Have I told you how much Molly's constant protesting grates on my nerves? I know she is speaking from great love and concern but I want her to shut up. Aren't I the heartless one? ((snicker))I thought that chat with Moody was good. Hermione needs another person she can talk to.

What charm Mundungus has at the pub, eh? Perhaps he used a little magic to gain the attention of the ladies. It is a great plan, multiple Harrys. I'm glad that Hermione has someone else who knows the secret, i.e., Moody.

There are no words, dearest Lariope. You know how much I love this story and this chapter only made me love it all the more! I find it very neat that Moody's got it all figured out--very realistic. Can't wait for more!

I love how Fleur volunteered! And I hope that Snape will be allright. What did he do anyway during this time? I'll have to wait and see...*sigh* ;D

I just love the scene between Ron and his father. Mr. Weasley is often portrayed as just a light-hearted bumbling man, but we see glimpses of the depths of intellect and respect he carries.

This story has become the crackfic to end all crackfics for me. As the other reviewers have said, brilliantly done! Your telling of the tale is so much fuller and satisfying than the original DH. Thank you!

I like Moody in this story...that he's in on it and not in constant distrust of Snape.

You do such a wonderful job of blending canon with your story.  I loved seeing the order meeting.  Thank you for a wonderful story, I can't wait to see what is next.

love your storyline, your true to character portrayals...I have 15 min before I need to pick the kids up from school- eat breakfast or read chapter 21...well breakfast can wait, reading your story can't!  Priorities!!!!

No story currently in progress manages to fill me with such dread and tension. I believe that reading the actual DH didn't do as much!

As always, my two cents: I have tears in my eyes for Hermione. The moment she wanted to add, "How are you?" to the ring's message, that was it. Someone had mentioned in the previous chapter that they wished you had let them at least hug, but I know why you didn't. One split second of physical contact, and it would've been over for them. They can't hug. It would be fierce, crushing, and led... who knows where? Same for this ring message. If she sent, "How are you?" it would unleash a mountain of emotion on both sides, a veritable MOUNTAIN.

Can't do that, can we? Their restraint is heroic, really.
Well done.

Author's Response: Lulabelle, this review means more to me than you know. I've been suffering a crisis of faith about the lack of physical contact b/w them lately--and this helps me to feel like I'm doing the right thing.

After I read your review, I had this image of Hermione asking how he was, and Snape crashing through the wards of the Burrow and---

Well, that's another fic, I guess.

xoxoxo So much love for you.

Author's Response: Hey--my email to you keeps bouncing back. Have you gotten anything from me?

lulabelle72's response: Not a thing! That's weird. Is it: gshep72@sbcglobal.net? Try that. Should work. I thought mine to you got bounced!

Author's Response: ah, ha! TPP was giving me a garbled address. Email on the way!

I so enjoy your story. The fact that I actually know what's going to happen makes me even more curious to find out how you will re-tell it.

I've just spent the last week reading a few chapters a day, I've been wanting to read this fic for ages but knew it was going to be a favorite and I would want to read it all in one gulp! Which is what I've done and am now up to date, I really love it, my favorite fics are ones like this that weave their own versions into JKR's, even though we know what happens you've still managed to make it edge of your seat stuff, can't wait for the next update!

welll things are moving along nicley you are really turning it into hermiones story wtggood luvk with the next xhapterthanks

Even though we know what happened with the Polyjuice plan, you have evoked a gut-tightening suspense with the details you added.  You've deftly woven canon into your story, and as always, I am amazed.

Ohoh will there be consequences for her records not to be erased?

Moody is great again, and Hermione's really thinking on her feet. I see she's starting to think about that marriage record and what a complication it might mean. And even though she's come up with some very good reasons to destroy it, I can't help hoping it somehow survives.

She did not really know Fleur Delacour, but suddenly, she felt that she would die to protect her. Beautiful.Another great chapter.

Another great chapter to my favourite story!

So was Snape's first thought of Hermione when he saw that peacock? or maybe did he think it was a pheonix patronus?? Hmmm.... just curious :) As always, this story has me hanging on every word. Love it's ties to canon, love that it ISN'T canon LOL, and the writing is exceptional. Thanks for the entertainment :)

This is such a fabulous story. It gets better with every chapter. Your characterisation is so strong that it really reads as an accompaniment to DH.

This story is just sooo great, it has somehow become my favourite over the past weeks. I know everything that is supposed to happen, but I'm still really looking forward to reading it from your perspective. I already cannot wait for the next chapter.Great work!gab

I love this - the way your weave your own story into the events of HBP and DH is brilliant and completely plausable.  I love your interpretation of Arthur and it's good to see a bit of background to what was glossed over in DH. Looking forward to more.

I can only wonder what will happen when Moody falls and the marriage records will be available to the Death Eaters...This chapter really explains a lot that was just skimmed over in DH.

Another excellent chapter!  I'm a bit breathless as events sweep them along.  I'm glad she didn't ask Moody to destroy records of their marriage, however I am a bit concerned: What if the Death Eaters find them when they take over the Ministry?

I always wished we could have seen more of the actual planning for Harry's departure - and Ron & Hermione convincing the Weasleys that they're not returning to Hogwarts. So I was very happy to see glimpses of that here!I really loved the way Severus was wishing Hermione was there with him when he saw the white peacocks. It's all those little things showing how he does, really, care for her.