I'm so glad you enjoyed. Didn't their dinner sound yummy? It was a lot of fun researching French cuisine on the web and planning out their menu. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post such a lovely review. It is greatly appreciated.

I never start posting a story until it's finished, or at least nearly finished. As a reader, I know how frustrating it can be to start reading a story and then have to wait and wait for updates. (Even worse, is starting a story and then discovering that it has been abandoned.) I'm not a big Ron fan, but I thought it would be interesting to have him be the supportive friend this time around.I'm glad you are enjoying. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post such a lovely review.

Abandoned stories are a huge pet peeve for me, so I really appreciate someone who sees theirs through.

Thank you so much for the kind words. I must confess, I'd never heard of lamb's lettuce until I researched on the web, but it does sound like something I'd enjoy.

Well, Hermione and Severus will get around to calling each other by their first names. I'm not sure that Severus would ever welcome such informality from Harry and Ron ... lol. I'm glad you are enjoying the story. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

Oh, Definitely NOT with Ron & Harry! We need a "shudder" smiley!

  How does this one look? lol

lol ... Next chappie should upload in the next couple of days. I have a couple of one-shots I want to post, but I want to get this one all posted first. This is complete in ten chapters.Thanks for reading and for taking the time to "anxiously look forward" to another chapter. Coffee keeps me going!

Maybe cuz' Harry is a prat? Look how long Snape held on to his prejusdices and dislike for Sirius Black and even Remus Lupin. I think it's a very human thing. In an ideal world, we'd all love one another, right? Too bad it doesn't happen that way -- not in real life and not in fiction, either. I do think, however, (I hope, at least) that book 7 will show Harry and Snape coming to terms with their acrimony. I don't think they'll ever be bosom buddies, but they'll have to work together to defeat old Moldyport so they'll tolerate each other, at least. Just MHO.Anyway, I'm glad you are enjoying the story. I can't reveal exactly what happens to her, but I hope you'll enjoy coming back to read and find out. The story is complete in ten chapters, so updates will be every few days until the last chappie is posted.Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment.  Harry & Severus have it out!

Sheesh -- I can't win ... lol   In my first story I was chided for having her be hesitant about mentioning the loo.I did have him going a couple of times, too, though!I'm glad you are enjoying the story anyway. The story is all written, so updates will happen regularly until all ten chapters are posted.Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

I wrote a nice long response to this, Julianna, and it got lost somewhere between "preview" and "submit".  sighAt any rate, I'm so glad you are enjoying the story. And I'm flattered and humbled that you would stay awake so long to read my work.Thank you so much for your lovely remarks. Sleepy Reader

This story was written for the LJ Winter Story Exchange. I'm glad you're liking it enough to read it agaiin. Thanks, Patty.

Thank you. Sometimes when I see this I think I'm losing my mind. lol

I'm glad you are enjoying it. I've already uploaded chapter four. It should validate tomorrow. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

I'm so happy that you are enjoying it. The story is all written in ten chapters. Chapter 5 will post within a few days. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment.

 Busy AuthorI'm glad you are enjoying the story. It is completely written in ten rather long chapters. Three have posted in a little over a week. That's not bad, considering the first chapter is still in queue at sychophant hex with absolutely no indication of when it will ever validate. I actually mention Cottage Pie in another fic, but I'm still working on that one. And the I D 10 T error is something I heard about many years ago. I'd give credit to whoever sent it to me, but I don't remember! Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment. I Will be uploading Chapter 4 tomorrow.

LOL I realise that you are posting quickly. I merely wanted to emphasise my appreciation of your story. Now I have to find another fic of yours, in which you mention Cottage Pie... that will make 3 time I've seen it... LOL

I just uploaded Chapter Four ... it will probably validate on Sunday. As for my other fic that mentions Cottage Pie, that one hasn't started posting anywhere, yet. I'm still writing it. I don't usually start posting my stories until they are complete, or nearly complete. As a reader, I truly dislike waiting weeks for updates of stories. As an author, I don't like to keep my readers waiting too long for updates. That's just me, though! Thanks again for reading and for leaving a comment.

I hope that means that you are looking forward to the next update and not that you think the story is barely plodding along. I try to balance it so that the story moves at a nice pace, but doesn't seem rushed. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment.

While I love receiving reviews, I think you've actually posted this review to the wrong story ... lolI hope you've actually read mine, though! Confused author

O_o

Hermione's parents almost named her Noelle?

. . .

Erm. Well, see, if she was born September 19th, her conception date would have been on or about December 27th. <_<

You know, as early as 24th December, as late as 31st (which would put her at having the Dark Lord's birthday)?

*cough*

I thought you were making a FANTASTIC and very subtle joke there. (Take credit for it, and not have it seem coincidental!) :P

Okay ... now I'm embarassed. I really DID know that if Hermione was born on September 19th, then she was probably conceived around Christmas time. It was a subtle joke that no one but you caught ... and then I missed that you caught it. sighYes, her parents probably celebrated Christmas with a ... dare I say it? A BANG! lolThanks for not calling me a dunderhead, though I certainly deserve it. Chagrined author

Woohoo! Crack-head due date calculators of the world unite! *highfives* :P

There will definitely be more, Julianna! If you don't mind me tooting my own horn, might I suggest you go to sychopant hex and read "Renaissance"? It is complete in 39 chapters, though none are as long as the ones here. Also there is a story called "As the Pages Turn." It very long and complete! (If you prefer, I can send you a file via e-mail. Contact me through my author's page and I'll send it.) Owl Post

I'm glad you liked it. I wish I could take credit for it, but I got that in an e-mail at least ten years ago. I'd give credit if I knew where it came from, but I don't remember. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Fixing an 'eye-dee-ten-tee' error.

I'm so glad you are enjoying the story, Julianna. The story is completely written in ten chapters. I will be uploading regularly until the entire story is posted. I've never abandoned a story once I start posting. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

I'm glad you liked it. I loved writing it. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment. It is much appreciated.

I'm so happy to know that you are enjoying. The story is all written, so I will be updating regularly. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

I'm glad you liked it. As one who is not really computer savvy, I'll admit to making an 'eye-dee-ten-tee' error on more than one occasion. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment.

I'm glad you liked it. I will be uploading Chapter 4 within the next couple of days. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment.

I'm so happy to know you are enjoying the story. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment.

I like reading (and writing) hurt/comfort stories. I'm glad you like this one as well. Your comments about Bellatrix are right on, as will be revealed in a later chapter! And, you're right about Scrimgeour as well. He's a slimy bastard! Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm glad you've discovered my story. The story is all written and is complete in ten chapters. I will be updating regularly so please keep checking back.I don't want to give away too much, but I love happy endings, as well. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to post a comment. Accio Happy Ending!

They will be working diligently to do just that. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to leave a comment.