that was amazing. "You just never meant to get caught." that is exactly true!!! to tell you the truth, i really should hate patricia right now but, you know.... michael finally got what he deserved!!!! i love how hermione finally admits to herself that she knew all along that michael was cheating. you portrayed hermione perfectly! it would be just like her to always see the best in people in people - how she decided to ignore the rumors and trust michael. and how she would be extremely mad at michael!! i knew that she wasn't SO dumb to accept michael's
“I never meant for any of this to happen. I never meant to hurt you, Hermione.”
i have been waiting for this moment so long! you did a great job! the way hermione thinks of something ron says when she's mad at michael - who else would she think of? well done. now all we're missing is the spectacular ron-hermione reunion! no pressure though ;-) i can't wait to see how you tackle the whole situation with claudia - i'm starting to love her and i want her to be happy!
for the i don't know whatth time, GREAT FIC!!
i always wait with bated breath for the next chapter!! keep writing!!
And I’m not going to hurt my marriage anymore. She doesn’t deserve this.”
haha. if it were me, i would have called this chapter TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE! ;-)
Author's Response: \"Too Little, Too Late,\" is a great title! I might actually use it for a future chapter, who knows?
Thank you so much for reviewing. It means the world to me. I loved your comments; you just showed me how much you liked it!!
About that \"spectacular Ron-Hermione reunion\"... It might take a while. :) But since you said \"no pressure\"...
Wow! You have no idea my surprise when I got the email telling me there was an update... I had all but given up, sorry! But this was like a little Christmas surprise! Snow falling outside, drinking a cup of tea, and reading this chapter... wonderful. :)
What struck me this time was Ron's apology, especially where he says "just because we're not together any more doesn't mean I don't care. And I should have been there for you in the past." It's crazy... I recently had a relationship end, and he was, still is, one of my best friends. I've actually been going through some hard times, and going through the same kind of thing with him that Hermione is with Ron - still being friends and still caring, despite our circumstances. You could never have known this, but your words spoke right to my heart.
I was also wonderful to see Elizabeth turn around, and you successfully made me stop hating her in one short chapter. I know exactly the feeling of, in my case, seeing your little cousins when you're feeling low, and feeling infinitely better afterwards. There's something about family, and especially young members of the family, that is able to soothe most hurts. I really think that you captured this feeling, and you made me really look forward to seeing my family at Christmas :)
I really am still here, and I always love reading your new chapters! Like I've said a dozen times before, you've done a terrific job on characterization of canon characters, but it also feels like all those you invented could easily be real people that I could get to know. Keep up the fantastic work, and I really (really!) look forward to the next chapter!
Kat
p.s. I felt like I should add that I think time has distanced me from the feeling of actually liking Claudia... if I went back and re-read, I probably would, but as of now I'm hating her again. Ha. ;)
Author's Response: OH MY GOD YAY! I squeed when I saw this review. I'm so happy you're still reading! I was hoping you'd still be around. It is so nice and exciting to hear that someone found my writing touching. Seriously, this review has a few of the best comments I've received about my writing, so thank you very, very much. You have no idea what this all means to me. I wanna reach through the screen and hug you. xx
saw update... can't wait!!!
first of all... wooOOooo (aka wolf whistle)
that was awesome! i think that its really realistic how Ron would be so spontaneous like that. I love the part when Ron says that Hermione is beautiful but like regrets saying that Claudia is. You've outdone yourself!! i wasn't sure how you were going to pull off the first ron-hermione meeting but it was wonderful!
after reading the other chapters i mentioned that you were controversial - you've done it again! now hermione has a raging inner comflict that she has to deal with - how will she react?? also, i have now decided that i don't want jane to get hurt (everyone loves her too much) so we kind of in a small way don't want anything to happen to michael, but on the other hand he's a snake. and do we really want claudia to get hurt?? shes so nice!! more conflicts and controversy!
as i have said numerous times, you are an AMAZING writer!!! i am just the humble reviewer and i must say that i look forward to your updates all the time! i am really anxious to see how you resolve the numerous conflicts! (and it won't be easy, i can tell!).
write quickly (but no pressure!),
rather_be_athogwarts
Author's Response: Well, thanks for that! It means so much to me that you like what I write!! I really enjoy taking you (the readers) for a ride. :D Anyway, moving on... I have to admit that I wasn\'t sure myself of how I was going to pull off the first Ron-Hermione meeting post-birth, so I\'m glad you enjoyed it!!!! Things are getting more and more complicated for me to write; right now I have a major writer\'s block problem and I haven\'t written for weeks. :S I\'ll try to find the remedy ASAP. And believe me, I\'m desperate to find it.
