My comouter dies and I'm saving for a new laptop, hopefully by July. When I do star back on this it will be posted at ff.net. you can email me and I'll  let you know when I start posting the new chapters.  put together: workingforweekends @ yahoo .com

I'm not... gads, Rl has been a kick at me, and I had to focus on one story at a time. Consequences is written now and I'm trying to get it beta'ed, So I can go work on finishing this one. But thank you for the compliment and the thoughtfully sweet nudge.

Just waiting for chapters back from my betas. =:-)

Thank you. In this one I'm really going just for that - her growing up even under such adversay and darkness in school, they are going to need each other. Thank you for reading and for the review.

It will be. Given time and RL. Thank you for reading and for the review.

She's startled, shocked, scared and thought that Severus would help her or let her go. He's in the Order after all, isn't he? and Yet instead of making her invisible or sending her somewhere (like Dumbledore did with Harry's trunk in HBP) he puts her under the Imperius. So, yes, she might be spinning, wondering why? I'm sorry if she seems a bit irritating, but even Harry and Ron find her to be irritating occasionally in canon. Thank you for reading, and I'm delighted that you enjoy thin one. Hugs for the review and pretty stars.

That is so well thought out that I'm convinced now that the irritation is right :) You are so fabulous a writer.

Hi Beth,  Yes, well, I sort of saw his Patronus being a wolfhound, but since he loves dragons so much it's morphing - well, a continual stage of half-morph. But yes, I'm delighted that you think it's uniquely him. Yes, the timing was well, carefully done on my part. It all adds up, pusing him over to disgruntled Death Eater, and will make his 'loosening the shackles' on Hermione that much easier. But he's not a stick neck-in-noose kind of guy, it will take something to make him take a active 'put-himsel-out-there' action. You'll see. He's so used to being cutious. You'll find out what Draco's thoughts are soon, I promise. Goyle's - that will take a while unless you've picked up on the clues. There will be more clues coming, too. He has a crush - shhhhhhOh sweetie, thank you very much. It's been a odd birthday. Was taken out to breakfast. bought a dining room table with money from family. (no chairs as of yet. lol) and then had dinner out and was embarrassed by singing. But this from you means a lot. Thank you.Thank you for stickign with me and for all your wonderful reviews. Hug~

Cillian is a stubborn one, but things are looking good. You'll find out soon what Draco is up to, Goyle, he will/has been tipping his hand a bit. lol You'll see soon enough with those two. Hense the name changes for Elsbeth and ol' Ben - so, even if Hagrid blabs, it's not a big deal. And Professor Grubbly-Plank was on a 'notice' list, not yet a target but getting attention. Now she's on 'loan' to Beauxbatons, she's out of the picture and not where A & A Carrow can be concerned about her spreading her 'lies' anymore. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, as long as his mum and caretaker lay low in their new 'jobs' they will be fine. But then again, Ben, er Mr. Bently wants to contact Tanis and Riorden, so there may be a hiccup? Oh, yeah, Severus has been a bit obvious, hasn't he? And Hermione is not at all subtle, lol. More to come, I promise. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Beth, hello. How are you, doll?I'm delighted that you like how Cillian viewed the room. I was worried that the L20 would not pass through the admin checking, but it was vital that it be written in numbers and not written out as twenty. and yes, it was horribly fun playing with the stressed out guy, checking over his mum's room. lol I'm delighted you enjoyed it. I'm not at all sure how much they can take either, but with our guys returning to Hogwarts, at least they will be out of the scheming for a while. Not that life in school will be all that grand, and Hermione is becoming anxious to act, do something to help Harry and Ron, especially after seeing them. It will be a toss up who switces first, but there is a surprise 'switcher' or two in the list. One you should be able to guess/suss out.  Cillian and Severus are now talking about a great many things, mostly clarifying (some you see - some you won't and some inplied) Thank you for the compliment. I always look forward to your opinions. Thank you for reading and for the review. Hugs~

wow all of them in two days! I'm flattered. Thank you for reading and for the review.

