Thank you!  I'm glad you are enjoying it. I do have one more chapter complete.  I still need to HTML it, then submit it for validation.  I hope you continue to enjoy it.Thanks for the review!!!

*big grin* Thank you!  I love to read that someone has derived enjoyment from my little tale.  It warms my heart, truly!   There are times I wonder if anyone even likes it a'tall, so these reviews are great.I've already written up through Chapter 10, and am just trying to get everything into HTML from Word, get each submitted and approved.  Currently I'm fighting with Chapter 11, but hopefully will finish that soon.If you've any questions or such, e-mail me or leave me a posting on my LJ, and I'll respond.Thanks, again! 

No problem. I love it. You have lots of little bits thrown in there only a Sirius lover could appreciate. It warms my heart to know that good Sirius fiction does exist. I friended you at LJ hope you don't mind.

LOL... yes, all my known fellow Sirius addicts love the titchy bits of info on him.  *sigh*I'm glad you include TVN in the category of 'good Sirius fics'!  So many get either lost or derailed from the fic in the first chapter.  More's the pity.Sure, no problem!  I'll friend you back when I pop over there.  Forewarning: my journal has notices of all my chapters currently posted at FFN, so read at your own risk. ;-)

I am so laughing!  Yep, the Pumpkin Lady was a bit of a roadblock, but our boy handled it well.  Even without magic, crafty man.Thank you!  That's the approach I try desperately to take - to put the reader there in the scene, to let them feel the moment and any emotions the character (in whose POV we are) is awash in.  If you feel as though you are right there between them, then goal accomplished.NSS wants more, eh?    Ah, there's plenty more.  Currently a full five more chapters completed.  I'll HTML the next and queue it tomorrow.Thanks again!Cheers!

*snorts*  I visit those realms often enough, myself.Yes!  Yes, I do believe you are chanelling Hermione.  And perhaps vice-versa as well.  This should prove most helpful for you in determining if she's quite in character.Ah, the lady in the painting... *looks away in moment of faux ignorance*  Perhaps... Freud would have a field day with all of us and our siriusly seriously demented issues with Mister Black.Thanks!  I'm glad you liked it - it's one of my favorites.  Thanks for the review!!!

LOL!  Hmmm, I wonder if your theory is the same as I've had a few suggest to me.  So far, no one has actually guessed it.  Chapter 11 begins with an important detail, but I believe 9 has a good one, too.  There are several points here and there.But definitely, I'd like to hear your theory.  Really.  Drop me an e-mail if you don't want to post it.  I'll let you know if you're right.  Constant Vigilance!Thanks!!!!

Ah, and it shall get even more mysterious in Chapter 3.  You'll see more of Raj, and learn a few things from a different point of view.The plot thickens... ;-)

Ah, I shall soon be blushing at such compliments!  Thank you.The suspense will increase, as with the next couple of chapters you'll learn a bit more about Raj, see what else is happening in their world, and feel more of Hermione's not-so-uncalled-for tension.Hmm, think I'll up-load that this evening...I'm glad you are enjoying the story.  I hope it keeps your attention. ;-)-kat

Thank you!  I try to use a train of thought approach to changing scenes.  It doesn't always work, but the attempt is there.I love the accents, particularly the drunken Brit-speak.  It can be difficult to write sometimes, because I try to put myself in the scene and ask 'what would I hear if I were there?'.  Yes, "App'in" is my favorite slang I created; I'm just waiting for it to go into common use! ;-)My general approach to writing is to put the reader in the scene themselves, either as one of the characters, or a 'shadow' following along with them.  Isn't that the whole point of reading a ficticious piece, to escape your own reality? ;-)

Thank you!Yes, I had to try to view the scene in the DoM from a young boy's point of view - one who knew nothing of magic.  I had to catch myself a few times to not describe it from a wizard's terminology.Petrified? lol...  Hmm, it would have him as well, had he recalled much about it the next morning.  The fact that he missed the black dog hairs falling from his clutched little fists is the part I really like about that scene.  And yes, the consequences are drastic. ;-)

  I'm sorry...But I had to stay true to his character.  The thing is, he just doesn't know how she feels, and he was frustrated and certainly wasn't trying to hurt her.Ignorance is painful sometimes.  But fear not!   Sirius is now aware, and things will surely change.....

Thank you !The next chapter has a small bit of that interaction, too, but not quite as... er... nice.

