Yes, guardian angel.  I rather like that.

Yes, guardian angel.  I rather like that.

Thanks.  I'm glad that the evilness of Draco is showing through.

Thanks.  I'm glad that the evilness of Draco is showing through.

LoL  ... I actually had to go back and see what you were talking about.  You know, since there is no church or priests mentioned in HP (at least not to my knowledge, I might have missed something), I thought it possible and perhaps even necessary for someone to give 'last rites' to the dying.  Hence, I picked the Minister of Magic. 

I like the elf barracks myself.  Gives good elves who would otherwise not have a place to work a home.  And it allows wizards and witches of lesser wealth to be able to afford one.  True, they do need a bit of training, but they're like a blank slate and in the long run will fit in with the family better.  Too bad the Malfoys are so pompous and particular.  I hope they give Crispy a chance. 

LoL  ... I actually had to go back and see what you were talking about.  You know, since there is no church or priests mentioned in HP (at least not to my knowledge, I might have missed something), I thought it possible and perhaps even necessary for someone to give 'last rites' to the dying.  Hence, I picked the Minister of Magic. 

I like the elf barracks myself.  Gives good elves who would otherwise not have a place to work a home.  And it allows wizards and witches of lesser wealth to be able to afford one.  True, they do need a bit of training, but they're like a blank slate and in the long run will fit in with the family better.  Too bad the Malfoys are so pompous and particular.  I hope they give Crispy a chance. 

Yup, it's back.  I'm happy you like it so much to wait around!

Yup, it's back.  I'm happy you like it so much to wait around!

*sheepish grin*  Well, I did have other readers nudge me forcefully.  Real Life has settled down a bit, and I think my involuntary hiatus from writing is at an end.  Sorry to make you wait so long!

*sheepish grin*  Well, I did have other readers nudge me forcefully.  Real Life has settled down a bit, and I think my involuntary hiatus from writing is at an end.  Sorry to make you wait so long!

I'm happy that I've ensnared your attention!

I'm happy that I've ensnared your attention!

Life is woven from little foibles.  *grin*

Life is woven from little foibles.  *grin*

Well, I'm really glad you think so.  Thank you.  And I like how you say "most" of the mysterious elements.  There are still a couple things left to be uncovered!

Well, I'm really glad you think so.  Thank you.  And I like how you say "most" of the mysterious elements.  There are still a couple things left to be uncovered!

I'm happy to see you've found the story!

I'm happy to see you've found the story!

The Malfoys are always an interesting bunch to explore.  I think I favor them above all others.  *adjusts Slytherin crest on robes*

The Malfoys are always an interesting bunch to explore.  I think I favor them above all others.  *adjusts Slytherin crest on robes*

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I'm glad to give you a spot of sustenance.  I promise you won't have to wait as long for the next tasty morsel.

Bless you! : )

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I'm glad to give you a spot of sustenance.  I promise you won't have to wait as long for the next tasty morsel.

Bless you! : )

"Welcome back," indeed.  I feel like I've been away, strangely enough.  Time to get back into the swing of things.

"Welcome back," indeed.  I feel like I've been away, strangely enough.  Time to get back into the swing of things.

Life is a bit like that, isn't it?  There's always something that doesn't go quite right, decisions that should have been made differently, and so on.  You can only hope that in the end, things will turn out all right. 

Life is a bit like that, isn't it?  There's always something that doesn't go quite right, decisions that should have been made differently, and so on.  You can only hope that in the end, things will turn out all right. 

Yes, I think Severus is a bit more complicated than we give him credit for sometimes.  And that's a good thing, too!

Yes, I think Severus is a bit more complicated than we give him credit for sometimes.  And that's a good thing, too!

Yes, it's always good to be "on the inside" ... I hope Severus can ease the situation a bit.

Yes, it's always good to be "on the inside" ... I hope Severus can ease the situation a bit.

My thoughts are that those who are prone to evil deeds are a little (or a lot) insane and lack common sense at times.  Draco is pretty much falling into that role.

My thoughts are that those who are prone to evil deeds are a little (or a lot) insane and lack common sense at times.  Draco is pretty much falling into that role.

Yeah, I love playing with Harry.

Yeah, I love playing with Harry.

Draco is always up to no good, I think.  He's more interesting that way.

Draco is always up to no good, I think.  He's more interesting that way.

Yes, hmm ... those hands.

Yes, hmm ... those hands.

The next chapter is in revision.  It won't be long, I promise!

I'm working on that update.  It's in the works, on the brain, guilt is being felt over its delay....

Nope.  I haven't forgotten.  Life's been exceptionally nutty lately.  ;)  I have the next chapter back from beta and am polishing up a few things.

Thank you.  Let's hope both Severus and Hermione can see a potential for a relationship beyond what they have now. 

Yes.  There definitely WILL be continued after DH comes out.

When HBP came out, I was a little nervous, and I struggled to finish the story I was working on then before it did.  HBP certainly threw me for a loop, for sure. DH might do so as well, I cannot say for sure, of course.  But people will bounce back.  I still enjoy stories that are not HBP compliant, and I'm sure after a bit, everyone will come back to stories that are not DH compliant.  In any case, I'm not worried.  Those who are following this story most likely will continue to do so, if only to find out what happens next. 

Yup, complicated is certainly a good word to describe this.  Makes it a little more difficult to write, but certainly worth the effort!

Well the effort is well apreciated

Thank you.