Thank you!  Oh, and I can’t wait for you to know!

Thank you, I’m having loads of fun typing it!  I played around with a few titles and just liked this one… that’s all. Plus, it fits the story… I’m a few chapters ahead of you…

Thank you. I’ll update as soon as I can. Snape probably thought it was Lily… it was dream after all...

Thank you. Why they are resisting – somewhat – will be explained a bit later… I’ll post as soon as I can… I promise.

Thank you very much. I hate to disappoint, but she’s only helping heal Snape after Nagini’s bite. He’s at the Malfoy Manor… If anything, she was watching him as he moaned and groaned in his dream – not much more.

I’m very glad to read this. Thank you.

OH, gods no!! I admit that I was sidetracked, hit with a flu and sinus infection, a challenge and sick mum, but I have tons on this story and just need to sit down and get busy. I'll consider myself nudged (Okay, nudged hard) and get busy. lol(Part is missing a beta...) Shhhh!

I'm so sory. Yes, I'm long overdue for an update. But believe me I am working on it. Thank you for the resupport.

Thank you very much. I've got the next chapter written and it'll be off to my betas this weekend! I hope you like how I handled the 'reaction'!

Thank you very much. I've got the next chapter written and it'll be off to my betas this weekend! I hope you like how I handled the 'reaction'!

Thank you very much. I love hugs and chocolate! Thank you! Just for that - I'll go type another chapter!

Thank you very much. I love hugs and chocolate! Thank you! Just for that - I'll go type another chapter!

Thank you, I'm so glad that you are enjoying all the little plots and twists. Next chapter you'll find out what another ingredient is, and I think you'll enjoy how, and who, discovers it. lol  Yes, Ginny is itching to see Severus' house. lol It's #46 titled: Nesting Invasions, and it's amusing when she does. Already written and being betaed! No pink, sorry. Some  a few ruffles. Figurines! Pictures, and some... you'll see.  I think you'll love Severus' reactions to it all. Thank you so much for reading and for the review. More coming soon! I hope, soon at least...

