Wonderful job! I feel so bad for Snape now. This certainly seems possible, and it was very sad for him to have his first love shattered like that. Nice job writing his character. The end in particular wrapped it all up very well. Thank you so much for participating in our little Valentine challenge for the potions master! *turnip hug* ~Gina :)

Author's Response: *turnip hug* right back at ya, Gina! thanks for the great review, and apologies again for not having it turned in on time for V-Day...glad you liked it tho!

Hi there!
What an interesting start! I actually bought "Through the Looking Glass" rather randomly last month, I shall have to look at it to see how your story relates. I love the focus on Ron. He will obviously have a big role to play in the final book, and it is nice to read about it from his point of view. The parallels to chess are also fascinating. The scene with the twins was heartbreaking, I feel so bad for Fred! Lovely job, I'm looking forward to reading the next part.
~Gina :)

Whew! I'm so glad Ron is okay! =)
I loved the bit in the last chapter with Percy showing up. So Percy was the White Knight, and Ron was the one white pawn? Or was Peter a piece as well? Either way, the chess analogies were great. You did a wonderful job with Ron's character. Now - what happened to Harry?? =)
Great job, I'm glad I finally read this story! ~Gina :)

Wonderful job, Abigail! That was so sweet. I love missing moments and I could absolutely see this happening at the end of HBP. You did a fantastic job with Ron's character in particular. You captured both their banter and hesitation, and their kiss was lovely. Great job, I'm glad I stopped to read this cute story! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Gina! Thank you so much! I had so much trouble with the kissing part ... And I was worried about them being in character too. Thanks for the affirmation! *hugs*

I can't believe I didn't review this already *headdesk* Sorry, dear! But of course you know what I think, since I had the privlege of beta-ing it! I think it is a wonderful start to a very touching story. You've done a great job setting up the scenario in which Ron and Hermione read these letters, and both are very in character. I feel bad for Ron in particular (what is it with you and Ron now? ;)) So now that the next part is up, I am off to read! Good luck! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Lol. You don\'t have review all of my stories, Gina. Goodness knows that I haven\'t reviewed all of yours >.> I really don\'t know what it is with me and Ron. I think he\'s just grown sweet on me. Lol. Technically, I blame you and Abigail for converting into a Ron supporter *cough* ~Ritta

Ritta! Every story you write keeps getting better! I'm SO glad you finally wrote a Dramione story! =) You did a great job setting things up, with the short series of scenes between Draco and Hermione. As usual, you capture their banter wonderfully well. At the same time, you've given them both unique character and made it believable that they would fall for each other. I'm looking forward to reading the second part!!
And then you might have to tell us how Pansy Parkinson ended up a Weasley!! ;)
Great work,
~Gina :)

Author's Response: Thanks, Gina! *squishes*
You know I love alternating POV\'s (definitely my style) and I was worried that it wouldn\'t flow or seem sort of chopped up, but I\'m glad it worked nicely. I\'m also happy you pointed out their playful banter. Thanks!
As for Pansy with a Weasley....*trails off*
~Ritta

Nice job! This is a good look at Remus's character. The octave sees him alone and is rather sad, and the sestet shows him finding both friends and love and is hopeful. Good luck in the challenge! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Thank you for your help with this poem, and thanks for the review!!! 8)

Nice job! Your use of language really adds to the overall tone of the poem, particularly the rhymes you chose to complete each line. The end is great! Good luck in the challenge! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Thank you very much! Yes, I befriended my thesaurus when I wrote this sonnet...it is good to know that some of my AP English skills are rubbing off in my writing! Thanks again for a lovely review!

Very nice! The idea of the three Keepers of Time was very original, and I love the focus on Ron getting to change something. You picked a great moment for him to want to change; when he mentioned first year I thought it would be the chess game. But you tied his desire to change what he said about Hermione back to his declaration of love perfectly. I really enjoyed your story! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Yay! I\'m so glad you liked it. Thank you for your review. And for actually writing a review that\'s made me feel like my writing meant something. :)

Hi there! Nice start! You've done a great job setting up this story. I loved the beginning scenes with Ron and Hermione, and the way you separated them so Hermione could go on her adventure alone was well done though so sad. I was a bit confused when Hermione ran off to the Rashleigh estate; perhaps a sentence or two earlier in the story introducing the estate as being nearby where an eccentric man lived would help make that clearer. Also, how did Hermione *know* to go there for help with the portrait? That said, I loved what you did with his character! Having his time traveling selves pop up to visit was brilliant. His deal with Hermione was a great way to get her to the past. I look forward to seeing how you interweave Hermione with the story of his portrait; and I'm really hoping that after it's all said and done he will fix her own and her and Ron will make up! Like I said, great start - good luck with the challenge!!
~Gina :)

Author's Response: Hi Gina! Oh my, thank you for such honor of a review from the legendary Gmariam! *bashful smile* The Rashleigh estate and Rashleigh\'s being the Time-turner inventor is introduced when Hermione had just gone out into the moor. Afterward, she didn\'t *know* to go there for help, she didn\'t even know if he was still alive and residing there, but, true to Granger-impetuosity-when-desperate, she just...well, *went for it*. That said, thank you so much for the encouragement and the advice, Gina! And yes, I will have them make up. I don\'t write sad stories! *hint hint* ^_^