What? Where are those reviews that you are so deserving of? Either they are very invisible too everyone (or just me), or they have been stuck into cyberspace. Well, I hope this is neither of the two, as I bestow it on you with the upmost care. Let me just go ahead and tell you that there will be lots of fanboy love and gooey Bill/McKee shipping in this review. Tread carefully, or you might be sucked into it all. But, I suppose any author would love that so- off we go!

I think the first thing that I'm going to start off with is the absolute amazing character development that you have installed in with your romance epic adventure... thingy. *cough* McKee seems to be a whole new person at one point, when suddenly she comes back to her old self! I've read several romance fics where they either refuse to make their characters grow or the plot development is squish. However, not only did you install the world of Harry Potter in this (as you should, this being a fanfiction site) with the fact that Harry and Voldemort do have the face off and the threat is growing immensley, but you put a romance into it. I love love LOVE you for doing that. *ahem* Just a few things that show how McKee's both grown and stayed the same: " Didn’t she used to care less for the students than for furry rocks by the water? Now, though, she couldn’t stand the idea of such a loss." MKee realized those students were important in her life. Brings that tear out of the corner of your eye that you never realized you would use! "“Oh, no dear, please don’t cry-“~~~“-I’m not-”" Of course. McKee still doesn't want anyone that she cares or loves or any of that jazz. Still her old self. Very comforting to see. " While her face wasn’t visible, McKee was assured of her safety when a snore emitted from the twisted covers." Not much to say here except that she still judges actions as away to comfirm something, and not words.

And you score once more with the wonderful, vivid imagery you set before your readers. It gives the sense of magic that performing a spell or concocting a potion could never supply. A few examples that I won't even bother to comment on, as they are fabulous by themselves: "The sky was splashed with hues of violets and pinks, contrasting sharply with heavenly bright green grasses swaying with each breath of wind.":--:"Any book she wanted to read would appear at the slightest whim; she wanted for nothing. Hunger did not strike her belly and thirst did not dry her tongue.":---:"On clear night, she would stand at the edge of her hill and see only blackness below and a broad, shining tapestry of sparkling stars laid out like a feast above her."Just inserting her that this is my idea of heaven, and that it should be "On a clearnight,""Some mirages were hoaxes created by dark wizards to inflict pain on a weak mind."They laughed and giggled by the flickering lights and the twinkling of stars glimmering on the polished floor. “I’m getting married, Poppy, to that girl there!” Such a great scene there.

Now, other lines that weren't particularly imagery but very nice line nonetheless: "A grazing eyeful to her left showed a long row of medical cots lined up against the wall." Nice little idea of what the hospital wing is like at the time. "Some, she presumed were filled with bodies despite the curtains curled around them for privacy." This is nasty, but would be very common at a time like this. "Professor Lupin was lying back with his eyes open. He sported deep gashes in his abdomen. So profusely were they bleeding that his dressings and sheets had to be changed very soon." This makes the reader assume Lupin shall die. Some might not be to happy with this. "There was a Ravenclaw girl McKee didn’t know very well. She looked to be reading quite calmly, utterly unaware of the bulbous sore on the top of her head." Ravenclaw. Reading. I get it! ;) "Oh bother. He was jesting. Quite obviously, her nightmares about Bill had come back to haunt her in the form of bad jokes." That was really funny! You even added some humor!

For my last paragraph before I wrap the review up, I am having Bill/McKee issues- issues that involve too much squeeing when Bill was not dead, and he and McKee are going to marry. It made me so very happy, that I think I accidentally laughed when Pomfrey and Bill started dancing. You worded that scene so well.

Well, I guess what I am saying is that I am very happy that you are winding this up to a fabulous ending, yet sad the story is ending. Keep up the good work in the future, and you'll go very far.

