Okay... I read it... I'll give you my review at the other thingamabob... thing... yeah... nevermind...

Author's Response: It's a double post, but I hate a review without a response.

Hi MadMuggle! Well done! Here are some reasons I enjoyed this chapter. Through Ron's duel identity in his dream, you have allowed Ron to walk in Harry's shoes and feel what Harry feels while at the same time applying the experiences to Ron's own life. In addition, I find your use of dreams an interesting way to find out about Ron's internal struggles. (It seems his emotional range needs a bigger spoon than Hermione thought!) However, I have to admit I was a bit confused at the beginning of the chapter because I assumed it would touch at least a little on the wrap up of the last chapter when Ron told Hermione he needed to tell her something. But, that was my own preconceived notion, and I think I see where you are going with this story. Therefore, I’m anxious to read the next chapter! Unfortunately, I still see a few grammatical errors, but not enough for me to stop reading the chapter. Again, well done. :)

Author's Response: Thanks. I have been a little worried about how people would respond to the second chapter being three years before the first. The third is set one year or so after the first, so more about the end of the first will be found in there.

Usually, I don't read dark/angsty fics, but I promised to read and review, so here goes. I really liked it! Here are some reasons why I liked it. First, you keep Ron and Hermione in character. They bicker somewhat, but not ostentatiously so. Also, you don't have them swooning over each other and saying things they would never say. Therefore, when Ron professes his love for Hermione, it's believable. Second, you describe things so that I instantly see them in my mind's eye. For example - "As the light hit the spider, it was picked up off of its web and thrown so hard at the wall behind it that small stones and dust rained down on Ron from the ceiling." You could have just left it at "thrown so hard at the wall." But you continued with enough description to allow me to see without bogging it down so that I'd have to read twice to figure out what you were trying to say. Third, you gave me a new idea to consider. I've been trying to puzzle out where Tom got his info on Horcruxes condidering even Hermione couldn't find anything. Your idea is certainly plausable. Unfortunately, I do feel compelled to point out that there are several grammatical errors in your writing. (I hope you won't be upset with me.) But, your story is interesting and original so far, and I look forward to the next chapter.
TiaBlue

Author's Response: I am not upset in the least. That was the kind of review that I hope for. Sincerely meant critisism is how we improve and is the beauty of MNFF and the Beta boards