hahahah... yeah, he really does.  But Sirius needed the moment to clear his head.  Wouldn't want to do something out of a moment of incomprehension, and then regret it, eh?  Thanks!  We're nearly to the end, and a question or two will not be answered until that very end.Thanks, again!

hahahah... yeah, he really does.  But Sirius needed the moment to clear his head.  Wouldn't want to do something out of a moment of incomprehension, and then regret it, eh?  Thanks!  We're nearly to the end, and a question or two will not be answered until that very end.Thanks, again!

lol... yes, I can see now that would be something for her to share.  I'm envious, now. Um... I don't think she actually chose one.  She was too much hit with the information that finally clicked that she left without choosing one.  However, you're more than welcome to assume it was the dueling wizards - that one was pretty cool.  Yes, we're near the end.  I think the next few chapters you'll find interesting.  The next is loads of information/tie-ins with a cliffie at the end, the one after that is very attentive, then the final chapter of 'wow, really?' lolIn case I forget to tell you later - thank you for all of your help and support!  You've been a gem, really! 

lol... yes, I can see now that would be something for her to share.  I'm envious, now. Um... I don't think she actually chose one.  She was too much hit with the information that finally clicked that she left without choosing one.  However, you're more than welcome to assume it was the dueling wizards - that one was pretty cool.  Yes, we're near the end.  I think the next few chapters you'll find interesting.  The next is loads of information/tie-ins with a cliffie at the end, the one after that is very attentive, then the final chapter of 'wow, really?' lolIn case I forget to tell you later - thank you for all of your help and support!  You've been a gem, really! 

Hahahahaah.... um.... not saying.  Will be explained in the next couple of chapters, I promise.I will TRY to get the next chapter into queue this evening, and hope notsosaintly has time to look it over soon.  There are only five more chapters... Thank you for the review!  Hope you will enjoy the next one.Cheers!

You are most welcome for the quickness, and hopefully the remaining chapters will be approved as rapidly.  hahah - um, no, definitely not his uncle.  Sirius wasn't that intoxicated.    However, yes, you're right on that aspeact - Petunia wouldn't have hated him so much.  Sirius was just a very affectionate teenager (read: ladies' man) and... well... affectionate adult, too.Thank you - I think I've lived that line, actually.  heeheeheeThanks again for the review and loyalty to the story.  Cheers!

Hahahahha... um... I can see the 'ickiness' factor there, yes.  The answer to your unspoken question is in the next chapter.Thank you!  I'm glad you're still enjoying the story.  Updates will be relatively quick, now, as everything has been written but for the last chapter, which I am currently dabbling on.Thanks for the review! 

hahaha... well, sort of.  I'd already had a number of chapters done - had been lazy in getting them in queue here, though.    But I'm catching up now.  I've one more chapter ready to be queue'd, and am currently working on the following chapter (which may take another week or two).  There are only about six chapters after this next one left.  Then, on to the next story (already begun).*Blushes* I'm glad you are enjoying this story so much.  Forewarning - the rating will probably change before the end, but as you're a member, you're old enough to get in to read it.  Ah, yes, the parchment.  Recall the reference of McCaine and Thomas' finding of Merlin's letters...  I   just 'lurve' Regulus.  lol...  Good job on catching those comments.  The mumbling of 'sure you're not in Ravenclaw?' was a reference to her.  More will be shared about that later, but not a great deal, as.... that's the tale of my next story. Thank you for the very lovely review!  Hope you continue to enjoy the story.  Cheers!

hahaha... well, sort of.  I'd already had a number of chapters done - had been lazy in getting them in queue here, though.    But I'm catching up now.  I've one more chapter ready to be queue'd, and am currently working on the following chapter (which may take another week or two).  There are only about six chapters after this next one left.  Then, on to the next story (already begun).*Blushes* I'm glad you are enjoying this story so much.  Forewarning - the rating will probably change before the end, but as you're a member, you're old enough to get in to read it.  Ah, yes, the parchment.  Recall the reference of McCaine and Thomas' finding of Merlin's letters...  I   just 'lurve' Regulus.  lol...  Good job on catching those comments.  The mumbling of 'sure you're not in Ravenclaw?' was a reference to her.  More will be shared about that later, but not a great deal, as.... that's the tale of my next story. Thank you for the very lovely review!  Hope you continue to enjoy the story.  Cheers!

Hey!  Thank you!  It is good to be missed Love the Arthurian legend, so I thought, what better way to go than incorporate it into this story?  From the very beginning, mind you, where I had to very carefully drop hints, such as in Chapter 9 (I think?) where, at the end, Sirius is reading the Quibbler and reads the part about some magical/powerful item being hidden in the Department of Muggle Artifacts.  I'm especially proud of that one. Ah, the Black Brothers... gotta love 'em.  I've another two chapters already done, then abot 6 more to go to finish.  Thanks for sticking with me - it's wonderful to have one's story loved.  (You did read the chapter before this, yes?  It was posted very close in time to this one, so just wanted to be sure! )Thanks, again!

Hey!  Thank you!  It is good to be missed Love the Arthurian legend, so I thought, what better way to go than incorporate it into this story?  From the very beginning, mind you, where I had to very carefully drop hints, such as in Chapter 9 (I think?) where, at the end, Sirius is reading the Quibbler and reads the part about some magical/powerful item being hidden in the Department of Muggle Artifacts.  I'm especially proud of that one. Ah, the Black Brothers... gotta love 'em.  I've another two chapters already done, then abot 6 more to go to finish.  Thanks for sticking with me - it's wonderful to have one's story loved.  (You did read the chapter before this, yes?  It was posted very close in time to this one, so just wanted to be sure! )Thanks, again!

