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THE BOY WITH THE PIERCING BLUE EYES

Chapter 23 – The girl with the piercing blue eyes

"After the exam last week, Potter, Longbottom, Zabini and Miss. Bullstrode can join my NEWT course. Miss. Granger and Miss. Parkinson are already in. Mr. Malfoy almost made it too." Severus said to Draco.

The two Slytherin girls hugged. Pansy seemed happy that Millicent joined her. Disappointment appeared on Draco's face and he looked at Neville with a little bit of envy. Most of the students looked at the Longbottom boy, but surprise was written all over their faces. They couldn't believe that Neville made it in to the advanced group.

Ron was a little disappointed, because both his friend got into Snape's group and he had to attend a stranger's lessons alone. Lavender and Parvati looked at their parchment and seemed pleased with the 'E's they earned. They weren't bothered by not joining the other group.

"Mr. Crabbe, Mr. Goyle" The professor called out. They both stood up and made their way toward the teacher's desk.

Ron hoped that they'll get some kind of punishment, but Snape only asked them to give everybody a book.

"Your assignment today is to write the recipe of the potion marked in this book down and the homework will be to prepare said potion. Get to work! And take care of the books. They're valuable and the school has only a few copies."

The children sighed and opened the books. Neville put their book in the middle of their table and started copying the text. Harry also took his quill but didn't have the energy to start.

He couldn't imagine how Snape managed to put up this indifferent expression… but he felt his own terror. The professor was standing at the window, looking out with a sad expression. Harry knew he was desperate.

The lock of hair was the worst thing sent so far. And it left them with no doubt about whom it belonged to. It couldn't belong to a baby… it was too long for that…

Harry didn't want to think about what it meant. Can they really hope that the child survived somehow? That he got out of the burning house… the fire that his mother couldn't run from. If so… He couldn't have done it alone. That meant… someone kidnapped him?! That must have been the first thing they all though about when they saw the hair. If the Death Eaters took him, then he can still be alive. And if he's alive… then he might not know who he is, what happened to his mother and… that his father is worried sick.

Snape looked at his ring finger on his left hand and touched his wedding ring. Harry noticed the ring, but the other students seemed to overlook the tiny, shiny object.

The drawings… he must have made them when he was little. Harry continued brooding. He didn't even start writing the recipe.

These drawings must have been the only memories of his life; the only nice and horrible memories. Playing with his parents, the rabbit… The burning house.

Did they hurt him? He knew Snape was thinking about these things too. That was a very big and long lock of hair.

And it was his hair. Harry was sure of it somehow. It didn't make sense to send someone else's hair. Why would a stranger harass Snape like that? And how would anyone know about this? Only a sick mind can come up with something like this…

Poor boy, Harry thought. Even though he didn't know him, he felt sorry for him. Will they be able to figure out who sent the owls now? Will that lead them to the unfortunate boy?

Harry was sitting near the window in the common room, still thinking about this. He was stroking Hedwig's feathers while looking out, watching the courtyard. He saw Snape in his robes, taking a cage from Rowena. The owl was in it. With stiff steps, he made his way towards the village. Harry sighed and hoped that the professor will succeed.

"Yes, Mr. Finnigan, there are spells that don't require a wand." Professor Flitwick answered Seamus's question. "These are not equivalent of the spells cast with wands, because they aren't used often. But we can't ignore them. We will learn about them this year. Does anyone know anything about them? Yes, Miss. Abott?"

"I think that putting a curse on someone is like that…"

"Exactly, Miss. Abott. Of course, this can be used for good and evil too. Just like every other spells."

Draco looked at Nott.

"Putting a curse on someone is never good. We will get to know both usages of these spells; however, I think we should spend more time with the spells with positive effects."

The students became very excited and curious.

"Those who… attend Muggle Studies might have heard of the things we are going to talk about. A lot of makeshift wizards and witches work among the Muggles. Some of them are trying to predict the future, with no success of course. Others make talismans. This is the talisman-magic. We'll talk about this later. However, today we are going to learn curses and blessings that need something other than a wand. They need faith, mental strength, precision, discipline and a wanting to help. You have to do the proper rituals. There are different steps, which you can't change or leave our, because that would risk the outcome. But if you do everything according to the instructions, you can do amazing things!"

Malfoy looked really bored. One would have thought he fell asleep, but the 'wanting to help' part made him annoyed.

