Did you like the little elf? I thought he was lame. And yeah! That train wreck is on its way. So watch out, I am thinking the story unravels in the last chapter, which is coming up next week. (I remember writing this and it felt ... soooooo ... long *laughs*). So don't get your hopes up. I'm basically like: Um, and then it all worked out, the end. Or something.But thanks for reading so far!

Well, I thought the elf was funny while he was Hermione's problem.  If I was dealing with him, I would have gotten annoyed and forced some clothing on him.  Or maybe drowning would be easier.  No, definitely clothing.  Oh now I am all excited for the wonderful (or dreadful, the jury is still out) conclusion!

It's true, it kills me to write punkass!Draco! *cries* And yes, the next chapter is where the big explanations come in. Thanks for hanging in here with me and for sticking with it!

I guess he has to start somewhere, before he grows up to be gorgeous & suave.And what are you doing up at this time of night, lass?

You're so right. I just love my flawed but lovable Draco! And It's morning here! With 5 kids, there's no rest around here, not even in the summer. Ugh!

Morning? True? Geez, my world clock's confused.

It's okay. It feels too early to be called even morning here. *searches for coffee*

LOL! I love your reasoning about Pansy. Who knew you were worried about her and her motivations for liking him? (actually, you know it kills me to write nasty!Draco like this!)All shall become clear in the next chapter, I promise. And then, watch out for that promised train wreck. AHHH! And I owe you a giant e-mail. On my way now!

You are reading one of my earlier pieces, don't forget, before I went quite so dark. If I wrote it today, you can only imagine the true sacrificial slaughter I would unfurl upon the audience. Thank goodness I was more tender-hearted, and apparently more creative! Although we aren't done yet .. *cue evil music of my own*

Why, thank you! This was my very first longfic, when I was new to fanfiction. I think I was a lot more cretaive back in those days! *laughs* I seem to have abandoned plot more recently for Harry/Draco antics. I am reminded that a good story was fun to write, and I should get back to my roots. Thanks for the compliment!

LOL! At least in the end it is going to turn out without as much violence as we thought it might, right? that's a relief all around. I was wondering how I was going to write that scene, and it wsn't looking pretty ...

I'm glad that you liked Hagrid, and I was really worried myself about how to resolve the thestral, so I am glad I figured it out!The rest of the chapters are at my beta, so I am just waiting on that. Thanks, again, for your interest in the story and your reviews! I really appreciate it!

Aw, thanks so much for the compliment! I am really pleased that you find my characterization to be good. I try my best to get it right. I will admit that my beta helped me with that, as I had tended towards making him a wee bit pirate-y or veering towards the leprauchaun, but in the end, I was happy with him. I am glad that you were, too!Thanks for reading and fr leaving such a great review! I really appreciate it!

Re: Princes in exile - that Draco really is a bit wet, eh? Please, get the boys together before I feel the need to come round there and explain a few things to them.

I know, I was thinking about how I was going to get out of scenes of mass, bloody, invisible carnage. Thank goodness my Muse came and saved the day, or this might have turned into some story on how Hermione butchers something, and  trust we none of us wanted to read about that! LOL!As for PIE, I am so glad that you are liking it! *laughs* Don't worry, the deed will get done, but not without more than a few cringing moments. And, of course, some massive misunderstandings. And I can say this without giving the game away: just about EVERYONE figures it out before Draco does, poor guy!

I'm glad you are still liking it! I was worried that it was moving too slowly. Thanks so much for sticking with me, and for reviewing!

LOL! I know. I was totally relieved my self when I finally figured that one out! *whew* I didn't want scenes of carnage in the story, and I was starting to sweat! Thanks for reading!

Well, Hermione still has a lot to learn! I think we are all hoping that she will allow our favorite potions' master to be the one to do it! *winks* Time will tell indeed ... Thanks so much for reading, and for continuing to stay with the story. I appreciate your comments!

Oh, don't worry. Our favorite potions prof. will be around for at least a few more battles yet!As far as Hermione goes, she may be learning to trust, but it's a long road ahead. I am glad you are enjoying it so far! Thanks for your reviews and for reading it!

With your review, you have made mine! *smiles* Thanks so much  for reading and liking it!

I knew you had a secret wish to be a writer! LOL! Maybe you and I could round robin the next one, whaddaya say? Sounds like an awesome plan to me!As far as trust goes, Hermione still has a long way to go. But I can promise that there will be no visits to the dentist in this narrative, so you can rest assured on that score! ;)Thanks for your lovely reviews, as always. But this isn't the one you're supposed to be reading. Go read PIE! It's a lot more fun!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.  I read PIE when it came out, but just didn't make it around to commenting, I promise.  It's on my to do list (have you seen the size of that thing!?) And, if I recall correctly, the chapter was ok.  KIDDING, you know I loved it.  I've been duly chastised so I will go right the wrongs of the world by giving a proper review, LOL.

