7. A Pause For Acceptance

Disclaimer: Let's see...if I did own Harry Potter it would no longer be Harry Potter...it would be Draco Malfoy and the Goblet of Fire, Draco Malfoy and the Order of the Phoenix and all of the other books.

Parenting Class

A Pause for Acceptance

Everyone sat for a moment in silence, the two teenagers relishing the tranquility of the room. "Do I have to go to bed now?" Draco whined, tugging on Hermione's robes. "I'm not tired," he yawned, eyes widening as he attempted to stifle the second one.

"It looks like you're quite ready for a good night's rest," Hermione observed, reaching down and picking up the child. "Let's go brush your teeth and then we'll read a story, okay? Draco? Draco?"

"Looks like Pansy wore him out," Harry chuckled, "maybe we should have her over here more often."

"I think not," Hermione bristled, starting for Draco's bedroom. "My cat is soaking wet thanks to that little girl! I admit, she is very sweet at times but we will not be having her here all the time!"

Harry settled himself down on the couch as Hermione tucked Draco into bed and then proceeded back into the common room, after making sure the boy's nightlight was on. "It looks like it's going to storm tonight," the girl commented, gazing out the large window.

Indeed it did. Large, black clouds were gathering in the sky, a ripple of yellow showing every few seconds. The trees bent over with the force of the winds, leaves and other objects racing across the castle grounds.

Harry joined Hermione at the window and together they watched as fat raindrops began to patter against the window till the drizzle turned into an amazing downpour. "It's the perfect time for telling ghost stories," he remarked.

"I don't like ghost stories," Hermione shivered, hugging her robe tight around her. A loud clap of thunder tore through the air just as all of the candles and the fireplace went out, a gigantic gust of wind having raced down the chimney.

"L-lumos," Hermione stuttered, her wand lighting up at the tip and casting a meager glow over her face, pale with fright. "I really don't like this, Harry," she murmured, relishing the warmth he gave off, a sudden chill seeming to come over the room.

"Told you it was time for ghost stories," Harry smirked. "Okay, here's a good one...do you want me to tell you?"

"Not particularly...but you're going to do it anyway so just go ahead."

"It was a dark, stormy night," Harry began his voice dropping in pitch, "much like this one. An old man sat in his chair by the fire, a dog by his feet while he puffed on his pipe. As he was almost asleep a knocking sounded on the front door." Harry knocked his hand three times on the windowsill, devilish grin on his face.

"Thinking it was a traveler caught in the rain the old man went to let them in. But when he got there, the doorway was empty. Forgetting the whole matter he went back to his chair and opened up the newspaper. Minutes later, the knocking sounded again." Once more Harry rapped his knuckles slowly.

"And once again, the old man went to the door only to find nothing. With a shrug he went back to his chair and started to pet his dog, who had come to sit by his side. Seconds later, three more knocks sounded. Ignoring them, believing it was but his imagination the man stayed where he was. Again they came, and still he sat."

"Faster and faster the pounding became until the dog was howling and the man was covering his ears. And then...it stopped!" By now Hermione was clutching the front of Harry's robes, brown eyes magnified with terror.

"And then slowly...ever so slowly...three more knocks sounded." Knock, knock, knock. Harry looked up startled. "It's my job to knock, Mione."

"I didn't knock," she answered shakily. Knock, knock, knock. Hermione screamed and Harry stepped in front of his friend protectively, hand clutching his own wand.

"Mr. Potter? Miss Granger? Are you in there? Answer the door!" demanded the stern voice of Professor McGonagall.

"It's only McGonagall," Harry breathed, quickly crossing the room and shoving the portrait open.

"About time," the transfiguration professor sniffed. "Couldn't you hear me knocking?"

"W-we could," Hermione exhaled, trying to calm her racing heartbeat. "But why didn't Leviculus just open for you?" she asked, McGonagall handing Harry a candle.

"All of the portraits went dead," the teacher snorted. "The storm outside took away their operating power...the worst storm Professor Dumbledore says to hit the castle in over fifty years!"

"So are you making sure we're all right?" Harry questioned.

"Yes, and I also require Miss Granger. As a prefect, it is your duty to come and help myself and the others revive the portraits by putting some of our own magic into them. And for the time being Potter, don't light the fireplace again...Professor Dumbledore is worried that flames might spread if the wind blows the right way. Miss Granger, follow me."

