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@@ -649,14 +649,6 @@ The answer was not unexpected, but the sound of it still bit into him.
 
 \chapter{Snape's Firestorm}\label{chapter-2-snapes-firestorm}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-And the story continues in this chapter. This is so not a pretty
-chapter. The problem with loosing a firestorm is that you never know who
-it's going to burn.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Two: Snape's Firestorm}
-
 Snape could feel Harry coming.
 
 Of course, even if he hadn't, the ice that raced along his office walls
@@ -1320,13 +1312,6 @@ some of its winds.}
 
 \chapter{He Stands Not Alone}\label{chapter-3-he-stands-not-alone}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter is rather strange. Of course, that could be because it's
-all Malfoy POV's.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Three: He Stands Not Alone}
-
 Narcissa rubbed her fingers gently over the back of the small wooden dog
 she held, and watched her son embrace Harry. Harry embraced him back,
 and Narcissa supposed that was a good sign.
@@ -1960,12 +1945,6 @@ not noticed the pain.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: Special Order}\label{chapter-4-interlude-special-order}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This interlude sets a plot in motion that takes a while to culminate.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: Special Order}
-
 \emph{To: Tertius Serpentigena}
 
 \emph{Coluber House}
@@ -2036,12 +2015,6 @@ Sincerely,
 
 \chapter{The Potter Alliance}\label{chapter-5-the-potter-alliance}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This chapter is Not Very Nice. None of the chapters until 7 are, really.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Four: The Potter Alliance}
-
 Harry blinked, then blinked again. Somehow, of all the arguments he'd
 envisioned having with Narcissa Malfoy, this hadn't ever been one of
 them.
@@ -2659,14 +2632,6 @@ awaited him, prepared to dance among knives.
 
 \chapter{Change As the Winds Change}\label{chapter-6-change-as-the-winds-change}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter introduces a bunch of new OC's at once. Sorry about that.
-Hopefully the intermission which follows, which is in their viewpoints,
-should make them clearer.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Five: Change As the Winds Change}
-
 This room was not one that Harry had seen before, or perhaps it only
 looked different with so many people crowded into it. Harry didn't have
 time to stare at the walls and figure that out. He was much too busy
@@ -3298,12 +3263,6 @@ fact that Harry was bleeding and would not stop for bandages.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Four Wizards Three Witches}\label{chapter-7-intermission-four-wizards-three-witches}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-And here is an intermission as long as a regular chapter. Bloody OC's.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Four Wizards, Three Witches}
-
 The clash of skillets greeted Charles as he stepped through his
 fireplace with Owen beside him. He wasn't surprised. Medusa would have
 tried to cook while they were gone, because she had the odd
@@ -3919,13 +3878,6 @@ cleverness, then raised her head and smiled at her unseen prey.
 \emph{Watch out, Potter. Henrietta Bulstrode is hunting you.}
 
 \chapter{Song of Battle}\label{chapter-8-song-of-battle}
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Cliffhanger warning; this chapter and Chapter 7 are really one entity,
-but they needed to be split up, or they would have gotten massively
-long.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Six: Song of Battle}
 
 As the new allies began Flooing or Apparating home, Harry slipped
 gratefully out of the meeting room. No one seemed to notice his
@@ -4735,12 +4687,6 @@ the isolation wards, even if they knew where it was.
 Godric's Hollow.
 
 \chapter{Breakdown}\label{chapter-9-breakdown}
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Harry does something very brave here. Or very stupid. I can't decide
-which.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seven: Breakdown}
 
 Harry opened his eyes to find himself lying on grass that had once been
 intimately familiar to him, with the radiant full moon shining down in
@@ -5427,13 +5373,6 @@ Malfoy Manor, he went home.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Punishments}\label{chapter-10-intermission-punishments}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is an intermission simply because of the variety of viewpoints,
-rather than the length, since it's as long as a regular chapter.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Punishments}
-
 Narcissa closed her eyes and leaned back against the wall of the
 entrance hall in the Manor. She had reached the stage where her throat
 hurt from lack of sleep, but she did not feel able to rest until Harry
@@ -6087,14 +6026,6 @@ Quietly, warm and safe and comfortable and loved, he went to sleep.
 
 \chapter{Eye of the Storm}\label{chapter-11-eye-of-the-storm}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the intermission!
-
-Here we go with the first of a few chapters that show what's happening
-elsewhere than to Harry. Now that we've reached a breathing point on his
-plot for a while\ldots{}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eight: Eye of the Storm}
-
 Rufus stood in front of the cell doors and idly twirled his wand between
 his fingers. Mallory, standing at his back, his only guard for the
 moment, said nothing. The door in front of him said nothing. The walls
@@ -6726,12 +6657,6 @@ Shacklebolt would be part of the Aurors once more.
 
 \chapter{Gryffindor's Shame}\label{chapter-12-gryffindors-shame}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Minerva chapter now, to start a fairly important subplot.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Nine: Gryffindor's Shame}
-
 Minerva mopped at her eyes. They were watering badly, a combination of
 the poor light around her and the long day she'd had. Once again, she
 suffered the temptation to go back to the Headmaster's
@@ -7371,11 +7296,6 @@ core of iron determination under the reluctance.
 \emph{I will not mess this up as Albus messed his chance up.}
 
 \chapter{Argutus}\label{chapter-13-argutus}
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This is a very \emph{talky} chapter.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ten: Argutus}
 
 Harry was aware that Draco had been staring at him most of the day, but
 he'd been busy, first with Elfrida's meeting with him---and that had
@@ -8272,12 +8192,6 @@ house elves bring in dessert?''
 
 \chapter{Interlude: More Than Yourself}\label{chapter-14-interlude-more-than-yourself}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the chapter!
-
-Man oh man, I had no idea that Harry would be \emph{this} pissed off.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: More Than Yourself}
-
 \emph{July 31st, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Harry:}
@@ -8457,12 +8371,6 @@ you are just as blind as you ever were.
 
 \chapter{Madam Shiverwood}\label{chapter-15-madam-shiverwood}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is not fun.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eleven: Madam Shiverwood}
-
 ``But we have to go with you.'' Draco said that as if he were talking to
 someone legless, who had proposed standing up and walking before his
 artificial legs arrived.
@@ -9160,13 +9068,6 @@ a good deal more cheerful than he had felt for the last month.
 
