Hi there, I started reading this story a few years ago and finished it up to the last chapter posted at the time; not sure how much farther it is now, or even if its done. I came back to it because of the current quaruntine, and saw it had been updated more recently than I remembered. And instead of trying to find my old place I decided to start it over. It's a work that honestly changed my experience with reading in general and it's a delight to come back to as every scene still hits as it did the first time even though I know where it's going(mostly). I absolutely adore this story and its so believable to me that I've accidentally replaced details of the books with ones from your story on more than one occasion. I'm an avid Minerva/Hermione reader while also enjoying Minerva/Albus stories and I love the way you combine them. I think that the type of person Minerva would be would require quite a bit of build up to begin a relationship with someone, especially when in this case it technically goes against her innate loyalty to Dumbledore. Slow burn is an incredible understatement, but I think thats what sets your story apart. The relationships are *part* of the plot, an important part of course but, not nearly the whole thing. Additionally, the incredible details and ingenuity wrapped up in this story are mind blowing. Thank you for putting it out into the world. I hope you and those you care for are doing well despite the current virus. I look forward to enjoying the rest of the story, and re-reading your other work as well as tigertales' stories

I was enjoying the day very much, as a massage sounds wonderful right about now, but I'm not enjoying how Bonnie is so pissed at Hermione.

What a magnificent party! Really wonderful how you wrote the dances, too. Especially the Tango. ;)

My heart broke for Hermione in this chapter! I feel so bad for what she went through with Ron.
I will say, however, that I enjoyed how you ended this, with Minerva fully coming to terms with her feelings.

I love envisioning Rory and "Katherine" dancing. It's beautiful!

Well, I'm glad they at least made up!

I feel so bad that Minerva has so much strife in her life. It really sucks that she's always fighting someone.

I'm enjoying the subtle ways Minerva's aches are beginning to show in Hermione. Like they're basically becoming bound on accident.

I'm so proud of Hermione! I like Kane, hope we see him again.
And Elgin is just so sweet

AHHHH! What a place to leave it! I mean, of course Hermione can, but dammit Godric!

Also, I love the way Minerva is opening up to Hermione. It's wonderful

Airways love seeing Minerva with the children. :)

You ask in this chapter if you've successfully maneuvered this story into a Hermione/Minerva pairing from a Minerva/Albus. I would have to say yes, definitely. The reader can feel the love of Albus and Minerva and can tell it's real, but you are also beautifully building the relationship between Hermione and Minerva

it's getting so juicy!
But I will admit, I just want them to kiss already
Love the way you've built up the tension

Oof. There's always so much going on!

It's so good. Can't wait to keep reading.
Only took me a global pandemic to finally read this bad boy