*grins massively**still grinning*Thank you!!!!What a wonderfully ego-boosting and thrilling review.  Especially for a story complete so long.  (I'm currently in the works of the 'sequel' to it.)  It's such a mood enhancer to receive lovely reviews as yours - thank you!  I have heard of one or two mentions to JKR as to if Stubby were really Sirius (and I'd questioned that myself), but in retrospect, when Dumbledore said the Order could hide anyone better than one would believe, it hit me that Regulus was another MIA and assumed/rumoured dead.  And, I figured they would have favoured one another greatly, that strong Black bloodline.  Thus... I like Severus - always had, and always thought he was really one the Order's side/side of good.  Just not a 'people' person, so to speak. lolAh, the kids... no one was supposed to catch that, really.  I tried to hint without overdoing so.  It worked, I suppose? lolGreatly honoured that you're favouriting the story, and glad you've enjoyed my little (though often difficult to read) tale.  Please, feel free to catch up on The Voice of All the Gods - Reg's story.  I'm all for commentary, which helps me decide where and how to take it.Thanks, again!!!Cheers,

Thank you!  I'm glad you are enjoying my little tale (that seems to be growing beyond intentions   ).Perhaps another week to finish the next chapter, plus approval time from the wonderful notsosaintly.  But soon...! 

My most faithful reviewer!!    Thank you!Yes, they do need to get themselves together.  Sometimes that's a very difficult thing with siblings, no matter how good they each are, there may be hard feelings between them that go far back and quite deep.  Such is the case...Hermione is about to find something to hang onto, and she's also about to get a bit of fight back in her.Thanks, again!Cheers!

heeheehee... that was the intent.  By the time we got to the end, most should have forgetten about Captain.  The clues were there, but not blatant.  I'm glad you liked it!lol... yes, Tia's still around.  Their story will soon begin its postings here.  In fact, I may settle down to put the first chapter in queue very shortly.Thank you for the lovely reviews and loyalty to the story!  So very much appreciated.

heeheehee... that was the intent.  By the time we got to the end, most should have forgetten about Captain.  The clues were there, but not blatant.  I'm glad you liked it!lol... yes, Tia's still around.  Their story will soon begin its postings here.  In fact, I may settle down to put the first chapter in queue very shortly.Thank you for the lovely reviews and loyalty to the story!  So very much appreciated.

Thank you!  I'm glad you enjoyed the saga.  The 'follow-up' I made mention of (The Voice of All the Gods) will begin its posting here shortly if you choose to follow Reg's story.Ah, it has been a long and eventful journey.  Thanks for sharing it!

Thank you!  I'm glad you enjoyed the saga.  The 'follow-up' I made mention of (The Voice of All the Gods) will begin its posting here shortly if you choose to follow Reg's story.Ah, it has been a long and eventful journey.  Thanks for sharing it!

*bows*Thank you, thank you.  It was imperative that it came totally full circle.  I'm just glad it actually made its way there, as there were times it frustrated me so.And a huge THANK YOU!  to you for sticking with me and catching all those little blunders I kept missing.  You are AWESOME!The next is ready for admittance to your queue once you're ready for the change of pace...

*bows*Thank you, thank you.  It was imperative that it came totally full circle.  I'm just glad it actually made its way there, as there were times it frustrated me so.And a huge THANK YOU!  to you for sticking with me and catching all those little blunders I kept missing.  You are AWESOME!The next is ready for admittance to your queue once you're ready for the change of pace...

Aw.... yeah, I adore Reg, too, and it is sad for him in this instance.  I've already submitted the next (as well as last) chapter, and I believe it answers pretty much all loose ends.  I hope you like it, and that it, er, 'clarifies' much for you.  I'm glad you liked this chapter; sort of one that has been hanging in the proverbial air all throughout the story, it seems.Thank you for the wonderful review!

Aw.... yeah, I adore Reg, too, and it is sad for him in this instance.  I've already submitted the next (as well as last) chapter, and I believe it answers pretty much all loose ends.  I hope you like it, and that it, er, 'clarifies' much for you.  I'm glad you liked this chapter; sort of one that has been hanging in the proverbial air all throughout the story, it seems.Thank you for the wonderful review!

Aww... thank you. 

Aww... thank you. 

Yea!  I'm very, very happy you liked it.  Your opinion does mean a lot to me, so if you liked it, it is good. Thank you; I can see Sirius having been that type during school.  But I also see him as being that intense, that focused about things.  When his passions are focused into one area, and at least reined in some, he could be that amazing.  *sigh*heehee... yes, me, too.  When I wrote that, I just wanted to sigh and wish him to take me away!  No, you're not old at all; we're both just old enough to appreciate the sublties that mean more than the grandiose.Cheers!

