Thank you for a wonderful story. It was a great way to spend a Saturday ;)

how can Lucius cast "a" Muffliato? Its a spell invented specifically by snape. Lucius may know a silencing spell, but Muffliato? can ya explain to me whats he doing casting that?

Amazing

I almost feel sorry for George Granger. Almost.

Kindly forgive my language, but Mrs. Granger is best described by a word generally reserved for a female dog, wolf, or jackal.

Dumbledore is more concerned about the eventual fates of the boys who bullied Hermione than he is about the victim. She's smart; she'll survive. That attitude - that smart kids don't need help - is why it's so hard for gifted classes to get adequate funding.

Draco's heart is starting to show ... I like it.

Very interesting and in some ways more believable than the original. I am glad that Hermonie looks to be included.

This AU gets A-er and A-er. Good, though.

Re the author's note in this chapter: your characters are far more age-appropriate than I've seen in other stories. They're eleven.

Having Lucius tell Dean how Voldemort would have approved of his actions was brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I'm forced to wonder how many students Minerva forced to be less than they should have been by insisting they "conform"? As for Aunt Cissy, I loved her advice to Hermione.

The plot thickens like oatmeal, but is as sweet as oatmeal with butter and brown sugar. Your Dumbledore is scary.

I like this interpretation of young Draco.

Great, moving story - a nice alternate universe, with good characters and not much character bashing. A lot of tragedy, but also hope. Good work!

Neville not reading. Interesting. Lack of understanding of written instructions preceded by excessive nervousness points me towards dyslexia.