, No problem. Bedydrian Curse – disguises something so that it cannot be read. It takes two wizards/witches to break since one must shield the other from the backlash. It can be layered, and there are versions of it, in that some are harder to break than others. Some versions show the script/writing in Elder Futhark, Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, Younger Futhark or Danish Rök runes, others, like the one Barrett Muldoon used, make the lines of the script waver, vanish, and don’t line up. If not protected by a strong shield, the backlash can cause blindness and if the full force of the backlash hits the one trying to break it, it can kill. Plus the one trying to break the curse has to concentrate on the spell, so the partner protecting him/her has to be the one to copy down what is revealed.  Médousa Potion is a little known deviation of the Medullaoblongata Potion, and one that supposedly restores nerofunction without binding the patient’s magical growth. It is a cure for medulloblastomas that develop in the glial cells and the early developing nerve cells of the brain that normally do not remain in the body after birth, but, for some reason, occasionally remain in half-blood children of Muggle-born witches. These tumors occur more often in boys than in girls.  Médousa Potion is better than the Medullaoblongata Potion, because the Medullaoblongata Potion retards magical growth. But it was a fluke, one that Barrett Muldoon repeated, so it’s considered viable, but he blew himself up trying it a third time. Five who tried to break the Bedydrain Curse on Barrett Muldoon’s potions notes were permanently incapacitated from the backlash of the curse. Three were moderately successful in trying to reproduce it but they had complications, (one, Erwing Wiestler, developed senile dementia/went insane; another one lost his notes – or they are missing; the third, Aramound Gruener, was killed by Severus…  Master Kirkwell Ogden is thought to have solved it, but his notes on the potion are missing as well.) Severus’ old book has a version of the Médousa Potion. Many of the pages in the book had curses and spells on them when the book was bound, but it’s so old that the magic has seeped into the book itself. Some of the pages need a ‘payment’ or a ‘sacrifice’ to read the entry, some of the pages simply have to have a counter spell used – but the book can also choose who reads it as well. It’s Severus’ book, it’s temperamental, obstinate, hates to be moved or read, but likes Hermione. Master Gruener’s journal has a copy in it as does Master Odgen. However, Master Ogden’s journal also has Erwing Wiestler’s version as well. That was probably more information than you wanted to know. LOL He knew that Hermione wouldn’t goof off or show off – this was too serious and dangerous. He was too concerned for her wellbeing to say “I told you so.” Yes, he gained points with Hermione for it. And even though he wanted her physically (and he knew that she was not hit with the full force of the curse, only her eyes were affected), he wasn’t going to push her. I’m glad that didn’t come off as off-putting that Severus seduced Hermione right after the potions incident. I was somewhat concerned that it might. Yes, he’s gotten used to living with her, we’ll see if it has for her.  Severus and the Aurors – yes, well, he fights to the death and they would want to get him – so the fighting is intense. There are still six (on my list, unless I add another two or so) to go before they are all wrapped up. Dragen Dolohov – Antonia DolohovWallace Avery, Rab Lestrange, Suzhanna (wife of a DE but a mean witch) and Ralph Torrington, Gibbon Junior - Adian Gibbon, canon-Gibbon’s younger brother.And a brutal faced bloke with a scar on his cheek. ‘cut across the side of his face, from the corner of his eye to his jaw…’ There is a nasty fight and a horrible situation coming up later involving three of them, three mongoloths (a magical beast) and a cave… Maggie is supposed to annoy you. LOL I wrote her that way.  I liked Hagrid standing up for Severus too. I’m glad you did. Yes, he’s not the first one you’d think of for advice, but when he gives it it’s from the heart.  Severus wasn’t really as hurt as you think. He’d had a tough day. A fight to the death with ex Death Eaters, fussed over by the Healers in St. Mungo’s, then had to walk up a hill to get ‘home’ – I’d be trudging too. But yes, I’m sure he liked being taken care of by her, especially considering how things turned out. Bonding, it helped.  I’m glad that you liked the chapter. Thank you for reading and for the review. I hope I answered your questions, if not, email me. Or ask in a review. Not that I’m hedging any by saying that, I want you to have your answers.

Sorry the Death Eater list got jumbled:

Dragen Dolohov – Antonia Dolohov's cousin

Wallace Avery 

Rabastan Lestrange

Suzhanna and Ralph Torrington, OC's(she's a nsaty bit of work, not a Death Eater/unMarked, but mean and prejudiced.) 

Gibbon Junior - Adian Gibbon, canon Death Eater Gibbon's younger brother

And a brutal faced bloke with a scar on his cheek. ‘cut across the side of his face, from the corner of his eye to his jaw…’

Thanks for the info.  You are quite possibly the most organized person I know.  And you give such good detail so thanks for that.  I remember all of this now that you are spelling it out, but you can only read so many thousands of stories in the same universe about the same characters without getting a little jumbled :)

When I wrote this chapter I didn't really know the kids ages. It's not  abig plot issue, they are in just for the humor of it. I appreciate the tip on Tonks. Must have just slipped by my beta and I. Sorry. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the rest ot it.

When I wrote this chapter I didn't really know the kids ages. It's not  abig plot issue, they are in just for the humor of it. I appreciate the tip on Tonks. Must have just slipped by my beta and I. Sorry. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the rest ot it.

Actaully it's all a miscommunication. Severus assumed that they had a date, and Hermione had already had made plans for Harry's birthday, and of course didn't realize that Severus assumed that he would be seeing her... you get the picture. relationship kinks not worked out yet. Thank you for the review.

Actaully it's all a miscommunication. Severus assumed that they had a date, and Hermione had already had made plans for Harry's birthday, and of course didn't realize that Severus assumed that he would be seeing her... you get the picture. relationship kinks not worked out yet. Thank you for the review.

Actually he's ignoring the 'feelings' he's getting as just ramdom thoughts. He was consentrating so hard the meaning of the 'impressions' didn't register.I'm so glad you liked this chapter... hope you like the next.

