Win Thee to Forget
Chapter 7 of 21
Elise_WandererLove the one you’re with.... Canon-compliant—despite JKR’s best efforts.
A/N: The wonderful JK Rowling continues to own all rights to the Potterverse, and we continue to be deeply grateful that she allows us to play here for fun (but not for profit: we are here for the love of it only). The poetry is by Emily Brontë, who has proved to be an inspiration all her own.
The beta work is by the utterly amazing sshg316, who blows me away every day with her generous spirit and remarkable ability to put her finger on just what might make everything so much better, but who leaves it entirely up to me to take her advice (which is always a brilliant idea) or ignore it (the result being anything here that still might not be as good as it could be).
Oh, and for those of you whose OTP is the same as mine, please don't kill me for this chapter! To stay as canon-compliant as possible, as I am trying for here, this just had to happen. Note, however, that there is a great deal of the story still to come, and everybody is allowed to make mistakes....
CHAPTER SIX
"Win Thee to Forget"
How Spring can bring thee glory yet
And Summer win thee to forget
December's sullen time!
Why dost thou hold the treasure fast
Of youth's delight, when youth is past
And thou art near thy prime?
- Emily Brontë, from "How Beautiful the Earth Is Still"
Ron kept proposing at random intervals, and Hermione kept dancing away from the question. Eventually, her dances began to take her far from him for long stretches at a time. She told herself she was exploring her options, getting used to being on her own, and adjusting to the grownup world, a world that was different from the one of her youth not only because of its demands and responsibilities but also because it was a world at peace for the first time in so many years.
She tried to ignore the fact that the other world, the world of Muggles to which she still had ties, never seemed to be at peace for long. She tried to ignore the questions and the longings and the general sense of discontent that lay just under the surface of her life. She kept busy, she dated other people, she built a resume, and she waited.
"Ron, I can't," she answered gently when he had gotten up the courage to ask The Question one more time on one of his now-rare visits to her London flat.
"Can't what?" and this time his voice was fierce. "Give him up?"
She sat back, confused. "What? Who?"
"Your precious wizard. Snape," he bit out the hated name.
"What are you talking about?" she breathed, her cheeks coloring.
"He's dead, Hermione. He's not coming back."
"I--I'm not--" she stammered, not sure how to respond, even to herself.
"Yes, you are!" he cried. "You're waiting for a sign or some bit of evidence or a miracle or, I don't know, a different ending. And there isn't going to be one, Hermione! You can't keep putting everything on hold! You can't keep putting me on hold!"
"Ron," she said gently, "I'm not putting you on hold. I've told you no so many times--"
"But you've never really meant it," he replied bitterly. "I'm your fallback position. I'm your 'just in case.' You say no, but you only mean it for now."
"Ron, that isn't fair," she said, her eyes shining with tears. "I've told you so many times to move on. It isn't fair to you--"
"And it isn't fair to you, either!" he interrupted. "You need to get on with your life!"
She sat back and looked at him, and she realized that she hadn't actually done that in a long, long time. The boy she had loved had grown into a man. He knew her better than almost anyone ever had. He had seen her at her absolute worst, and he still wanted to be with her. Her breath caught in her throat: how did she really feel about him?
She clasped her hands in front of her face. "You're right," she said at last. "I do feel as though I've been waiting. I don't know for what, and maybe you're right about that, too. But I keep thinking I'll know when I find it."
"You won't, love," he answered, and his voice was gentle. He took a deep breath. "Look, tell me to go away, and I will. I swear. I'll get on with it all if you will. I won't keep annoying you."
"Oh, Ron," she sighed, her heart catching in her throat.
He caught one of her hands and held it. "But I promise you if you can bring yourself to say yes, it'd be great fun. Not all the time, sure," and she laughed at that. "But I do love you, you know."
She bit her lip, torn between a giggle and a sob. "I know you do. I just... I don't know how I feel. I love you, of course, but..." she trailed off.
"But you know me too well," he finished the sentence for her. "You know what a berk I can be."
She looked at him, the corners of her mouth twitching in amusement. "That's one of the things in your favor, you know."
He cocked one eyebrow at her. "You never could resist a project," he said challengingly.
"You know me too well, too," she answered, matching his tone.
"And that's why we could make it work," he countered eagerly. "Come on. Give it a go."
And he offered a gentle kiss, filled with as much promise as he could give her. And so Hermione Granger finally consented to become his wife.
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She was not a virgin. She had both experience and a rather vivid imagination, and she had brought that education with her when they had retired to her bed that first night. Which made the morning after a bit uncomfortable.