"We can help our friends, loved ones. Make them successful, end conflicts, increase someone's charm, make someone healthy and keep evil curses away…"

"Professor, what is the guarantee that the charm is successful?" Pansy Parkinson asked with a skeptical face. "If we don't use wands…"

"Hmm…" The teacher smiled mysteriously. "It really is difficult to believe in these charms… But faith is the most important factor. The wandless rituals can work only when you believe in them with all your heart. But enough talking, let's see what they look like! Turn to page forty-five and let's see the first…"

The students started murmuring and looking up charms in their books. Some of them searched for the charms that granted them success, the girls looked for the ones that make them more attractive while Ron expected financial support from these spells.

Harry looked out of the window. He already read the book during summer, and figured that Hermione did too, and found it very interesting. However, he couldn't stop thinking about all the things that happened lately. He wanted to talk to Snape to know if he found out something. But the man wasn't present during meals. Did they find something already…?

Seamus and Dean smiled at each other when they opened their book.

"Yes." Professor McGonagall saw their expression. "From today on, we are going to learn how to transform human body parts. This type of Transfiguration needs a lot of attention. This is why we learn them in the sixth year. Yes, Mr. Malfoy?"

"Are we going to learn animagi?"

"We will talk about it, Mr. Malfoy. But the Ministry of Magic supervises the training and all wizards and witches who can change into animals needs to be registered."

"But if someone wants to learn it… is there a way?" Ron asked.

"Yes." The professor replied curtly. "The candidate can attend a course with me after getting the permission of the Ministry."

"And what do you want to turn into, Weasel?" Draco smirked. Ron clenched his fists but Hermione stopped him.

"If there are no more questions, I think we should start. We'll start with a simple charm. You'll work in pairs."

Harry and Neville looked at each other.

"Come here, Miss. Bullstrode." McGonagall called the Slytherin girl. "I'll illustrate the charm on you."

They watched the professor's every move and began laughing loudly when Millicent's arms grew a few inches.

"Reducio!" She said and the effect disappeared. "Did you see it? Good! Then start practicing!"

"Come on, Neville!" Harry winked, letting the other boy start.

Longbottom cleared his throat and murmured the spell. Neither of them succeeded at first, but as time went on, both their hands grew a little. Ron's hands reached the floor by the end of the lesson. All of them enjoyed the task and even McGonagall smiled sometimes.

"And don't forget! This spell can only be used on arms. The NEWT course students will have their next lesson on Friday."

"Who do you think the warning was addressed to?" Seamus winked and pointed towards the Slytherin boys.

Crabbe and Goyle couldn't resist the temptation and tried the spell on a private part of their body. It went completely wrong and both of them ended up in the Hospital Wing. The whole school was laughing at them even after a few days.

"Hey…" Justin leaned to them while eating spaghetti. "I wouldn't want to be in Madame Pomfrey's place." He laughed.

"Stop it! It's disgusting!" Padma Patil shuddered.

"Why? What happened?" Luna asked.

"Looney, didn't you hear?"

"Don't call her Looney, Seamus!" Hermione snapped.

"Crabbe and Goyle tired to lengthen their…"

"Enough!" The third year Aurdey Smith yelled.

"Do you think they can walk again now?" Neville asked, making everybody laugh.

"I heard that Snape was very angry too…" Dean said, not even looking up from his plate.

"Of course, he was mad!"

"He must be embarrassed too!" Ginny shook his head.

"Two loony ticks in his house…" Susan Bones sighed with a smile. "Eleanor, would you pass me the salt?" She asked the girl sitting next to her.

"And the Slytherins are always so full of themselves!"

"Yeah Cho, but now they got what they deserved!" Ernie grinned.

"McGonagall would expel us if we did something like this." Harry chuckled.

"Of course! Don't even think about doing something stupid… I'll deny being a Gryffindor!" Parvati snapped.

"Are you stupid?" Seamus grinned. "Do you think we want to embarrass ourselves in front of the whole school? I'd be surprised if they didn't appear in the next Prophet…"

"I don't think they sunk that low to write about this…" Vicky said.

"Do you think Crabbe wanted to impress Millicent?"

"Would you stop now?" Hermione said, trying to hide her blush behind her book.

"Look! The prefect has an opinion at last!" Dean said. He held his hand in front of her like he was holding a microphone. "What is your opinion of the Slytherin's shameful act?"

