Without a Trace

Author's note--Here are five deleted scenes that I hope you will enjoy immensely! Harry and Draco will get their own deleted scene...I'm just putting the finishing touches on it *hugs self and squeals* haha I'm pretty sure that you can figure out exactly WHERE the deleted scenes are supposed to go, but I'll tell you anyway.

The bold parts are for a deleted scene that takes place AFTER where this chapter is (whereas the others take place in the previous chapters) so if you're reading this for the first time, when you get to the bold parts, skip them, keep reading, and then come back (well, that's my recommendation, anyway. You can do whatever you want, but don't say I didn't warn you that you might be confused!) :D

I also added the last scene later than the previous four, so that's why there is no mention of it in my responses to reviews below...because at the time when I wrote those responses, the bolded scene didn't exist yet!


"The team's arrival at the docks"--This is what happened in CLIMAX (Part 1) after Harry announced where Spaulding was, and it is the 'alternate action' to what is going on in CLIMAX (Part 2 and 3).

"Vivian in charge"--This scene takes place at the end of CLIMAX (Part 2). As Vivian and Samantha are lowering the ladder into the water, here is what happens elsewhere on the boat. The action in this sequence also transcends to CLIMAX (Part 3) right before Samantha, Harry, Draco, and Parker head to the hospital.

"Why we do this job"--This takes place in CLIMAX (Part 3) after Samantha, Harry, Draco, Parker, Martin, and Elena have left on the boat going back to shore. Note that after this (not shown in any of the deleted scenes, but it happens right after this scene and before Vivian called Martin in the AFTERMATH) Vivian decides that, while Jack and Danny are pumped up and ready to find the bad guys, they all need rest, Jack especially, after shooting Spaulding. She orders them to go home, citing that they will meet tomorrow to get going on their ongoing investigation but that all of them being worn out will not help them to catch Snape and Zabini faster. She then calls Martin (in the AFTERMATH).

"Draco's flashbacks-swimming lessons"--These flashback scenes were cut from the CLIMAX (Part 3) when Draco was in the water looking for Parker and contemplating what might have happened to him...specifically the line about Parker not knowing how to swim. The italics signify the flashbacks while the normal text is supposed to be what Draco is thinking/feeling while in the water, more specifically 'those thoughts' that Draco was trying to clear from his mind.

The first flashback is in May, right after Parker's third birthday, and the second is in mid- to late-May, after Pansy has prompted Parker to ask to go to New York but before Draco had fully said yes.

"Regrouping" I am including this scene in this section, even though it doesn't take place until after Snape's Side so if you haven't read that part yet, I'd suggest skipping this scene until AFTER you read that chapter!

Happy reading!
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Without a Trace

Special Features: Deleted Scenes

The team's arrival at the docks

The team had no idea what happened with HJ; he shot out of the room, grabbed Draco, and took off for the elevator with no explanation at all, save for where to meet him. Jack smashed his thumb into the ‘down’ button on the wall, but their elevator had already gone. He nearly broke the light as he poked at it roughly, feeling like eternity was passing them by before the other elevator dinged and the doors opened. Jack, Samantha, Martin, and Elena piled in and dashed for their cars as soon as the door opened at the parking garage level. Samantha drove one car—Martin riding shotgun—and Jack drove the other car with Elena, and the identical black vehicles pealed out of the garage, lights flashing and the emergency siren blaring as they made for Battery Park.

The four agents met Danny and Vivian at the dock where the Coast Guard boat was waiting. The other two had arrived only a few minutes before; just long enough to find out that HJ and Draco had practically hijacked the other Coast Guard boat following a ‘firefly’. The officers turned the boat in the direction of the coordinates given to them by their fellow sailors already at the scene. As they approached, they could see the side of the other Coast Guard boat was flush (or as flush as could be) with the pontoon boat, and Jack ordered for them to pull up front-to-front, since going around to the other side would take longer. The agents drew their guns, unsure of what to expect. Jack made the leap first, followed by Martin and Danny, and then the girls last. He stepped over the prone form of Narcissa Malfoy, motioning for Danny and Martin to follow him, leaving Vivian to take charge of the unconscious blonde woman’s arrest. They entered the cabin, saw no one, and realized that whatever was happening, was happening on the other side of the far door. Danny’s eyes darkened angrily when he caught a glimpse of the blood on the bed.