wow all of them in two days! I'm flattered. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Thank you for giving my story a try. I promise you that I will not abandon this one or my other WIPs. I'm delighted that you like Cillian. He's basically Snape in my mind, who grew up in a different enviroment. And Belinda - you're supposed to hate her. lol This is my dark fic - Hogwarts under Voldemort and I used every line in DH there is as my basic fromat. (and added another Prophecy. Too bad Sybil had a cold.) More is coming, I promise. Thank you so much for reading and for the review.

Thank you for giving my story a try. I promise you that I will not abandon this one or my other WIPs. I'm delighted that you like Cillian. He's basically Snape in my mind, who grew up in a different enviroment. And Belinda - you're supposed to hate her. lol This is my dark fic - Hogwarts under Voldemort and I used every line in DH there is as my basic fromat. (and added another Prophecy. Too bad Sybil had a cold.) More is coming, I promise. Thank you so much for reading and for the review.

Thank you. I think Cillian just has so much responsibility toward Dianne and her family that he thinks it's best to be steadfast and survive. But yes, this with his mum is pushing him over. I'm glad you like him, he's actually a good guy caught up on the wrong side. I'm gad that you are enjoying the story. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Thank you. I think Cillian just has so much responsibility toward Dianne and her family that he thinks it's best to be steadfast and survive. But yes, this with his mum is pushing him over. I'm glad you like him, he's actually a good guy caught up on the wrong side. I'm gad that you are enjoying the story. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, the Dark Lord is a sicko. He wants followers and a new generation of loyalists, and doesn't think about this will affect his Death Eaters. I hope you're going to be all right with how I have Hermione handle this situation. I don't want the relationship to crumble, and she has Dianne to talk to - both of them in the same boat, so to speak. In love with Death Eaters.Yes, poor Belinda. teeheheI'm glad you liked how clever Severus was and how kind to Narcissa. You're absolutely right in this. Commiserate away, for now, it's really hard, but there is a pragmatic and mature way to see this too - blame where it's due, and talk. No, Severus isn't ready to face her, but he will have to soon enough. Thank you for reading and for the review.

I hope you're going to be all right with how I have Hermione handle this situation.  I will be fine with how you have Hermione handle it... she's head over heels in love with Severus (and he with her), but both of them know the sort of "game" they have to play until the time is right to rid the world of Voldemort.  Just because two people are in love with each other doesn't mean they don't see the reality of their situation in war time.  They will get through this, and so will I.  :^)

This chapter is so well written, with both feet firmly planted in reality, that I just felt a bit overwhelmed.  I know that Hermione still has her clever brain, and eventually she will see beyond what had happened to how it can be used against the Dark Lord—putting the blame on him and not Severus.  Perhaps Voldemort has just handed her what she needs to turn Cilian to the Light.

I'll be on tenter hooks waiting to see what you have in mind for the next chapters.  (((hugs)))

Yes, the Dark Lord is a sicko. He wants followers and a new generation of loyalists, and doesn't think about this will affect his Death Eaters. I hope you're going to be all right with how I have Hermione handle this situation. I don't want the relationship to crumble, and she has Dianne to talk to - both of them in the same boat, so to speak. In love with Death Eaters.Yes, poor Belinda. teeheheI'm glad you liked how clever Severus was and how kind to Narcissa. You're absolutely right in this. Commiserate away, for now, it's really hard, but there is a pragmatic and mature way to see this too - blame where it's due, and talk. No, Severus isn't ready to face her, but he will have to soon enough. Thank you for reading and for the review.

