I really need to compliment you on your ability to manage so many story lines without it becoming cumbersome or not fully developed.You are doing a lovely job with this story.

I am so glad Cho was able to show Harry she was not as helpless as he thought she was. She got herself out of that situation herself. I wonder how HArry will react to that little surprise.Good for Ginny for standing up to Oliver. At least it made him admit what he was afraid of and how he really feels.

So far so good, Ginny and Oliver are making up, Harry and Cho have got together with a little extra surprise and Hermione and Severus are working well together, now what about Ron and Luna??

A great update!!! I think it was an marvellous idea to have Harry be the first to be settled in his relationship with a baby on the way. In an odd way, and probably not intended, that gives him a revenge on all the three girls who used magic to find their mates. :-))I really think you made a brilliant choice when you choosed Cho to be there for him at the beginning of this story. I loved the Ginny/Oliver part too. I have said so before, you have a way of making the four couples completely different, with different approach and solutions, all within the same story and that is very impressing an not at least interesting to read:-) So, with two out of couples "nearly there", I look forward to read about our other two couples. I guess they will be a bit harder to "solve" though, as their relationships seems a bit more votaile. Ron will have to grow up and see Hermione as she really is, he knew that something wasn't rigth, but still couldn't face that the girl in his mind and hearth never really existed. (Kind of like Severus and Lily). The day he admit to him self that Hermione is not perfect, and definitly not perfect for him, he migth be willing to open his eyes fully and see what is in front of him before it is to late. Luna should give him a bit of resistance before she forgives him though. Not only becaus she deserves to have him growling a bit, but also because Ron is a type of boy who feels the victory even sweeter, and appriciate the prize even more,  if he has to figth a bit to win. Severus and Hermione, well with "friends" like the Malfoys they have their work cut out for them. I only hope that Severus is smart enough this time to see the traps laid out for them and act accordingly in time. Update again soon!

Great chapter! It was a relief to see both of these couples come together in the end. I've enjoyed how you've written these couples we don't normally read so much that I wouldn't mind seeing you (whoever you are) write them again outside this story.

I am so relieved!  Poor Cho ... but thank goodness she got out!  And a baby!  Whoa.  Oliver and Ginny -- yay!  They finally talked.  *bounces*I look forward to part two so we can see what's up with our other two couples.

woot!  Severus is a hero for making the potion, Harry and Cho are on their way to Babyland, the killer has been caught, Oliver and Ginny have straightened out their prob, and only Ron remains a git.  well, there's only one bad apple...  thanks for the new chapter!!

Finally, these people are looking to the future, and SURPRISE! It is not bleak.

A two couples chapter. First Harry and Cho - that was really brillant the way she escaped and then how they captured the killer - he was scary indeed. How Harry and Cho admitted that they were in love and then A BABY - wow. Ginny and Oliver - the sparks fly with that pair - but at least they get to have fun making up - lol

Baby?  Wow, things are definitely progressing for Harry and Cho.  The suspense on that front was great.  Good job!

Wow!  Things are wrapping up fast, and well--but what about Hermione and Severus?!?

I love when things are happy!  Great chap!  It seems to me that things are wrapping up(?).  I have been trying to decide who is my favorite couple and I actually think it is Harry and Cho.  But, I reserve the right to change my mind.  Ok - this is a flaky review.  I guess it is late and I am trying (poorly) to be thoughtful and complementary.  Oh, heck with it - great job!

my favorite thing is that cho got away from the psycho killer BY HERSELF without needing saving. thank you for that. and a baby?! oh, boy. and i'm glad ginny and ollie (couldn't help myself) came to an understanding. but - where are my two favorite couples?! i guess i understand about the chapter getting too long, but i hope it means you won't make us wait too long for the next one! pretty please?

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I really like the story and your righting technique. I can't wait for part 2.

I like that the couples are all reaching natural conclusions to stay together...so far. And Harry knocked Cho up!

I'm glad about Oliver and Ginny, but I wish I'd know what they were feeling--love or comfort?And a baby! Yay! I'm so happy for Harry.

A few bumps? A FEW? Wow. Well, I want to cry for Luna. She's really the softest of all of them, and Ron is so hard on her (no pun intended, I swear). I want to slap him!

Good story. But everybody's unhappy. How about... just one couple happy? Pretty please?

please tell me that Severus isn't one bit fooled by Narcissa or Lucius!  I'm still ready to THWACK that Ron for being such a git, thinking that a few minutes of sex is all it takes to get Luna to forgive him.  I understand Oliver's hurt, and hope that Ginny puts herself in his shoes for a bit.  thanks for that great perspective of Cho's life post-OotP - she really has good reasons to want to catch this murderer!  looking forwrad to the next update...

I think Hermione is going to start a bug collection before the Malfoy dinner.I can't believe Snape is gullible enough to believe his "friends" don't have something brewing.Thank you for the new chapter.

I can't believe that Severus would believe those idiots.  Sigh.  Oh, and this "blanket slipped down to her waste" should say "blanked slipped down to her WAIST".  I'm guessing you meant a body part and not garbage. 

ok i toatlly inderstand lunas reaction but what is with cho and what is narcissas up too she is an evil bitch  but i loved the chapter thank you and is ther a happily ever afyer for the snapes it would seem like it and i do hope so mayeb a happilu ever after for all involved how sweet that would bepoor harry tho and poor oliver its obvious he has feeligns for gin just be nice if he realized it lolthank you again

Quite a few bumps, yes. . .

Just a quick quibble: you said that Luna went to shower, but I really had thought they were in a tent. . . I would just like to know if it was a wizarding specially-decked out one like the ones the Weasley's, Harry and Hermione had at the World Cup in The Goblet of Fire.

Aside from that, your story was totally enthralling, as always! I'm glad to see Luna standing up for herself a bit more, and I find that protectiveness on Severus' part very interesting. . . quite endearing, in my opinion. . .

Thank you so much!

~Katie

That was his "word of prayer"! I am shocked... "Severus, what will you drag Hermione into?"

For the Weasley siblings cases my reaction was "uh"-oh!"and in h/c-- "couldn't care less".Never cared for that cho character in canon either, too emotional, too judgemental, too over the top dramaqueen.Hope you can change her from that one dimension in your story.

Good grief you have made me sympathetic towards Cho! Maybe if she would have yelled at Marietta at the time of the betrayal then she would have been seen as a victim instead of a preparatory/snitch. Woulda coulda shoulda. I wont cry any tears if you let the murder get her.

Oh Gin & Oliver they are both too angry to be in the same room, a very accurate portrayal of the beginning of a relationship. I give Oliver credit for agreeing to drop the groupies, if only Gin could see how threatened Oliver is by Harry.

Ron you utter pillock! Luna wants more than your cock, she wants an emotional investment. She deserves to have you care for her not just defend her like a prized possession. UGH I want to strangle him.

Okay Okay Severus has been friends with Lucius and Narcissa ever since their school days, still I think he should be a better judge of their characters. Obviously Narcissa is up to no good. Severus will guilt Hermione into accepting the invitation and it will all end in tears.

You can tell I am enjoying the story by how frustrated I am getting with the plots!! Must remember its just fiction! On to the next chapter!

I guess we can't always have smooth sailing...humph.  Nice chapter - things may bumpy but it looks like that some of our heros are beginning to understand eachother better (Harry/Cho).  Very nice...looking forward to updates!