Thank you very much. Yep, the girls had been so succesful with letters he tried it and got what he wnated. And with Legilimency, Lucius could get a lot of info fast and he has plenty of time to sort it all out in his cell. saddly enough.Even in canon, JKR never has Ron grow up or mature. He's just mad because she hadn't told him before, he didn't have a say and he's under pressures too. But it's a immature reaction, get mad, run away. LIke in DHPoppy is being supportive, not exactly embracing. They are a faking pregnancy and she suspects so. Minerva is shocked, but in the big picture, I think these women understand, and will stand by the kids.You are welcome for the update. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.

furthermore, i know i mentioned before in the last chapter's review: 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.though more details of this came into my mind beside those who won't mind the couplings and those who are just too tired and strained to fight it anymore (not to mention some  those who might be pressured from home). i wonder if some might just have to sacrifice theirselves to the law so that more of the other students can get off. i believe the ministry might be less likely to fight the removal of the bastard law and such if there will be those willing to cowtow to it for now. thus providing more time to think of other solutions and such.and i went to reading your reviews and responces.  they were thoughtful and enjoyable. and i know a bunch were questioning snape's whereabouts due to mlc but personally my thoughts went to more details on neveille and then wanting more of greg. however, thoughts of snape brought even more thoughts of to mind. i hope we get to see (probably once the actual ministry arranged couplings are announced) the adults and graduates and how they will be taking it all into account and their reactions. we will have a number of alums to choose from and not to mention all the weasley brothers. if you think about those who are finanicially suited to go first i would think george would be thrown into that mix thanks to www and once again i believe neveille falls into that catagory as well. so yay more fun once the range grows broader. ^_____^

Genrou, wow, what a review!  Okay, I admit, I did the Xmas bits to give Hermione and Ginny a romp with Ron and Harry, respectively, so that they were not virgins.  I think some of the other students might have likewise, but I’m not listing all/everyone’s sexual experiences nor am I giving the list of who is matched up with whom.  Only a few pairs, placed in the story to show that the students are pairing up. A few guys taking two or more ‘cuz they can afford the law suits’.   As for the tests – Oh I address that issue. Hold on a bit, it’s coming!!  And yes, it will be suspicious, which will anger poor dear Edithe Havershiems and infuriate Gracilla Warblock of the S.H.M.R.C. and the Daily Prohpet will have a field day with it!

As for Ron, he acted like an immature, self-centered, wanker prat, that would storm off from his friends, kind of guy. In other words, He got angry and stormed off. (just like in canon)  You’ll see more of why Ron wants his own flat rather than live at Grimmauld Place.  But you are very astute here.

The girls have been using the papers to get their voices heard – why not him. And Since Lucius isn’t allowed a paper, or to know what’s going on, it’s an alternative for Draco to inform his dad on what’s happening. Lucius will have plenty of time to sort out the images and feelings Draco gave him access to. And it’s silent – the guards don’t know they communicated that way. Sly Slytherins.

Poppy is a bright, capable Healer and has seen (Or probably has) just about everything a kid/teenagers can get into or just about any spell damage (or close to) that a horny/rambunctious/dueling teens can do to each other. In other words – she’s seen more that most Healers at St. Mungo’s because she’s covering all aspects of spell/potion damage and even accidental magic and injuries at Hogwarts. So it’s no surprise that she could diagnosis the effects of the potion. LOL   And since Hermione brewed Polyjuice her second year – she made a good guess!

Nope, sorry about all the OC’s but I didn’t have very many canon characters in the years below Harry/Ron/Hermione or from all the houses. Besides, Hermione might be the ‘leader’ she is not ‘all knowing’!  Of course, I have to have info and ideas coming from others. I have been asked a few ‘she could do ___ after school’ and I have considered many of them. But you’ll see OC’s/others doing what needs to be done – because I have mapped out what Hermione/Draco and Ginny do, I need Julianna, Bernice, Shelia, Cecil and even Thomas. Susan, and Luna will be around after Hogwarts, too. Just cuz they leave school, doesn’t mean the problem goes away!

Your comments of who gives in, who accepts the matches, and too tired and strained to fight, I have strongly considered that, believe me. Oh yes, you’ll see some of them cave in, but not until after leaving school and having to face this as adults. I have a plan in action that will make life for ‘friends’ easier, but really, there is a fight ahead.

Ah, er, the Bastard Law has a backside. I do address this. lol  and I think you’ll be surprised by what the teens do.

Severus’ whereabouts is mentioned. Neville isn’t at Hogwarts – he’s marrying Hannah, as mentioned. He succumbed to the ML, and you’ll see others who have or are fighting it as well. It’s a problem that not only the students disagree with, but we are seeing from inside the castle at this time – that changes. Greg will pop up again, he’s around.   I don’t want to give to much away, but I really like how you’ve seem to gotten into this story and how thoughtful and thought-provoking your reviews are. I really appreciate them.

well yes, the story is thought provoking. ^___^ah sorry about neveille and severus then. it slipped my mind (and i can't recall snape if he is alive year unless he went away to live a life of obscurity).

and yes everyone jumps on ron for the way he acts but no one really goes into how harry was like that and even hermione had her moments. i do not blame him for his actions in book 7 at least. but anyway there are so few ron supporters so im not surprised but im glad that he isn't handled horribly.

and no i never expect a list of everyone just few here and there like you have been doing. a full list is rather crappy actually and is usually done by those of less talent since it fills up their word count.

and cool that things are to come and even better yet that it will continue after school where they are out in the world and not in a sort of sanctuary.

