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RWH
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A Secret Worth Keeping
Chapter Nine: I need to know
The high, unadorned windows in the tower lit up the room brightly amidst the early morning sunlight. All around her, she could see the looks of astonishment on the faces of all the past headmasters that hung on the office's walls. The looks weren't for her but for the man that carried their child that followed behind her.
"I would have never."
"Can you believe."
"Incredible, Severus Snape.. with a child."
Voices whispered among the portraits as the two entered. Hermione smiled a bit at the whispers before taking a moment to gaze around her surroundings. It had been a while since she had been inside the office and the comfort that surrounded her as soon as she stepped in brought back feelings of safety that she had lost in the outside world, it was one room that she thought she would never see again.
Her gaze then settled on the man sitting quietly behind his desk. He didn't say anything but watched the young woman take in her surroundings with such an expression of wonder and relief. His smiled widened as her eyes settled on him.
She felt her eyes tear up yet again as she looked at the one man that she respected above all else, one Albus Dumbledore, Wizard Extraordinaire, Headmaster of Hogwarts, and one of her favorite people in the world.
The man stood to his feet and rounded the desk with a rather large smile and his arms outstretched in welcome. She quickly stepped into them letting the elder man hug her tightly.
"Hermione, It's wonderful to see you home again." He smiled down at her tenderly brushing away a tear before looking over at Severus with the bundle and grinned wider. "And I take it this is little Sebastian?" He let go of the mother and indicated for Severus to come closer so he could have a peek at the sleeping baby all bundled up in his father's arms. One look at the baby and the Headmaster sniffed loudly. "Precious..simply precious.." His eyes glittered as he gazed at the trio.
"Professor Dumbledore.." Hermione spoke up softly. "I don't know..I mean.."
The Headmaster turned his wet eyes on her and raised a hand to stop her from speaking. He reached into his cloak and pulled out a starry handkerchief, which he used to dab at the corners of his eye. This tender display caught the others unaware and they glanced at each other uncomfortably.
"Professor?" She tried again, getting a bit worried over him now.
"I am fine. It has been so long since I've seen such a small person, and knowing that both of you are his parents, I'm just a bit overjoyed for the both of you."
She heard a strange sound come from Severus and turned to look at him but saw that he had turned his back to them. She frowned, and gently touched his back feeling him relax just slightly at her touch.
"Are you all right?" She whispered softly and saw him nod.
She didn't question farther, not wanting him to appear weak. Even after all she had gone through, she could still reach out and comfort the one man that she never thought she would ever need to comfort. She bit her lip to keep her from saying anything that would make him even more uncomfortable so she returned her attention back to the Headmaster.
"Headmaster, I really don't know what to say. I shouldn't even be here..with.." She floundered not knowing what to say.
"Shh, Miss Granger. If it weren't for lack of protection within our walls, you would have never been forced to leave. It is only right that you be allowed to return to your studies."
"I appreciate the opportunity, Sir, I honestly do, but it's not the same now. I can't give my all to my studies now. I have to give my most to my son. I don't see how I can both study and care for my child."
Dumbledore turned to embrace the woman again and wipe at her face with his handkerchief.
"You can do it, Hermione, you can do anything you set your mind to."
"I don't know. I want to.. I do. But I have to care for Sebastian. How can I do both?"
"With our help, Hermione." She looked up at the familiar voice and turned toward the door. She felt a catch in her throat as she saw her mentor standing there with a smile on her face.
"Professor McGonagall.. I.. " Hermione rushed over and flung herself into the elder witch's arms. Minerva McGonagall hugged her tightly for a moment before setting her back to her feet smiling down at the young woman before casting her eyes to a silent Severus.
"Let me see your child." The older woman crossed to Severus and silently removed the sleeping bundle from his father's arm, which he allowed her to do so without protest.
"Hermione, he's beautiful, how old is he?"
"A week, tomorrow."
Severus turned and gave her a surprised look, concern flickered over his face and he strode quickly over to her. "I did not realize.. please sit down Hermione. This traveling has to have taken a toll on you. You must not be recovered enough to handle all this.. activity."
Her eyes widened a bit in surprise at his obvious concern for her and she whispered a small thank you.
Severus's head jerked up at Minerva's chuckle as she bounced the baby still in her arms.