I hope you're going to be all right with how I have Hermione handle this situation.  I will be fine with how you have Hermione handle it... she's head over heels in love with Severus (and he with her), but both of them know the sort of "game" they have to play until the time is right to rid the world of Voldemort.  Just because two people are in love with each other doesn't mean they don't see the reality of their situation in war time.  They will get through this, and so will I.  :^)

This chapter is so well written, with both feet firmly planted in reality, that I just felt a bit overwhelmed.  I know that Hermione still has her clever brain, and eventually she will see beyond what had happened to how it can be used against the Dark Lord—putting the blame on him and not Severus.  Perhaps Voldemort has just handed her what she needs to turn Cilian to the Light.

I'll be on tenter hooks waiting to see what you have in mind for the next chapters.  (((hugs)))

I'm glad you liked the book reference. Not that it will help Hermione, but in a way he's not lying to her either. Hermione knows what position they are both in. absolutely. I'm glad that you liked Severus' cunning solution for Narcissa, and his friendship can stay intact. Not mean at all, I wrote her to be hated and this is a punishment. lolNext chapter will - you'll see his childhood home. Where he grew up and a bit of his 'history/story' as well as see his brother, Marc. and Cillian will ahve a problem to cope with... hope that's not a horrible spoiler. But yes, he's turning, slowly and accepting. You'll see.Thank you for reading and for the review. I have the next one in the queue. Hugs

I'm glad you liked the book reference. Not that it will help Hermione, but in a way he's not lying to her either. Hermione knows what position they are both in. absolutely. I'm glad that you liked Severus' cunning solution for Narcissa, and his friendship can stay intact. Not mean at all, I wrote her to be hated and this is a punishment. lolNext chapter will - you'll see his childhood home. Where he grew up and a bit of his 'history/story' as well as see his brother, Marc. and Cillian will ahve a problem to cope with... hope that's not a horrible spoiler. But yes, he's turning, slowly and accepting. You'll see.Thank you for reading and for the review. I have the next one in the queue. Hugs

That is vcery fratifying to know, and I promise not to go far. I have the next in queue (Christmas at Cillian's) and as soon as it validates, I'll submit another, all right? Thank you for reading and for the review.

That is vcery fratifying to know, and I promise not to go far. I have the next in queue (Christmas at Cillian's) and as soon as it validates, I'll submit another, all right? Thank you for reading and for the review.

Thank you very much. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this chapter. Yes, there is a lot happening, and much more to come. Draco is closer than Cillian. Cillian needs a little shove yet, something that will rock his earth and that will come, I assure you. Yes, Lucius is a bit undone, isn't he - but then in the movies (and yes, I'm using the way Jason protraid Lucius in DH as my mental picture) he was a wreck, wasn't he. Narcissa is being abused, although nightly? so-so - but frequently enough. Mostly she is being treated as a dominant (sick one at that) slave. Not that the Dark Lord follows the normal rules of the BDSM world - he sets his own rules, and she is helpless but to obey.  and Yes, having to witness all of that and everything else going on in his childhood home is unnerving Draco - Home used to be a haven, a place to be pampered and loved. Not any more.Yes, you're right, there has to be something more dramatic, some elemnt of proof to what Hermione is saying to push him over. Something personal... and I've worked it out, so you'll see some 'breathe-into-the-paper sack' moment for him, as well as some personal crisis. Some need a big push to get them to act. I've had a few mention Igraine. Igraine is extremely shy and didn't become needed to the plot forwarding of the story. In reality where the island is isn't a big deal, at least in Hermione's part - it's to show you more about Cillian, and his duplicity. And if you've noticed, with the exception of the basement room, Hermione is kept out of the rooms Igraine haunts. She, Igraine, doesn't haunt the whole house, keeping to specific areas: her bedroom, the Lake View Room or Long Gallery (upstairs floor) which is directly over the Garden Room or the Long Salon (which is downstairs) - the room with the wicker furniture... which you'll see Cillian and Hermione in the Long Salon later.More is coming, and I'm getting the chapters cleaned up presentable. I hope to update soon, I have 40 ready-ish. Just a few corrections to be made.  Thank you for reading and for the review, Beth. As laways, I love your insightful reviews. thank you for each and every one of them.

