Well it's been about 3 months since I last read this story, but I had a sudden craving to go back and re-read a few of my favorites from you. I started with Harry's Homecoming (really hope there's an update for that story planned soon) and then moved onto Innocence Lost and Darkness Rising. I noticed when looking at the reviews of this story that I was the last one to review it and in your response you asked me what it was about Ron and Hermione's attitudes that was bothering me. Sorry for not responding sooner, but hear it goes. I find Ron's character to have regressed a bit. I mean he's really screwed up with Harry a lot and let his jealousy rule him, but then Christmas came and with all the pressure the bond placed on Harry and Ginny physically, I really expected Ron to have a problem dealing with it all. I was pleasantly surprised however that he seemed to have better control of his emotions and took a bit more of a mature approach especially in regards to the awkward X-Mas morning wake upcall. I thought hey he's come around, but then they get back to Hogwarts and he starts getting all weirder out by their relationship again. As for Hermione, she follows her canon character fairly closely (respecting teachers, making excuses for them, following rules) but your Hermione seems to take it a lot further than canon. Now as this is your story and your interpretation and presentation of Hermione my opinion of whether I like her really doesn't mean anything, however since you asked, I think that my problem with her lies in the fact that despite her beliefs she in an extremely intelligent person that and that intelligent and perceptive person. Her beliefs will cause her to stand up and admire Snape's skill at potions, but her intelligence would cause her to admit that he's not a good teacher and her perceptive nature would allow her to see that Harry is treated differently and that there's double standards for the Griffindors without making excuses for him. She could see that Tort was there on a ministry mission and knew they weren't going to learn anything with her methods, which is why she suggeste Harry teach them. She saw Tort point a wand at Harry's back,and knew about the use of an illegal blood companion quill and yet your Hermione still wants to respect her. An intelligent and perceptive person would not be holding onto their beliefs in this case because I feel her greater understanding would over rule it.
Anyway, like I said they're your characters and can therefore be written however you choose, but that's just my thoughts on it. I really enjoy this story and look forward to the next update. Thank you for writing and I really hope I haven't offended you with what I've said.

Author's Response: you haven't offended me at all. I'm glad you gave me your opinion and you make some very valid points. I may even go back at some point and edit the chapters to make them more cohesive but for now I'm just trying to finish the story. It's almost done. I'll concentrate on HH next. One thing to keep in mind is that this is (well, at the time those chapters were written) only my second ever mult-chapter story so mistakes and inconsistencies will be present. Again, thanks for pointing out those things. It's the only way I can improve my writing.

ok, I think I posted a review when I first read this, but not sure, but I was wondering when/if you will be adding another chapter.

ILG

Author's Response: I've gotten part of the next chapter written. I'm almost finished with Toy Soldiers, just a few chapters left, so I'm kind of focusing on that one and then will pick this one up again. I apologize for the long wait.

This is great! Please get more of lily and James and cherish in it.... Also, does it have to horcruxes? Cause they're boring..! Can't you say that when the curse rebounded from Harry because of the protection, it gave voldemort the same protection as James and lily, so he got put in that world too, then the potion pettigrew has is to bring him back ealier...? Also please Dan fluer wake up from Ginny and harrys love and power, and marry bill, and nevilles parents too? X

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I'm writing the next chapter now. I already have the story pretty much the way I want it as to the events and the how of everything. Sorry, there WAS NO Riddle in the 'other' world. Fleur is gone. Again, sorry. As for Neville's parents, can't make any guarantees.

I've really enjoyed this story up to this point. The alternative telling of the OOTP is very well done. The "rebelion" and the lastest prank were both great. I hope the author comes back and finished the story soon.

I was just going through and re-reading old favorite stories of mine out of boredom. You really should continue this! Good story =]

Author's Response: I know what you mean about looking for stories to read. I really DO plan to finish it, I know how I want to end it, it's just getting to that point that I'm having trouble with.

Great story! I can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: thank you! I'm trying it's just not cooperating but hopefully soon!

Great Chapter! I Hope we can see another one soon! I can't wait to see what happens next!

Author's Response: I'm working on the next chapter. It's just fighting me right now.

really good chapter...really good story at that...better then the first. Hope to see an update soon...even more then I want to see one for HH which is saying something lol. kutgw

Author's Response: that IS saying something. I'm trying to work on it. Just haven't had a lot of time. Try to bear with me.

Yay! Now I'm all caught up again. :D I have to admit.. I really wanted to kill Tort a few chapters ago! Grrr! I'm not sure if it's because Harry and Ginny are bonded or what but she just seems worse than Umbridge. I wanted to kill Umbridge too when reading OOTP. Can't wait for the next update! Great chapter.

Author's Response: Yay, my work is done. You're meant to hate Tort and I meant for her to be worse than Umbridge. The next update...it may be awhile but I'll get to it as soon as I can. I'm having to rethink some of the story line and how I want to get where I want it to go but I WILL finish it.

Keep on writing

Author's Response: I'm currently trying to get the next chapter done of my other story and then I'll be going back to this one. Have some patience.