Yet another Author's Note:
I've received reviews that hint at the fact that some readers assume this is the end. And now that I think about it, it would be quite a suitable ending. However, it isn't. I will tell you, though, that the end is very tragic and angst-ridden. So if you're all about the fluff (which I usually am) you can stop now. The ending may come as a nasty shock to some, so I'm just warning you. I will take no offense if you stop reading now and go on thinking Harry and Hermione get married and live happily ever after (because that sounds just peachy to me as well.) But if you'd like to see how the story really ends, you can expect many more chapters.
Apples, Kisses, and Shoes,
BohemianMuse