I won Gryffindor 10 points! Whoo whoo!Yep, Hermione had the wedding of Narcissa's dreams, and Voldy gave her away. ((me shivered over that one too)) It is hinted that the 'wedding party' that escourted the couple to the 'bridal suite' was watching. You'll see tow of the 'ladies' reactions later during Occlumency lessons... oops.  How did you like the 'talk' Voldy had with Hermione after - ((creepy - scary))You'll see Peren again, and again...Yep, Severus was a little bent out of shape over the dress! Keep in mind - it's red!! and no, he didn't like the two-way mirror, but only hinted to Hermione about it. The diamonds and diamond hair pins were not put back on before Hermione left the room. It can be assumed that a house-elf returned them to Narcissa. They were not a gift. Ther is a wedding gift - but you'll have to read on to see what it is.

I won Gryffindor 10 points! Whoo whoo!Yep, Hermione had the wedding of Narcissa's dreams, and Voldy gave her away. ((me shivered over that one too)) It is hinted that the 'wedding party' that escourted the couple to the 'bridal suite' was watching. You'll see tow of the 'ladies' reactions later during Occlumency lessons... oops.  How did you like the 'talk' Voldy had with Hermione after - ((creepy - scary))You'll see Peren again, and again...Yep, Severus was a little bent out of shape over the dress! Keep in mind - it's red!! and no, he didn't like the two-way mirror, but only hinted to Hermione about it. The diamonds and diamond hair pins were not put back on before Hermione left the room. It can be assumed that a house-elf returned them to Narcissa. They were not a gift. Ther is a wedding gift - but you'll have to read on to see what it is.

Severus is starting to thaw a bit, and he was deeply concerned about her - truth is she is getting to him.In the conversation with Voldemort, he is charasmatic, even in his curent state and powerful. Hermione is terrified of him. Stuck wearing tha collar (necklace) in the Dark Lord's lair - she is feeling overwhelmed. She could run - but to where? She cannot Apparate, and who knows how many DE's are about in the house. Furthur more, Voldy is being nice! Wouldn't that freak you out? He thinks he had Hermione sufficiently 'chokeholded.' He wants her to see him as benevolent toward her. It's a tactic.No, Cillian isn't gay. He's a bit of a lad - or ladies man - and was flirting with the shop assistant in the back of the shop. She showed him the robes. Once Hermione tried it on, Cillian knew a winner when he sees it. (So did Draco.)Nope, Cillian has a love interest... I mentioned her already.Loved your review. I'll never tell you to not type what you honestly think - I enjoy your comments too much. Ask away. But keep in mind - I just might answer you - or not.

Ohhhhh so she was in Voldy's thrall so to speak. Okay that makes sense. I like Cillian. I hope you don't kill him off although he seems like a vulnerable character.

Cillian is very much how I see Severus if Severus had grown up in a loving and wealthy home. They are the same height and build with different eye color and hair. Many of Cillian's expressons when he's angry or challenged are the same as I use for Snape. True, Cillian's sister Belladona is a piece of work, very much like Bellatrix, but Cillian is more likable. However, he likes to fight & duel, is a capable wizard, and Severus trusts him - explicitly. I have plans for Cillian and need him for the duration. At least until the final battle. (Besides, Travers and Rowle backed down when Cillian faced off with them. They certainly weren't afraid of Draco. And Crabbe and Goyle had backed off to 'watch'. hint: Cillian could have taken them on, much like I assume Severus had learned how to take on Potter and Black.)

Severus is starting to thaw a bit, and he was deeply concerned about her - truth is she is getting to him.In the conversation with Voldemort, he is charasmatic, even in his curent state and powerful. Hermione is terrified of him. Stuck wearing tha collar (necklace) in the Dark Lord's lair - she is feeling overwhelmed. She could run - but to where? She cannot Apparate, and who knows how many DE's are about in the house. Furthur more, Voldy is being nice! Wouldn't that freak you out? He thinks he had Hermione sufficiently 'chokeholded.' He wants her to see him as benevolent toward her. It's a tactic.No, Cillian isn't gay. He's a bit of a lad - or ladies man - and was flirting with the shop assistant in the back of the shop. She showed him the robes. Once Hermione tried it on, Cillian knew a winner when he sees it. (So did Draco.)Nope, Cillian has a love interest... I mentioned her already.Loved your review. I'll never tell you to not type what you honestly think - I enjoy your comments too much. Ask away. But keep in mind - I just might answer you - or not.

