Ooh, two lovely reviews in a row! Thank you so much - you made my day. And I'm glad if I could interest you in wine - it's a fascinating universe, and I'm working at the moment on another story "with wine."

Ooh, two lovely reviews in a row! Thank you so much - you made my day. And I'm glad if I could interest you in wine - it's a fascinating universe, and I'm working at the moment on another story "with wine."

It would delight me to know that you are drinking wine while reading my story! Don't worry about it being out of a box - any wine-drinking is a tribute to the wonders of the vine.

I have attacked the naked bits, but while I thought it would be a nice light-hearted 2000 words, it has suddenly sprouted nine fierce heads. I have typed 4000 words of backstory yesterday and I'm nowhere near the point. It's the first time that happens to me, and I'm a bit distressed, but I see no other solution than going with the flow.

Thanks for the lovely review, and please have patience for the naked bits!

I have patience, I sincerely do. Just knowing you are working on it is enough for me. All your writings you have posted are wonderful, the fan girls can wait. :D

You really know how to encourage a girl. Thank you so much! I'm returning to the task with renewed energy.

Thank you! I hope you can go wine tasting in the area where you live - there are certainly wine fairs or such? If not, you'll have to come to France!

The slave thing is no joke, as they have taken a wand oath to do whatever she commands for that night. So, even if she calls them Sev and Luc, they'll have to put up with it!

And now I'm wondering if Hermione will satisfy herself with just one night...

I'd be very happy to spend some time in France!  It's been a while since my last visit.

Wand oath?  Does this mean you have thought about what comes next?  *hopes for a sequel*

(One of the reasons I love this archive - you can chat in the review section!)

Yes, the chat feature is very nice!

Wand oath - I see my teaser has worked! Mmm, yes, I have thought about what comes next, but it's still simmering.

If you come to France, we could meet - and taste wine.

The day someone gives me a free ticket, I'm on my way.  Sadly, the budget won't stretch that far at the moment.

I can provide accomodation though. With a bit of luck, maybe you'll be able to hop this way.

I hope I'm not taking advantage, but I have just thought about this: I'm seeking historical information about Princess Ralou (or Ralu), the daughter of the Phanariot hospodar Caradja. Do you know any places online (other than Wiki) where I could find something?

I've just checked the most broad-based academic search engines, and came up with nothing.  For  Phanariot I got reviews of books on both the Ottoman Empire and Romania, but none of them seemed specific, Caradja came up with a few very innocuous references to a Dr. Caradja who seems to have been Jewish? or treated Jews, and neither Ralu nor Ralou came up with anything.  OTOH, I often find more through Google than I do through academic sites, especially when dealing with questions about the stories of lives of individuals - few academics publish biographies or narrative history, unless the character is very famous, but lots of them put that sort of stuff on websites, as do many non-academic researchers.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

Oh, you went to a lot of trouble! Thank you very much. I'll do as you suggest and just google for it. Wikipedia has some basic info, but I wanted more. She was a fascinating character and I'm toying with the idea of writing something about her.

No problem.  I have access to databases that most people can't get at, and it doesn't take long to run a search.

I admit I'm pleased you were taken in about the duel! There was no death and destruction...but there will be some consequences, especially for Mr. Malfoy. That's to say that a little sequel is simmering quietly on the back burner.

Thank you very much for the lovely review.

Hee! I do enjoy teasing! ~evil cackle~

I wish to write smut, but as I have no experience yet, it has to brew slowly. Hopefully the result will be palatable!

I'm glad you enjoyed both stories. Thank you very much for the lovely reviews!

Thank you very much! Hermione is a lucky girl indeed...and I think there will be a sequel, it's just slowly simmering.

Thank you! I'm glad if I got you interested in wine - it's a fascinating universe.

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the story, and I admit I'm rather pleased you were taken in about the nature of the duel.

Were I in Hermione's place, I wonder what I could do with two sexy slaves for one night. NO I know exactly what I'll do

Hmm...So do I. But Hermione is a planner, and it may be that she has some ulterior motives. There will be a sequel, if the Muse is amenable.

Thank you very much! :)

Thanks! I'm flattered that you've read the story again, and glad that you still like it the second time around. As to being jealous of Hermione...maybe you should wait until dawn? ;-)

Counting caudalies is not that difficult - it's just formalising what gourmets do anyway. I'm sure you would learn very quickly! Especially with the right motivation...