They started laughing, but Harry told the boy quietly that he shouldn't go too far. No matter his current relationship with Ron and Hermione, he didn't want them to be laughed at. Even though he remembered his fourth year, when Ron didn't even try to defend him. He looked at Hermione for a moment, but turned his attention back to his food, so he didn't notice the grateful look Hermione sent.

"…aaand, swing, step, step, stab!" He finished the practice at Fencing. He jumped up, swinging his sword and yelling, then gave Lavender a kiss on her cheek. The girl looked very surprised and walked away.

Harry was very pleased with himself, because he was able to do the complicated moves even though no one encouraged him. He was practicing alone with a doll. The practice and effort finally got him his reward. At least, he didn't think that his friends or Remus' detention helped him to achieve this. He looked to his side to confirm that Ron and Hermione were again playing around instead of practicing. Ron grew a lot during summer and fell a lot. Every time, Hermione chuckled, patted his hair and continued playing around. Harry was very angry when he saw them like this. He was furious that they lied to him and denied the fact that they were playing around. Ever since they started going out, they didn't care about him much. He was happy first, but when he had to step away over and over again, he began to feel miserable. He pointed his sword towards them, then sighed and turned away. He wished he could hold Gryffindor's sword. He tried a pose that he saw in one of Dudley's films. With closed eyes he looked like he was gathering strength to do something serious, then swung the sword next to his body and turned around. With the next movement he made a powerful cut on his imaginary opponent, then lowered his sword. He opened his eyes and saw the others looking at him, chuckling.

"What's up, Harry?" Dean grinned. "Are you playing Jedi?"

"Ah, the power's not with me yet." Harry replied. "You see I'm just a stupid fool, getting detention all the time…" He sighed like it was serious. Dean and Seamus understood the joke, but Remus looked at them angrily.

Harry provoked the two boys with a grin. First, with blinking like a girl, then shaking his hips. Dean and Seamus looked at each other, then took their sword and marched toward their friend like pirates.

"Damn rats!" Harry yelled with a smile.

"Argh!" His friends responded.

Seamus attacked Harry, but Harry defended himself then stepped away and let the boy run past him. Then he turned to Dean and looked into his eyes. The boy wasn't angry at him anymore, because Harry told him about his relationship with Ginny. He never told him why he didn't write to Ginny, but at least they weren't arguing anymore.

"I'll cut you down like a pig then put an apple in your mouth!"

"I want a soft pillow!"

"Argh!"

"Mi vida! Help!" Dean shouted when Harry knocked the sword out of his hand.

Seamus arrived to help his comrade but Harry took his sword too and pushed them to the floor. He stood before them like a big spider ready to eat his pray. Seamus took his sword and wrote a 'Z' in the air.

"Zorro's been here!" He added like a bandit.

An angry cough interrupted the game.

"Done?" Remus frowned.

Harry was so surprised that he almost dropped his sword, but bit his lip as an attempt to stop laughing. Remus's voice was menacing, but his face didn't show any anger.

"Class is over!" Lupin told the others.

While everyone packed he kept Harry there.

"Come with me, mi vida!"

Harry hissed. He knew nothing good can come out of this.

"What was this all about?"

"Nothing." The boy turned his head away.

"You weren't concentrating on your task… again."

"I've learnt the steps!" Harry snapped.

He took his sword and showed it to Remus. The anger and the urge to prove himself gave him strength. After the last swish he looked a Remus.

"I want you to pay attention on the next lesson too." Remus said while adjusting his clothes.

"Would it kill you to praise me?"

"I think so…" Remus shrugged with a smile.

"I hate you so much." Harry grinned.

"Great…" The man looked up, then turned around and made his way towards his room.

Harry ran after him and hugged him from behind.

"Don't do this to me…" He whispered.

Remus closed his eyes, turned back and stroked his hair, carefully avoiding the silver earrings.

Harry entered the common room in a foul mood on Saturday morning and ran up to the dormitory. It was empty. He knelt before his bed and took some clean clothes from his bag. When he turned around he found Ron and Hermione standing a few feet from him. The boy frowned.

"Harry" The girl stepped forward. "I hope you didn't fight with Lupin?"

"No." Harry muttered and picked out a pair of socks.

"He wants what's best for you…" Ron said. "I'm sure he loves you and…"

"He has a strange way of showing it…"

"Look… we don't want to be this cold with you…" Hermione began.

"Then apologize."

His friends recoiled and looked at each other.