 \chapter{A Sound of Many Voices}\label{chapter-16-a-sound-of-many-voices}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This is a transition chapter again: Lots of little plotlines are moving
-now. (Edited to fix typos and give some minor clarification).
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twelve: A Sound of Many Voices}
-
 \emph{Harry dreamed.}
 
 This time, he didn't have the odd cloudiness that had marked his vision
@@ -9875,12 +9776,6 @@ I'm going to} win.
 
 \chapter{Securing the Tunnels}\label{chapter-17-securing-the-tunnels}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-And yes, sometimes Harry is like this.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirteen: Securing the Tunnels}
-
 Harry relaxed when he'd read the letter once, but he couldn't quite help
 reading it a second time, just to make sure that everything was
 happening the way he'd wanted it to happen.
@@ -10583,11 +10478,6 @@ infatuation with him. Not that he would tell the boy that, of course.
 \emph{A plausible reason on the surface is worth any amount of lies.}
 
 \chapter{Bearing Gifts}\label{chapter-18-bearing-gifts}
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This one is very talky.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fourteen: Bearing Gifts}
 
 \emph{Conscience is like a scorpion}, Harry thought.
 
@@ -11214,10 +11104,6 @@ But it hadn't happened that way.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: A Need}\label{chapter-19-interlude-a-need}
 
-Hello again.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: A Need You Did Not Know You Had}
-
 \emph{August 11th, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Headmistress McGonagall:}
@@ -11467,12 +11353,6 @@ first.
 
 \chapter{Sitting on Voldemort}\label{chapter-20-sitting-on-voldemort}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapters!
-
-This chapter includes some nice conversations, and some arguments.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifteen: Sitting on Voldemort}
-
 ``Ready?''
 
 Draco breathed out slowly and wiped his hands on his shirt. Harry
@@ -12294,12 +12174,6 @@ sharp, piercing exhaustion made him too tired for any grander gesture.
 
 \chapter{Guilty Until Proven Innocent}\label{chapter-21-guilty-until-proven-innocent}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This chapter is mixed. Oh, well, some of them are like that.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixteen: Guilty Until Proven Innocent}
-
 Harry grimaced in resignation as Lucius escorted him into the Ministry,
 one hand planted firmly on his back. Madam Shiverwood had sent an owl
 yesterday, ``inviting'' him to come see her today and have his second
@@ -12886,12 +12760,6 @@ playing this year after all.
 
 \chapter{Like Rational Adults}\label{chapter-22-like-rational-adults}
 
-Thank you for the reviews last chapter!
-
-And yes, sometimes Harry is a blind idiot. Others, not.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventeen: Like Rational Adults}
-
 ``I don't know if I'll ever see you again.''
 
 Harry blinked and looked up from the letter McGonagall had sent him,
@@ -13472,12 +13340,6 @@ patiently, to wait the sunlight or the passage of time out.
 
 \chapter{Hogwarts Again}\label{chapter-23-hogwarts-again}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter ends with a plot twist. Stupid plot twists.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighteen: Hogwarts Again}
-
 Harry could feel his face turning red. He stepped back behind the corner
 of the hallway and blinked at nothingness.
 
@@ -14121,12 +13983,6 @@ And hope like hell he dreamed.
 
 \chapter{On the Wings of War}\label{chapter-24-on-the-wings-of-war}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-Some people are in for some surprises in this chapter.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Nineteen: On the Wings of War}
-
 Harry had never realized how hard it was to fall asleep deliberately. Of
 course, he couldn't remember ever being this desperate to do it before,
 even when he wanted Christmas or their birthday to come as a child so
@@ -14985,13 +14841,6 @@ Honoria would smile, and smile, and never tell.
 
 \chapter{Like a Very Chiron}\label{chapter-25-like-a-very-chiron}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-I won't be updating tomorrow, but I'll be back Saturday/Sunday
-(depending on what part of the world you live in).
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty: Like a Very Chiron}
-
 Harry could not say how relieved he was when Acies finally swept into
 the Defense classroom. He was sure that these mixed classes of
 McGonagall's were a good idea. He could cling to that in the abstract,
@@ -15777,13 +15626,6 @@ sacrifice.}
 
 \chapter{Forgiveness and Mercy}\label{chapter-26-forgiveness-and-mercy}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter doesn't quite go all the way down the road, but it is a
-beginning- of several different things.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-One: Forgiveness and Mercy}
-
 Harry suspected that Snape wouldn't want him to wait for the morning,
 although Draco, walking behind him, uttered a little groan of
 disappointment when they passed the door to the Slytherin common room.
@@ -16438,16 +16280,6 @@ doesn't matter that much in the scheme of things.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Raised in Light}\label{chapter-27-intermission-raised-in-light}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Sorry this is so late; a power surge cost me an earlier version of this
-intermission and half a chapter. I'll definitely post the next chapter
-tonight, but since I have to rewrite it from scratch, it'll be later.
-
-In the meantime, enjoy the Intermission!
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Raised in Light}
-
 Ignifer winced as her excitement from dueling the latest Vipertooth
 finally died down, and allowed her to feel the difference in the air
 between Peru and Britain. She ran a hand through her hair, tugging her
@@ -16613,13 +16445,6 @@ of newspaper articles, the poor boy.
 
 \chapter{Welcome to the Real World}\label{chapter-28-welcome-to-the-real-world}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the interlude!
-
-Racing a storm here, hoping to get the chapter up quickly. If there are
-typos, apologies.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Two: Welcome to the Real World}
-
 "\ldots{}not \emph{sure} he's not a Dark Lord, anyway."
 
 Harry turned around as he and Draco left the Great Hall, craning his
@@ -17417,14 +17242,6 @@ one of them listens to me.}
 
 \chapter{Up From Beneath}\label{chapter-29-up-from-beneath}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-CLIFFHANGER warning on this chapter. It'll be resolved tomorrow, but
-still. Don't read this chapter to the end if you don't like
-cliffhangers.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Three: Up From Beneath}
-
 The first thing Harry noticed when he woke on the morning of the
 autumnal equinox was that Argutus was blue.
 
@@ -18236,14 +18053,6 @@ then he tumbled into darkness, and silence, and cold.
 