"But what about Draco?" Hermione cried, throwing a nervous look over her shoulder at the closed bedroom door. "I can't leave him here!"

"I'm sure Mr. Potter is more than capable of looking after Mr. Malfoy for a few hours." Hermione and Harry shared a look.

"Let's just hope he doesn't wake up," Hermione whispered, Harry nodding his agreement. With a sad glance at the closed door, Hermione followed McGonagall, Harry standing silently in the middle of the room.

Another loud burst of thunder made the floor beneath the teenager's feet visibly shake. "I have a feeling I am not going to like tonight," he muttered, making his way into his bedroom.

Changing into a pair of red pajama pants and a gold top (ever the true Gryffindor), Harry crawled beneath his covers, a grateful sigh escaping his lips. All he wanted to do was sleep...

With a jolt, the boy sat up. He probably should check on Draco...Hermione would. Groaning, Harry slid out of his warm resting spot and padded softly down the hall to Draco's room.

Pushing the door open, Harry was glad to see the boy curled up in his bed and he turned to go. Then taking a double glance back, he saw the child's tiny shoulders shaking and muffled crying barely distinguishable over the roar of the thunder.

"Draco?" Harry said tentatively, stepping into the room and approaching the Slytherin. In response, Draco curled up tighter into a ball and buried himself under the covers. "What's wrong?" Harry asked, gently as he possibly could.

It was then the Gryffindor realized the waterfall had gone out, another item that the storm had disrupted. The only light in the room was that of the lightning flashing through the windows and illuminating everything in intervals.

"I want Hermione!" Draco wailed, looking up at Harry with wide, silver eyes. He burst into a new round of sobs, growing louder as the thunder sounded.

"There, there, it's okay," Harry comforted, easing himself onto the edge of the bed till his hand came to rest on Draco's shoulder.

Draco whimpered and drew himself tighter into the mattress, Harry removing his hand. A sudden flashback to earlier that evening suddenly struck the child.

"They really do care about you, Draco, don't forget that."

"Even Harry?"

"Even Harry," Ginny said firmly. "They'll both do anything to make sure you're happy while you stay here. No one will ever do anything to hurt you, understand?"

With a soft cry, Draco flung himself into Harry's arms, the older boy's eyes widening in surprise. Cautiously, Harry wrapped his arms about Draco and rocked him slowly, feeling the boy tighten his grasp on his robes.

"I don't like the thunder," Draco whispered, burying his head against Harry's chest. "Or the dark...never the dark."

"It's all right," Harry murmured, placing his chin on top of the blond head. "I used to be scared of the thunder too...but it can't hurt you...just there to make a lot of noise."

"Don't leave me here," Draco sobbed, "I don't want to be alone!"

"I'm not going anywhere," Harry assured. "I'll stay right here until you fall asleep."

"But I don't want to fall asleep! I'll die!"

"Now why do you say that?"

"Because Voldemort will come and kill me when I close my eyes," Draco whimpered.

Harry almost recoiled in horror. Someone other then himself and Dumbledore saying the Dark Lord's name? "What do you mean, Draco?" he queried, shivers racing up his spine.

"Father says that if I'm bad, when I go to sleep he'll come and kill me," the child cried. "He says Voldemort only wants strong people to work for him...I'm not strong if I cry...and whenever it storms or I'm in the dark I cry...I don't mean too...I'm just scared."

"Well no Dark Lord is going to kill you with me here, understand? I won't let him hurt you."

"I'm sorry, Harry," Draco said softly, voice barely heard.

"For what?"

"I thought you would hurt me," he mumbled into Harry's shirt. "Ginny told me you cared about me...and I'm glad I listened to her."

Tears pricked at Harry's eyes and he blinked them away furiously. "And Ginny is absolutely correct...I care for you very much. I will never, ever, hurt you or make you feel scared, all right? And if I do, I give you permission to hit me. Do we have a deal?"

"But I don't want to hit you," Draco sniffled.

"It's just a precaution," Harry assured. "If it makes you feel better, you could instead tell Hermione and she'd hit me for you."

Draco chewed on his lower lip before giving a slow nod. Holding out his hand, Harry gave it a gentle shake. "How about we go to my room?" he suggested. "The window isn't as big there and you won't see as much of the storm."

The Slytherin murmured a soft yes and Harry scooped the child into his arms like he'd seen Hermione do many times. He now understood why his friend preferred to carry Draco rather then let the child walk...he had a warm, comfortable weight that made him feel good inside.

