Well, this is sort of a little interlude more than an update. Here we go.

First off, I'd like to tell you that you have reached the halfway point in this story, give yourselves a pat on the back. I know that I can get really, really wordy. I also write very deeply involved stories. You might think I've thrown in completely useless things or think I've forgotten about something entirely, but I haven't. trust me. (eh hem, Julia. Stop sweating me, please. I do have a point, you know. It just takes a while to get there sometimes!)

Next, here's a little bit of what's going on in energy's world and why there will be no posting for a little while (sorry!) I am going to be spending a week in completely sunny, no snow in sight, I can wear shorts outside, JAMAICA. Oh hell yeah. If I stay in this frigid hellhole any longer, I might lose my mind a second time.

Don't fret, though. I will be lounging on the beach and drinking (of course ;) and writing and relaxing. So, for the next part of the interlude, here is what you can expect.

For this story, things will be happy and good for nearly everyone for a while. Guess who is not happy. Come on, he lost…anyway…Ron will again sway, maybe forever. Someone makes a choice. Someone will die. Rather important person? Maybe. You'll have to wait and see. I know that some of you want details of what Harry and Colin (and Neville and Seamus) do in their private time. Well, I don't like writing that because I think it makes the love I try to portray ugly, but I might make an exception. Just don't expect anything too graphic.

Aside from this story, I've just started another called Being Harry Potter. It's my version of Being John Malkovich with Harry and the gang. It will likely turn out to be my favorite, I think. Check that one out. It will be the only other thing to get an update between now and when I leave Thursday.

Also, look for a fic inspired by NIN featuring Ron and Draco. It's based off the album Pretty Hate Machine. The songs on it go together real well and tell a little story between a have and a have not. You can thank a long drive to Indy for this idea.

In the last week, I've had a single line echoing thru my head non-stop. "Oh man, I just shot Dobby in the face." if anyone knows what that's from, get ready for a fic based on that movie. (well, it wasn't Dobby who got shot, but that's what's in my head.)

And finally, an entirely different HP world. Cross some Star Wars ideas about the Dark Side with Unforgivable curses, add my special herbs and spices (crack) and you'll get a very interesting story. Maybe they'll have lightsabres. That would be neat. (writes that down…)

And on the last thing I want to do, here's a shout out to all my wonderful reviewers.

Wheezy, Kay, Tiger Lily, Adakie, Gwen, Ashley, Harrysboy, James, OPenWIndowGUy, tenshi-chan, Ryolin, Geladwyn. Now a few special shout outs.

First off, the very observant Shimmerwings. Thanks a lot. One thing, though. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Just wondering. Find me that picture, you still get your Harry/Ron.

Elske/Cariad- didn't mean to give any nightmares. Sorry. Don't worry about Ron's happy ending. He'll be content.

Mare- stand by for some yummy Neville and Seamus yumminess (also see Being Harry Potter) glad to make you happy.

teethshaver- last but certainly not least. Wanna be my muse? I've always wondered where people get muses anyway. Walmart? Feel free to use my version of the Creeveys. Maybe if enough people write them intelligently, then they won't be so overlooked and underused. Oh, and you might feel more than hate for Draco, depending if I digress and tell a side story (and I probably will….)

See you in about 10 days!!!!! I'd show you my great tan and pics when I get back, but well, you know…. Thanks for reading and I guess I'll see ya!!!