Love this fic so much. I think I've read it about 4 times now. But it keeps getting better and better. I hope you come out with more stories soon

Aw, that was soo cool! I'd be happy with it ending right there but if you have more I'd love to see it. But that was seriously an awesome fic...

I almost missed this chapter, and I don't know how, since I came in here almost daily.

I had to reread the last chapter at least to remember everything, because I remembered the emotional rollercoaster this had been last time I checked. And well, you didn't disappoint with this one.

Everything is so subtle in your writing, Madelaine. Reading your fics is so easy, but with a depth that I rarely see in fanfiction, or even in most literature that gets actually published.

And about the plot...So Hermione had been planning something for them. I really didn't see that one coming, and I think it's brilliant how Harry, without knowing, had botched up his dream. Loved it.

And the last scene, Hermione's tirade, is so beautiful to read. And so in character. And Harry's reflections at the end are worth many epilogues. But of course, we're going to always want more HHr, if it's good. You're in the delicate position, but I am confident that, if you come up with something, it will be beautiful to read.

Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

First things first - I don't think I received an e-mail notification from portkey about this new chapter. I only saw it by accident. I *think* around the same time portkey was having problems. And you've mentioned how putting up this chapter was 'more complicated than any Einstein theory'? Maybe you should check that the notification went out.

Enjoyed the chapter, although I had to struggle to remember where we were last time ... A nice two-stage set of epiphanies here ... first of all Harry's realisation that Hermione had had 'plans' for them ... and then the kiss and the transformation of that plan into a bona fide 'date' instead. Finishing with the required "I love you" and "My Hermione", very nice.

Regarding an epilogue ... hmmm. Depends if you want to finish on this high or, risking an anticlimatic feel to your story's end, wind up showing us that H/Hr *really works*. I admit that something showing us how well they work together would be nice. But - again, my memories of the preceding chapters are a bit dim (I will be re-reading the story as a whole one day, though) - the main theme of this story was how the "wrong" relationships were put "right", yes? Maybe a 'happily ever after, see how good Harry and Hermione are for each other' epilogue might not be any different from all the other ones out there. Unless you were able to insert some "wrong things put right" references. I'm not a writer, I'll be quiet now.

Thanks for the chapter!

Holy Cow, that was AWESOME! Madelaine, you are an amazing writer. I sense you are a tad shy from your author's notes-- don't let anything or anyone slow you down, girl! Your stories carry very very REAL emotional interactions. This is priceless. I felt 'healed' in some way at the end of this chapter; just like Harry.

ALL of your stories have that "This could and SHOULD have happened!" feeling to them. I re-read them from time to time, just for that lift at the end.

I thank you so much, and BEG you to write another chappie... I don't want to leave them yet!

AT LAST! I promise I've been waiting for this chapter AGES, madelaine! I love it. It fits perfectly, imo, with the way the story goes.

From chapter one, Harry IS Harry. One of the most in-character Harrys I've read ever. And I've read a lot fanfiction.

Anything you give us will be good, so of course we'd love a wrap-up! If you want ideas, I'd love to see some trio chat. I care very little for the rest of the Weasleys, to be honest. But Ron and Harry chapter was amazing.

Thanks for sharing!

A good end to a story I was really looking forward to finishing!! I must say that your first chapter is just SPLENDID! Gosh what Harry said were all TRUE!

Kudos to you too for the chapters after that!

This chapter was not how I expected the end of the story would be, but it's great all the same.

It could've been much better though, in my opinion - the Hermione just realizing everything after she realizes she jealous is one that could have been better.

Still, I can't wait for your next stories and I hope you'll make an epilogue with this story!

Great story ! Would like to see a wrap up chapter though. Maybe one where they tell Ron and he says he knew it all the time. Maybe Harry could take her to the party and Ron would be there with Helena as his date. Please post more. This has been a joy to read.
Lady Chancellor

ofcourseitdoes...awesomechapter...its so ruddysweet...
made me smile all the way through...keep it up...
and update!!
ashlie

Aw, that was so sweet! I'm so glad you posted this, but you should have posted it sooner! I was waiting for so long and when I finally got the alert, I almost squealed

I think you should write up an ending chapter, including everyone's reaction to their get together. Then the story will really be finished.

It seems I'm always telling you how brilliant your stories are, and after a while I can see how that might start to seem insincere. However, I've meant every positive thing I've said, and all of that applies to this chapter as well.

There were a couple of comments from Hermione that I really liked reading. One was her reference to herself as a possible "scarlet woman". I'm glad she recognised the kind of strange situation she was in; going from one friend to the next.

The other comment was when she said it had always been Harry, but she never recognised that until now. I know you wanted to start from canon, but I've always had a hard time accepting the concept that she loved Ron before she loved Harry. I guess it just rubs my H/Hr sensibilities the wrong way. Consequently, I was quite relieved to see her saying that it really was Harry through the years (not a demand, just a suggestion: I wouldn't mind reading more of this issue addressed in a wrap-up chapter).

I also was pleased to see that she was cognizant of Harry's feelings for her on New Year's and she felt guilty for hurting him. I know she can't really be blamed for that, but it was nice to see her acknowledging that she knew what Harry was feeling and it affected her.

I guess because we've been following Harry through most of this story, I really keyed in in what Hermione had to say and how she was behaving. Having said that though, I was also impressed with how you wrote Harry here. It's so important to get the chracters right, and I think you nailed it here. He had that kind of quite poignancy that we'd expect from Harry; nothing overly dramatic, but moving none-the-less. I think you've done a really good job with it.

I'm pretty confident that we would all love to read one more chapter to this and I really hope you do write one. There are a couple of issues that I know I would like to see them deal with a bit deeper, but I'm sure no matter what you wrote it's going to be fitting and worthwhile.

Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

Wrap-up chappie, wrap-up chappie! That has to count for two votes.

Wrapup chappie please!! I'd like to see a bit of an epilogue to follow up such a wonderful chapter!

I think it does need that last chapter... Oh, my... you took so long, I had to skim through the last chapter lol I love a jealous Hermione hehe... and I like it that in this story Harry's the one that suffers first, not Hermione

This is a wonderful. Loved how you wrote Harry battling with his emotions. Glad you got Ron and Ginny to act maturely about the break-up.

I wish I read that controversial chapter and I hope you find the correct one to post. My vote is to leave this ending alone. It's a good one.