*twiddling thumbs, waiting on ego stroke* Oh, wait! My to-do list includes an e-mail to you! *runs off to spew to you in private format*

Hahahaha! You sure you don't want to take me up on that earlier offer? *winks* Actually, this was my very first real story, and I am totally embarrassed by it and cringing, so don't judge me too harshly for it. It kind of sputters and falls off the cliff. Just warning you. That's why I decided to go to drabble school and learn how to write something. Anyway, you are too kind to give it a read! Thanks for the support!

Oh, just try to stop me from reading your stuff!  And if this is truly embarrasing (which I don't see will be the case) then it might be good to have something to hold over your head, in case you get out of line down then road, LOL.  Seriously though, still enjoyinig this.  You know I'll tell you if it goes bad (gently of course).

Okay, that's a deal. You can keep me from a ginormously swelled head! :)

I am so pleased that you are liking this! I am worried that I am going to drop the ball on the plot! *freaks out* Don't worry, the whole thing is completed, now to get it through the queue! Thanks for your patience and for your review! They mean a lot to me!

Oh, I am so glad that you are enjoying it! Yes, of course our Snape has a plan... muahahaha! Thanks for sticking with it and for the review, I really appreciate it!

Thanks so much! I am hoping that that darned queue will speed up already so you guys don't forget what's going on! LOL! Thanks so much for sticking with it, I am really glad you remembered and wrote such a nice review!

I'm so glad I managed to pique your interest! I was worried that I might have dropped the ball after the first chapter, especially with the long wait in queue!Let me just say that you are on the right track... with one of your suggestions! LOL As for which one, you'll have to wait and see!Thanks so much for your enthusiastic review. I really appreciate it!

I am really delighted by your in-depth review! I have to say that I would have been like Hermione. We, the audience, have the benefit of seeing the full picture, but as an innocent, she really had no reason to think that anything really untoward would happen to her. So I would have been in her shoes right along with her, unfortunately.As for our resident villain, I don't usually write Draco this way, so please forgive me. If you go check out "Finding Draco", I can promise to give him a MUCH more mulit-dimensional treatment to make up for the slights here. And if you will care to chance it more, I beg you to check out my real pride and joy, "Princes in Exile", written with LiteraryBeauty. Okay, pimping session over! I thank you for reading this far. It was my very first longfic, and I am both fond of it and slightly embarrassed by it at the same time. Thanks so much for being kind, and I hope you like what is to come!

Ohai, thar, that was very quick. ^_^We, the audience, have the benefit of seeing the full picture, but as an innocent, she really had no reason to think that anything really untoward would happen to herI agree, I think her past dealings with him left her confident that she could handle herself, I mean, last time they literally came to blows, she flattened him, so I don't think she sees him as a real enemy. He didn't strike back that time, so she probably sees him as the same blustering snarly kid that doesn't back up his words with actions. And at the end of the day, he's her classmate- a nasty Slytherin kid, to be sure, but still, she sits in the same classroom as him every week, it's not like he's someone she would be aware of as a real menacing threat that she should fear for her safety with, y'know?And lol, thanks for the recs, I might check them out when I'm eager for new fics, but I'm kinda just into my OTP and not much else...although the idea of Draco and Luna, was it, is interesting. She's so aloof in canon I have a hard time figuring out how she'd let anyone in enough to have a relationship with them. Hmm. *ponders* Maybe I will save that now to read later on, but yeah, I'm all about SSHG, lol. It was my very first longficWait, wait- was? So...you've finished it? This is exciting, if so! And longfic, hurray! *bounces*

Exactly! I'm so glad to see that we are on the same page! You have a great grasp of the characters and motivations!And yeah, I finished this one quite some time ago, I'm only just now getting around to publishing it here. By longfic, though, don't get too excited. It's only 10 chapters, which for me was a big deal! LOLThe Draco/Luna wasn't explicit or a romance,as such, but I definitely understand the appeal of staying with your OTP. I have a lot of other little stories, but the only other SS/HG I have is Deductions, and I don't know that that is worth even looking up. At any rate, I appreciate keen readers, and it is always a pleasure to have good feelback. Thanks so much for giving me your thoughts!

Ah, you know Snape knows what's going on. And he lets Hermione in on some things before too much longer, promise. Thanks for keeping up with it!

I think it is safe to assume that Snape knows more than he lets on. But exactly how much may become clear in the following chapters. Until then, I thank you very much for your continued interest in the story, and for your great comments. They really keep me going!

<3 I love that you are enjoying it so much! That does wonders for my self-esteem, I tell you! Thanks so much for your enthusiastic reviews, I always really look forward to them, and I hope that the story continues to delight!

This made me laugh. I hope I can deliver on plot, which I am doubting by the minute. Thanks for reading, though. Your reviews crack me up, they really do!