Really good so far. Ilike how the characters interact. Can't wait to see how things progress.

Author's Response: I'm glad you like it so far. And I'm thrilled that the characters' interaction pleases you. Thanks for reading and reviewing. cj

Why is Ginny being so dumb!!! aww!
still love it though!

Author's Response: I know! Mad, isn't it? So childish. Hopefully, her behaviour will be a little more understandable after the next chapter. Glad you love it! cj

WOW.....I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW THIS GOES!!!

Author's Response: Me neither! Oh wait. I already know. ;) cj

LOVE IT!

Author's Response: Great! cj

I am so happy you intorduced a new character and resolved a feud all in one chapter. I love the idea that Harry and Ginny are back together and I cannot wait until "Christmas" for him to propose. Do you have any thoughts of having him do it earlier???? Hmmmm.. You know, just to move the story along. I am enjoying this story alot as it is a good take on those "36 years"... Thanks for clarifying them, we'll say...

 

~*~Ali

Author's Response: New characters are delicious! She plays a big role in the next chapter. She knows the past of one of the trio's friends. Do you think he'll want to hear it? Earlier proposal? Hmmm...why didn't I think of that? Oh wait. Maybe I did. ;) Stay tuned! cj

Aww, they made up! Great chapter, as always! Just a question, when were you planning on stopping your fic? Just curious, and can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: Thanks, Ashley! I'm glad you liked it! This whole story will cover the 'trio's' (and Ginny's) final year at Hogwarts. The end of my fic will come at the end of this school year, give or take, as there will be an epilogue that is a few years down the road. cj

Good moves Harry. I thought you'd have Ginny hex him before she forgave him. I look forward to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Finally he gets it right, eh? Um, she DID hex him before she forgave him. In the last chapter. Twice. Or maybe you mean hex him in THIS chapter? Stay tuned. There may still be more hexing to come! cj

Much better, i'm alot happier now. I loved the new professor and can't wait to see what other changes she makes. I'm so glad they stopped her vanishing the swamp though, a terrible loss to Hogwarts history and the Weasley twins' memory it would've been. I know George is still around, but while at Hogwarts they were the Twins and now he has to start his own story. Anyway, I now understand what Ginny felt when something else was being kept from her, but still, if she'd stopped and talked to Harry a week ago instead of hexing him it would've been cleared up so much more quickly. I know life isn't perfect, but i can't help wishing it was can i? Hope the next chapter is up soon, but no pressure, i just can't wait to see what else needs fixing in the castle, will they be able to find the room of requirement after the cursed fire destroyed the room of hidden things? Will the sorting hat still manage to assign new ickle firsties to their houses after it's ordeal during the last battle? And where are the ghosts and Peeves?

Author's Response: *whew* Glad you're happier now. I'm thrilled you like Meldrum. *snort* Still love that name! I felt that the swamp in OotP was a wonderful touch and knew it had to feature in my story somewhere. To have it be the catalyst for Harry and Ginny to get back together seemed to fit well. I wish that swamp to stay for millennia, and luckily, I think the professors feel the same. See? Ginny's behaviour was explained in this chapter. Of course, things would have been a lot simpler if she had talked to him a week ago, but it wouldn't have been nearly as interesting! Gotta have some conflict! I hadn't thought much about the Room of Requirement. Hmmm...maybe I can bring that in somewhere... Ack! I have to write the ghosts and Peeves? I have no idea how to do that! If you want to see them in here, any suggestions for me? cj

Oh for crying out loud! This reminds me so much of when Harry was going to run off back to the Dursley's when he thought he was Voldemort's weapon in OOTP and Professor Black's portrait reminded him that there was a perfectly good reason for what was kept from him. Why do people have to be so darn stubborn?! And if you ask me Ginny is acting like a child, I can just imagine her stamping her foot while saying 'I want to know now!'.

Sorry, just had to get that out, I love the chapter, i really do. And the fact that Harry gave Mrs Weasley his mothers locket was heartbreakingly thoughtful. And Mr Weasley's reaction to the hen care book was hilarious. I almost cried when Harry mentioned Tonks, because things do hit you out of the blue like that. Right off to the next chapter before i start crying buckets. I hope Harry and Ginny make up soon, maybe he should forget the christmas proposal idea and just march into the great hall, plonk the ring on the table and ask Ginny to marry him in a stern manner before proudly exiting leaving her with a chin down to the floor. Sorry, getting carried away.

Author's Response: I am thrilled that my writing reminds you of things that actually happened in the book! Harry is acting awfully stubborn and, I agree, Ginny is being very childish. I can just see the pout on her face when she tells Harry that she won't go to Hogwarts with HIM. *sheesh* my children act more mature than that! Anyway, we all act childish and stubborn sometimes, and often those we care about the most can bring out the best, but also the worst, in us as emotions run very high with them. I'm delighted that you love the chapter and that the locket and Tonks scenes touched your heart, as I was trying hard to make them tear-worthy. I love the proposal suggestion! Too bad I already have the proposal scene written. I would have loved to write Ginny's reaction to your idea, though. That would have been enjoyable! As always, thanks for reading and reviewing. cj

eek i just realized i was the first to review for this chap does that mean i was also the firs to read it? mmwwaahhhhh (that was me laughing mirthlessly at the fact that i was the first to read ur amazing storys new chapter)
i like the power of the firstness (yes that is a word i say so)
i should be first more often

ttfn
XOXO
~lola~

Author's Response: Well, first to review, not necessarily first to read. Think of all those people who read it and then 'x' out of it as fast as they can click on the mouse as they hate it so much! cj