Jack opened the door, peering out just in time to see Spaulding sitting on HJ’s rear end with his arms holding the agent’s to the deck above his head. There was no sign of Draco or the boy, but the head agent was more concerned about HJ at that moment. His lips twisted into a grimace, and he advanced, pressing the gun to Spaulding’s temple. The pedophile’s words infuriated him, but he got his last dig in before putting the sick fuck out of his misery once and for all. He watched unblinkingly as Spaulding’s brains were forced out the back of his head—the brains that had planned the capture, torture, rape, and death of a few dozen boys and young men; the brains that had tormented Jack at every available opportunity whether it was with a look or a sickeningly well-timed phrase; the brains that were now clinging to the railing or were washed away into the water, never to hurt another innocent again.

Your fifteen minutes are over for good, you unconscionable fucker.

Jack sagged against the wall of the cabin as the reality of the situation hit him. He didn’t even notice as his fellow agents pulled HJ to his feet or the frantic flurry of rescuing Draco and Parker that followed; Graham Spaulding, the thorn in Jack’s side, pain in Jack’s ass, and terrorizer of children everywhere, was finally finished, and the enormous relief that settled on Jack’s shoulders made him cling to the wall for support. The Bureau wouldn’t approve, but Jack had no qualms. He had pulled stuff like this for years, only killing one or two other known suspects ‘in cold blood’ though, but he had gotten away with it before. Jack merely stood out in the wind, not really feeling the gentle rocking of the boat, lost in his thoughts, every so often blinking at Spaulding’s body as if to make sure this wasn’t just a dream.

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Vivian in charge

As soon as HJ twisted away from them to search the water, Martin realized that the missing father and son were IN the bay. He darted back into the cabin, searching for a lifejacket or life preserver or SOMETHING. Elena followed him, gathering up several folded blankets from the drawers under the bed, knowing the wet ones would need to be warmed quickly. By the time Martin returned, they were already out of the water, so the giant-Life-Saver-candy life preserver the Coast Guard official tossed to him was no longer necessary. Elena, Martin, Danny, and Samantha all reached down and picked up the two (and a half) men and got them into the cabin where they were at least out of the wind. Vivian began giving orders, since Jack was still outside, and she had Martin remove the duct tape from Parker before sending Samantha to escort them to the hospital. Danny went back outside with Jack to keep an eye on him (as well as wait for the Coroner to show up for Spaulding’s body), and Martin was requested to head back to the office and question Narcissa, along with Elena who was to gather as much information as possible about the co-conspirators in England. Now that Parker was accounted for, and now that one of the main kidnappers was dead and the other in their custody, Vivian was ready to hunt down the others. She herself was going to oversee the collection of the body and evidence, as well as keep an eye on Jack and Danny, before giving the media the news update. She was just about to give HJ his order when Samantha reappeared, explaining the predicament with Draco. Viv gave the ‘go ahead’, and HJ left with a grateful smile at his superior.

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Why we do this job

Danny stood in the doorway, staring at Spaulding’s body with undisguised hatred and disgust. His fingers itched to unload his magazine into the lifeless corpse, but he held himself back. The unsmiling agent settled for a string of insults in Spanish that would have made his mother blush (or would have made even Ashleigh’s mouth drop open, as she had a tendency to be quite a curser when provoked enough). He glanced over at Jack, who finally met his eyes. The older agent smiled, having worked with Danny long enough to recognize the bad words in Spanish, even if he himself only understood a little.