 \chapter{Psychology on the Wing}\label{chapter-30-psychology-on-the-wing}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-I am pleased with this chapter, even though it has just blown my latest
-outline for the story to smithereens, and even though Henrietta is a
-bitch. I am not sure why.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Four: Psychology on the Wing}
-
 Henrietta had to admit some disappointment when she finally recovered
 from the spell of that \emph{stupid} whistle and found herself with only
 inexperienced Death Eaters to fight---students from Durmstrang, by the
@@ -18931,14 +18740,6 @@ arguing with them instead of just submitting.}
 
 \chapter{Interlude: Wax Wings and Missing Muggles}\label{chapter-31-interlude-wax-wings-and-missing-muggles}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapters!
-
-I'm posting this Interlude and an Intermission (which should be as long
-as a regular chapter) today, but then I need to sit down and revise the
-outline, so Chapter 25 will likely come along tomorrow.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: Wax Wings and Missing Muggles}
-
 \emph{September 22nd, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Harry:}
@@ -18984,13 +18785,6 @@ In the game,
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Vengeance and Trauma}\label{chapter-32-intermission-vengeance-and-trauma}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the Interlude!
-
-This Intermission is odd; it contains two scenes of comfort and two
-vaguely icky ones. No, I lie. One is very icky.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Vengeance and Trauma}
-
 Lucius stroked the top of the small cage sitting on the library desk as
 he read the message he'd received from the Ministry over again.
 
@@ -19636,12 +19430,6 @@ profound, beautiful, and welcomed change.
 
 \chapter{The Razor Claws of Consequence}\label{chapter-33-the-razor-claws-of-consequence}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-You know, I think I rather like writing Harry when he's pissed-off.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Five: The Razor Claws of Consequence}
-
 Harry woke to a light touch on his shoulder. He opened his eyes, and met
 Snape's gaze, harsh and unyielding.
 
@@ -20259,13 +20047,6 @@ have won. We'll have won. So there.}
 
 \chapter{Survival of the Kindest}\label{chapter-34-survival-of-the-kindest}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Ugh. I do not like this chapter, for lo, it is ugly. I'll be glad when I
-can go back to writing battle scenes.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Six: Survival of the Kindest}
-
 Snape now remembered why he hadn't cared much about anyone for over a
 decade. It was because it bloody \emph{hurt}, that was why.
 
@@ -21012,13 +20793,6 @@ exercising his impatient magic, though.
 
 \chapter{Becoming Conscious}\label{chapter-35-becoming-conscious}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-Well, this chapter turned out rather differently than I planned. All to
-the good, I hope.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Seven: Becoming Conscious}
-
 Harry went up on his broom early the next morning, long before anyone
 else awoke, long before Draco would have a reason to expound on revenge
 plans against Margaret that Harry was determined not to honor.
@@ -21790,12 +21564,6 @@ plans.
 
 \chapter{Through the Fire}\label{chapter-36-through-the-fire}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-In which Harry puts his shoulder to the wheel.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Eight: Through the Fire}
-
 Harry had a plan for Sunday.
 
 He didn't like all aspects of the plan. In fact, he was so far from
@@ -22590,12 +22358,6 @@ through the fire and come out the other side.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Henrietta's Game}\label{chapter-37-intermission-henriettas-game}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-I really, really want to kick Henrietta.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Henrietta's Game}
-
 Henrietta examined the cauldron of Polyjuice potion, but could detect no
 differences in it from what should be apparent at this stage, with just
 a little more than two weeks to go until it would be ready. She shrugged
@@ -22782,13 +22544,6 @@ nicely.}
 
 \chapter{Interlude: The Serpent's Breath}\label{chapter-38-interlude-the-serpents-breath}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-Because nothing is simple. Ever. And people may be more complex than
-anyone knows.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: The Serpent's Breath}
-
 \emph{October 3rd, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Lord Voldemort:}
@@ -22855,13 +22610,6 @@ With sincerity,
 
 \chapter{The Killing Moon}\label{chapter-39-the-killing-moon}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is the battle chapter- long, and immensely complicated, and gory.
-And stuff.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Killing Moon}
-
 Minerva closed her eyes. She had been looking out across the Great Hall,
 and found her eyes drawn again and again to the Slytherin table, despite
 her attempt to look for problems in all the Houses.
@@ -24145,12 +23893,6 @@ drowned, and Honoria wouldn't have taken that curse. When I find that
 person, he or she will be lucky if they don't suffer Greyback's fate.}
 
 \chapter{Denouement}\label{chapter-40-denouement}
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This is another transition chapter, as everyone recovers from the
-battle.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty: Denouement}
 
 ``She'll live for now,'' said Madam Pomfrey softly, pulling the sheet up
 around Honoria and stepping back from the bed.
@@ -24978,12 +24720,6 @@ Harry had no idea what to do with it.
 
 \chapter{Snape Is a Git}\label{chapter-41-snape-is-a-git}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-The title of this one, of course, entirely depends on one's perspective.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-One: Snape Is a Git}
-
 Snape was happily criticizing Hermione Granger's Draught of Peace---it
 was rare that the know-it-all Gryffindor made a mistake, and he thought
 it was beneficial for her to hear his opinion when she did---when
@@ -25693,11 +25429,6 @@ for that.}
 
 \chapter{Spells That Leave No Mark}\label{chapter-42-spells-that-leave-no-mark}
 
-\textbf{WARNING: This is an extremely nasty chapter, containing both
-mental and physical torture.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Two: Spells That Leave No Mark}
-
 Lucius gave a long, luxurious stretch---rather, he thought, like a cat
 prepared to go hunting. Well, he did not resent the comparison. Cats
 were noisy and foul-scented enough that he would never tolerate one in
@@ -26357,14 +26088,6 @@ All in all, it had been a \emph{very} good day.
 
 \chapter{Walk a Thin Line}\label{chapter-43-walk-a-thin-line}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-Well, damn. Now the story is spinning off in a new direction thanks to
-the things happening here, at least three quarters of which weren't
-supposed to happen.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Three: Walk a Thin Line}
-
 ``I just don't understand how you can do it, Potter, that's all.''
 
 Harry had a moment to be glad that Draco wasn't at this meeting of the
@@ -27337,15 +27060,6 @@ why the hell these things seemed to happen to him so often.
 
