You know, you shouldn't keep us waiting this long...however we know how it has to end....

Author's Response: I am SO SO sorry! Truly! Phoenix Rising and then the release of OOTP and THEN Deathly Hallows... I waded in excitement and utter depression for entirely too long. Fear not - I shall update frequently now! 4 chapters to go! Thanks for reading and reviewing! ~HH

It feels like there is a chapter missing before this one. The last one left off before the second task and this one is well after. Also when I read it last I remember a conversation between Cedric and his friends where it all comes out into the open, but that didn't happen and was alluded to in this chapter. Just thought I'd let you know . . . still immensely enjoying this story!

Author's Response: EEK! Which chapter??? Where??

Excellent! I read all the chapters in one seating, the was setting and I didn't get up to turn the lights on, lol. It's dark now. I love how you write, and the narrative from a Hupplepuff is interesting. There are only two things that bother me though: a)The things Dumbledore says doesn't sound like JK Rowling's Dumbledore.He's less serene and more...involved (emotionally?) in his dialogue written by you. I'm more used to Rowling's Dumbledore. b)The Silencing Charms that they keep using to ensure privacy!They are mentioned in Order of Phoenix, and Silencing Charms (Silencio) actually silences the person(or animal) it is casted upon. The more appropriate spell would probably be the Imperturbable Charm? The one Molly Weasley uses in Order of The Phoenix, basically to charm the doors so no sound can pass through. I'm just nickpicky and anal about these details. Lol. That said though, this is one of my favourite Potter fics, ever. Great job, and I'm very much looking forward to the next chapter! :D

Author's Response: Hmm... yeah, you have a point about the Silencing Charms. We couldn't use the Imperturbable Charm since that applies to doors or objects, and what I wanted was almost a bubble of privacy around them. I'll go back through the story and see what I can come up with! ;o) Thanks for reading and your suggestions! ~HH

25-02-2007 21:22 Rated 10

Waiting impatiently for more!! It`s a compliment :-) Loved the whole kitchen chat, and the flirting underneath the table! And Cedric`s owl, Mist, she`s really cool :-)

Author's Response: Misty is a real little badass, but she's a loving creature nevertheless. Chapter 16 should be submitted to SH in this coming week, and Chapter 17 is at the betas right now! Thanks for reviewing. HH

22-02-2007 11:14 Rated 10

I've waited until now to review. I'm really enjoying this and I do like the fact that you're not actually doing the sex scenes in reality. The angst is so much better. I hope you update soon!

Author's Response: I'm a great lover of angst, truth be told, and yes, I will be submitting another chapter today *hopefully* I'm happy that you're enjoying it! *does dance of joy*

I THOUGHT IS IS PRETTY GOOD AND WE WILL JUST HAVE TO SEE HOW THE REAS OF THE STORY GOES BEFORE I SAY I LUV IT!?!

Author's Response: Thanks! Hope you enjoy the other chapters. HH

AARRRGGHHH!!!! You horrible TEASE!!!! But seriously, wonderful chapter! I've missed this story, and was THRILLED to see it updated! More? Please? I'll beg if I have to!!! :)

Author's Response: Tease? *innocent look* Moi??? Hee hee!!! thanks. I haven't been updating here as I should. Yes, there's more coming soon. HH

Go on, write more! Wanna hear the rest of it! Good writer you are*yodavoice*

Author's Response: More, you say?? :o) Provided you've read all 5 chapters, I'd say that's it! Thanks for your review!! HH

Wow, that was a very serious present for him to have given somebody he doesn't like *that way.*

Author's Response: I thought so initially, but remember, Cedric is an empath, and he's lead more by his emotions and his gut feelings than by his head in this case! ;)

Harry looked in Cedric’s direction, and walked towards him, his eyes never leaving Cedric’s as he ran his hand through his hair. Oh, do that again! Ack! I LOVE that, so cute! : )

Author's Response: Funny story - that 'oh do it again' came from our very real life experience with our VERY gay Anatomy & Physiology teacher. He is built VERY well and he'd push up the sleeves of his polo shirts to expose his biceps! Both charmed310 and I would murmur 'oh yeah, do that again!'

I'm skilling ahead, because I'm impatient. ; ) LUPIN was INEFFECTIVE?! I've never seen that in a fic before! He wasn't an auror (or pretend auror) or a death eater, but I've never considered him ineffective before (especially considering the dementors and such). Other than that, I really enjoyed this chapter. : ) I like the friendships you're developing for Cedric--that's certainly important! And I'm glad to see him in a class with the twins, I've often wondered what their dynamic would have been like, and half of the authors don't even realize they'd be in the same year. : )

Author's Response: Ineffective from a 6th year's pov, and remember, we don't really know how Lupin dealt with the older kids. I think that they would have been quite demanding, and possibly a little hard to handle, with the dynamic being a hesitant Lupin vs a bunch of young studs, yanno? Anyhow, for the sake of the story, that's Cedric's opinion, and I'm happy that you enjoyed the chappie despite it. As for the twins - oh hell yeah. I would have LOVED to be in class with them, just to see the crap they'd get up to! Thanks for skipping ahead!! ;o)

The broomstick muffin... mnyess... *snaps to us!* Beau'iful chaptah moufflette!

Author's Response: Thank yew, poppet. I do so love them all gussied up that way!