Hello all. Please don't hate me for getting your hopes up with a chapter update that is just a little message from me.

Firstly I just wanted to let you all know that I haven't forgotten about you or this story…I've just been so busy (as I'm sure most or all of you are) with getting ready for Christmas. I'm knitting and crocheting all my gifts for friends, and I'm drastically behind…and Christmas is quickly approaching.

I'm really hoping that you and yours have a wonderful holiday season!

Secondly, I wanted to respond to the reviews from the last chapter. They've been sitting in my inbox for far too long, and I really appreciate so much the kind words!

Sammy – Don't you worry. I won't stop. After the holidays, I hope to get back to writing and beta-ing FULL FORCE!

TrAiNoFhOpE – thank you so much for your lovely compliments. I really like how this is unfolding so far…I promise to update soon!

Beautiful-Liar13 – Thanks for the review. I'm trying to follow the story line true to form…just playing with the behind the scenes stuff. I'm actually really excited that this started before book three, because Harry spends so much free time with Professor Lupin…guess who Hermione might spend some time with… =)

Burnedx2 – Thanks so much…I'm enjoying them together too!

alysha813 – hee hee…I don't think he'll have a heart attack, but I definitely cannot wait to play with his emotions and feelings as their relationship progresses…thanks for your kind words! I'll update soon!

cosmoGirl666 - =)

Mira SeverusSirius Black-Snape – Thanks

bstephens2693 – Thanks! He does make an interesting father figure doesn't he…I think it would be interesting to see him with a young child…I mean in this Hermione is 13, so she's mostly grown…wouldn't it be crazy seeing him take care of a three year old or something…hahaha

Anyways, to all of you….thank you so much for following this story, and any of mine that you might be. I appreciate it so much, and that is truly the best Christmas present a writer could ask for.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to all! 3