Yea!  I'm very, very happy you liked it.  Your opinion does mean a lot to me, so if you liked it, it is good. Thank you; I can see Sirius having been that type during school.  But I also see him as being that intense, that focused about things.  When his passions are focused into one area, and at least reined in some, he could be that amazing.  *sigh*heehee... yes, me, too.  When I wrote that, I just wanted to sigh and wish him to take me away!  No, you're not old at all; we're both just old enough to appreciate the sublties that mean more than the grandiose.Cheers!

hehehe.... yes, poor Hermione.  Well, at least she realizes now just how interested she actually is in him.  Jealousy is a grand wake-up call, is it not? Thank you for the review! 

Thank you for your honest review.  I know the style of writing with this particular story can indeed be difficult to read, but for some reason (again, with this particular story) I feel compelled to follow that through the end, as though every time I sit to write it, the voice in my head narrating it just goes in this one direction.  Perhaps too much English literature lately?    (The story is actually finished, btw, and the next story is much easier to read, I believe.)Hopefully the wording will not put you off the story completely, and I appreciate that you have thus far waded through it. Again, thank you for your detailed review and continued interest in spite of the story's flaws.   

I'm so glad I managed to convey my thoughts without offending you. Thank you for being receptive to my opinion! Too much English lit indeed! (I'm a grad student in English Lit myself, just finished two Medieval Lit classes)How much longer to you forecast this fic to be? Am intrigued at the prospect of a "next fic" too!

lol... yes, I've been reading a lot of Austen-esque lit and way too much Masterpiece Theatre this past year or so.  I really can't say why it is, as I rarely write that 'heavy' in the style, but something with this one story compelled me.  *shakes head*  Alas, so be it. *grins*There are 36 sections to the story: the Prologue, 24 'chapters' and the Epilogue.  Off my head if I recall correctly, you've three more chapters of adventure and the Epilogue.  The next to last is one I will have to check to see if the rating must be changed, but otherwise...The other story is 'sort' of related to this one, but not exactly.  Not to speak (or rather, write) in riddles, I don't want to give away the minor revelation in the Epilogue, which is the premise for the next story, The Voice of All the Gods.  Alas, it is not a Sirius fic (though his presence will be had).  It is hopefully easier to read, but at the same time, I refuse to write 'See Jane run' sort of thing (I say that in response to only one or two early comments on another site, where apparently anything with more than three syllables scared the critters off), but I do use pronouns more often.  English Lit grad student?  Sweet.  Myself, I never took English Comp or Lit in college (tested out from high school), which is sort of interesting in the fact that lit is one of my favorite subjects.  I ended up with an MBA and an undergrad minor of Music.  Currently, not using that edu. nearly at all!You know, I've often thought over the past few months that perhaps I should put a warning at the first of this story, pointing out the writing is one you can't glance over to read.  Perhaps I shall think even more on that idea...

Ooooh, yes!!!  Thank you!  I tried to make Sirius' 'mental return scene' as realistic as possible, considering his circumstances.  I also needed to get him there fairly quickly, to move the story to where it should be going, and that required the subtleness of his psyche's return to become primarily abrupt.  I'm glad it came off well.Yes, the Sorting Hat probably did have a moment of hesitation, suggesting perhaps green was her color, eh?  At least the one cliffhanger was resolved immediatley, while the other... well, it is introduced first thing in the next chapter.  We're really getting to the meat of the story now - you might wish to take notes! ;-)Thanks, again, for such an encouraging review, and for all of your help.Cheers!

Thank you!  Yes; it wasn't quite the renunion most were expecting, I'd wager.  And above that, I honestly think their immediate reactions were spot-on, considering how each really was on another line of thought.  It wasn't how I originally intended, but as par. the chapter pretty much wrote itself.If you've any questions or 'guesses' you'd like to relay on, please do.Thanks, again!  I love to read reviews, particularly when you say what you do/don't like.Cheers!kat

Thank you!  Sirius is in that place of explanations and understandings just on the fringes of his mind, and it's driving him mental.  It's frustrating,it's disheartening...  I was hoping to convey that all across in a single chapter! ;-)I'm glad you enjoyed it.  I'll try to get Chapter 9 HTML'd soon and in queue.Thanks, again!