Sablesilverrain

Jan: Yes, I figured Draco needed to see it at least once. So he's aware of where he'll be living during the summer, and all. I almost forgot to make sure Draco went there completely. Heh. And that would have been bad. ^^; starr: Well, Ron WILL come around, I'm just not sure yet whether it'll be in this story, or the next one. I'm still working on making it happen. It's slow going. I know how you feel, I can take bashing of pretty much any of Harry's friends (barring the twins), and keep going. I've read fics that bash pretty much everyone, but Ron seems to get more than his fair share of bad roles. I guess I should really work on getting him to come around, since I'm thinking about it now. Severus1snape: Well, you know, he who bears the children,and all. And I hate to say it, but with the way Draco acts and the way he takes care of his skin (you'll see more about that later on)... Yeah, he's got some pretty girly habits. I've said it. Man, if he broke through that fourth wall and saw this, I'd be in for it, LOL.

starr: I know, he's throwing away a good thing, but don't worry, a solution will not show up easily. We have quite a ways to go before this story is over, and remember that there's a sequel, too. IloveHGDM: I'm glad you like it. Sorry I took a while, but here's the update! Paul: I know, I had people on my yahoo group clamoring for it to come back, too. ^^; I wasn't going to repost it until I finished one of my other fics, but, peer pressure, you know? LOL. I'm glad you found it again, and I hope when the sequel catches back up to where it was, it doesn't disappoint.

Jan: Well, they head out for the date in this chapter, but most of the date is contained in the next chapter. But you do get to see where they're going, so at least I don't leave you all in suspense. That's a good thing, right? starr: Really, I've got Sev OOC? Argh, I'm tying to avoid that, dammit! Oh, well, hopefully I can avoid that happening again. I'm glad you're still enjoying this, though! Severus1snape: Oh, yes, it most certainly will! Sorry about all the UST with Harry and Luc, but they still have the rest of the fic before they start to do anything about their mutual attractions.It'll happen, I'm just letting you know that, well, it's going to be a while yet. nari-chan: Well, my muses have been giving me trouble lately, but I have chapters ready to go, so it shouldn't be a problem. I've also started working on the sequel (looks like it may be more plot-heavy than this one), and things are starting to take shape. There will be some new faces popping up in the next fic. Ari: Thank you very much! I'm glad someone actually commented on the battle training, because those scenes are actually pretty hard to write, and I hate them, but they really need to be there, LOL. I've read too many fics that mention training but never show it, and I can see why, but I think it adds to the story if you really show how hard Harry's trying to learn, and proving that it doesn't just happen overnight. I'm not a fan of the writing process on those, but the finished product always makes me proud.

kit-kit: Thank you. I'm glad he did, too, lol. Now we can finally get somewhere, ne?

Anon: Glad you liked it. It looks like you're the only person that DID... :,(

starr: I'm glad you like it so much, and don't worry, I'm pretty sure it's either this chapter or the next when things get better for them. PissedOffFollower: Well, that part is coming up, in a few more chapters. And don't worry, there's still a fair bit of story to go, along with the sequel. djaddict: Don't cry! Here, have some more story! Does this make it any better? ChaosLady: Well, yes, but that's why there's an angst warning. At least I didn't forget to warn for it, so that's something, right? Tiffany: Why thank you! I know I'll always have readers, but it's hard to stay interested in a story if it SEEMS like no one is following it. I do have this one finished, but the sequel is not, so I'll definitely need reviews to keep up with updating once I get to it. Whitmore: Do you have the original? Because when I was editing, I accidentally deleted a chapter, and I KNOW I didn't do it justice when it came to re-writing the scene. If you have the entire story in a file, or in separate files, can you send them to me so I can go through it and find the part I accidentally deleted?? If not, that's fine, but it would make me feel a lot better to have the original scene where Harry finds out about his pregnancy, cause that's the chapter I deleted. If you have it, my e-mail is kaidachan_@hotmail.com and I would be in your debt FOREVER! And yes, this story is completed, and there is a sequel, in case you were reading The Malfoy Cover, as well. It will be going back up and I will finish it this time. Winter Devastation: I'm glad you're enjoying it! I hope you continue to like it! Anon: I never said there WAS a cure, just that Severus will find one if there IS one. Don't worry, Harry's not getting out of this mess THAT easy. Kittykat575: Glad you like it! Hope this chapter doesn't disappoint!