"Really, Severus, mothers in this magical world recover quite quickly. I'm sure that the mediwitch Hermione saw.. "
"Actually, I didn't see a mediwitch. Sebastian was born in a muggle hospital." Hermione interrupted softly and took the proffered seat. Her legs did feel like they were going to let her down at any moment, and it was true, she still hurt. Sebastian's birth wasn't an easy one. She had been in hard labor for almost 32 hours before he decided to grace the world with his howling appearance.
Minerva gave her an alarmed look and quickly handed Sebastian back to Snape. "I'm going to go get Poppy. Do NOT allow her to do anything more strenuous."
"I'm fine, Professor, really. I'm just a bit sore, but it's healing well enough on its own."
"Have you seen a doctor since Sebastian's arrival?" She queried, knowing the answer already and was confirmed by the woman's reddened face and shake of the head. "That's what I thought. I'm getting her." The elder exclaimed and flew out of the office.
Hermione shook her head at her departure and smiled at Albus's chuckle. "She always was very protective of you Hermione"
"Not just to me, Headmaster. She's a mother hen to us all."
"True, True.. " His eyes turned more serious as he indicated another chair for Severus to take. Once the taller man settled down, Albus started on the topic he called them here to discuss. "I realize that there are many things that needs to be settled between the two of you."
Hermione and Severus exchanged glances but kept quiet.
"I think that the first obstacle you need to cross is the.. attack. "
Hermione started to shake her head but was stopped when Severus tenderly touched her hand. She glanced down at his hand then up into his dark eyes, which was gazing intensely at her. She felt guilty at the small contact knowing that he wanted to remember but that would mean bringing back the memories her self. No matter what she said to the others, she didn't want to remember the pain of that day.
"I.. can't.. Severus.. Please don't make me."
"I need to know, Hermione. I need to get my memories back."
Her eyes flashed as she looked back at him trying to get him to understand her reasoning. Brown eyes meeting Black, one in anger one in desperate need. She gasped at the hunger in his eyes and sat back into the chair. She didn't need to see that there.
"Are you sure you want to know?" She finally whispered in near compliance. "I did take them away for a reason. You couldn't handle them then, what makes you think you can now?"
"I am well prepared, Miss Granger." He sneered falling back to his past temperament. "I do not know what it was that broke me that evening and it is imperative that I discover what it was so that I can avoid it in the future."
She sat quietly as she contemplated his words. If he truly knew what had broke him, what he had said and done.
"It wouldn't help you, Severus.. truly."
"Let me be the judge of that."
She glanced between the two men flustered completely. She didn't want to remember and giving Severus back his memories would only be an antagonist to him, to them, This was just one way of trying to get her to face it. She knew she should, but the pain was still to fresh in her mind.
"I.. can't.."
Albus felt the strong emotions that swirled inside of her and kneeled before her. He took her shaking hands in his willing her to remain calm. His blue eyes calmly gazing into her scared brown ones. "You can, my dear, I know there are vast amounts of pain involved here, but you must realize, these memories that you hold do not belong to you."
"Headmaster.. "
"You must do it Hermione."
She closed her eyes wishing with all her might to be anywhere but here at this point in time. The memories would come rushing back when she reversed the spell and she didn't relish that at all. It wasn't just her own pain that she wouldn't be able to control it was what she knew Severus would do when the secret came out. She didn't want to cause him pain and horror, but.. Dumbledore was right. Those memories that she held captive were not hers and they needed to be returned to their owner. She breathed in a deep breath before opening her eyes and looking at the man kneeling before her.
"I.. all right.. When?" she stiffened feeling Severus's hand tighten on hers.
"Now.. " Severus's voice whispered and she turned to see him gazing down at his son. "I need to know.. what happened."
"Not with Sebastian in the room, and.. and I want Professor McGonagall here too." She replied moving to push the blanket away from the baby and kissing his head. "I want to feel secure when we do this. I want YOU to feel.. comfortable with what you discover." She whispered glancing shyly up into his dark unreadable eyes. He frowned again at her words and nodded.
"As you wish.. "
Both men agreed and before another word was spoken the door swung inward allowing two witches to enter. McGonagall had returned with a frowning Mediwitch Madam Pomfrey following.
"What's this I hear about you having this baby in a Muggle Hosp.. " The woman's voice stopped suddenly and her expression softened at the sight of the baby sleeping in Severus's arms. "Oh! May I?" Severus chuckled and shook his head while handing over the bundle to the woman. It amused him how much one infant can effect a completely intelligent witch and make them seem almost idiotic.
Hermione watched her fuss over the baby then approached her with a wary eye.
