Just fill in here, did her mom piece together that the baby could belong to either guy?

Author's Response:

Hehe, spoilers. That is for Hermione's mum to know and for you to find out later.  :)

I is ebil, am I not? Worry not, for you will find out soon what Hermione's mum was trying to say. You will see.

~Jess

i love, love, love your story! it's so goood. i thought i was just gonna read a couple chapters and i ended up reading all the chapters! your story is so addicting.
i cannot wait until you post another chapter :) thanks for giving me something to look forward to!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I'm working on the next chapter right now (about half done). I'm just working out some of the finer points of the plot and then the next update should be up in a couple of days. Thanks for reading and reviewing. :D

~Jess

I am sooooooo glad I checked for updates to your story today. If it's been a while since I posted a "Great Job" to you, it's because things have been busy.

Anyway, I have really enjoyed the last four chapters. Very interesting plot twists to keep the story lively; especially old George being so sneaky. EX-cellent!

This chapter stuck out though, because you really wrote the birth with more emotion than previous chapters; the descriptions of Harry & Hermione's actions and responses was vivid.

Tons of props to you!! =)

~Sean

Author's Response:

One thing I've learnt from being in a large family is that childbirth is more nerve-racking and intense than the world's biggest roller coaster. It takes a particular brand of stamina to endure the process as a spectator. Plus, Harry had never so much as considered children by this point, so when he was put into the roll of mum, dad, and house elf, it sort of culminated to the intense experience of being with Hermione as she gave birth. I'm glad that came across.

Thanks as always for your review, Sean, and I'm glad you have time in your busy schedule to read my little tale. It means a lot to me as an author. :)

~Jess

please, please let the baby be Harry's! I love the story!

Author's Response:

I'm glad you like the story, and I think we'll find out soon who little Hope's daddy is. Thanks for stopping in and reviewing. :D

~Jess

Ummm...WOW. I am not, in any way, shape, or form, an H/Hr person. I clicked on this story, though, because it seemed interesting, and now I'm hooked! I love that although they care very much for one another, that you still seem to capture the canon platonic-ness. They're living together for all of the right reasons. And the baby?? uuugggh is it Harry's or Ron's? Great job with the ambiguity...I thought it was going to come out with green eyes or a ton of black hair or something, lol. Keep up the excellent writing! :D

Author's Response:

You know, as much as I love the Harry/Hermione ship, I know it has its limits as to how much I can enjoy it. The characters have to be themselves and they have to be the same two that we know from teh books. They're not going to fall in bed together unless it's under bizarre circumstances or only after a lot of soul searching. I'm glad you like their interactions and think them in-character.

Genetically speaking, though, all babies come out with blue eyes, and the gradual gathering of mellanin determines their permanent colour in the first few months on infancy. And I honestly gave the baby girl Hermione's hair colour just to screw with people ad make them fret over whose baby it is. For I am evil like that. >:D

Thanks for reading and reviewing. It's always a gift to authors to receive feedback. I hope you enjoy future installments.

~Jess

Have I told you that you're an awesome writer yet? Well you are, and you need to know this so you'll NEVER STOP UPDATING!!!!! ;)

Author's Response:

Haha, I'll never stop updating. I've got so much from which to choose when it comes to updates that it's inevitable. I'm glad you enjoy the story, and thanks for the encouragement. It's like Red Bull for writing, I'm telling you. Never stop reviewing stories you love. :)

~Jess

Amazing job on this. The secnes were well done, and you captured the emotions so well. I think this has to be one of my favourites. Except for the end part, which was really depressing. But still amazing! ;) Nice work.

Author's Response:

I'm glad you like the story. The past couple of chapters have been mostly character-driven, but the action should start picking up really soon. I hope to hear from you next time. Thanks for reviewing!

~Jess

Ooooooh! Another cliff hanger!! But is she really Ron's?!

Author's Response:

All in good time, my dear. All in good time...

~Jess

great job so far

Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the story. An update will come next week. :D ~Jess

yay! the baby's almost here! i did not expect time to go by so quickly, but I'm glad it did. :D
can't wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: Well, I'm happy if you're happy. :D There was nothing really in the works to happen during the pregnancy, and I doubted that anyone really cared to read about Harry cooking and Hermione turning into a 'house' outside of mention that it happened. the action will start picking up soon (promise), and I hope to hear from you after the next installment. ~Jess