"Umm, 'Mione--" her newly-minted fiancé began delicately over breakfast.
"Sweetheart," she interrupted gently, brushing a few toast crumbs from his cheek and hoping to deflect his thoughts from the skill and vigor she had shown in bed the night before. "Please call me any endearment you fancy, but my given name is Hermione. It's long, I know, but it's mine. Don't shorten it. I hate that." She softened her words with an impish smile. "'Mrs. Weasley' is nice," but then added hastily, "if that doesn't make you think of your mum, that is!"
He looked confused, but he was also clearly distracted, at least for the moment. "It's supposed to be 'Ms. Granger-Weasley,' if I recall the exact terms," he replied, his face crinkling at the memory of her insistence.
She laughed and snuggled into his shoulder. "Oh, Ickle Ronnikins, that's for professional purposes. Right here, I'll just be plain Mrs. W."
He grinned and then remembered suddenly what he had started to ask. But how to phrase it? "Umm, Mrs. W, not that I'm really complaining or anything, but well, you weren't... that is to say... you hadn't... I mean, last night was..." There just didn't seem to be a graceful way of putting it.
"Last night was delicious," she said firmly, hoping he would just take it at that.
He couldn't.
"Yes," he agreed. "Yes, it was. But you..."
She sighed and sat up, facing him.
"Ron. Dear. Just ask the question." This had to be settled. She just wished it didn't need to be.
He swallowed. "Well, Hermione," and he pronounced her full name carefully. "It just seems to me that, ah, well, that you were incredibly... well informed."
She lifted her chin slightly, trying for a tiny bit of superiority. "I'm Little Miss Know-It-All. You know my reputation. I don't like being ignorant."
"Yes, but... well, how much can you learn just in theory? You do seem to be... familiar... with more than the library could possibly supply...."
She cocked her head mischievously. "Ah, my love, you'd be surprised," she purred. "The library isn't quite the dry, dead place you always imagined. Why do you think I spend so much time there?"
He was unconvinced. "I got good at Quidditch, and better at chess, by doing it, not just thinking about it. Doing it a lot."
Hermione sighed, and her face grew serious. "Ron. When you asked me for my hand, were you a virgin?"
Ron blushed deeply. Why was that question so easy for her to ask, when he couldn't frame the words himself?
"Umm," he replied eloquently.
"I certainly hope not," she continued briskly. "I hope that you came into this with some practical experience, if only so you'd know what goes where. And why. Which you obviously do."
He looked a little sheepish. "Well, of course..."
"I'd also hope you'd have satisfied at least a little curiosity. And have learned enough to know something about what works best for you." She leaned in and traced one delicate finger along his lower lip. "I'm willing to do original research, of course," she said, as seductively as she could manage, "but it's nice not to have to start completely from scratch."
Ron gulped. "'Kay," he managed to say. "But..."
She waited, but he couldn't finish the sentence. "Ronald. You don't have to give me footnotes or citations. I'm glad you've had experience. I'd be rather sorry for you if you hadn't. And I happen to like reaping the benefits of what you've learnt."
He was clearly processing her words. And coming to some interesting conclusions. She needed to head off this line of thought before it got specific.
"But who," she kissed him lightly on one cheek, "or even how many 'who's," she kissed him on the other, "isn't important." She kissed his right eye. "The fact is," she kissed the other, "that's what was," she kissed his nose, "and this is now," she kissed his chin, "and now is all that matters." She kissed his mouth, very gently at first, but then with sudden fierceness, and his arms went around her, instinctively returning and deepening the kiss, and in less than a breath, he had forgotten what he had wanted to ask her, forgotten what he'd even wanted to know, forgotten to think entirely for a bit. She was with him now, and she had promised to stay. He lost himself in her and put his questions away.
He rarely took them out again. It was simply easier to accept that she was here now and not to speculate on how she had become so proficient, so expert, so... inventive in bed. She actually taught him a thing or two. And, once in awhile, he was still able to surprise her, as well. For a long time, it was sufficient.
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Author's Note: Never fear, this is indeed a Severus/Hermione story! But we do need to explore where canon went, if only to bow in JKR's general direction. And then head off in the RIGHT one. Immediately. See Chapter Seven.
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221 Reviews | 7.48/10 Average
LOVE this story. I know I read it once, long ago, back in the days before I ever wrote reviews.
At any rate, I absolutely love everything about this! I adore totally canon compliant SSHG fics, but many authors take the easy way out - pick up afterward, and either give H&R a divorce or kill Ron off. It's a delight to watch you skillfully strip off all the assumptions and inferences of the epilogue to bring our couple together as they were meant to be!
