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Chapter Three

The Revelation

The next two weeks passed quickly. As hard as it was for him to believe, Harry thought this visit was even better than the other ones. He was having the best time of his life. Hermione wrote everyday and Harry was able to read The Daily Prophet as he ate breakfast. It seemed that the Death Eater attacks had stopped. Mr. Weasley kept everyone up to date on the investigations into the missing people and any news on the movement of Death Eaters.

This is where I belong Harry realized while eating breakfast one morning. The only people who were missing were Sirius and Hermione, but Harry had received letters from them yesterday and replied.

Three days after he had arrived at the burrow Fred, George, Harry, Ron, and Ginny received their letters from Hogwarts. This year along with their new schoolbooks they were told to bring dress robes. The letter explained that, fourth year students and higher would be allowed to attend an end of the year ball, it also mentioned a Halloween ball.

Ron and Harry spent a lot of their time outside. They went swimming in the pond or worked on schoolwork.

"We have to be sure to tell Hermione that we actually did our school work without her being here, nagging us." Ron said as he laughed, even though Hermione wasn't there Mrs. Weasley reminded them every day that they did have homework that they had to finish before the start of term. They were often joined by Ginny who seemed to be over her previous crush on Harry. Harry and Ginny had engaged in many conversations on topics ranging from school to quidditch, even to Voldemort. Harry felt completely comfortable with the youngest Weasley and even considered telling her the truth about Sirius and everything that had happened at the end of last year.

Ron was irritated with Ginny's obvious acceptance into his group of friends and would often leave when she joined the group. Harry couldn't really understand why and it was on one of these occasions that Harry and Ginny where left outside in the sun. Today's conversation was centered on last year's Yule Ball.

"Well, I only went with Neville because I wanted to go. He was a terrible dancer! I think my toes are still recovering." Ginny said with a grin.

"Yeah, I didn't really have a good time either. Parvati and Padma left Ron and I after the first dance and began talking with some Beauxbatons students. I don't even think they noticed when we left."

"I saw the two of you sneak off, I secretly wanted to go with you mainly to give my feet a break. Where did the two of you go to?"

"Oh, we went out to the garden. We accidentally overheard Hagrid telling Madam Maxime about his mum."

"You did?!?!" Ginny exclaimed with mock horror. "Does he know?"

"NO! We didn't feel that it was right to interrupt but Snape was around and we didn't want to get yelled at again."

Ginny and Harry laughed knowing the Potion Master's notorious bad temper. "Hey, do you want to go for a swim?" Ginny offered.

"Sure." Harry said wanting to get away from the transfiguration essay he was currently writing.

After retreating inside for a moment they reemerged clad in swimsuits. Harry glanced at Ginny in her red swimsuit. She looked amazing Harry thought he quickly scolded himself for thinking about Ron's little sister this way. The next few hours were spent lazily swimming in the cool water. It was at least twenty degrees cooler, in the pond than it was in the grass.

"Neville couldn't stop looking at Hermione." Ginny said returning to their earlier conversation.

"What?" Harry asked cocking his eyebrow.

"You know, he's crazy about her but I know for a fact that it's not reciprocated. You're telling me you and Ron didn't know!"

"Err… we suspected that he liked her somewhat but I didn't know he was that crazy about her."

"Just don't tell Ron, Okay?" Ginny asked.

"Sure, but why not."

"I don't think Hermione would appreciate her business being spread with out her permission. That's all. Plus I don't want Neville being beaten to a pulp."

"Okay, I won't tell Ron." Harry said grinning.

"Tell me what?" Ron asked having emerged from the Burrow wearing his swim trunks. He quickly dove in causing a huge splash to spray Harry and Ginny.

"Oh nothing." Harry tried to say looking for Ginny for support.

"I was just telling Harry about my letters with Toby Murry, you know the Ravenclaw from my year. He hinted that he liked me in his last letter and I didn't want you attacking him. I don't like him that way so you don't have to be the protective older brother that I know you are." Ginny said trying to smooth over the situation. "So, what do you think the Cannon's chances are this year?" Harry knew this would get Ron's mind off what Ginny had been talking about. The three soon were talking animatedly, as they swam, about Quidditch. Ron seemed to feel that this was the Cannon's year to win the league, especially now that they had Wood on the team.

