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YES! YES! YES! Hopefully some nice kissing in the next chapter. And I'm glad Mrs. Weasley came to visit. Wonder what she told Harry...anyway, great chapter! Loved it.

Author's Response: next chapter, with kissing, coming soon!

awesome! i absolutely love it! update soon!!!

OK Saint, another great read (Hey, I LIKED the cyrsalys charm)- I do hope that Aunt Martha realizes she needs those two around to take care of her and to inherit the farm (not buy the farm), finds out she can not change the will so it must go to a Weasley/Hathaway family member (who must be married!) I can just see Harry and Ginevra settling down to run the estate, opening up the big-house and raising up lots of little red/raven-headed children! Oh- I do hope you write out the next 20 years or so. Excellent story most favorite author

Author's Response: Oh, that is a nice idea. I do have a married H/G fic. in a notebook somewhere - hmmm.

Hmm. I don't mean to be negative, but my inner skeptic will not be denied . . . I'm not entirely sure I can see Harry flirting with Ginny so openly, after they've only been here a few days. He doesn't have a whole lot of confidence with the ladies (and he ran off on her in the last chapter, didn't he?), and it seems sort of out-of-character. I didn't quite catch this the first time I read, for some reason. Maybe I was too drawn in by the prospect of upcoming fluff! *snort* Must be losing my touch. Constant vigilance . . . okay, I'll shut up now. This really is a great story, anyway . . .

Author's Response: Bah, ha, ha! Welcome to my fluffly web - where even the most skeptical start to grow dewey-eyed . . . If you rotate that magical eye back to the "flirting" scene, you will notice that this was not typical drawing room fare. Ginny was telling him off - standing very close and clutching his arm. He basically tells her to lighten up and then she - out of the blue - says she wants to spend time with him for fun. Suddenly he looks happy - that's when Ginny puts two and two together (finally) and that's when she blushes. That blush is what our dear boy has been waiting for (I think he's been waiting for it subconsciously since Hermione told him Ginny had given up on him) Not being shy or stupid, Harry throws out the Patronus idea - another blush. No wonder he grinned - he's had nothing else to think about for the past week! Remember this is Ginny's point of view - she doesn't know if it was an effort for him to throw that Patronus idea out there. And you know why he ran away the last time - he's a gentleman after all. If you still don't believe that Harry can deal with the ladies - go back to his date with Cho - all is going well until she starts to play games - talking about Cedric and Roger Davies etc . . . That's the kind of flirting/hidden agenda thing that Harry doesn't do well with. But I think he can correctly interpret Ginny's honest response that she wants to spend time with him. I'd also say that Harry isn't going to hide his feelings if he thinks it is safe to show them. Why can't he grin at her and tell her to "think about it?" He's being a little cocky - but then Harry is a little cocky sometimes. (reason #999 to love Harry) Can't wait to see how you and Sir Skeptic like the next chapter!

For some reason, most fanfics which mention Ginny's future post-Hogwarts career tend to make her a healer. That's why I think it's interesting that you have Ginny flatly state that she does NOT want to be a healer. In that case, I am curious about what Ginny's aspirations really are. It was nice to see Molly make a quick appearance. Oh, and speaking of Weasleys, I wonder whether you saw JKR.com and found out that today is Bill Weasley's birthday. It is a coincidence, I assume, that you happen to mention Bill in this chapter (the comment about Bill expecting that the name Ginevra wouldn't be necessary). As usual, I can't wait to see the next chapter, even if it is most likely all fluff. (Patronus Kiss?)

Author's Response: I had this written before I left for Thanksgiving - so it was a happy coincidence with Bill Weasley's birthday. This whole Ginny as a Healer thing always bugged me because she is shown as the saintly, patient, calm person who never thinks of herself, etc . . . I just don't see her that way, I'm afraid. I did want to address the Healer thing because that is one of the ancient meanings for "white woman." Ginny did heal - but it was not without toil and stress on her part - and I can see why she would want no part of it right now. Who is to say what she would do later? Still, I can't see her enjoying the hospital routine - she wasn't enthralled at St. Mungo's. It's like Harry being a good DADA teacher - in a pinch he stepped up to the plate - but is that really his temperment? The whole school routine, correcting papers, dealing with the junior Malfoys, etc . . . These are all great questions - about the characters because what you do with your talents and who you love are two of the most important decisions you make in your life. Oh Jim, the fluff in the next chapter. I hope you've read enough of my stories to develop a tolerance!

Another wonderful update! So soon! Don't get me wrong... I'm not complaining. Just a little surprised. XD There is so much subtlness in this story! Its wonderful. Although Harry was being a little obvious... Sweet Harry. Perhaps Ginny will finally get her Patronus right. Can't wait for the next chpater. ~Kyrsten

oh Harry, we love you so. excellent EXCELLENT chapter! i really want to know what mrs weasley whispered to harry, and i cant wait for the next chapter when harry and aunt martha get back. i thought ginny handled things well with the burning incident, but she just doestn have a lot of confidence in her abilities or what not..anyways the point is, i liked it, just as i like everything about this story. i also LOVE how updates are so quick *wink* good luck and keep up the great work!!

Author's Response: Thanks for you consistent reviews, rach! Chapter seven is written but I'm still not happy with one part of it. It should be ready by Friday.

The Elizabeth Crocker Potions Book., I'm guessing that Betty wasn't available? lol, fantastic chapter! I agree, Harry is really getting more obvious, which makes it all the more fun! I am thrilled that there will be fluff in the next chapter - it's my fav. thing in the whole wide fan fiction world! Insquequo terminus, amanda

Author's Response: Same here! I love my fluff!

I swear I must have done something right this weekend. To get another update in only 3 days? ;-) I have to say that I think Ginny is selling herself short in stating she doesn't want to be a Healer. She handled herself perfectly in the crisis she was presented with. By the way I've read somewhere that Ginevra is actually connected to the juniper tree which supposedly has healing qualities. I'm still curious about the Rue in Ginny's wand, her affinity for water, and what exactly the Jarvey will be saying about the Ferret. I liked the interaction between Molly and Ginny. It was kind of like one of those moments when you see a passing of the torch. I have to agree with Melinda about Harry and the kitchen. Thanks to the Dursleys Harry is probably the most domesticated male in Hogwarts. Of course I could just chalk it up to his unfamiliarity with Aunt Martha's kitchen. I'm curious as to what Molly whispered in Harry's ear as well. Does Molly know something both Ginny and we don't know? Ginny is starting to get a clue, but Harry is so obvious at this point that its almost painful. So are we looking at 3 days until chapter 7 or will it be a Friday post? I definately think you could do a sequel to this (but maybe switch to Harry POV) describing what happens during the 6th year.

Author's Response: I have written chapter 7 called, oddly enough, The Patronus Kiss. I'm still tweaking it because it is important to get the fluff right. (I obviously should have tweaked the Harry-looking-through-the cupboards bit.) Yes, Ginny and the Healer thing - obviously she handles it well - but she found it stressful. That can be a great incentive for a career or not. I think if Molly has been telling Ginny all along that she should be a Healer - Ginny has resisted it for just that reason. That's another one of the awful things about being 15 - not knowing what you really want to do - or should do. A few more experiences like Ginny had in this chapter and maybe she'll have a better idea.