Wow - this story is such a brilliant guilty pleasure! Really, really enjoyable and inventive. I can't believe you've left it hanging like that, though! For four years, no less! Maybe just one sentence telling us what happens at the end of the story... PLEASE? ;o)

Wow, you have a really impressive style of writing - the whole thing is like a lyrical poem. I was going to ask whether it was based on the John Donne poem (which I had to study last year, along with various others); the line "like cutting the pages of a new book, or mapping a new country" reminds me of when he's talking about the whole world being in one room, and that's exactly what this fic conveyed. Really quite beautiful, well done.

Author's Response: Yes, I was thinking of Donne - it just came automatically, and then I added the Donne title by way of acknowledgement :-). I'm really glad you like the story; it doesn't have much by way of plot, so it's not to most people's taste. Thanks a lot!

Very interesting... fabulously portrayed and very subtle (totally devoid of cheese!). I might be completely wrong here, but I now have serious suspicions about Draco's intentions, especially with the sudden appearance of those injuries... Oh well, will just have to wait and see. Beautifully done.

Author's Response: Oh good, no cheese this time around! :)

Still doubting Draco, I see. In my head, he isn't always the bad guy but he does bring a lot of mess along with him. So there's your little hint, if that makes any sense. *evil author grin*

You're a really excellent writer and this story flows brilliantly. Well done, I look forward to the exciting plot twists!

Author's Response: Thanks so much, LuckyRatTail. I hope you won't be disappointed with the upcoming developments! :)

Potentially awful... but, of course, not. Well done, look forward to the next chapter. ;o)

Author's Response: Fabulous! I was really nervous about this chapter - not because of you specifically, LuckyRatTail, but overall - because I thought it could be a disaster. I'm glad you liked it, I hope everyone else still reading does too. *crosses fingers*

Good chapter - I'm torn in two between wishing Hermione and Draco would get back together, and feeling sympathetic towards Ron. Ah well, it will all sort itself out (hopefully)...

Author's Response: My evil plan is working! *insert maniacal laughter here*

And thanks, by the way. ;)

Excellent chapter - but I can't believe it's going to end soon! The conclusion to this instalment seemed appropriate, but for the whole thing, I have a feeling it won't be as cut and dry. Brilliantly written.

Author's Response: Thank you! I\'m glad you have found the final few chapters satisfying. The next chapter will give Hermione a chance to see where she and Ron are going and how she got here. I\'m hoping to put it in the queue in the next few days. I\'m having a hard time coming to terms with the end also. I\'ve become so attached to Hermione, Draco, and Ron! It\'s a bittersweet ending for me, but as long as you are all happy it works for me!

You've got Hermione's character bang on in her desperation to make McGonagall believe Draco, excellent chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks! Songbook99 helps so much to keep everyone in character. Hermione isn\'t hard to work with, though. She\'s cooperative like that. :)

Good chapter, leading us into the next instalment of the story and building on the sorrows of the last events. “I hope I did, Granger,” was exceptionally cold and I really felt for Hermione then.
I thought, however, that this chapter seemed a little rushed in terms of writing; it just didn't seem up to your usual standard. Perhaps that's just me being picky or something, but you seemed to repeat words a little too often, and scenes like that with Dumbledore's portrait could have been embellished upon, as seeing Dumbledore's face for the first time, since that night on the tower, would be quite an important moment for Draco. It's probably just because this chapter is more of a segway than a significant series of events.
It was still good, though, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Author's Response: Thanks very much for the constructive thoughts. You thought Dumbledore\'s input was a bit rushed? While it would be important for Draco, we are seeing things from Hermione\'s point of view and we can only watch as he runs to the other side of the room and not know what he is thinking. However, I can certainly take a look for repeating words and see if there\'s another edit waiting to happen here.

I always appreciate your comments! Thanks!

Ha ha - really fantastic! This is the kind of thing which could have no story and be completely pointless, but it isn't - well done! I really want to find out who Hermione's secret admirer is... I loved the screen names, btw - they should have computers at Hogwarts ;o)