If Ron wasn't being such an arse, he would be worthy of more pity. Funny how it's a Weasley so concerned about perceptions, isn't it? Maybe something of Percy rubbed off on him. Or just him finally being important and thinking life was great and having it yanked out from under him made him snap. 

If Ron wasn't being such an arse, he would be worthy of more pity. Funny how it's a Weasley so concerned about perceptions, isn't it? Maybe something of Percy rubbed off on him. Or just him finally being important and thinking life was great and having it yanked out from under him made him snap. 

Lucius is very politically astute and he is going to do his best to be a good boy. He's done a good job so far showing her how the grass is greener on the other side. As for the shadow, we don't know who that was, but poor Elsa was just a little late in trying to get Lucius' attention, wasn't she?

Well, Ron didn't really acquiesce since he is contesting the divorce, but thankfully it seems as though he dished all his dirt in one go. I'm sure Hermione will be happy when this is all over.

Well, Ron didn't really acquiesce since he is contesting the divorce, but thankfully it seems as though he dished all his dirt in one go. I'm sure Hermione will be happy when this is all over.

Thank you. It is nice to see that someone can plot and scheme, but not necessarily for evil purposes, isn't it? While it was said that basically all the Death Eaters were in Slytherin, it wasn't said that everyone in Slytherin went on to become one. And in fact you saw that not all of them did in DH. I would have to agree that it seems pretty unlikely Draco would approve of his father's choice of paramor, but I somehow doubt Lucius cares what his son thinks. LOL

So glad you are enjoying. Thanks for letting me know and I hope you enjoy the rest of it.

This is where a young know-it-all like Hermione really needs a confidant with more worldly experiences. She does like to take comfort in her books, but that is not all the world has to offer her. Hopefully she will let him provide the direction she needs.

He does put off a bad vibe, doesn't he?

There really isn't an easy way to do this. Sometimes folks like to romanticize things, but this isn't one of those that can. As an author it's been interesting to explore the demise of a long term relationship.

I can only imagine the level of excitement Lucius must be feeling over Hermione bringing up ending her marriage. He must be nearly salivating. Hopefully his patience will hold out. As to him having changed, I've been off and on working on a story set during DH and afterwards that will show some of this transformation, but there will be some more illumination in Chapter 19.

You and Lucius seem to be on the same wavelength. Perhaps Hermione has finally reached the end of her rope with Ron. Sometimes things are broken beyond repair, and I think she's finally realizing that.

He's very sure of himself, isn't he? And as you point out, that can cause some problems. He sure is complicating his life, isn't he?

Hermione does keep getting these little hints from him that there is something so much better than Ron waiting for her. Ron does deserve some credit for trying, but lets see what he actually makes of this opportunity. This is Ron after all. LOL

A few months ago, Lucius might have enjoyed her attention, but now it's just one more distraction, isn't it? And yeah, not very often someone in the shadows is doing something good, is it? Glad you are enjoying it.

LOL Nothing like cheering on a breakup, is there? And despite all the mischief and mayhem Fred and George caused, I always thought they were very practical and level-headed, more mature than you would expect. Something tells me that Molly won't be so understanding.

Yes, poor Hermione is about to learn some things about the wizarding world that Hogwarts never prepared her for. Poor girl. The magical education was pretty good, but the social aspects, not so much. I'm glad you find the ending of the marriage realistic. They've been through so much and tried so hard, there really is no easy way out. Like you, I've never really understood the pairing, but I felt it would be wrong to just discard it. Ron's for the most part a decent bloke and doesn't deserve to be chucked out with the rubbish.

It really is difficult to watch, isn't it? It's hard for Ron being the near baby - thus his Erised moment. He's more concerned with trying to impress and outdo his brothers than his relationship with his wife. And I really loved the moment when someone who had hand-me-down and second-hand everything was presented with a rather large jump in family income. He must almost feel like a traitor to his Malfoy hating principles. LOL

Yes, he is being a bit of a silly wizard, isn't he? But as he had been avoiding female contact for years, I can see his reason for self-doubt. And Elsa is definitely one to watch out for. Lucius may come to regret pouring on the charm. LOL

Thank you and glad you are enjoying it. And that is exactly what Lucius has been thinking. I'm sure he is quite pleased at the turn this is taking.

It really is looking that way, isn't it? Hopefully he will come to see reason.

It is a big 'finally' moment seeing Hermione finally admit it's not working and there needs to be a big change, isn't it? Hopefully someone in the Weasley family will be able to overcome their natural temperment to realize that Ron and Hermione really aren't a good match. Glad you enjoyed the update.

Don't worry. He's slowly but steadily becoming a fixture in her life.  After all, he's a Slytherin who is going to take his time, not some Gryffindor who's going to go charging in. 

This is Ron and he does have a special sort of skill for that, doesn't he? This is probably one of those 'sure bets' in life. 

I know , but Hermione is so hopeful , and has a head full of romance, she is going to be dropped from a great hight it's going to hurt, but then again Lucius is waiting in the wings to break her fall. 

There is that for her romantic intentions. Ron and romance is not something that naturally goes together.

Well, this is Ron and he seems to have a special sort of skill for not improving their relationship. Let's see what happens next. I'm glad you are enjoying it so far and hope it continues to entertain. No worries about the errors. No one betas reviews. :)

Not every Weasley is like Ron. Good thing, too. I think she's finally awakening to the possibility that there is life away from Ron. And a certain suave widower might be having something to do about that. 

Well, Ron is pretty thick and for Hermione, I think she just never really thought about their being other options, but now she certainly is, isn't she?