Hey Tif! I just read it, and I must say wow! You pinned all of the characters completely, and planted an excellant storyline as well. The flashback was great as well, and it took me by surprise- I usually hate flashbacks. Only one spelling error, homophone usage thing- but other than that, it was great. -10-

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! = )

I feel the need to give you a review. I hope that second chappie gets up soon! ;-) I love the last entry though... it was all I could do to stay in my desk chair from laughing so hard (okay maybe not that much but still it was pretty funny) -10-

Author's Response: Me too! Glad you liked it and laughed so hard! :-D

Okay, I don't often say this, but: I'm in love with your story. I like the fact that you gave Lily and her views of how Petunia transformed from her loving self into the Petunia we know and love. The only mistake I saw was that their was a "Petunia's" as a "Petunias". Aside from that fact, it is good, and I see great chapters coming.

Very nice, I liked it quite a bit. I think you used just the right intensity, which is really good, and I also loved Luna in this fic. The flow was a bit choppy, but really, you did a great job. -10-

I must echo what my fellow spewer down there has said, that I won't be giving a SPEW worthy review until the last chapter I come across today. I am glad that you started off with an explanation of part of the society. It gives so much depth to the story that you could swear it was published and on the shelf of the nearest bookstore. It really seperates itself from the usual AU to the not-so-normal AU. And I much prefer the latter now, since you make it so convincing.

I remember someone saying that it is "brilliance", and I must agree. From the first line "Surrounded on all sides by a sea of sand, the Tower of Erudio rose above the land of Ortus.", you must pay rapt attention as so not to miss a single detail. A mark of an amazing fic.

Some high points of your chapter, when Albus is waiting, thinking. It really was fabulous to read, and Sirius description. Quite well done! The fact that James and Lily aren't having the baby (yet, I should hope), and the introduction of the Reapers, for which you had so graciously deemed the name of your fic for.

Off to the next chapter- I simply cannot put this down.

Bridget! Oi, with so much, I haven't reviewed yet. Makes me very sad. I just want to let you know that this chapter is absolutely wonderful. *sighs happily* It is love. So much love, it won't fit inside the earth's core. *huggles*

Author's Response: Thank you Pat. :) *hug*

I think this is my favorite chapter yet, dear. :) I especially like Siobhan's wit. She's just fantastic, I don't know how many times I can say that. It just shows up constantly. I love the Pansy-Siobhan exchange. I nearly died laughing at that. *sniggers when looking back at it* Oh, I chose an instant gratification review, btw, Hope you're happy with that. :D I might come back and leave a better review later, though. :D Jenna, fantastic as usual. It's great, you're great, you're writing is great, Siobhan is great... So much greatness.

And I stake my claim as first mate of Tiramisu, a Siobhan/Lucius ship- all becuase of the wonderful situations you have here. It is an amazing piece that hooked me in for once and for all, and I'm afraid that I might go crazy for more chapters in the upcoming weeks. You make the reader want Siobhan to kill Narcissa, kick Draco in the- you know, and have Lucius all to herself. And her mistakes relationship wise make you all the ready to shake some sense into her for her foolishness. In other words, you want Siobhan to succeed. And win Lucius from Narcissa's grasps (for the rest of your fandom to rip to shreds).

Just to show you an example of how you do that: Starting with: “I imagine I’d enjoy them all, Mr Malfoy,” Siobhan replied, almost mimicking his tone. “I’m sure whatever you choose will be suitable.”. Siobhan seems so naive and not herself at the moment. You question a bit on what she's doing, but following that: “Was that me taking your breath away, Mr Malfoy?” Siobhan asked slyly, her back up against the wall of the kitchen." And we see her again! Man, Siobhan rocks. But wait- there's more! His breath caressed her neck and when he spoke it was in a low whisper that would have gone unheard were his lips not touching her ear. “Have you ever been with a man, Miss Murphy?” You know, after this rollercoaster with Siobhan, I was expecting to just have a smile put on my face with that statement. But oh no, you made it so I has to squee with excitement. It was coming! "This time, Siobhan could not help but tremble. Still, she tried to retain the control of her voice, as difficult as he was making it." Once more, reinforcing that something's ahead. “How is that any of your business, Mr Malfoy?” she asked as briskly as she could manage." It's right around the corner! You could cut the tension with a knife. It makes it all the more exciting.