Guest: I'm glad you like it. And don't worry, the sequel is already taking shape and will deal with Harry and... Someone. (Like I haven't pretty much come out and said it already.) Severus1snape: In time. Just be patient. Jan: Yes, personally I hate winter (too cold, and I don't do cold well), but winter weddings are pretty, even I can admit that. And thank you, I figure if you're going to have differences in magic, some people will have compatible magic and some won't, and you have to take that into account. nari-chan: Oh, no! Well, if I could afford to help you replace the cable, I would. I love hearing from you! In the meantime, I will endeavor to update often and will hear from you when you are able to find internets, I suppose. And don't worry, Sev will warn Draco before doing anything drastic in regards to the courtship. JustAReader: Glad you like it! I try to keep things original, even though I do occasionally post my own take on the many cliches in fandom. Sev/Draco is a rare enough pair that there aren't any cliches associated with it yet, I've noticed. Harry and Luc will eventually get their moment. There will be a sequel. Tiffany: Thank you! As I've already said, I try to keep things original. My creativity is the one thing I pride myself on, so if it comes through loud and clear, I'm obviously doing something right! And the wedding night is getting ever closer! I'm currently working on the weekend get-away, so there are pre-written chapters ready, which means quick updates, so YAY! And no, I don't think it's weird that you're reading TZC and this one. I write them both, after all. But then again, I have a bit of a Draco obsession. Can you tell?

starr: I actually had you crying?! YAY ME! Uhm... Or something like that, lol. I have one final bump in the road for them, then it's smooth sailing for a while. This should be the last angsty chapter. Well, for a while, at least.

starr: Sorry, I have to mess with their heads at least a little bit, you know? It's just how I am. But don't worry, it doesn't last TOO terribly long. MoodySavage: Well, he doesn't really make many strides toward reclaiming his life until the next fic, but I can see what you mean. If you can stick it out, you might like the sequel a bit better. Or possibly not, I can't say for sure. Jami_Lee: I know, I'm horrible. I'm really not this mean, I just like to mess with Harry a bit. Things will get better for him soon. IloveHGDM: I agree with you on the ooc and the lack of reasoning that kind of requires you suspend your disbelief (this story was written a few years back and I don't have time to tackle a re-write, so... yeah), but once I get to the sequel, I will have some new content being written. I like to think I've improved a bit since then. Draco does teach Harry about his new body, as Harry's just been trying to ignore it completely in the hopes that it'll go away if he wishes hard enough (poor, deluded Harry). And yes, this story has several more chapters to go. Plus, there's the sequel. PissedOffFollower: Um... Sorry? I would have updated sooner (probably), but I had Pagan Picnic to attend, and that kind of put a kink in my plans (and not the fun, sexy kind of kink). Well, it WAS a little fun, but the sunburn kind of killed it. I'm not being mean to Harry on PURPOSE--well, I AM, but it's for a good cause--and don't worry, he'll be back to being happy soon. In a chapter or two at the latest, I promise. Just bear with me, yeah?

starr: Well, even if he didn't, Draco's gotten close enough to him that he'll still get an invite, so it wouldn't be the end of the world, or anything. Severus1snape: I'm glad to hear that! I'm really enjoying writing it, too. Though I'm at a spot now that is giving me some trouble. Hopefully my posting won't catch up to me before I figure it out.

starr: Things kind of fall apart in this chapter. Don't worry, the angst doesn't last forever. djaddict: Yeah, things don't go too well for Harry. But then again, Draco doesn't take being lied to very well.

starr: Yes, Harry has a bit of a crush. He's of the opinion that it won't go anywhere, though. We'll see if that changes. Jan: Ah, I love it when I'm away from a fic long enough to come back to multiple chapters. Yes, for right now they're both adopting a 'hands-off and try to ignore it' policy, but in time that'll change. The sequel's prologue is already written, but I'm trying to finish this one before I start working on the sequel in earnest. I just love Harry/Luc so much, it's really hard to not skip ahead. Kittykat575: Thank you!! Severus1snape: It's fine, I don't mind it. Even little reviews make my day brighter, so don't worry about it. And yes, Draco is going to be keeping a very close eye on the two of them now that he sees a mutual attraction at work there. catlovergdcfos: Thank you, I'm glad to know at least one other person knows my pain. LOL. I hated it, but since I know it will make people more willing to read it, it's worth it. nari-chan: Glad you like it!

starr: You'll see. I'm not going to give it away. Kittykat575: Thank you!

Anon: Why, thank you! I love my Draco, too. A little bratty, more than a little snarky, and with just a hint of darkness thrown in (gotta love the bloodplay). *sigh* He's such a wonderful character to play with. I think this is why I seem to be drawn to writing so much Drarry. The sad part is, I really want to pair him with Nev, but the masses have spoken via poll on my yahoo group, and Nev is going to be with Cedric. Oh, well. Anon: So, now I have two anon's on this story, as well. Hmm... and thank you, I rather liked writing that scene. The purification won't be happening for quite some time, but when it does, I will hopefully be able to do it justice. Maybe I should start writing that scene now? *ponders*

Guest: Thank you! I'm glad you like it! starr: Yep, Snape is too smart, LOL. How he figured it out comes up later in the fic. And yes, Draco really loved Harry. That, in itself, causes some problems later on.

