what a wonderful beginning!  I love your choice of names for Hermione's younger sister.  makes sense.  This is so charming and true to character for all of them.  I agree with Molly's SIster that it is ironic that Dumbledore, who let the Dreadful Dursleys raise Harry, claims to be letting the chidren enjoy their childhoods.  Childhoods that will soon be cut chort.

THis is marvellous!  Very unique!  I'm actually scared that Hogwarts and the whole story is just a dream Hermione  had in a coma.  But I really want it NOT to be just a dream.  Very well-written; please update soon!

Wow. I can feel Hermione's confusion. Is this her own descent into madness? Or is this the product of Dolohov's curse?

You wrote Kingsley really well. And you know I am a connosewer (hehe, spelling) of Kingsley!

I still can't see where you're going, exactly -- and that's a good thing! Especially with "ol Snapey" in the mix. Very interesting.

Author's Response: Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying this! :D

More is coming, I promise!

Wow, that's very mysterious and bizarre. I'm really, really curious what you have plotted out with this story!

Author's Response: Thank you! More is coming, hopefully soon!

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Just think, a year later Hermione will be in her first year at Hogwarts.  I like that you've given her a little sister, and love the name you chose for her.  Atalanta, she of the swift feet and golden apples.  Will we see more of her as the story progresses?  I hope so.Very Nice!  I love this first chapter and can't wait to see where the story goes.  Beth

Oh, I like this.  What a wonderful beginning!  And I have to say that not only do I enjoy Subversa's stories, I've learned that stories she Betas are nearly always wonderful, too.  Good authors find good authors.  Looking forward to more.Liz

interesting start - loving your characterization!!  Can't wait for more!

Can't wait to see what happens next.

I am mentioned in the AN!! Fame and fortune are MINE!I adore a sibling for Hermione. More Atalanta please. "Then let us let them enjoy their childhood." This coming from Albus "manipulative bastard" Dumbledore who has left Harry to be abused by his relatives? The man cannot die soon enough for me.

Interesting first chapter, I look forward to read more!

Interesting beginning! At first I thought this to be a one-shot and wondered about Poppy mentionned in the character listing and Albus missing, until I discovered the "chapter one" *blushes*.
I suppose Hermione's parents and perhaps grandparents MUST know there is something odd about her, if she uses magic already so skillfully and without detection of the unobservant.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you're enjoying this! Thank you! :D

Wonderful beginning, my dear Scoffy :)  A young Hermione with siblings. I like it! And of course, Albus and Severus. Hmmm. A plot is underfoot...I'm looking foward to the next chapter!

Couldn't put it down! Great job!

What a journey this was! Excellent storyline, characters - everything. Truly, truly great.

That was amazing. Well done.

Thought provoking fic! I'm happy to see it end in a hopeful but not overly pat way.

I'm glad she chose to stay with Severus she seems to be happy enough. That was an original story that I'm glad to have read.

I'm so glad she decided that Severus was worth staying for.As I've said many times already, fascinating story. I love happy endings. Thanks for sharing.

A fascinating and well-crafted story, thank you very much for sharing.

Oh, what a wonderful and unique story!Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

She had to take the risk, as she couldn't stay the way she was.  Lovely gentle ending. :)

wow.  that was a most amazing story.  thanks so much for sharing your time, talent, and vision.  mucho smoochies

I'm completely enamored of this story.  It's so interesting!  I can't wait to see what's going on.

Good so far.  I guess I wasn't too far off the mark with the 'twin' comment.