Harry climbed into his bed, Draco still in his arms, and placed the child beneath the covers. The candle McGonagall had given him sat on a small nightstand, the small glow providing a degree of comfort in the otherwise black room.

"I still don't want to go to sleep," Draco stubbornly said. "I want Hermione."

"She isn't here right now," Harry replied. "She'll be back later tonight though."

"Why? Where did she go?"

"She had to help with some things around the castle."

"Can I stay up till she comes back? Please?"

Harry sighed. "All right."

The child gave him a shy smile and Harry grinned back. "Can we read a story? I don't want to listen to the thunder." Draco produced a book from Harry's shelf and handed it to him. "I saw Hermione put this here earlier," he said, noticing Harry's raised eyebrow at finding a children's book in his room.

"The Imp and the Three Faeries," he read off the cover. "Are you ready?" Draco snuggled up closer in reply. "Once upon a time there was a family of three faeries...a mommy faerie, a daddy faerie and a child faerie."

"What were their names?" Draco interrupted.

"It doesn't say..." Draco snorted and then went back to listening. "One day they decided to go into the forest and pick some berries for their dinner that evening. While they were gone, a little imp crept up to their house and entered."

"Shouldn't the imp knock? It isn't polite to barge in."

"The imp isn't very nice... 'Oh My,' the imp said. 'Look at this yummy looking pumpkin juice! I must have some!' First, the imp picked up the largest glass and took a sip. 'Yuck!' he cried, spitting it out. 'It's too warm!' Picking up the middle sized glass he took a sip. 'Terrible! Too cold!' Picking up the smallest cup, the imp took a large sip. 'Perfect!'"

"He shouldn't do that," Draco objected, frowning at the pages. "Father and Mother wouldn't like it at all if someone we didn't know came in."

"It's a story, Draco," laughed Harry. "Let's just keep reading, shall we?" Draco nodded and leaned closer to the book, Harry's wand illuminating the pages. "'I need to sit down,' the imp decided. Entering the room next to the kitchen, the imp sat down in a gigantic arm chair. 'Too squishy,' the imp decided. Picking himself out of it, the imp sat down in the rocking chair. 'It moves too much,' he complained. Settling himself in the smallest chair the imp smiled. 'This one is great!'"

"I would have taken the rocking chair," Draco declared.

"The armchair was more to my liking," Harry argued. "But if that's what the imp wanted we'll leave it at that...The imp gave a loud yawn. 'I need to go lie down,' he decided, getting out of the chair and making his way upstairs. Three beds were lined up before him. Climbing into the first one the imp sank into the mattress. 'It's too big!' he squeaked. Making his way out of it, the imp climbed into the middle sized bed. 'It's too hard...my poor back,' he moaned. He then made his way over to the smallest bed. 'I like this one,' he said. Within moments the imp was fast asleep."

Harry waited for the comment Draco would come up with and was surprised when there was none. Looking down, he smiled at the boy, resting fast asleep against his shoulder. "And they all lived happily ever after," he finished, though he had no clue if that was the actual ending.

Setting the book on the nightstand, Harry placed his glasses on top of it and then eased Draco so his head lay on one of the pillows. Resting his own head on the other pillow Harry gave Draco a soft kiss on his forehead, the boy inching closer to Harry and curling up against him.

"I love you, Draco," Harry whispered, closing his own eyes. Amidst the darkness, the candle burned brightly, a source of hope and comfort for whenever it might be needed.

About two hours later Hermione walked into the common room, looking dead on her feet. "Stupid portraits," she grumbled, walking unsteadily for her bedroom. "Can't fix themselves..." She suddenly stopped. "I'd probably best go check on Draco," she groaned, turning around and walking to the child's door, wand held in her hand to light the way.

Lifting the wand above her head, Hermione cast the glow around the boy's room, beginning to panic slightly when she found the bed unoccupied. Retreating from the doorway, she hastily went to Harry's and entered, freezing in her tracks.

Harry was curled up in bed, one arm hanging off the side and the other wrapped around Draco. The child was snuggled up against her friend, a contented smile on his face. Though the girl was tired, she picked up Harry's camera from his shelf and snapped a photo, a smile on her face.

"I don't think I'm making it back to my room," Hermione yawned. Gently shoving Draco closer to Harry and Harry closer to the edge, Hermione climbed up into the bed next to Draco, seconds later sound asleep.

