Yes, some, um, exertion would have helped them both sleep quite well! But . . .

We'll see Albus's point-of-view soon. And it evolves some, too.

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I'm very glad that you're still enjoying the story! It is very encouraging to hear.

There are a few bumps before the big slip -- and don't forget that when one slips, one usually falls, and falls often hurt . . .

However, there are lots of nice, warm, and even fluffy moments between now and then, and I do believe in happy endings, so the fall will not be fatal!

The next chapter will be up in a day or two.

Thanks for reviewing! I really appreciate it!

Yes, well, rolling around and waiting for me to get rid of it somehow -- so I write it down for you folks! Aren't you lucky! LOL! I've known what Hagrid's "problem" was since the beginning (hee!), but wasn't entirely sure how I was going to present it -- then it came to me when I wrote the previous Wilhelmina/Hagrid scene exactly how to do it. I think it worked in a way it wouldn't have if done from a different p.o.v. For me, anyway.

Glad you liked it! Hope it doesn't give you nightmares, though. *grin*

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Silly wizard, wanting to do away with proper discipline! What's the world coming to! *grin* Of course, Pringle will have a right little acolyte in Filch, so I don't know if Albus's idea of getting him an assistant will do what he hope it will. . . .

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Well, it may take a while for all the various hints to sink in for Minerva. The next chapter is called "Many Meetings," and Minerva meets with Wilhelmina, among others, and discusses the older witch's relationship with Hagrid. Rather an awkward conversation!

Naw, Dustern's not a Seer, that's just The Author's Weird Sense of Humor!

Actually, there are some parallels between DH!Albus and RaM!Albus, but I'm ignoring DH and just going by my timeline and outline. Essentially, I'm putting it out of my mind entirely. Besides, as I've said elsewhere, I've grown rather fond of this story and the characters as they're developing, so I don't really want to try to twist it around and force it into a mould that it wasn't intended for. I'm just glad that my Muse didn't flee into the wild blue yonder never to be seen again!

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I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. And aren't they just! As for Minerva . . . you'll have to wait and see, but you may like to know that I'm a big fan of happy endings! Thanks for reviewing.

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's a peculiar group to have working together, too.

"With the restrained way these two act around each other, that's the equivalent of slamming him against the wall with intentions of having her wicked way with him."

LOL! I love it! You're so right!

I'm crossing my fingers about Deathly Hallows! One thing's for sure, I won't be starting my trip back home until after I've finished the very last sentence!!! I can't imagine having the book half read sitting in my car -- it would be screaming out at me to read it! *grin*

There's always AU! Have a good week! 

Yes, Minerva will almost blurt a few times until she finally does blurt! Albus . . . poor fellow was thinking how beautiful/wonderful/lovable Minerva is and how he'll never be able to be any closer to her.

And you will all soon learn what's up with Hagrid! Very soon!

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That's right! I agree! There's no way we are diverting any profit away from her! How many gazillions does she have now? LOL!

Yep, now that Albus showed up at their doorstep with his flimsy excuse to see their daughter, they think he might feel the same as she . . . and they certainly aren't unhappy about it!

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Yes -- and it helped him learn to deal with the issue differently, as well. Well, you'll see the various effects this may have on Albus (and on Minerva, of course). Thanks for the review!

Thanks very much! I need a bit of a holiday! Thank you for the review -- glad you liked the chapter!

Glad you liked it! The chapters will come fairly quickly for the next week or two, after which I'll likely be updating once a week or so.

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Thanks! Glad you liked the chapter.

Now that you've heard that phrase once, you'll likely hear many variations on it now for the rest of your life! Like those annoying jingles that don't leave you! haha! It's a classic kinda line to use, particularly when someone is being censorious and maybe a bit overly prudish and hypercritical about something. It sounds like an original Pride and Prejudice kind of line -- very Jane Austen-y. I should re-read Pride and Prejudice -- it's been at least 30 years since I last read it. It's a great read for a teenager, I think. I wonder if I would still like it . . . . I have to pick up Anthony Trollope again, too -- talk about funny! His characters are a riot! Glad you remembered the scene it reminded you of -- I hate that -- it's like having the name of a person or a song on the tip of your tongue and you just can't remember it. It's always such a relief when you finally do!

But I digress rather widely from the topic! -- Thank you for your review! I am very glad you are still enjoying the story. There will be another chapter up later today, I believe. 

Hey, there! Thank you for your review! Glad you liked that detail. There should be another chapter up today or tomorrow.

She does have a sneaky, suspicious portion of her mind, I think, she's just engaging it in the wrong way and focussing on the wrong things. She is somewhat distracted by her own preconceptions, unfortunately. However, it gives us a story!

I'm glad you like the chapter. There will be another one up later today or tomorrow!

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LOL! I hope that's not the most impressive thing about my writing! There are really only a handful of Roman numerals, too, fewer thatn the ten we have (i.,e., 0 - 9); you just have to combine them. (M, C, L, X, V, and I.) There will be another chapter up this weekend.

Those old Roman aristocrats certainly harbored a lot of nasty women among them, didn't they?

However, when I came up with the name "Valerianna," I was thinking more of valerian root -- you want to hold your nose when you're around it, and Valerianna inspires the same reaction in some of those unlucky enough to know her!

I suddenly realized that you were likely referring to Sian Phillips' portrayal of Livia in "I, Claudius" -- that was so long ago! I remember being hooked on it when I was a teenager and it first aired on PBS -- and my mention somewhere that I see Valerianna as looking somewhat like Sian Phillips. She was beautiful . . . still is, I think.

Hi, MMADfanYou had mentioned Sian Phillips as an inspiration for Valerianna in an earlier review response when I mentioned thinking of Bette Davis in the role.  Both women could do her well.  Sian Phillips has played some really exotic manipulator roles - Livia in I, Claudius and and the Bene Geserit Reverend Mother Helen Somethingorother in Dune.She did bald really well in Dune.  Maybe somebody she offends could snatch her head bald in Resolving a Misunderstanding?  Just a suggestion.  Have a good weekend!Barb

LOL! I love your suggestion! She did look surprisingly good in Dune, didn't she? (Was that a slow-moving movie, or what?)

She's been in some recent TV stuff, too, I think, though blessed if I can remember any of them. I think she was recently in one of those Midsommer Murders episodes, or maybe it was some other mystery.

But snatching her head bald -- that still has me chuckling!

Like hocky and rugby, but you still see uber-competitive middle-aged people out there bloodying themselves up like weekend warriors! But I think maybe Gertie won't be playing any more Quidditch!

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I mean "hockey," of course!

Yes, it's a two-steps-forward-one-back kind of dance they're doing, but eventually, they'll run right into each other! Thanks for the review!

Quin and Minerva have known each other a very short time, but they are fast becoming friends. Quin will continue to play a role in the story. And Minerva's letter was rather revealing, at least to those who aren't willfully blind!

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Thanks!

They'll get some more hints and nudges, but it will take a while yet, and various other events will intervene. Thanks for reviewing!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.