Thank you. I hope it wasn't too much or too much information all at once. I have tended to do that. Lucius will be seen again, and will be facing his hearing and trial. Yes, all the professors are - considering Hermione hasn't gotten into detention yet or lost too many house points. teehehehe Oh, don't discount the MoM - they are not happy. Thank you for the review. I do hope to update soon.

Thank you very much.  You'll see a lot of Draco trying to get along. LOL  I drew from RL in this chapter and in future ones as well. I checked out the state of the economy in the UK post WWII and uesed that as a guide. Interesting that history is repeating itself.  Thank you very much for the review nad the pretty stars.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Thank you very much,

. Nope, I didn't want a typical MLC with everyone accepting 'happy marriages' matched by the Ministry. So I took a swing and tried this. 

Thank you for the review, aspia. Nope, there are no lambs in this story! There are a few who will try to go by the rules, but not our girl. No Hermione!doormats. I only plan on a handful saying, "oh, what the heck, okay." I'm glad you like what I'm doing with this ol' Marriage Law senario.

Yes, it's it so!

The bad thing is that it's all coming from the same department! The Department of Mugle-born Liaisons Commission through The Social Heritage, Marriage, and Registration Committee! And, yes, something this so busy-body and screwed up cannot be up to good!So, don't expect Hermione, Draco and et all to open the paper one morning, read who their 'matched up with and go, "Oh, okay, if I have to. I'll make it work out because I was told to or I'll lose my wand." 'ell no! She'd snap her wand first! LOL

Thank you very much,

. I'm hoping to make this "not just another marriage law fic' where Hermione just goes with the flow andaccpets her match. No doormats in this fic!

Oh just you wait!  The rebelion is only just begun!

Right now, the Ministry is just 'approvong engagements' and so far we are only at the census stages. Who knows what the Ministry is going to do next.It's actually good that on this main front, Draco (and the guys) is just as vested as Hermione and all the girls. There is more to come, and the rebellion has only just begun!

Thanks. Yep, I've tweaked him a bit. Made him see the 'light' in chap 1 and now he's a bit (not totally, but some,) nicer.

Unfortunately, Severus and Lucius are unavailable. However, do you really think Hermione is going to let ssome Ministry wank tell her who she's to marry?  Humm. This is OUR Hermione we're talking about - not the usual sap, "oh, all right, I'll marry him' *sigh* so I don't lose my wand" - doormat!  Maybe I've turned the Marriage Law challenge rules upside down?

Oh and I have more to go!  Things get worse before they get better. But there are a few surprises ahead.Hmm. I was thinking about after WWII and war torn Europe.I'm glad you've decided to come along for the ride--things will get inetersting.Thank you for the review.

Oh there's change! It's jsut coming slowly. and backward.I thought so too. Everything he did in the books  was a man trying to toe a line. Protect his family, stay on the good side/favor of Voldemort, but he wasn't as horrid as like Bella or the Lestranges. ANd they scene at the dining room table--the way he seemed down cast, Narcissa stoic and Draco's gaping stare... you know that having Vold in their house was a tremendous toll on them.  At the end the secne at the Slytherin table--that broke my heart!

Thank you so very much. SOmetimes having to see your past - being forced to face it and relive it's horrors and your misdeeds - can hopefully open one's eyes to the fact that they did wrong, or did wrongs.  I think he regretted taking the Dark Mark as of the summer after his sixth year - but once branded as a Death Eater, once sworn loyality to VOldemort - there is no going back.Clearly, Draco is not avoiding punishment.Yep, I decided that Winky needed purpose and someone to serve - her own, right and proper service.

Oh, just wait - the Marriage Law is coming. BUt if you expect this to be a typical ML fic - You'll be disappointed! The dreaded Law appears later, and with it's vengence as always! Don't expect the same doormat responce from...

SW has the next chapter. Hopefully, You'll have it soon as well.

Thank you very much. Thing will only get worse, I'm afraid and all - way before it gets better. I figured that someone had to take her in hand and Winky needed a family. I think that Hermione thought that she'd give WInky a servitude and then offer freedom on her terms, I don't think she really knows what she has taken on.I was going to ask a poll, let the readers tell me if he's alove or not. This story  is canon up to page 600 of DH, but I wasn't allowed to put that in my chapter due to challenge rules. Kinda bummer, but that's the rule!  I'll add it in afters.

The Challenge moderator has my next chapter... hope it will be soon.

Thank you very much. More's coming.

Thank you very much.

Thank you. The Aurors are in charge and the MLE, of course. I did have in my Author's notes that very question about Snape as a poll... but we aren't allowed to have notes in the challenge. (Not something I like)OH, yes there is a paper or few reporting it, it's big news.Thank you.I hope you like the next one as well.

uh-oh..... I hope Snapey is alive and well!