"I'm fine, Madam Pomfrey, honestly.. " She smiled at the stern woman hoping to avoid any confrontations. She knew the woman had no respect for the Muggle way of medicine and let it be known to the whole school often enough.
"I will be the judge of that. I want you in the infirmary as soon as you are finished here. There is no telling what those.. Muggle doctors did to you."
Hermione blushed but nodded. "All right, Poppy.. I promise."
"Poppy.. If you would be so kind as to take little Sebastian with you for a little while? We have some important business to conduct and would prefer that the baby not be amidst it."
Poppy nodded and after extracting another promise from Hermione to see her after it was over she left with Sebastian cradled in her arms.
"Minerva, If you would be so kind as to stay?" Albus spoke quickly as the woman was starting to follow the Mediwitch. She turned and with a curt nod took a seat to Hermione's left.
"Now?"
Albus nodded and she held out a hand.
"I.. I need a wand.. "
"You do not have one?" Minerva's eyes widened at the request.
"No.. not anymore, my parents.. I assume they got rid of any magical items I had once I was gone."
"What exactly happened, Child?" Minerva took her other hand in hers and frowned. She had no idea what had transpired in the last nine months. The look on her favorite student's face held such pain and it reached the depths of her heart.
"We will get to that in a moment, Minnie.. right now though.. " Albus withdrew his own wand and handed it over to the younger woman. "You may use my wand this time, but we will have to get you a new one before the semester starts." Albus smiled and handed the magical stick of wood to the young woman.
Hermione nodded in silence and turned to the man to her right. Her eyes lowered sadly and she whispered.
"I'm sorry."
He nodded at her apology and gasped when she whispered the restoring spell.
"Remembra!"
There was a profound silence, then the room boomed with a loud indignant bellow.
"OH, BLOODY HELL!"
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Author's notes and Acknowledgements:
Tracey Claybon: Its fine, I put you on my list to be alerted by E-mail when I update. Hope that makes you happy. Severus's revenge will be wonderful. Don't worry, Lucius will get what's coming to him. ten-fold.what comes around.goes around.
Merry the Psychotic Coconut: Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. Uh.what does uber mean???
HunnySnowBunny: Lucius thinks he has something over Severus. You know men like him will hold things in until he thinks he can use it against the other. Don't worry, there will be a confrontation. I don't see this Severus as mushy, yet! The relationship is just beginning.
Someone28: LOL, I think you have just been answered.
Dracomio: Just a LITTLE sticky.
Sweetevangeline: I'm glad you took the time to read my little story. Thank you for your kind words and I hope you continue to read.
Anarane Anwamane: Yes, He can be when affronted with a relationship
Northseagal: Yes Ma'am
Romm: There will be some good ass-kicking coming up.
Tracy3: Took me a moment to understand this review until I re-read it. I thought you said that the story has a hole, but then I re-read it.as a whole.gotcha. LOL.Thought I missed something for a second there. Thanks for reading.
Silent Cobra: More is on the way, don't worry.
Artemis MoonClaw: Thank you. I appreciate that. I hate reading confusing stories.
Cathryne: LOL, Thank you Sis, and I love your reviews. I truly appreciate them. Its all right being behind just as long as you review. The good stuff is coming.
Jazzylady: The *storm* is brewing. Its going to be one hell of a wail.
Tanya: Oh, I think the Storm will be a powerful one.
Starry-06: I will be getting a lot out this next week, VACATION!!!!
ROTCGirl: I don't think Hermione wouldn't mind shortening Sabastian's name to 'Bastian, but I think you may have a point on Severus doing that. But then, these are troubled times for the two, one can not tell for sure what comes out of one's mouth at times. Thanks for taking the time to point out the problems.
Rachel: Hope this was fast enough for you.
assassinatorgirl: I will check out that story soon, Thanks for the heads up.
Vivian Marie: Mean? Moi? (very evil grin)
Potions: Thank you, I know that this has been done before, but Im hoping that my spin will be a nice respite. More coming up.
kitty-catalina: Thank you, and I am. More is on the way soon
Magdellin: Oh, LOL.Hum. I have to go in and change that. I'm still thinking in American terms. Thanks for pointing that out.
Samantha Winters: Thank you, and more is coming.
Gwennavierre: Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoy my story. There is plenty more coming.
DragonFireAngelVWP: Thanks Hon, I plan on keeping it up and heres the next part.
Silent Storms: Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying this.
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Thank you all so much for your time and compassion.
