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Ch. 3: Ten Years in the Making
A/N: Wow, I'm moving fast! I just posted ch. 1, and I just sent ch. 2 to my beta- reader (thanks PurpleSailorSaturn7!! PS- Go read her fics!!!). I'm going to try and get this one done tonight too... Buenos suertes a mi (good luck to me!)...
Disclaimer: If you seriously believe when I say I own Harry Potter, I think it's time to take those little pills again...
***
It had been one year. One year since the impossible had happened. But it had. And they had managed to get on with their lives. For the most part. The memories were still there, and always would be. But they tried to make the best of things.
"I understand that there's a position open in the fall for a Quidditch professor," Ron said to Professor Dumbledore. The wise old man smiled.
"Why, yes there is. Would you like to apply for that position, Mr. Weasley?" Dumbledore asked, a glint in his eyes. Ron's face started to blush slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Yes sir. It would be a great honor to me if I could work here at Hogwarts," Ron said. Dumbledore nodded.
"I'll keep that in mind, and I will contact you with my decision in a month's time," Dumbledore replied. Ron shifted uncomfortably in the chair he was sitting in.
"Um, sir, Professor Dumbledore?" Ron asked nervously. Dumbledore looked up at him from the papers he had been shuffling through. "Would you, I mean, if you're not too busy, do you think you could possibly preside over mine and Hermione's wedding?" Ron asked, rushing through the end. Dumbledore smiled.
"I was wondering if you were going to ask me that. When do you want to have the ceremony?" Dumbledore asked.
Ron turned bright red to match his hair. "Well, Hermione and I have been talking, and I think we both agree that we want to have it on July 31. Harry's birthday," Ron said, biting his bottom lip slightly. Dumbledore raised one eyebrow curiously, but didn't comment.
"Very well. I will see you then, and most likely have the results of your application," Dumbledore said. Ron stood and thanked him profusely, then left the small circular office.
The next day, another person was sitting in that chair, her bushy brown hair just visible over the back.
"Good afternoon Professor. How are you today?" she asked politely, a warm smile on her face.
"I'm fine, thank you. Now what brings you here today Miss Granger?" Dumbledore asked. Hermione smiled.
"I wish to apply for the position of Charms teacher. I really would like to teach here. It's the only job I can imagine myself in," Hermione said. Dumbledore smiled.
"I'm sure you would be an excellent teacher," Dumbledore said. Hermione blushed.
"Thank you, Professor. Has Ron spoken to you sir?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Yes he has, and yes, I would be honored to preside over your wedding. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some paperwork I need to work on," Dumbledore said. Hermione thanked him again and left the office.
A few minutes later, Dumbledore heard a knock on his door. He stood up from his desk curiously to see who it was. He opened the door, and smiled in surprise.
"Ms. Weasley, how nice to see you again. Please, come in," Dumbledore said, going back to his desk. "How may I help you today?"
"Professor, sir, I know that I just graduated and all, but I had heard that Professor Binns was finally going to retire, and I was wondering if I could possibly apply for the job?" Ginny asked, looking down at her lap, her hands twisting together.
"I think I could put you down on the list for possible applicants. I'm sure you would make a wonderful teacher, no matter when you graduated," Dumbledore said, smiling. Ginny blushed, and thanked Dumbledore, getting up and leaving. Dumbledore smiled to himself.
He flipped to a piece of paper in a folder on his desk. Smiling a little, he wrote something down, then closed the folder and placed it in a drawer in his desk. Then he stood up and left his office.
***
Dumbledore stood at the altar, looking out across the happy faces. All of a sudden, music started playing, and the doors at the back of the church opened, revealing Hermione in a flowing white gown, her hair tied back in an elegant bun. Her father held her arm as he led her down the aisle, smiles on both their faces. Her father let go of her as she stood facing Ron, who was wearing a crisp black tuxedo. Both wore gigantic smiles on their faces, but one could detect a hint of sadness in their eyes. Clearing his throat, Dumbledore began the proceedings.
"We are gathered here today to honor the marriage of two people bound by love for the other. No two people can be more perfect than Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasly. Their love is pure and true, and to show it to each other, they have requested to read their own vows," Dumbledore said, smiling at his two former students. Ron blushed slightly, then cleared his throat, facing Hermione.
