Thank you, thank you for the update!!!!

Because it's been a while, I reread the previous two chapters before reading this one. And I was glad because that made me enjoy 3 great chapters instead of one.

I think part of why Draco left Ginny nine years ago was his meeting with Nott that night before he left for the Academy. I think it reminded him that he has no right to taint Ginny with his past (it is shown in the episode were Ginny touches his Dark Mark and his reaction - a very touching scene).

As for this chapter - I was glad that Ginny and Harry had this talk. Harry deserved to hear what she had to say. And I always believed that Ginny can be sarcastic but she is not bitchy. And I'm glad you showed it.

Also I liked how Ginny caught herself and didn't storm out on Draco.

And the ending scene surprised me. Of course I hoped for it to happen but wasn't expecting it so soon.

And to sum everything up - The chapter was great and I'm soooo looking forward to the next one (soon hopefully)...

Author's Response: Thanks for the lovely review! For Draco, his reasons for why he left Ginny nine years ago will be delved into further as the story ends. It's not any big secret, but there will be a finality to it (as will there be with all loose ends in this story). It is important, for me personally and in terms of this plot, for Ginny and Harry to be on good terms. I want it to be unfailingly clear that they will not be a happily ever after, but they aren't enemies and I don't want him to come off that way. But as with any breakup, there are ill feelings regardless of how good the people are. For DG, don't be too excited just yet. They really didn't talk about anything in terms of their relationship/how they feel about each other. Keep in mind that they shared a kiss and then had sex in a moment where they were both a little bit vulnerable. It's not end of story quite yet! I'm glad you liked the chapter! I have the first 2000 words of the next written and I will try to get it done and posted very soon. :)

Oh, and I forgot to add that perhaps ginny should realize that when Draco said a few chapters earlier that he was never honest with her, it means that he also wasn't honest when he said their relationship was just a fling for him.

Also I think that Draco actually feels some strong emotions towards Ginny but he's not entirely sure what they are and how to deal with them. I think he's kinda afraid of the intensity of them and would prefer a safer ground for himself.

Author's Response: I would have to agree that Draco is a little boy emotionally, so any deep and complicated feelings he has for her would feel rather dangerous to him. Thanks again for your insight! :)

This story is so amazingly written that I just can't find words to describe it. Your Draco and Ginny are very very complicated people and they have a very complicated relationship because they are afraid to admit how much they really care for each other (well, Draco is more honest with himself but I supposed he is afraid to bring this subject up and make Ginny leave). But they are also believable and make me cross my fingers for them and hope they eventually admit their feelings to themselves and each other and there will be a happy ending. The thing is that it's not a given and things could end with a disaster (I really hope you are planning on the happy end).
Thanks a lot for this story!

Author's Response: Thank you, pitzi! Your comments about D and G in this story is something that I am striving for, so I am very glad to hear they're coming across as such and I hope to keep it up. You're right that it could go either way for them at this point, but as to how it'll play out, we'll have to wait and see. :P

This one is quite angsty, isn't it? Poor Ginny. Everyone is probably against her right now. I hope it gets better eventually. And while Ginny may have made some poor decisions, I want to throttle Draco.

Author's Response: This story is a bit angsty, isn't it? We know that everyone will turn against her because of her opening arguments in the prologue, so look for things to turn around once the trial actually begins... which will be soon-ish. I'm glad you want to strangle Draco at this point - because so far he has done nothing good for her - but hopefully you will eventually understand him a bit more. Thanks for the review!

Good to see you are updating this. As much as I sympathize with Ginny, Draco is right here - the rational decision for her would have been to say no and tell the family however unappealing that might be. Basically, Draco implies that she is prone to irrational decisions, and reminding her that she could have said no that night might imply that he doesn't think highly of what happened between them then.

I'm interested to see where this is going, as the premise kinda reminds me of "How we pretend to feel" - Draco breaks things off after they sleep together and then several years later comes for help with his trial.

