Yes, Harry behaved badly. Very typically, in my honest opinion.  Not for JKR's Harry, but for the Harry that I wrote, and my whole aim of this story was to be as realistic as possible (if you can call pointing a wand and saying Silencio! realistic).

Yes, Harry behaved badly. Very typically, in my honest opinion.  Not for JKR's Harry, but for the Harry that I wrote, and my whole aim of this story was to be as realistic as possible (if you can call pointing a wand and saying Silencio! realistic).

I liked her parents too.  Just really loving, nonjudgemental, the type you want to have adopt you, you know?Draco and Narcissa. I hadn't thought about Narcissa, but you're right.  You've gotten those cogwheels in my brain a-turnin' now.  Thanks!

ooh, can't forget Narcissa.  would not want Draco punished while Cissa is still running loose to avenge Lucius and Draco.  brrr....!

I liked her parents too.  Just really loving, nonjudgemental, the type you want to have adopt you, you know?Draco and Narcissa. I hadn't thought about Narcissa, but you're right.  You've gotten those cogwheels in my brain a-turnin' now.  Thanks!

ooh, can't forget Narcissa.  would not want Draco punished while Cissa is still running loose to avenge Lucius and Draco.  brrr....!

I wonder too .... 

I wonder too .... 

I need to Google Silas Marner, but I can deduce from the context of what you are speaking.Yes, it is a far cry from that, but I don't tend to write Harry completely in-character, but more like a real man who lacked a decent upbringing.  JKR's vision of a boy who miraculously embodies a solid set of morals when he's been abused during the formative years of his life is a little ... unrealistic.

I need to Google Silas Marner, but I can deduce from the context of what you are speaking.Yes, it is a far cry from that, but I don't tend to write Harry completely in-character, but more like a real man who lacked a decent upbringing.  JKR's vision of a boy who miraculously embodies a solid set of morals when he's been abused during the formative years of his life is a little ... unrealistic.

Oh, I do too.  He's mulling them over with me as I read this.

Oh, I do too.  He's mulling them over with me as I read this.

Oh, you like Harry bashing too?  I felt that Harry was very unjust in the things he said, but as you pointed out, he didn't have much time.  In real life, people have arguments, quick and dirty, and walk out ... which I think is more in Harry's character to leave when he's upset.  So he said some unjust and hurtful things and did not take responsibility for his part (if you don't count the comment about support).But you know how Harry is.  He'll calm down and then have to face things.  Hermione did NOT say "don't come back tomorrow and change your mind"; she said "ten years".  So there is still hope that he'll apologize to Hermione for being so raunchy.

Oh, you like Harry bashing too?  I felt that Harry was very unjust in the things he said, but as you pointed out, he didn't have much time.  In real life, people have arguments, quick and dirty, and walk out ... which I think is more in Harry's character to leave when he's upset.  So he said some unjust and hurtful things and did not take responsibility for his part (if you don't count the comment about support).But you know how Harry is.  He'll calm down and then have to face things.  Hermione did NOT say "don't come back tomorrow and change your mind"; she said "ten years".  So there is still hope that he'll apologize to Hermione for being so raunchy.

I adore picking on Harry.  I did the same in another story of mine (Letting Go).  He's just made out to be this ... I don't know, character to be worshipped, that can do no wrong?  And I just don't fall for it, especially since he didn't have much of a strong parental upbringing.

I adore picking on Harry.  I did the same in another story of mine (Letting Go).  He's just made out to be this ... I don't know, character to be worshipped, that can do no wrong?  And I just don't fall for it, especially since he didn't have much of a strong parental upbringing.

It is good to surprise readers.  I get tired of predictability in stories, so I strive to shock at times.

It is good to surprise readers.  I get tired of predictability in stories, so I strive to shock at times.

True.  As you might know, I've tried to bring "reality" into this story, where JKR's was a lot of fantasy. So that is why some characters will behave "out-of-character" if you take JKR's world into consideraton.  So, in channeling a young, married male who is guilty of having an affair and didn't want to have children,  I wrote what his initial reaction would be when such news was sprung on him.  This isn't to say that he won't play a further role in this story.  He might after he cools his (in-character) heels a bit.

True.  As you might know, I've tried to bring "reality" into this story, where JKR's was a lot of fantasy. So that is why some characters will behave "out-of-character" if you take JKR's world into consideraton.  So, in channeling a young, married male who is guilty of having an affair and didn't want to have children,  I wrote what his initial reaction would be when such news was sprung on him.  This isn't to say that he won't play a further role in this story.  He might after he cools his (in-character) heels a bit.

As do I. See, now I have to get it all down on "paper"!

As do I. See, now I have to get it all down on "paper"!