“¿Qué pasa, jefe?” Danny asked weakly.

“I finally did it, Danny,” Jack responded. He sounded slightly far-away, but the expression on his face, and his eyes, gleamed intensely. “That son of a bitch is dead.”

“He won’t hurt anyone again,” Danny couldn’t help giving Spaulding’s leg a vicious kick, even though the dead man couldn’t feel it. Jack shook his head.

“No, that’s not true,” he said sadly. “He won’t have any new victims, but that poor kid will remember…Draco will remember…it won’t really be over until everyone he traumatized, myself included, is dead, because you never really forget. And even then,” he heaved a big sigh, pushing himself off from the wall and walking over to the railing, gazing at the New York skyline. “Even then, there is always some greasy bastard ready to take his place, Danny. We might have taken this one out, but there are too many ‘Spauldings’ out there. That’s why we do this job. That’s why I do this job.” Danny joined Jack at the railing, nodding.

“However many there are, Jack,” Danny said, sounding serious and sage. “You just made this city safer tonight. I am absolutely convinced of that, and this team has your back.” Jack clapped Danny on the back in his typical silent ‘thank you’ gesture that transcended words.

“Meanwhile, there are some other conspirators out there who still need to be brought to justice,” Jack smiled, the look of the hunt coming into his expression. “What do you say we show them who they’re messing with?” Danny’s eyes gleamed.

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Draco's flashbacks-swimming lessons

Draco had wanted to start Parker on swimming lessons right after his birthday, but Pansy had been afraid he was too young. Draco had scoffed at her, citing that he had his first swimming lesson at three years old. They had fought about it…again…and she had even dragged Blaise into that one. Draco remembered sitting in his study, reading, when his former best friend stopped by for a ‘chat’.

“Hey, Draco, do you have a quick second?” Blaise dragged one of the stuffed armchairs over in front of the desk, making it plain that Draco didn’t really have a say in the matter. Annoyed, Draco arched a perfect eyebrow and closed his book, holding his place with one delicate finger.

“What can I do for you, Zabini?” His voice was distant, reminiscent of the way he spoke back in school.

“Ouch, Drake, last names? That’s cold, man,”

“You’re sleeping with my wife. Did you honestly think we were on a first-name basis?” Draco injected as much scathing sarcasm into his question. Blaise cocked his head.

“Well, you’re not partaking, and she’s too fine to let lie by the wayside, my friend. It’s a damn pity, too, because she is one sexy little mink in the sack.”

“If this is what you wanted to talk about, get out,” Draco cut him off, glaring at him.

“Draco, I’m just saying—”

“Well, go ‘just say’ somewhere else. I don’t bloody care what my wife is like. I don’t even mind that she takes lovers, as long as they are discreet. I DO mind when said lovers try to stick their noses into my personal life or interfere with my son. Now, let’s try this again. What do you want, Zabini?” Draco had a sudden flash of clarity. Parker; Blaise was there to talk about Parker because Pansy had asked him to. Perfect. His eyes narrowed; Blaise saw the change, and Blaise knew that Draco knew why he was there. No point in beating around the bush now.

“Parker is too young for swimming lessons, Draco,” Blaise stated flatly.

“Is this coming from the ‘goodness’ of your pathetic, nonexistent heart or did my wife coerce you with promises of sex?” Draco cut to the point, almost Gryffindor-like, but he was tired of Blaise already.

“One more year isn’t going to make a difference.”

“Get the fuck out of my study, and don’t you dare presume to tell me how to raise my son!”

“He’s Pansy’s son too, Draco.”

“Oh really? Thanks, I hadn’t noticed. However, I DO notice that YOUR name is nowhere to be found in this little equation of a family, so butt out,” Draco’s tone carried a ring of finality. “And don’t come back.”

“I am an invited guest.”

“I am uninviting you. You are no longer welcome, Zabini.”

