Thanks! Judging from responses like this, it's not that I'm clumsy at romance, just that I don't feel confident or comfortable writing it.

Glad you thought so!As for Harry, what can I say? He's a teenage boy, and rarely thinks before he acts/speaks.

Er, thanks, I think...Glad you enjoyed it.

Scrimgeour deserved what he got, that's true.Ah, so someone else has encountered a necromancer fic. I know they do exist.Lemmings in popular culture hurl themselves from cliffs, while lemons stay still, like the Aurors were doing. So if they'd moved to attack, it would have been lemmings. But they didn't, so it was lemons.You get to read it complete, so I hope you enjoy.

"Lemmings in popular culture hurl themselves from cliffs, while lemons stay still..."

Ahh, now I get it! Excellent analogy when looked at from the intended perspective ;-)

I plan to continue reading tonight...

Thank you, read on!

But unlike the Matrix, the sequel will have a happy ending. At least in comparison to this! I'm glad you enjoyed the story, if not the ending.

You should be careful with what you listen to, that's true. Music sometimes does meddle with emotions...It would be nice to have enough time and inspiration to write the sequel now, but that is about as likely as JKR writing Hermione and Severus as a pairing in the 7th book. Fear not, this won't be the last you see of my writing. I hope to get up some unrelated fics in the meantime.How could I do that? Quite easily, although I found killing off a main character a little traumatic. That made writing the last scene a tad difficult! And evil should be my middle name, if not my first. Bear in mind that of the multiple endings I dreamt up, this wasn't the worst in terms of character death.

Well i'm just glad you want to do a sequel. Even if it means i'll have to wait a year or so... Hmm... JKR writing a SS/HG pairing in HP7... Now, although that would be extremly nice for us HG/SS shippers, i also doubt she'll be writing that anytime soon... or ever...Well, at least you can admitt you're evil, i spose that's a good thing...I love the way you write by the way!~Sarah

You make me sound like Ron's description of Hermione, with evil instead of scary.When the sequel gets written depends on the amount of free time real life leaves me and whatever crumbs my muse throws at me. Unrelated fics should be forthcoming in the interval.My beta was of the opinion that Hermione doesn't die enough in fanfic when I asked her about using my favoured ending (the one used in this, as it happens). There were other options, some even eviller.Thanks for all of your many reviews!

 Yup, that's me: truly evil.Spells that are recorded as untested are that for a reason, yet without it Severus might not have lived to kick himself.Thank you for your reviews and not least for being the admin for the majority of this fic! I hope my muse cooperates and allows the sequel to be written sooner rather than later as well, but that is rather out of my control. Other, unrelated stories should be up in the interval.

Oh, I know the feeling of being at the mercy of the muses. Mine decided to take a late summer vacation and have abandoned me most of September. And I have so many ideas right now that I'm trying ot prioritize them to get something done. :D Take your time and I look forward to your other stories.

Well, being flayed alive was not really my goal here... but the ending I chose was one from several, and was not the most tragic.As for the 1-2 year wait, that was only fair to say as much as I will be pretty busy as a uni student. But I do plan to have other, unrelated fics up before then.Yup, you got the drift. Very few people would have accepted Hermione had she survived. This way, I imagine that even the Ministry would honour her.

"Well, being flayed alive was not really my goal here..."  Oh well, I might restrain myself. No really, it is just a shock to see such an end. It is still a well written story and as I said, the end is fitting. I hope to read more of your stories.

Uplifting? I knew it was bittersweet, but uplifting? Thanks! I hope it doesn't take that long for the sequel too, but I'm at the mercy of time and inspiration.Thank you! I look forward to writing them.

Hold in there, as I can't promise to write it soon, as my free time is rather limited now. Studying fanfic is not an option!

It's over, in that there will be a sequel... eventually! Maybe a sequel with a happy ending if you're very lucky.

Sorry about your kleenex! But I'm afraid she is dead. Bear in mind that she's come back from the dead once before, and that the engagement ring doesn't glow if either of the affianced are dead. To say it for definite, and not just to hint at it: Hermione will be back... in the sequel. This story is complete, so you might want to consider moving, else you will be very stiff by the time the sequel is out!I'll be writing more upbeat things in the meantime!

Um, sorry to break it to you, but I've just marked it as complete. It'll take a lot for me to be convinced to write an epilogue, as I am content with where I left this. Perhaps I'll eventually post a teaser or trailer for the sequel...

Finite Incantatem = The EndSo no more chapters. Even an epilogue is unlikely, although I might be persuaded to post a teaser for the sequel long before that's done.Stories that have sequels don't exactly have ends, so please be patient!I'll have other, shorter things up in the meantime.

See I was so caught up reading that I didnt se the ending comming. Bo hiss. lol. Well I hope to read more of your storys soon. In the mean time I hope the real world dont trap you there as I have found my self in it to much as of late. Again keep up the good work. Bill

I'll write as soon as I can, allowing for inspiration levels and free time, not to mention other irritating little rabid plot bunnies that may divert me temporarily.Fancy a teaser for the sequel as a sort of epilogue for this?

Yes, please! How could I not?

I have some plot details worked out for the sequel, but it's not ready to write yet.What d'you say to a teaser of the sequel as an epilogue to this?Thank you for reviewing consistently! I'm glad you enjoyed my first foray into Harry Potter fanfic.I'll probably be doing some upbeat short fics before Christmas, including something for the Severus/Hermione gift exchange. So hang in there.

Sounds agreeable.

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Well, read on, then decide whether or not you need to send a lynch mob!

I'm glad you think so, although I'm surprised that no raging mobs are heading my way considering the chapter ended with an AK let loose at Severus.Last chappie is in the queue and should be up by Friday. Hopefully.

I know. Muwhahahhahahahahahhahahaha! You ain't seen nothing yet!Next chapter is in the validation queue, just bear with the holding rules and the admin(s). It should only be a couple of days, if your nails can withstand the wait.

I know the feeling, having read fics with cliffhangers myself. And end chapter 23 is my most evil cliffie, methinks. I would apologise, but I think it serves its purpose.Hopefully the last chapter will be up by Friday.

What if I told you that reversing curse is a Necromancer only special?

Thanks, I am very aware of that! But I'm not as evil as I could be- I could have left it closed, with no opening for a sequel. Glad you liked it anyway, despite the unhappy ending.

Um, thanks, I think... hopefully the next chapter will be up soon. Then you can let those raging mobs loose.