Wow... what a bitch. She blasted him in the papers. Damn. Poor Harry. You never do think about that. Famous people are just like us. I am sure some have similar stories.

7 months of no action is not so bad. I once went a whole year. Yeah... it was a bad year.

It is going to be interesting when Harry meets the family!

Author's Response: Yes, I was definitely cruel to Harry in this chapter, wasn't I? Still, I'll make it up to him in the next one.

One of my favorites story of all time, also the reason that I created an account on this site. This has to be the 10 time I read this story.

Author's Response: I must admit I look back on this one and wince a bit. It was my first ever published story and I do now think I could have written it so much better. That said, I don't think it was bad for a first attempt. Mind you, you should have seen some of the rubbish that I created before I posted this!

Well they both have had rather pathetic love lives. I felt really bad for Ginny until I heard Harry's story. So the only thing good about Sharon was her name - that's a disappointment. I can see the whole devil tie in I imagine it would be easy to run into Muggles with that sort of attitude. How horrible! Harry is so funny - not that I'm sure he means to be, but he is.

Author's Response: That sums up most us blokes, doesn’t it? We’re funny, but we’re not meant to be.

Really good way in which you handled their sexual history, nicely done.

Shame it's 1.30am and I have to go to bed! would like to read the rest now!

Author's Response: Sleep is for wimps! Wake up and read the rest of my story. Wakey-wakey!! Coooiee!!! Damn, he can’t hear me. I lose more readers like that…

Re: the Ch.3 a/n - Yeah, chapter 4 had better make up for it.

So, is there any external reason why these two have been uncomfortable with their relationships with other people, but seem to be very comfortable with each other's company? That is, besides True Love as a reason. No hidden betrothal, or ancient magic, or hand of the Fates?

And when do we find out the meaning of the title? We're already 3 chapters into this thing.

Nicely written chapter. It had a nice, smooth flow and was easy to read. Some of those kudos go to your beta.

Minor nitpick - "it" should have possibly been disproved (the theory), not "he" (Harry). People can't be disproved (unless they never really existed).

Author's Response: The author wishes to clearly state that this story will contain no hidden betrothals, soul bonds or mystical deities messing with fate. It’s just a story of two people who belong together finding each other. And spending a bit of time down the pub. Ah, I was wondering when someone was going to ask about the title. The ‘list’ has actually already been mentioned in the story but only in passing. Everything is explained in chapter five when we meet Harry’s fellow Aurors. My beta, Tom, is fantastic and has been doing a great job in improving my writing. I have worked for a major UK bank for twenty-five years and it appears to have destroyed any ability I had to write coherent English. My first drafts were shocking! I’ve been writing fan fiction for about three months now and I am amazed at how much I have improved. Tom has been a major part in that. At least now I’m not writing stories that sound like overdraft renewal letters…

I like the story. But you need to check your 'your/you're', 'were/we're'.

Author's Response: ...and again!

Nice beginning.

Thanks.

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing.

Wouldn't Ginny have read the article about Harry's failure in the bedroom?

Anyway, I'm glad that they're connecting so well--it's nice when someone finally "clicks" right?

It also seems to me that they're both regretting their past experiences. Ginny's pain she felt at having given her virginity up to just some random guy is palpable, and Harry's experience certainly wasn't any better. Makes me think more and more strongly that having sex before you're in a life-long committed relationship can be a rather devastating experience, and causes more damage than any other type of relationship issue.

Author's Response: Ginny may well have read the article about Harry’s bedroom failure but there are article’s about him in the press nearly every week. Perhaps there were some stories (made up, of course) where some witch claimed he was fabulous in bed! Maybe if Harry and Ginny’s first times had been with their ex-partners (Sharon and Tyrone) their experiences would have been better? Really I was just trying to show that they had both made mistakes and learnt from them. This should serve them well going forward.

Wow! Intersting chapter. The two of them really have had terrible love lives, haven't they? Interstint that they are being so open with each other so early in the relationship. Hopefully that will serve them well as things move forward.

Author's Response: I like to think that their terrible love lives were a direct result of them not being with the right people. I think we can guess who the right people are. Things will definitely be moving forward from this point.

Looking forward to chapter 4.

Author's Response: Ah, chapter 4! I should warn those of a nervous disposition that chapter 4 contains a…..dramatic pause….bedroom scene! Actually it was the only chapter I really struggled over until inspiration smacked me over the head and I have to say it’s now one of my favourites in the whole story. I should be sending it for validation in the next day or so and am intrigued as to what reaction it will get.