"Hermione, my love, my friend. If there was a word that could represent how I feel about you, it would have to be the longest, most poetic, and prettiest word in any language. I haven't found that word yet, but I'm still looking. I love you more than words can describe. I love you more than the world. I can't live without you. I ask of you, please, forever be mine, no matter what happens between us. You are my life," Ron said, causing many dry eyes to disappear. Mrs. Weasly could be heard sobbing loudly from her seat, her husband quietly shushing her. Hermione smiled.
"Ron, at first, I couldn't live with you. Now I can't live without you. You are like the sun to me. My world revolves around you. Nothing could honor me more than being your wife. It fills my heart with joy to know that I will be with you for eternity. I love you, and nothing can keep us apart," Hermione said tenderly. Now it was Mrs. Granger's turn to be sobbing. Hermione's face was blushed with happiness and joy, her eyes locked with Ron's. Dumbledore cleared his throat again, and Hermione and Ron looked at him.
"It is now time to present each other your rings, to symbolize the never-ending circle of love shared between the two of you," Dumbledore said, gesturing to each of them. Ron turned to his brother Charlie, who was his best man, while Hermione turned to Ginny. They turned back, and each was smiling even more.
"Hermione, please accept this token of my love for you. May our love be as enduring as the diamond upon it and our trust as never-ending as the band that holds it close to you," Ron said, taking the ring out of it's case and sliding it onto her left hand. Hermione took out a simple gold band from the box she held.
"This band may appear plain, but to others, so may our love. If you look closer though, you will see that love cannot be plain, just as this band is not plain. Cherish the love it symbolizes, and the friendship it honors," Hermione said, a tear sliding down her cheek. She placed the ring on Ron's finger. He lifted his hand up for a moment to examine it, then smiled at Hermione. He then turned his attention back to Dumbledore.
"By the power vested in me by the Minister of Magic, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," Dumbledore said happily, addressing Ron. Without a moments hesitation, Ron and Hermione locked in a passionate kiss. Moments later, they broke apart, and holding hands, headed for the back of the church to a waiting limousine.
A little while later, they were at a banquet hall for their reception. After taking many pictures, they cut the cake. After some time, Sirius came up to congratulate them.
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley," Sirius said, a smile on his lips. Hermione rolled her eyes at the older man.
"Call me Hermione, I don't think I'm ready to be called 'Mrs.' yet, even if it means I'm married to Ron," she said. Sirius smiled a little more.
"I know. I'm just giving you a hard time. So, what was so special about the ring you gave Ron?" Sirius asked curiously. Hermione smiled in a sad sort of way.
"See for yourself," Ron said, holding up his hand for Sirius to see the ring. He gasped as he saw the inscription, a lightning bolt with an H on one side and a P on the other.
"But, I don't understand," Sirius was saying with a confused look on his face. "Why?" was all he could say before his voice cracked with emotions. Hermione looked slightly guilty, but tried to explain nevertheless.
"Sirius, I'm sorry. It's just, I couldn't imagine a life without Harry. I can't even contemplate not having Harry at the wedding, in some way. It was my way of having him there, for all of us. I want Harry to be a part of my marriage. He is our brother, and he deserves to be part of it, even if he is... gone...," Hermione managed the last part, biting her lip a little. A tear had started to trickle down Sirius's cheek. Hermione went up to him and gave him a big hug. He just started crying on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry Hermione, I didn't mean to break down like this. It's just, everything has happened so soon, and now you two are honoring Harry like this. I'm sorry. Thank you. Thank you for doing this for Harry. For me," Sirius said, wiping his eyes on his sleeve, then walking off into the crowd. Hermione shot Ron a worried look, but he just shrugged, then took her hand, leading her onto the dance floor to dance.
A few minutes later, Dumbledore came up to Ron and Hermione who were talking with Ginny at the moment. He cleared his throat, and everyone greeted him.
"I have good news for all of you. Starting on September 1, the three of you will be teaching at Hogwarts. Congratulations," Dumbledore said, smiling. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny all looked shocked, but happily thanked Dumbledore. They continued their conversation, each with a new hope for the coming year.
