Oh, my God. This is a lovely chapter. No, it's a fantastic chapter. No, it's not even that. It's an unbelievably amazing-stunning-staggering-beyond awesome chapter.

I've reread this so many times already. You're such a talented author, dear. *hugs*

In response to Rebecca's review, I have to say I have the opposing view. The many plot lines make the story interesting, and not confusing. It's a matter of opinion, rather. I have run out of words to describe your chapters, dear. Good, great, fantabulous, awesome, terrific and so on are too vague. So, here are some new ones: breathtaking, divine, magnificent, marvelous, outstanding, sensational, smashing, stupendous!

Author's Response: Hi, Periwinkle. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the many plotlines of the store. What an array of words! You leave me ....

Speechless!

Yay, Subversa! I'm glad you attempted another story! It has a very promising start, and I can't wait till the next chapter. One question though. Why did Severus drop the cup? Does he already like Hermione? Or did he drop the cup for another reason? 10/10

Author's Response: I think the most we can say about Severus at this point is that the mention of Hermione unnerved him. Other than that, we really cannot say... Hang with me!

This is, as always, a fantastic piece of work. I can see the level of effort you put into it and it really shows through. I really like the fountain idea...very ingenious. I especially like how you ended the story...how Hermione shut the drapes. The mood suddenly changes, from thougtful and anxious to final and devastating. You really left me hanging. Is this the last chapter of the flashbacks? Fantastic job!

Author's Response: I am so happy that you liked the fountain! I was so pleased with the fountain and the bubbles. I think you put that very well, that the mood changes to final and devastating. That is the last chapter of the flashbacks. Thanks, sweetie!

At first, when you announced that the next three chapters would be flashbacks, I was dissapointed. I was having so much fun reading the current plot that I thought the next couple chapters would bring down the quality of the story. Boy, was I wrong!

This chapter is tying for the best in this story. I enjoyed it so much!! I should have known that such a talented author like yourself can pull anything off!

Firstly, I really like Hermione's personality. She's cunning, mischievous and smart. I especially loved her behavior when she was under the Sleeve Potion.
"...and your voice is just so sexy!"
That line made me laugh so hard, my sis who was on the other computer gave me a strange look. I just loved that, along with other sentences you gave her.

I am looking very much forward to the next chapter...when they have to spend a night together in the woods. Very romantic...and very dangerous. I really am looking forward to seeing how things go. ;) I can't even describe how good this chapter is. You're on a roll with good chapters. Smashing job, dear!

Subversa, dear, first I must ask you to forgive me for my long absence in leaving you reviews for your wonderful story. Let me assure you that I still follow it diligently, if not eagerly and that your chapters get better and better. My personal favorite so far was the chapter before this one.

Yes, you must tell your husband that you were absolutely right in telling him that we would raid your castle, marching in and demanding to see the next part. He has avoided nightmares of girls pursuing the both of you by wisely letting you go on with the story. ;)

I promise to leave a longer review, but I must go now. Congrats on a job well done!

What a wonderful story! How captivating!
I love how you start the beginning - so quickly yet powerfully.

She screamed, the animal-like howl stretched like a taut wire in the quiet of the night.

I love the sentence above. It introduces the story for the readers quite surprisingly. One would not expect for a beginning to be so rough, so filled with emotion. The description doesn't mar the beginning, however, it adds to it; fills it up. I like the choice of words - taut, howl, quite, wire, night. They're quite normal words, but when placed together in the context you put them in, they create quite a distinct atmosphere. What is interesting is that you started out your first sentence with a strong metaphor, something I don't quite see around here. And that's how you guaranteed the reader's attention....that's how you reeled them in. Lovely.

The way you presented Hermione's feelings was fantastic. It's how one would expect her to feel and act, but you added a special touch of your own.

The transition from reality to her dream wasn't as smooth. However, for some reason it fits with the story perfectly. The story up to this point is raw, tough, strong. Your transition gave it an edge; another push. I don't think a smooth transtition would have worked as effectively, then.