But even without that bit of sleight-of-word, this is simply a wonderful story. It's got it all - wonderful pacing, lovely slow-building romance, believeable characters, great OCs (Riley! *sniffs*), and layers upon layers of mystery and intrigue. I love the use of Severus' old chess set - first as a touching relic of his childhood, then as Hermione's clue, and finally as the tragic symbol of Riley's end.
I also loved Severus' immersion back into the Muggle world, and how that was why Hermione would be the one capable of tracking him. Leave it to the Muggleborn to figure out what totally passes over the Purebloods' heads. (I'd say it wasn't on their radar, but know what kind of blank stare they'd give me!) Seriously, though, there is a lot to think about regarding the pros and cons of living in the Muggle vs the Magical world.
While I'm glad you're now writing original fic, I'm so very happy that once upon a time you spent a lot of time and effort writing absolutely delicious SSHG fanfic. Thank you!
(Btw, here because of Juni's Fab Friday rec earlier this summer on TPP's FB page.)
Great story !!!!What lie is Hermione refering to here ?
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
It's been a long time since I wrote this.... Glad you like it, but I don't recall what point in the story you are talking about. If you tell me what chapter you are referring to, I will probably be able to answer.
Response from pansycat (Reviewer)
Sorry about that, I was reading rather late last night:).It was chapter 6 and the following from Hermione:She stared up at the boarded windows and marveled at Dumbledore’s ingenuity. Snape wasn’t the only one with a wildly overdeveloped sense of the theatrical, she thought. This whole, ramshackle building was part of a lie. Albus had set this up less than thirty years ago, yet she had talked with villagers who swore the Shack had been here for hundreds of years. Its weathered wood looked weary and derelict. It had become an abandoned, forgotten hulk, inaccessible to the world. It had outlived its purpose."Specifically the lie about Shack being haunted ?
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Ah, yes, now I remember. Yes, you're right---Dumbledore built the Shack to give Lupin a place to transform and made up a story about it being haunted to explain the strange sounds that would come from it every month. He pretended it was a really old, haunted building, when it wasn't at all. Rather clever of him, really.Thanks for reminding me!
Response from pansycat (Reviewer)
Sure, I remembered that but I thought it was a lie about Severus that I didn't remember...Interesting use of the epilogue, by the way....Actually, you could do the same for Ginny and Harry.It's funny. JK is pretty clear about what happens, when she speaks, but often times when she writes things are more unclear. To this day, I 'm still unclear what happened when Sirius tricked Severus into the shack.It seems like he must have seen Remus as a werewolf.So what did James actually prevent and how did he prevent it ? Is Remus even aware of what happened ?I think he must be ,because he doesn't really react to Snape's jibes.But none of this is really clear....
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
It's been a long time since I wrote this.... Glad you like it, but I don't recall what point in the story you are talking about. If you tell me what chapter you are referring to, I will probably be able to answer.
Response from pansycat (Reviewer)
Sorry about that, I was reading rather late last night:).It was chapter 6 and the following from Hermione:She stared up at the boarded windows and marveled at Dumbledore’s ingenuity. Snape wasn’t the only one with a wildly overdeveloped sense of the theatrical, she thought. This whole, ramshackle building was part of a lie. Albus had set this up less than thirty years ago, yet she had talked with villagers who swore the Shack had been here for hundreds of years. Its weathered wood looked weary and derelict. It had become an abandoned, forgotten hulk, inaccessible to the world. It had outlived its purpose."Specifically the lie about Shack being haunted ?
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Ah, yes, now I remember. Yes, you're right---Dumbledore built the Shack to give Lupin a place to transform and made up a story about it being haunted to explain the strange sounds that would come from it every month. He pretended it was a really old, haunted building, when it wasn't at all. Rather clever of him, really.Thanks for reminding me!
Response from pansycat (Reviewer)
Sure, I remembered that but I thought it was a lie about Severus that I didn't remember...Interesting use of the epilogue, by the way....Actually, you could do the same for Ginny and Harry.It's funny. JK is pretty clear about what happens, when she speaks, but often times when she writes things are more unclear. To this day, I 'm still unclear what happened when Sirius tricked Severus into the shack.It seems like he must have seen Remus as a werewolf.So what did James actually prevent and how did he prevent it ? Is Remus even aware of what happened ?I think he must be ,because he doesn't really react to Snape's jibes.But none of this is really clear....
I love it <3
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. You made my day.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. You made my day.
That was perfection!!!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much! You made my night!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much! You made my night!