“Would your wife approve of your curiosities?”Ugh! Siobhan ruined it for herself with this statement! You just want to slap some sense into her before she really screws it up. “How can I know you’re not playing a game with me?” Too late. Siobhan was so close, she could have had Lucius right then and there, but she just had to say the wrong things and- "All her thoughts were chased away as Lucius brushed his lips against hers for one infinitesimal moment." You tricked us? After I went through the trouble of being worried for my favorite ship's future, and then you make it so Lucius is turned on by her words! “Well then, Mr Malfoy,” she breathed. “The tiramisu will be fine.” I bet Siobhan thinks something else is fine as well.

Now, I could only see two things that need to be changed (or should be, mind). First off, you have "cozy" as "cosy". Secondly, when you say "She followed the small servant out of the drawing room and towards the dining hall; off to the side was a door Siobhan had noticed before, and it was through there they went." This tripped me up as I was reading it. I think that what really makes it such a danger is the latter half of the sentence. I would recommend changing it somehow.

Now, for a few more things before I wrap my review up. Robison Crusoe is in a wizard's house; pureblood for that matter. And the Malfoys. Why? It really picques one's interest. Also, this: He left her as she was, slamming the doors behind him, proving that it wasn’t out of consideration that he had let her be." made me a tad curious and left me thinking rude things towards Draco and his dramatic and nothing-like-Lucius ways. "When she awoke the first rays of dawn were shining through a large window at one end of the library, and she had a pain in her lower back from sleeping in a less than comfortable position." I know what that feel like- not nice at all, and definately real in the way you worded it. The pain is very bad (for lack of a better word), and you described it really well. She handed it to her husband, along with a kiss on the cheek and a look that told Siobhan exactly where Lucius had been and what he had been doing. ... I think this one is self-explanatory.

Oops, one more point before I actually stop writing. You bash Narcissa and Draco to no end in your fic. And please don't stop, as I love it very much. Especially what I like to call the "Cissy moments". An example: "Siobhan made sure to make the process long and problematic, so as to rile the filthy woman as much as possible." I love it. I also would like to note Narcissa and Lucius have a very odd relationship, and I'd like to know more why Narcissa and Lucius act this way (although I have a pretty good guees).

Now, I'm actually winding down! It was excellent, as for the rest of your fic, and I simply cannot wait for the next installment, otherwise I might go crazy. And we can't have that now, can we? ;)

*quickly keeps writing so Pat doesn't go crazy*

*gulps* Well, I had planned on re-reading this since it's been such a long time since I read it initially, and I didn't even read the beta'd version. So I merrily come to MNFF after a nice cup of hot chocolate and prepare myself to read and review this. I just... I cannot believe how much better each chapter gets. When you get a new one, it's as if it's better than the last -- and nothing can ever beat it. For instance, chapter seven is brilliant, and the kiss is sinful itself, but what happens in chapter eight is so much more gratifying than chapter seven. I believe chapter fifteen is the best chapter so far, because not only does the characterization gain miles more depth, but the verbal battles continue to get bigger and better, and possibly more dangerous. The writing continues to get better, and -- best of all -- more of the plot is revealed inch by inch. I am before the creator, I am not worthy. *bows* ;)

I'm going to go ahead and fit in some crit before I continue onwards, because I will likely forget about it while I'm raving about everything. First off: “You know, I do love that smile of yours,” Lucius murmured hungrily While I absolutely love the line [Siobhan/Lucius is love], it does not make it exempt from having a period at the end. ;) Also, this line needs one too: “Perhaps you should open it,” Lucius remarked, and Siobhan noted that he hid his impatience admirably, though she knew him well enough to not be fooled

