i have a confession. i've read all the chapters up to now over the past few days, but haven't been able to comment until now. *hides in shame* i've mostly read them on my blackberry during snatched moments in between moving and the horror that is law school orientation, so i'm sorry i'm only jumping in now!

but i'm loving the story! it's so incredibly intriguing, as it's pulling me in so many directions emotionally. i go back and forth between being disgusted with draco, sympathizing with him, and indulgently smirking about how misguided he is when his more tender feelings for harry shine through. the last two lines of this chapter really sum it all up. my stomach drops one minute, and then my heart soars the next!

harry is adorable and powerful and a bit of a show off and i love him! i can more readily forgive his brand of obsession, because it's more of the warm fuzzy variety (although i'm not sure if you'll keep it that way???). as such, what i find most interesting is his inability to sense draco's wavering feelings and his conviction of draco's reciprocity.

i really loved ron in this chapter--it's great when he gets to be a voice of reason every once and a while. and i really like kingsley and his close relationship with harry as well. oh, and the rings hermione made are so cool! you always come up with the most unique magic!