Just as I thought that I have basically gone through all the DH-compliant SSHG fics worth a read that I stumbled upon this wonderful gem of a story.I love your Hermione (as well as liking your Ron and Harry), and when she prevailed over Dolohov, I found it hard to repress my `Yay! Go, Hermione`.I am really glad you gave SS and the Trio an ending they deserved. Thank you very much.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you! I am especially fond of this one, not only because it gave me the chance to reinterpret that infamous Epilogue (and reveal what it really says!), but it also showed me that I could write something longer (and that I could write a fight scene). So Hermione and Severus inspired me to focus more on my ofics (I'm nearly finished a second murder mystery novel, and my agent is working on selling the first one). I still write once a year for the SSHG Exchange, though, because I love this pairing so very much.I'm so glad you found this and enjoyed it. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing!
Great story, I really love Severus and Hermione together. Great solution for the epilogue.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you! High praise from a Ravenclaw! Thanks for reading & reviewing.
By all means, let's keep this 'ship afloat! Loved the story and the ending. Even better you kept me hungry for more.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much---and thanks for coming along on the journey. Your words are my reward!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much---and thanks for coming along on the journey. Your words are my reward!
Nice chapter, I loved how Hermione teased Severus about his spy skills getting rusty.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you! Let us hope that's all that's rusty....
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you! Let us hope that's all that's rusty....
Anonymous
I'm truly sorry that I didn't give you any reviews on the last chapters. I read them all offline and printed-out. I just wanted to say that I really and thoroughly enjoyed these chapters and the end of the story as much as every chapter before, and to thank you for sharing it with us! It was a wonderfull, catching and captivating reading, and I'm just sorry that it's finished now...
Author's Response: I'm sory it's finished too--because it menas no more reviews from you! I've really loved reading your comments throughout. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and to review--online and off!
What a fabulous story! I'd delayed reading this, thinking that it would feature a Dead Snape, and I really wasn't in the mood for that. I'm so glad I started reading. I love the way you teased the reader with 'maybe it will be Ron and Hermione after all', and I especially enjoyed the way she came to her senses. This was really an excellent read, not too long and not too short. Thanks so much for writing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so glad you gave it a shot--and that I didn't disappoint you! It was great fun to string people along, making them think that things would turn out exactly as JKR planned (rather than the way we know it really should!), but I was very afraid that true SSHG lovers would be put off by those teases without a way to reassure them. But I couldn't give it away--the surprises were part of what make it interesting to write. I'm so glad you enjoyed it--your review makes it worth doing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so glad you gave it a shot--and that I didn't disappoint you! It was great fun to string people along, making them think that things would turn out exactly as JKR planned (rather than the way we know it really should!), but I was very afraid that true SSHG lovers would be put off by those teases without a way to reassure them. But I couldn't give it away--the surprises were part of what make it interesting to write. I'm so glad you enjoyed it--your review makes it worth doing!
This was wonderful! I just read all of this so far all the way through. Just could not stop and almost missed kindergarten pick up! Loved how it came back around to Ron and his problem and tied it together. Excellent. Looking forward to the epilogue.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Am I a bad person for being secretly delighted to have nearly made you late? What a lovely testimony! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and letting yourself be distracted! (The Epilogue is being validated, hope it will be up soon.)
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Am I a bad person for being secretly delighted to have nearly made you late? What a lovely testimony! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and letting yourself be distracted! (The Epilogue is being validated, hope it will be up soon.)
Ah, Sophie was the mole.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Yes, I never liked her....Had to leave one mystery to be solved later. Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Yes, I never liked her....Had to leave one mystery to be solved later. Thanks for reviewing!
i liked all the delightful banter in this chapter. you almost had me worried there for a minute wondering what was going on with severus. looking forward to seeing what you do with the epilogue. :D
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Well, there had to be a little suspense.... Glad you enoyed the banter--it's so much fun to write!Epilogue should be along shortly--hope it satifies. Thanks so much for reviewing!-w
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Well, there had to be a little suspense.... Glad you enoyed the banter--it's so much fun to write!Epilogue should be along shortly--hope it satifies. Thanks so much for reviewing!-w
ah, mysterious to the last! You have done a good job giving us more questions and answering only some of them. -Wahoo
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
...or simply forgetting to answer them.... Glad you're enjoying the journey---thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
...or simply forgetting to answer them.... Glad you're enjoying the journey---thanks for reviewing!
