Wow, such a huge review! Thank you! And I'm so glad the chapter was'nt full of errors, I overedit because of my fear of that so I'm glad it's at least working ^^ although Harry's depression is a good distraction from the writing itself huh ^^  Hehe, I do kind of suggest as much dont I? but then you have to keep in mind that no matter how awful Snape is, he is part of the order so overall he has the best interests of everyone at heart *coughbullshitcough* ^^

Aww now who's cruel?! hehe, well Draco will be Draco, he's definitely no angel but at the same time, well there's more to him than mindless evil too.  But then, he still wont tell me for sure if he wants to be a part of this fic or not beyond flitting in and out occasionally... perhaps he has commitment issues? hehe ^^, imagine!  And he always seemed so loyal! *cough...* ^-^

McGonagall.  Hmm.  Well, she is a bit distant I always thought, for a head of house I mean.  Not exactly 'in the fold' in terms of house society is she?  I think she isnt so much for these detentions as she is unaware of them for the most part.  And Harry can be very disobedient when he wants to be (in her mind at least).  Shame he didnt just let the hat put him in Slytherin.  For all his faults Sev's always been much more... observant.  As he'll prove here ^^.

And Dumbledore, another interesting one - you sure know where to focus your questions, well done ^^, keeping me on my toes ^^ - be reassured, he would stop the detentions if he knew what was going on, he's not sadistic so much as keeping a 'safe' distance.  But then, you employ someone as a teacher of minors, you dont expect the employee to be mortally wounding them, no matter how toadlike they may be.  And with Snape, well we all know he does tell him that there's more to Harry than he thinks, but will Snape listen?  *hits Sev upside the head* too bloody stubborn TT

I think with Ron and Hermione, well Hermione's always gonna be more demonstrative and affectionate physically 'cos she's a girl - not being a boy I may be wrong but I've always thought that girls are just far more huggy and stuff you know? - but that doesnt mean Ron doesnt care and when they live together and sleep in the same room and have done everynight for 5 years, well I just think the bond between them is going to be strong.  I dont think Ron's always given enough credit, he may not know all that Harry's been through or always understand why he acts the way he does but he is a good person, he's not about to ignore his best friend you know?  And I agree with you about the movies, but then that's politics in a way - there are so many more male characters than female, the ones they do have have to be played up as much as possible or we'd be off on a tangent about equality instead ^-^ (and what a fun tangent it is ^-^)  Go Ron indeed ^-^

Haha you're not wrong ^^ ficcers are terrible people... up until that bit in all good fics where Snape realises Harry's adorable and the fluff begins ^^ - to be fair though, Harry is very easy to abuse and make miserable, and with his tendency to secrecy and all, well, who can resist? ^^

oooh, right on all three counts ^^, yup, foul snape, miserable harry and evil toads abound in this one, and your fears for harry's sanity arent misplaced either... should be a fun ride though ^^ hope you enjoy it ^^

Thank you!  I do love protective friends, I have one or two and thought it only fair Harry did too, he definitely needs them and if you risk your lives together year after year I presume going through a school year together would seem fairly simple by comparison ^-^ definitely nothing Ron or Hermione would shy away from anyway.  Hehe yeah, I think it’s only fair Umbridge’s uppance comes from every direction possible ^-^  She definitely deserves something as imaginative as her own methods ^-^

Mmm, Poppy is very perceptive, but then also very busy.  A kind woman (well, my Poppy is at least, I do like introducing caring characters don’t I? That bad? ^-^) and motherly but a little... well, you’ll see I suppose.  She will stumble on something though.  I’ll try to update the next few chapters quickly just because the waiting between them may get a little unbearable if I don’t ^-^

And he wouldn’t be Snape if he wasn’t snide! ^^ at least until he discovers a reason to stop being like that *wink wink* ^^ - snidey snarky Snapey, I can’t wait for... I think it’s chapter ten, ‘til then, I hope the tension doesn’t make anyone explode or anything ^^

Oh, very remiss of me, *showers you with chocolate muffins, chocolate chips and double chocolate mudcake with hot chocolate*  More?

Oh don’t think I’m through just yet ^-^ - Snape will have a much larger part in proceedings than ordering Harry about... well, sort of ^^

Thanks so much, there is much more h/ccc to come, I’ve barely begun ^-^

Have fun x

Thank you soooooo much! ^-^ that’s really sweet, and Harry’s gonna get a bit poorer yet... if that made any sense ^^

Have fun x