***
"Five years ago, our world took a drastic change. At the apex of his power, Lord Voldemort was defeated by a man, hardly out of his childhood. All of you know who I am talking about. Harry Potter. My first act as Minister of Magic is to dedicate July 31 as Harry Potter Day, in memorial to the boy who saved us all from the darkness. Thank you Harry, and may your name live on forever in infamy," Minister of Magic Sirius Black said from the podium in front of the Ministry building. Cheers erupted from the crowd. Sirius smiled, looking out on the happy faces. "You deserve it, Harry," he said quietly, his eyes glancing towards heaven for just an instant.
Sirius walked into the building behind him and went to his new office. He sat down in his leather chair and closed his eyes for a moment, relishing in the calm he finally had the chance to enjoy. He sat up quickly when he heard a knock on his door.
"Come in!" he said happily as he saw Ron, Hermione, and Ginny standing at the door. They came in, and Sirius conjured them some chairs. Sirius smiled as he looked at the three people before him. "So, how have you all been? How's little Harry?" Sirius asked.
"We're fine, thanks. Harry is doing just fine. He's really enjoying the daycare we have him in. Thank goodness it's not a Muggle one, they'd kick him out. He's always making things come to him with his mind. It scared me to death the first time he did it," Hermione was saying. Sirius laughed.
"How about you Ginny? How are things with Frank?" Sirius asked the younger of the three. She smiled, then held up her hand. Sirius gasped.
"We're getting married! I'm so happy," Ginny said, beaming at the ring on her finger. Ron rolled his eyes at his sister.
"Well, congratulations. When's the big day?" Sirius asked. Ginny blushed and looked down at her hands.
"We're not sure yet, but I think it's going to be in the spring sometime," Ginny said. Sirius smiled.
"Make sure you remember to invite me. I don't want to miss such a big occasion," Sirius said.
"Speaking of which, congratulations on becoming minister. I guess being an Auror for five years really paid off," Ron said. Sirius just smiled.
"Thank you Sirius. Now everyone will always remember," Ginny said. Tears had started to form in her eyes, although there was still a smile on her face. Sirius knew the feeling, and stood up, coming to her side and giving her arm a reassuring squeeze.
"Your welcome," he said. Nothing else needed to be said on the topic, a silent understanding coming to all in the room.
***
Twenty or so people were gathered in a small Muggle church, a smile on everyone's faces. As the music began, two little girls came out throwing flower petals on the ground, followed by a little boy in a suit, holding a pillow with a ring on it. The little boy smiled towards his parents, both standing at the front of the church. Then came the bride, her long red hair flowing behind her, a circle of fresh flowers around her forehead. Her father, also with bright red hair, led her down the aisle. Once there, she faced her soon-to-be-husband, a Muggle, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and glasses.
A little while later, the girl was no longer Ginny Weasley, but instead, Mrs. Frank Becker. Everyone celebrated, but most who knew Ginny could tell she felt slighty guilty about marrying someone else, and could see the sadness in her eyes, even though she had found someone new to love. While cutting the cake that day, she made a startling announcement to everyone in the room that she was pregnant, adding one more reason for everyone to rejoice and congratulate the newlyweds.
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A/N: Ah, so it took a BIT longer than anticipated.. sorry to everyone who's been looking forward to this. My week was just a bit crazier than I had planned for... the ending to this chapter kind of went downhill too, mostly because I wanted to get it written already... I promise I'll do better on the next chapter. Anyway, that's when the real story is going to start! Yay!
Here are my thanks! (if you review, you might just get your name up here!)
Christina: muchas gracias, mi amiga mejor! dulce tan infierno! (is that right, lol?) :-)
Felicity Dream: hmm, thanks for the suggestion, I'll think about it.
Kelzery: never fear, I have at least 12 chapters planned right now...
Kate Potter: thanks!
Rose Wing: thanks for the suggestions, I think I'm going to take all of the titles suggested into consideration, then maybe combine them all into one somehow.... neway, thanks!
And as always, thanks to my wonderful beta-reader, PurpleSailorSaturn7! Go read her fics!!!!!
A/N 2: Sorry, I just realized this didn't load right, so I'm trying again! Thanks for your patience!!!!
A/N 3 (3-29-02): I'm re-formatting this for (*hopefully*) an easier read. Plus I have some mistakes to fix in some of the chapters. Please bear with me!