"He says that EVERY year." Ginny whispered in Harry's ear as she got out, "I've been in here long enough, I need to get back to Ancient Rune's. I still have five inches of an essay to write." She finished a little louder allowing her brother to know where she was going. Harry and Ron stayed in the pond for another hour splashing around and burning off energy that they could not use writing essays. Finally Mrs. Weasley's voice drifted out to where they were in the pond. "Harry, Ron time to get out of the pond. You two still have homework to finish." They begrudgingly got out and were soon dry and headed back into the Burrow where they would finish the essays they had been working on.

A few days latter, while Harry and Ron were taking a swim in the pond Ron brought up the subject of Hermione and Victor "What does she see in him? Why is she at his house this summer instead of being here with us, with you? We just need to have fun this summer!"

Harry had heard all of this before; Ron talked about it at least once every day. "If I didn't know better I would say you like her Ron!" Harry said. Ron blushed in response. There was a noise behind him and Harry turned to see Ginny walking out in her swim suit, obviously planning to join them.

"Can I join you?" Ginny asked when she saw that they knew she was coming. "Sure" Harry said. Ginny dropped her towel by Ron and Harry's and jumped in. When she came back up to the surface she giggled. "What?" Ron demanded.

"Oh, I think YOU know Ron!" Ginny responded giggling slightly as she spoke. "I over heard your conversation about Hermione. You like her!! You know I'm right, RON!! Just admit it!" Ginny dove under water to avoid being splashed by Ron.

"No I don't!" Ron protested. Harry grinned at the siblings arguing and noted that Ron's ears had flushed. He knew Ginny was right. Harry shook his head laughing as he got out of the pond and dried off. Why had he not noticed Rons feelings before now?

"Hey, Where are you going?" Ginny and Ron asked in unison.

"I'm getting hungry for lunch, I think your Mum has something almost done." Harry explained as he walked towards the house.

"Wait up!" Ginny yelled as she hurried to get out of the pond and dry off having spent very little time in the water. Harry waited for her to catch up. Ron was right behind her. Ginny had only been in the pond a few miniutes but her hair was completely wet. She looked beautiful no matter what Harry noted. This wasn't the first time he had noticed the youngest Weasley and secretly he hoped it would be the last. This wasn't the kind of feelings he should be having for his best friend's little sister but then again it was better than falling for his best friend like Ron had obviously done.

"Ron, Harry, Ginny, it's time for lunch!!!" Mrs. Weasley's voice floated out into the garden and reached the trio's ears. They walked together up to the house, still laughing about Ron's obvious feelings for Hermione. When they entered the house they found that the entire Weasley family, except Percy, was already at the table. Mr. Weasley had come home from work for lunch. "After lunch I expect all of you to de-gnome the garden again." Mrs. Weasley stated as she fixed sandwiches for everyone.

"Can't Mum we are on the verge of a new creation, we have to get back up to our room and finish it." Fred said. George nodded in agreement.

"You two and your 'creations'!" Mrs. Weasly exclaimed, "What is it this time?"

"Mum, if we told you it wouldn't be a surprise!" George said.

"Okay you two can 'work' Ron, Ginny, Bill and Charlie what excuses do you have?" Mrs. Weasley asked knowing that her other children would try to get out of the chore. All that they said was "Umm..."

"Good, the four of you will de-gnome the garden!" Mrs. Weasley said in a mater-of-fact way ending all discussion on the matter.

"Mrs. Weasley, what about me?" Harry asked sheepishly.

"Oh, Harry you don't have to help with the chores you can do what ever you would like." Mrs. Weasley replied.

"But I would like to help de-gnome the garden." Harry said feeling every pair of eyes at the table turn to look at him. "We don't have gnome's at the Dursleys and I don't mind helping. The Dursleys maid me do all of the work and none of you will let me lift a finger while I'm here. It's weird not to help even a little."

It was obvious that Mrs. Weasley didn't know what to say to that. For several seconds she looked as if she were about to cry but then pulled herself together and said, "If you want to Harry, it is up to you."

