Okay, first off, please please /please/ tell me that there's some chance that Hope is really Ron's. I mean, I know it's more than a little unlikely, but I'm begging here.
This story is amazing, of course. You're writing style is, as always, engaging and intense; I've already cried more than once.
This is why I usually wait for stories to be finished before I start reading them, though. Now I have to wait for the next chapter! By the way, cliffies are evil. Amazing, but evil.
I'm trying to think up some constructive criticism, but I'm drawing a blank at the moment. All I've got for you right now are barrels and carts full of praise on a great story.
Please update soon!
BJ
PS Quick questions... do you have any relation whatsoever to Joss Whedon and/or do you believe in Murphy's Law?

Author's Response:

Hehe, I'm so not telling whose baby it is until it's the right time, and while Harry's trapped in a trunk and buried underground probably isn't it. :D

I live and die by the cliffie, I can't lie. Each successive chapter is meant to rachet up the tension and drive the story along, and considering the nature of the plot, it's almost necessary. I have, however, been trying to update faster as to not drive the readers batty with the cliffies. 

I have no idea how Joss Whedon is, but I definitely believe in Murphy's Law. Well, at any rate, I agree that the science of statistics and probability substantiate it, since for the most part, most actions have more negative outcomes than positive. That's what separates fluffy stories from dark/angst stories; one focuses on the nice things that come from the characters' decisions, and the other on the not so nice aspects.

Lovely review! Thanks for reading and stopping in to say hello, and as always, it is much appreciated.

~Jess

Jess, this is awesome! I love how you included Draco in this storyline! Like I said last month, this story just keeps getting better and better! Thank you again for all of your hard work! You are really, so very talented! Each chapter is well worth the wait! I look forward to the next chapter!

-David

Author's Response:

This chapter was so easy to write. I suppose adding Draco to any fic is good for at least a thousand easy-to-write words, but most of all, I wanted Hermione to realise that she would do anything for Harry, even beg Draco for ransom money in the middle of the night. I added the last bit because I'm slightly evil and vindictive, lol.

I'm glad you still love the story and that the updates are worth the wait. Thank you again for your continued support. It really does mean a lot.

~Jess

Wow

Author's Response:

Indeed. Thanks for reading!

~Jess

All I can say is "Wow!" This story keeps getting better and better! Didn't see any of that coming! Please, keep going and add another chapter when you can. You are really amazing, Jess!

Author's Response:

Thanks, David. I wrote almost all of it today, actually, since I had time to percolate the story in my head. I wasn't really expecting to beat the crap out of Harry, but these things happen. :)

Thanks for reading and for your eternal support. 

~Jess

You have my undivided, curiousity rapt attention. PLEASE finish and SOON!!!!

Author's Response:

I'm working on it, I promise. I've just had to do some *eek* planning and outlining. When I started doing that, I have no idea, but I'd really like this fic to come out well. Thanks for reading and your support. A new chapter should come out soon. :)

~Jess

Loved it.....
& what's going between Harry & George????

Author's Response:

Well, most of the thing between Harry and Georgeis that, when Harry quit the Ministry, they sort of knew that he would go all vigilante and try to catch Yaxley on his own. George also knew this, and after what had happened with Ron and the bad breakup with Ginny, he didn't trust Harry to do it well enough, so he 'offered' to keep an eye on Harry so he wouldn't fall off the grid completely. Mostly, though, it just gave him the official okay to do pretty much whatever he pleased in the pursuit of his brother's killer. George, of course, undermined Harry's attempt to distract Rita from maligning Ron so that Harry would have to come to him.

Most of this will be mentioned later in the story, but the most important bits... you'll have to see when you get there. Thanks for reading and reviewing! :D

~Jess

I really enjoyed this. Keep it up!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you enjoy the story. Thanks for the read and the review. :D

~Jess

Jess, finally!!! Really, I'm very pleased with this chapter. This story is getting very exciting! Great job! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you liked it... since you had to wait long enough. :-(

I had the events of this chapter mapped out in my mind for ages, but constructing the intricacies of the plot was aggravating at times. But, finally, I got it worked out. The next chapter should come out in a bit more of a timely fashion. Writing doom and gloom is far easier. 

~Jess

Hemione's parents thought there was something between her and Harry, does that mean that they're not sure if Hope is Ron or Harry's kid too? Anyways, great chapter. Update soon! :)

Author's Response:

Well, honestly, you have any two people shacked up in secret for months on end, and most anyone would think something was going on. But as for what Hermione's parents suspect, I'm afraid I shall have to be tight-lipped. You will find out soon, I promise. :X

I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, and thank you for reading and reviewing.

~Jess

Ah, I had a bunch to catch up on! Anyway, this is just getting better and better! I can't wait to see what happens next. :)

Author's Response:

*hugs my ex-moddie*

I'm glad to see you are still following the story. That makes me mucho happy, I have to admit. It's about 2/3 done, and as you can see, the big stuff is very close to happening. Stay tuned. :D

~Jess