When Draco woke up the next morning he found himself sandwiched between the two Gryffindors and not able to move. The storm still raged outside, hail now pelting against the windows in addition to the rain and the constant booming of the thunder.

So the child was actually quite happy with this arrangement. He felt secure and safe between his two current guardians, Hermione's breath tickling his face and Harry holding him loosely in a protective embrace.

The candle still shined on the nightstand, though it was down to its last bit of wick. "Please don't go out," Draco prayed, watching the flame flicker. He knew he would still be scared of the dark, even with Hermione and Harry watching over him.

"Draco?" Hermione mumbled sleepily, eyes half open. "What's wrong?"

At that second the candle chose to go out and Draco gave a gasp of terror before he felt Hermione's arms wrap around him and pull him onto her lap as she sat up.

"He's scared of the dark," came Harry's soft voice followed by a 'lumos'. "And with the storm outside it's made everything quite black." It suddenly occurred to the legendary seeker, that Hermione was in his bed. "What are you doing here?" he asked suspiciously.

"I found you two here when I came back last night...I just stayed," Hermione said with a shrug. "Professor McGonagall told me that when we woke up to go down to the Great Hall. Dumbledore enchanted the ceiling so it looks sunny, very bright in there now."

"Then let's get going." Harry stretched and shooed Hermione out so he could get dressed, Hermione taking Draco to his room with the light of her wand. Minutes later they all gathered in the common room, Draco riding on Hermione's hip with his hands tightly gripping her robe. Two beacons of wand light was their guide to the Great Hall, both being used to full extent.

When the three arrived at the designated spot, Draco gave a tiny sigh of relief. It was as Hermione had said. The ceiling was a brilliant shade of yellow, effectively making the whole room bright. Students were walking about, talking in hushed voices and eating breakfast from a large buffet table set up in the front of the room.

"Hey you guys," Ginny greeted, making her way over to the trio. "Terrible weather isn't it?"

"Why do you sound so happy?" Harry grumbled, himself feeling rather grumpy.

"I love storms!" the Weasley girl laughed. "Besides, with the weather like this and all the lights keep going out, it's basically impossible to hold classes! Why don't you go get breakfast? You all look famished!"

Hermione glanced hesitantly at the food table where students were shoving each other and generally making a mess. "Could Draco stay with you while Harry and I go? I don't want him to get hit."

"Sure," Ginny agreed, taking Draco from Hermione. She brought the child over to a corner in the room and set him down, taking a seat on the floor beside him. But as soon as she did that, Draco scrambled to his feet and sat himself in her lap with a smile.

"You were right, Ginny," he murmured, "Harry is really nice."

"He is," she smiled.

"Is that why you like him?"

"I do not like him!" she exclaimed, blush rising up. "Harry is a friend, nothing more."

"That's what you said yesterday," the child observed. "Then who do you like?"

"No one," she said hotly, turning her face away from Draco.

"Why don't you like Harry?" Draco persisted, not willing to give up on the matter.

"I do like Harry!" she cried in exasperation, "just not in the way you want me too!"

"What was the first line you said?" the child questioned, smirk growing on his face.

"I LIKE HARRY!" she shouted, the entire hall growing silent. "Did I just yell that?" she whispered, face rapidly turning to match her hair. "Please tell me I did not just say that."

"You did...but if you don't like him then it shouldn't bother you, right?"

"Someone kill me," she muttered as people continued to stare.

"Do you really want to die?" Draco asked, quite alarmed.

"Yes."

"You don't mean that."

"I do."

"You don't."

"I do."

"You do."

"I don't."

"Gotcha!" Draco laughed happily. "Oh look! Harry and Hermione are coming over!"

Ginny groaned and covered her head. "What did I just do?"

"Ginny?" Harry asked, kneeling down next to the girl, currently squishing Draco as she rocked back and forth. "Ginny?"

"She likes you," Draco informed, face completely serious.

"As a friend," Ginny whispered, keeping her eyes down.

"Nuh uh," Draco countered. "You like, like him."

Harry looked on in confusion as the child and the Gryffindor began to bicker, 'do toos' and 'do nots' flying between the two.

"You shouldn't lie, Ginny," Draco scolded, shaking his finger at the girl. "It isn't polite."