After that the table was back to a constant murmur of voices. Harry couldn't decide which conversation to join. Bill and Charlie were talking about their plans for the next day, George and Fred were secretly talking about their latest creation, Ginny and Ron were talking about Quiditch at Hogwarts. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were not talking at first, but as Harry was about to join Ron's conversation with Ginny Mr. Weasley quietly said, "Molly I have a bit of disturbing news, there hasn't been a Death Eater attack in over a week. Fudge of course thinks that is proof that Dumbledore is crazy and that you-know-who isn't back but Dumbledore and I are on alert. They did this last time right before every large attack; they would not attack for a week or more, almost like they were saving their power to strike." By the end of this news everyone at the table was starring at Mr. Weasley. He blushed when he realized all eyes were on him.

"Everyone go back to your own conversations." Mrs. Weasley said breaking the silence, but no one spoke.

"Is that true?" Bill asked looking worried.

"Yes, I'm afraid it its true. I don't want to keep anything from you kids. Bill, Charlie I know you live by your selves but you are still our kids. I want all of you to be aware of what is going on and stick together wherever you go. Don't go wandering off by your selves." As he spoke Mr. Weasley's eyes moved from face to face and ended on Harrys. Harry knew that he had to be extra careful but he wanted to help so much.

"Is there anything we can do to help?" Ginny asked, expressing what was going through Harry's head.

"No, the best thing for you kids to do is go about as usual just be more aware of your surroundings. You, Harry, Ron, George and Fred need to get ready to go back to Hogwarts. It is the safest place for anyone to be and you need to finish your education. I hate to tell all of you this but I feel you need to know." Mr. Weasley looked deep into Ginny's eyes while he said this. Ginny, who was seated next to Harry, grabbed Harry's hand on instinct. Harry didn't pull away but he felt awkward.

"Tomorrow we are going into Diagon Alley to buy your school things. Ginny I think you out grew your dress robes, Ron I think you did too, we can buy you new ones." Mrs. Weasley said cheerfully trying to change the subject.

"Okay Mum, that sounds good." Ginney said, suddenly releasing Harry's hand, after realizing she was holding it. Harry grinned and tried to meet Ginny's eyes but she wouldn't look up. They were both blushing.

Everyone returned to their conversations but it was a somber mood. After lunch the twins returned to their room to finish working on their new creation. Everyone else went out side. Harry could still hear Mr. and Mrs. Weasley talking.

"I'm sorry to spoil Harry's good summer, I didn't think they would really be listening to us, but everyone needs to know the truth and especially Harry." Mr. Weasley explained to his wife.

"Arthur, I know why you did it and I'm glad you did. We know how not telling him turned out, with the whole Black thing, this time he needs to be prepared for what ever may happen." Mrs. Weasley said, reassuring her husband.

"Harry are you coming?" Ron yelled from across the garden. Harry turned and ran over to the large group of gnome's that had come out of their hole's to see what was going on. Ron grabbed one by the ankles and twirled around and let it fly over the garden wall. "Beat THAT!" Ron challenged.

Pushing aside the sinking feeling that he had, Harry grabbed another gnome and followed what Ron had done. Harry's gnome flew farther than Rons. Soon everyone was trying to out do each other and gnomes were flying through the air.

"Harry beat this!" Ron yelled as he let another gnome fly.

Harry couldn't resist the challenge; he grabbed the nearest gnome and twirled it around. After he let go the whole group watched it fly.

"Wow Harry that was really good." Bill admired. He followed suit and soon the air was full of flying gnomes. The group laughed as they tried to out through each other.

By the time Mrs. Weasley called them in for dinner everyone had worked up a large appetite.

With a Pop! Mr. Weasley appeared in the middle of the kitchen right next to his wife. "Hi Molly!" Mr. Weasley greeted his wife as he leaned over and kissed her.

"Hi dear, how was the afternoon of work?" Mrs. Weasley asked her husband.

"It was like usually, nothing really, a couple of talking teapots and a pair of shrinking keys. Percy said he had to work late and that he would be home later. He will probably apparate into his bed room." Mr. Weasley said in a sad tone. Percy had barely been at the Burrow since Harry had arrived and from what he understood from Ron and Ginny he had rarely been home since the tournament. He had sided with the Ministry instead of Dumbledore. Percy, like most of the wizarding world, had no idea that Mr. Weasley was helping Dumbledore or that Dumbledore was telling the truth and that Voldemort was back.

