Absolutely perfect story. I was hesitant to read it first,but I am glad I read this story. I wish the story has more fluff. More Heart to Heart conversation between Hermione and Ron. I wish Ron could share his locket incident with Hermione so she can understand how much vulnerable Ron really is and realise how much he truly loves her and needs her in his life. I wish Ron could tell Harry how much his presence has overshadowed Ron his own life and how much this treachery is hurting him. I wish for once Ginny realise that how much Ron has suffered in his own family and realise that he actually is more mature among all the Weasley family. All he ever needed was someone to trust him and be there for him, which I guess Weasley family never did. I know Weasley family is great but it's really possible to overlook Ron even on such a big family.

It's always shown how Hermione is the sensible in the book but in real life Ron was the one who I the real fighter. Harry and Hermione are the ones that should realise how blessed they are to have loyalty of Ron. It's always easy to fight an enemy on outside but it's an altogether different perspective when you fight internal demons. And to fight your own thoughts and come victorious as Ron did in book shows the strength of character.
I like the way the story ended on a positive note. I am sure thier friendship can withstand this, but it will take time. Time will heal them. If you ever Write more please highlight more on Heart to Heart conversation between Ron and Hermione.

Once again thanks for the wonderful story and looking forward to your other works. Wish you a very happy and prosperous life.

Yeah, the second part of the AN is definitely a cop out. Nevertheless it's a good story and the characters are not OOC except from the main plot point (obviously).

This was compelling. As an R/Hr fan, I want them to have a happy ending, but I think where you left off in this story was realistic as well. Your writing made me feel all the emotions from the three of them. It's a messed up situation, one well designed to prey on Ron's greatest fears, but I like to think that he and Hermione and one day Harry can work together and sort it all out.

I must admit it took a bit for me to click on this, because H/Hr, even past H/Hr, really isn't my cup of tea. But I'm glad to have taken the plunge. Thanks!

Is this story abandoned?

Interesting, but the Harry bashing was pointless. Nevermind that Hermione did not actually cheat on Ron.

Think this is terrific. Agree with other reviewers about how people might think the affair was enjoyable and then feel badly - but also think it's still more complicated or can be a lot more than just 'we had sex, enjoyed it and feel bad now' - sure that in real life for some people there are a whole range of reasons why they do those things, not all simply about guilt after pleasure - both Harry and Hermione could do this and have complicated and negative feelings about this whilst committing the act but just doing it also out of emotional desperation - so think your idea is very possible and realistic. Great story.

It was interesting, but you really overdid the remorse Harry and Hermione felt. They are both victims of trauma, have seen more things than most soldiers, and for all intent and purposes, are child soldiers themselves.

Sure, feeling remorse after Ron returns is something I could buy.

But you really messed up when you tried to convince the writers that Hermione was feeling guilty while having sex with Harry. Affairs are almost never like that, and certainly not for people like Harry and Hermione who have shown throughout the series to have a remorseless, controlling, and sadistic streak. They are not saints.

Change that part and make it so that Harry and Hermione actually enjoyed the sex with each other, but felt guilty after Ron returned, and you have an excellent story. It adds more depth and makes thing more interesting.

There's very little interesting about "Oh, I cheated on you, but regretted every second". It's more interesting if "I cheated, enjoyed it, and I feel horrible for it"

Oh my fucking god. Ron had no right to be angry, honestly. They weren't together when they had sex, it's not cheating, she can do whatever the fuck she wants.

I enjoyed the story even if it ended as an yet-to-be-resolved barrier between them. That's a very realistic ending to this story.

I really thought the first part of this was great. But the second half felt like a bit of a rush to just have it all made up into a neat happyish ending.

Interesting story, I can see Hermione sleeping with Harry, she lied to her parents for years, altered their memories without permission and spent most of her school years helping Harry.

Harry doing this? Yes! But everyone will behave like its Ron's fault.

Very poignant ending. I imagine this is where Ron quits the aurora and goes to work with his brother?

Even if he does forgive them both eventually for lying to him for so long and Hermione for placing Harry into consideration before him it probably wouldn't allow the same relationships as before.

The best I can predict is that they'll have his forgiveness but never his trust.

Well done.

I'm really missing this story. It's so good. Please post again soon. I can't wait to read what happens next.

I thought the AN at the end was a total cop out. It was not Ron's fault that Harry and Hermione fucked each other. And what part of the war did Ron miss when he was gone? If Harry hadn't been such a blithering idiot and made them go to Godrics hollow, Ron wouldn't have missed anything. He was still there for all of the fights.

Also, he got kidnapped which is why he couldn't come back faster. Why does he get no credit for this?

Thank you for completing your story. While not a happy ending, it is the most realistic one. It would just be unbelievable for Ron to suddenly accept everything and forget the betrayal. Of course, we can only hope that love will win the day and they will be able to work through this together. As for Harry, I have a harder time believing that he and Ron will ever be able to reclaim their friendship - as sad as that is. Someday, maybe you will right an epilogue or a sequel to give us your take on how things turned out.

At any rate - you are a talented writer and I hope you continue with new stories.