"Look, Harry, I think, all three of us are at fault here…"

"Yeah, but I didn't lie to you."

"What are you talking about?"

"You were just playing during Fencing again, even though you said something else last time."

"Says you… with that Zorro…"

"Yes, but at least I know all the steps, but you…"

"Now you want to take the little time we have together away from us?!" Ron snapped at the end of his patience. "Are you jealous of us because we are happy?"

"What?"

"Why is it wrong that we are going out? You said at the train station that you don't mind it! Then why are you like this all the time? It's as if it's our fault that you're alone!"

"Are you stupid?" Harry snapped. "Why do you think I'm angry because I don't have a girlfriend?"

"I would appreciate it if you stopped calling me stupid!"

"What am I suppose to do when you say such idiotic things?" He yelled and began undressing.

Hermione tried to cover her eyes so she won't see him in his underwear.

"I can't believe it…" Harry fumed. "How can you even think about this?"

"We saw how you're looking at us…" Hermione continued. "We know that you miss your girlfriend…"

"Yes, I miss Marie! And? That has nothing to do with this!"

"If she was here, I'm sure you'd like to spend time with her. As much as possible…"

"I would never neglect my friends!" Harry yelled.

"You should be a little considerate." Hermione said. "We want to be alone sometimes…"

"Sometimes? Ever since we came back to school… I've spent more time in the bathroom than with you two! I… never… complained about you being together. And at first I understood that you want to be alone sometimes! But you made me feel like I'm not needed… that I'm bothering you! I'm fed up with that! True friends would never do that! When I was going out with Cho… I never looked down on you! I always told you everything, and now you're just pushing me away like some dirty rag!"

"That's not true!"

"You know what, Hermione? I don't care!" Harry raised his arms. "And I will ban you from the Quidditch pitch if Ron doesn't stop waving at you! You're distracting him!"

"What?!" Ron cried.

"And you. I suggest you show some improvement, because we won't win with you throwing kisses!" Harry said not even wanting to bring up the 'flying in the shape of a heart' stunt. Ron's face was red enough.

"You're doing this just because…!"

"Come on! Say it! If I don't think that you're playing seriously to win then you're off the team!"

"You can't do that!"

But Harry didn't listen and stepped to the door. Ginny was about to come in but Harry grabbed her hand and dragged her down the stairs.

"They don't tell me when they're going to the library or study together. One afternoon I went to visit Hagrid and he asked me why I didn't come with Ron and Hermione, because they went there several times already. And they never told me! Never even asked me if I wanted to go!" Harry let his head fall on the table while he as drinking butterbeer with Ginny, her twin brothers and Chloe in the Three Broomstick. "And I'm sure they don't go to Hagrid's place to 'be alone'. I don't get it!"

Ginny patter his arm sympathetically.

"It's like I have the plague or something. Is it wrong that I'm alive?" He snapped. Many people turned to look at him. "What are you staring at?!" He yelled. They all turned away immediately.

Chloe was playing with her long hair.

"Well, yeah… when there is a pair, the third wheel is no longer necessary…" She sighed. The twins looked at each other, but the girl grabbed their hands quickly. "Not if they are going out with me, of course!" She added seductively.

"I don't know why Ron's doing this." Ginny mumbled. "You never did this when you were with Cho…"

"Ah…" Harry sighed. "Hagrid told me that Sirius experienced something like this when my parents started going out. But they made up! But Ron and Hermione think of me like the source of the problem! I don't think we can ever make up… At least not until they change…"

"Let's hope that everything will be all right." Fred encouraged him. "And you know that you're not alone. After all… you told us that you're okay with the others. And you have Ginny and us too."

Harry smiled. He appreciated the kind words, but couldn't enjoy them long, because the door opened and said couple came in with Remus.

"Here we go… Am I cursed or something?" He looked up.

The trio noticed them and looked a little wistfully at them. The two prefects wanted to go to them, but went to the table at the other end of the room.

"I hope they're talking about me again…" Harry hissed. "But why is Remus sitting with them?" He muttered resentfully.

"Don't do this, Harry!" George warned him. "This will make it worse."

"But it's just so not fair. I don't deserve this… I think…"

The door opened again and a few Hogwarts professors came in with Fudge.

"Minerva, what can I get you?" Madame Rosmerta asked.

"The usual, Rosmerta."

"I'd like to take two drinks now, dear Rosmerta." Hagrid smiled. "So you won't have to carry them."

