It is funny how a *swoon* can say so much.  I believe I've done my job then!

It is funny how a *swoon* can say so much.  I believe I've done my job then!

Glad you liked it!  I will update soon.  If I don't, I fear there might be a mob at my door. 

Glad you liked it!  I will update soon.  If I don't, I fear there might be a mob at my door. 

Cute is for baby ducks? *lol* Oh, I have to find an emoticon for that. Wait... There you go.I don't tear up either. I mean, it takes a LOT. And never with romantic stuff. I might say "Awww". It takes a death, if written properly, to make me tear up. I guess it is triggered by what I can relate to maybe.

Cute is for baby ducks? *lol* Oh, I have to find an emoticon for that. Wait... There you go.I don't tear up either. I mean, it takes a LOT. And never with romantic stuff. I might say "Awww". It takes a death, if written properly, to make me tear up. I guess it is triggered by what I can relate to maybe.

Will they ever know Prince is really Snape.  Hmm... I guess you'll have to wait for that one.  It would be dreadfully convenient because then I could finally quit asking myself every time "Should I say Mr. Prince here or Severus?" because that is always a dilemma.

Will they ever know Prince is really Snape.  Hmm... I guess you'll have to wait for that one.  It would be dreadfully convenient because then I could finally quit asking myself every time "Should I say Mr. Prince here or Severus?" because that is always a dilemma.

I'd have to go back and look at the context, but I believe that was when he was also un-characteristically blathering at the mouth, letting all his worries and apologies and self-blame come to the forefront.  I imagine (and I stress imagine, as my husband is not the sort, and I've been married too long to remember dating) that when one has been upset and terrified, in their great relief, things will be said that wouldn't normally be said.  It's sort of like grief (that, I don't have to imagine)—you say things that you would never have otherwise said, some you thankfully forget, and some you unfortunately remember forever....

I'd have to go back and look at the context, but I believe that was when he was also un-characteristically blathering at the mouth, letting all his worries and apologies and self-blame come to the forefront.  I imagine (and I stress imagine, as my husband is not the sort, and I've been married too long to remember dating) that when one has been upset and terrified, in their great relief, things will be said that wouldn't normally be said.  It's sort of like grief (that, I don't have to imagine)—you say things that you would never have otherwise said, some you thankfully forget, and some you unfortunately remember forever....

Yes, well, I figure at least one of the parents is smart enough to have sussed it out from the waiting room conversation. After all, both Ginny and Minerva know.  She'll have to tell them ... and Harry ... for sure.

Yes, well, I figure at least one of the parents is smart enough to have sussed it out from the waiting room conversation. After all, both Ginny and Minerva know.  She'll have to tell them ... and Harry ... for sure.

You know, I am also with Southern.  When I finished writing, I thought, "Well, that feels satisfying, but is it emotional enough?"  Personally, I think I lack – no, let me rephrase that. I know that I lack the romance gene.  I can wriite it, but I don't "feel" it, you know?

Exactly. I know precisely what you mean. But you did a very good job with the "to show" attitude, rather than "to tell", which usually brings on also the feelings of the POV character. Personally, I prefer the "to show" approach. Your chapter had that. Severus's anguish was apparent from how shaken he was at Hermione's bed side, and on her part, I imagine more relief that he was there and coming out than anything else.

Thank you. I am happy that I succeeded in the 'to show' department. :)

You know, I am also with Southern.  When I finished writing, I thought, "Well, that feels satisfying, but is it emotional enough?"  Personally, I think I lack – no, let me rephrase that. I know that I lack the romance gene.  I can wriite it, but I don't "feel" it, you know?

Exactly. I know precisely what you mean. But you did a very good job with the "to show" attitude, rather than "to tell", which usually brings on also the feelings of the POV character. Personally, I prefer the "to show" approach. Your chapter had that. Severus's anguish was apparent from how shaken he was at Hermione's bed side, and on her part, I imagine more relief that he was there and coming out than anything else.

Thank you. I am happy that I succeeded in the 'to show' department. :)

Of course it's not over.  There are too many little plot threads that need to be tied up first.  I'm glad you fall into the "tears" category. I was especially wondering if I'd goten the scene right in that aspect.

Of course it's not over.  There are too many little plot threads that need to be tied up first.  I'm glad you fall into the "tears" category. I was especially wondering if I'd goten the scene right in that aspect.

I wouldn't mind that as well.  I am trying out several possibilites in my mind right now on my Draco-look-alike-test-subject.

I wouldn't mind that as well.  I am trying out several possibilites in my mind right now on my Draco-look-alike-test-subject.

It actually is.  I knew how I wanted to continue so dove right in and wrote the first scene already.  I'm happy you like it!

It actually is.  I knew how I wanted to continue so dove right in and wrote the first scene already.  I'm happy you like it!

