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Very well done. I love having the wedding embed LOTR. And I was especially fond of borrowing bits from Bilbo's birthday party. That was truly brilliant. I definitely enjoyed this whole story, thanks for sharing it with us.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you so much for your kind reviews throughout the story! I had written the ending of the epilogue two or three different ways before hitting on the idea of Bilbo's birthday party.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you so much for your kind reviews throughout the story! I had written the ending of the epilogue two or three different ways before hitting on the idea of Bilbo's birthday party.

10/10

Very nicely done. It was nice of Severus to play along with the old hens, though I wonder if he didn't plan it or at least accidentally let slip his plans.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Perhaps, the whole thing was just a wonderful coincidence! I'm glad you liked it.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Perhaps, the whole thing was just a wonderful coincidence! I'm glad you liked it.

10/10

Severus you sneak. At least he seems to be learning something about relationships when he takes to heart her advice about asking questions rather than assuming things. Funny about Ivy and Edward. And hooray for Hermione for learning from Severus about keeping secrets.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Hooray for our characters learning and growing! Thanks for reviewing!

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Hooray for our characters learning and growing! Thanks for reviewing!

10/10

There goes Hermione over thinking things. Hopefully she doesn't let her imagination run away too much. After all Ivy hugely insulted Severus.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Hermione strikes me as the type of person who would tend to over-analyze every aspect of a relationship if she isn't careful.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Hermione strikes me as the type of person who would tend to over-analyze every aspect of a relationship if she isn't careful.

0/10

Another wonderful chapter. I loe how you are developing the relationship between the two of them. Wonder how the next book club meeting with Ivy will go?

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you! I'm glad that you are enjoying watching their relationship come along.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you! I'm glad that you are enjoying watching their relationship come along.

10/10

Very nice. I like the Severus Hermione moment over the Thai food and the opening up to each other. I'm also enjoying the green eyed monster in Ivy. Not a very observant woman, is she. I really liked Minerva's comment about reading to the end of the book. Makes a big difference when discussing Boromir. And poor Hermione looks like she's about to be set up.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I'm so glad you enjoyed Severus and Hermione's conversation. And yes, the mother hens are bound to try to take care of Hermione. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I'm so glad you enjoyed Severus and Hermione's conversation. And yes, the mother hens are bound to try to take care of Hermione. :)

10/10

I have to agree about thebfirst part of LOTR. Perhaps Hermione should have started with something lighter. Very well done on the interactions and comparisons with the wizarding world. I love the idea of Ivy trying to win Severus over and Hermione's reaction to those revelations.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I had read LotR so many times prior to writing this story, but I reread it especially with the Hogwarts professors in mind, trying to determine what they would think of the story.

Response from phoenix (Reviewer)

It was tons of fun to see what they each got out of the story. One of many things I love about the written word is the ability for everyone to see it differently.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I had read LotR so many times prior to writing this story, but I reread it especially with the Hogwarts professors in mind, trying to determine what they would think of the story.

Response from phoenix (Reviewer)

It was tons of fun to see what they each got out of the story. One of many things I love about the written word is the ability for everyone to see it differently.

0/10

Definitely think the idea of improving knowledge of the Muggle world is long overdue. I love the idea of the book club and do feel a bit sorry for Heremione getting stuck with Snape.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I thought the idea of Hogwarts staff interacting over a book was a chance to showcase their different personalities. I had so much fun writing the book club conversations. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I thought the idea of Hogwarts staff interacting over a book was a chance to showcase their different personalities. I had so much fun writing the book club conversations. :)

10/10

I like the start and he just unwittingly laid down a challenge. Something tells me he doesn't know Minerva offered Hermione a job and will regret that challenge.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Yes, the challenge does set some things into motion. As to whether or not he'll regret the challenge, well, you've probably decided for yourself by this point. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Yes, the challenge does set some things into motion. As to whether or not he'll regret the challenge, well, you've probably decided for yourself by this point. :)

0/10

HalfBloodVampWolf

Me encantóGracias

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you! I am glad you liked it.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thank you! I am glad you liked it.

10/10

Bardsdaughter

This is a fantastic story! I loved every second of it.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thanks for reviewing and letting me know that you enjoyed it!

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thanks for reviewing and letting me know that you enjoyed it!

0/10

Ljpjcg

Lovely and entertained. This is one of my favorites. My question is how did Ivy and Beekman get together.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.As for your question, the answer is in the reader's imagination. All I can say is that opposites attract. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.As for your question, the answer is in the reader's imagination. All I can say is that opposites attract. :)

10/10

Poor Harry! Like the wedding speech. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I'm glad you enjoyed the wedding speech. Thanks for all your reviews!

10/10

LOL. Those scheming women. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

*grins* They're mother hens to the last.

10/10

Ivy and a Muggle? ROFL. Poetic justice. :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

She'd hate having to eat her words. :)

10/10

Silly boy has got it all wrong! :)

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Yes, Severus's vulnerabilities are showing.

10/10

mikimoto

Thank you for the fun story. I can almost see a spin off with Edward and Ivy being like Darren and Samantha. Ahhh, what's a Slytherin girl to do when the muggle men are just so darn good-looking?

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

LOL! Your "Bewitched" idea is a fun one.Thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

0/10

LOL, Prisoner of Azkaban comes out in May? I like your alternate, Hermione-centric, titles, The Battle for Buckbeak and The Tale of the Time-Turner.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I checked the release dates pretty carefully when writing in order to fit into my timeline.If nothing else, my titles are very alliterative. Haha!Thanks once again for your detailed reviews. They are much appreciated.

10/10

I forgot to mention in my last something that you touch on again in this chapter. Severus is able to help Hermione deal with the emotional baggage from the war, as much as she can help him. So often we read tales in which Hermione helps Severus find his inner truth or express his emotions. But no one is perfect, and trauma injures all it touches.I have a bad feeling about Ivy, but maybe I am being too suspicious.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I think having both of them acknowledge their need for healing really helps bind them together as a couple.As for Ivy, well, I hope I've thought of a suitable fate for her.

10/10

You've exposed the problem of the Hogwarts sorting system. it would make more sense for a sentient Sorting Hat to have been "programed" to have a mixture of personality types in each house. AND to keep troublemakers apart. If the Mauraders had been separted, and the junior deatheaters had been scattered through the houses, it would have been easier to keep order and promote inter-house unity. Thanks again for a chapter that is both amusing and well-thought-out

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

The book club meeting in this chapter was one of my favorite scenes to plan out. I had that scene planned for weeks before I actually got to that part of the story and would giggle thinking about it. I'm glad you found it funny, too.

10/10

I am surprised that Ivy didn't come to the meeting, simply to keep an eye on Severus. But Ivy may have confidence in a long-term plan to keep Hermione and Severus apart. In that case, she'd love the opportunity to snub Hermione.

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

Ivy can be a little short-sighted in her desire to put Hermione in her place.

10/10

This is a really sweet story. You've given a lot of thought to details: The teachers' relationships, Binns gets his horrid-smelling cheese, whether Muggles can ever see Hogwarts, Not to mention Hermione's relationship with her parents, and Severus's enlightening comments about forgiveness. I like how much planning you've put into this tale. Thank you

Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of Book Club)

I really enjoyed thinking about how the staff would interact with each other and how they would perceive The Lord of the Rings. Reading the book as a Hogwarts professor was a whole different approach to other times I had read Tolkien's work.

10/10