I don't think I'm the only one who wants to slap Ginny upside the head. I know there's a reason for her anger - or at least there will be - but right now she just comes off as an emotional twit. But, the good side to this is that you make me really sympathise as well as empathise with Draco. He's going through quite the emotional and spiritual journey, and you have to respect him for his maturity - and you still make it believable.

The conversation between Jimmy and Draco was touching. It's rare to like an OC after so short of time, but you managed that with Jimmy. I just want to hug that bundle of nerves.

Psst, just one thing. You're missing the period for the second last sentence of the chapter. Other than that, this was a great chapter, m'dear.

Author's Response: Waaaaaah. I responded to this, but it didn't send. :( Let's see if I can remember what I said.

Oh, yeah. You're definitely supposed to sympathize with Draco in this story, but I also feel that Ginny deserves some pity. She doesn't seem to make any sense. And can you imagine how Draco is feeling throughout this ordeal? He has no idea what the fudge is wrong with her, and he receives the whole of her hostility. But! You can pity her properly next chapter. :) Or not at all, if you don't want to.

Thanks for pointing out the period! I fixed it.

I've been wondering when this was going to be updated. Lovely chapter, as usual. I'm glad we finally got some answers about Jimmy. The conversation between he and Draco was very touching and awkward -- as all those kind of conversations are. It's nice Draco was able to give Jimmy the strength he needed to survive out in the real world, though. I just hope nothing happens to the poor guy.

I kind of want to shake Ginny for being so obstinate, but I suppose that is her character. This story definitely makes me sympathise with Draco more than Ginny.

Author's Response: Ah, Jimmy. I think his story would be an interesting one. Well, relatively. He really was a shell of himself at The Cottage. It's actually really sad what became of him to get him there. His fear was all-consuming. I don't think Draco realizes what they've both done for each other.

Ah, Ginny. I think Draco really wants to shake her. Or punch her or something. Ginny's story is just sad in every way that you could mean 'sad'. :( And the sad thing is it probably won't get explained well enough to infer the sadness of it. Maybe I'll have to write a sequel, about her story. She's probably more interesting being angry at Draco all the time, though.