Author's Response: All I can or will say about their romantic/friendly relationship at this point is that it isn't what it seems. Ginny doesn't understand it, and neither do we. But in time, we will. She definitely did make a rash decision by agreeing to represent him, but a lot factored in here. Does she /really/ believe that he is guilty - that is the actual question. There are some similaries to this and Pretend right now, but ultimately they are nothing alike. Pretend focused on Ginny's struggle to find herself, stemming from her shattered love life, to her lost career, to her need to finally take care of herself after spending years being protected by Harry. This story is about social destruction, political assassination, and trying to decipher between what is truth and what is fiction. The basic premise, though, is similar, but to be fair I did begin both of these around the same time. :P

Wow! A new chapter already! That was really quick!

I'm really really curious as to why Draco and Ginny are the only ones (for now at least) that notice people disappearing. But of course that won't be revealed soon.

I hope you keep the quick updates!

Author's Response: Thanks! :) I don't think the updates are going to be quite as quick now... but it shouldn't be too long, either. (That was vague. ;) And we'll find out...

Who says Draco and Ginny can't have a fluffy ending? After reading some depressing stuff on round 4 ofDrabble Battle this was just what I needed.

And I'm glad Narcissa is alive.

Author's Response: I totally agree about that round of the drabbles. Some really good ones, but EXTREMELY depressing! Yep, this was a happy ending. More fics after November, too!

All right, I'm still confused even after this chapter.

It was predictible that Harry would blame Ginny for everything. But why all this Voldemort's ploy started happening right after Ginny came to Harry? Is it because Voldie wanted her for himself?

Poor Draco.

Author's Response: Everyone's still confused! That means my evil plan is working. :) It will all be answered, never fear...

Wow!
With each new revealed information only more questions rise!

it appears that Draco and Ginny do not remember certain aspects of their life, but they do remember what everyone else is forgetting (like noone remembers the names of people who disappear).

Also, if the disappearances have something to do with making a choice then Ron and Ginny sort of made one because they almost disappeared. On the other hand Draco was able to pull them back.

My brain refuses to cooperate on this. So I'll just wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks! :) Okay, here's a clue... it's not exactly that Draco and Ginny forgot what actually happened to them (their shared past together.) In the reality they knew, they did not have any kind of a past (except for Draco noticing and thinking about Ginny at Hogwarts much more than he ever admitted to himself, and maybe vice versa.;) Answers are starting to arrive in the next chapter, but for now, all I'll say is that I originally started writing this fic right after seeing the DHII film. (CLUE CLUE HINT HINT HINT.) Oh, and the next chapter will be the NC-17 one.

It was so nice to read two new chapters at once.

And I can't even begin to guess what is going on and what makes all the people and places disappear. But I do think that it has something to do with that dream yhat Draco and Ginny share tht offers them a choise. It's like they are both stuck and finally making that choise will take them forvard. Mybe the people who disappear are those who made the choice and moved on. That doesn't explain the places though. Also this theory sounds s if those people are dead.
And there is the link to Voldie that Draco and Ginny both share.

I'm glad they found Luna!

Author's Response: I think you're getting *closer*... and so are Draco and Ginny. I WILL say that the link to Voldy is very important, and that none of this would be happening without it. (thinks about giving more away) Nope. It'll all come out soon.

I hope the second part comes soon. I really like this complicated story and the mystery and how you give both Ginny and Draco's intake on their relationship which is also very complicated (and it's good)!

Yes, please update soon. This is all very interesting and also I really like those snippets that show us how their relationship operates.

Author's Response: Thank you very much, you are very kind. Hoping to get the next one out ASAP. :)

Oh, great! Another chapter!

That was an interesting insight into how their department works as into Draco's relationship with his boss.

Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Yes, I definitely felt hard-pressed not to go more into detail with explanations of the way the Department functions. So much to write, so little time :S More is upcoming so your patience will be rewarded. But your review rewards me so thank you very very much for it :)