Thanks so much ^^ I always look forward to your reviews for the insight you put into them, it's so rare for people to comb through any piece of writing and it helps so much *throws muffins at... ahem, to you ^^)

I know my updates are sporadic and it isnt about to change, it's wonderful that there are people who understand (with other fics I've had people threaten me with oreo-murder for taking too long, luckily no death threats here ^^).  Your test sounds more than a little ridiculous (and hard TT) good luck for it, by comparison I'm rather lucky (my assignments are all writing centering around a short story and an article ^^ at least mine are semi-fun ^^)  I think you're the type of person who does well with what they want to do though and if it's something you want I dont think you'll have any problems.  Hope it's over and done with soon ^^ and besides, you're a fantastic writer, surely finding antonyms and definitions arent too much for you?

Heh, this one was very taxing to write, possibly because of all the character development (it's amazing how exact that has to be so as not to cause inconsistencies later on, so much editing TT) I'm glad I'm managing to keep you intrigued, hopefully you'll like the next one enough to want to read chapter 10, that one will end nicely (well, my idea of nicely, which is really quite shocking a slightly gruesome... sorta... it will be worth reading anyway ^^)

Do you honestly think Snape's development is believable then?  He can be so stubbornly hard to write TT (he's making me suffer ^^) - I think he's playing it lowkey right now, he doesnt necessarily like Harry (who knows what goes on in his head ^^) but it's still his job to make sure he's not about to pop his clogs you know?  I really hope I dont stuff him up though *bites nails anxiously* ^^ (and "I didnt expect Snape to suddenly be nice to Harry..." hehe, I live to surprise ^^)

I love the fact that you hate Umbridge ^^ (you'll hate her even more soon, if thats possible ^^)  - and I feel bad that she's tainted your favourite colour but just think, the colour she likes isnt really pink, it's like a disgusting, umbridgey colour that's purely her, not pink.  there's nothing wrong with a bit of pink. ^^  And apologies in advance.  Harry's not done with Umbridge yet TT - just think AIE, Umbridge is Harry's cancer... although his is gonna be gone a lot sooner than your Harry's... sort of... ^^

and thanks!  I'm so glad my POV improved, I hope I dont ruin it next chapter (I've noticed in rereading next chapter that I have a huge amount of jumping to correct - not literally, though jumping is fun ^^ - and I may fail monumentally but I'll try to avoid it ^^) *exchanges your kudos for muffins* thanks for the kudos! ^^

And very glad I could provide you with something to read when you needed it ^^  Cant wait to read your missing babyfic moment and I hope something helps the concentration problem, I've been having similar probs lately so I know how irritating it is.

Good luck with everything and I hope life calms down and reorganises itself soon, you sound like you need the break (or some insanely cute fics to read to cheer you up more ^^)

have fun and thanks ^^ x