Thank you.  Yes, it would be nice if people like her parents and Harry would just conveniently go away.  But then, I never could get that to happen, as much as I tried.  I wonder if you could Banish a whole person?  I wonder if they'd realize what had happened?  Hahaha!aeron's response: Poof, Begone! POOF, BEGONE!! Yeah, it would take the angst out of the situation. Lol.Draco is the only one that really deserves Banishing at this point. Everyone else deserves the truth, eventhough it complicates things for our two favorite characters.

Thank you.  Yes, it would be nice if people like her parents and Harry would just conveniently go away.  But then, I never could get that to happen, as much as I tried.  I wonder if you could Banish a whole person?  I wonder if they'd realize what had happened?  Hahaha!aeron's response: Poof, Begone! POOF, BEGONE!! Yeah, it would take the angst out of the situation. Lol.Draco is the only one that really deserves Banishing at this point. Everyone else deserves the truth, eventhough it complicates things for our two favorite characters.

Well,  *lol* I doubt that will happen.  Like she said, she'll have to start telling the truth to a few people. But the right thing is always the hardes thing to do.And you are right: why do the sick people always have to play hostess?  That sucks.

Well,  *lol* I doubt that will happen.  Like she said, she'll have to start telling the truth to a few people. But the right thing is always the hardes thing to do.And you are right: why do the sick people always have to play hostess?  That sucks.

Yeah, sometimes a dramatic situation makes people realize if they don't say certain things, they might never get to be said.

Yeah, sometimes a dramatic situation makes people realize if they don't say certain things, they might never get to be said.

Stupefy! There, now you're properly Stunned. *lol* Hmm... should I finish editing the next chapter this weekend or not? Let's see...

Imperio! You will finish editing the next chapter this weekend and begin the chapter after that.

Stupefy! There, now you're properly Stunned. *lol* Hmm... should I finish editing the next chapter this weekend or not? Let's see...

Imperio! You will finish editing the next chapter this weekend and begin the chapter after that.

Well, Draco won't get away with it, that's for sure!

Well, Draco won't get away with it, that's for sure!

Glad you liked the ending!

Glad you liked the ending!

You like that cliffie?  It's one of the best I've ever written.  Also, it spurred me on to writing the next chapter, so I've been motivated!

You like that cliffie?  It's one of the best I've ever written.  Also, it spurred me on to writing the next chapter, so I've been motivated!

Nope, wasn't gonna tell you.   Next chapter is in editing right now.  I have a couple huge beta projects, but I'm squeezing in betaing my own as well before I send it to my real beta. ;)

Nope, wasn't gonna tell you.   Next chapter is in editing right now.  I have a couple huge beta projects, but I'm squeezing in betaing my own as well before I send it to my real beta. ;)

Actually, the next chapter is complete in rough draft and I'm going through it before sending to beta.  So, no, you won't have to wait months. LOLYes, that's a problem, keeping up with a story then the updates are infrequent.  Harry is married.  They had their little "fling" (one night stand) before he got married, but he had been engaged at the time.  Hermione doesn't want to upset his new life.  Plus, Harry didn't want to have children.  It was a reason why he didn't marry Ginny, and had found someone who felt the same way.

Oh yeah now I remember Harry's no kids policy. I am all kinds of excited about the next chapter.

Actually, the next chapter is complete in rough draft and I'm going through it before sending to beta.  So, no, you won't have to wait months. LOLYes, that's a problem, keeping up with a story then the updates are infrequent.  Harry is married.  They had their little "fling" (one night stand) before he got married, but he had been engaged at the time.  Hermione doesn't want to upset his new life.  Plus, Harry didn't want to have children.  It was a reason why he didn't marry Ginny, and had found someone who felt the same way.

Oh yeah now I remember Harry's no kids policy. I am all kinds of excited about the next chapter.

Thank you!  And I will try not to make you wait too long  for the next chapter.

Thank you!  And I will try not to make you wait too long  for the next chapter.

Hi, June!  You are so right about Draco and the Malfoys.  I think Severus and Hermione will be in for a rough ride.

Hi, June!  You are so right about Draco and the Malfoys.  I think Severus and Hermione will be in for a rough ride.

I don't mind at all.  I don't like him very much in this story either.  I think I'll need to make up for it, though, and pamper him in a different story. 

I don't mind at all.  I don't like him very much in this story either.  I think I'll need to make up for it, though, and pamper him in a different story. 

You're funny. 

Draco = prick, it is true.  However, after writing this chapter, I really feel a need to write a story in which I am kinder to the poor boy.  Treat him a little better...

Mmm... yup. 

You're funny. 

Draco = prick, it is true.  However, after writing this chapter, I really feel a need to write a story in which I am kinder to the poor boy.  Treat him a little better...

Mmm... yup. 

Yup, I'm back.  Funny you should mention The Tutoring Session.  I am playing around with the next chapter.   ;)

Yup, I'm back.  Funny you should mention The Tutoring Session.  I am playing around with the next chapter.   ;)

Wow!  You've caught up to the latest installment.  Thank you so much for reading and leaving such lovely reviews!

Wow!  You've caught up to the latest installment.  Thank you so much for reading and leaving such lovely reviews!