Hi, Nuw! We're getting closer to magic time with the "twin" leads, in OStC, no less. This will be fun! I wonder if Harry's detective work will lead him to the Burrow and a beautiful red haired spinster? That would be too easy, and definitely not your way.

Looking forward to the next chapter. Hope all is well with uni classes and upcoming kids -- both have got to be close by now.

Author's Response: Thanks very much! Would you be disappointed if Harry met Ginny in the next chapter? Because there\'s a pretty good chance of that happening if she still lives near the village and the redheaded teenagers are indeed Weasleys. But I\'m getting ahead of myself. I still need to finish up the next chapter and maybe add some more detail to it because I\'m now thinking it\'s too short. Hopefully I\'ll be able to submit it in the next couple of days, though.

Another great chapter, Nuw, and very well timed, coming on DH Eve!

You are doing a wonderful job exploring the concerns and dilemmas Harry is facing with the kids (mainly Brian) and with his wife. Again, you've really captured the dichotomy of his and Ginny's situation. What I also like is how you are showing signs of both relations improving -- Harry's fluttering stomach; Ginny's continuing patience and flirting; Brian not glaring for once. Great idea of Harry's (yours, of course) to have that running battle with Brian -- a constructive way for the boy to vent his anger. Harry's openness with the other related students was very good to see. The kids appreciated it, and it helped eliminate any concerns they may have had.

I could go on and on, but suffice it say, this was again a very enjoyable chapter!

Enjoy DH. See you on the other side!

Best, Jim

Author's Response: Thanks, Jim. I feel kind of bad because I\'ve neglected this story since uploading this chapter. Having a chapter of Magical Myths disappear on me was really demoralizing. On the bright side, I\'m really glad you\'re enjoying the slowly changing relationships between the characters. Oh, and I really enjoyed DH. I hope you did as well.

Yes, ma'am! I'm reviewing! Hey, Maggie, how you doing? It's so nice to see this new chapter. I don't want to say it was worth the wait (even though it is), because I really don't want you take this long again.

I don't really think Hermione is OOC. Sure, in the context of her being a Hogwarts student, she may be. But she's an adult now, and in this story, a lot has transpired between she and Ronald.

Instead, I think this is a rather brilliant depiction of a highly conflicted Hermione. My guess is she found herself without Ron and latched onto the first male who showed interest. Bernard, of course, is absolutely disgusting -- on the sleeze level of Dick in your wonderful Uncle Fred story. There's no way our Hermione would even consider Bernard under normal circumstances. So, now we just need to have Hermione work out her feelings, acknowledge she's still in love with Ron, and simultaneously find Harry and Ginny.

I think I know who took H and G, but I won't say or ask, 'cause I don't want to spoil it for myself. I love what you're doing and hope to see an update soon.

How many chapters do you anticipate for this? Oh, congrats on your DSTA nomination on that other site that I prefer! Best, Jim

Author's Response: I always love your reviews! I know it took me forever on this, but I plan on updating faster this time around! (I know I said that last time, but this time I really mean it :b) Hermione certainly is conflicted, and a few key things to her choices have yet to be revealed -- you\'ll see! Right now, I plan on the story being around seven or eight chapters. I often say that though, and then find that certain passages take longer to write than I anticipated and it ends up being a few chapters longer (as was the case with Uncle Fred) Well, we\'ll see. Thanks again!