However, the short weekend passed as most enjoyable times do, and quite soon, Siobhan found herself sitting in History of Magic on a Monday morning with a complete lack of ability to care about the unimportant, monotonous drones of the incorporeal Professor Binns. I absolutely live this line, because you captured everything about a dreary, boring school day due to your descriptions. Everyone that I know hates Monday mornings, and we all know Professor Binns is someone we'd rather never have a class with. I love Siobhan during this whole scene -- especially when she and Harry get in a little verbal battle of their own. *sniggers* Oh, and this line: “Don’t ask questions you know the answers to, Potter,” Siobhan replied tediously. “It makes you seem like an idiot.” seems to echo a certain line that a certain someone you have taught us to love... is she perhaps learning something from Lucius through their affectionate banter? *sighs* Gorgeous.

“Look — I’m well able to look after myself,” she insisted. “I know you’ve got that hero complex bit going on, and that’s lovely, it really is — but I don’t need saving.” *dies laughing* "hero complex"? *rolls on the floor* One reason I love your writing is your complete ability to keep a healthy balance of suspense and hilarity without completely switching gears. *love*

I'd also like to briefly mention this line: When the last owl had found its recipient and flown off, she shrugged and told herself “perhaps tomorrow.” I believe that's as fluffy as Siobhan gets, and it so "Awwwwww!" inducing. It also makes the next moment when she receives the letter so much more endearing. I love it.

Now -- at first, Harry is starting to get on my nerves in this scene. I like him well enough, but his continuous questions and curiosity makes me want to pull my hair. However, I LOVE Siobhan's ways of dealing with this. She's learned so much from Lucius -- she can push Potter out of the way long enough to get where's she going... and at the end, when Harry is simply being such a flobberworm -- she totally beats him flat. XD Oh my lord, I love Siobhan. And I'm beginning to dislike Harry quite a bit. *cough*

When we get to Siobhan and Lucius putting their clothes back on [! btw, we didn't get at least some sort of smutty reward for dealing with Harry's constant interruptions?], they get to the best part of the chapter -- we are shown Lucius' true character, and the suspense of a big argument breaking out is so close to swallowing me that I was dying for something to happen already. Which, it did, since she opened the dainty box [*sniggers*, by the way] to get to the lovely ring. All their banter ceased when she looked on an elegant ring with a sparkling, clear stone setting. There were small engravings, but they were subtle, and the ring was not extravagant at all, but certainly unique. I absolutely LOVE this ring and the moment paired with it. Since the amethyst is my birthstone, and also my favourite semi-precious stone, I have a connection with this ring, and I hope Siobhan keeps it forever and ever. And it's at this moment I realized that Lucius and Siobhan got into their fiesty!banter due to Lucius trying to protect her, and to make sure she'll try and keep herself safe, since he cannot. I love that you put that in, because I've always assumed that a Death Eater, no matter how "close" he/she is to Voldemort, that there is no sure way they can protect anyone close to them. OMG GUH JOYGASM.

And, as Siobhan makes her way to Honeydukes, we find out Harry FOLLOWED her. POTTER, YOU EVIL... GAH. Sorry, getting a little emotional. *cough* Anyways. The fight between them seemed so surreal, like they shouldn't even be fighting. It was phenomenal. "...If you can honestly tell me that it’s your first choice in life to be chased after by a sociopath with a snake fetish —” *DIES* I also liked how Siobhan explained her fate, and the difference between her and Potter [wait, did I just type "Potter"? X.X], although... "...His philosophies are corrupt, and while his arrogance entrances me, it is not something I would love. There is nothing within that man I could ever love.” DAMNIT SIOBHAN, YOU KNOW THAT IS NOT TRUE AND I -- I-- *SOBS*

*cough* Sorry, got emotional again.

This chapter was brilliant! I loved everything about it -- I think that it is one of the few stories I have ever read that made me feel emotional. I'm almost scared of the next chapter -- if it's better than this one -- which, by my theory, it should be -- what the heck is gonna happen next? Lord help us fanboys/girls. X.X