“Your wife begs to differ, Draco. However, if you were to agree to wait one more year, certain things will remain ‘discreet’,” Blaise used the low blow. Draco’s mouth actually dropped open, and his handsome face distorted into rage as he practically turned purple.

“Are you actually trying to blackmail me?” he asked incredulously. “ME?”

“No, Draco, of course not,” Blaise said smoothly, standing and preparing to take his leave. “But I’m sure the press would have a field day with knowing just how many lovers your wife has…and why you’re no longer interested in women…” He turned on his heel and left, slamming the door behind him before Draco could respond. Without a target to vent his rage on, Draco picked up his wand and hexed the statue of the dragon that stood in the corner proudly. It exploded rather violently, raining bits of marble everywhere, and Draco sat at his desk, shaking. He buried his face in his hands. Blaise didn’t know about that night…he couldn’t have known about that night…

Pansy had whined some more, and Draco extracted a promise to find a less meddlesome boy-toy in exchange for putting Parker’s swimming lessons off one year. Of course, within a month, Pansy had gotten rid of her temporary escort, and Zabini was back. However, he did avoid Draco as much as possible, knowing that the Lord Malfoy was probably still holding a grudge.

And now Draco’s compromise was very likely costing his son his life.

Draco was in his study, reading again, when Blaise slipped in once more, uninvited and unannounced, taking his seat in front of Draco. He knew that the blonde didn’t like him anymore, but Pansy had been crying about something-or-other; apparently Draco had undermined her authority in front of Parker, and Pansy was upset about it. Blaise had decided to get him back for it, knowing exactly what to say.

“What happened to us, Draco? We used to be good friends, and you used to respect what I had to say,” Blaise ignored Draco’s lack of response to his intrusion, aiming to call upon their friendship of old.

“That was back when I thought you had something worth saying, Zabini. And you keep proving me right each time we speak.”

“Draco, YOU are the one who changed, not me. And it didn’t go unnoticed.”

“What the fuck are you talking about?”

“You know, man, you know. There were rumors about why you didn’t kill the old pain in the ass…”

“What rumors?” Draco’s hackles were beyond up, and Blaise kept poking, knowing exactly where the holes in the other Slytherin’s armor were.

“That you had a soft spot for…” he trailed off, knowing that Draco would know who he was talking about. “The reason you were weak.”

“The ‘reason’ I didn’t kill Dumbledore was because I realized exactly how psychotic Voldemort really was. How psychotic my father was, and Snape, and the rest of you!”

“And how did you come to realize that, Draco? New preferences, hmmm?” Blaise looked smug, and it infuriated Draco more. He picked up his wand, pointing it at the darker-skinned man.

“GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY SIGHT, YOU SNIVELLING LITTLE PIECE OF SHIT!”

That was the last time Draco willingly spoke to Blaise Zabini. Zabini had sauntered out the door with his hide intact; Draco had been sorely tempted to hex him from behind—Slytherins weren’t above that sort of thing—except that Parker had squeezed past his mother’s lover in an excited rush to get to his daddy, brandishing a piece of paper with crudely drawn stick figures, one big and one small, holding hands with tall buildings behind them and a large red circle floating in the sky that Parker proudly announced was the ‘Big Apple’. His anger forgotten, Draco had wrapped his arms around his son joyously, promising Parker that they would indeed being going to New York soon while trying to explain that there WAS no apple amidst the skyscrapers.

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This scene might not make sense if you haven't read Snape's Side. Keep scrolling down for previous chapter notes. Chapter notes for this scene are also in bold below.