Your paragraphs flow fluidly together. You don't have Hermione feeling horrified and then calm the next. The paragraphs eventually give way to each other, they transfer cleanly from one to another. Even in that transition from present to past, the paragraphs' mood stays the same. It never really changes.

In that vein, I quite like how you managed to keep the mood consistent to the end of the fic. Even if the words and phrases had different meanings - opposite words, the mood never quite changed. Even at the end, when everything is sunny and hopeful, as readers we never forget what happened before. We don't forget. Even though Hermione is now happy, no longer suffering, we still remember how it felt before. That may sound too easy to you. That of course everyone remembers what happened earlier in the fic. But they momentarily forget when they read the solution. In your story, as we're reading the ending lines, in the back of our minds, something nags and holds on tight, making us remember what happened earlier WHILE reading the current text. And that's pretty impressive.

Dear, I've rambled on more than I thought I would. But your story is quite fascinating. Let me get back on track... ;)

To the dream...I like how you keep Draco's personality hidden in him. He's obviously changed, different. But you still have him posess some of his previous qualities, so it' realistic. He's not kind-to-everyone-suddenly-nice Draco, but the change is evident. You don't completely change him, like some authors do. Rather, you change one side of him, and leave the other intact. The other side of him still gives snide remarks. It still isn't as polite as it could be. It still is a part of him.

I love the ending of the dream...it connects with the rest of the fic splendidly. The light of in the doorway introduces the hope that the rest of the story brings. It is a great prelude to the rest of the text. What makes it a bit strange is Draco saying he's scared. It doesn't quite fit in with the current situation. He was confident at the beginning, and then he experienced hesitation; fear. But it is a human emotion, and almost an expected one. I suppose it's part of the change in the story that you're introducing, however, it mars the area there a bit.

At the beginning of the dream, Draco is saving Hermione. But then, at the end, you have Hermione saving Draco. It's a subtle hint, yet a profound difference. It shows what love can do and how it can change people.

The ending is satisfactory and clears away any doubts or lingering feelings. I think it's the perfect ending to your story, if there is such. You don't give away everything...there are a couple things for us to mull over.

Stunning job, Kristin! Loved it. ;)

Author's Response: Wow, thanks for the critiques/ comments, you have no idea how much I appreciate them. I really wanted this story to be raw emotion rather than plot, too much love seems to be the wishy washy stuff of pink paper hearts and butterfly wings. Draco is my favorite character to write, so I am really relieved that you (as a fellow Draco lover) think he is in character. As for Draco being scared, I wanted him to have thought about getting Hermione out, but not really contemplating what would happen after that. He could block it out up to the point where he was faced with the door and then he had to make and irrevokable decision. I probably should have showed that better rather than just assuming the reader would pick up on it. Oh well. Thank you again and glad you liked it!

Very superbly written! This isn't the normal Dr/H. I like how you used the "hell freezed over" thing. I liked your style, your repetition of words. I'd definately want to hear more from you. Beautiful job. This one shot is going to my faves. 10/10

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the different ideas I've had. I'm happy to hear you'd want to read more from me, and it just so happens that I have another D/Hr one-shot coming up soon. It's different from this one though. Thank you, I'm honoured to be added to your fav list!

Very interesting. But your story is predictable, and your author note only furthered my suspicions. I don't want to spoil it for the rest of the readers, but let's just say Derek isn't going to turn out very gentleman-y.

I also think Hermione is too happy too soon. Shouldn't she be more sad? Anyway, lovely chapter! Update quickly!

Awesome. The way you go back in time, and repeat things adds to the story. It was very well plotted out, and you kept me hanging till the end. Now I feel sorry for Lucius. Your story had a big effect on me. Thank you for that. ;)

Author's Response: Thank you! Your review put a smile on my face when I couldn\'t conjure one up myself (what I mean is, I was depressed and your review made me smile). So thanks for that. :)