Thanks!  It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed it both times - especially on a second read through!

Thanks!  Yes, that's exactly how I see him!  It's wonderful to hear that you like that characterization of him!

Thanks!  I thought that pre-DH Albus always had a touch of slyness - I'm glad that worked for you!

Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the realizations about himself he comes to!

Thanks!  I'm so happy that sentence worked for you and that you find this Severus seductive!

Thanks!  It's wonderful to hear that you like that use of symbolism!  (And found it sexy of him!)

Thanks!  Yes, I figure as a Slytherin he's got to be good at reading people.  So glad you liked it!

Thanks!  I'm so glad you gave the story a chance even with the scenes repeating!  It just didn't want to be written any other way, so it's good to hear you enjoyed it!  I do have other things, but they're not exactly like this, but hopefully there's something you'll like.

Thanks!  I'm happy that you liked it - even with the Ron!

Thanks!  I really wanted to show he was not as calous as canon (at that time) when in a relationship!  I'm so glad it worked for you!

Thanks!  It's great to hear that you understand both the difficulty of her situation and how hard it would be for her to say no!

Thanks!  I must admit I never looked at them this way till this idea came to me, but it certainly crosses my mind now!  I'm so happy you liked it!

Thanks!  I think!  (laughs)  Glad you liked it!

Thanks!  She didn't put it out till after this had been written.

Ah, well then you were more than free to put Tonks where you did. ;-)I did enjoy the story. The ladder concept was interesting, and I liked that the characters didn't rush into a relationship, but took it in "steps." A memorable story.

Thanks!  I'm glad you enjoyed the story and the time to take the characters to a better place for the relationship!

Thanks!  I'm very happy to hear that you found it captivating!  Thanks as well for the kind words about my writing!

Thanks!  I'm so very glad that you enjoyed the story and especially this voice for SS!  Thank you so much for all of your lovely reviews!

Thanks!  It's so good to hear that you like this chapter and the order things have come in!

Thanks!  I'm really glad you like her decision!

Thanks!  I'm really happy that you like Albus's portrait!

Thanks!  I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter!  Yes, intelligence doesn't always equal people smarts, but she's coming around.

Thanks!  It's good to hear that SS's scene was moving for you!

Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked SS's decision here!

Thanks!  I'm happy that you can see why she wants to wait a bit!

Thanks!  I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter!

Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked the break-up scene!