Thank you very much. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this chapter. Yes, there is a lot happening, and much more to come. Draco is closer than Cillian. Cillian needs a little shove yet, something that will rock his earth and that will come, I assure you. Yes, Lucius is a bit undone, isn't he - but then in the movies (and yes, I'm using the way Jason protraid Lucius in DH as my mental picture) he was a wreck, wasn't he. Narcissa is being abused, although nightly? so-so - but frequently enough. Mostly she is being treated as a dominant (sick one at that) slave. Not that the Dark Lord follows the normal rules of the BDSM world - he sets his own rules, and she is helpless but to obey.  and Yes, having to witness all of that and everything else going on in his childhood home is unnerving Draco - Home used to be a haven, a place to be pampered and loved. Not any more.Yes, you're right, there has to be something more dramatic, some elemnt of proof to what Hermione is saying to push him over. Something personal... and I've worked it out, so you'll see some 'breathe-into-the-paper sack' moment for him, as well as some personal crisis. Some need a big push to get them to act. I've had a few mention Igraine. Igraine is extremely shy and didn't become needed to the plot forwarding of the story. In reality where the island is isn't a big deal, at least in Hermione's part - it's to show you more about Cillian, and his duplicity. And if you've noticed, with the exception of the basement room, Hermione is kept out of the rooms Igraine haunts. She, Igraine, doesn't haunt the whole house, keeping to specific areas: her bedroom, the Lake View Room or Long Gallery (upstairs floor) which is directly over the Garden Room or the Long Salon (which is downstairs) - the room with the wicker furniture... which you'll see Cillian and Hermione in the Long Salon later.More is coming, and I'm getting the chapters cleaned up presentable. I hope to update soon, I have 40 ready-ish. Just a few corrections to be made.  Thank you for reading and for the review, Beth. As laways, I love your insightful reviews. thank you for each and every one of them.

Thank you very much. I'm delighted that you are enjoying the story and that I can keep you on your toes. There is more coming, but I'm in the 'cleann up' beta part and hopefully will have it ready soon. Thank you so much for reading and for the review.

Thank you very much. I'm delighted that you are enjoying the story and that I can keep you on your toes. There is more coming, but I'm in the 'cleann up' beta part and hopefully will have it ready soon. Thank you so much for reading and for the review.

You are most welcome. Cillian is almost there, and has been (since Dianne is so worried about his turning) but yes, he really needs to know that Severus is too. Oh, I have a huge upheaval for Cillian coming. You'll see, and eye opener and self berating will happen... and Hermione's words will help him see clearly.

Belinda can't see the island because none of the women in the family know about it. It was Cillian's grandfather's hide-away, and he had a lady friend there. Cillian's grandfather showed it to Cillian ( can you say favorite - 'the one most like me' you'll hear him say at some point.) But as far as Bell is concerned the 'island' is a myth. you'll see.. The childhood home is not in the Lake District.

Oh you caught that did you. Well, lets see if you can guess who they are... Draco and ___ I'll give you a clue, he's Crabbe or Goyle, has lessons with her, and he's already protected Hermione twice, but not necessarily in a nice way. He was clever and cunning, and sly in how he did it, but the clue is he was there both times. The answer will not show it's self for a few chapters, sorry. 

Thank you for reading and for the reivew. Hugs.

Thank you for reading and for the review. Thankyou

You are most welcome. Cillian is almost there, and has been (since Dianne is so worried about his turning) but yes, he really needs to know that Severus is too. Oh, I have a huge upheaval for Cillian coming. You'll see, and eye opener and self berating will happen... and Hermione's words will help him see clearly.

Belinda can't see the island because none of the women in the family know about it. It was Cillian's grandfather's hide-away, and he had a lady friend there. Cillian's grandfather showed it to Cillian ( can you say favorite - 'the one most like me' you'll hear him say at some point.) But as far as Bell is concerned the 'island' is a myth. you'll see.. The childhood home is not in the Lake District.