 \chapter{Ravenclaw Tower}\label{chapter-44-ravenclaw-tower}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter is being updated early because I won't be able to update
-tomorrow, and I didn't want to leave a kind of cliffhanger. It's, um,
-very different from what I thought the original Chapter 34 would be,
-because Chapter 33 tore all my plans to pieces. Here's hoping you enjoy!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Four: Ravenclaw Tower}
-
 Snape stepped back and lowered his wand, blinking slowly. His ears rang
 from the explosions of smoke and light, and though none of the spells
 that Potter had hurled had touched him, the effort behind them was much
@@ -28087,14 +27801,6 @@ loyalties, did.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Power Play}\label{chapter-45-intermission-power-play}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on Chapter 34!
-
-The next chapter will be a bit late, since I have RL stuff to do first.
-But here is the Intermission, which I hope will clear up some
-perceptions of what Dumbledore's spell is meant to do.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Power Play}
-
 Albus kept his eyes closed even as Hestia Jones walked around him, now
 and then murmuring soothing phrases or casting spells that eased his
 cramped muscles. It had been dangerous for Argus Veritaserum to arrange
@@ -28287,12 +27993,6 @@ your own goals and life, you would agree with me.}
 
 \chapter{Stronger Than You Think}\label{chapter-46-stronger-than-you-think}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-Transition chapter, yay!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Five: Stronger Than You Think}
-
 By the time he was finally able to leave the hospital wing, Harry had
 become used to the idea that the world had changed, but he still hadn't
 adapted well to one feature of it that looked to become permanent.
@@ -28997,13 +28697,6 @@ the surface, was fury.
 
 \chapter{The Will of Water}\label{chapter-47-the-will-of-water}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is the first three ``Harry kicks ass'' chapters. Because it's about
-time that he got to.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Six: The Will of Water}
-
 Harry only became aware of the guards following him when Snape tried to
 shut his office door in their faces. That caused a loud, and immediate,
 protest from Draco, Isabell, and Hannah Abbott. They hushed when Harry
@@ -29632,14 +29325,6 @@ it.
 
 \chapter{Make Some Noise}\label{chapter-48-make-some-noise}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-Harry does not kick quite as much ass in this chapter as he did
-yesterday, but then, running headlong into Scrimgeour will do that to
-him.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Seven: Make Some Noise}
-
 Draco told himself it was \emph{not} childish to go a little weak in the
 knees at the sight of Harry as he came out of Snape's office. His eyes
 were ablaze, as they tended to be in moments of high emotion, and
@@ -30372,13 +30057,6 @@ even more.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Breathing in the Moments}\label{chapter-49-intermission-breathing-in-the-moments}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-I suppose I could have called this a regular chapter, but then I
-wouldn't have an excuse to have it consist of several broken scenes.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Breathing In the Moments Between}
-
 Harry stood in front of the grass that Occluded his scar link to
 Voldemort, and felt the pain streaming from beyond it.
 
@@ -30934,12 +30612,6 @@ of Man.''
 
 \chapter{Interlude: A Kindled Soul}\label{chapter-50-interlude-a-kindled-soul}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-And here comes the letter that launches the next chapter.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: A Kindled Soul}
-
 \emph{November 4th, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Mr. Potter:}
@@ -31034,13 +30706,6 @@ Your ally,
 
 \chapter{Ascent and Assent}\label{chapter-51-ascent-and-assent}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-When I just let the characters do what they want to do/what's IC for
-them to do, then they do actually manage to kick major ass.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Eight: Ascent and Assent}
-
 Harry reflected that it was very tolerant of McGonagall to allow them to
 keep meeting in the Room of Requirement. He didn't know any other area
 on Hogwarts grounds that would be large enough to contain so many of his
@@ -31959,12 +31624,6 @@ but it wasn't, and now I'm going to fight with every muscle in my body,
 every ounce of my will, to see them alive, and, if I can, free.}
 
 \chapter{Home Truths}\label{chapter-52-home-truths}
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-Transition chapter to the trials. It was not originally supposed to
-contain what it does.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Thirty-Nine: Home Truths}
 
 Rufus opened the letter cautiously. He didn't really think Harry would
 have sent him a letter that would explode, of course, but he was not
@@ -32694,13 +32353,6 @@ doomed if the Wizengamot sees what I feel about them.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Where Only Love}\label{chapter-53-intermission-where-only-love}
 
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-And yes, Intermission before the chapter proper. This was supposed to
-fit in earlier, but it didn't, so I'm putting it here.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Where Only Love Can Carry Her}
-
 The first time Pansy knew how someone else was going to die was the day
 before the trial of Harry's parents.
 
@@ -32857,15 +32509,6 @@ overcome that, she could overcome anything she saw for anyone else.
 
 \chapter{Descent and Dissent}\label{chapter-54-descent-and-dissent}
 
-\textbf{WARNING: Chapters 40-46 contain things that could cause severe
-emotional upset.} Also, Chapters 41-43, and Chapter 46, contain memories
-of \textbf{child abuse}. Please be cautious if you think this may be
-triggering for you.
-
-Other than that, here we go, as the trial begins.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty: Descent and Dissent}
-
 Harry woke on the morning of November sixteenth to a cold slap on his
 cheek.
 
@@ -33569,15 +33212,6 @@ parents shouldn't be hard when I'm feeling this good.}
 
 \chapter{Reap the Whirlwind}\label{chapter-55-reap-the-whirlwind}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-\textbf{WARNING: Disturbing scenes in this chapter.}
-
-The chapter title, obviously, is from the Bible, Hosea 8:7: ``For they
-have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-One: Reap the Whirlwind}
-
 This was interesting. More interesting than she'd expected it to be,
 actually.
 
@@ -34387,16 +34021,6 @@ out.
 
 \chapter{Forgive Us Our Virtues}\label{chapter-56-forgive-us-our-virtues}
 
-\textbf{Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!}
-
-\textbf{WARNING: More disturbing scenes and emotional turmoil here.}
-This may be the nastiest of the trial chapters.
-
-The title of the chapter comes from Swinburne's poem ``Dolores'': Ah,
-forgive us our virtues, forgive us/ Our Lady of Pain.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Two: Forgive Us Our Virtues}
-
 Lily had been gazing out the windows of her cell---which she knew were
 fake, since the Ministry was underground---for long hours when the
 Aurors came to fetch her. Currently, the windows showed a lake scene not
@@ -35534,16 +35158,6 @@ on.
 