No! Hermione and Ron need to get back together! Arghh Michael is so controlling! Can't Hermione see the clues?! Ginny and Harry need to tell Hermione their observations! Arghh this is annoying. Keep Writing! Your story rocks! (even though I am getting mad at Hermione for not ditching Michael!! )
Author's Response: Thanks so much! PLEASE keep reading and reviewing!
so, just because i'm THAT cool i review fanfics in my spare time. anyways, i just wanted to thank you for portraying harry accurately! i was just reading some other fics and harry says some stuff to ron like "oooh what were you and hermione doing last night?" and like "you love her, don't you ron?" wtf! harry is not like this!! guys do not talk to each other like this!! anyhoozles i just wanted to thank you for portraying harry correctly - not like some mindless, insightful girly freak!
ahh. good to get that out of my system. update soon! as i said before, i'm dying to know what happens next! (aka i can't wait till ron rushes to her side :P:P wishful thinking)
Author's Response: You are VERY cool.I really laughed out loud while reading this. What you mentioned about Harry\'s characterization is one of the main things that made me want to write. I hate it when Harry becomes Ron\'s best girlfriend! It\'s so annoying!Anyway, thanks so much for reviewing. :) I actually tried to update this week, but experienced technical difficulties. I e-mailed a mod but I\'m still waiting for a reply...
aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!! NOOOO!! GINNY!!
arghh!!! ahh, you and your cliffies. but i am just a humble so i am at your mercy until you write again. hurry, please! AWESOME fic!!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like it! A humble fan is always good ;) I ty and update as quickly as I can! Thanks for the review.
yes, i have to admit i did think it was harry. you totally got me there. its pretty awesome though! hermione is the only one safe and now she isn't really... great fic! i can only guess who ginny is being forced to marry.....
Author's Response: Thanks! Things are looking pretty bad for both Hermione and Ginny. . . .
that was AWESOME!! i was so happy when Ginny was in the same forest!!! it totally made up for almost killing ron ;-) haha and malfoy finally got what he deserved!! i really like how nothing happened to them on their escape - it was a really good break in the story where it has been so dark recently! it was different when harry and ginny's reunion was described by ron... it was an interesting perspective! i started reading this fic when all the chapters up to this one were already written - i didn't have to wait for updates!! but now, i can't wait for the next one!! this is a spectacular fic - i love how you switch back from different characters points of view. awesome fic!!
Author's Response: Thanks very much! It was nice to finally write a string of happy things happening, as events have definitely been on the dark side for, oh, you know -- the entirety of the story thus far! I\'m glad you liked their reunion from Ron\'s POV; Ron and Hermione\'s reunion will also be told from an outside POV, one which I think is particularly fun ;) The next chapter is completely written, so it shouldn\'t be too long a wait at all. . . .
wait, i just realised!! ginny can tell harry she's pregnant!! yay!! i can't wait for that!!
Author's Response: :)
well, i've never been a fan of dudley at all but now i'm starting to change my mind! he was awesome!! i can't wait to read what happens next!
Author's Response: I think Dudley might have a teeny tiny heart in him somewhere! Thanks for the review.
it's crazy how everyone thinks harry's dead! i can't wait to see their reactions when they realize the he really isn't!
Author's Response: It\'ll be fun!
that was an amazing chapter!!! the reunion of harry and ginny was better then ron and hermione i thought. anyways, it was amazing!!! i loved it!!! i read it 3 times through!!!
Author's Response: I\'m glad you liked it! :)
noooooooooooo!!! ginny!!! arghh now i have to wait till the next chapter! and what will happen to Lupin and Tonks?? and will fred and george succeed??? aaaah!! hmm, my theory about snape is that he's always had a thing for ginny but then she will slap his face yell "long live harry!" and finish snape off!!! ok well, i can dream, can't I??
Author's Response: Things certainly aren't looking very good for Ginny, are they? That's an interesting theory -- it would definitely be fun! ;) Thanks for the review.
nice! i feel so sorry for ginny! it's so sad that both hermione and ginny are pregnant and their husbands don't know at all! (i fell particularly sorry for hermione because she almost told ron!)
anyways, i'm happy that ginny has really nice house-elves to aid hermisery a little bit! i'm sure she'll find a way out!
Author's Response: I love house-elves -- it was fun to have Ginny band together with one! :)
not snape! he's awesome! noooo!
OMG!! OMG!! ron AND tonks AND ginny AND bill!!!!! aaaah! please let none of them be dead! please let malfoy die instead, the dirty creeper....
aaah i have to study for exams but you have kept me interested!! i need to read more!!
Author's Response: Keeping your interest, eh? That\'s always something I strive for! Thanks for the review.
awesome! i'm glad that ron isn't dead!!! i was worried for a second.... i'm so anxious to see what they do next!!!
Author's Response: Ah, no, I could never kill Ron! :) Thanks for the review.
NOOOO!!!! not hermione's baby!!! aaaah and it's really annoying how everyone thinks everone else is dead!! of course, that's what makes this story so good.....
Author's Response: It is starting to get confusing who thinks who is dead, isn\'t it? I\'m glad you like it, though!
oh my, how evil! snape's holding such a terrible grudge! great fic - i can't believe ginny is going to marry draco! (though it won't happen! something will interfere!)
Author's Response: I have made Snape rather evil, haven't I? I couldn't help myself! ;) Thanks for the review.