I am absolutely dying to know who Ron is married to... Loved the proposal bit, as well as their arguements. So funny. Can't wait to read the wrap up.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I have to admit that I'm a little vague on Mrs. Weasley's percise identity. As long as it's not Hermione, I'm happy.So glad you like their interplay--they are a great match in my book. Epilogue should be up soon, I hope (they have it but have to validate it). Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I have to admit that I'm a little vague on Mrs. Weasley's percise identity. As long as it's not Hermione, I'm happy.So glad you like their interplay--they are a great match in my book. Epilogue should be up soon, I hope (they have it but have to validate it). Thanks for reviewing!
That was one of my favorite proposal scenes I've ever read! Though, come to think of it, I actually haven't read many proposal scenes. *racks brain* Well, yours was brilliant, and I had tears in my eyes because they LOVE each other so much! Yup, they do, JKR! Interesting twist with the Avery girl, btw. And I look forward to your proper take on the epilogue. Five stars, as always, dear.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I love writing proposals! (I have another one in "One Very Good Thing," my one-off sequel to "Speak Now.")Glad you liked the Avery subplot. And yes, Jo, they are crazy about each other. How could they not be? They are a perfect match.Thanks so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I love writing proposals! (I have another one in "One Very Good Thing," my one-off sequel to "Speak Now.")Glad you liked the Avery subplot. And yes, Jo, they are crazy about each other. How could they not be? They are a perfect match.Thanks so much for reviewing!
just a tiny minor detail, that albus asked/ordered him to do it. it's a relief that he has his memories back. hopefully now he'll realize he deserves to be happy and make a life with hermione. :D
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Yeah, minor detail, probably doesn't make much difference.... Thanks so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Yeah, minor detail, probably doesn't make much difference.... Thanks so much for reviewing!
OMG! What wit in this chapter! I loved it!There's nothing like a snarky Snape!“I can’t begin to tell you how relieved that makes me,” he said with a sneer, and his voice was nearly back to Classroom Terror level.Thanks for such a wonderful story!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so very glad you're enjoying this! I don't know why snark comes so easily---it's as though I'm possessed by the most snide, dry wit ever when I write him. Wish I could that quick-witted myself, but I'm always afraid I'll be too nasty. Snape never has that fear.Thank you so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I'm so very glad you're enjoying this! I don't know why snark comes so easily---it's as though I'm possessed by the most snide, dry wit ever when I write him. Wish I could that quick-witted myself, but I'm always afraid I'll be too nasty. Snape never has that fear.Thank you so much for reviewing!
Thank you for another wonderful chapter. I really enjoyed their exchange and their portrayal continues to be dead on.This struck me as being so true to Hermione's character:"She swung back out into the darkness and began to search for Severus Snape all over again."She's a brave one that girl!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Severus may be the bravest man Harry ever knew, but Hermione's probably the bravest woman. Hence, their suitability. Once more into the breech, dear friends!It means a lot to me that you're liking this!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Severus may be the bravest man Harry ever knew, but Hermione's probably the bravest woman. Hence, their suitability. Once more into the breech, dear friends!It means a lot to me that you're liking this!
Lovely, this was quite a moving chapter.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this chapter. I'm glad he took his memories back! Looking forward to more.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I do believe he found it worth remembering.Thanks so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
I do believe he found it worth remembering.Thanks so much for reviewing!
Finally, he has his memories back!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
He does indeed.And now he's ready to make some more!Thanks for reviewing.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
He does indeed.And now he's ready to make some more!Thanks for reviewing.
Anonymous
Oh, that's lovely! A very intense, dense and complex chapter, I enjoyed it very much. I like the bit how you describe her finding him beautiful.
Author's Response: Love it what makes a person truly beautiful, both to the one who loves and to the beloved.
Somebody probably said that better somewhere.
Thanks for reviewing!
*sighs* They love each other! And I sense a happy ending and a properly written Epilogue on the horizon!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
YES, THEY DO!!!Your senses are reliable...just a minor mystery still to solve and some (proper!) resolutions to go! Thanks so much for reviewing.
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
YES, THEY DO!!!Your senses are reliable...just a minor mystery still to solve and some (proper!) resolutions to go! Thanks so much for reviewing.
Nooooo! Don't cut off there... So interesting how they've come to relate to one another. I'm extremely anxious to read the next bit!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Just one more chapter and then my own Epilogue, so I had to save something! So glad you're enjoying their new relationship--I think you like what's to come, as it continues to evolve. Thank you so much for reviewing!
Response from Elise_Wanderer (Author of The Spirit That Remembers)
Just one more chapter and then my own Epilogue, so I had to save something! So glad you're enjoying their new relationship--I think you like what's to come, as it continues to evolve. Thank you so much for reviewing!