Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/12/2007 06:29 pm Title: A Difficult Conversation

oh good. It was Dumbledore. what a tongue lashing!!!! just like Minerva-viewing herself as just a student, just an investment...Dumbedore has his work cut out for him!!!!

Author's Response: I thought you'd be relieved! And it was quite a Dumbledorish tongue-lashing, wasn't it. But I think that the present-day Dumbledore should listen to some of his own advice from back then! :D And Minerva is doing a very good job of convincing herself that she can't ever be important in his life! She got an early start. Thank you very much for reviewing!

Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/09/2007 01:35 pm Title: The Attacks

wow! aren't you a stellar one!!!! 2 new chapters........and a CLIFFIE! Is it Tom? Dumbledore? So sweet that she just had to see him... I can't believe Minerva found the lists!!!!! At least she seems cool with it!! Grrrrreat stuff!!

Author's Response: Glad you liked them! And the cliffie! :D Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/05/2007 07:18 pm Title: Breakfast with Albus, Breakfast with Minerva

Oh Albus! You silly man! But other than his parting thoughts......that was YUMMY!! And I can't wait for Poppy to torment Minerva!!!!!!! There were so many wonderful things in this chapter!!!!! Minerva really should take advantage of her kitty form more often ; ) And they FINALLY expressd some of their actual feelings. They both want to spend more time together and now they both know it!!! Yay!!!!And she finally hugged Albus. What he said about wanting to spend all day with her, and his fears and tears......this was so yummy. Now I want to see Minerva attempt to convince Poppy that she has the wrong end of the stick, when she's actually on the right track......I thought the timing of those two meals could look awkward to someone.....:) Just, yay!!!!!!!

Author's Response: I'll probably have another chapter up for you on Sunday evening. I'm glad you liked this chapter so much! :D Thanks for your review!

Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/03/2007 09:40 pm Title: A Bright Morning

poor Minerva! I love her little mantras to herself! And that barmy old codger meditation she did as a teenager was hilarious and delightful! So in character! But the poor girl!!! I somehow don't think that Gertie is even remotely a problem. I'm sure Albus is comfortable with her as a colleague all those years, but we know who he's primping for!!

Author's Response: Yes, poor Minerva! Worried about the wrong thing -- and of course, both of them primping for the other and trying not to look like they are! I thought the little "old codger" meditations would be amusing and in character -- she does seem the practical type!

Reviewer: Syrena Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/03/2007 12:38 am Title: Pleasurable Anticipation

Birds of a feather indeed... I'm almost always a silent reader, but I wanted to add my name to the list of readers. I actually didn't discover it until Lumos; I was surfing, trying to figure out what kind of stories lurked in here. And then I procrastinated horribly to read all the chapters I'd missed ;-) Thank you for updating so often! It's a lovely break from the day.

Author's Response: I'm glad you're reading and enjoying! And interested to hear you found the story *after* the move -- that is encouraging. *smile* Thank you very much for your review! I appreciate your taking the time. There will probably be another update in a couple days!

Reviewer: lunafish Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/02/2007 12:45 am Title: Pleasurable Anticipation

There both in such denial about the feelings of the other, aren't they? Minerva's been smitten all along, and Albus just needed the chance to see her as an adult. But they both think so highly of the other that they can't imagine the other wanting them! Poor Minerva and Albus!

Author's Response: Yes, you've got it right. But they each have a chance now to take off their blinders and see how the other feels. Thanks very much for reviewing!

Reviewer: lunafish Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/02/2007 12:10 am Title: Meeting

Yay! That was so worth that wait! I love seeing DD so nervous and chatty; it's nice to see him a little off-balance for once. And I thought McGonagall's response was so honest and believable. An awesome chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks very much! Glad you felt it was worth the wait. *grin* Hope you lkie the next one, as well! Thank you for reviewing!

