Hee. Harry thought so, too.

... eh. Doesn't he? Just you wait for the final chapters.

About IJ: exactly. :) There, you can find the whole fic. Here, you can read the error-free (if slowly uploaded) version. Hee. It's all a matter of priorities.You're much too kind. It's so good to hear that the slow pace isn't too boring. Thank you! *hearts*

... why have you been waiting on the shower in the early hours? (says Roman, who would never get out of bed before noon if Real Life wasn't so keen on demanding her presence every day between 7 and 9 am).Thanks...

Because all of the sudden I have to be at work at normal people time (9 am) and I have an hour drive, so now I'm trying to get ready to leave at the same time as everyone else in the house, so I have to get up and then wait my turn for the shower.  Only through training though, then I get to go back to sleeping till noon!

... then you'll like to know that this is the final version (yes, at last), and that it's 9 chapters and 90.000 words shorter than the first. And hopefully better written, too. :) *is so flattered*

Wow, 90,000 words and 9 chapters shorter.  Not so sure that's a good thing, but maybe it is.  I have trouble imagining this story without any of its wonderful nuances from before.  Looking so forward to reading the final copy and seeing how both the story and you as a writer have matured.

... there were bits in the first version that should never have seen the light of day, so yes, it's a good thing. :P It won't win any Pulitzers, but at least nobody's eyes will bleed (hopefully).Two ink cartridges, OMG.

*remembers

perfectly* You were SACKED?! Oh, my. Wow... wow. I... had no idea that 'Havoc...' had actually been influential on somebody's life. I'm... quite speechless. It's so good to hear from you again, even after you read that dreadful first version of the fic. It's so good to hear that you made such a radical change in your life and are happy with it. *grin*

Yeah, using like 2 ink cartridges and like 1500 sheets of paper, not to mention like 4 hours of time printing and hole punching and indexing (I was bored and we were dead, and I really wanted my co-manager to have a copy and he didn't have internet access)....that whole scenario tends to get you fired.  Didn't matter, I was like 17 and the job sucked anyways.  And it was funny.

Some Snarry? I wonder why. Hee.

Your *two* faves?! Oh, the responsibility. Glad you're enjoying it so far, and yes, at least one pairing should be obvious, already. Eh.

Thank you! I hope you're not disappointed by the rest.

Thank you for the warm welcome!

It's great to have you back! :)

You wouldn't guess it from the time it took me to leave a thank you note in your other review, but I'd love to discuss the ending.

Why don't YOU add to this section? Hmm?

It's great to have you back! :)

You wouldn't guess it from the time it took me to leave a thank you note in your other review, but I'd love to discuss the ending.

Why don't YOU add to this section? Hmm?

Honestly? I'm not all that great at coming up with plots, and I sort of feel this fic exhausted what little capacity I had--note that it's been a few years since it first reared its ugly head in my mind, and I still haven't got my inspiration back. PWP is a nice substitute. Good for when I need a quick writing fix. :PFor the moment (I really haven't been writing at all), I've only added two other fics to my current journal--back-ups of fics I'd previously posted in LJ. They're not Harry Potter fics, though. Do you like House, M.D.? I can easily be found at roman.insanejournal.com.... Havoc's last chapter should be up t any moment. I do look forward to reading your reactions. *wicked grin*And thanks for the reminder, I should be working on finding backers. Why does everything theatre-related have to be so expensive? Grr.

Honestly? I'm not all that great at coming up with plots, and I sort of feel this fic exhausted what little capacity I had--note that it's been a few years since it first reared its ugly head in my mind, and I still haven't got my inspiration back. PWP is a nice substitute. Good for when I need a quick writing fix. :PFor the moment (I really haven't been writing at all), I've only added two other fics to my current journal--back-ups of fics I'd previously posted in LJ. They're not Harry Potter fics, though. Do you like House, M.D.? I can easily be found at roman.insanejournal.com.... Havoc's last chapter should be up t any moment. I do look forward to reading your reactions. *wicked grin*And thanks for the reminder, I should be working on finding backers. Why does everything theatre-related have to be so expensive? Grr.

... hope it doesn't let you down. *is getting nervous*

... hope it doesn't let you down. *is getting nervous*

It's such a great song, isn't it? It just roars its way under your skin. And I think Baz Luhrman really paid it tribute in Moulin Rouge. I know the movie isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I can't help admiring what he did with the songs. Half of them sound better in his version, for heaven's sake.Can we talk about Snape's reasons once this final chapter is up? I don't want to ruin it for you now that it's so close, and I'm really looking forward to your reaction. Glad you liked the "student nature" bit. JK Rowling always leaves in a reminder or two that we are reading about teenagers, so, I tried to keep that in mind. After all, Hermione main purpose in the plot was to be the victim of a petty, typically (mean-)teenager attitude.

It's such a great song, isn't it? It just roars its way under your skin. And I think Baz Luhrman really paid it tribute in Moulin Rouge. I know the movie isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I can't help admiring what he did with the songs. Half of them sound better in his version, for heaven's sake.Can we talk about Snape's reasons once this final chapter is up? I don't want to ruin it for you now that it's so close, and I'm really looking forward to your reaction. Glad you liked the "student nature" bit. JK Rowling always leaves in a reminder or two that we are reading about teenagers, so, I tried to keep that in mind. After all, Hermione main purpose in the plot was to be the victim of a petty, typically (mean-)teenager attitude.

He just had to tell Dumbledore. I can't see this version of Snape just accepting to be part of a clandestine liaison. I can't see him "betraying" Dumbledore in this manner without a really good reason.... and it's not like canon!Snape is all that good at keeping his emotions to himself, either. :P

He just had to tell Dumbledore. I can't see this version of Snape just accepting to be part of a clandestine liaison. I can't see him "betraying" Dumbledore in this manner without a really good reason.... and it's not like canon!Snape is all that good at keeping his emotions to himself, either. :P

Yay, You're back! ... just in time for the ending.I'm very glad those lines captured your attention. They gave me a bit of grief become coming out.

Yay, You're back! ... just in time for the ending.I'm very glad those lines captured your attention. They gave me a bit of grief become coming out.

I'd love to be related to someone called Lord Modiebutt. What a nice ring it has. :PThis was the last time I tortured you with a cliffie. Yes, I swear. Next up is the last chapter. Thanks for being so enthusiastic thus far. I do love your reviews.

Spare a little concern for Harry if you can, is all I'm saying. Next up... the last chapter.

At the rate things are going, I think Harry will be satisfied with a chance to see Severus from afar.

But I... I swear I'm not...

That's so nice to hear. Thanks!

Poor Severus is allowed a moment of inconsequential acting, too, isn't he?... hmm.

Hee. Severus isn't fooling anybody any more.I'll only make one or two adjustments with regards to the grammar, spelling and the like. The ending will remain the same as you read (btw, shush!).