A/N: Had to post this response as well. HE insisted. Was up crying with joy most of the night, actually. . . saying something about "finally, it all makes sense. . . "

Dear Patrons of FanFiction.net,

I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for your support during this most. . . confusing of times. For the last seven years, I have lived a life in limbo, and you, dear readers, were instrumental in helping to establish my. . . identity.

For those who have not heard, after reading my previous letter, Jo immediately flooed me and apologized profusely, assuring me that she had never thought of the disastrous situations leaving me without a distinct gender could bring to myself and my fellow Hogwarts associates.

Since then, she has contacted the Portuguese translators for the stories and assured them that I AM MALE.

Ye gods, does that sound wonderful. I think I shall say it again. I am male. I AM male. I'm a guy.

Oh yeah. . . this is good.

Though, there are going to be drawbacks. Suddenly, I have found myself in numerous Slash ships with a bunch of different people, not to mention the fact that I am now in drag quite frequently. Oh well. I think it's going to be worth it.

After all. I'm a guy. I can wear a dress with pride, and FINALLY be assured of my masculinity. Hell, I can even use the loo without fear of being kicked out or given detention!

So there we go. Mystery solved. Again, thank you very, very, VERY much for your help in this matter.

Now, if you will excuse me, there is an extremely attractive Ravenclaw girl over there I have been dying to talk to for ages. . . and now we all know where I stand in the universe.

Warmest Wishes,

Blaise (The Man) Zabini