Great battle!  I've never tried to write a battle.  It can't be easy. Thank you for not killing off major characters that you have made us love. I do hope that trend continues.  Off to the next part of the battle!

YIKES! I guess Arawn is sending Severus his ultimatum. I didn't know gobstones spit.  Is this common knowledge or is this a genius invention you have made for this story? 

I dig the new patronus!  This is very exciting and a little scary. 

Another wonderful chapter. Thank you!

OMG!  OMG!  Sister Clarise was Eileen!  (I can't stop grinning!)'Wonder if Toby and Eileen will get back together?  And will Tocky be their house-elf?  That would be perfect... of course, we don't know how Severus is going to react knowing his mother is still alive... but after everything is said and done he should be happy about it... and Hermione will be happy, too.  (I'm outta breath.)There were so many close calls– and we still don't know what has happened to Severus and Hermione or where they are– you nearly gave me a coronary.  I hope the old old Ukrainian Ironbelly will have taken them to a place where they can be cared for and get the rest and nourishment they need.  I have a feeling she would never leave Merlin's descendent or his witch behind.Loved this:  Ricardus– "a young wizard with a nobleman’s bearing and one shoulder noticeably higher than the other."As you sow, so shall you reap.  Arawn certainly received the rewards of his evil harvest.  The protections on the Spear of the Stronghold reminded me of the protections on the Sorceror's Stone in the first HP book.  The dragons were magnificient in their role of driving the Dementors back through the rift.  May the Dementors forever starve.You wrote the action scenes so well that I could follow them with very few rereads.  Your battle scenes are very well done.As always, thank you for this fabulous update.  Beth

There are so many things to love in this chapter!• Hermione's and Severus' ride on the dragon was jaw-dropping and thrilling at the same time.• I loved that the old dragon could communicate with Severus (and caution him on preparing a worthy nest for their dragonets' arrival).• I think Draco is so fortunate to have had time to talk with Oriens, and that the unspeakable has found a good solution to help the young Malfoy to heal himself while learning to heal others.• Emmanuel’s deep tones that nearly drove Rabastan bonkers, and he got what he deserved when he tried to hurt Toby and Tocky... Petrus turned him every which way but loose!  Couldn’t have happened to a nicer chap.”• Arawn had to be sweating blood after he had seen what had become of the battlefield he had chosen for his first attack.  I'm certain things won't get much better for him, and I hope it's Severus who gets the honor of finishing him off.• The story about how Styx came to be George's familiar is such a touching passage.  Anyone who has lost someone as close as Fred was to George will instantly recognize how special this kind of friendship is:  "I wanted to go away… anywhere… to be alone. I couldn’t cry. Couldn’t speak. Couldn’t think. Styx seemed to know… She didn’t expect me to do anything. And she stayed with me...”

I especially like Petrus' answer to Toby's question about true faith and sacrifice being grounded in love:  "Petrus tested his balance with a few tentative steps. He lightly tapped Toby’s chest, right above the heart. “To know this, here is where you must search.  The word ‘heart’, in your English, it seems to be made of two words – ‘here’ and ‘art’ – those words, they are saying, ‘here it is’.”

And now I simply have to get to the next chapter!  When Sister Clarise heard the name of Snape, she had such an emotional reaction, that I have to see what's going to happen next!!!Once again, I LOVE this story. 

Beth

Hermione has finaly got to free the old Dragon from her shackles , I love the Dragon's comments, while Severus and Hermione were canoodling on her back. I'm not normally bloodthirsty but, I was so glad to see Rabastan Lastrange get what he deserved. It was so funny to see Petris, cowed into submission by Minerva, and no one would help him. George, Styx,Toby and Tocky are flying with the Dragons, while poor Arthur is left to deal with Molly in full mother hen mode.The time is almost here, for Sister Clarise to play her part, and I feel that it will be a very big part.

I am so happy for Tocky, it would have brocken his heart to be left behind " Tocky is willing " too sweet . The battle with the centaurs was gripping, and not over yet. Looking forward to the meeting between Hermione and the old Dragon. 

I was very impressed with what Ron told Harry about being able to see how Hermione changing her mind turned out to be a good thing for him, too.  He's grown into his own man.

I think Toby has made a friend for life with Arthur.  Maybe they'll work together on that Triumph motorcycle and get it into "racing shape."

I breathed a sigh of relief when Oriens returned to Severus and Hermione with good news about the battle and with just enough hint of magic and power that they realized he had been there during the fight.  I think

the sight of a broken, blood-smeared Death Eater mask and a shrunken Troll's head spoke volumes about the success of the centaurs and the secret warriors.

Sister Clarise is still as engimatic as ever, but I'm beginning to think I may have an idea who she is.  I won't mention it here, but maybe I'll email you my musings, and you can choose to read it or not... it'll be up to you. 