Ohhhhh so she was in Voldy's thrall so to speak. Okay that makes sense. I like Cillian. I hope you don't kill him off although he seems like a vulnerable character.

Cillian is very much how I see Severus if Severus had grown up in a loving and wealthy home. They are the same height and build with different eye color and hair. Many of Cillian's expressons when he's angry or challenged are the same as I use for Snape. True, Cillian's sister Belladona is a piece of work, very much like Bellatrix, but Cillian is more likable. However, he likes to fight & duel, is a capable wizard, and Severus trusts him - explicitly. I have plans for Cillian and need him for the duration. At least until the final battle. (Besides, Travers and Rowle backed down when Cillian faced off with them. They certainly weren't afraid of Draco. And Crabbe and Goyle had backed off to 'watch'. hint: Cillian could have taken them on, much like I assume Severus had learned how to take on Potter and Black.)

Thank you very much, Jen. I really appreciate the compliment, it jsut makes me warm fuzzy and smile like a crazy when you say that. I have the next chapter nearly ready for my beta. Thank you for the review. Hugs~bea

,  I don't want to spoil anything. Snape will want to keep Hermione with him. That part will be explained, I promise. No she will only be allowed a wand while in class and only for spellwork lessons like Charms and Transfiguration. Yes, I'm sorry. The splinching was really gross, but I tried to make it believable, since I'd planned on splinching her in half! I hope I didn't gross you out too much. As to the other - yes. Remus - not yet. Tonks a little. But there is someone.Thank you very much for the review.bea

I give you full permission to tell me to hold my horses when I spout of half a million questions in my reviews. I get so wrapped up in the story and hyper. Honestly I do NOT want to be spoiled. I seldom read other reviews just in case someone spotted something I missed. part of the fun in the unfolding of the story. I liked the splinching stuff. They always seem to caution against it and this is why. Scary stuff! I am off to the next chapter.

,  I don't want to spoil anything. Snape will want to keep Hermione with him. That part will be explained, I promise. No she will only be allowed a wand while in class and only for spellwork lessons like Charms and Transfiguration. Yes, I'm sorry. The splinching was really gross, but I tried to make it believable, since I'd planned on splinching her in half! I hope I didn't gross you out too much. As to the other - yes. Remus - not yet. Tonks a little. But there is someone.Thank you very much for the review.bea

I give you full permission to tell me to hold my horses when I spout of half a million questions in my reviews. I get so wrapped up in the story and hyper. Honestly I do NOT want to be spoiled. I seldom read other reviews just in case someone spotted something I missed. part of the fun in the unfolding of the story. I liked the splinching stuff. They always seem to caution against it and this is why. Scary stuff! I am off to the next chapter.

Nope, you are right. She'll be practicing wandless magic again, but not for a while. I'm still trying to keep her as an 17 year old girl, who's under diress, not in control of her life and coping with a lot. Yes, she's acting like a dependant, pouty girl, but things will get better.

Nope, you are right. She'll be practicing wandless magic again, but not for a while. I'm still trying to keep her as an 17 year old girl, who's under diress, not in control of her life and coping with a lot. Yes, she's acting like a dependant, pouty girl, but things will get better.

Thank you for the review. So you think that she is going to have a smaller role in the DA? huh Teeehhehehe maybe, maybe not. Yes, as in canon Neville, Ginny and Luna are leading the DA, but I've a role for Hermione too. You'll see. Yes, If Hermione ditches Cillian she is vuneralble, but she isn't ever alone, so far. Only Draco has 'orders' from the Dark Lord to 'befriend' her. Cillian was 'asked' to keep an eye on Hermione as a favor from Severus. Not the same thing. If Hermione ditches Cillian she will be in trouble from Severus. Yes, if he goes to the 'meetings' yes, he will see what they are doing. But what they are doing so far will be learning Charms. No, big harm.  Don't worry too much, things will be revealed in regards to Cillian...  

