Awesome chapter. Glad they're both doing well and ready to move on. Not sure I'm thrilled with truly putting Mary to rest, but they did need to begin living. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Author's Response: Thanks for being lovely as always MNF! I think Mary may be dragged out again at some points, as grief never does run smooth, but for now they need a respite :)

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Oh, poor Lily. This day has absolutely, truly sucked! I'd need cake too.

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That is one of the funniest things I've ever read! Awesome!
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Personally, I think a fruit monster would be a great party guest. Keep the kiddies out of trouble and provide nutritious snacks!

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Fun start. I'm a sucker for a good Marauder story! On to read more!
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Excellent chapter, hon! Hope you have an awesome Holiday season, and I can't wait for more.
Amy

Author's Response: Thank you very much dear! You're lovely as always :)

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My friend,
I attempted to read this, got maybe 20 paragraphs in and was weeping and chose not to rip the hole in my heart open by facing the rest of the chapter. You could tell me that a page later there was a pink elephant tooting out chocolate covered strawberries and I doubt I'd rip the plastic off at particular scar.

I love your writing and will support you in any way I can, but you're well aware how all this touches me. Living a life where death can come and snatch you without warning and there will be nothing to stop it, even magic just hits too close to home. I struggle to ignore what it will do to the love of my life.

You're brilliant.

Amy

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Great chapter as usual. It's a hard reality when someone dies, but the living do go on, living. It breaks my heart to see Sirius struggling so though. Will patiently wait for the next chapter. Also, I'll beta whenever you need.
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Author's Response: oh dear! I'm so unbelievably hopeless but I'm opening my email thing RIGHT NOW to send you this chapter and I'm honestly really sorry. I'm just genuinely hopeless. THank you for continuing to review and being patient with me! :)

-AC

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Excellent chapter. The tension and mystery are building. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to read more.

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Not that this should come as a surprise to you, but I cried again in that chapter. Sometimes it feels like you've mucked up your whole life, and then you need to figure out where to push the poo you've been standing in. Great chapter, I can't wait to read more, although I will probably cry again. Don't forget I'm here to beta if you need me.

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Author's Response: I managed to forget to send it to you again, didn't I? I'm such an idiot honestly. Pah. Right, I'm going to send this chapter to you later today. Sorry for being so utterly useless and I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thank you :)

-AC

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This has been a remarkable tale! Thanks for sharing such a great story!

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Author's Response: thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. :)

cheers, Mel

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Wow! Nothing like an utter implosion in the middle of the school year to put things back into perspective. Well done chapter.
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Author's Response: Nope, nothing like it at all. Thanks for the lovely review! :)

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Hm, Lily has an eating disorder. Perhaps too much stress and she's controlling one of the few things she can? Great chapter and nice change of POV.

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Author's Response: Yes. I just touched on it; I'm not fully comfortable writing dramatic or troublesome things, but I wanted to use it to enhance Lily's character. Her desire to control everything drives her to be unhappy, and that is part of it.

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Ah, her worst nightmare, a girlfriend! Can't wait to see how this plays out!

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Author's Response: I'm glad you've kept reading!

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Another interesting chapter. I take it Anna is blind to the notion she's good looking? She certainly seems to attract them. Holiday weekend so off to read more.

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Author's Response: Sort of. She's very comfortable and confident in herself. That, coupled with her natural attractiveness tends to hook something in guys.

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The story is moving along nicely. Love the characters. Can't wait to see where you take this.
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Author's Response: Thank you!

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Yes, the VHS would have been available, but insanely expensive! Her family must be rich!

Good chapter,
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Author's Response: We'll just have to take a little leeway with the time period then. Her family isn't rich, but they're well-off enough. At least, that's what I tried to convey.

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This story is such an easy read! You characters and pacing are excellent! I'm in love with it already!

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Author's Response: Oh that's great! Thank you!

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Great start! Can't wait to read more!
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Author's Response: Thanks! I hope you enjoy the story!

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I am absolutely loving this story. I like your take on pureblood relations, and how hard it must have been to watch your parents do something which haunted you so.

Can't wait to read more.

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Interesting beginning. The idea of an arranged marriage could play out oddly for the daughter do a known Death Eater. I'm excited to read more. MNF

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Good chapter. Your'e moving the story along well. MNF

Author's Response: Thanks so very much! I know I have been slacking a little bit but it has been a busy week and my sister's birthday was on Sunday but I am going to post my next chapter tomorrow and maybe start another story ... probably another Sirius one or maybe and Hermione and Draco I am not sure yet ... Thanks so much for reading my story and I am glad that you like it so far

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Love the tattoo! Desperately wanted to do the same thing when I got the remission announcement, but then chickened out. What can I say, not Lily.

Great chapter. I love how fiercely loyal they are to each other. The questioning and confrontation regarding Remus was very well done. She does need to come clean about knowing and not caring. She's a beautiful soul.

Update on the Moms please. Worried about them both.

It's been four days, I think, and I've read it all. Impressive and heartfelt and wonderful.

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Author's Response: I really loved the idea of the tattoo! I think its one of those things that reminds me just how brave Lily is. Yeah.

Sirius is stupidly loyal just because he's got no one else to be loyal too, bless his soul. I'm sure James will find out at the Lily's in the know at some point soon... and they'll be an update on the months too, very shortly!

Thanks for all your lovely reviews. I'm very impressed by how quickly you read all of it and the dedication towards reviewing! Thank you so much :)

-AC

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Argh! You're going to make another painful death, aren't you? Very dramatic and important chapter. Well done. I think after the next chapter I'll be completely caught up.

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Author's Response: I'm actually not sure that I have another death within me. It actually hurts that I have to kill most of these characters up. Thanks for a lovely review! :)

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Worried about Lily's mom, and what might happen with James and Lily being open in their relationship. I know I'm getting close to the end. arg!

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Author's Response: Hehe, yep, you're getting pretty close to all that's posted! But hopefully there should be more soon. Thanks for all your lovely reviews :)
-AC

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