Thanks, SW. Hormones are a wonderful thing, aren't they?  I think this one says it all  Hopefully she will once again become rational and realize that he really did have her best interests in mind.

Thanks, Lyndie. She really does need to sort out her emotional roller coaster. Having emotional trauma while pregnant is never a good combination. I do hope she will give Lucius a chance, too.

Thank you very much. At first I found Hermione a bit difficult, but over time grew more comfortable with her. I found this an interesting idea to tell what is essentially a long story arc in three parts with each part from a different POV. I'm glad you liked this installment.

I see Hermione/Lucius being something that's definitely going to take Harry quite a while to get used to. I think the worst part of Harry is that Lucius just doesn't react to him. He just smirks and lets Harry act childish.

I hope to find time to begin work on the final installment of this trilogy in which we find out what becomes of poor Draco Black. LOL 

Thanks again for reviewing. I really love Lucius in this story. He's just so wonderfully manipulative and Slytherin. LOL

KC, I loved that comment about her becoming dessert. LOL I'm glad that you are enjoying the story and there is no such thing as tardiness. :) Glad your computer has been resurrected.

Thanks, Lyndie. But when has Hermione ever done anything the easy way. LOL At least she does seem to be coming around now. All that needs to be done is to keep her away from Harry and his prejudices. :D

Ah, Lucius, how well you know him. LOL I think we will always question his motives....Photos? What photos? What makes you think there will be photos?

When this is over, I will ensure there is a satisfactory end point for everyone. Don't worry. Well, satifactory to the reader.  

Thanks, SW. Yes, she finally took the "Harry filter" off. LOL Boy, I wish I'd thought of that earlier. I could have referenced it. *sigh* Oh, well.

Thanks. Hermione is stubborn, isn't she? I mean she has held grudges against Ron twice, not to mention the whole troll in the girls' bathroom incident. She had too much pride to take the money. This is the same girl that used a time turner to take all the classes and worked herself to exhaustion trying to do it all. There should be a new chapter tomorrow. I need to think straight enough to format it. LOL

Oh, I have no doubt that Hermione would have far too much pride to take Lucius' money, she just isn't the type to take a handout.  I, however, would not have had that much of a conscience after all that family has done to her!  LOL!  All three of the Golden Trio enjoyes being annoyingly stubborn.  I think you are doing a great job keeping Hermione in character.  Harry and Ginny, too, for that matter.  I have already told you how great I think you are portraying Lucius!  I am off to read the next chapter now!

Thanks, Jenny. He is very dastardly sexy in this one. Isn't the scandal, or near scandal as it is just so much fun? LOL No worries on catching up, you got lucky that I was still waiting for chapters. The last couple will be closely spaced. :)

Did you not know that I'm the mistress of evil cliffhangers? LOL I perfected those in "Redemption". This story just hasn't quite lent itself to the same level of tension, but I had to take the opportunity when it came. I promise, the next chapter will be up in a couple of days.

LOL, thanks, SW. Her behavior is frustrating, isn't it? Imagine how poor Lucius must feel. Here's to hoping she'll come around. ;)

Thanks, Lyndie. Lucius really does have her where he wants her, doesn't he? Now he just needs her to behave like he thinks she should. LOL Darn pregnancy and the irrationality of hormones.

Glad to have reassured you on a few things. :) If the calm and rational Hermione finally reasserts herself, I'm sure those thoughts will come to mind. :)

I know how you feel. Hermione really was in a rough a spot at the beginning. She has so much information and deciding who to tell what will be hard. You think Lucius is going to plot to get her back? Whatever gave you that idea? LOL I hope you enjoy the rest of it.

Thanks, Lyndie. We can only that Hermione will be able to think rationally after some time away from what upsets her. As for Lucius, I think he has a great deal of patience (outburst aside, we all have our bad moments. LOL)

Thanks, June. Yup, we need our calm, rational Hermione back. Of course, she's very good at holding a grudge (PoA and mad at Ron over Crookshanks/Scabbers and HBP for Ron being Ron LOL). Ah, advice, the double-edged sword. Let's see what she does with it, eh?

KC, I'm so glad you loved this chapter. I really couldn't resist Lucius doing something devious. After all, he is Slytherin.  As for Severus lending a hand, while he may disdain love potions, I think he would be opportunistic enough to realize how lucrative they could be, after all, he is Slytherin, too. I could have spent the whole story writing this one from Lucius' POV, but he already had his story. LOL Time for Hermione to have hers.Chapter 4 should be coming soon. I have to confab with my my beta and I should be off and running. :)