Do you like Taurean?  I rather like him a lot.  Filius is having a hard time, perhaps a shove in the right direction may help?  =o)  Sprinkles and I have been working on this story for quite some time.  I have really enjoyed writing it.  If life permits, I hope to post more frequently.  There are 12 chapters altogether. And I am glad you noticed the posting.{hugs}

I like Taurean very, very much! I'd love to see more of him -- though of course not with Pomona, except in a friendly sort of way. :-)Life does not always permit as much engagement with fanfic writing as we'd like, does it? I participated in a fest this summer and am doing a Christmas exchange this fall/winter, both in part so that I have a push to keep writing. I do need to get crackin' on my WIPs, but life just hasn't been very cooperative lately. I'm very glad I noticed the posting, too, since it gave me a sweet and amusing diversion! I look forward to the next chapter whenever you can post it!

I'm glad you liked that.  It was the last thing Filius expected. lol.  He is blind, isn't he?  I am thinking some fine tuning is needed.  Thank you so much for your reviews. =o)

Lol!  Ahh, the stupid things alcohol can make us do when our judgement is impaired.  Pomona strikes me as the type to do something bold but understated.  While her judgement was impaired, it wasn't so far gone that she didn't pick a place that wasn't easy to conceal.  ;)

As you know, for a Ravenclaw, Filius isn't always as sharp when it comes to love.  But he will have some help along the way. =o)

*snip*

“Charmed, I’m sure,” Filius replied.

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SNARK!

I am glad you liked that bit.  Poor Pomona.  At this point, Filius isn't who she wants to see, lol.  And see, Severus isn't the only wizard who can dish out the snark.  Filius just has to have the right incentive. =o) 

Oh hell, I never though Severus had the paten on SNARK ... if anything, he learned it from Minerva! She's full of it! 

This bit ...

 Celeste stared at him a moment longer before sighing. With a wave of her wand, her robes were suddenly cut in her standard teaching style, the lights were lit, and her hair was in its usual bun.“Well hell, at least I tried.” She chugged back the bubbly drink in one shot and began to pour again. “Are you sure you want to stick with water? I have a full bar in the corner, and Dearborn keeps it stocked with soda water, grenadine, and cherries among other things if you’d like something else.”

Sorry it has taken a bit to reply to your reviews.  Personal issues have been keeping me busy.  I am glad you are enjoying the story so far.  Celeste did try to seduce Filius, lol.  But I think his heart is too far gone.  And I agree, it is a shame Celeste can't find someone to talk shop with.Thank you very much for your review. =o)

It takes quite a secure and humble person to accept rejection so easily ... especially without resulting ire directed at the desired subject ... not to mention with humor! I likes this lassie!

Yeah *twenty lashes with a wet noodle* no worries on the tardiness ... I seem to have fallen into that lake as well.

Thanks for your review.  I forgot to mention that this story was a collaboration with OSUSprinks as well.  We have been working on this story for just about a year.  All born from an idea I had from a Valentine's (chocolate) lecture given every year by dmf1984.Truthfully, it may have been more than a year, but the bulk has been from this past year.  I too know that feeling and it does suck!There are twelve chapters including an epilogue already written.  They only need a bit of editing.  We hope you enjoy the journey.  =o)Thanks,Stef

Woot! I am indeed, a fortunate reader! 12 chappies already done and waiting in the queue!

They aren't in the queue already.  But they will post as soon as I can get them validated.  I hope to update once a week, or sooner if I can. =o)

:)  I love the wee cheerleader.  Thanks.  I am glad you liked it.  Filius knows how he feels, but it isn't easy to know how others feel.  =o)

Thank you muchly for your review.  I kind of like Taurean, and I hope you will too.  I look forward to what you think in future chapters.  You have me grinning from ear to ear. =o)

Thank you!  The poor witch may be outta her league trying to land Filius, but we can't say she didn't try.  =o)  Sometimes you have to give them a swift kick to make them see what is right in front of their face.

Hi there!  Sorry I haven't responded before now.  But life around here always seems to be cray cray lately.  Anyway, I am so very glad you like Taurean.  I kinda love him.  His heart is in the right place where Pomona is concerned at least.  And you are right, I hope he will find a lovely witch too. Thank you so much for your review.  It makes me very happy that you are reading this.  =o) Cheers!Stef =o)