Bill and Charlie were putting the tables outside. Mrs. Weasley had suggested eating outside in the de-gnomed back yard. Everyone sat down while Mrs. Weasley floated the food out to the table and served everyone. Harry wound up next to Ginny again. He didn't mind. Ron was across from him and Bill was on his other side. Conversation at dinner was lighter than it had been at lunch.

Ron, Ginny, Harry, Fred and George tried to guess who was going to be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Harry had hoped that Mad-Eye Moody would come back and actually teach this year but he doubted it.

"I bet it's going to be a witch." George guessed.

"It would be a change for sure! As long as we don't have to bring out the old copies of Lockheart's books." Fred agreed.

The conversation turned to Quiditch like it had many other times at the Burrow. Tonight's conversation was centered on who would replace Wood as Keeper.

"I wouldn't mind trying out for the position!" Ron stated. Ginny gave him a weird face but everyone else smiled.

"You should!! It would be SO cool to have you on the team!" Harry said. The twins agreed. Ron blushed at their encouragement. When Ginny overcame her shock she agreed.

"The only problem is I don't have a decent broom." Ron said, sounding defeated.

"We'll take care of that." George said grinning. They sat outside and talked long past the sun set.

"Okay, everyone who is going to Diagon Alley needs to get inside and get to bed. We have to get up early in the morning." Mrs. Weasley said to a response of moans. Even though they complained everyone got up, Charlie was staying at the Burrow tomorrow so he helped his Mum clean up dinner and the tables.

On the way up the stairs Harry heard his name. He turned around to see Fred and George headed up the stairs towards him.

"Hey Harry, can we talk?" George asked.

"Sure." Harry replied not really knowing what they wanted to talk about.

"We promise to pay you back for the money that you lent us. You really don't know how much it is helping us. We've already made three times the amount doing mail orders. Mum finally is letting us sell our stuff. We have a really important meeting tomorrow with one of the owners of Zonko's that might prove to be even more valuable." Fred explained to Harry. While Fred spoke Harry blushed.

"No, you really don't have to pay me back. Like I told you, if you didn't take it I was going to through it down the toilet." Harry insisted. He didn't want to tell the twins but he still didn't believe he deserved the money. He should have never been entered into the tournament.

Fred proposed, "Well… How about we name a candy after you? What if it was in the shape of a lightning bolt, and it makes sparks fly out of the eater's mouth when they talk? We will call it a Harry Potter! And we insist on making you a partner even if it is anonymously. You have made so many contributions that you deserve to be one. Being a partner you will be one of the first to try our candies. Some will make good gift for that cousin of yours."

"Sure! That would be really cool!" Harry couldn't help but grin at the thought of having a candy named after him. This is the kind of fame he didn't mind. Being a partner would be really cool, especially helping the mischief makers test new products on the unsuspecting and greedy cousin Dudley.

"Well, Thanks again Harry! We'll see you in the morning!" George concluded turning to go downstairs. Harry then turned and climbed the remaining stairs to Ron's room.

The morning began earlier than all of the other days Harry had been at the burrow. Mrs. Weasley woke Harry, Ron, Fred and George up about an hour earlier than usual. She had prepared breakfast. As everyone ate Bill and Charlie walked down stairs.

"Mum, is it okay if Fleur joins us in Diagon Alley?" Bill quietly asked trying not to attract everyone's attention.

"What Bill I couldn't hear you?" Mrs. Weasley asked with a grin. Harry knew she had been able to hear him but was giving her son a hard time. Bill repeated himself a bit louder this time. Everyone starred at him causing him to turn a brilliant shade of red.

"Oh, sure she can." Mrs. Weasley replied. She couldn't help but grin. After her statement there was a pop causing everyone to turn their attention to the source of the noise.

"Good morning everyone!" Percy chirped. Everyone muttered their hello's not sounding as chipper as Percy did. "It's a Beautiful day today isn't it?" Percy asked.

"Your in a good mood." Fred noted as he and George appeared at the foot of the stairs.

"Boy's you need to get ready quickly if you are going with us to Diagon Alley." Mrs. Weasley informed the twins.

"Okay." George muttered as he and Fred grabbed toast and dashed upstairs to change. With in an hour everyone was downstairs in front of the fireplace. Bill disapparated before everyone else left to get Fleur. They planed to meet the group at the Leaky Cauldron in thirty minutes.

