Another WEEK? *wail*

Author's Response: Trust me, I'm definitely working on it! I've posted a deadline (more for myself than anyone else) - November 30 will be the day of submission come hell or high water! I've literally had to map out everything from here to the end, because from here on out, every word is important and the chapters are beginning to run together and be less episodic. I'm hurrying, but I'm also trying to be extremely careful! :)

As always, I loved it! Particularly the line about the 'karmic boomerang'. Very clever. Was Dean's father really murdered by Death Eaters or did you come up with that one on your own? Can't wait for the next chapter!!!!!!!!!

Author's Response: Yay :). Thanks Slian! "Karmic Boomerang" is actually a phrase I use frequently - my sister and I made it up to describe someone getting their just desserts. As for the bit about Dean's dad, that came straight from the master herself, JKR. It's a storyline she had planned for Dean back when she wrote the Philosopher's Stone; you can read about it in the FAQ on her website or on the Harry Potter Lexicon. Anyhoo, thanks so much, and I hope it was worth the wait!

Author's Response: Yay :). Thanks Slian! "Karmic Boomerang" is actually a phrase I use frequently - my sister and I made it up to describe someone getting their just desserts. As for the bit about Dean's dad, that came straight from the master herself, JKR. It's a storyline she had planned for Dean back when she wrote the Philosopher's Stone; you can read about it in the FAQ on her website or on the Harry Potter Lexicon. Anyhoo, thanks so much, and I hope it was worth the wait!

I'm back again, V! So, here's my review: the re-written dialogue bet. Harry and Ginny is definitely better, definitely funnier. The one problem i still have with the whole thing (and this is something that J.K. put out there and is something you had to go with, so not your fault) is the whole idea that Ginny is safe if they're not together. I think she even mentions it in the book, something about how he went after her when she was only his b.f's little sis, 12 yrs old to his 13 and definitely not up to a romantic interest at all. So if you couple that with the fact that Voldermort can get inside of Harry's head with no trouble at all, wouldn't one figure that Voldermort will still know how Harry feels about her? (see what i'm saying?) It strikes me as completely ridiculous that Voldermort would stay away from her because they're not being physical about it. And besides, if (as i believe) Neville, Luna and Ginny are going to be involved (since they were in the DA and all) she's still going to be in danger. And, noble prat that Harry is, don't you think he'd try to stop Voldermort from killing Luna just as much as Ginny? (Sure, he might not be as devastated, but the effort to stop him would be the same.) I'm not sure if you're going to agree with this...hmm...What else? Oh, right. The Common Room at the end of the Chapter. Where is everyone else? At dinner? If so, why aren't they there as well? You say that they're recovering, but then don't you think it's a bit strange that just the four of them would stay upstairs? Doesn't everyone else need to recover as well? Also, just a passing observation, but in six years i don't believe Ron has missed a single meal (except for the DeathDay party and they were on their way but got stopped). May be stupid, but there you go. Add to the...validity of the story. Umm...i think that's all for now and you may feel free to hate me for being so critical and technical. (You get that way when writing the fic i am; have to double check everything IN the book to make sure you're not using her words and what not. I know it by heart now. Groan.) Okay...let me know what you think!

Author's Response: *Gulp* Okay... I'll start with the easier stuff and go from there :) The Mystery of the Empty Common Room... Yeah, you could say everyone is basically scattered -- Hogwarts is a big place and it's likely that during exams people might be down to dinner or in the library or, like our beloved Neville, passed out in bed after a valiant effort to stay awake. Seamus and Dean are not there... at the moment. There's a reason for that which will present itself a little later. Oh, as for Ron, his presence in the Common Room with Hermione instead of down eating is one of those 'read between the lines' deals. Speaking from a psychoanalytical point of view, it makes sense for Ron to be so voracious when he eats in the first 6 books - often it's a literary device, a symbol that the character feels inadequate as a person, has a void that needs filling, and for Ron, that could be displayed through his appetite (it's all Fred and George's fault, of course). However, Hermione's with him now - the yin to his yang. His appetite is still there, it's just not a top priority anymore now that he's, well, complete :-).

'Kay, what else... Oh yes, the Voldemort issue - very tricky issue at that, and it's kept me up at night. JKR really did me in on that one. I'm banking on the fact that since OotP, Voldemort's been hesitant to get into Harry's head, so I don't think Harry's in danger of a Dark Lord intrusion where he could discover Harry's entire circle of friends. I do think that Ginny is at greater risk though. JKR made them quite the popular couple at school, and word travels fast at Hogwarts. If they made their breakup public, she would no longer be useful for leverage. Or so the Death Eaters/Voldy might think... As for protecting Luna, well... you'll just have to wait for the chapters ahead :-D.

Overall, the difficult thing with this fic is that it's picking up right where the plot is about to climax, so I have to pick and choose what's necessary to the resolution of the plot rather than fill gaps that we could otherwise fill with our imaginations. However, I'm trying my best to create scenes that, if they are not satisfying in and of themselves, will inevitably lead to a resolution later. I just can't put all my cards out on the table in the first chapter. Either way, I really enjoy that this has been inspiring such deep analysis - that's what I was hoping for! Cheers and thanks again!

After reading Master of Enchantment, it is my pleasure to go through all of your fics! You find the balance between the Snape the evil professor and Snape the loving husband so well. I particularly liked him looking down his nose at her at the first breakfast and his idea that it was his duty to encourage her delusion that he was gorgeous. (Sorry, can't remember the exact words.) I also thought that the first switch of POV's from her being unhappy that he was leaving to his 'thank god' that he was leaving hilarious. Hermione reminded me a lot of my new sister in law (three months now!) actually. Found that whole situation hilarious, to be honest. Can't wait to read the rest of the fic!

Ah well, I suppose she isn't preggers then? Sigh. Oh well, here's to hoping. Brilliant ending, can't wait to get on to the rest of your fics! And I loved the bit in the beginning about managing him so well he didn't notice he was being noticed. Hurrah for women, right? Lol. Brilliant!

*does happy dance at prospect of more slashy goodness* I think the humor on this fic is perfect and I LOVE the bitch line. Really. (Even if I could never picture Peter actually SAYING it) I'm really enjoying the fic but I wish you would stop with the Remy, Siri, and Jamsie name-calling. PLEASE! Otherwise, love it! Did I tell you yet that you're on my favorites? Hm....

Author's Response: Thanks so so so much for the fave! Those nicknames used to bother me too, but they're used so frequently on FanFiction.net that I got used to it.

Love the fic. Love the humor. Love Sirius. Love Remus. This is going to be a good thing...if you ever continue it. When is the next chapter coming?

Author's Response: Thanks...again! lol

Wow. Chills. (Shudders.) Loved it!

Ha. Honestly? Not as bad I thought it would be. What am I saying? It was actually pretty good, really. I might have made changes on some of the language, but all of the instances are quite believable. I like the reference to 'Weasley is our King.' Neat way to stick that in there. Very good for a ship you don't sail! You should be proud. And, oh. I LOVE the title. Lol

Author's Response: Hmm, what can I say to this? For a ship I don't sail, it was a lot of fun to write. I'm glad you liked the title. And remember, the word for my brain is "warped."

That you'll write more?

Author's Response: Just can't seem to stop myself.