Thank you for the review. So you think that she is going to have a smaller role in the DA? huh Teeehhehehe maybe, maybe not. Yes, as in canon Neville, Ginny and Luna are leading the DA, but I've a role for Hermione too. You'll see. Yes, If Hermione ditches Cillian she is vuneralble, but she isn't ever alone, so far. Only Draco has 'orders' from the Dark Lord to 'befriend' her. Cillian was 'asked' to keep an eye on Hermione as a favor from Severus. Not the same thing. If Hermione ditches Cillian she will be in trouble from Severus. Yes, if he goes to the 'meetings' yes, he will see what they are doing. But what they are doing so far will be learning Charms. No, big harm.  Don't worry too much, things will be revealed in regards to Cillian...  

I'm so sorry, I know it's been a while since I updated, but I had to really work out what I wanted to say in regards to how I'm setting up everything. But I'm well into typing the next chapter. I'm very flattered that you like it so much. Thank you for your support.

I'm so sorry, I know it's been a while since I updated, but I had to really work out what I wanted to say in regards to how I'm setting up everything. But I'm well into typing the next chapter. I'm very flattered that you like it so much. Thank you for your support.

Neville's study group is a cover for Dumbledore's Army to meet under logical and probable cover. That's all.

Yes, 'tis a smart move on Nev's part, was just suggesting a name for it LOL

Neville's study group is a cover for Dumbledore's Army to meet under logical and probable cover. That's all.

Yes, 'tis a smart move on Nev's part, was just suggesting a name for it LOL

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

Well, yes, he did. snerkThank you very much - I hope I dont disappoint as I go along.

Well, yes, he did. snerkThank you very much - I hope I dont disappoint as I go along.

Thank you  - and you're welcome.

Thank you  - and you're welcome.

Geeze, thank you. You don't think Cillian and Severus don't have a clue?

...I'd imagine he knows, but from the writing it just doesn't seem clear if he does or doesn't.  And Snape's been quite... Snape-ish recently it seems.  Getting around the Carrows, I suspect will be something to work through, tho.  I mean, they don't seem like they're going to obey Snape 100%.  But I guess we'll see.  :) 

Geeze, thank you. You don't think Cillian and Severus don't have a clue?

...I'd imagine he knows, but from the writing it just doesn't seem clear if he does or doesn't.  And Snape's been quite... Snape-ish recently it seems.  Getting around the Carrows, I suspect will be something to work through, tho.  I mean, they don't seem like they're going to obey Snape 100%.  But I guess we'll see.  :) 

Thank you very much. Yes, I'm using DH as a timeline, but things are different ... you'll see. I'm very flattered you like what I've done so far. Thanks.

Thank you very much. Yes, I'm using DH as a timeline, but things are different ... you'll see. I'm very flattered you like what I've done so far. Thanks.

He simply thought he'd won her over to 'the program' not realizing she was only 'getting along' because she had to and Snape asked her too. So now he's going to have to actually work at it! duh.  thank you so much for the compliment.

He simply thought he'd won her over to 'the program' not realizing she was only 'getting along' because she had to and Snape asked her too. So now he's going to have to actually work at it! duh.  thank you so much for the compliment.

Thank you very much! Nope Hogwarts is much darker and unsettling place... Nope, Umbridge is not a nice witch...I'll do my best, but you know, I have to get it down how I want it to be - not a rushed mess.

Thank you very much! Nope Hogwarts is much darker and unsettling place... Nope, Umbridge is not a nice witch...I'll do my best, but you know, I have to get it down how I want it to be - not a rushed mess.

Thank you and you're welcome. Yes, I needed a Hufflepuff pureblood, an she's perfect! There will be more between Severus and Hermione, but he's been dealing with a lot of bull lately - and I'm letting you see how things at Hogwats is so much different.

Thank you and you're welcome. Yes, I needed a Hufflepuff pureblood, an she's perfect! There will be more between Severus and Hermione, but he's been dealing with a lot of bull lately - and I'm letting you see how things at Hogwats is so much different.

Thank you.

Thank you.

That's why I put that in the notes, there are several different statements regarding her 'blood status.' BUt I needed a pureblood Hufflepuff.Hermione is surrounded by the enemy, on several sides, but she has friends... She isn't going to crack, she's made of stiffer stuff than that.I adore Neville, and I am using everything I could dig out of DH and some of how he's shown in OoTP.  Nev is  ahero, and he comes into his own in book 7 and in this fic. My take on Draco also comes from DH and how he behaves when we see him... He is going to open up soon. I have plans for/ with him.Thank you for the reveiw!