Regrouping

Remus Lupin felt sick. He had been so busy concentrating on Harry that he missed out on his second chance to defend Severus Snape. His cub, though, was in the middle of a major meltdown, and Remus’ first loyalty was to him. Remus didn’t realize that Harry had watched Snape kill Dumbledore, with Draco right there as well, until after the Death Eater had gone with the blonde boy. Harry explained what happened to Remus and Minerva tearfully. They had exchanged glances and immediately began reassigning Dumbledore’s roles. The Headmaster position at Hogwarts would go to Minerva, and since he was the Secret-Keeper for the Order, they decided that that should fall to Remus, despite his protest that he would be dangerous once a month during his werewolf phase. The only other wizards powerful enough to cast the complex spell were Harry (who was too traumatized and already had enough on his plate what with killing Voldemort) or perhaps Arthur Weasley, whose son had just been maimed severely by a werewolf. Hermione Granger was decided upon as the back-up Secret-Keeper, should she be needed (and since she wasn’t there right then to take up the position and Remus was).

Remus disentangled himself from Harry’s clinging grasp in order to concentrate on the new Fidelius Charm. It would have to be different than Dumbledore’s; Snape knew the location of the Unplottable house, and so Remus would have to chant a new Unplottable location. Together, he and Minerva were able to magically move the physical house to the open area of Parliament Square while Remus cast the Fidelius Charm, intoning ‘Number 1 Parliament Street’ as the new address of the Black house, the Headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix, invoking himself as the new Secret-Keeper. At Number 12 Grimmauld Place, there was a vacant lot left behind, but the neighbors never noticed any difference.

He also added a layer of invisibility that would not only make it Unplottable but also invisible. It would make Apparating much more difficult, but it was a necessary risk. The werewolf conjured lasting Muggle construction walls that were erected on all four sides of the house to keep the Muggles from trying to walk on what looked like open grass. It was a risky move, hiding in plain sight, but with their Secret-Keeper dead and supposing that they had just lost their only spy, Minerva and Remus were desperate. Remus, however, had a lengthy chat with Minerva, convincing her to keep Snape on as the Potions professor. It may not put him back on their side, but maybe it would be enough to keep him from revealing everything to Voldemort. Besides, regardless of his loyalties, there was no better Potions Master in all of the United Kingdom than Severus Snape; Hogwarts was lucky to have him, Remus argued, and Minerva reluctantly agreed. Remus Lupin’s smile was grim, but at least he finally stood up for Snape.
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Chapter notes:

1. giant-Life-Saver-candy life preserver For those non-US people, there was a type of candy called "Life Savers" that were shaped like donuts, hard (you had to suck on them), and came in a roll with many different flavors. The life preservers that you throw to a person drowning in the water are also in this shape (only larger, obviously) and for that reason, people called them "giant Life Savers"...it is a play-on-words because they are actually *for* saving people's lives AND it was a reference to the candy.

2. ¿Qué pasa, jefe? In Spanish, this means "What's up, boss?"

3. sexy little mink Personally, I found this line fittingly ironic and wanted to call your attention to it. The animal that is equated with Draco (besides the obvious dragon) is a ferret, and (in my mind) a mink is like a ferret...the perfect feminine complement to Draco's ferret....okay, I know, I'm weird.

4. I am uninviting you This line was borrowed from the movie "She's All That" (starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook) The popular boy, Zack showed up to nerdy-girl Laney Boggs' house with the intention of asking Laney to go to the beach with him. When Laney turns him down, he takes her younger brother Simon up on his offer to play some Sega with Zack, to Laney's embarrassment. When Laney challenges Zack, he says that he was invited (to play Sega) and Laney responds with "I am uninviting you."

5. new Unplottable location I have no idea if this would even make sense to JKR, but my thought was that Snape already knows where the current location was, even if it was Unplottable, so they'd have to move locations in order to keep Voldemort from finding out.

6. Number 1 Parliament Street I have no idea if this is a real address or not, but I DID look it up on Google maps and images and fiddled with different locations/addresses for about half an hour before deciding on this one. I was going to put the new location in Westminster (or Big Ben) but then I decided to keep it "simple" by having them just move the entire house! *wink*

7. the neighbors never noticed any difference This came from an article in the HP Lexicon that described Numbers 11 and 13 Grimmauld Place and the Muggles that lived there.

