The next chapters are written and only need the caring hand of my betas. And a bit of rework, as my friend Dreamy_Dragon complained they feel a little rushed ;-) The next chapter will go into queue before Christmas, though, promise! Thanks so much for your review!

It was about time she woke up. Carlos triggered the change, but now it is up to her to make her life better, even if she can't get divorced. Thanks so much for your review!

Oh, yes, I was, dear. It is such a slow story, and both Snape and Hermione are OOC. In this chapter, there is not a black hair to be seen, be it long or short. A chapter without one of the main characters - hmmm, how would my readers take it, I wondered. And what will you (especially you) think about my solution for the whole dilemma, if there is a solution at all?Thanks for still reading. Thanks for your support. And no, Hermione doesn't need a man to take her life in her own hands again. Men, IMO, only make things complicated ;-)Hugs from Germany, and the next chapter will go into queue before Christmas.

Oh, dear, you just made me shiver. Heartbreaking... yes, in a way, it is. Thanks for reviewing!

Don't you think killing him would be a tiny bit harsh? Although... he could fall off the broom *g* Didn't even think about that solution!Thanks a lot for reviewing!

She's got a plan, that much I can tell. Next chapter is in queue. Thanks for reviewing!

Definitely shocking, for him and, in the next chapter, for her. Thanks for reviewing, dear!

Thanks! It was about time she became her own self again.

Oh, she's very willing, but on the flight back  home, she can't see a way how to do it. A divorce is not an option (will explain later), although I did not think about the point of her marrying again. It's simple, really: she leaves means the children stay with Ron. Thanks as well for your words on Rose and Hugo. I like them a lot, too, I must admit ;-)

Honestly? I didn't want to write more sex scenes, as this is not supposed to become a PWP story. Naturally, there was a lot of sex (as soon as the kids were in bed). I had the feeling that I wrote everything I could write about the beach and them and their relationship up to that point. Now a new part starts - in a way, this story just begins. Thanks so much for reviewing!

Honestly? I didn't want to write more sex scenes, as this is not supposed to become a PWP story. Naturally, there was a lot of sex (as soon as the kids were in bed). I had the feeling that I wrote everything I could write about the beach and them and their relationship up to that point. Now a new part starts - in a way, this story just begins. Thanks so much for reviewing!

It would be sad if it was the end, but it isn't next chapter should go into queue at the weekend.Thanks for reviewing!

It would be sad if it was the end, but it isn't next chapter should go into queue at the weekend.Thanks for reviewing!

Thanks for this review, dear - I wanted her to be real although she's sort of OOC.

Thanks for this review, dear - I wanted her to be real although she's sort of OOC.

Good to hear. I know I painted her OOC, and am glad I managed to give a satisfactory explanation. And I think her life is not that bad, compared with the lives of many others. It's just not what she expected - she certainly never considered the possibility that her love for Ron wouldn't last long.

Good to hear. I know I painted her OOC, and am glad I managed to give a satisfactory explanation. And I think her life is not that bad, compared with the lives of many others. It's just not what she expected - she certainly never considered the possibility that her love for Ron wouldn't last long.

:-) Now where are you from, dear??

I currently live in Ohio, but I was born and raised on the East Coast.  My dad was in the military so I was up and down the coast...but I sort of remember the southern beaches.

:-) Now where are you from, dear??

I currently live in Ohio, but I was born and raised on the East Coast.  My dad was in the military so I was up and down the coast...but I sort of remember the southern beaches.

I'm with you - in my world, she's always strong and free and does what she wants. So I wanted to write something new, and I wanted to paint the picture of what would happen if she really married Ron. They are not made for each other (IMO) and I believe she would be sad after ten years in a marriage she can't get out. Glad I caught your attention ;-)

I'm with you - in my world, she's always strong and free and does what she wants. So I wanted to write something new, and I wanted to paint the picture of what would happen if she really married Ron. They are not made for each other (IMO) and I believe she would be sad after ten years in a marriage she can't get out. Glad I caught your attention ;-)

He's changed, and he knows what he wants. Occasionally, he wants someone to warm his bed - who can blame him?Thanks for reviewing!

He's changed, and he knows what he wants. Occasionally, he wants someone to warm his bed - who can blame him?Thanks for reviewing!

Huh, making people cry always sends a cold shiver down my back ;-) I hope I will manage to make you smile as well, and - Thanks for reviewing!

Huh, making people cry always sends a cold shiver down my back ;-) I hope I will manage to make you smile as well, and - Thanks for reviewing!

Next chapter will go into queue at the weekend. All in all, this story will have about twelve chapters. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Next chapter will go into queue at the weekend. All in all, this story will have about twelve chapters. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

She'd have a hard time forgetting him, as she's in love and very much wants to go back. Naturally, she can't do that because of the custody problem. And he can't go after her because... well, I gave the reasons, and mentioned horrors would add to them. NNext chapter will be up soon. Thanks so much for reviewing!

She'd have a hard time forgetting him, as she's in love and very much wants to go back. Naturally, she can't do that because of the custody problem. And he can't go after her because... well, I gave the reasons, and mentioned horrors would add to them. NNext chapter will be up soon. Thanks so much for reviewing!

Thank you! I like leaving people speachless, as long as they can still review ;-))Of course this is not the end. I will update soon, promise!

Thank you! I like leaving people speachless, as long as they can still review ;-))Of course this is not the end. I will update soon, promise!

Ah, you know, I didn't want to write more sex scenes - the one had to do, showing the tenderness between them and the love they feel for each other. I promise to update soon, though. It certainly won't end here!Thanks so much for reviewing!

Ah, you know, I didn't want to write more sex scenes - the one had to do, showing the tenderness between them and the love they feel for each other. I promise to update soon, though. It certainly won't end here!Thanks so much for reviewing!

*lol* Basically, because I like sunflowers and because I once saw a really good tattoo. So I stole it and put it on Snape's shoulder. There is usually an easy answer for nearly anything I do. Thanks for reading and liking and reviewing!

*g* You found the happy ending by now. Glad you liked the story!

Thank you for reading the story despite the unusual setting, and thank you more for leaving a review. I do not write fanfic at the moment, but that I still get feedback for my old stories makes me really happy.

Around five more chapters, I'd say. I don't have it in me to write a thousand pages, I fear. I will update soon, definitely this week. Thank you so much for your lovely review *hugs you*

Around five more chapters, I'd say. I don't have it in me to write a thousand pages, I fear. I will update soon, definitely this week. Thank you so much for your lovely review *hugs you*