Ch. 3: Ten Years in the Making
A/N: Wow, I'm moving fast! I just posted ch. 1, and I just sent ch. 2 to my beta- reader (thanks PurpleSailorSaturn7!! PS- Go read her fics!!!). I'm going to try and get this one done tonight too... Buenos suertes a mi (good luck to me!)...
Disclaimer: If you seriously believe when I say I own Harry Potter, I think it's time to take those little pills again...
***
It had been one year. One year since the impossible had happened. But it had. And they had managed to get on with their lives. For the most part. The memories were still there, and always would be. But they tried to make the best of things.
"I understand that there's a position open in the fall for a Quidditch professor," Ron said to Professor Dumbledore. The wise old man smiled.
"Why, yes there is. Would you like to apply for that position, Mr. Weasley?" Dumbledore asked, a glint in his eyes. Ron's face started to blush slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Yes sir. It would be a great honor to me if I could work here at Hogwarts," Ron said. Dumbledore nodded.
"I'll keep that in mind, and I will contact you with my decision in a month's time," Dumbledore replied. Ron shifted uncomfortably in the chair he was sitting in.
"Um, sir, Professor Dumbledore?" Ron asked nervously. Dumbledore looked up at him from the papers he had been shuffling through. "Would you, I mean, if you're not too busy, do you think you could possibly preside over mine and Hermione's wedding?" Ron asked, rushing through the end. Dumbledore smiled.
"I was wondering if you were going to ask me that. When do you want to have the ceremony?" Dumbledore asked.
Ron turned bright red to match his hair. "Well, Hermione and I have been talking, and I think we both agree that we want to have it on July 31. Harry's birthday," Ron said, biting his bottom lip slightly. Dumbledore raised one eyebrow curiously, but didn't comment.
"Very well. I will see you then, and most likely have the results of your application," Dumbledore said. Ron stood and thanked him profusely, then left the small circular office.
The next day, another person was sitting in that chair, her bushy brown hair just visible over the back.
"Good afternoon Professor. How are you today?" she asked politely, a warm smile on her face.
"I'm fine, thank you. Now what brings you here today Miss Granger?" Dumbledore asked. Hermione smiled.
"I wish to apply for the position of Charms teacher. I really would like to teach here. It's the only job I can imagine myself in," Hermione said. Dumbledore smiled.
"I'm sure you would be an excellent teacher," Dumbledore said. Hermione blushed.
"Thank you, Professor. Has Ron spoken to you sir?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Yes he has, and yes, I would be honored to preside over your wedding. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some paperwork I need to work on," Dumbledore said. Hermione thanked him again and left the office.
A few minutes later, Dumbledore heard a knock on his door. He stood up from his desk curiously to see who it was. He opened the door, and smiled in surprise.
"Ms. Weasley, how nice to see you again. Please, come in," Dumbledore said, going back to his desk. "How may I help you today?"
"Professor, sir, I know that I just graduated and all, but I had heard that Professor Binns was finally going to retire, and I was wondering if I could possibly apply for the job?" Ginny asked, looking down at her lap, her hands twisting together.
"I think I could put you down on the list for possible applicants. I'm sure you would make a wonderful teacher, no matter when you graduated," Dumbledore said, smiling. Ginny blushed, and thanked Dumbledore, getting up and leaving. Dumbledore smiled to himself.
He flipped to a piece of paper in a folder on his desk. Smiling a little, he wrote something down, then closed the folder and placed it in a drawer in his desk. Then he stood up and left his office.
***
Dumbledore stood at the altar, looking out across the happy faces. All of a sudden, music started playing, and the doors at the back of the church opened, revealing Hermione in a flowing white gown, her hair tied back in an elegant bun. Her father held her arm as he led her down the aisle, smiles on both their faces. Her father let go of her as she stood facing Ron, who was wearing a crisp black tuxedo. Both wore gigantic smiles on their faces, but one could detect a hint of sadness in their eyes. Clearing his throat, Dumbledore began the proceedings.
"We are gathered here today to honor the marriage of two people bound by love for the other. No two people can be more perfect than Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasly. Their love is pure and true, and to show it to each other, they have requested to read their own vows," Dumbledore said, smiling at his two former students. Ron blushed slightly, then cleared his throat, facing Hermione.