 \chapter{Greater Love Hath No Brother}\label{chapter-57-greater-love-hath-no-brother}
 
-\textbf{Thank you for the reviews yesterday!}
-
-\textbf{WARNING: Some disturbing scenes.} On the other hand, I get to
-write a new viewpoint character.
-
-The title of the chapter is based on John 15:13, ``Greater love hath no
-man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Three: Greater Love Hath No Brother}
-
 Connor had known this wouldn't be easy. Who would be so simple-minded as
 to think this would be \emph{easy}?
 
@@ -36202,14 +35816,6 @@ quick death.}
 
 \chapter{The Wind of the Future}\label{chapter-58-the-wind-of-the-future}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-\ldots{}And then there was this chapter, which is nothing like what I
-originally envisioned. The title of this chapter comes from Swinburne's
-``Hymn to Proserpine.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Four: The Wind of the Future}
-
 Harry felt it as he realized that his begging wasn't going to convince
 Connor, that their parents might die, and Connor wouldn't agree to the
 last desperate plan that Harry had thought of to save them.
@@ -37041,16 +36647,6 @@ wind of the future catch them up, and hurtle them forward.
 
 \chapter{Spake As His Soul Bore Witness}\label{chapter-59-spake-as-his-soul-bore-witness}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-I don't have much to say about this chapter. It will have to speak for
-itself.
-
-The title this time comes from Swinburne's ``Song for the Centenary of
-Walter Savage Landor.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Five: Spake As His Soul Bore Witness}
-
 Harry knew there were eyes on him. He would always be sensitive to that
 feeling, he thought, and the more because of his new change. Since he
 couldn't ease the staring with hiding and shrinking away, it would be
@@ -37986,16 +37582,6 @@ Lily woke in the darkness that second night, and began to understand.
 
 \chapter{Our Echoes Roll From Soul to Soul}\label{chapter-60-our-echoes-roll-from-soul-to-soul}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on Chapter 45! This is one of two chapters and an
-Intermission I wrote while this site was having problems, so there'll be
-a few updates right in a row.
-
-The chapter title this time comes from Tennyson, from the short poem
-``The splendor falls on castle walls\ldots{}'' This is largely a
-transition/reaction chapter.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Six: Our Echoes Roll From Soul to Soul}
-
 Augustus Starrise was on his feet and moving the moment the sentence was
 announced, and the elder Potters taken away. He knew that Potter's---no,
 Harry's, he was Harry, now, and his brother Potter---friends would try
@@ -38678,10 +38264,6 @@ Harry nodded, and, reaching up, clasped her hand.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: The Light}\label{chapter-61-intermission-the-light}
 
-And here we go\ldots{}
-
-\textbf{Intermission: The Light and the Light Lord}
-
 It was like nothing he had experienced before.
 
 One moment he stood, as always, in Still-Beetle confinement, unable to
@@ -38928,11 +38510,6 @@ Carefully, wrapped in love and bounded by Dark, he began to plan.
 
 \chapter{A Port in the Storm}\label{chapter-62-a-port-in-the-storm}
 
-This would qualify as the hurt/comfort chapter, I think. I \emph{so}
-hope it is not soppy.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Seven: A Port in the Storm}
-
 Harry settled down with Vera in a small room on the sixth floor,
 furnished with thickly cushioned chairs---white, Harry wasn't surprised
 to see, not after his glimpse of the Sanctuary in Peter's mind last
@@ -39885,16 +39462,6 @@ him fiercely in his arms, settled for feeling warm, and safe, and loved.
 
 \chapter{Back Into the Raging World}\label{chapter-63-back-into-the-raging-world}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last few chapters!
-
-Hang on to your hats, because this is where it gets complicated. I do
-plan to create a list of original characters in this story and post it
-in my LiveJournal; I'll put a link to it in my profile when I do. This
-is certainly proving to be much more, well, \emph{epic} than I
-anticipated. But at least there is plenty of plot for stories 6 and 7!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Eight: Back Into the Raging World}
-
 Harry sighed as he sat in the Slytherin common room and stared down at
 the stack of letters the owls---and one large, proud, black-shouldered
 gull come from the Isle of Man---had delivered over the weekend. He had
@@ -40659,11 +40226,6 @@ left her there, staring as the rain continued to fall and the thunder
 screamed its anger and its death.
 
 \chapter{Ariadne's Web}\label{chapter-64-ariadnes-web}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapters!
-
-This chapter is largely a transition one.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Forty-Nine: Ariadne's Web}
 
 Harry woke at a note of phoenix song. He sat up, pushing his hand
 sleepily at his eyes, trying to wake up faster than seemed to be
@@ -41344,10 +40906,6 @@ tell them we want to meet.''
 
 \chapter{Waltzing Politics}\label{chapter-65-waltzing-politics}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty: Waltzing Politics}
-
 Harry sighed as he folded Augustus Starrise's letter. At least the man
 had actually agreed to come and speak to his nephew at Hogwarts, instead
 of insisting that Tybalt and Harry go to the Starrise home. Harry knew
@@ -42430,13 +41988,6 @@ pleasure in his company and his gentleness and his love.
 
 \chapter{The Choir Invisible}\label{chapter-66-the-choir-invisible}
 
-Thank you for the reviews!
-
-The title of this chapter is taken from a poem by George Eliot, ``O May
-I Join the Choir Invisible.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-One: The Choir Invisible}
-
 Harry heard the screaming in his dreams.
 
 He opened his eyes slowly at first, certain he would find himself in
@@ -43186,13 +42737,6 @@ moment.}
 
 \chapter{Harry Plays the BoyWhoLived}\label{chapter-67-harry-plays-the-boywholived}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Yes, I know this chapter is early. That's because I won't be able to
-update tomorrow. So, early chapter. Yay.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Two: Harry Plays the ``Boy-Who-Lived''}
-
 ``You cannot mean to do this.'' Snape seemed to be under the impression
 that if he said that often enough, then Harry would wake up from the
 spell Snape seemed to be convinced he was under, and decide not to do
@@ -43930,13 +43474,6 @@ Woefully, Harry bowed his head and followed.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: That Which Burns}\label{chapter-68-intermission-that-which-burns}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is a multi-update day. Intermission, Interlude, chapter all in a
-row.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: That Which Burns Shall Rise Again}
-
 There were Aurors at her door.
 
