I'd like to think that after seeing how crushed Winky was and how happy the other Hogwarts house-elves were she'd realize that it's a mater of having a purpose for them. service=a safe place to live+food+occupationThe chaos was little more than research of how things were after WWII. It took tome then as well, but not as bad. Thank you for the review.

Thank you, and thanks for the review and the pretty stars.

What is? hmmmm?  lolThank you for the review.

Actually, she takes her job very seriously and would have been accurate, even if they had all concieved on the same day. BUt this potions works with the girls menstrual cycle, so unless they all start on the same day, it's likely they all 'appeared pregnant within the same month - or two months. But yes, it is suspect. Thank you very much for the review, sunny.

LOL She will find out!  Thank you for the review.

Thank you very much. SW69 has the next one ready to go! Thank you for the review and pretty stars.

Okay, maybe it's a bit Mary Sue, but the one thing I've always wondered about Marriage Law fics was "why doesn't she fight back?" I mean Hermioe in canon, froze Neville to sneak out of the common room, used her Time-Turner to free Sirius and Buckbeak, formed the DA, fought in the Dep of Mysteries, and fought in a war (2 battles) This not a doormat girl - so why would she roll over and allow the MoM to force her to marry anyone. Okay, so it's not so bad to be forced to marry Severus Snape - but really. So maybe this is a bit Mary Sue in that regard. Hermione said, "No." and is standing up for herself and helping anyone who agrees with her. There just happens to be a whole lot of students who agree.  sorry for the rant, but this is really how I'd see her handling this. With her mind. Draco is offering $potions supplies$, his cunning, his knowledge of magical law, and books. Everyone pitches in. Hermione is leader - but knows how to delegate and accept assistance. That's why I have her and all four houses standing together on this.Thank you for the review - I'm sorry to write back a novel, but I just wanted to thank you for the great review. and got a bit carried away.

  You go girl, no problem with the novel lol.

Thank you. Yes, their clever cunning really helps out a lot. Draco is really a good resource in this, and yes, I'm sure he enjoys the attention. Lucius and son are close and he will be out shortly.Oh course Poppy figured it out! She and Minerva don't like this law at all.Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.

Thanks. Sometimes Muggle-borns miss the obvious, don't they? Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.

Yes, Poppy is trying to help the students, after all, she's not happy about the law either.  And yes, the ministry is trying to fight back with what they believe is enough to force everyone to comply.Yes, Ginny would gladly give in if she gets to marry Harry, but Hermione doesn't trust the S.H.R.M.C. at all. Isn't Susan Bones in Hufflepuff? If not I goofed there. I didn't want to just give a list of six more students so I jsut said that Luna (Ravenclaw) and Susan (Hufflepuff) each brought three from their houses.In Hermione's second year, Severus brewed the potion to restore Hermione from being petrified, and helped her recover. It's just one line, doll, don't worry so much about that one.Thank you very much for the review,

, and the pretty stars. I love them.

yes yes susan is. i read that paragraph a few times over and i just didnt catch it like that apparently.

Yes, he's alive but not in the country and therefore not subject to this ridiclous law. I think you'll be amuzed by his responce, my beta was. You are right on the nose on this point about the S.H.R.M.C.  And yes, the Yenta, Edithe Havershiems, might have been a good Yenta once - but she's only matching couples based up on S.H.R.M.C. guidelines and protocols - not really based upon compatability, unless the compatability matches what the objectives are: To make the next generation of witches and wizards all half-blood or less - no more pure-bloods!

Oh, you'll have a clue in an upcming chapter! And it won't be a surprise. And she's connected to Graciella Warblock! Shocking, I know! lolUmbridge - sorry no, that witch is in Azkaban.

Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.

Hmm. Did your cat give you a 'claws up' that you're fine? Sorry to scare your cat. But I'm thilled that you enjoyed that line.I jsut figured that with all these ladies have seen over the years, they'd hate this Marriage Law idea and would be secretly glad to see the kids all fighting it (Like they did when they were giving Umbridge troubles and headaches)I'm sure that the Flitwick and Sprout are suppportive too, only Hermione doesn't talk to them confidentially. I think you'll get a kick out of Severus' responce - my beta sure did.Thank you very much for the review and I'm so happy that you enjoy this so much. Thanks for the pretty stars too.