Blessed Be
RWH
RWH
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A Secret Worth Keeping
Chapter Nine: I need to know
The high, unadorned windows in the tower lit up the room brightly amidst the early morning sunlight. All around her, she could see the looks of astonishment on the faces of all the past headmasters that hung on the office's walls. The looks weren't for her but for the man that carried their child that followed behind her.
"I would have never."
"Can you believe."
"Incredible, Severus Snape.. with a child."
Voices whispered among the portraits as the two entered. Hermione smiled a bit at the whispers before taking a moment to gaze around her surroundings. It had been a while since she had been inside the office and the comfort that surrounded her as soon as she stepped in brought back feelings of safety that she had lost in the outside world, it was one room that she thought she would never see again.
Her gaze then settled on the man sitting quietly behind his desk. He didn't say anything but watched the young woman take in her surroundings with such an expression of wonder and relief. His smiled widened as her eyes settled on him.
She felt her eyes tear up yet again as she looked at the one man that she respected above all else, one Albus Dumbledore, Wizard Extraordinaire, Headmaster of Hogwarts, and one of her favorite people in the world.
The man stood to his feet and rounded the desk with a rather large smile and his arms outstretched in welcome. She quickly stepped into them letting the elder man hug her tightly.
"Hermione, It's wonderful to see you home again." He smiled down at her tenderly brushing away a tear before looking over at Severus with the bundle and grinned wider. "And I take it this is little Sebastian?" He let go of the mother and indicated for Severus to come closer so he could have a peek at the sleeping baby all bundled up in his father's arms. One look at the baby and the Headmaster sniffed loudly. "Precious..simply precious.." His eyes glittered as he gazed at the trio.
"Professor Dumbledore.." Hermione spoke up softly. "I don't know..I mean.."
The Headmaster turned his wet eyes on her and raised a hand to stop her from speaking. He reached into his cloak and pulled out a starry handkerchief, which he used to dab at the corners of his eye. This tender display caught the others unaware and they glanced at each other uncomfortably.
"Professor?" She tried again, getting a bit worried over him now.
"I am fine. It has been so long since I've seen such a small person, and knowing that both of you are his parents, I'm just a bit overjoyed for the both of you."
She heard a strange sound come from Severus and turned to look at him but saw that he had turned his back to them. She frowned, and gently touched his back feeling him relax just slightly at her touch.
"Are you all right?" She whispered softly and saw him nod.
She didn't question farther, not wanting him to appear weak. Even after all she had gone through, she could still reach out and comfort the one man that she never thought she would ever need to comfort. She bit her lip to keep her from saying anything that would make him even more uncomfortable so she returned her attention back to the Headmaster.
"Headmaster, I really don't know what to say. I shouldn't even be here..with.." She floundered not knowing what to say.
"Shh, Miss Granger. If it weren't for lack of protection within our walls, you would have never been forced to leave. It is only right that you be allowed to return to your studies."
"I appreciate the opportunity, Sir, I honestly do, but it's not the same now. I can't give my all to my studies now. I have to give my most to my son. I don't see how I can both study and care for my child."
Dumbledore turned to embrace the woman again and wipe at her face with his handkerchief.
"You can do it, Hermione, you can do anything you set your mind to."
"I don't know. I want to.. I do. But I have to care for Sebastian. How can I do both?"
"With our help, Hermione." She looked up at the familiar voice and turned toward the door. She felt a catch in her throat as she saw her mentor standing there with a smile on her face.
"Professor McGonagall.. I.. " Hermione rushed over and flung herself into the elder witch's arms. Minerva McGonagall hugged her tightly for a moment before setting her back to her feet smiling down at the young woman before casting her eyes to a silent Severus.
"Let me see your child." The older woman crossed to Severus and silently removed the sleeping bundle from his father's arm, which he allowed her to do so without protest.
"Hermione, he's beautiful, how old is he?"
"A week, tomorrow."
Severus turned and gave her a surprised look, concern flickered over his face and he strode quickly over to her. "I did not realize.. please sit down Hermione. This traveling has to have taken a toll on you. You must not be recovered enough to handle all this.. activity."
Her eyes widened a bit in surprise at his obvious concern for her and she whispered a small thank you.
Severus's head jerked up at Minerva's chuckle as she bounced the baby still in her arms.