"Hermione, my love, my friend. If there was a word that could represent how I feel about you, it would have to be the longest, most poetic, and prettiest word in any language. I haven't found that word yet, but I'm still looking. I love you more than words can describe. I love you more than the world. I can't live without you. I ask of you, please, forever be mine, no matter what happens between us. You are my life," Ron said, causing many dry eyes to disappear. Mrs. Weasly could be heard sobbing loudly from her seat, her husband quietly shushing her. Hermione smiled.
"Ron, at first, I couldn't live with you. Now I can't live without you. You are like the sun to me. My world revolves around you. Nothing could honor me more than being your wife. It fills my heart with joy to know that I will be with you for eternity. I love you, and nothing can keep us apart," Hermione said tenderly. Now it was Mrs. Granger's turn to be sobbing. Hermione's face was blushed with happiness and joy, her eyes locked with Ron's. Dumbledore cleared his throat again, and Hermione and Ron looked at him.
"It is now time to present each other your rings, to symbolize the never-ending circle of love shared between the two of you," Dumbledore said, gesturing to each of them. Ron turned to his brother Charlie, who was his best man, while Hermione turned to Ginny. They turned back, and each was smiling even more.
"Hermione, please accept this token of my love for you. May our love be as enduring as the diamond upon it and our trust as never-ending as the band that holds it close to you," Ron said, taking the ring out of it's case and sliding it onto her left hand. Hermione took out a simple gold band from the box she held.
"This band may appear plain, but to others, so may our love. If you look closer though, you will see that love cannot be plain, just as this band is not plain. Cherish the love it symbolizes, and the friendship it honors," Hermione said, a tear sliding down her cheek. She placed the ring on Ron's finger. He lifted his hand up for a moment to examine it, then smiled at Hermione. He then turned his attention back to Dumbledore.
"By the power vested in me by the Minister of Magic, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," Dumbledore said happily, addressing Ron. Without a moments hesitation, Ron and Hermione locked in a passionate kiss. Moments later, they broke apart, and holding hands, headed for the back of the church to a waiting limousine.
A little while later, they were at a banquet hall for their reception. After taking many pictures, they cut the cake. After some time, Sirius came up to congratulate them.
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley," Sirius said, a smile on his lips. Hermione rolled her eyes at the older man.
"Call me Hermione, I don't think I'm ready to be called 'Mrs.' yet, even if it means I'm married to Ron," she said. Sirius smiled a little more.
"I know. I'm just giving you a hard time. So, what was so special about the ring you gave Ron?" Sirius asked curiously. Hermione smiled in a sad sort of way.
"See for yourself," Ron said, holding up his hand for Sirius to see the ring. He gasped as he saw the inscription, a lightning bolt with an H on one side and a P on the other.
"But, I don't understand," Sirius was saying with a confused look on his face. "Why?" was all he could say before his voice cracked with emotions. Hermione looked slightly guilty, but tried to explain nevertheless.
"Sirius, I'm sorry. It's just, I couldn't imagine a life without Harry. I can't even contemplate not having Harry at the wedding, in some way. It was my way of having him there, for all of us. I want Harry to be a part of my marriage. He is our brother, and he deserves to be part of it, even if he is... gone...," Hermione managed the last part, biting her lip a little. A tear had started to trickle down Sirius's cheek. Hermione went up to him and gave him a big hug. He just started crying on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry Hermione, I didn't mean to break down like this. It's just, everything has happened so soon, and now you two are honoring Harry like this. I'm sorry. Thank you. Thank you for doing this for Harry. For me," Sirius said, wiping his eyes on his sleeve, then walking off into the crowd. Hermione shot Ron a worried look, but he just shrugged, then took her hand, leading her onto the dance floor to dance.
A few minutes later, Dumbledore came up to Ron and Hermione who were talking with Ginny at the moment. He cleared his throat, and everyone greeted him.
"I have good news for all of you. Starting on September 1, the three of you will be teaching at Hogwarts. Congratulations," Dumbledore said, smiling. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny all looked shocked, but happily thanked Dumbledore. They continued their conversation, each with a new hope for the coming year.