I love the way you tied Rabastan and the Dementor to the suspicious characters Ron and Harry saw reflected in the mirror wall of the building where they were "very much occupied" admiring the sporty concept cars. 

I was intrigued by Severus' memories of what had happened to Cornelius Fudge as a result of Umbridge's evil manipulation of prisoners and Dementors alike.  I like what happened to her as her punishment, and I like that the centaurs hadn't actually done what "many openly prejudiced humans suspected."  I'm sure she found the bath-by-eels a delightful experience... NOT!  She got exactly what she deserved.

A true melee has developed with Severus' duel with Arawn in full force, and Emmanuel and Pertus calling forth the power of the node to drive fear into the Dementors, and Harry and Ron battling Rabastan.  I couldn't help smiling when all the bells began to send their carillon out into the city and drove the Dementors to the east.  What a magnificent scene that created!  And I loved Filius' description of "fractal geomorphic

Arithmancy expressed in sound" and his reference to the Wizard of Oz cracked me up.

The dragons arrival was a stupendous stroke of perfect timing!!!  Well done.  I feel sure that Rabastan will have his hands full when he finally reaches the top step.  I'm certain Pertus will take great exception to any plans the Death Eater may have to silence Emmanuel.  Monsieur Roquefort corralled the Dementors beautifully, but I know he must have been soooo relieved when Kingsley told him the dragons were the cavalry come to save the day!  Hermione's reaction when she recognized the Ukrainian Ironbelly was just what I thought it would be. 

This has been another rollercoaster ride of an update.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing and sharing this fabulous tale.Cheers and more flowers for you.  Beth

“That depends very much on the outcome of my mission. If the result is favourable, we will have an advantage – one with surprise built into it.”  This sounds like going into that forest is like planning to walk into a mine field.  I hope everything goes as Oriens hopes it will.I hope all of the Fawksian Fellowship, along with all the power of the Phoenix and Macsen’s treasure, will be enough to vanquish Arawn and his unholy army.I can't seem to get Sister Clarise out of my mind... who are her ancestors?  Thank you for another top notch chapter filled to the brim with any number of fascinating hints of what is to come!!!Beth

love how the drama is evolving as the story continued.. love blossom between severus & hermione!! now, onward to more..

You know, you could have easily changed up the characters and the setting just a tad and been able to pull this off as an original novel.  Just sayin'.  It's amazing and everytime I come across an update I do a little dance.  I almost can't wait for it to be finished just so I can read it all in a single sitting.  :)

an interestig plot involving severus & an artfact!!

A great up date , I loved Hermione getting to know the centaurs', and Severus telling her he has seen their children. The dementor hunting for Severus with a scroll cluched in it's scaley claw, gives me the creeps * shudder *

Hoorah!! Hooray!!!  A new chapter!!! Your rehabilitation of Tobias Snape has been truly novel.  Sounds like there will be a return "down under" soon. Looking forward to future chapters!  Sandra

I have nothing inciteful to say... just that I really love this story!

This is one of the best stories I have ever read!! Once I started, I couldn't stop.  Excellent so far!!

 An up date  The scene between Severus and Toby was both heartrending, and sweet at the same time, I could just see little Sev, coming in covered in muck a big grin on his face, those  were good times for the Snapes, a pity it all went to hell in a handbag when the mill closed, it sound like Toby was a good dad untill then. Fawkes has armed Toby, so he must be ment to fight in this war, he will have Tocky to help him, if he wants him to or not, I hope Tocky will like Australia. .                                                                    By the look of Severus' vision, is trying to show him the weapon he need to find to help him fight the dementor invasion.

It really depended on Snape’s cooperation, which Arawn was sure the ex-Death Eater would be obliged to give – this time.  This sounds ominous- as though he is planning on taking over the Castle or taking Hermione hostage if Severus doesn't agree to his ultimatum.It was good to see Harry come prepared to make peace with Severus.  Senior Auror McPhee is a wise Gorgon, isn't she?  I'm very glad Hermione refused to put in a good word with Severus, but agreeing to take Harry's package to him is the right decision.I hope Sister Clarise is all right. I think that was her that Severus saw in his latest vision. I hope she will reach her goal soon. Severus is going to need all the help he can get.Great chapter, BTW!Beth

Some very deep magic is being gathered, from all corneers of the wizarding world. Arawn has stired up quite a fuss, hasn't he. I hope sister Clarise is ok out in the storm, all alone.

Whoo!  An update!  I'd almost forgotten about this story.  So glad I haven't lol.

Great story.

Another great chapter, I especialy liked Hermione and Toby with the Unicorns.

Tocky and all house elves for that matter, know so much more they are given credit for.

Another great chapter, I especialy liked Hermione and Toby with the Unicorns.

Tocky and all house elves for that matter, know so much more they are given credit for.

I feel that the story has taken a new turn, with the scene between Severus and Toby.

I love the involvement of the centaurs,the horns have a story behind them, I'm sure we will find out more in time.