Yes, things get thick and messy!  Oh he will. Draco will find a way to keep Lucius informed and besides, Hermione, Ginny, Draco and friends leave school by chapter 9 and Lucius has a day in court over Hermione's Draco's summer!  Summer will be a bit messy - sorry if I gave too much away.Thank you for the review and the pretty stars!

You're not giving away too much -- you're just making me eager for more!!  I'm anxious to see Lucius' day in court, and to see Hermione and Ginny at Draco's house where they can plot to their hearts' content.  And if the Malfoys have a portrait of Phineas Black, yay!

Yes, Interhouse relations and comradship! You'll have at least 2 more chapters of that, before they (Hermione, Draco, Ginny, and the gang) leave school! Thank you for the review, and the pretty stars! 

I have always thought that Poppy was intutive and she doesn't like this law any more than they do. Most of the professors are on their side - or Hermione would've had loads of detentions and lost house points!When has Ron ever been mature or considerate? He's certainly not in canon! Besides, I had him react like I read his abandonment in DH! selfish-for-himself-immature-prat.Hermione for some unknown reason (JKR's) loves(loved) him. He is/was her boyfriend, and she was too busy with everything to realy see him for how he really is. IMHOThank you for the review and the pretty stars.

Thank you. That's a nice compliment. I appreciate it. Oh and thank you for the stars, too.

Yes, well, she is the 'brightest of her age' and all. LOLThat is one of my goals in this is 'breaching the gap' so to speak. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.

I thought that Draco would be, considering how active Lucius was. I thought that having Goyle and Draco at least meet Hermione half way was another good idea, have them grow up a bit, and it's been helpful to have Draco getting along with her. Thank you for the reveiw and the stars. 

Thank you. I was borrowing from the historical account of the UK following WWII. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.

Thank you very much.

Wow, thank you for the compliment. Oh, and thank you for the stars.

Nope - there aren't! It's uneven. But Yes, either way - as long as it confuses the Wizengamot and the SHMRC!

i wonder if some wouldn't mind who they are coupled with by the law and may not be whole-hearted in fighting the law anymore.

Oh, well, I couldn't have everyone tromping off to Malfoy manor, now could I? And Luna's nonchalant responces to Cecil's questions, I couldn't pass up the opportunity! But I carefully (trying out nine dif combinations on papaer) worked out who I wished to send to which house. But, Yes, Luna had been to Malfoy Manor and would've been able to Apparate there as well. For sake of the story, I don't really give you a list of who matched themselves up with whom. You will only see a few of who matched up with whom...  YOu want more? rReally? Ok. I have a - well you see, I'm waaaaay ahead of you in this story.  I have 3 ready to submit/post, 6 chapters I did ahead of myself (woke up with this great idea more than once) on the outline, and 2-3 chapters in rough draft that just need smooting out, nip, snip, and polishing... So there is plenty more.  Oh, and a twist you may or may not like!  Two reviews in one!  Coo-l-l   Damn - how did you get into my thumbdrive? You shouldn't know this! Shhh Don't tell anyone, okay? LOL Keep this jsut between us, okay?

Thank you very much. Well, Hermione isn't above breaking the rules for a good cause/reason.Oh, I'd love to stick your line - "I see that nepotism is as alive and well in the Ministry today as it was when Voldemort was directing the show."  With your permission, I might ask SW if I can!  LOL  You'll see their reactins and a bit of their actions coming up, might surprise you.  Thank you for the laugh, lovely review and the pretty stars!

Please use the line. I would be honored!

To quote Lexicon (I know! But it's still a great reference source)  "Transfiguration is subject to rules, such as Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration, which has five Principal Exceptions, of which food is one, which means that food cannot be produced out of thin air. Food can be moved from one place to another by magic, or changed, but not created out of nothing. (DH15)"   You are referring to the comment about the RoR being able to 'make or produce food.'  This isn't necessarily the same thing. Many leaves are edible. Grains are fibrous, as are most plant species. Many species are edible, and many tree leaves, while not tasty, won't harm you if you munch on them. Some tree leaves are even good spices. (bay leaves, otherwise called Laurel leaves, for example, and curry leaves, Sweet Neem leaf... ) Transfiguration can rearrange the elements of one thing into another and even change the elements of an object, aminal, plant, into something else.  But no, I didn't have 'making' Bread appear out of thin air. Hope this helps with your question. Thank you for the challenging review. It's fun to answer these kinds of questions, really makes me have to think.