That was a wicked bit of intererence, wasn't it?  Glad you're enjoying the story!

That was a wicked bit of intererence, wasn't it?  Glad you're enjoying the story!

I appreciate you coming along for the ride!

I appreciate you coming along for the ride!

I'm not sure Hermione wants to know what Severus is thinking, though I expect she'll find out eventually.

I'm not sure Hermione wants to know what Severus is thinking, though I expect she'll find out eventually.

As my mama used to say: nowhere good - and fast.  Of course, we have slightly different opinions of what constitutes "good."

I can't believe I typed too, instead of two *facepalm*

As my mama used to say: nowhere good - and fast.  Of course, we have slightly different opinions of what constitutes "good."

I can't believe I typed too, instead of two *facepalm*

Thanks!  I'm rather fond of the mouse.  More is on the way.

Thanks!  I'm rather fond of the mouse.  More is on the way.

Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for coming along.  I'll see if I can keep to the scenic route. ;) As for Sirius, there's more than one way to change form.  And for once, Hermione is working on something simply because it intrigues her - though it may prove useful in the end.

Thank you for coming along.  I'll see if I can keep to the scenic route. ;) As for Sirius, there's more than one way to change form.  And for once, Hermione is working on something simply because it intrigues her - though it may prove useful in the end.

Sirius has always been scary, though usually not in the way people think.  As for Severus, he's more likely to raise hell than her spirits - at least intentionally.  But change is the only constant, so who knows?

Sirius has always been scary, though usually not in the way people think.  As for Severus, he's more likely to raise hell than her spirits - at least intentionally.  But change is the only constant, so who knows?

Quite a lot more than anyone thinks. ;)

Quite a lot more than anyone thinks. ;)

Very good questions. :)  Hermione is observant, but Snape is good at hiding what he doesn't wish seen.  There's a physics correlation there, something about an irresistable force... And Sirius' form does come into play.

Very good questions. :)  Hermione is observant, but Snape is good at hiding what he doesn't wish seen.  There's a physics correlation there, something about an irresistable force... And Sirius' form does come into play.

I'm glad you liked it.  Stay tuned.  The next episode is coming shortly.

I'm glad you liked it.  Stay tuned.  The next episode is coming shortly.

Thank you.  There's more on the way!

Thank you.  There's more on the way!

Poor mouse, indeed.  It will take quite a bit to survive, but mice can be clever creatures, too. Thank you for your kind words.

Poor mouse, indeed.  It will take quite a bit to survive, but mice can be clever creatures, too. Thank you for your kind words.

An entire feat of trouble, I assure you. :)

That should read "an entire HEAP of trouble..."  Serves me right for responding at 2 a.m.

ah, i understand all too well the tribulations of late night reviewing/responding. and now i will stop trying to imagine what a feat of trouble would look like. ; )

An entire feat of trouble, I assure you. :)

That should read "an entire HEAP of trouble..."  Serves me right for responding at 2 a.m.

ah, i understand all too well the tribulations of late night reviewing/responding. and now i will stop trying to imagine what a feat of trouble would look like. ; )

Thanks!  Hermione never struck me as the wafting waif sort.  She's a bit too logicall and driven for that.  Funny how those are the qualities that lead her into trouble.

Thanks!  Hermione never struck me as the wafting waif sort.  She's a bit too logicall and driven for that.  Funny how those are the qualities that lead her into trouble.

Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  There will be more coming.  Poor Snape, striving so hard for denial he can't really embrace.  It's one of the things that makes him delightful to write.

Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  There will be more coming.  Poor Snape, striving so hard for denial he can't really embrace.  It's one of the things that makes him delightful to write.

Thank you!  There is more in the pipeline.There must be a way to describe a young woman's clothing seen through the eyes of a man without it seeming cliche, but it does present a problem.  When attracted, people tend to notice and think about certain things.  I doubt noticing those aspects in a school uniform would come off as less cliche, considering the virulent fantasies about such things.  I suppose the same is true for blousy white shirts or Snape's black cloak.  It's all sort of iconic, isn't it? 