"Oh, thank you." The woman smiled. "Minister? Professor Flitwick?"

They just nodded, indicating that they want the usual too.

"Rosmerta, would you bring us a bottle of brandy and a few glasses? We're expecting the new professors who'll teach the NEWT courses."

"Of course! I'll send them up when they arrive!" She filled the second glass Hagrid wanted to take with him.

"Thank you."

The professors went upstairs.

"So the courses will begin…" Fred said and took a sip of his beer.

"Which professors are going to teach you, Harry?"

"Mostly Hogwarts teachers… McGonagall, Professor Dareling, Flitwick… and guess what… I got into Snape's class! I wrote and 'E' last year and I got an 'O' last week."

"Potions? 'O'? I'll deny that I know you!" George grinned.

"And who's that Professor Dareling?" Fred blinked. "A new teacher?"

"You didn't tell them about her, Harry?" Ginny said enthusiastically. "Yes, she's the new professor. She studied here once as a Ravenclaw student. She's really good and the lessons are interesting."

"And do you use spells or just learn the theory?"

"We use them too." Harry answered. "However we've only learnt about dangerous magical creatures so far… so not much."

"And she's really beautiful." Ginny added.

"Yeah." Harry nodded. "You'd be amazed."

"She wears daring clothes sometimes…"

"Yeah! All the Slytherins sit in the front seats, because she often wears transparent skirts."

"But she's very feminine and all…"

"You made me curious…" The twins hummed.

"Why is it so crowded in here?" Chloe frowned when the door opened again.

A black coated arm held the door and Rowena stepped in. She was wearing snow white robes with beautiful embroidery. She walked ahead a little then looked back.

"That's her!" Ginny whispered excitedly.

The twins gasped, and even Chloe blushed when Snape entered after the woman. She squirmed at the sight of the two teachers then lowered her eyes.

Rowena ordered something then went towards them. Severus followed with a tired expression. The woman looked at him with a reassuring smile.

"Professor." Harry stood up with the twins.

The 'couple' stopped in front of their table.

"Hello!" Rowena smile at them. "You must be Ginny's and Ron's twin brothers!"

The boys blushed, nodded and introduced themselves. Severus watched them with a distant expression; think about what would the woman think of them if she experienced a few things the twins did while at Hogwarts… He looked at the black-haired girl still sitting at the table. She was looking at him with sparkling blue eyes. He studied her long hair, pretty face… every detail…

"Come, Severus." Rowena took his hand, disturbing his thoughts. "Everyone's waiting for us. You know we're late!"

However, the man didn't move, just stood there petrified. Disappointment appeared on Chloe's face when she saw them holding hands, then tears filled her eyes.

Severus's heart skipped a few beats. Rowena looked at the girl too then paled. Harry didn't understand what was going on, just looked at them confused.

The Potions professor tried to invade Chloe's mind, but found it locked. She stood up, took her robes and ran out of the Three Broomstick. Snape let go of Rowena's hand and followed her.

"Wait!" He shouted hopefully.

But Chloe just ran, looking back over and over again, but when she saw Snape running after her, she sprinted faster. When she reached a crowded intersection, her hair fell on her shoulders. Right before she Apparated, Severus could see that a lock of hair was shorter. It looked like someone cut it…

The headmaster looked sternly at the twins standing in front of him. Harry and Ginny looked confused while Snape and Rowena appeared to be angry.

"I'm waiting for an explanation, boys." Dumbledore started.

"About what, sir?"

"Don't waste time!" Severus exclaimed. "Where is he? Take me to him immediately!"

"To who?"

"To the boy who was sitting with you!"

"She's Chloe, their girlfriend…" Ginny tried but the eyes of the professor silenced her.

"That's not a girl! He's a boy!" Snape shouted. Ginny almost began crying. "Where's my son?" He stepped threateningly toward George.

"What?" Harry asked.

The twins didn't say a word.

"I don't need you to come with me. I know where your shop is!" He took his robe and was about to leave.

"You won't find him there." Fred said quietly.

Ginny paled.

"W-what are you talking about, Fred? What's happening?"

Severus froze and turned back.

"He has a few shelters, in case someone notices him with us."

"You captured him? Did you… cut his hair?"

"He wasn't our prisoner!"

"Then why was he dressed as a girl?"

"It's to disguise him…"

"Oh, George, Mom's gonna be very angry…" Ginny said quietly.

