I jumped into this story in the middle and fell in love with it, so now I'm going to have to read the whole thing! Fantastic so far!

Parents... I love Andromeda and Ted Tonks as Tonks' parents, they are awesome. Unconditional love is something I didn't feel from my Mom until I was 19 and nearly died. That's propabaly way more information than you wanted to know about your knew devoted reviewer and fan.

I am deeply sorry if I have gone too far. Feel free top tell me to stay away and I will from now on.

My problem is that your writing has touched me in so places inside, that are only scabbed over. And now they are open, hurting, and bleeding again. That's not your fault and it will be okay, because I have friends who understand and help me make it through the pain.

Because you also write the love and forgiveness. The sweet unconditional neverending love parents have for their child, and most especially, a mother for her baby.

Something that I had taken for granted that I would one day experience myself. But it wasn't meant to be. I have had life long "female problems" taken many treatments that only made me physically and hormornolly worse. Culminating in the partial hystrectomy I must have May 12. I also have a Mental Illness that may prevent me from adopting.

I'm really sorry about all this. If I haven't completely freaked you out... And I don't know how I couldn't have... would you send me a message to let me know? Then I'll come back and share my safe thoughts and feelings on Chapter 3 with you. Okay?

Or if I have totally freaked you out, just let me know. I won't bother you any more.And I am truly, deeply sorry for causing you upset. I hope you have loved ones to help you through this quickly.

Lark
A.k.a.YouMaySayNymphadora
DonotCallMeNymphadora@mugglenet.com

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you have supportive, understanding friends! Life hasn't dealt you a fair hand, but you seem to be playing the 'cards' you've been handed as best you can when many would have folded! I'm not freaked out by mental illness or harsh realities in life, so anything you want to share will be an honor to read.

Take care, and I'll pray you find peace in the present and joy in the future! (Love, I think you're blessed with in many ways. :)

Metamorphic girl in spiffy blue spandex! Or Tonks, Nymphadora Tonks, secret agent. Cool! What, no secret handshakes, oaths of blood, or anything else dramatic and exciting in an Underground Group? I love Tonks wicked imagination, sense of humor, and her spontenaity and courage. I have a rather vivid and somewhat wicked imagination and a weird sense of humor. But I'm also very careful and not at all courageous. That's what imaginations are for!

I once spent afternoons watching soaps with my Mom's Mother before I started school. She would make cinnamon toast and ice cream floats for me and let me wear her cozy sweaters while we watched. Those are happy memories I treasure.

I was wondering {waiting on pins and needles actually} how you would bring them back together... Fabulous! Is it creepy that I didn't find it "creepy" the way Remus was trying to recogniize Tonks? I found it rather sexy!

More next chapter!
Lark
a.k.a YouMaySayNymphadora

Author's Response:

What a lovely grandmother you have! I'm grateful to her for helping shape your imagination and sense of humor so you'd find a kindred spirit in Tonks!

If you didn't find Remus' animal side sexy, I'd be sad, because Tonks does, and their emotional bond has a strong physical component to it!

Achingly, heartbrakingly, torcherously sweet, romantic, and full of angst! With a teensy~weensy ray of hope for a future... Go Tonks!

Author's Response: I LOVE Tonks. Thanks for the review!

Uh~oh! Okay, so I was fairly certain Jerry was in love with Tonks... But did he really have to be?! And how much trouble is this going to cause? I mean, is this a case of serious puppy love, or are we talking real true love?! We are, aren't we?! Honest, true, deep, unrequited love! I repeat, how much trouble is this going to cause Tonks and Remus?!?! Uh~oh?!?!

Jerry didn't really hold Tonks all night while she slept, did he?! He didn't bathe her, did he?!?! I think I'm gonna be sick!! Jerry's a Wizard Scout, for goodness sake! He wouldn't take advantage of Tonks being ill like that! He would find someone to help care for her! Wouldn't he?!?!?! I can't stand to think about any of this anymore! The horrible images you've created in my mind... I'm really gonna be sick!! I wish I had a Remus to snog me senseless!!

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You actually use Outlines when you write? Do you use flashcards with notes on them and write several rough drafts out longhand, too? I'm just curious. Although I should be honest and admit that the only time I ever used any of those things... was when I had to turn them in to a teacher or a professor, as
part of an assignment or for an individual mark.