tilt: Yes, the characters are ooc, and I know this. Most of Draco's actions are based on the assumption that he'd have grown up a bit due to the war, and all. As for Harry not freaking out, he's pretty much trying to ignore the fact that his body changes for those five days. He has an 'if I don't think about it, it isn't real' mindset at this point. That's the same reason he hasn't explored things yet. He did get a crash-course in acting like a girl, but I didn't include it. Just assume that Arabella and Blaise gave him tips on how to act. What you say about Pureblooded British women is true, but what about Italian? Keep in mind, Blaise and his mother live in Italy, where it's generally a lot hotter. I'd assume they'd dress differently due to the heat. I did go back and change the chapter to include him putting Pansy and Millicent under a spell to keep his secret, since you make a valid point. This story IS completed, but I'm thinking I may add some more scenes to it that weren't in it last time. moodysavage: I changed the last chapter so that Pansy and Millicent are under a spell--willingly--that makes it so they can't reveal his secret, because you and tilt both made that point, and it does make sense. I have no idea why no one mentioned that the first time this went up. As for why he's doing this when he only changes for those five days--its easier to disappear as a girl than it would be as a boy, in Harry Potter's year, that appeared out of nowhere. Celeste has a history he can use, and it was easy enough to pick up the persona, since they had plans in place for her already. Hope that makes more sense now. starr: I'm glad you're enjoying it! Your enthusiasm always makes me smile!

herstrawberrypizza: Glad you like it! Here's more! Anon: Glad you're enjoying it. I've always liked re-reading fics I liked. Sometimes you remember what happened, and sometimes something will take you by surprise all over again. Mashkai: Glad you're enjoying it! Anon: Okay, two anons could get confusing... I HAVE considered posting there, but not for this fic. I DO have a yahoo group I e-mail updates too, so you can always join that. moodysavage: That is my aim here! Glad you like it!

Jan: I think everyone else was scared off by the screwy formatting. So, I went back and fixed it. Glad you liked it, though. I got sick of having them dance around each other so much, so I decided Sev and Draco deserved a little action, even if it could only be in dreams, LOL. And lucky you, there will be a sequel, with that other pairing you mentioned.

AchillesTheGeek: Don't worry, Harry's only a female for five days a month. There is plenty of slash in this fic, as well as het. Anon: Glad you remember the story fondly. This is just a re-post of what I had originally, though one chapter ended up getting lost, and I don't think I did it justice, but what can you do? I did what I could remember of it, which wasn't much. djaddict: Good question. He fully changes into a girl for five days. No other parts. starr: Nope, he's only a girl for five days a month, the rest of the time he has his normal, male body. Jami_Lee: Glad you like it! I aim to please! Samantha: Thank you! I have a few authors I follow like that. Generally, if one story is good, others will be as well. I try to keep up my standard of writing, and it's nice to know my name is known and my stories are enjoyed.

starr: Do you mean Sev is out of character? How so? I don't think he's too out of character in that chapter... I could be wrong, but I honestly don't think I am... And yes, Draco is a bit silly at times, but he's been pretty well-sheltered most of his life, so he's retained a certain levity he wouldn't otherwise have. Or at least, that's my excuse for him being the way he is.

Severus1snape: I'm glad you liked that, LOL. I hoped someone would. it makes me unbelievably happy to know I made someone laugh. I giggle a lot at my own work, but sometimes I feel I'm the only one who finds it funny. Glad to know that's not ALWAYS the case! And thank you. I tget even hotter later, and don't worry, Luc will pull his head out of his arse in due time. It'll just take awhile, that's all. starr: Too right, he needs to work on being ready to kill or be killed. Hope you like this next chapter just as much! Kittykat575: Thank you!

paperangels: Thank you! I hope I haven't lost you after the long wait... I'm sorry! I have other, shinier stories I really shouldn't be focusing on, but I just can't help myself. starr: Nope, Snape's a good guy in this fic, no worries! He just worries for Draco. And yes, they are both coming to admit their changing feelings. The only question is how long will they keep it from each other? ChaosLady: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, LOL.

starr: Yes, it will be. I've been enjoying working on it slowly, but it's just about time to add that scene in, and I'm excited about the reception it'll receive. I hope I did everyone's reactions justice. ChaosLady: LOL, yes it is. He's enjoying having information the others don't for once. He doesn't get the chance often.

Anon: Thank you!Glad you liked the nymphs. We MAY be seeing them again, I'm still not sure about that.

Jan: He really doesn't. He's starting to realize this. starr: Glad you're okay with that. I really like seeing your name on my reviews, and I'd hate to lose you as a reader on any of my fics. And yes, I'm trying to keep Snape in character and show that he has a sense of humor. akcchamp: Glad you like it. Here's another chapter!