***
"Five years ago, our world took a drastic change. At the apex of his power, Lord Voldemort was defeated by a man, hardly out of his childhood. All of you know who I am talking about. Harry Potter. My first act as Minister of Magic is to dedicate July 31 as Harry Potter Day, in memorial to the boy who saved us all from the darkness. Thank you Harry, and may your name live on forever in infamy," Minister of Magic Sirius Black said from the podium in front of the Ministry building. Cheers erupted from the crowd. Sirius smiled, looking out on the happy faces. "You deserve it, Harry," he said quietly, his eyes glancing towards heaven for just an instant.
Sirius walked into the building behind him and went to his new office. He sat down in his leather chair and closed his eyes for a moment, relishing in the calm he finally had the chance to enjoy. He sat up quickly when he heard a knock on his door.
"Come in!" he said happily as he saw Ron, Hermione, and Ginny standing at the door. They came in, and Sirius conjured them some chairs. Sirius smiled as he looked at the three people before him. "So, how have you all been? How's little Harry?" Sirius asked.
"We're fine, thanks. Harry is doing just fine. He's really enjoying the daycare we have him in. Thank goodness it's not a Muggle one, they'd kick him out. He's always making things come to him with his mind. It scared me to death the first time he did it," Hermione was saying. Sirius laughed.
"How about you Ginny? How are things with Frank?" Sirius asked the younger of the three. She smiled, then held up her hand. Sirius gasped.
"We're getting married! I'm so happy," Ginny said, beaming at the ring on her finger. Ron rolled his eyes at his sister.
"Well, congratulations. When's the big day?" Sirius asked. Ginny blushed and looked down at her hands.
"We're not sure yet, but I think it's going to be in the spring sometime," Ginny said. Sirius smiled.
"Make sure you remember to invite me. I don't want to miss such a big occasion," Sirius said.
"Speaking of which, congratulations on becoming minister. I guess being an Auror for five years really paid off," Ron said. Sirius just smiled.
"Thank you Sirius. Now everyone will always remember," Ginny said. Tears had started to form in her eyes, although there was still a smile on her face. Sirius knew the feeling, and stood up, coming to her side and giving her arm a reassuring squeeze.
"Your welcome," he said. Nothing else needed to be said on the topic, a silent understanding coming to all in the room.
***
Twenty or so people were gathered in a small Muggle church, a smile on everyone's faces. As the music began, two little girls came out throwing flower petals on the ground, followed by a little boy in a suit, holding a pillow with a ring on it. The little boy smiled towards his parents, both standing at the front of the church. Then came the bride, her long red hair flowing behind her, a circle of fresh flowers around her forehead. Her father, also with bright red hair, led her down the aisle. Once there, she faced her soon-to-be-husband, a Muggle, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and glasses.
A little while later, the girl was no longer Ginny Weasley, but instead, Mrs. Frank Becker. Everyone celebrated, but most who knew Ginny could tell she felt slighty guilty about marrying someone else, and could see the sadness in her eyes, even though she had found someone new to love. While cutting the cake that day, she made a startling announcement to everyone in the room that she was pregnant, adding one more reason for everyone to rejoice and congratulate the newlyweds.
***
A/N: Ah, so it took a BIT longer than anticipated.. sorry to everyone who's been looking forward to this. My week was just a bit crazier than I had planned for... the ending to this chapter kind of went downhill too, mostly because I wanted to get it written already... I promise I'll do better on the next chapter. Anyway, that's when the real story is going to start! Yay!
Here are my thanks! (if you review, you might just get your name up here!)
Christina: muchas gracias, mi amiga mejor! dulce tan infierno! (is that right, lol?) :-)
Felicity Dream: hmm, thanks for the suggestion, I'll think about it.
Kelzery: never fear, I have at least 12 chapters planned right now...
Kate Potter: thanks!
Rose Wing: thanks for the suggestions, I think I'm going to take all of the titles suggested into consideration, then maybe combine them all into one somehow.... neway, thanks!
And as always, thanks to my wonderful beta-reader, PurpleSailorSaturn7! Go read her fics!!!!!
A/N 2: Sorry, I just realized this didn't load right, so I'm trying again! Thanks for your patience!!!!
A/N 3 (3-29-02): I'm re-formatting this for (*hopefully*) an easier read. Plus I have some mistakes to fix in some of the chapters. Please bear with me!