8. at least he finally stood up for Snape I got this idea after reading on Lupin's page (on the HP Lexicon) about how he didn't stand up for him against James Potter and crew back when they were students at Hogwarts. That would have been his "first chance" (which he didn't take) and then his "second chance" was when Minerva refused protection to him and Draco (Remus was preoccupied) but he didn't let the "third chance" pass him by, and thus, Remus is redeemed. (Third time's a...well, you know! *groan* I know, I'm bad!) Well, in MY eyes, he's redeemed. Snape may feel differently, but right now, I think we're all flipping Snape the bird!

Author's note--*whew* I hope I explained where all of these deleted scenes were supposed to go in a clear manner (and even if I didn't, hopefully you were able to figure it out.) I enjoyed writing them! Also, I went back and added a paragraph to AFTERMATH (for those who have already read that chapter). The first paragraph of Harry and Samantha sitting in the hospital has now become the second paragraph, and after reading a bit more about hypothermia, I added the "new" first paragraph.

Thank you so much, you guys, for your kind reviews of AFTERMATH! I was really uncertain about the way I did it (I feel better about it after having added the already-mentioned paragraph) and you guys really put me at ease with it, so THANK YOU!


WeasleyWench--Thanks for boosting my confidence! No, no, I'm going to keep attaching to this story. So far, it's my longest! WOO Yes, yes, my ego is feeling SO much better! (The last part of AFTERMATH has so far been the only portion that was I super-unsure about...but no longer! :)

thrnbrooke--Then "Chapter 14" it is! And there will be a minimum of "Chapter 15" (and maybe even "Chapter 16") before the continued episode will start! Thanks for reading and reviewing!

EmeraldGrey--Deleted scenes, here they are! Now let me ask *wink wink* which would you rather I type up first, "The Conversation" (that inevitably leads to some hot man-luvin) or the "Day of Disappearance" timeline? *Chestershire cat grin* I thought so...Thanks so much for your kind words!

Night--I know what you're saying...and WHILE the WOaT team focuses mainly on finding the missing person, they are also all about justice. Plus, Harry is really the only person (in America) who can help link everything about Snape and Blaise together, so.....the team will make an exception this time to bring the kidnappers and aiders-and-abettors to justice! (As long as they don't get another 'missing person' call right away...which they won't.)

I guess I *could* add it all into bonus scenes and such, but when it came to me, it just seemed like enough for a new episode...we'll see. Thanks for the suggestion!

Ms. Padfoot--Hiya! Thanks for reviewing! You're right, Ginny IS a bitch (but I'm glad I decided not to kill her off at this point) Hope you stay with the story!

WeasleyWench--Yeah, honesty is the best policy, but you can't reason with drunkards or alcoholics after they've been hitting the booze (or in Ginny's case, wine). And after thinking about everything that she's gone through, Harry's really not her favorite person right now, so (to her) it is sufficient to relay the message through Ashleigh, especially since Ashleigh currently has direct parental control over the girls.

Bitter divorce stuff...*shudder* NO WAY! I've had ENOUGH of that bullshit in real life that I'm sure you can imagine what goes on! There might be a smattering of it here and there as it relates to the main plot line, but there will NOT be extra scenes regarding court dates, etc for the divorce. (My own parents got divorced nine years ago, and they are STILL in court about it to this day...if that tells you ANYTHING about how bitter and complicated that shit can get!) I know what you mean, though! It played out so much faster in my head in pictures....but ain't that always the way! Thanks!

