My goodness... I am all of a flutter.  That was such a nice thing to say.  I just got back from Ireland myself, so I haven't had a chance to update.  I have missed you guys.  And congrats on your upcoming wedding.

Will their minds be at rest?  I don't know.  I guess we'll see.  The Pensieve will present itself in the next couple of chapters, along with Hermione's and Draco's memories.

I will probably write some more on Tuesday, since it's Memorial Day weekend.  I'm planning to take my girls to see Shrek the Third, so I'll be pretty busy tomorrow.  But the good thing about this story is that when I start writing, I can't stop.

HMMM!  Is it going to be easier?   By the way, you can check out my SS/HG one-shot now.  Don't forget to read the A/N.  Happy reading!

Thanks so much.  I will make sure to add the warnings just for you.  It will all be just for you.  Look for it in the next couple of chapters.

Thanks!

You are most welcome.

Thank you so much.  I hope you liked the way I brought the realization.  I loved throwing Narcissa into the fire.

You'll have all the answers you need in the next couple of chapters.  It's really getting interesting now.

THERE YOU ARE!!  I have been patiently awaiting your response to this chapter.  I knew you'd like it.  I have the next one with my beta now.  You will find out what Snape went to retrieve in the that one.  There is also be a revelation we've been waiting for.  Oh, I also have an HG/SS one-shot that is in queue.  I'd love to know what you think of that one.

Sorry it took me soo long... I've been sick the last couple of days... I'm still not a hundred percent but my fever has gone down. I love SS/HGs I'll have to look it up.

In all fairness, it was only posted yesterday.  I hope you feel better soon.

Yes... but that does mean you had to wait all that time... hehehe... kidding.... Thanks.

I have the next chapter with my beta, so hopefully you won't have to wait long.  In the meantime, check back for my HG/SS one-shot that is in queue.  Let me know what you think.

I'm so glad you're still with me.  There is still some loose ends to tie up in this story, but it shouldn't be long until we see the end.  I have an HG/SS one-shot in queue.  Check back later, it might be up.

You know me -- I'm just full of happy chapters!  LOL!  I decided to throw one in for fun.  Thanks for the review.

Yeah, yeah -- whatever!  Thank you so much.  By the way -- I have a one-shot HG/SS in queue right now, so it should be up tomorrow.  Keep checking, and when you read it, don't skip the A/N.pb

Thank you so much for the sweet compliment.  I will be updating today, so maybe the next chapter will be up this weekend.~pb~

AHH!!  Come on -- do I have to?  She's so spoiled.  Just kidding.  I think you will be pleased with the next chapter.  Thanks agan,

.~pb~

I promise, promise, promise -- I'll be nice to her.   (potterbrat smiles innocently,while crossing fingers behind back.)  Don't you worry a single hair on your head.  She'll be just fine in my capable hands. 

Hrmm... You know I usually like fiction that puts Hermione thru a little(or a lot) of hardship... it's payback for her getting Severus... and Draco... and Lucius... and on occassion Remus....... *mumbles "damn her" then wanders off*LOL! I'm sure she and Draco will be fine in the end.

Thank goodness SOMEONE out there understands my need to put that girl through a little hell!pb

I was hoping I didn't lose anyone with the "koolaide" reference.  I have a 12-year-old daughter, so I hear her say that all the time.  I will write another one soon.  I've been drifting over to coloured-grey for some HG/DM inspiration. 

I don't know why, I just SAW Hermione's mom with a wizard.  It works for some reason.  Thanks for the review.

I'm so glad you liked this chapter.  It's actually my favorite so far.  I started to get nervous that nobody would like it as much as me.  I am currently writing the next 2, so hopefully, they'll be up by the beginning of next week.

I have the next chapter in queue.  I have to say that, so far, Chapter 17 is my favorite.  I think it's going to be a pretty big surprise, and I don't think it's been done before.

I'm sorry.  I just can't do that.  You'll see.  The next chapter will be a pretty big surprise.  I will upload it as soon as I'm finished with this response.  Hopefully TPP will have it up pretty soon. 

I'll be waiting with great anticipation, then ~

I know.  I battled with myself on whether or not to have her fall again.  But I need to make her understand how important it is to take care of herself.  She's going to come to some realizations pretty soon, and all of this will have needed to happen in order to get her there. 

I am posting the next chapter today.  I just got an email from RR, saying she's done with it.  I have a lot of stuff I want to write, so I'll probably write a couple of chapters today.  But, just to get you a wee bit out of your misery, I'll tell you this -- I believe in happy endings.

I really appreciate that!  I have my next chapter with my beta and it should be up this week.

Thank you so so much for the review.  If you'll read some of the others, you see that you're not the first to comment on my "evilness."  Of course, others have dubbed me twisted.  I should have the next chapter in queue this week.  It's with my beta, now. 

Oh, my darling Selene, I think you more than anyone are going to love the next few chapters.  I am determined to pull one over on you, and I believe I have something in the works that will throw you completely off the mark!  Thank you, again, for you review and loyalty.