Well, I guess I have written a few rough drafts, here and there, but thats all. The rest of the stuff teachers tried to get me to do just bogged me down and got in the way of my writing. I hate it and never bother with any of it. When they did insist I had to do it for a mark, I just made the stuff up after I finished writing the paper. The only problem was, I could never get my Outlines to fit my papers. My teachers and professors could never understand that.

And just so you know... I AM on the edge of my seat wondering wondering what will happen next!

All my best,
Lark

Author's Response:

He didn't take advantage, physically, but he's a guy, so he did enjoy the view. :D Unrequited love is bloody painful, for all concerned...all I'm sayin'...

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I'm addicted to backspace and cut and paste options to edit as I go, so no longhand for me unless I'm stuck somewhere without internet. *shudders at the thought* :D I'm not that organized about outlines. :D When I get around to original writing, I'll try to do a step outline and running outline, but never Roman numeral stuff, heh, and for fan fiction, I just draw this big half circle, divide it into sections like an orange, and write in what I want to have happen each chapter. Doesn't mean I'll actually write it that way, but it's nice to have. Some writers go back and outline after the rough draft. If you're an instinctive writer, that might work for you!

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Dawlish is such an a#&, always mucking up things for Tonks. And if only Tonks knew that she's feeding Jerry's love for her! I like Jerry, but I could really grow to dislike him or even feel indifferent toward him if he mucks things up between Tonks & Remus! :(


And what about Will moving to Iverness? Is this another bad sign? I don't expect you to answer. I know I'll find out in the coming chapters. I just get impatient while waiting and trying to guess what your plans are! So, I think out loud, as it were. :)


I enjoyed the bit of girl talk you were able to work in with Tonks and Ginny. I always wanted an older sister to share things with. A sister like Tonks would have been a dream come true and then some! :)

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As always, my favorite part of the chapter was when Tonks & Remus were finally alone. The comments about her being discreet and even "behaving" in order to keep him safe, were both funny and touching. And the entire final paragraph was just... mmmm... perfection!


I "gravel" at your feet as always, your humble, but devoted fan,

Lark

Author's Response:

Dawlish is an A#*, and I'm glad Neville's grandmother kicks his, lol.

Tonks is so in love with Remus she's blind to hints about Jerry's feelings. She won't be for much longer, but even then, she'll try to ignore it, until even that isn't an option.

The alone times almost make up for all the separation...almost, sigh.

Hakuna matata!

Hilarious! I laughed my way through it, especially the end! The conversation between Tonks and Remus, with Sirius as a not-so-innocent bystander, was my favorite part.

‘Yes!’ said Tonks with a smirk, ‘Answer that, you ass-grabber!’

‘Speak for yourself, you crotch-starer!’ retorted Remus.

I laughed and laughed! Thanks! My life is really awful right now and I needed to laugh.

Lark

Well done! I enjoyed it very much!

I completely forgot about Bogarts when I began reading that part and was wondering what you were up to... nicely done.

I loved that the story had Tonks handling the mission all on her own. Too often the stories I read make it seem as if Tonks needs a partner to accomplish anything she does. On the other hand, I do understand that in a time of war, everything is even more dangerous and it's even more vital that it's done correctly... So, having a partner does not neccessarily mean that you are incapable of doing your job well on your own under normal circumstances. Whatever those may be.

And of course I love the sweet ending!

Author's Response: Thanks again for another great review. Remus and Tonks are my favorite ship from cannon. Glad you enjoyed my story!

Make that a pitcher full! Wow, that was hot! Good idea to call it a draw there, or they would have needed cold showers!

Well written, saying just enough, and noting more. Very well done! And I've always liked the idea of Tonks & Remus being "Legilimens" and "Occlumens". Nice touch.

Author's Response: Thanks! I thought it was time to let them have a little fun. Their story tends to be a bit grim :)

Poor Andromeda! I can empathize and sympathize with her. Growing up, I was told over and over that I had no right to my feelings, no matter what they were. I had to keep them all bottled up inside for years and pretend to be a normal, happy person. The years of pent up emotions lead to a nervous breakdown... but that's a whole other story.

You have done a wonderful job describing how Andromeda's family held her back, keeping her under their control, almost preventing her from becoming the woman she was meant to be.

I'm enjoying your story so far. Well done!

Lark

Author's Response: Oh that's awful. No-one deserves to be treated that way as they grow up. *Hugs Lark* I hope things have become better for you.

Thanks so much on the compliments for the story! I trying to take things slow for Andromeda, she will struggle to let go of her family even though they are holding her back. Chapter three is in the queue at the moment.

Thanks so much for the review.

Helen