"Fine! Does this answer your question?" the girl snarled, pushing Draco off of her lap. The boy's smirk grew wider as Ginny grabbed Harry by his tie and pulled him down so his face was level with hers.

Taking a deep breath, she pressed her lips against his, Draco laughing in glee.

Author's Notes:

Reuploaded on 11/6 for changes to the imp's gender XD

As you can all hopefully see, fic has also turned Harry/Ginny. Everyone who answered in my Harry/Ginny poll said yes, to please do it so I did. And to some people's questions, yes this is also Draco/Hermione, it says that in the summary.XD

Happy Halloween! So what is everyone going as? Me, I'm taking a leaf out of Leviculus's book and going as a jester!! n.n The costume really fits with my personality quite well. The best thing about it is it had bells! I tried it on yesterday and was jangling around the house all day!

And in response to a very good question, yes, when the children turn older they will remember what happened. I tried to make a reference to that with the Professor Sprout incident...she remembered what had happened in the class and administered the potion to everyone.

Oh! And anyone on Neopets if you could spare a vote for my elephante in the BC starting on the fifth I'd be very grateful! The link is on my profile!

Anyone who reviews gets a large handful of candy, including pixie sticks! And you'd better appreicte them, I don't give pixie sticks out often, they're my fave. XD

Reviewer's Comments:

LishaChan Extra? XD I have to agree with that. I agree your fave parts are some of mine. I mean, Mrs. Weasley was just hilarious! I luv that woman!

ERMonkey, Burner of Cookies I can vouch for that...my dad burned the chocolate chip a few days ago...I stayed upstairs while fans were set up. XD Me too, I see them almost as brother and sister. n.n

VioletNeo4 My sister is worse with sewing XD Here's an example. When we were in girl scouts, we had a sash that we sewed our badges on, right? She sewed the badges on...as well as the back of the sash to the front! I am fortunately not that bad. God granted me some minimal amount of talent XD Won't ask about the song...I have odd moments like that too.

blackrosebunny451 I can't believe it either! I'm not allowed to stay up so I've decided to buy the whole series on DVD. n.n You don't like Pansy? Oh well, she can't be loved by everyone. XD I would probably have her put in a straight jacket so nothing would be done to me or the house...scary little child.

Mashed-Potato01 Aww, how cute! I have a twin sister and ten year old bratty brother. No fun at my house. I wish I had younger siblings...but then again, after all the babysitting I'm forced to do I think I'm kinda glad to be able to relax around my house. XD

MeLiO Oh the project grand finale...don't worry, that is going to be majorly funny. I mean, think of all the embarassing pics these three can take of each other or others take of them...I find the afro insanely funny. I am seriously going to have to draw that!

CherryBlossomAngel-225 Each stays as a child for two weeks...don't worry though. I won't stay with Draco for an entire two weeks...otherwise the fic would have like eighty chapters! I'll probably skip a few days inbetween to keep it moving.

LiLbLueangeL1223 Hehe, a bossy girl. I like that! XD Actually, Harry and Ginny can't be kids together. T.T Ginny is only in fifth year, the class is only for sixth. Darn it. But I can have Ginny care for a little Harry. I agree, the moment there between Draco and Mione was really sweet. Someone once told me I was a burnt marshamallow...angsty on the outside and in writing and then sweet and fluffy on the inside. It is now my fave analogy to myself. XD Draco is really sweet and caring I have to agree to also. I wish Rowling could make him that way in the books...I mean, we have a chance, sort of. He did warn Hermione in GoF to get away from the camp, right?

DanielLover00 Oh, it'll be more then interesting...it's going to be downright hilarious! I can absolutely not wait! Poor Harry and Draco...

Bronwen Snowing? In October! That's terrible! It's never been that bad for me! XD I was probably almost as bad...and with a twin it means double trouble. My parents had such a wonderful time raising us...I mean, we made huge messes, almost strangled the parakeets (by accident!) and did other little horrible things. I prefer to see myself as an angel though. Orange crush? You mean the drink? ::looks confused:: I worshiped Harry/Ginny first too...when I first heard of D/Hr I was like 'what the hell?' Now I'm addicted!

CircleOfStone XD just like my brother! How old is your cousin? I won't make you choose...Hmmm, older Draco with spiky hair... ::joins in drooling:: I think I might make him spike it later...we'll see. but Kami! That would look so hot!

