So I don't know if you check your reviews anymore, and I think it's been awhile since you wrote this, but I know I always appreciate someone leaving me their thoughts on my writing so...

I've enjoyed this story immensely so far. I have one chapter left to read (as soon as I write this), but I wanted to leave a review at this chapter because I found it so remarkable. The conversation between Ginny and here great aunt is simply brilliant. I really loved the title to begin with - it's what drew me to read this story. But the philisophical underlayment for it is really quite beautiful in its simplicity and starkness. You're given everything you need - whether from the world around you or from your very being. It's a wonderful mesage and one that you poignantly capture and display for the reader in later chapters. This is a wonderful story. Just thought I'd share my opinion of it with you. - Mike

Author's Response: I'm notified by email of reviews, but it's always a delightful surprise when one of my "old" stories is reviewed. I'm glad it was still enjoyable even thought it was written before HBP - and I'm glad you liked the philosophy behind the story (and it didn't sound too preachy). I really enjoyed writing this story so I'm glad others have enjoyed it, too. Thanks for reading!

....wheres harry when she needs him i hope he comes back soon ...very good story

That was a good chapter. It was a pity that Aunt Martha died, but at leaset she's with John and Johnny. Who is going to have the estate now that Martha is died? How is Ginny going to get out of the mess that she's in. And where is Harry when you need him? Anyway please update soon. Bella

Author's Response: So many good questions! And I'm missing Harry along with the rest of you. All will be revealed shortly! :)

Oh, I can't believe that Aunt Martha's dead *cries*. But I'm really glad that she with her husband and son now. I'm guessing that we will see the fury of Ginny in upcoming chapters especially when she has a fish to fry name Malfoy. Maybe she'll show that "size is no guarantee of power" indeed!

Author's Response: I think you'll see some major power from Ginny - but it may come in a different form than you may expect.

Excellent chapter.. You're right, I'm upset over Aunt Martha's death but it's time for her to go to her husband. And it's a cliffhanger!! Luckily Ginny is a Parseltongue? So she'll get away fine right? And harry's not here to do the 'saving people' thing again, which I'm thankful cos' we can't have him saving people all the time. And I know it's in Ginny that she can get herself out of all these troubles. Looking forward to the next chapter =)

Author's Response: Yes- I've gotten Harry off the saving people thing with this scenario - although Ginny will still need him when it is all said and done. (but not for rescuing necessarily)

Well, I trust that you have your reasons and that it is absolutely essential that Aunt Martha die. And, yes, quick updates do make me feel much less inclined towards being angry. Much,much less.

Author's Response: Look for something on the weekend! (unless that interferes wtih the anger management class. LOL)

I knew it! Mind you, I would never have predicted the actual identity of the cow, though of course it makes perfect sense. I also wonder about what's happening with Harry during all this, and I hope they are reunited soon. I assume we will learn his side of the story when he relates it to Ginny? :-) I'm sorry to see Aunt Martha go, but I'm glad she had Ginny to see her off. I enjoyed the conversations between Ginny and Martha. I especially liked the references to Martha's conversations with Harry and Ginny's recognition that he also needed the answers she is seeking. As for the next chapters, adventure you say? sounds like exactly the type of thing I like, so I look forward to it. I'm quite interested in how Ginny's interaction with this snake will play out too. :-)

Author's Response: You will Harry's side of the story - but not for a while. The snake is *quite* interesting I think you will find. (not quite as interesting as the cow though LOL)

Not thinking big enough eh? How about Ginny somehow levitates Harriet in cow-form dropping her onto Lucius thereby killing the both of them but not before she tricks ol' pretty boy into signing over Malfoy farms to Ginny and Harry giving them both tracks to farm on into their golden years? Now, how to squash old Voldie into the Harriet/Lucius cow-pie? All kidding aside ... this was simple beautiful ... Ginny being there at the end (and alone) will make it easier on her in the long run, to know that she can give (and has the strength to give) the ultimate comfort of seeing a loved one off. I'm sure Ginny would rather Harry be there but anyone who is going to hang with him has to be independent and strong as an equal otherwise just wont work. Bit surprised Ginny didn't just have Lottie blip off to find Harry but stress makes you forget Bukcle up though, it's going to be a bumpy ride for awhile and I for one, am loving it!

Author's Response: You are closer than you think - although there are no flying cows or pigs in this story. (thinking of Monty Python's catapault in Holy Grail LOL) Yes - Ginny missed a few opportunities - but Lotty doesn't talk - so that was a factor in Ginny's decision.

I'm not surprised, but saddened. I liked Aunt Martha. I'm anxious to see Ginny save herself, although the romantic in me is missing Harry. I hope he got the note in time to escape himself. That must be killng him. I liked the Magic Within Magic Without speech. I still can't help but think that even in this, Harry is different though. The prophecy says Neither can live while the other survives, so even his happiness can't be complete until Voldemort is gone. Loved the twist with the Jarvey really trying to say the COW is an Animagus, how clever of you! I really like this story, and I'm holding my breath for the promised cliffhangers, starting with this one.

Author's Response: Yes - Harry has to drink from his cup of fate - just like Aunt Martha did -just like all of us have to do at times - but I do think that Harry has the wherewithal to vanquish Voldemort - he just doesn't know what it is yet. And what makes literature so much better/easier than real life is the author can make it so for her characters. The author can give them everything they need. Perhaps the universe isn't always this way - but it should be!

Well, at least Aunt Martha went back to her family - the ones that she hasn't seen in many a year. I'm really not mad at you for killing her off though, especially if it is important to the plot - but I wouldn't mind quick updates... *shy smile*. I thought Aunt Martha's explanation of the "Magic within, and the Magic without" - I hope that Ginny remembers that - though she does remember the fact that you already have everything. Did you make that up? It sounds very... I dunno, but it's a good thing. I'm probably not making any sense (don't know if I have much to begin with)... Insquequo terminus, amanda

Author's Response: Ginny will have to remember and use everything she has in the next couple of chapters. I did make that up - but it's certainly not a new idea. And I don't think it goes against the philosophy of the HP world - where you might not have all the facts, like Harry at the end of OotP - but he did have "his heart that saved him." But I also wanted to show that when it's your time - it's your time - even when you've done everything you're supposed to do - but you can go unafraid, like Aunt Martha did.