Oh you caught that did you. Well, lets see if you can guess who they are... Draco and ___ I'll give you a clue, he's Crabbe or Goyle, has lessons with her, and he's already protected Hermione twice, but not necessarily in a nice way. He was clever and cunning, and sly in how he did it, but the clue is he was there both times. The answer will not show it's self for a few chapters, sorry. 

Thank you for reading and for the reivew. Hugs.

Thank you for reading and for the review. Thankyou

Yep, he sure did. (and there are 2 more ... You'll see) Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yep, he sure did. (and there are 2 more ... You'll see) Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, he does - but they now have the sword. And yes, it was messing with his mind, I'm glad you realized that. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, he does - but they now have the sword. And yes, it was messing with his mind, I'm glad you realized that. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, much more so than in the books. I'm glad you like it. Thank you for the review, sunny. Hugs~

Yes, much more so than in the books. I'm glad you like it. Thank you for the review, sunny. Hugs~

JuneW, you are right on quite a few of your assessments, only thing is that Dianne’s fears are more to the fact that if the Dark Lord found out, he’d kill Cillian, and then her parents would be trapped forever on the island. She can pass through the barrier, but they cannot. And if she left she could be spotted, arrested and then they’d be stuck without anyone to aide them. It’s a horrible situation to be in. But yes, her fears are holding him back. And Cillian suspects that Severus is secretly on the other side, but he’s still unsure and afraid to ask. Turning turncoat is not an easy thing, especially when your leader is a very accomplished Legilimens. You’ll see more of this inner conflict brought to test in the next chapter. Sorry, a bit of a spoiler.

Oh, as for Belinda and Bellatrix, maybe yes or maybe no, hard to say what frame of mind the Dark Lord will be in. In a way he was pleased with her, and that her slipping away helped unsettle Harry. Harry was greatly agitated and the Dark Lord was able to give Harry all sorts of ‘information’ some even fabricated. So he might let them go, although Belinda has serious injuries. I strongly hinted at internal injuries as well as bruises. The Dark Lord doesn’t like losing his prized possessions, especially after making a grand demonstration that same night.

You are most welcome for the update. Thank you for reading and for the review.

JuneW, you are right on quite a few of your assessments, only thing is that Dianne’s fears are more to the fact that if the Dark Lord found out, he’d kill Cillian, and then her parents would be trapped forever on the island. She can pass through the barrier, but they cannot. And if she left she could be spotted, arrested and then they’d be stuck without anyone to aide them. It’s a horrible situation to be in. But yes, her fears are holding him back. And Cillian suspects that Severus is secretly on the other side, but he’s still unsure and afraid to ask. Turning turncoat is not an easy thing, especially when your leader is a very accomplished Legilimens. You’ll see more of this inner conflict brought to test in the next chapter. Sorry, a bit of a spoiler.

Oh, as for Belinda and Bellatrix, maybe yes or maybe no, hard to say what frame of mind the Dark Lord will be in. In a way he was pleased with her, and that her slipping away helped unsettle Harry. Harry was greatly agitated and the Dark Lord was able to give Harry all sorts of ‘information’ some even fabricated. So he might let them go, although Belinda has serious injuries. I strongly hinted at internal injuries as well as bruises. The Dark Lord doesn’t like losing his prized possessions, especially after making a grand demonstration that same night.

You are most welcome for the update. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Brayer, Yes, the Dark Lord is not as gentle in his intrusion as Severus had been. He forces his way in, while Severus can slip in and look, much like Dumbledore could do. and Yes, the three of them are connected… and there will be two more. One volunteered, to make it his ‘mission to watch the Mudblood’ and one summoned and told he was to – you’ll see whom soon enough. (I bet you can guess who if you tried. They have both tried to ‘save’ Hermione, in their own way, last term.)