Saiyachick My fave charcater there is Trunks...definite angst can be found with him. And Vegeta! n.n I'm curious...is Bra, Trunk's sister? I'm so confused with the new characters that keep popping up? XD I probably sound like an idiot...

dizzydragon Me too! I can stand sometimes to see Draco/Ginny (if it is extremely well written and has a very good plot line) but otherwise only Draco/Hermione for me! They are like the absolute best pairing ever created! I'm still curious as to who created the first fic with them as a couple! n.n I luv long fics too! When I see a story that sounds interesting and it has like fifteen or more chapters I always get really excited. I mean, one-shots are good too but I prefer long. I plan on entertaining you immensely with the little Hermione...watch out Hogwarts, Hermione is a chibi! MWAHAHAHA ::cough::

ilovetom88 Definetly the best! Although snickerdoodle comes in a close second. XD I luv having it, so excited! I got to drive to the music store! Of course my mom doesn't know though. lol she would seriously kill me and my dad.

FlickFlick Your very welcome. Now if only they were real...I would seriously die laughing to actually see Daniel Radcliffe with an afro! And Tom with spiky hair....that I'd just pass out from love. XD

scarlet-knight13 It is...we have a dog but I don't think he would mine having a cat in the family. What's worse, I met the other three kittens and now I'm madly in love! I was going to sneak one home but the punishment from my parents would have been much too severe for my liking.

charmedsisters Yeah, but it is my most updated fic. Most haven't been updated in over a month! O.o I'm glad the chapters are a good length...I hate it when you've been waiting forever for an update and the author finally posts...with about only 2000 words. I seriously think murder is the second thing on everyone's mind. XD

TwistedAngel What's funny is I've never even seen another parenting fic yet everyone is always saying mine is very unique compared to the others XD Guess I have to look harder. I'm glad you find mine enjoyable, I try hard.

Yokai Cesia and Chi He will forever be imprinted as cute and adorable in my mind. XD I really can't think of any other words to describe him, those seem to fit perfectly! Pansy is so sweet too...in a different sort of way. I liked how she curtsied at the end when she'd been nothing but trouble earlier

Ginny-W13 Will do! I hope the ending was oki...I don't want to rush anything but that seemed like a good time for her to admit her feelings.

BIGHARRYFAN The title fit really well...I loved it too! I always try to make the titles of chapters interesting but not give everything away. I wouldn't have killed her...I would just put her in a straight jacket until Blaise and Neville came to pick her up.

Gertyke Hehe, I loved that part! Pink is my fave color so it had to go in the fic somewhere on someone. I hope this chapter wasn't too I wrote it again on Saturday and part of today. XD I really need to find time during the week!

kat6528 Here it is. A bit more serious, but the end I think was rather funny.

Moon-n-Universe-Goddess Your penname is so kewl! Luv it! I'm glad ya like it! n.n

Emma Lee18 That's oki Emily-Chan. If I were a reviewer in this fic, I'd do ctrl f to find my name....otherwise I'd be there for quite a while. XD Very happy this pace fit with you...hope this one did too.

JeanMarie In two weeks...I'll probably speed up the time between that since I don't really want an eighty chapter fic XD I'm going to make Harry very...interesting. You'll see.

Liz hehe, thanx!

The Stump Yes and yes to both of your questions. n.n Draco is going to be very changed...I personally can't wait to see Pansy, she's going to have to be nicer to those little Gryffindors.

stars around the moon I hope you do. I'm not that good with directions. That's why I always use mapquest when I have to get directions to give to a friend. XD

Callie I don't get study hall. T.T My school has this stupid schuedling where you only take four classes a quarter...(so one whole semester of math is actually a full year!) So that means I'm taking two years worth of math in one year! O.o It's too much! XD You're writing a novel? Kewl! Me too, though it's more angst then funny. What's yours about?

