Thanks for the reviews.  Implicit in canon is the destructive power of a geat love.  In this story, this aspect of romance is set in motion by the most unlikely of characters, and even knowing the consequences, she cannot give it up.

Love the quote.Minerva is lurking in the background, perhaps with more interest in Tom than she realizes.In all of canon, the young Tom Riddle might be the best match for Hermione.  As you pointed out, they are draawn together despite what they know about each other.

Thanks.  This scenario has more dramatic potential than this short story brought out - possibly more than the Marauder era.

Thanks.  There's the fear that there's not enough prep for the third and final chapter.      If the story is successful, it's the reader who needs to be careful.

So much for letting one's fingers do the twirling.  The reader interested in foreshawdowing can wonder how much of Helen is in Hermione.

Thanks.  It was intended to be shattering, especially since there is no reason to believe it is AU.