Reviewer: flaming_phoenix Signed [Report This]
Date: 05/01/2007 06:07 pm Title: Pleasurable Anticipation

I just wanted to say that I love your story! I started reading it when Mage still existed. I'm sorry that I've never reviewed...I'm so bad about remembering...but from now on I promise that I'll review every chapter! I love the AD/MM pairing. The story shows a wonderful progression of feelings & emotions...I love it! Will they end with one another? & how far into the series do you think you will go if at all? I was just wondering because I think that this story has a lot of potential to fit very well with the existing series! Keep up the good work!

Author's Response: Hi! Thanks so much for reviewing! I'm glad to know that you followed the story over from Mage. And if you miss reviewing, don't beat yourself up about it -- I want you to enjoy the story, not feel guilty about how often you review! That said, I love to get reviews, and it does make it more enjoyable for me to update the story when I know that people are reading and enjoying the story. I like happy endings, so that should tell you something about whether they end up together. *grin* It won't be entirely without difficulty, however -- but that's why it's a long story. I'm telling about their journey to get to know each other. "RaM" will probably end some point far before the series begins, but I think that it may have a sequel. This story basically covers 1937 - 1957-ish, so that leaves a lot of room for more stories! *smile* Thank you for reviewing -- I really *do* appreciate it very much, and I hope you continue to enjoy the story!

Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 04/30/2007 06:18 pm Title: Meeting

I had to review again! "he was doing this to comfort her, after all, not to cater to his own needs." So, Albus has NEEDS huh? Not just wants or desires... One thing I've been wondering. We know that they are attracted to each other because of their intelligence and character. And they have an amazing history. We also know that Minerva is attracted to Albus' scent, his warmth, strength and magic. But what tangible qualities of Minerva's does Albus find so alluring/compelling?

Author's Response: "But what tangible qualities of Minerva's does Albus find so alluring/compelling?" You are anticipating some of what will come up in the next chapter. I think you'll enjoy it. There will also be more in future chapters, but you will need to be patient! *grin* Yup, needs, not just wants and desires. Hee!

Reviewer: longroot Signed [Report This]
Date: 04/28/2007 10:27 pm Title: A Missent Missive

That sure is some Ministry. First, it looks like they probably suspended Minerva for managing to bring Albus back in one piece, AND they sent her parents her letter....and what TANTALIZING tidbits you gave us...something went wrong at the funeral...they talked in the library for an hour...Minerva flees! and Albus has his head in his hands!!!!! Are you going to expand upon these tidbits or leave us drooling?!? And I wonder how much her parents suspect about their relationship...I loved that moment chapters ago when her father teased her about Professor Dumbldore (was it at the Three Broomsticks?) what a perceptive comment on his part....I like this chapter from her parents pov!

Author's Response: Thanks! They do reappear, and we will learn more, but it won't be for many chapters yet -- it will tie in with another event in the "present" timeline. But sit tight, I think you'll enjoy the rest of the story as we get there! (Glad you liked her father's teasing -- that comes in later on, too!) (And yes, it was at the Three Broomsticks. :-D) As for the Ministry, I don't think they did much better then than they did later in Harry's time! Thank you very much for reviewing!

Reviewer: lunafish Signed [Report This]
Date: 04/25/2007 04:08 pm Title: Finding

Oh, you are updating quick! Yes, I'll be sure to keep better track of the chapters now.

Anyway, I really like this chapter for showing what a capable woman Minerva is. I also appreciate those little peeks into Albus' mind that hint at how strongly he feels for her already.

Author's Response: Thanks! It's been fun writing Minerva at different stages of her life. Glad you liked the chapter! Thanks for the review. :-)

Reviewer: lunafish Signed [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2007 11:16 pm Title: Hiding

Oh, I totally missed this chapter! (I'm so glad I thought to look back just in case.) This one has me crying still, esp. those beautiful letters and the mention of him meeting his gram again. A beautifully written, but terribly sad chapter!

Author's Response: I'm updating pretty frequently, so it's probably a good idea to note which chapter you last read so that you can make sure you didn't miss one! I'm glad you looked back and found this one. (You might want to skim the chapter summaries on the story's main page and make sure you've caught all of them. *grin*) It is a sad chapter -- it even made me sad! I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for reviewing!