Pia O'Leary Maybe she's hyde's twin or distant relative? XD I luv her! That's how I am sort of. Outwardly cheerful but then I turn around and can act like a realy devil. Oopsie! No more baths in the house! I luv labradors! I've always wanted a black one but my mom didn't want something all black. I think I might get one when I move out. I luv hot topic! Cute but slightly odd shirt...I honestly don't know what I'd do with an extra eyeball. XD

Smileystar04 Reviews always make me feel better n.n It can always be counted on! What do you think of the goodie bags on Neopets? I hope I get something really rare! Or something for my packrat! In need of those items! XD

paprika90 The G1? How'd it get that name? hehe your welcome. I'm hoping someone wishes me a happy bday on mine...last year no one did. T.T What really stinks is how my bday is like one week before winter break...I would really have liked to sleep in. XD Have fun driving!

blue-hair-rocks I am so jealous!!! ::steals posters:: I want one! ::hands them back and adds to birthday list:: I have a wall hanging of YYH and I kiss Hiei every night. Too bad he isn't real. XD I want the DVD for my birthday, can you believe I don't own it yet? And my dad informed me today he preferred that stupid commodor over Jack! I blew! XD Jack is so much better then Norrington! lol

trapped-in-a-dream It is kind of cute...if you don't mind having your hair endangered. XD j/k I wouldn't mind watching her...as long as she was in a straight jacket! Kewl penname btw!

LosOjosDeLaVida Awww, Bobby the stuffed dogs. I have to uncle bobs and a cousin named bobby...name is very popular in my family. XD And two aunt patties, to cousins named Katie, two uncle Daves, and a few other odd pairings...and almost all the boy cousins on my mom's side start with the letter 'j' cept for dan.

Lulu LABs23 I couldn't! Give him the lemon drop Dumblydorr! I already have a fun activity planned for Care of Magical chaos, who couldn't luv it? I never hand out the threats, too nice for my own good. XD I think the worse I've ever threatened is they would hve to go in the time-out chair for five minutes. I agree, Ginny finally came out as a strong, courageous female in OoTP. I'm glad Rowling did that, we needed more of her. I won't hold you to it, I'll just wish. XD Here was a sweet, Draco Harry bonding moment. I'm so glad they're finally comfortable with each other. I plan on having more uncle sev...just gotta find out where to put him in.

!Matt! I know, I try. But it is the stupid spellcheck. How come you weren't at the play on Friday? The rest of your school's drama club was and so was I! I miss you too. T.T I sat with Emily, so I got to see her! n.n

Caitlin Your opinion was exactly how I planned it. n.n Although Harry and Ginny might still be able to sneak in when Mione is a kid. Then again, dunno if Harry will have any time for that sort of thing XD I get to use a loaf of bread! Yay! XD I'd rather have a baby. Sounds like you'd rather have the bread, huh?

YamiClara I wish Malik could come back! I mean, I know we see him really later on when the gang travels to Egypt (I read all the episode guides XD) but I want him now. Do you like Mai's new voice actor? I preferred the old one....she sounds odd now. I luv Ryou too! Such a sweetie!

Geeses 2 be It is. n.n Thanx very much for your review. Hope to see you again!

crazee Thanx I try to keep everything interesting and kind of funny. From most reviews, I'd say I'm doing pretty good with both. n.n

citcat299 Hehe, people thought I was dead when I broke my wrist...it's a bit hard to type with only one hand. XD So when I came back there a was a huge celebration lol I luv it when people promise updates...I hate waiting, impatience is one of my rather bad traits

rockslutgothpunk How come you don't celebrate? I would die if I didn't get my candy supply! It normally lasts until Christmas and then the Christmas supply to easter and then easter to the end of the school year and then I go w/o candy until Halloween again. I put that quote on my fave quotes page. XD I found it simply adorable! Yeah, grammer and spelling were never good friends of mine. I've been trying to proofread, but my spellcheck keeps re editing some things it isn't supposed to. In one story it edited, (and I didn' t catch it till after I updated) that the orange jucie drank my two characters. O.o I'm quite positive I didn't write it that way. XD

demongirl12000 I take it you didn't like Pansy? Oh well. Thanx for your review!

cocoaducks Thank you. Cute penname

The Mage of Willowbottom XD as I said earlier to a different comment, I've never seen another parenting fic. Could you give me the name of one? I'm quite curious to see it? XD I'm glad this one got your attention!

Hawaiian-Rachael Thanx. n.n Here's another chappie!

Elizabeth the 4rth Neither can I. He probably won't be as changed as Draco will be (I think he's going to be changed the most) but I still can't wait!

coffeentoffee Well that's odd...Yes, such a sweet child. ::cough:: I'm sure Harry and Mione could say something completely different on that topic. Grats on sending it early! Yay for coffee!!

Stormy Skies It was a very fitting title. I think my fave of this story. XD

BlueBabyAquaGirl Happy Halloween to you too! I luv Harry with an afro! Do you think Rowling could put that in by request?