Actually he's ignoring the 'feelings' he's getting as just ramdom thoughts. He was consentrating so hard the meaning of the 'impressions' didn't register.I'm so glad you liked this chapter... hope you like the next.

Oh, yes, what a weekend! But alas, Severus was under the assumption that he had a date with Hermione. and yep, 2 down, don't know how many to go.

Oh, yes, what a weekend! But alas, Severus was under the assumption that he had a date with Hermione. and yep, 2 down, don't know how many to go.

Yep, he's okay. (Not really as bad as all that, just well, you get in a wandfight to the death with exDeath Eaters, with two to one odds, then trudge up hill to a castle ... I'd be dragging, too!  Yes, well, Fang - Severus just didn't want to be seen petting the dog ( but you got to know that there have been many times he has when no one was watching in the past or the dog wouldn't behave like that. lol)Yes, you'll see that discussion in the next chapter. One ingredient will be confirmed, another discovered, which leaves one to find - ... only I've already mentioned it in this story. '... a potent potions ingredient.' Yes, she and Ginny are learning a lot. And will be paid for their validations!Oh, I have something planned for both Rita and Maggie, especially Maggie! lolThank you for reading and for the review.

Oh, you asked about Death Eaters!  I have a list for you!

Death Eaters:  ones in italics are OC’s

Still at large:

Antonin Dolohov’s cousin, Dragen Dolohov

Wallace Avery, Rab Lestrange, Suzhanna and Ralph Torrington, Gibbon Junior - Adian Gibbon

OOps, well, that Italics thing didn't work, but you recognize the ones form canon, right?

Yes, THANK YOU!!  So I only need to fret about six Death Eaters still trying to kill Severus and the Malfoys.  I assume Lucius is cheerfully crossing off names on his list.  Thanks again for the list!

 Prophet paparazzi!  Oh, gods, I love that! Can I use it? Please!  Actually Lucius serves a big role in this chapter. I couldn't have Severus too fumming mad  that he would go blast apart the furninshings again, now could I?

Well, after all that these kidds have been trough, I thought that they deserved a bit of fun - so I searched for the places a 18 year old would consider cool, fun, and sent them. Severus in a swimtrunks on a water slide? hmmm maybe not. Severus allowing Hermione to wear a bikini in a Muggle water park...  maybe not. Ok, he wouldn't have had as much fun as Neville did! Oh, there will be fireworks... arguring, and some fussing... I'm not done yet!I'm glad you appreciate that I'm using real places in this story. The internet is great! I hope your brother sees everything he wants to - if not there is always trip 2! Maybe you could go with them sometime? Nothing like seeing a country with a native.Thnak you for the review.

I would be honored if you used Prophet paparazzi, please do! As for a trip to Great Britain, my husband has a job in which he can exchange positions with another in GB or Australia for 3-5 months (like an exchange student).  You not only fill their position but also live in their house and have use of their automobile, and vice versa. So hopefully within the next year or two we will be going native for awhile.

 Prophet paparazzi!  Oh, gods, I love that! Can I use it? Please!  Actually Lucius serves a big role in this chapter. I couldn't have Severus too fumming mad  that he would go blast apart the furninshings again, now could I?

Well, after all that these kidds have been trough, I thought that they deserved a bit of fun - so I searched for the places a 18 year old would consider cool, fun, and sent them. Severus in a swimtrunks on a water slide? hmmm maybe not. Severus allowing Hermione to wear a bikini in a Muggle water park...  maybe not. Ok, he wouldn't have had as much fun as Neville did! Oh, there will be fireworks... arguring, and some fussing... I'm not done yet!I'm glad you appreciate that I'm using real places in this story. The internet is great! I hope your brother sees everything he wants to - if not there is always trip 2! Maybe you could go with them sometime? Nothing like seeing a country with a native.Thnak you for the review.

