I hope chapter 2 will be up soon- it should be, after a little editing.

The other Necromancer? Oh, she'll be back by chapter 4, if not sooner. She's currently busy dealing with the problem of the soulless Voldemort.

Thank you! Of course, both the Ministry and the general wizarding public will soon have more than just Hermione to react to...

You'll have an answer in a few chapters time. I plan to reveal the truth quite some time before the end, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long.Chapter 2 needs some more work, but with any luck I'll be able to post it soon.

Thanks! Although the day plot bunnies are kind to me is the day hell freezes over...the Queen of Squick's response: Ah, you have my sympathies. I understand completely. I'm writing a 100 word per chapter series that likes giving me brain freeze and taking me on complete tangents.

Just as well that I've recently exhausted my Easter stocks of chocolate then! The next two chapters are with my beta at the moment, but we're both pretty busy. Hopefully I'll be able to post more soon.I'll write when I can, but I'm currently snarled up with revising for exams in less than a week. I won't forget about this story!

ok i'll accept that exams are more important...for now.  good luck!

Ch1 is with the beta and ch2 is close to being finished, so with any luck there'll be an update or two before the end of the month.

Thank you!Can you imagine the Ministry ignoring this the way that they ignored Voldemort's return?I hope that I'll be able to post the next chapter soon. It's currently with my beta.

Thanks! I hope I'll be able to post ch 1 soon.

Thanks! Atropos's identity is meant to be a mystery, but will be revealed later on. If you already knew who she was, I'd have to come up with a different twist.I'll update as soon as I can. My newly validated author status will mean that the chapter won't be delayed by the validation queue. However, until I get it back from my beta, it's in limbo.

So someone recognises the name of the Strand Breaker! Necromancers don't tend to have living family, and are also technically mortal, so yes, this one is just shares the name.I only hope that I can keep the standard up to scratch!

I can see Hermione belonging to the other three goddesses personally, though maybe not as zealous in the punishment department (no kink intended) and I'm sure you can keep up the standard. One to spin, one to measure and Atropos who cuts when its' measure is done, hope I'm not giving anything away here if I am, I apologise profusely. Fia.

Thank you!Is Atropos an original character? Sort of. I wish I could be more specific, but I haven't included the dreaded OC tag for a reason.Perhaps I should set up a sacrificial altar to my muse to try to ensure that I have the necessary inspiration when I need it.

I hope you enjoy this as much as its prequels! When I manage to get it all written and posted, that is.

Thanks! The release of book 7 gave me a deadline to try to adhere to.

Thanks! Mind, it is Severus being faithful here. I suspect he's capable of such things if he puts his mind to it.

I wish that I could tell you that the next chapter is in the queue. However, it is with my beta. Hopefully I'll get it back soon in a postable state.the Queen of Squick's response: whoa, bouncing so much made me dizzy...Oh bugger, that made it worse. :DII stayed up until 3am to read the first one. (too lazy to go back n spell it right. plus i'm tired...)

Tabula Rasa starts 18 months after Redivivus, while Resurgam starts 2 years after. If you read Tabula Rasa things may be clearer, as Atropos is introduced at the end of that. I hope that clears things up!

Thanks! You really do know how to flatter the author, with all your re-reading.I suppose 'eventual' is one way to put it. Although it's hardly surprising that it happens in the next chapter, I don't know when that will make its appearance. Although written, my beta does seem to be unusually busy. She'll get it edited sooner or later though!I would be interested to know your theories as to who Atropos is, although obviously I can't give an answer.Muwhahaha. Now all I have to do is reel you in. Hmm, tricky without the bait of regular updates.

If only! Sadly exams and essays can't be wished away. But once all those nasssty deadlines are dealt with, I'll have time enough. Then my concern will be having enough inspiration...

Too true. I keep trying to wish mine away, and it keeps not working.  Ah well.  And yes, I know the opposite problem -- too much time means the muse takes a vacation.

Thank you!If you've read Tabula Rasa, you'll have an idea what he's like a few months before this.Chapter 1 is with my busy beta. Unfortunately, I have no idea how long it'll take her to edit it. I'll pop it in the queue as soon as it's ready.

Thanks! It would be nice to be able to say more soon, but unfortunately I don't know when ch 1 will be ready to post. It all depends on my beta.

Hmmm. Perhaps I wasn't clear enough when writing it. Atropos is well aware that Snape isn't a loyal DE, but now that Wormtail has vanished, he is the last one.Fingers crossed that I manage to finish this on target! Or I'll be beyond help when my readers slaughter me for the wait.

Oo my fault. That's what I get for reading too fast.

Thinking of Redivivus, it's high time I edited the AN at the end of it.It's quite a compliment to know that someone rereads my writing. Thank you!A twist? What would make you think that? I never write twists. Of course, I never lie through my teeth, either. I haven't decided how far in the story to reveal that, but it kinda depends how many reviewers put their finger on it, or get worryingly close. It is meant to be a surprise, after all!I only hope the rest of this is as good as you think this is!

Thank you very much! That's quite a compliment.

I'm touched that you'd leave such a nice review when you don't like reviewing. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Thank you very much! Getting this review from you has brightened my dreary day.

The ending was the hardest part to write, so I'm happy to hear that you liked it.

I don't blame you for waiting until this was completed to give a try. For those who read it as a wip, I can imagine the occasional evil cliffies were torture.

Thanks! I can imagine that she forgot accidentally on purpose, especially if Severus reminds her like he did last time!

The next chapter should be up soon.