"Fred, George you go first." Mrs. Weasley said.

"Okay." They responded. In the blink of an eye they were gone.

"O.k. Ginny you go next." Mrs. Weasley said. Ginny stepped up and grabbed a handful of Floo powder. "Diagon Alley" She said after she through the powder into the fire. With one last glance at Harry she disappeared. "Harry, you go next." Mrs. Weasley stated. Harry grabbed a handful of Floo powder and followed Ginny's lead. He through it into the fire and stepped in, careful to take off his glasses and place them safely into his pocket. "Diagon Alley" He exclaimed carefully pronouncing each word clearly, remembering his first experience with Floo powder, in his second year when he wound up in Nockturn Alley by mistake. With a Pop he was gone. He closed his eyes as everything around him spun. He then landed with a thud. Opening his eyes Harry was standing in the Leaky Cauldron face to face with Ginny. She blushed at how close they were; Harry could feel his face reddening as well. He climbed out of the fireplace taking the hand Ginny had offered him to get out. It felt like electricity was flowing through their hands. This was amazing Harry thought not letting go of Ginnys hand, then Pop! Ron appeared grinning at the two of them. With his free hand Harry reached to help Ron out. Ron then noticed Harry's other hand and gave Harry a suspicious eye. Harry dropped it at once realizing what Ron was looking at. Pop, Mrs. Weasley was standing next to Ginny.

"I'm glad everyone made it. Where are the twins?" Mrs. Weasley asked as she started cleaning the soot off everyone.

"Here we are mum!" called George from the bar. He and Fred had sat down and had a warm glass of butterbeer. Mrs. Weasley didn't have time to yell at them because as she opened her mouth Bill and Fleur, hand in hand, appeared on her other side.

"Hi dear" Mrs. Weasley said hugging both her son and Fleur.

"'arry!" Fleur exclaimed clearly excited to see him. She moved and kissed him on both cheeks. "Ron I 'aven't seen you in so long!" She then moved and kissed him on both cheeks. Bill relocated and placed his arm around his girlfriend's waist.

Mrs. Weasley came over to the group. "Fleur how are you?"

"I am good, 'ow are you?" Fleur asked.

"I'm good dear." Mrs. Weasley replied. "Okay, what all do we have to buy?" Mrs. Weasley asked the Hogwarts students. Ron was too busy looking around to answer.

"Well, I have grown so I need to buy new school robes on top of the other supplies we need." Harry answered.

"Okay dear, we will go to Gringotts first and get money then we will go and buy what we need. When are we supposed to meet Hermione?" Mrs. Weasley asked realized that she was missing one of the inseparable trio.

"We are suppose to meet her here any minute now." Harry said realizing Ron was clearly not paying attention to his mother.

"There she is!" Ron pointed out grinning. Harry noticed that Ron's ears were turning a dark shade of red, blending in nicely with his hair. He laughed to himself as he walked towards Hermione to greet her.

"Hello everyone!" Hermione uttered as she gave Harry a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She then gave Ginny a hug, then she moved on to Mrs. Weasley. Ron gave her an irritated look but grinned when she turned and gave him a hug and an awkward kiss on the cheek. Harry caught Ginny's eye and they both laughed, as Ron's ears became darker than the color of his hair. Bill and Fleur were next to receive hugs.

"Where is Victor?" Ron asked having clearly recovered from his moment of silence.

"Well, he is still at his manor. I used floo powder to get here and I have been enjoying a Butterbeer while I waited for you." Hermione answered not phased by Ron's tone.

"Well are we going to go? You can catch up while we walk. We have a lot to accomplish today." Mrs. Weasley said having managed to come back to her senses.

The group moved down Diagon Alley to Gringotts talking about what their summers had been like. While the Hogwarts students talked about the joys of summer and what they were looking forward to next year Mrs. Weasley was in deep conversation with Fleur about the differences between full vellas and part vellas.

"So there is a difference?" Mrs. Weasley asked, glad to be able to have things cleared up.

"Yes, I am 1/4 vela. I 'oo not 'ave ze powerz my grandmozer 'az. My powerz wear off in a few momentz." Fleur explained trying hard to pronounce everything clearly. Her English was improving Harry noted as he allowed himself to listen to their conversation.