Star55--Thanks for the reassurances about my not-so-confident chapters! That really makes me feel better! And the special features you've been requesting will be coming SO SOON! Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Danine--yeah, me neither! haha I wouldn't write Ginny COMPLETELY out of the picture just yet, though....*smirk*

Shananigans--You're welcome. Thank you, and I haven't exactly figured out Pansy's exact motivations and role in this JUST yet...but I will! (*sigh* I'll have to interrogate her some more! lol)

Night--work??? What is this "work" of which you speak? (haha This coming from the postgrad student whose part-time job finished this week, as well as all classes!) Oh good, the feelings/emotions fit with the canon! *happy dance* Thanks for outlining it for me; that really helps me (as a writer) to see what you guys pick up on, etc!

chantalmalfoy--I know what you mean...I go back and forth between feeling sorry for Ginny and thinking she's a bitch. But life IS all about the choices we make and how things *could* have ended up, had we made a slightly different choice, and based on the choices that Ginny made, this is how her life went. Could've been better (probably could've been worse, but it would have had to really tried!) but hopefully once she and Harry separate, perhaps they can both heal and move on. Thank you so much for your kind words! I am sorry to say that I don't know "Law & Order" (even though I've heard of L&O: SVU...just never watched any episodes!) But our favorite WOaT team (plus one very pissed off blonde sex kitten!) can handle the bad guys! haha

devilfancy--Thank you very much!

Snarry-lover--Ah, yes, custody! Ack. After everything that's happened...while it's *possible* that Ginny could obtain custody, it's not *probable*. I don't have any particular desire to drag everyone through a painful custody hearing, unless I just happen to wake up with a particular cruel streak one day soon...*shrug* Thanks!

Draca--Yay, you can never have too many cookies! :) *passes out glasses of milk with cookies* I am so glad you liked the "ending"...even though it's not really ENDING quite yet! haha Dopey and cute...as well as passionate, sexy, firey, hott...lmao Your wish is my command! And I LOVE your crazy reviews, btw! I did get your email, thank you!

Serpentard--YAY, thank you! I'm glad Ginny's part seemed realistic! (I've seen that sort of thing happen to people before, so I *hope* I'd be able to capture what they went through and channel it through Ginny!)

AHA! I want to thank you for saying the ending was mediocre; above all, I want to know how you guys really feel about the story, and if you loved the ending (of course I love to hear that) but if you didn't like something, I also want to know that too! But I DID add that paragraph to Sam and Harry being at the hospital, and I feel a LOT better after doing so.

lol RIGHT this second (as I type this) I am in Amiens, France, visiting one of my sister's friends who is studying abroad (from the US) here. I am leaving in about 12 hours, though, and I am flying back to Ireland, which is where I have been living since September. I am an American studying in Ireland this year (masters program) and I'll be moving back to the US in late-May. I hope that answers your question satisfactorily!

Per my above comment, besides this section (which is technically the 2nd "bonus feature" even though it includes 4 scenes) there will be one more for sure (Harry and Draco!) and possibly a bit of background on Snape before the continued episode starts. I haven't decided if I want to include Snape in the "bonus features" for this episode or just have everything revealed in the continued one!

Kill Narcissa? She's a talker! (if you couldn't tell from the video they made lmao) so our agents are just dying to have a crack at her! lol And yes, there will be a second part...as to whether Narcissa will die...RAFO! (Read And Find Out)

I love questions, so please don't ever feel bad about asking! I may or may not be able to answer them, but they help me realize what I am doing right/wrong, being clear (or not) about, and where to take it from here (that kind of thing) so BRING ON THE QUESTIONS!

Draca--here it is! (Sorry, I didn't mean to have SUCH a lag between the editing and the posting of THIS chapter! Argh Besides, I'm really paranoid about saving what I write in this damn text box JUST IN CASE the internet should go out or something!)

WeasleyWench--Sorry, sorry! I didn't mean to! *sheepish laugh* Besides, if I had posted this first, then I would have gotten the "I don't see the edited paragraph in the other chapter" reviews...hahaha But IT'S HERE NOW!

Thanks again, everyone, for reading and reviewing! Your reviews inspire me!