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Replies to reviews for chapter 89: Meechypoo I was really glad to get it out -- it was a lot of work, for some reason. Yes, I enjoyed how Narcissa and Molly managed to work together. And I love Draco and Harry together -- teeth-rottingly sweet, but that's RtS all over! starr Welcome. Yep, the Ministry was pretty clueless for such senior brass.

Sorry, I've been a bit slack. Thanks to the reviewers for ch 87: koizumi-Scarlet In a sense, of course, Harry hardly did anything; the Haussmann shield did it all. But perhaps that's core to RtS: Harry is the catalyst for, more than the agent of, change. Meechypoo Yeah, I wasn't going to do anything more with Eva but people seemed to want her to get her comeuppance. Theo will be fine; he just needs a while in a sunny clime for everything to dry out. Draco's certainly pissed off at Harry's failure to discuss, but they do have a lot of talking to do. staar You're welcome. Ch 88 is coming, but taking a while. Severus1snape Welcome aboard!

Replies to reviews for chapter 85: Meechypoo: Yes, one has to watch the quiet ones! But what will Harry do? staar: "fault" is a little strong, perhaps; but we shall see what comes of it. (Don't ask me, I'm only the author!)

staar Voldemort is in the Sphere of Intangible Absence, and there's no way back from there. Or is there? Meechypoo I thought it was a fun touch. It was what Pomfrey didn't get around to saying last chapter. Any bets on the sexes, by the way? The Red Man will be revealed soon enough. And Harry's training will get sorted out. Thank you for your kind words. BlackDawgFang Of course I'm enjoying it! Thank you for your kind words.

theduck: Thanks! Chapter 83 now up.

Meechypoo: Thanks! I enjoyed it. Separation will be a thing in chapter 83 as well. I think poor Emmet is just very jaded, and not used to recruits who actually know their stuff. He's about to get seriously annoyed with Harry, though. The "real fun"? What have we been having so far?

sparklewitch182: Thanks. Yes, there seemed to be a bit to develop there; Draco's having a much less exciting time, being essentially in a class of one for much of it. I don't think the pregnancy will cause problems -- Borage has proved to be pretty accommodating so far, largely because he can see that Draco has oodles of potential.

Replies for chapter 82 reviews: staar: Yes, Draco knows that he's pregnant, and Harry does not. One wonders how that will go down. And yes, I'm afraid that the momentum of putting out four chapters in four weeks is unlikely to continue, so it might be a little while. But I hope I can make chapter 83 worth the wait!

Meechypoo: Thanks. As you suggest, things coming together and possibilities opening up. Will Megan and Dudley marry, do you think? And with things coming together nicely, it would be about time to mess them up, wouldn't it?

Replies for chapter 81 reviews: Anthony Darbyshire-Taylor: "sublime": wow! Thanks! staar: Thanks. It was fun being evil to her. And Draco? We shall see.

Replies to reviews for chapter 79: staar: Voldemort is in the Sphere of Intangible Absence. As for their baby boy, we shall have to see. The Potter Code's prerequisite for a second chance is that you have to accept the need for it; that is, a genuine repentance. Petunia is being given the opportunity to demonstrate that her repentance is indeed genuine; nothing more. Scotty: Absolutely. Harry is definitely not going to give her a free ride. Meechypoo: Ah, we shall see.

Athenarose: Thanks! Kim Watson Thanks! Ch79 is currently 5K words but a few more to come!

delia cerrano Thanks. More on the honeymoons next time. Snape, eh? Time will tell. You're right, Harry can't bring everyone back to life.

Replies to comments on chapter 78: Meechypoo: Thanks. Yeah, I couldn't resist playing with Harry's mind just a little. And exactly what happened at the end of the chapter will be discussed in a couple of chapters' time. staar: We'll have to wait and see. Thanks!

Replies to comments on ch77: staar: LOL! "Dieting" is not necessary. Coming soon ... mamid3: Thank you, I'm humbled to hear that you just kept reading. The story does meander a bit, I agree, but we are coming to the pointy end, I assure you. Petunia will be discussed soon, and MPREG sooner ... Naughty_megs: Thanks! Ch78 is nearly ready.

Replies to ch76: Kat: Thanks! Eva's not sad that she got away. I think we may learn a bit more about what happened with Fudge, but it wasn't pretty. Wedding coming soon. BAFan:Thanks! It was quite a struggle to write, actually. I don't really like writing the stuff at Hogwarts for some reason. But the party, once I got going, yeah, that was fun. And the idea for the Malfoys' costumes was really amusing to write out. I agree about Eva. staar: Welcome aboard! I let Eva get away because the goodies don't aways get their way. I'm glad you're enjoying the story.

Oops, posting as me now: Replies to ch75 delia cerrano: I'm glad you like what's happened with Dudley. There's one celebration first, so I think the weddings will be in ch77. That's what I'm aiming for, anyway. Eva is indeed a stinker; but don't count her out just yet!

Replies to ch73 delia cerrano: Thanks! More side-plot than plot at the moment!

ch 72 reviews: delia cerrano: [Hermione & Pansy are pregnant?] I'm not entirely sure about Pansy, but it seems that way. [i hope someone is coming up or working on something for Harry & Draco to have children]: See next chapter. [Their wedding should be quite the event of a lifetime!] Coming soon! [Where is the honeymoon going to be] Secret! [are they all doing that together also.] No. BAFan: 71: [Time alone will tell if he is sincere.]: Indeed [Good chapter!]: Thanks! 72 [an interesting start to the new term] Er .. Harry harrassed, a hexing, pregnancies ... you could say that! [Poor, stupid Astoria. Let's hope she grows up a little bit - soon.] Don't know that she'll feature much more -- do you want to see her? BlackDawgFang: Thanks! How very kind. melann: Glad you like it! Purr... Sharae Thanks!

ch 71 reviews: Scotty asks "I just want to know, what happened withe Petunia?" Answer: all in good time! I have not forgotten her. Thanks for reading! BAFan is "eager to see what happens next." Me too! Outlawgal It's humbling to think that my simple fluffy story could move you. Thank you for your comment! delia cerrano follows: Well, there's still quite a bit to come! I don't think Draco really liked Astoria, somehow. I feel she and Ginny are cop-outs in the books. Thanks for commenting.

After ch 70: delia cerrano: Funny, it was conceived as mostly fluff. The bonding is coming up on 26 Sep so I'm working things through till then; though there's a bit to happen first. Having a baby: not for the moment. Rosier is getting his in the next chapter or so. Eva: not sure how long that will take. BAFan: Thanks for "a very good chapter", appreciate that. Eva doesn't have many resources, I'm not planning on giving her that much more. "Curly questions" are not straightforward -- so difficult, challenging.

After ch 69: delia cerrano: How kind! Yes, I have plans for Petunia, she'll turn up in a few chapters. Chapter 70 is with my beta, and 71 is in my head but doesn't seem to want to get written down at the moment!

Kat: I agree! On both counts! bayand68 I certainly do! They will become evident in a few chapters' time; the context of Petunia's punishment needs something else to happen before it gets revealed. Thanks for the compliment! BAFan : yes, that's exactly what I imagined; Dolores completely lost it at that point, which is why she said something so vulgar!

delia cerrano: Oh, they'll catch the villains!

BAFan Ch. 57: see chapter 58! But you're absolutely right: being at Hogwarts suddenly makes it much more real exactly what Harry's engagement means to Hermione delia cerrano Ch 57? 58? not sure: Thanks. Quite a lot happening at the moment, isn't there. As for who it is, all in good time! .