One of these days, Draco will get what's coming to him.  Don't worry. 

One of these days, Draco will get what's coming to him.  Don't worry. 

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Definitely a woman.  *peers down*  Yup, two boobs, no dangly bits (damn it).  Definitely a woman.Next chapter is in progress. *wink*

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Definitely a woman.  *peers down*  Yup, two boobs, no dangly bits (damn it).  Definitely a woman.Next chapter is in progress. *wink*

To the rescue! There should be music accompanying it, I think.  *lol*

To the rescue! There should be music accompanying it, I think.  *lol*

I had to go back to chapter one just now to see if it was in fact you that left that review (I looked at the review a couple days ago before writing the author's note, but my memory is a little spotty sometimes).  Just wanted you to know that I appreciate all POVs, want to hear them, and everything said in a review makes me think.  So when you said that, I knew that leaving his ghost as a fleeting mention wouldn't work because if you felt that way, maybe others did too, and his character deserved to be developed a bit more. :)I am happy you are still reading and enjoying, and I look forward to writing more for you and everyone else!

I had to go back to chapter one just now to see if it was in fact you that left that review (I looked at the review a couple days ago before writing the author's note, but my memory is a little spotty sometimes).  Just wanted you to know that I appreciate all POVs, want to hear them, and everything said in a review makes me think.  So when you said that, I knew that leaving his ghost as a fleeting mention wouldn't work because if you felt that way, maybe others did too, and his character deserved to be developed a bit more. :)I am happy you are still reading and enjoying, and I look forward to writing more for you and everyone else!

Yeah, it's about time Hermione is realizing her feelings, isn't it!  I have a need to get this ball rolling....

Yeah, it's about time Hermione is realizing her feelings, isn't it!  I have a need to get this ball rolling....

Thank you!  I thought he'd revel in being around to bug the heck out of people still as well. ;)

Thank you!  I thought he'd revel in being around to bug the heck out of people still as well. ;)

I'm glad! I was so happy to finally get a chance to work on it.

I'm glad! I was so happy to finally get a chance to work on it.

Redeemable!Draco is in a different story, I think.  He makes no appearance in this one.  *lol*I think it's good they are both "growing" and cultivating their feelings.  They'll need it!

Redeemable!Draco is in a different story, I think.  He makes no appearance in this one.  *lol*I think it's good they are both "growing" and cultivating their feelings.  They'll need it!

I can't wait for Harry to find out.  It should be a scene to remember ... or perhaps one we'd like to forget?  I wonder.

I can't wait for Harry to find out.  It should be a scene to remember ... or perhaps one we'd like to forget?  I wonder.

Draco.  What a topic.  From the beginning, I knew he was evil, that there was no good "bone" in his body.  I think that readers are finally coming to this realization now.   Any sympathization with his character came from not understanding how truly evil he was.  The product of his upbringing, perhaps, combined with greed, the expectation of what he believes is "his"... throw in a bit of inbreeding.  Well, he'll get his just desserts soon.

Draco.  What a topic.  From the beginning, I knew he was evil, that there was no good "bone" in his body.  I think that readers are finally coming to this realization now.   Any sympathization with his character came from not understanding how truly evil he was.  The product of his upbringing, perhaps, combined with greed, the expectation of what he believes is "his"... throw in a bit of inbreeding.  Well, he'll get his just desserts soon.

You're so welcome.  I've enjoyed writing it, though have gotten stuck at times.  Thanks for reviewing and continuing to read!

You're so welcome.  I've enjoyed writing it, though have gotten stuck at times.  Thanks for reviewing and continuing to read!

Yes, Evil!Draco must be stopped, this is true.  Thank you for the wonderful review!

Yes, Evil!Draco must be stopped, this is true.  Thank you for the wonderful review!

Quick like a bunny.  *lol*The plot is brewing ... don't worry.

Quick like a bunny.  *lol*The plot is brewing ... don't worry.

Hey livvy!  Yeah, well, the title is a little *yawn* boring ... There was a piece of fanfiction I read once (a very long time ago) that used the word Strega, and I was just so in love with the story that I wanted to incorporate it as well.  (As though somehow it might make my story measure up to that one.  *LOL*)I'm glad you enjoy it so far.  You've a lot of chapters to read in front of you, which is how I like to read my stories, so I hope you enjoy how events unfold.

Hey livvy!  Yeah, well, the title is a little *yawn* boring ... There was a piece of fanfiction I read once (a very long time ago) that used the word Strega, and I was just so in love with the story that I wanted to incorporate it as well.  (As though somehow it might make my story measure up to that one.  *LOL*)I'm glad you enjoy it so far.  You've a lot of chapters to read in front of you, which is how I like to read my stories, so I hope you enjoy how events unfold.