Thank you!  Yes, you're right; on one level, they really don't know what the other is truly like.  On another... they're very much like the other.I love writing the Black brothers.  My next story has already been started upon (we've only about 6 or 7 chapters left from Chp 28 - I'm behind on posting here), and it is Regulus-centric, so more interaction of those two.  Thanks, again!

Yes; I've realized there is a lot more to happen that hasn't even been approached yet, and thus the info was a bit behind as far as chapters.  Things will speed up a bit from here.Thank you!!!

Yes; I've realized there is a lot more to happen that hasn't even been approached yet, and thus the info was a bit behind as far as chapters.  Things will speed up a bit from here.Thank you!!!

*chuckles deeply*  Why, thank you!  What I'd give to have him educate me that way! 

*chuckles deeply*  Why, thank you!  What I'd give to have him educate me that way! 

Thank you!  I love Regulus, too.  Such a complex character.The next chapter is already done; I just have to put it into queue.Hope you continue to enjoy it!

I'm glad I could accomodate you on both counts!  Ah... that is indeed the question.  But that is assuming it is all up to her to choose!  Poor Hermione... Sirius is just too caught in the past.  Even when he sees her as she is, is that enough of what he wants?Ah... the update to come...Thanks for the review!!

Excellent!  I'm thinking/hoping he'll actually show up in DH, so I am hoping also that my intended portrayal of him comes off right.  We'll see, eh?Thanks for the review!

Ah, Sirius.... he's being a typical male with the immaturity spurts of a 23-year-old.  Honestly, I think it fits him, as he really is 'wise/serious/mature' mostly, but he's having a bit of time coming back into himself.  He's not 'allowed' to be himself to the world, so he's still in hiding in a sense, and a bit resentful about it.  Plus, that memory of childhood... he's realizing what he missed there.He also doesn't realize how Hermione feels yet, so he sort of still sees her in the relation of his godson's friend, rather than as a 'potential love interest.'  His eyes will soon open. Thanks for the review!!!

Poor Sirius...   hehehehe,,,I so wish there was such a spell.  Would come in very handy!Ah, yes.  Things are starting to paint a picture.  Just wait until the next chapter!Thanks!!

hahahah... yes, it was a bit cruel, but he wasn't intending it to be cruel, per se.  More like the taunts boys do to girls at school.  He knew it would embarrass her, and would get her off his back.  He really did want to enjoy a night out.  Don't forget, he was locked up for 12 years (as a 20-something), on the run for one, locked up at Grimmauld for another.  Then when he comes back, he's clueless.  Poor boy needed a night out.  But agan, he's also clueless now, as he doesn't realize her feelings.  He will soon enough, I promise.  And once he does, he's not really a cruel guy, just a bit immature.

Ahhh... you stayed with me on this! Wonderful!!!Tatters your lip, eh?  We shall have to remedy that.  Answers, milady.  Answers, I tell you!  They are there, waiting to be read like hieroglyphics to be transcribed...  A lot more forthcoming in the next chapter, promise.Thanks!!!

The road will soon start to straighten out... at least, be a bit more clear.  It was time for Remus to join in, yes, though his part will be primarily peripheral.  At a future date I may perhaps write a story focusing on him!  He's a wonderful character.Thanks for the review!

Thank you!Things will begin to clear up as answers trickle in, bit by bit.  The next chapter sheds light on a number of things, and the plot begins to come together.  Look for information regarding Harry's message, and the return of familiar faces.Thanks for the review!  Love to hear from readers. 

Thank you!

lol... yes, well, it does tend to delve deeper into loose ends.  But starting with the next chapter, some of those ends will see some light.  Promise!Thank you; it's always wonderful to hear that your little tale has garnered such interest.  Hope you continue to enjoy it.Cheers!

Thank you!  Hermone has a number of things to figure out at this point, with one being how to save her friends (and thus the wizarding world), another on who haunts her dreams (and why), and just what is it that disturbs her so about Sirius. Talk about a busy agenda! ;-)Thanks, again!kat

Oh, it's all about the twists, turns, and unexpected events.  Wouldn't want any of you lot to become too comfortable, now would I? Oh yes, Stubby has further purpose; you will be seeing him more at a later date.I hope within all of this confusion and intrgue, you are at least enjoying your run-in with all my deceptions!Thanks for the review - they are always much appreciated.Cheers!

You know, the ceiling just sort of came to me.  I think it was a combination of "The Breakfast Club" and my little mind being bored at work, figuring out how to sneak around should people of ill-intention come a-knockin'.I never thought of it that way, but you're right; they are each living their own nightmare at this point.Not finished with Raj, yet.  In fact, he is very important to the story, and will be returning soon.  And which two blokes?  The ones discussing the girl?  Hmmm...  good question.

Oh, I wasn't hinting for a review (though they are always lovely to receive, particularly yours!); I was just kind of worried that the story had gotten a little wonky, and perhaps you didn't feel it was still interesting enough to follow.  And if that was the case, I'd like to know so that I could correct it.  It's sometimes difficult to realize how it comes across when you live with the story.  But thank you much!  I'm actually, at this moment, working on the next chapter.  I have a feeling it will surprise everyone - at least the beginning. Cheers!