However, Severus couldn't calm down. Desperate anxiety appeared on his face.

"She… he…was a boy?" Harry asked. He was so confused. If that kid was Snape's child… that meant that… a boy… and… he never went out with the twins…? And he was so into her! Him! He fell for a boy! He swallowed to overcome his embarrassment.

"How could you let him leave? I'm here! His father is here!"

"I think he was offended…"

"He was looking for you, and when you finally meet face to face, he finds you holding hands with a woman who's not his mother. It must have shocked him…"

"But we…" Rowena stuttered. "We're not together! We're colleagues, old schoolmates, and that's all!"

"Wow, bro!" George looked at his twin.

Severus put his hands on his chest and said almost pleadingly.

"Where is he? Take me to him, ple…"

"We can't."

Snape lost his temper and grabbed Fred's jacket to pull him closer. Their faces almost touched.

"I don't care if you're Arthur's son, or not! I'd kill for my son! Tell me where he is!"

"We can't tell you, no matter how much we want to… Because we don't know where he went."

Severus let go of him.

"He never told us about his shelters. We are members of the Order, and if someone following us found him… that would be a disaster."

"But don't worry, Lamerin's a clever boy. He can take care of himself!" George tried to reassure him.

"Yes. He's very clever, you'll see."

"How long…" Severus stammered. "…has he been… with you?"

"We found him not long before Harry was kidnapped in the summer."

"Since summer?"

"Severus!" Rowena stopped him. "Go on, boys!"

"We heard rattling one night… it came from the kitchen…" Fred started.

"We thought someone wanted to rob us…"

"But we found him… He looked bad. He said that the Death Eaters did that to him…"

"That's… true…" Harry interjected. "They told me it was a miracle that 'I recovered'…"

"So… we took him in, cured him. For a long time he didn't want to leave the house… He was afraid someone would recognize him…"

"So we disguised him as a girl."

"But he has so feminine voice…" Ginny said.

"One of our new inventions." George explained proudly. "The idea came from the balloons filled with helium. I'll explain later… It's a potion." He winked at Snape, trying to regain his trust.

"He sent those letters." Fred continued seriously.

"He… had those drawings?" Severus asked quietly.

The boys nodded.

"But…" Snape continued. He could barely believe any of this. "Harry told us, that… for twelve years only…"

"It's him." George said with a reassuring smile. "He was with the Death Eaters for twelve years. But he managed to escape and spent a lot of time hiding in the Muggle world. It took him years to figure out who he is and what happened to his family."

"The Death Eaters didn't tell him anything… Even they didn't know whose child he was…"

Severus grabbed Fred's robes.

"Send him an owl! Look for him! They are searching for him… I don't want…"

"He'll come back… I'm sure." Dumbledore said. "You two." He looked at the twins. "You stay in the castle. He might come back for you."

"He needs us. We are the only ones he can trust. His only friends." George nodded approvingly.

"He'll be fine, don't worry."

"I think… we can't do anything more today. Harry, Ginny, go back to the tower but don't tell anyone about this."

They nodded and left.

The twins got a guest room and Severus left the headmaster's office too.

It was night time and only the starts illuminated the corridors. He was walking behind the smiling Rowena slowly. Then he stopped and sat down on a bench.

"What's wrong?" The woman asked kindly.

Severus just smiled softly.

"He's alive… my child… is alive." He looked up with tears in his eyes.

"Oh, Severus!" The woman touched his cheeks. She gave him a light kiss on his forehead and knelt before him, holding his hand. "Then don't cry! Be happy! Smile!" She stroked his face and the man smiled.

He looked at the woman gratefully, noticing a few tears on her face too.

"It was like looking at you… Make-up or not… He looks a lot like you. .."

They were sitting there, talking softly, for quite a long time.

I'm ready with this chapter. Reviews are much appreciated.

I know I promised to update earlier if I get some nice reviews… I can only update today, because I had guests on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday… and I had very little time (and even less energy) to do anything productive.

We still have 22 chapters left, but some will be posted in two or three parts (they are long… verrrrrrry long). And I'll give you a link to some pictures (probably) tomorrow. So 38 (39 with the AN) chapters to go. This is one long story.

The next chapter is about…. oh… I forgot to look at it… we'll see.

I hope everyone read the Side Story… at this point a few thing might become confusing if you left out 'Once I've had everything…'

R&R and Bye

Hermina