I would be honored if you used Prophet paparazzi, please do! As for a trip to Great Britain, my husband has a job in which he can exchange positions with another in GB or Australia for 3-5 months (like an exchange student).  You not only fill their position but also live in their house and have use of their automobile, and vice versa. So hopefully within the next year or two we will be going native for awhile.

Sure! Just owl Hermione, she and Harry planned it all.Nope, as if he'd care it was Harry's birthday, he thought (assumed) that HE had a date with her.Well... I'm typing on that...Thank you. I'm sure trying! Thank you for the review.

Sure! Just owl Hermione, she and Harry planned it all.Nope, as if he'd care it was Harry's birthday, he thought (assumed) that HE had a date with her.Well... I'm typing on that...Thank you. I'm sure trying! Thank you for the review.

Actually, that question is answered in the next chapter. Yep, she sure has him in a twist. Thank you for the review.

Actually, that question is answered in the next chapter. Yep, she sure has him in a twist. Thank you for the review.

Yes, Harry going everywhere a teenage boy would want to go and without anyone telling him he can't! Yes, there was a rather big blind spot, miscommunication here. Although, how they react - well, you'll see in the next chapter. Thank you for the fun review, I enjoyed the little faces!

Yes, Harry going everywhere a teenage boy would want to go and without anyone telling him he can't! Yes, there was a rather big blind spot, miscommunication here. Although, how they react - well, you'll see in the next chapter. Thank you for the fun review, I enjoyed the little faces!

I"m quite happy to obligue! I appreciate the offer for insider information on locations. I jsut may take you up on that! Thank you for the review.

Not a problem my dear! Oh and welcome to my fave authors list! lol Long overdue I'm sure and I hope you'll be happy there.  I hear most quite enjoy the comfy chair and endless supply of tea and biscuits (you'll find the Ogden's under the tea cosy near the bookcase) but what they really love is the Snape clone who has been taught to give the most incredible massages. I just hope his foot massage doesn't distract you too much! :) x

I"m quite happy to obligue! I appreciate the offer for insider information on locations. I jsut may take you up on that! Thank you for the review.

Not a problem my dear! Oh and welcome to my fave authors list! lol Long overdue I'm sure and I hope you'll be happy there.  I hear most quite enjoy the comfy chair and endless supply of tea and biscuits (you'll find the Ogden's under the tea cosy near the bookcase) but what they really love is the Snape clone who has been taught to give the most incredible massages. I just hope his foot massage doesn't distract you too much! :) x

I'm glad that you liked the lemons, and the fact they took care of each other when the other was hurt - like a real couple should. lolDismissed - hmmm, maybe he did or maybe he didn't. You'll see. But it did get him thinking. lol You'll see the reaction coming up next chapter. Thnak you for reading and for the review.

Thank you very much. I'll do my best. Thank you for the lovely stars and the review.

Maggie is really just giddy that suck a renowned witch is friendly with her that Rita could ask for hair and blood and the witch would get it! Yes, this was the best birthday I could give Harry, for never having been to any  of these places myself! Isn't the internet great! I just picked everywhere Duddlykins would have gone - and Harry wouldn't have been premitted, and sent the six. Yes, Severus presumed that they were meeting every night. He didn't count on the fact that she might have had plans. and No, Hermione didn't presume that it meant every night, because there was no way she wasn't going to go play with her friends. But yes, a bit of a mess/mix up.Yes, things are going to need sorting out. Thank you for the review.

Maggie is really just giddy that suck a renowned witch is friendly with her that Rita could ask for hair and blood and the witch would get it! Yes, this was the best birthday I could give Harry, for never having been to any  of these places myself! Isn't the internet great! I just picked everywhere Duddlykins would have gone - and Harry wouldn't have been premitted, and sent the six. Yes, Severus presumed that they were meeting every night. He didn't count on the fact that she might have had plans. and No, Hermione didn't presume that it meant every night, because there was no way she wasn't going to go play with her friends. But yes, a bit of a mess/mix up.Yes, things are going to need sorting out. Thank you for the review.