Crazy how Hermione demands an example of magic from Ron in this one lol the vibe in this was like how your older brother's girl would try to make conversation with you

Percy/Fred bonding time 3 please redeem Percy !

*snort*. I like how this implies there was really no system for accounting where students are when not one but SEVEN gryffindors were not with the rest while a troll is wandering the castle, including three of the prefect’s brothers. Sounds like typical Hogwarts, lol.

Congratulations on completing for fic. That is always a huge accomplishment. Thanks for writing and sharing.

Loved this

I love how Neville was more included and had a part that tied in with the whole story. Neville is literally such an underrated character in the Harry Potter books. He definitely needed more recognition just as you have written him. Brilliant.

Oh god. I gasped. Like I know a little bit of what happens in the end but this is literally SO well-written that the events leading up to the wall still gives me such anxiety and angsty feels about what’s to come.

I genuinely love the addition of the quidditch players and how you show everyone getting rev’d up to fight. That kinda shit makes me cry happy tears. This is such an amazing fic to read. Definitely going into my top favorites. Top notch writing here!

It wasn’t until this chapter that it clicked in my head about the author’s note at the end of chapter 74 that there could even be a possibility of Fred dying even though you said you loved him too much to kill him off. I had to check though. I rushed to the very last chapter and damn near cried of any possibility of him dying especially since this is such a charming and beautiful story of how he and Hermione fell in love.

Absolutely glad you didn’t kill him off because I would’ve probably stopped reading just to not go through that terrible anguish of him dying. But at the same time, I’d be annoyed as heck that I didn’t finish such an amazing story and would eventually come back to read the rest and go through the anguish hahaha.

Anyways! Going to continue reading now!

I thought Hermione lived in Crawley...

I know this was written a while ago, but I wanted to comment on 2 things:

1. Great fic - Love the character development and the romance arc!

2. Good job posting, James!

The bargaining with Crooks cracked me up. “What do you mean ‘no’?” Haha

I started reading this story and realised I had read it already, but it didn't deter me. I kept on reading and enjoying the way their relationship progressed over the years. I loved this so much! This story stayed true to canon yet you added your own unique twist to it. My favourite parts were when Fred began to realise he had a crush on her, Hermione realising she liked him after the Quidditch match, and the first time he took her out on his broom. This was such a heartwarming story. George's addition and friendship with Hermione were absolutely wonderful. Great work!

A delight of a story perfect for a gloomy weekend. Thank you so much for writing it and to your betas for their help.

This is a favorite! Loved it from the first chapter! Excited to read more of your work!