"Really, Severus, mothers in this magical world recover quite quickly. I'm sure that the mediwitch Hermione saw.. "
"Actually, I didn't see a mediwitch. Sebastian was born in a muggle hospital." Hermione interrupted softly and took the proffered seat. Her legs did feel like they were going to let her down at any moment, and it was true, she still hurt. Sebastian's birth wasn't an easy one. She had been in hard labor for almost 32 hours before he decided to grace the world with his howling appearance.
Minerva gave her an alarmed look and quickly handed Sebastian back to Snape. "I'm going to go get Poppy. Do NOT allow her to do anything more strenuous."
"I'm fine, Professor, really. I'm just a bit sore, but it's healing well enough on its own."
"Have you seen a doctor since Sebastian's arrival?" She queried, knowing the answer already and was confirmed by the woman's reddened face and shake of the head. "That's what I thought. I'm getting her." The elder exclaimed and flew out of the office.
Hermione shook her head at her departure and smiled at Albus's chuckle. "She always was very protective of you Hermione"
"Not just to me, Headmaster. She's a mother hen to us all."
"True, True.. " His eyes turned more serious as he indicated another chair for Severus to take. Once the taller man settled down, Albus started on the topic he called them here to discuss. "I realize that there are many things that needs to be settled between the two of you."
Hermione and Severus exchanged glances but kept quiet.
"I think that the first obstacle you need to cross is the.. attack. "
Hermione started to shake her head but was stopped when Severus tenderly touched her hand. She glanced down at his hand then up into his dark eyes, which was gazing intensely at her. She felt guilty at the small contact knowing that he wanted to remember but that would mean bringing back the memories her self. No matter what she said to the others, she didn't want to remember the pain of that day.
"I.. can't.. Severus.. Please don't make me."
"I need to know, Hermione. I need to get my memories back."
Her eyes flashed as she looked back at him trying to get him to understand her reasoning. Brown eyes meeting Black, one in anger one in desperate need. She gasped at the hunger in his eyes and sat back into the chair. She didn't need to see that there.
"Are you sure you want to know?" She finally whispered in near compliance. "I did take them away for a reason. You couldn't handle them then, what makes you think you can now?"
"I am well prepared, Miss Granger." He sneered falling back to his past temperament. "I do not know what it was that broke me that evening and it is imperative that I discover what it was so that I can avoid it in the future."
She sat quietly as she contemplated his words. If he truly knew what had broke him, what he had said and done.
"It wouldn't help you, Severus.. truly."
"Let me be the judge of that."
She glanced between the two men flustered completely. She didn't want to remember and giving Severus back his memories would only be an antagonist to him, to them, This was just one way of trying to get her to face it. She knew she should, but the pain was still to fresh in her mind.
"I.. can't.."
Albus felt the strong emotions that swirled inside of her and kneeled before her. He took her shaking hands in his willing her to remain calm. His blue eyes calmly gazing into her scared brown ones. "You can, my dear, I know there are vast amounts of pain involved here, but you must realize, these memories that you hold do not belong to you."
"Headmaster.. "
"You must do it Hermione."
She closed her eyes wishing with all her might to be anywhere but here at this point in time. The memories would come rushing back when she reversed the spell and she didn't relish that at all. It wasn't just her own pain that she wouldn't be able to control it was what she knew Severus would do when the secret came out. She didn't want to cause him pain and horror, but.. Dumbledore was right. Those memories that she held captive were not hers and they needed to be returned to their owner. She breathed in a deep breath before opening her eyes and looking at the man kneeling before her.
"I.. all right.. When?" she stiffened feeling Severus's hand tighten on hers.
"Now.. " Severus's voice whispered and she turned to see him gazing down at his son. "I need to know.. what happened."
"Not with Sebastian in the room, and.. and I want Professor McGonagall here too." She replied moving to push the blanket away from the baby and kissing his head. "I want to feel secure when we do this. I want YOU to feel.. comfortable with what you discover." She whispered glancing shyly up into his dark unreadable eyes. He frowned again at her words and nodded.
"As you wish.. "
Both men agreed and before another word was spoken the door swung inward allowing two witches to enter. McGonagall had returned with a frowning Mediwitch Madam Pomfrey following.
"What's this I hear about you having this baby in a Muggle Hosp.. " The woman's voice stopped suddenly and her expression softened at the sight of the baby sleeping in Severus's arms. "Oh! May I?" Severus chuckled and shook his head while handing over the bundle to the woman. It amused him how much one infant can effect a completely intelligent witch and make them seem almost idiotic.
Hermione watched her fuss over the baby then approached her with a wary eye.