 Hestia Jones knew that, but it didn't stop her from penning the last
@@ -44171,12 +43708,6 @@ mind was taking a far too soppy turn for his taste.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: The Serpent Coils}\label{chapter-69-interlude-the-serpent-coils}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-The Interlude now.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: The Serpent Coils}
-
 \emph{December 12th, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Lord Voldemort:}
@@ -44229,13 +43760,6 @@ I wish you luck on Midwinter night, my lord.
 
 \chapter{Tonight There Shall Be No Moon}\label{chapter-70-tonight-there-shall-be-no-moon}
 
-\textbf{Thanks for the reviews on the Interlude!}
-
-\textbf{WARNING:} This chapter carries a warning for grossness, and also
-for a cliffhanger that ought to be ashamed of itself.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Three: Tonight There Shall Be No Moon}
-
 The night before Midwinter, Pansy climbed the North Tower to its highest
 point and stood there watching the storm.
 
@@ -44857,13 +44381,6 @@ And it was as if dawn had come to the graveyard.
 
 \chapter{Even In the Deepest Dark}\label{chapter-71-even-in-the-deepest-dark}
 
-Thank you for the reviews yesterday!
-
-\textbf{WARNING: Cliffhanger.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Four: Even In The Deepest Dark, The Light Doth
-Shine}
-
 Harry swung his head so hard that he felt one of the vines actually tear
 in its grip on him. Indigena Yaxley shouted something. Voldemort erupted
 into a wordless snarl, and the basilisk, if not the worm, ripped into
@@ -45672,13 +45189,6 @@ they rose, hurtling upwards into the heart of the storm.
 
 \chapter{Till Earth Life Grow Elysian There}\label{chapter-72-till-earth-life-grow-elysian-there}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-The title of this chapter comes from George Darley's poem
-\emph{Nepenthe.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Five: Till Earth-Life Grow Elysian There}
-
 Harry felt the winds close around him as they rose, curling under his
 robes, playing with the hem of his jumper, skimming his skin like teeth
 bared just enough to hurt. He shivered, and then resolutely opened his
@@ -46292,15 +45802,6 @@ was restored and winter came at last.
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Ten Leagues Beyond}\label{chapter-73-intermission-ten-leagues-beyond}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-The title of this Intermission is taken from the English ballad ``Tom O'
-Bedlam's Song'': By a knight of ghosts and shadows/ I summoned am to
-tourney/ Ten leagues beyond the wide world's end-/ Methinks it is no
-journey.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Ten Leagues Beyond the Wide World's End}
-
 Snape did not know what he felt as he stood in the graveyard outside
 Little Hangleton, beneath the falling snow, and watched Harry lean back
 into Draco's arms and Evan Rosier Apparate away. He did not know what he
@@ -46708,11 +46209,6 @@ the dancing shadows on the wall from the fire glowing beneath Harry's
 skin.
 
 \chapter{Rejoicing}\label{chapter-74-rejoicing}
-Thanks for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-It's actually a calm chapter. Can you believe it?
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Six: Rejoicing}
 
 Harry woke with a start. For a moment, he thought he was back in the
 hospital wing, and that it was the morning after the battle with the
@@ -47513,14 +47009,6 @@ time in four days, he was looking forward to waking up more than he was
 to spending time unconscious.
 
 \chapter{Resolutions}\label{chapter-75-resolutions}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Please note: The unfamiliar phrases here are in Manx, the Celtic
-language of the Isle of Man. I used a pretty good online dictionary, but
-it's possible they might still be wrong; I don't know Manx myself.
-Corrections on this are welcome.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Seven: Resolutions}
 
 ``Harry? Harry, are you all right?''
 
@@ -48648,14 +48136,6 @@ you\ldots{}brother.''
 
 \chapter{Capto Horrifer}\label{chapter-76-capto-horrifer}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter begins the next arc of action, and you know what that
-means, don't you? Right. \textbf{CLIFFHANGER WARNING. Also, GORE
-WARNING.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Eight: \emph{Capto Horrifer}}
-
 On the tenth day of January, 1996, Albus Dumbledore broke free of his
 Still-Beetle confinement.
 
@@ -49312,12 +48792,6 @@ was sent.
 
 \chapter{First Time, First Choice}\label{chapter-77-first-time-first-choice}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter concludes the current arc of action.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Fifty-Nine: First Time, First Choice}
-
 Draco landed on stone, which told him this was probably Durmstrang, and
 rolled over, springing back to his feet, where a single glance told him
 that, no, this was \emph{not} Durmstrang.
@@ -50031,12 +49505,6 @@ Voldemort, do we have to face?}
 
 \chapter{Wake and Find It So}\label{chapter-78-wake-and-find-it-so}
 
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-The chapter title is from Swinburne's ``Félise.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty: Wake and Find It So}
-
 Rufus came back to himself suddenly. One moment he was learning a dozen
 new variations of \emph{Crucio} under Lucius Malfoy's wand---he hadn't
 known the pain could be lifted and lowered like a flame, nor
@@ -50670,13 +50138,6 @@ lonely.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Ring the Changes}\label{chapter-79-intermission-ring-the-changes}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Here's a break from the mayhem for a while, but it only promises more
-mayhem later. Sorry about that.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Ring the Changes}
-
 \emph{There should only be two blossoms on that branch.}
 
 Indigena paused to wipe sweat out of her eyes. She was in her largest
@@ -50819,13 +50280,6 @@ show off my intelligence.}
 
 \chapter{Follow Me Into Night}\label{chapter-80-follow-me-into-night}
 
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-The poems quoted here are, in order, ``Dream-Pedlary'' and ``The Phantom
-Lover,'' both by Thomas Lovell Beddoes.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-One: Follow Me Into Night}
-
 Harry opened his eyes and sighed. \emph{Well, that was anticlimactic.}
 
 He had finally managed to separate the parts of his own mind from
@@ -51421,14 +50875,6 @@ promised to be no less painful.
 
 \chapter{Everybody Yells At Harry}\label{chapter-81-everybody-yells-at-harry}
 
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This chapter turned out\ldots{}rather differently than I originally
-envisioned. But that's all right, because this version actually works
-better with the next chapters in line than the original did.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Two: Everybody Yells At Harry}
-
 Harry followed obediently enough behind McGonagall and Snape until he
 realized that they were going to the Headmistress's office. Then he
 slowed until they looked at him, and nodded at Hermione, still wrapped
@@ -52052,12 +51498,6 @@ dungeons, so that he could get some sleep.
 
