First of all, I'd like to say how much I love this story! I was checking my email before work and saw that one of my favourite stories had been updated. So naturally, I had to immediately read the new chapter and I love it! You've done a great job describing the various emotional states of Remus and I think it's an excellent way of showing how Sirius and Remus (eventually) will both suspect the other of being the traitor.

Eagerly awaiting the next chapter,
Hypatia

Author's Response: Thank you, Hypatia! I'm so glad you enjoy it. Good thing it was one of my shorter chapters if you read it before work, no? :*) Of course, I suppose not everyone gets up with barely enough time to brush their teeth before running out the door. I know some crazies who actually have a cup of coffee and read the paper first. ;) I'm so glad my hint at how they could distrust one another is working. That's very important to me, and to the story, obviously, so thank you. Hope you enjoy the next installment. :)

This is a lovely story. I found that both Ginny and Ron were characterized really well. Their personalities had matured, yet they still were themselves. I especially enjoyed Ron’s description of how Harry lives on through Ginny and Jacob.

I found your interpretation of the prophecy quite interesting, not only that Harry and Neville weren’t the only options but also that “marked as his equal” could mean “half-blood”.

I did find it a bit too coincidental that Harry and Jacob share July 31 as their birthday and both defeated Voldemort on Halloween night, but not so much that it really took away from the story.

I found two parts somewhat confusing, one of them being the reference to “the place that killed Hermione”, the other being when Ron says goodbye to his parents for the “last” time. I would have expected that he would have said something more like, “I won’t be back for a very long time.”

I found it quite fitting that Ginny wasn’t comfortable calling her in-laws “Mum and Dad” but, “Lily and James” might have added a more personal touch than “Mr and Mrs Potter.” I also would have liked a bit more of a description on Molly and Arthur’s graves.

Still, an excellent job overall. I really enjoyed how you took a story that began so bleakly and clearly illustrates so much pain but managed an ending with a glimpse of hope.

I found your characterization excellent; from Yun’s attitudes towards Paolo and her daughter, to how Paolo tries to justify his abuse. I’m especially impressed with Cho’s inner struggle, choosing between her love for her husband and her own safety. I found it interesting that she didn’t even think about how Paolo’s outburst at the school would show that either his drinking problem has degenerated to the extent that he’s now drunk during work or that he always had a problem controlling his temper.

The only thing I found a bit odd was that Cho seemed completely shocked to discover she was three months pregnant. I would have thought she would have at least been suspicious by the three month mark. Perhaps an explanation that she’d lost track of time due to the problems with Paolo would help, or making the pregnancy only be in it’s first or second month.

An excellent job overall and I’d be very interested in reading a sequel once the baby is born, especially if her decision to stay with him changes.

Author's Response: Thankies!!! As for the three month pregnancy, it\'s just, in films women are always discovering that they are three months pregnant and they never had suspicions. Ah well. Thankies for the review!

I really like the way you've portrayed Nathaniel's character. Could he perhaps become the Fat Friar? You've shown an interesting perspective of not only how Muggles viewed witchcraft, but also how Wizards viewed Muggles and the Church. Well done and I look forward to your next chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks a bunch for the review! I had fun with Nathaniel and I\'m glad you enjoyed him. As a history and religion major, I jumped for joy when I saw a challenge that let me have fun with both in a HP tale. Thanks again!

This is an interesting prologue. I think one of my favourite things about it is that you haven't written the typical "Perfect Lily", but have given her some flaws. I would have liked to have seen more of why Mary is interested in Severus, but I'm guessing that will be in an upcoming chapter. I have to say I'm also curious as to whether Mary is a Gryffindor due to being a brave person or because she wants to be a brave person. Oh, I also really liked how you had her watch for that perfect opportunity to approach him which never came. It has a very real feel to it (and reminded me of my younger self).

Author's Response: Thanks for the early review! I know, it's just a prologue. Chapter 1 is in the queue, so I'm still waiting, too. :) I guess maybe it wasn't obvious, but Mary was roommates with Lily, so, yes, she would be a Gryffindor. This is my first story, so I'm sure there will be lots of flaws in my story! Yes, I know the feeling, too, about trying to approach someone when you're that age. It's tough being a teenager.