"I'm fine, Madam Pomfrey, honestly.. " She smiled at the stern woman hoping to avoid any confrontations. She knew the woman had no respect for the Muggle way of medicine and let it be known to the whole school often enough.
"I will be the judge of that. I want you in the infirmary as soon as you are finished here. There is no telling what those.. Muggle doctors did to you."
Hermione blushed but nodded. "All right, Poppy.. I promise."
"Poppy.. If you would be so kind as to take little Sebastian with you for a little while? We have some important business to conduct and would prefer that the baby not be amidst it."
Poppy nodded and after extracting another promise from Hermione to see her after it was over she left with Sebastian cradled in her arms.
"Minerva, If you would be so kind as to stay?" Albus spoke quickly as the woman was starting to follow the Mediwitch. She turned and with a curt nod took a seat to Hermione's left.
"Now?"
Albus nodded and she held out a hand.
"I.. I need a wand.. "
"You do not have one?" Minerva's eyes widened at the request.
"No.. not anymore, my parents.. I assume they got rid of any magical items I had once I was gone."
"What exactly happened, Child?" Minerva took her other hand in hers and frowned. She had no idea what had transpired in the last nine months. The look on her favorite student's face held such pain and it reached the depths of her heart.
"We will get to that in a moment, Minnie.. right now though.. " Albus withdrew his own wand and handed it over to the younger woman. "You may use my wand this time, but we will have to get you a new one before the semester starts." Albus smiled and handed the magical stick of wood to the young woman.
Hermione nodded in silence and turned to the man to her right. Her eyes lowered sadly and she whispered.
"I'm sorry."
He nodded at her apology and gasped when she whispered the restoring spell.
"Remembra!"
There was a profound silence, then the room boomed with a loud indignant bellow.
"OH, BLOODY HELL!"
~~~
Author's notes and Acknowledgements:
Tracey Claybon: Its fine, I put you on my list to be alerted by E-mail when I update. Hope that makes you happy. Severus's revenge will be wonderful. Don't worry, Lucius will get what's coming to him. ten-fold.what comes around.goes around.
Merry the Psychotic Coconut: Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. Uh.what does uber mean???
HunnySnowBunny: Lucius thinks he has something over Severus. You know men like him will hold things in until he thinks he can use it against the other. Don't worry, there will be a confrontation. I don't see this Severus as mushy, yet! The relationship is just beginning.
Someone28: LOL, I think you have just been answered.
Dracomio: Just a LITTLE sticky.
Sweetevangeline: I'm glad you took the time to read my little story. Thank you for your kind words and I hope you continue to read.
Anarane Anwamane: Yes, He can be when affronted with a relationship
Northseagal: Yes Ma'am
Romm: There will be some good ass-kicking coming up.
Tracy3: Took me a moment to understand this review until I re-read it. I thought you said that the story has a hole, but then I re-read it.as a whole.gotcha. LOL.Thought I missed something for a second there. Thanks for reading.
Silent Cobra: More is on the way, don't worry.
Artemis MoonClaw: Thank you. I appreciate that. I hate reading confusing stories.
Cathryne: LOL, Thank you Sis, and I love your reviews. I truly appreciate them. Its all right being behind just as long as you review. The good stuff is coming.
Jazzylady: The *storm* is brewing. Its going to be one hell of a wail.
Tanya: Oh, I think the Storm will be a powerful one.
Starry-06: I will be getting a lot out this next week, VACATION!!!!
ROTCGirl: I don't think Hermione wouldn't mind shortening Sabastian's name to 'Bastian, but I think you may have a point on Severus doing that. But then, these are troubled times for the two, one can not tell for sure what comes out of one's mouth at times. Thanks for taking the time to point out the problems.
Rachel: Hope this was fast enough for you.
assassinatorgirl: I will check out that story soon, Thanks for the heads up.
Vivian Marie: Mean? Moi? (very evil grin)
Potions: Thank you, I know that this has been done before, but Im hoping that my spin will be a nice respite. More coming up.
kitty-catalina: Thank you, and I am. More is on the way soon
Magdellin: Oh, LOL.Hum. I have to go in and change that. I'm still thinking in American terms. Thanks for pointing that out.
Samantha Winters: Thank you, and more is coming.
Gwennavierre: Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoy my story. There is plenty more coming.
DragonFireAngelVWP: Thanks Hon, I plan on keeping it up and heres the next part.
Silent Storms: Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying this.
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Thank you all so much for your time and compassion.
Blessed Be
RWH