That's why I put that in the notes, there are several different statements regarding her 'blood status.' BUt I needed a pureblood Hufflepuff.Hermione is surrounded by the enemy, on several sides, but she has friends... She isn't going to crack, she's made of stiffer stuff than that.I adore Neville, and I am using everything I could dig out of DH and some of how he's shown in OoTP.  Nev is  ahero, and he comes into his own in book 7 and in this fic. My take on Draco also comes from DH and how he behaves when we see him... He is going to open up soon. I have plans for/ with him.Thank you for the reveiw!

Thank you very much. I hope I can keep it up!

Thank you very much. I hope I can keep it up!

Yes, she's in a bit deep. and I can't see her just sitting back on her wand - or manyof the students either.... so yes, things get touchy... But Cillian is going to be there, Draco, and Severus... I've got plans.

Yes, she's in a bit deep. and I can't see her just sitting back on her wand - or manyof the students either.... so yes, things get touchy... But Cillian is going to be there, Draco, and Severus... I've got plans.

Thank you very much. and you're welcome.

Thank you very much. and you're welcome.

Yes, Hermione, Neville, Seamus, Hannah, Ernie, Michael, Luna, Ginny.... Nott! oops. Somehow I dont see the students all sitting on thier wands and doing nothing? snerk

Yes, Hermione, Neville, Seamus, Hannah, Ernie, Michael, Luna, Ginny.... Nott! oops. Somehow I dont see the students all sitting on thier wands and doing nothing? snerk

Exactly. Hogwarts is not the bright happy place it was... and things can get worse... Nope, Sev is not at all surprised.

Exactly. Hogwarts is not the bright happy place it was... and things can get worse... Nope, Sev is not at all surprised.

I have been spending time lately on this - that is to say I've picked up my laptop and am going over all my notes and adjusting my outline. I really have a huge scale 'second half' of this if I"m going to pull it all together and tie in all my 'threads'But I am going to finsih it, but most likely it will be posted on ff,net (less restrictions) and I don't have a beta for this on. Thank you for reading and for the review.

I’m delighted that you are enjoying my characters, and my OC’s. Yes, I’ve painted the Dark Lord as evil and dark souled. He’d horrible and allows atrocities.

Okay, the Skrewt jewelry: This is pointed out in the story, but I forget which chapter Severus explains it, so here – it’s protection but cannot stop spells from hitting her. It’s not a shield – they absorb some of the spells impact so that they don’t do horrible harm to her. If the intent of the spell is strong enough the spell will do what it is meant to - but not with the full force of the determination of the caster. (Spells = intent + determination + direction to a target or subject) Say if Alecto is intent to harm Hermione, desires to cast a nasty curse and determined enough to cast it strongly, at Hermione – it will hit, but the shells will absorb some or a lot of the impact of the magic.  

In other words: it’s a buffer. The shell shards absorb some of the impact, shield off the worst of the hex/curse/jinx. So Hermione isn’t as badly hurt as she might have been. Amycus and Alecto don’t pull back when hexing/cursing/jinxing Hermione – they go full out, full boil, full hatred. Severus knows they will and has given her a level of protection so she’s not mortally wounded or severely maimed by them. Do you understand now?

I’m very careful about the Apparition when she’s wearing the jewelry – If Severus has Apparated with her and hasn’t reactivated the jewelry she can Apparate. It’s one of those bits you have to pay attention to: did he or did he not reactivate the Anti-Apparition  spells on the jewelry? If yes, his lack of trust is very disappointing to Hermione, not just the stinging sensation of the activation, which hurts too.

Why does he 'forget to activate it'? - it's not forgetfullness. Severus has developed a certain level of trust in regards to Hermione. He knows she loves him, is or has fallen in love with him, and therefore he has allowed himself to trust her. He knows she trusts him, relies on him and turns to him when she’s in need – so he feels that she will not disobey and leave him, because if she did he’d be punished. He’s fueled her thought that he’s be killed if she did, and he knows she wants him to live. So, on occasion he doesn’t activate the jewelry. It allows her to Apparate to him if need be.

