You don't like James very much do you? The screw up, the failure and of course, having red hair. Let me guess, he's exactly like his namesakes but you've forgotten about the fact that James and Sirius were EXTREMELY good wizards, and Albus and Lily are very well put together, never doing anything out of line? Come with something original. James Sirius Potter, a ginger? Thank fuck you mentioned this in the first chapter, means I don't have to read anymore.

wow, so much for the international statute of secrecy. Those meddlesome kids.

This chapter really fits in your series. Much as I love your stories, they really illustrate just how weird the whole secrecy aspect of the Potter stories is when you try to make it work in reality.

Thanks!

Enjoyed your update.

Thanks!

Although maybe you could *subtitle* it "Return to Drakeshaugh".

Hey,
"Think about all the stuff Harry, Ron and Hermione did, when they were our age" might be the single best way to win a "that's too dangerous"-discussion that I have ever read! It was interesting to read that chapter, just because ot is so different from all the other ones. But I loved the new perspective I guess that explaines why Annie knew that eye-contact was needed to read minds.
hope you'll update soon!
Kate

Was not expecting a flashback, but several pieces of the puzzle are snapping into place after reading this one.

Great chapter! I admit I was rather confused when I first read this chapter, though I realised after reading the other reviews that Annie and Henry do know about magic in this chapter, though I was kind of looking forward to seeing them asking more questions, but I guess after their memories come flooding back they don't have to ask anything. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, which I assume is Harry and Ginny's perspective! I'm really excited to see what they'll think of this new turn of events.

And history had changed. Annie and Family no longer distanced themselves from the Potters with the incident at Annie's birthday.

And Annie and Henry know about magic...

The obliviation was a much larger event than was evident from the earlier chapters.

One question, you made mention of Henry getting a needle from his mother's 'sowing' box.

For most writers, I would simply assume the accidental use of a homophone and ignore it, but you are always so precise with your word use I found my self wondering if 'sowing' is the right word in the dialect you are using.

To my US ear, 'sowing' is what is done with seeds, and connecting cloth by needle pulling thread is 'sewing'.

Did I learn something new, or did you make one of your extremely rare errors?

This is a brilliant chapter in a brilliant set of tales. We have recently read about the alarm in Drakeshaugh both in this story and in Strangers. We know, from Strangers, that not everyone can simply enter the grounds without activating it. But someone introduced the triple p (Umbridge?) and disapparated. No friend would do that. But how about someone who was coming to perform a job? An obliviator perhaps?
And how much we learn here about what really happened and how close the gang was. This Patterson guy is really despicable.
I hope this being told from 13 year old Annie's perspective means she remembers everything on her own and her magical friends don't have to do anything illegal.

You’re a man of your word! It was great waking up to this new chapter, but it definitely wasn’t what I expected. It clears up a lot, and as someone mentioned, Hen and Annie already know the truth. I’m guessing the next meeting we’ll be reading is the one they called as adults. So does the truth come out? I’d always expected James to tell Annie the truth like Dennis did with Lesley, but he won’t have to. She already knows about the Wizarding world. She just has to remember and we have to wait to read about it. I hate waiting! More, more, more! Right now. Good job as always. Cheers.

Aww this is a very cute chapter that really ties in with your strangers story

OMG! Can't wait for more!

The alert in my inbox was like a Sunday treat. Thanks!

So, this is the 'secret' of the Drakeshaugh Seven. I can understand why Harry and Ginny agreed with the obliviation, but it still seems very cruel. But, obviously Annie is starting to remember, so will the next chapter bring us back to the grown up seven and their confrontation with the authorities? I want to read more about grown up James and Annie, and Lily, too, since she seems to have gone through several boyfriends. As always, I'm champing at the bit for more.

Good update - is that Delores who has appeared and seems to be watching Drakeshaugh ?

I actually let out a small involuntary squeal when I saw this new chapter in my inbox. Loving this story; it's my favourite I've read in a long time. Another intriguing chapter, very enjoyable.