Thank you!  There is more in the pipeline.There must be a way to describe a young woman's clothing seen through the eyes of a man without it seeming cliche, but it does present a problem.  When attracted, people tend to notice and think about certain things.  I doubt noticing those aspects in a school uniform would come off as less cliche, considering the virulent fantasies about such things.  I suppose the same is true for blousy white shirts or Snape's black cloak.  It's all sort of iconic, isn't it? 

It is a bit convoluted, especially at the beginning.  I hope it becomes more clear and that you find it enjoyable.

It is a bit convoluted, especially at the beginning.  I hope it becomes more clear and that you find it enjoyable.

Sadly, this is the end.  Well, it's AN end.  I would imagine the story could go on, one way or another.  I just don't know that I will be the one to write it. :)  I have more original novels to work on, at least until another plot bunny (or mouse) nips at my heels.

Sadly, this is the end.  Well, it's AN end.  I would imagine the story could go on, one way or another.  I just don't know that I will be the one to write it. :)  I have more original novels to work on, at least until another plot bunny (or mouse) nips at my heels.

Thank you!  I am so glad you made it through and I made enough sense at the end. :)

Thank you!  I am so glad you made it through and I made enough sense at the end. :)

Thanks!  I think Severus would like to believe he would enjoy it, but Sirius is probably right.  Having an enemy you know that well, for that long, is almost like having a really good friend.  I think he would miss the back and forth.  I just don't think he could ever admit that, even to himself.

Thanks!  I think Severus would like to believe he would enjoy it, but Sirius is probably right.  Having an enemy you know that well, for that long, is almost like having a really good friend.  I think he would miss the back and forth.  I just don't think he could ever admit that, even to himself.

Thank you.  She can lie pretty well now, though I don't know how comfortable she is with it.  I'm glad you enjoyed the men's final conversation.

Thank you.  She can lie pretty well now, though I don't know how comfortable she is with it.  I'm glad you enjoyed the men's final conversation.

Sirius explains why he was sent back, in the chapter you just read.  Sirius was gardening in the backyard, because he thought it needed to be fixed up and he wanted to leave something nice behind.  Also, he needed an outlet for his magic. Why did Hermione have sex with both of them?  Because she likes them, has trusted them for years, finds them hot and they offered.  That was generally enough for me when I was younger.The spell changed the intent of magic at the moment it was done.  In this case, it changed the signature of Sirius' magic so the Ministry can't find him.  He changed Hermione's magic, so that Severus CAN find him.  That was pretty much it. Sirius gave her the mouse as a keepsake.  Severus got rid of the mouse hole (knowing the mouse had another way out) so that Crookshanks would be foiled in his attempt to eat the mouse.I'm not sure what wasn't there to get...

Sirius explains why he was sent back, in the chapter you just read.  Sirius was gardening in the backyard, because he thought it needed to be fixed up and he wanted to leave something nice behind.  Also, he needed an outlet for his magic. Why did Hermione have sex with both of them?  Because she likes them, has trusted them for years, finds them hot and they offered.  That was generally enough for me when I was younger.The spell changed the intent of magic at the moment it was done.  In this case, it changed the signature of Sirius' magic so the Ministry can't find him.  He changed Hermione's magic, so that Severus CAN find him.  That was pretty much it. Sirius gave her the mouse as a keepsake.  Severus got rid of the mouse hole (knowing the mouse had another way out) so that Crookshanks would be foiled in his attempt to eat the mouse.I'm not sure what wasn't there to get...

Alas, it is the end.  It had to stop somewhere.  Thank you for coming along for the ride.  :)

Alas, it is the end.  It had to stop somewhere.  Thank you for coming along for the ride.  :)

You are quite welcome!  And thank you for your enthusiasm throughout the process.  I am glad that you enjoyed the roller coaster ride, both published and in angst-ridden IMs. ;)  I had a lot of fun reimagining Sirius.  I think he gets short shrift quite often.  And writing Snape is just plain fun.  Such eloquent snark. Now that you're done reading this, you can post your own story faster so I have something to read!  LOL

You are quite welcome!  And thank you for your enthusiasm throughout the process.  I am glad that you enjoyed the roller coaster ride, both published and in angst-ridden IMs. ;)  I had a lot of fun reimagining Sirius.  I think he gets short shrift quite often.  And writing Snape is just plain fun.  Such eloquent snark. Now that you're done reading this, you can post your own story faster so I have something to read!  LOL