 \chapter{Cousin Arcturus Had a Sense of Humor}\label{chapter-82-cousin-arcturus-had-a-sense-of-humor}
 
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-And so the argument continues.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Three: Cousin Arcturus Had a Sense of Humor}
-
 \emph{January 22nd, 1995}
 
 \emph{Dear Harry:}
@@ -52768,11 +52208,6 @@ as he finished the final signature with a flourish. In his head,
 Wayhouse hummed in what felt like happy agreement.
 
 \chapter{Stalked}\label{chapter-83-stalked}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter was so much fucking \emph{fun} to write.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Four: Stalked}
 
 Harry opened his eyes slowly and rolled over. His mind leaped
 immediately into motion, making plans for today. He smiled. Regulus had
@@ -53427,12 +52862,6 @@ He would have to go have a little talk with Lucius Malfoy.
 
 \chapter{Lucius and Draco}\label{chapter-84-lucius-and-draco}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Whee!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Five: Lucius and Draco}
-
 Lucius permitted himself a single cold smile as he folded the letter.
 Yes, it made sense that the family of the Death Eater who'd hurt his
 wife had hidden themselves thoroughly the moment tidings of the battle
@@ -54201,10 +53630,6 @@ emotions would not come back later.
 
 \chapter{Malfoy, A History}\label{chapter-85-malfoy-a-history}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Six: Malfoy, a History}
-
 Draco followed his father steadily towards the back of the Manor, not
 surprised that he could feel a low buzzing in the walls now. He hadn't
 noticed it before because he hadn't been that connected to the Manor.
@@ -55037,12 +54462,6 @@ argument between them, and into a new whirl of motion.
 
 \chapter{When Light and Dark Get Together}\label{chapter-86-when-light-and-dark-get-together}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Explosiveness ahead. Harry can't win all the time.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Seven: When Light and Dark Get Together}
-
 Harry hesitated.
 
 ``Oh, come on,'' Draco urged him. ``It's not as though anything in here
@@ -56055,12 +55474,6 @@ guard.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: The Serpent Strikes}\label{chapter-87-interlude-the-serpent-strikes}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the chapter!
-
-I don't like this Interlude, nor what it sets up.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: The Serpent Strikes}
-
 \emph{February 17th, 1996}
 
 \emph{Dear Lord Voldemort:}
@@ -56146,14 +55559,6 @@ May affection hold you like the embrace of thorns,
 \emph{Indigena Yaxley.}
 
 \chapter{Stolen Child}\label{chapter-88-stolen-child}
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Okay. \textbf{BIG HONKING CLIFFHANGER WARNING. If you don't want to read
-the cliffhanger, then only read up to the last scene break.}
-
-The title of this chapter comes from Yeats's poem of the same name.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Eight: Stolen Child}
 
 ``I think that if you just apologized---''
 
@@ -56947,19 +56352,6 @@ Voldemort had Snape.
 
 \chapter{There Is Also Love In The World}\label{chapter-89-there-is-also-love-in-the-world}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-All right. This chapter has \textbf{GORE AND TORTURE WARNINGS.} It is
-ugly, deliberately so. So, please, if you find these sorts of things
-triggering and don't want to read about them, \textbf{reconsider reading
-this chapter.} It is not quite as bad as the chapter where Harry loses
-his hand, but it's pretty up there.
-
-The title of this chapter comes from the fantasy series The Chronicles
-of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Sixty-Nine: There Is Also Love In The World}
-
 Indigena Yaxley did not much like torture, and she found suffering a
 source of boredom. Thus, she wasn't enjoying her latest mission---on
 which Voldemort had told her that she was the only one permitted to
@@ -57728,12 +57120,6 @@ turned towards the entrance into the Chamber.
 It was time to go back up.
 
 \chapter{Rapprochement}\label{chapter-90-rapprochement}
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter got longer than I intended it to be, because characters
-would not stop \emph{talking.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy: Rapprochement}
 
 Draco hated the barrier on the entrance to the second floor loo more
 than he had ever hated anything in his life. It was a smooth, shimmering
@@ -58756,14 +58142,6 @@ and there was no law that said they must race to the end of the track.
 
 \chapter{Not Since Merlin's Time}\label{chapter-91-not-since-merlins-time}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is the longest chapter I've written so far, nearly 12,000 words. It
-also has a lot going on in it, and there's a chapter on the alliance
-meeting still to follow. This is where Harry starts playing politics.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-One: Not Since Merlin's Time}
-
 ``I just don't see why you don't want to keep it.''
 
 Harry smiled as he turned the stone slowly over and over in his hand.
@@ -60059,13 +59437,6 @@ serene than before, ``we are all here, and can begin.''
 
 \chapter{A Path of Green and Gold}\label{chapter-92-a-path-of-green-and-gold}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is the longest chapter I have ever written. Hopefully, by tomorrow,
-I can go back to chapters of a more normal length. Argh.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Two: A Path of Green and Gold}
-
 Harry could feel the temper in the valley changing almost from moment to
 moment. His coming to the stage had begun the alteration; the centaurs
 had changed it, and the entrance of Acies with the dragon had changed it
@@ -61890,13 +61261,6 @@ Malfoys don't need to listen to it.}
 
 \chapter{The Teeth of the Past}\label{chapter-93-the-teeth-of-the-past}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-You know those quandaries that Harry doesn't always know how to solve?
-Yeah. Here comes another of them.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Three: The Teeth of the Past}
-
 Harry wasn't surprised to wake the next morning and find half the tents
 dismantled. Enough wizards and witches had spoken to him yesterday as
 should leave them in no doubt of his politics. Some were still lingering
@@ -62731,11 +62095,6 @@ Harry closed his eyes.
 
 \chapter{The High Cost of Vengeance}\label{chapter-94-the-high-cost-of-vengeance}
 
-\textbf{WARNING: References to rape and torture herein. \emph{Please}
-skip this section if it's triggering for you.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Four: The High Cost of Vengeance}
-
 Millicent sat in silence with her father. Adalrico had asked Elfrida to
 take Marian outside and walk with her for a little while, although still
 within the protective wards of their tent. There was no telling whether
@@ -63623,13 +62982,6 @@ more. No longer.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: After the Duel}\label{chapter-95-intermission-after-the-duel}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-I'll post the next chapter today as well; this Intermission was
-necessary to tie up some of the loose ends.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: After the Duel}
-
 ``No, to the side. Now try me.''
 
