OK now I'm starting to feel sorry for Draco.

I like this side of Draco.  He may learn something yet.

Well, it's nice that they were able to compromise.  I don't think I would want to be in Hermione's shoes however.

I love how you managed to include Severus in this story.

Poor Hermione, I totally understand how she feels.  It's a pity her friends don't get it, although I see their point of view as well.

I love the way they look at children.

Fun, Lucius will feel things from a new perspective.  Literally.

Looks like the stuff will hit the fan shortly.  Very entertaining.

Well, well, well, it seems to me what's good for the gander was good for the goose.

The doll is a interesting tool, will we learn about how it works?

Will her mark lead them to her?  Can't quite remember...

I think I read this at another site, but I'm still enjoying the story.

Oh, someone needs an attitude adjustment... and I bet Hermione is just the girl to give him one.   

I just want you to know that I was in an absolute tizzy for the last few days while I waited for your story to be updated.

I'm absolutely hooked on this story! 

They seem to have finally met in the middle! I look forward to the wedding!

I can't believe she's going to marry him. I know she signed a contract but still... At least she enjoyed meeting with her friends.

That manipulative douchebag!  I can't see why the council's allowed him to get this far- surely they could have forced him to remove the mark somehow, and it shouldn't go against their morals since it is, in a way, enslaving a member of their community.  I know they like fresh blood, but his is bad blood, and I'm having a hard time accepting their decision. (Yes, it's fiction, but it's good enough that I'm feeling passionate about it!)

I knew he wouldn't be so obedient for long. But I fear what she proposed. She may regret it later. You know it's weird. Usually I'm not opposed to a Dramione, often siding with him when he doesn't act dark and rape her. But I don't know why, I can't help but be very reticent about him in this story. I don't trust him. Maybe because of what he's done to her since the beginning. I wonder if I will like him better alongside her as the story and their interaction go. I'll let you know how much you influence my vision of him.

I'm surprised by his good will to do what he's told. Of course it's only been a few days. I wonder how much time he will keep that behaviour, considering his naughty thought about his Professor.

It's really a wonder that she agreed to become his wife after everythings she's come through. Or maybe she doesn't want to aknoledge her true feelings yet. I'm really curious about what will happen and how she'll cope with him from now on.

Hmm, Draco thinks he's won a victory, but I wonder if he won't be wishing Hermione was his instructor again when he gets her replacement!  All things considered, she's been pretty understanding of his hijinks...will another teacher who is virtually a stranger do the same?  Looking forward to finding out! 

Humility is good for the soul, Draco!  And I can't help but think that being in a position of power and authority over him will help Hermione get some of the anger and resentment she's felt for the past several years out of her system.  It'll be good for both of them.

"Mother has a lot of jewellery," Draco added helpfullyThat was the best line!    Not that Draco's much better, as things stand he'd be finding himself buying Hermione a lot of jewellery too if the wedding had taken place...  Marcela's right, keep the blond men from talking to Hermione!  It's the only way Draco has a ghost of a chance.I can certainly understand Hermione feeling as though she's been betrayed by the very people she sought sanctuary with; they made the offer to Draco without even giving her any advance warning about it.  But I'm sure what they're thinking is that the bond is there between them permanently--Hermione's only chance at true happiness is if Draco can be made into a better man and either withdraw the bond of his own free will or at least make it less of a shackle to her.  Mage training with these people sounds as though it's as much about altering one's way of thinking about themselves and the world around them as it is of learning new types of power.  Change your mind and change the world.And maybe then the Malfoys won't have to buy so many baubles to get themselves out of the doghouse anymore!

And with a bit of luck, while training Draco will learn to share his toys...