On that same side, Hermione isn’t as conscious as to when Severus activates it or not. In fact she’s hurt when he does, not just the sharply tingling vibration sensation that physically hurts her, but that he doesn’t trust her, that he shows that he isn’t trusting her and that really hurts her feelings. She needs his trust, his respect and kindness so very much, relies on it, will do anything to keep it. (He can also make the tingling happen as a reminder of their inhibiting her to Apparate. Quite Slytherin of him, eh?)

You are so very welcome for the story! I’m more than happy to be able to share my story and have a place to post it. 

I love getting reviews, answer every one I get, because it makes this personal in a way. I'm not begging for reviews, I'm happy knowing it's read, but every comment and review makes me smile and feel warm-fuzzy. 

I have more of the story coming, and have been busy tying. 

The last two wishes will come up, but Hermione is frightened of the parchment and is afraid to use it for now.

Yes, that was a bad thing, being forced into the impregnation plan, but in the end it will help them in their resolve to defeat the Dark Lord. To help Harry win. You’ll see. It’s affect Draco and Cillian too.

Thank you for reading and for the review. Hope you like what comes… 

I’m delighted that you are enjoying my characters, and my OC’s. Yes, I’ve painted the Dark Lord as evil and dark souled. He’d horrible and allows atrocities.

Okay, the Skrewt jewelry: This is pointed out in the story, but I forget which chapter Severus explains it, so here – it’s protection but cannot stop spells from hitting her. It’s not a shield – they absorb some of the spells impact so that they don’t do horrible harm to her. If the intent of the spell is strong enough the spell will do what it is meant to - but not with the full force of the determination of the caster. (Spells = intent + determination + direction to a target or subject) Say if Alecto is intent to harm Hermione, desires to cast a nasty curse and determined enough to cast it strongly, at Hermione – it will hit, but the shells will absorb some or a lot of the impact of the magic.  

In other words: it’s a buffer. The shell shards absorb some of the impact, shield off the worst of the hex/curse/jinx. So Hermione isn’t as badly hurt as she might have been. Amycus and Alecto don’t pull back when hexing/cursing/jinxing Hermione – they go full out, full boil, full hatred. Severus knows they will and has given her a level of protection so she’s not mortally wounded or severely maimed by them. Do you understand now?

I’m very careful about the Apparition when she’s wearing the jewelry – If Severus has Apparated with her and hasn’t reactivated the jewelry she can Apparate. It’s one of those bits you have to pay attention to: did he or did he not reactivate the Anti-Apparition  spells on the jewelry? If yes, his lack of trust is very disappointing to Hermione, not just the stinging sensation of the activation, which hurts too.

Why does he 'forget to activate it'? - it's not forgetfullness. Severus has developed a certain level of trust in regards to Hermione. He knows she loves him, is or has fallen in love with him, and therefore he has allowed himself to trust her. He knows she trusts him, relies on him and turns to him when she’s in need – so he feels that she will not disobey and leave him, because if she did he’d be punished. He’s fueled her thought that he’s be killed if she did, and he knows she wants him to live. So, on occasion he doesn’t activate the jewelry. It allows her to Apparate to him if need be.

On that same side, Hermione isn’t as conscious as to when Severus activates it or not. In fact she’s hurt when he does, not just the sharply tingling vibration sensation that physically hurts her, but that he doesn’t trust her, that he shows that he isn’t trusting her and that really hurts her feelings. She needs his trust, his respect and kindness so very much, relies on it, will do anything to keep it. (He can also make the tingling happen as a reminder of their inhibiting her to Apparate. Quite Slytherin of him, eh?)

You are so very welcome for the story! I’m more than happy to be able to share my story and have a place to post it. 

I love getting reviews, answer every one I get, because it makes this personal in a way. I'm not begging for reviews, I'm happy knowing it's read, but every comment and review makes me smile and feel warm-fuzzy. 

I have more of the story coming, and have been busy tying. 

The last two wishes will come up, but Hermione is frightened of the parchment and is afraid to use it for now.

Yes, that was a bad thing, being forced into the impregnation plan, but in the end it will help them in their resolve to defeat the Dark Lord. To help Harry win. You’ll see. It’s affect Draco and Cillian too.

Thank you for reading and for the review. Hope you like what comes…