"I don't know how to say this politely, but if someone were to want to date you it couldn't be from your powers?" Mrs. Weasley asked as politely as possible.

Fleur smiled and blushed slightly, "No I 'oo not 'ave ze power to do zat." After clearing up this fact Fleur laughed causing Mrs. Weasley to grin. "Zey 'ave to really like me wiz out ze powerz. Most part velaz can tell if ze person is true wiz zere feelingz or if zey only like ze appearance. We do not bozer dating ze one's 'oo do not feel strongly, from zere 'art." Harry noticed Bills ears had turned crimson, Ron was also starring at Fleur turning pink. Mrs. Weasley couldn't stop grinning knowing that Bill had not been tricked into this relationship, and that his hart wouldn't be broken.

Harry wondered looking at Fleur and Bill if he would ever find a perfect match like the two of them. He was walking next to Ginny and looked at her. She was telling Hermione about a new book that she read about that had love potions in it! They both giggled. Ron was on the other side of Hermione; he looked over to Harry and smiled. They had not talked about Ron's new feelings for Hermione. Harry knew they were true but doubted anything would develop between them.

When they reached Gringots the group separated. Fred and George were told to follow the same Goblin as Harry; they went in one direction. Mrs. Weasley, Ron and Ginny went another direction. Hermione stayed in the lobby to change her muggle money and Fleur and Bill went to see their offices.

"We are signing a contract today!" George said. "We have a meeting with one of the owners of Zonko's at the Leaky Cauldron this afternoon for lunch."

"Wow! Does your Mum know?" Harry asked.

"Yeah she does." Fred explained. Harry could see how excited they were.

"Do you think Ron is serious about trying out for the position of Keeper?" George asked.

"Yeah I really do, but he is right, he doesn't have a decent broom." Harry answered, thinking about how much fun it would be to have Ron on the team with him.

"Well we forgot to give him a birthday present and when he said that, we thought we could buy him a broom as a late present. We were thinking about a Firebolt. What do you think?" Fred asked.

Harry was speechless at first, the twins wouldn't want anyone to know, but they were really nice guys. "I think he would be thrilled. But let him be there when you get it so he doesn't think you have done anything to it." Harry added, realizing the act of kindness would look suspicious. The twins understood what Harry meant and they too laughed. Before they knew it the goblin was getting out at Harry's vault.

Harry admired the gold in his vault. This was his fifth year at Hogwarts but it didn't look like he had made much of a dent in his parent's fortune. Most people would kill for his money but Harry always felt that he would give it all up to have his parents alive again. He pushed these sad thoughts out of his head and filled his money pouch with Gold, Silver and Bronze. After he was sure he had enough money for new school robes and dress robes along with the new books and the rest of his school year, he turned and went back into the cart with the twins. Next stop was Fred and George's vault. They hopped out and were gone for about three minutes. When they returned there money pouches were full. The three then returned to the Lobby and sat down with Hermione.

Not too long after they sat down Fleur and Bill had appeared looking to Harry a little flushed. They all sat down and talked. Fleur and Hermione got into a conversation about charms. The twins talked with Harry about Gryffindor's chances to win the House cup again this year while Bill sat admiring Fleur. In no time Mrs. Weasley, Ginny and Ron had joined the group in the Lobby. Seeing that the whole group was together a Goblin ushered everyone out.

"Why don't we all split up?" Ginny asked.

"Well I was planning on all of you staying together and I was going to go over to the Ministry building and visit your father because we haven't been able to spend too much time together lately, but if you want me to stay with you Ginny I will." Mrs. Weasley replied.

"No Mum, go visit Dad treat him to lunch or something, the two of you don't see each other enough." Bill interjected. Ginny gave him an appreciative look.

"Okay, If you kids will be alright. Don't split up. Fred, George I know you are have that meeting at one o'clock but stay with the group until then." Mrs. Weasley said before she turned to go into the ministry building.

"Why don't we go get our robes first. Then we can get any other supplies we need." Hermione said, taking charge of the situation.

Everyone mumbled "Okay" as they maid their way down Diagon Alley. Everyone needed new robes. Harry and Ron laughed about how short their old robes were as they moved to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.

A.N.// Thanks to everyone who has written really nice reviews! J I've been working on this story for a LONG time; I'm actually on page 140, so I'll be posting it as I edit it. Thanks again!! J