Fantastic story, one of the better post DH stories that I've seen. I have to say, I much much prefer your Epilogue over the abortion that was JKR's.

my goodness that was fantastic... even though it was just the first chapter...

i love the way you describe each scene...

i love this chap , i love how understanding ron was, your story is the best

i love your story, its wonderfull, and i like that you dont make it to mushy, and you follow along with thebook, i hate it when people write that harry was always in love with hermione because it was never in the book, but your story is awesome

What a wonderful beginning to what I am sure will be an amazing story. This story has come highly recommended and I look forward to reading the rest!

Hey Searcy,

I've been meaning to read your story for a while now, but real life keeps getting in the way. Anyway, after reading the entire story, I've to say, this fanfic really is worthy of the Elder Wand fanfiction competition award.

I've read so many stories, to say the least, but I never come across story in which the author put a lot of effort in writing Harry's relationship with his blood relatives. I love the mature Harry in this story. I also loved every detail you've put in regards to Harry and Hermione's feeling. Also, I'm glad that you've include Teddy into the equation.

DH wasn't my favorite book, and I completely erase the epilogue out of my Harry Potter knowledge inside my head. I'm not at all bias when I say that I love your epilogue much, much better. I'm really glad that J.K.Rowling didn't write anything about Harry and Ginny "re-bonding" in the last chapter before the epilogue. Your story could cover up all those stuff she come up with in the epilogue.

I applaud you for this wonderful story, and thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Yikes. Love this, I'm normally not a harry/hermione fan. You're doing this so well though.

Nice story.
Even if you may have (or not) gave us a hint about Harry profession i really think this story lack in that area, even if in a passing comment knowing what career they choose would make them a little more real (you have a good characterization)... and don't come here saying that not even JKR revealed that ;-)
Ciao!

Thank you, thank you thank you.
Seeing them grow apart or even "enemies" would have been tragic, while this is "only" sad but in a nice way.... if this is the way it is going ;-)
Ciao!

I just hope we aren't going to see a fight with all (or part) of the Weasley family nor some Weasley bashing.
That said it is quite a nice start.

Awesome. I really enjoyed reading a story with a positive portrayal of a Dursley. It makes sense given how they parted ways in the 7th book. Very nice lead-up to their coupling!

I enojoyed this story so much, particularly your characterization of the reformed Dudley. You always get the hint, at the beginning of DH, that he has the potential to become a decent person, and you really manage that here. I also like the way you re-worked the Epilogue into the ending - it's very cute and well done, and plausible given the relationships you've established. Thank you!

Now that was just absolutely great!
Fantastic job with the detailed descriptions of Harry and Hermionie's feelings.

Definitely deserved first place in the competition!

Oh my! Ginny handled that pretty well. Can\\\'t wait to see what\\\'s up next.

I've read this story probably a dozen times in the past six months or so, and it gets better every time. Your portrayal is exactly how I see Harry and Hermione in a non-epilogue, post Hogwarts setting. I also greatly enjoyed the growth of Dudley as a character, and his movement towards a person who actually has value in Harry's eyes.

The growth of all of your characters is treated very well, and I look forward to future re-reads. Thank you.