later. Thanks for sticking with me.

Thanks,

, for sticking with me. All questions will eventually be answered.

Thanks,

, for sticking with me. All questions will eventually be answered.

I actually like toads, but Umbridge is another animal all together. All of your questions will eventually be answered. Thanks for reading and sticking with me.

I actually like toads, but Umbridge is another animal all together. All of your questions will eventually be answered. Thanks for reading and sticking with me.

Don't worry, no one will be eliminated in this story. All will work out in the end. The fun is in the ride, although right now it is quite rocky for our heroine and her children.

Sorry, a child in pain makes my blood boil, I didn't mean to go off on such a rant.

Don't worry, no one will be eliminated in this story. All will work out in the end. The fun is in the ride, although right now it is quite rocky for our heroine and her children.

Sorry, a child in pain makes my blood boil, I didn't mean to go off on such a rant.

Hi Mick42,Thank you so much for your many thoughtful reviews. As I write this, I'm sure by now that you understand Ron's motives. He seems to be a real villan in this chapter, but he just wants to keep his family together, and he has followed bad advice toward this end.When I started this story, I never dreamed of the heated responses I would receive. I really hit some raw nerves with many people, who, like me, hate injustice and prejudice.I appreciate you taking the time to review. I'll respond to them all, even though many of the questions you ask have already been answered as you continued to read.

Hi Mick42,Thank you so much for your many thoughtful reviews. As I write this, I'm sure by now that you understand Ron's motives. He seems to be a real villan in this chapter, but he just wants to keep his family together, and he has followed bad advice toward this end.When I started this story, I never dreamed of the heated responses I would receive. I really hit some raw nerves with many people, who, like me, hate injustice and prejudice.I appreciate you taking the time to review. I'll respond to them all, even though many of the questions you ask have already been answered as you continued to read.

I'm flattered,

. Thanks for reading and sticking with me. I'll finish it, I promise. There may be months between updates, but no more year-long breaks.

I'm flattered,

. Thanks for reading and sticking with me. I'll finish it, I promise. There may be months between updates, but no more year-long breaks.

Oh, I agree with you there. The Toad should have done time in Azkaban. Instead, she's still at the Ministry wreaking havock! It is soooo not fair.Thanks for your insightful review (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).

Oh, I agree with you there. The Toad should have done time in Azkaban. Instead, she's still at the Ministry wreaking havock! It is soooo not fair.Thanks for your insightful review (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).

His heart is breaking right now, just like Hermione's.

His heart is breaking right now, just like Hermione's.

Thanks so much,

. RL is keeping me busy, but I'll manage to finish this story somehow. Please have patience with me.

Thanks so much,

. RL is keeping me busy, but I'll manage to finish this story somehow. Please have patience with me.

Very true. Parents sometimes don't realize that verbal abuse and yelling can cause as much or more damage than physical abuse.

Very true. Parents sometimes don't realize that verbal abuse and yelling can cause as much or more damage than physical abuse.

You are right about that! My Severus has mellowed with age, but he still has a temper, and some excellent wand skills. Ron's ego was cut down a peg or two, I'd say. That's all Severus really wanted to do.

His mouth always was more deadly, than his wand.

You are right about that! My Severus has mellowed with age, but he still has a temper, and some excellent wand skills. Ron's ego was cut down a peg or two, I'd say. That's all Severus really wanted to do.

His mouth always was more deadly, than his wand.

There are many reasons Harry would want to stay out of their love life. For one thing, he was given a book, too. Perhaps he didn't realize how deep Ron would stoop to get Hermione to marry him.Thanks for the review.

There are many reasons Harry would want to stay out of their love life. For one thing, he was given a book, too. Perhaps he didn't realize how deep Ron would stoop to get Hermione to marry him.Thanks for the review.

Thanks. Some probably feel that they wouldn't resort to such Muggle rubbish, but I believe that they are both smart enough to use whatever they think will work. Why not have the best of both worlds?

Thanks. Some probably feel that they wouldn't resort to such Muggle rubbish, but I believe that they are both smart enough to use whatever they think will work. Why not have the best of both worlds?

I tried to look at the school situation from a parent's POV. Being a Death Eater is like the Muggle version of Organized Crime. Would you want your child's teacher rubbing elbows with a convicted mob boss on a regular basis? Especially if the child were in a boarding school and that teacher had access to your child 24-7?As for Umbridge... you'll just have to keep reading. :)Thanks for your thoughtful review.

I tried to look at the school situation from a parent's POV. Being a Death Eater is like the Muggle version of Organized Crime. Would you want your child's teacher rubbing elbows with a convicted mob boss on a regular basis? Especially if the child were in a boarding school and that teacher had access to your child 24-7?As for Umbridge... you'll just have to keep reading. :)Thanks for your thoughtful review.

Most of the old order members are dead, or they have gotten on with their lives. And the fewer people who know about their research, the better.Thanks for sticking with me. The reviews keep me going.

Most of the old order members are dead, or they have gotten on with their lives. And the fewer people who know about their research, the better.Thanks for sticking with me. The reviews keep me going.

Thanks. I am very particular about perfumes. Not just any will do. I can understand Snape's aversion to the one Rob chose for her.

Thanks. I am very particular about perfumes. Not just any will do. I can understand Snape's aversion to the one Rob chose for her.

I agree. I once knew a couple who stayed together for the children's sake, but their fighting would come to blows! They wondered why the kids picked fights with others in school! Finally they got a divorce, and everyone was much better off.Thanks for reading and reviewing.

I agree. I once knew a couple who stayed together for the children's sake, but their fighting would come to blows! They wondered why the kids picked fights with others in school! Finally they got a divorce, and everyone was much better off.Thanks for reading and reviewing.