Very cool that Snape gave them the potions book. I'm bummed that he didn't teach them the healing-song counter to Sectumsempra... it's supposed to be fantastically powerful. Speaking of healing, why isn't there any focus on learning any?
Excellent maze obstacles, though I'm shocked that the toad hadn't set the Cup itself to be an explosive trap! She really is turning into quite the fun villain.
I do hope that Dumbles left some form of trap in place of the girl... it's not usually his style, but for Ariana's sake?
An unspeakable beetle... huh, yeah, that works.
Well done on creating a very conflicted and oppressive atmosphere yet letting the teens continue in the way that only teens can, absorbed in their love.
I'm looking forward with hope that Draco is thwarted, but hopefully not killed. He is just a kid, no matter how rotten he seems for now, but he is riding a very dangerous edge indeed.
Shiiiiiiiiiiiite!
That was another of those chapters that I had held my breath - several times - and each time I hadn't realized I was doing it until I was exhaling in relief. Nicely done!
I love the idea that the castle defenses are being powered up by patroni and epic jacuzzi sex :D
I looked up Princess Ozma... who was a boy named Tip... I can only hope that we get a steamy femme!Harry x Hermione... but some other femslash scenes would not hurt my feelings :)
*blinks*
Married?!? I mean, he's just 14!
Ooof, well, that's a step farther much faster than I'd expected!
OK, Hermione playing with Fleur is super hot. A threesome? *nom nom nom*!
Hermione being agnostic fits very well... I've always been confused by people who claim atheism - the statement of absolute fact that there is no God whatsoever. I see this as stating that they, as an individual, know more than all the billions of people in the world (present AND past) who believed in something greater than themselves. The sheer ego of it all makes me shy away from such a person as who knows what other ways they believe themselves superior? Plus, in my experience, they don't just believe what they do (in nothing) but they also deride and mock others who believe in 'something'. Of course theists can be just as egotistical, and not all atheists are judgemental... just some really bad experiences when trying to have a simple debate :p
*sheepishly climbs down from soapbox*
Huh, well that was a very nice ceremony, more impressive with the litte bits of background for the officiant than detailed vows or fanciful magical effects. Though the description of the kiss does lead one to wonder :)
Oh... well, while I cannot say that marriage disolving house affiliation is ridiculous, I am also not sure it really makes clear sense. Ultimate it is your call with a clearly AU fic, so... *shrugs* Looking forward to what further manipulations this leads to.
Sparks of magic as they mate... hmmm
That reminds me, other than the one mention at their first time, 'protection' hasn't been brought up since. Myrtle will be moaning for different reasons pretty soon... if she, that is ghosts, can masturbate? Of course if they can have sexual experiences, can they have sex with other ghosts? Heh, a whole new world opens up at the wierd meanderings my mind makes ;)
Oh, I hadn't realized that neither Harry nor Hermione took the time to let ANYONE know of their plans... wow. That's kinda shocking for Hermione to allow to happen. Seem ooc to me.
I keep forgetting to metion it, but what is the practical application of a wand-holster around your waist? I assume it would have to be above your clothes normally (he's going swimming, so against skin makes sense) so it is along the lines of a gun holster?
I've always liked the idea of the forearm holster that slips the wand into your hand at a flick, a-la-spidy's web shooters.
Harry 'supposes' that Remus and Sirius stayed home... don't they have even more ways to communicate than most magicals? Why don't they use them?
TMNK? LMAO!
Wait, didn't he learn basic healing - muggle and magical first aid? Why didn't he casta healing spells on himself?
KILL THE BEETLE, STEP ON IT!
Or... put it in a jar and spend a few weeks randomly rattling it around in the jar, keeping it in a loud, bright environment and torturing it mercilessly in every other way... while you compose a magical vow for it to speak before releasing it. But first render it permanently hairless, titless and with a curse if it should ever try to apply makeup LOL
And that's Nothing compared to the tender mercies that the toad would enjoy under my benevolent attentions :D
Hmmm... one wonders where Rookwoods loyalties will lie once voldy returns openly? I wanted to take a moment and applaud your insidious plotting toad. She's turning into quite the 'co-big-bad', filling the gap for voldy while he languishes in his infant-homonoculous stage.
Wait, why would dumbles be surprised about Little Hangleton? He knew who riddle's dad was, knew about merope and the gaunts, he had all of this figured out well before fourth year.
Excellent, a decent way to turn the sacrifice into a strike.