I’m delighted that you liked Dianne and her parents. Unfortunately, once Hermione leaves the island for school, you’ll only see mention of them until after the war.

As for Belinda and Bellatrix, you’ll see what Hermione/Severus or Draco sees, which won’t be much. I really didn’t want to type the torture. It’s hard to say what the Dark Lord will do. In a way he was pleased with Hermione’s visions and her confession, he likes that she doesn’t lie to him and offers herself up freely (or so he thinks) and that her slipping away helped unsettle Harry. Harry was greatly agitated and the Dark Lord was able to give Harry all sorts of ‘information’ some even fabricated. So he might let Bellatrix go – after all she was just an opportunist. Belinda, on the other hand, has serious injuries. I strongly hinted at internal injuries as well as bruises. The Dark Lord doesn’t like losing his prized possessions, especially after making a grand demonstration that same night, but she’s likely to simply remained chained beside him for a while. I dunno. Humiliation works on the prideful.

Yes, the Lake District is and I have spent a lot of time on Google Earth and on the internet looking at it. Proulxes took her family there for me to take pictures and sent me long descriptions. Thanks to her, I can accurately describe the village and lake. Her hubby even like the fact that I asked her to pick a pub that Severus was likely to eat at – and he really appreciated the fact that he got to do the pub search. Bless him. If I ever get to go to England it’s one of the places I sooo want to see.  The idea that an island could be magically hidden was fun to play with as well. I’m delighted that it worked for you.  It may come up, it may not. I needed a place for her to ‘get away to’ with Severus, and it was going to be a romantic retreat.  lol

You are most welcome for the update. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Brayer, Yes, the Dark Lord is not as gentle in his intrusion as Severus had been. He forces his way in, while Severus can slip in and look, much like Dumbledore could do. and Yes, the three of them are connected… and there will be two more. One volunteered, to make it his ‘mission to watch the Mudblood’ and one summoned and told he was to – you’ll see whom soon enough. (I bet you can guess who if you tried. They have both tried to ‘save’ Hermione, in their own way, last term.)

I’m delighted that you liked Dianne and her parents. Unfortunately, once Hermione leaves the island for school, you’ll only see mention of them until after the war.

As for Belinda and Bellatrix, you’ll see what Hermione/Severus or Draco sees, which won’t be much. I really didn’t want to type the torture. It’s hard to say what the Dark Lord will do. In a way he was pleased with Hermione’s visions and her confession, he likes that she doesn’t lie to him and offers herself up freely (or so he thinks) and that her slipping away helped unsettle Harry. Harry was greatly agitated and the Dark Lord was able to give Harry all sorts of ‘information’ some even fabricated. So he might let Bellatrix go – after all she was just an opportunist. Belinda, on the other hand, has serious injuries. I strongly hinted at internal injuries as well as bruises. The Dark Lord doesn’t like losing his prized possessions, especially after making a grand demonstration that same night, but she’s likely to simply remained chained beside him for a while. I dunno. Humiliation works on the prideful.

Yes, the Lake District is and I have spent a lot of time on Google Earth and on the internet looking at it. Proulxes took her family there for me to take pictures and sent me long descriptions. Thanks to her, I can accurately describe the village and lake. Her hubby even like the fact that I asked her to pick a pub that Severus was likely to eat at – and he really appreciated the fact that he got to do the pub search. Bless him. If I ever get to go to England it’s one of the places I sooo want to see.  The idea that an island could be magically hidden was fun to play with as well. I’m delighted that it worked for you.  It may come up, it may not. I needed a place for her to ‘get away to’ with Severus, and it was going to be a romantic retreat.  lol

You are most welcome for the update. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes she did, but then she promised Seveurs she would help turn him to the good side. I'm so glad you liked Cillian's darker side, and his innerconflicts. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes she did, but then she promised Seveurs she would help turn him to the good side. I'm so glad you liked Cillian's darker side, and his innerconflicts. Thank you for reading and for the review.