A very clever and brilliant ending, I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for answering my query on the last review, since locating you via your other story have read the rest. Thoroughly enjoy your writing, please continue, by all means write another story like this should you get writer's block again, its a wonderful way for writers block to entertain your readers. Best wishes.

Author's Response: You are a very kind and rather wicked reviewer... I'm terribly susceptible to suggestion. Already the epilogue/sequel for this is starting to bubble in my brain. Ack! Otherwise, your reviews are wonderful and I deeply appreciate the compliment to my writing. It's amazingly bolstering. Thank you, Threesisters, and I hope to see your name pop up on my review screen from time-to-time.

I'm so sorry to see this end!

Author's Response: Well, thank you, pookie for the wonderful compliment. I may, perhaps, write a short sequel after I finish the other story I'm writing... I already have the title in mind, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?' (after the old film).

*sighs happily and dabs away happy tears* Aww! So sweet! Three little Malfoys in Gryffindor, and perhaps one in Slytherin after the dungeons are finished... *giggles* So sweet! Bambu, you've done it again and kept me totally enthralled! The rich layers of the story were absolutely magnificant and they were a delight to delve into! If you decide to keep writing stories about our dear Draco and Hermione, you have someone who will be reading every bit that is posted! Once again, spectacular job! :)

Author's Response: Thanks, AQ. I'm delighted you thought it worked. I thought I'd better put a 'fluff' alert to the chapter, but you know me... a romantic at heart. Although this entire piece was originally supposed to be a PWP (snort, look how well that turned out!), I may delve into Draco and Hermione again, but not until after Summoning is finished. I'm always so happy to see a review from you, you're wonderfully encouraging.

Beautiful. I really enjoyed the journey. Angela

Author's Response: Thank you so very much, SiriusLives689. I'm delighted to know that you liked it.

They stole a chess set?! Those... those... MEANIES! How dare they! They are supposed to be representatives of the government and upstanding citizens. Instead they turn into petty thieves! Well, here's hoping that Hermione figures out how to get it back! *imagines Hermione visiting Percy Weasley at the Ministry, demanding the return of the chess set and putting fear of God into him* Great chapter, Bambu! Sorry for the delay. Have spent the past several days with my grandmother to make up for not being able to see her at Easter. But this was a wonderful thing to come back to! :)

Author's Response: AQ, so nice to see your review. I know the MoM isn't particularly nice, is it? After all, they employed Dolores Umbridge, so I didn't expect much better actually. Im delighted that you're keeping up with the story, and I hope you like my last, lengthy resolve. Thanks, as always, for your wonderful support.

I'm so glad they are together now--whether they realize it or not. It has just evolved so naturally that they are just now realizing it. It's really something to see. You really ARE having work done around your home--you are telling on yourself through Hermione (big smile). I cannot believe you are only going to give us one more chapter! But their is so much to do: Snape to have for dinner, Percy or some such Ministry official to tell off, a broom ride to share, rooms to repair, proposals to make! Oh, my goodness, you are going to leave some of it out, aren't you? I just hope you include the proposal in your last chapter! I'm torn between begging for the next chapter or pleading with you to wait to post because I don't want this to end!

Author's Response: Your reviews always make me chuckle. You're quick on the uptake... all of them. Yes, I'm going to leave some things undone... but the good news is that the next chaper is rather long. I'm sure you understand, there's a lot to accomplish in it. Thank you for the great compliment about not wanting it to end. I don't think a writer can ask for anything more. But, I have to go back to writing my epfic, 'The Summoning.' I can't leave that story untold. Thanks, again, for your lovely and consistent reviews. I appreciate them more than I can say.

Really good chapter. Not a huge amount of interaction but a lot about thought processes Also a very gently start to romance lets just hope Draco can remain calm and patient with Hermione and I am sure he will be rewarded for his efforts. I hope Snape will make an effort to be friends again though I am sure it will come with warnings. It's sad about Zabini I also liked him and Draco as a team and poor Draco is so alone I hope he can find a new friend in Harry maybe Draco must remember that Harry helped when no other would. Again my Thanks on updating so regulary and I hope to read the next chapter soon as the romance progresses.

Author's Response: Thank you very much, semperputus. You're a wonderful reviewer... so consistently enthusiastic and supportive. It's deeply appreciated. I'm glad you were able to wade through the slow bridging the gap between them... for this couple, it would take time. I hope you like the resolve...which is coming up next time.

aaaaah, good... what will snape say to this one

Author's Response: I'm glad you approve... I think Severus will be toasting his acuity and grimacing at the fact that he make a fairly good match! Thanks, run away mental patient, for your review.

Oh, thank you for the post! I was concerned that you'd make us wait as long as Draco at a chance to see the apology! Four hundred and eight-seven platinum buttons! Now, that I've got to see! I'm still trying to figure out where they would all fit. Of course, there are different layers to formal robes, I suppose--no matter the imagery is fantastic. I'm so glad she was willing to give him another chance, and how clever of you to have Molly explain his point of view. It means so much more coming from a woman (with a husband and 6 sons (7, including Harry)), and Molly has such a direct, sincere and loving manner; how appropriate. The timing is convenient--they'll have a few months of the Manor gardens to retreat to while she helps him repair his (hopefully, in the future--their) home. I'm certain that he will be thrilled to have both her help and input. Go Draco! Go Hermione! Yeah!

Author's Response: Have you read the next chapter, Lyndie? Or am I just way too predictable? I'm teasing! It's so nice to have a reader who is so enthusiastic to actually hop on the ride.

Well, if they're formal robes, I was imagining buttons on the cuffs (shirt and formal jacket) then on the vest, and then on the sides of his legs (similar to Rickman's costume in the HP films) and then on his trousers and undergarments... very tiny and very difficult to remove. I think of this as a fairly Victorian and repressed society in many ways. Besides the number was astronomical and I thought it was kind of funny. One of the best compliments I've gotten has been for my characterization of Molly. I can't tell you how gratifying it is that you find her believable and comforting and yet still in character. Thanks so much.

*cooes* Yay! Hermione forgave him and they're slowly going back to normal! *grins* Wonderful chap, Bambu! :) Very much enjoyed! :D Molly and Harry lend a helping hand, and Severus all but beats Draco senseless! All is normal in the world! :) Again, wonderful job! :)

Author's Response: ::snicker:: I love your idea of 'all is normal in the world, AngelQueen. And I think that we may have achieved something even better than normal for these two. Only time will tell. Thanks, as always, for your enthusiasm.

Awwwwww! That was very sweet. I'm happy it ended like it did/ A groveling, sincere Draco Malfoy is always a great read. ^_^

Author's Response: Your comment about a 'groveling, sincere Draco...' left me snickering. I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks for the lovely comment, Tedabug.

and just when i thought that they were making real progress.... this story is awesome so far and i can't wait 'til you update! please don't make me wait too long!!! ; )

Author's Response: In the morning, Akasha, in the morning I'll update. Thanks so much for your lovely compliment, it really made my evening.

Wow. Great job, I felt ill reading what happened to the library. This easily stands as one of the better pieces of literature I've read, professional or fanfic. Read all 7 chapters in one sitting and now I have to reread, with dictionary. LOL. I wonder if Ron and Harry will also pay a visit to Malfoy Manor? And what their reaction would be?

Author's Response: Leona, how kind of you to take the time to review. I can't tell you how delighted that makes me. Thank you, first of all, for your implicit compliment on my vocabulary (I do so like to play with words). And, you've added something I didn't think of... Ron visiting the Manor... hmmmm... must think about that. Thanks, again, for the review... I have to go think now.