 "\emph{Expelliarmus!}"
@@ -63929,10 +63281,6 @@ never.
 
 \chapter{Regulus's Shame}\label{chapter-96-reguluss-shame}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Five: Regulus's Shame}
-
 ``Ouch!''
 
 Harry shook his head and tried not to laugh as Draco went sliding off
@@ -64716,13 +64064,6 @@ study.
 
 \chapter{Fenrir Greyback's Legacy}\label{chapter-97-fenrir-greybacks-legacy}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-I do like this one- even though it sends the story bouncing off in
-several new directions.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Six: Fenrir Greyback's Legacy}
-
 Draco was practicing how to move like a shadow.
 
 He'd thought, after the brief surge of hot panic when he'd decided Harry
@@ -65496,15 +64837,6 @@ piece, and know that they would have to listen to him.
 
 \chapter{For Such Is the World}\label{chapter-98-for-such-is-the-world}
 
-Thank you for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter is not a nice one, but I'm satisfied with it. So far, most
-of Harry's complications on the \emph{vates} path have come from other
-wizards. But magical creatures' interests don't always line up with each
-other.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Seven: For Such Is the World}
-
 Snape ate his breakfast slowly. It was the first morning of Easter
 holidays, and most of the students had abandoned the school yesterday.
 Even the Potter brat---Snape continued to call him that despite his
@@ -66427,10 +65759,6 @@ health, and mine, and the war.}
 
 \chapter{Snape, Harry, and Their Issues}\label{chapter-99-snape-harry-and-their-issues}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Eight: Snape, Harry, and Their Issues}
-
 ``Sir?''
 
 Snape looked up sharply. Harry was peering at him around the corner of
@@ -67153,15 +66481,6 @@ brilliant.
 
 \chapter{Violent Dawns and Renewed Wards}\label{chapter-100-violent-dawns-and-renewed-wards}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-A few people have asked how long this story will be. It's planned out at
-100 numbered chapters, plus a few more Intermissions and Interludes, so
-I should finish writing it in 21 days. It ends after the Midsummer
-battle.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Seventy-Nine: Violent Dawns and Renewed Wards}
-
 Harry shaded his eyes with his hand, and carefully considered the golden
 light making its way from the east. He stood on top of the North Tower,
 which gave him the best view of the sunrise in Hogwarts, to see if what
@@ -67910,12 +67229,6 @@ after all. Here is to hope.}
 
 \chapter{Calling Up the Wild Magic}\label{chapter-101-calling-up-the-wild-magic}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Fair warning: This chapter is happy (for the most part) and sappy.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty: Calling Up the Wild Magic}
-
 Harry rubbed irritably at his ears. It was all very well for the wild
 Dark to run around singing, but when he started hearing the song even in
 the middle of Arithmancy, then something had to be done.
@@ -68686,14 +67999,6 @@ shattered and shivered into slivers of joy.
 
 \chapter{Long, and Sweet, and Slow}\label{chapter-102-long-and-sweet-and-slow}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter has very high romance/sap content. I find this very hard to
-write. Therefore, if you think someone is OOC, please tell me; I wrote
-this as I felt it had to be written, but romance messes with my head.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-One: Long and Sweet and Slow}
-
 Harry closed his eyes and leaned back on the faint slope at the far side
 of the glade. The dancing had exhausted him, he'd thought at first, but
 then he realized that it had only exhausted his impulse to dance. He
@@ -69354,13 +68659,6 @@ Then he opened his eyes and hastened after his partner.
 
 \chapter{Of Man and Wolf}\label{chapter-103-of-man-and-wolf}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This chapter was unplanned, but then, much of the werewolf subplot has
-been.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Two: Of Man and Wolf}
-
 Harry sat down at the Slytherin table, and wondered how long it would
 take everyone to notice. Millicent was first, it turned out, as Harry
 reached for the pumpkin juice and the lights in the Great Hall made
@@ -70300,12 +69598,6 @@ liked the way he did it or not.
 
 \chapter{Riddle Me This}\label{chapter-104-riddle-me-this}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-And here's another in the long run-up to Midsummer.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Three: Riddle Me This}
-
 Harry waited a week before he tried to approach Snape about the next
 part of his plan in the Midsummer battle. When he had visited Snape the
 night of Loki's attack, he'd been in a frightening rage. He'd said a few
@@ -71085,15 +70377,6 @@ one place.
 
 \chapter{Midsummer Breathing Down Their Necks}\label{chapter-105-midsummer-breathing-down-their-necks}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Note: This is a transition chapter, and deliberately non-linear. The
-thread of preparing for the Midsummer battle is woven in and out between
-the thread of Harry taking his OWLs. Also, I've moved the OWLs from June
-to late May, in order to better fit the timeline.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Four: Midsummer Breathing Down Their Necks}
-
 ``Then begin,'' the woman from the Wizarding Examinations Authority
 said, and leaned back as if that were the conclusion of her task. Harry
 could see her eyes, however, alert and confident beneath half-lowered
@@ -72173,13 +71456,6 @@ about which dress robes looked good and which didn't.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: Prince of Cats}\label{chapter-106-interlude-prince-of-cats}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-This is just a short interlude for anyone wondering about this plotline;
-there will be a regular chapter posted later.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: Prince of Cats}
-
 \emph{June 1st, 1996}
 
 \emph{Dear Harry:}
@@ -72235,10 +71511,6 @@ share.
 
 \chapter{Draco's Debut}\label{chapter-107-dracos-debut}
 
-Thanks for the reviws on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Five: Draco's Debut}
-
 Harry closed his eyes and tried not to feel ridiculous. It was no use,
 though. He could \emph{feel} the blush mounting up through his cheeks
 and his ears, mantling his face. He must have been more embarrassed at
@@ -73198,11 +72470,6 @@ talk with Adalrico Bulstrode, and exchange politely barbed insults with
 Arabella Zabini.
 
 \chapter{Strategizing}\label{chapter-108-strategizing}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-And another transition piece.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Six: Strategizing}
 
 Harry frowned at the letter in his hand. It was short, and really should
 not have caused as much shock and confusion as it did. It was a simple
@@ -73865,10 +73132,6 @@ They were just going to be there.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: The Serpent Bites}\label{chapter-109-interlude-the-serpent-bites}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Interlude: The Serpent Bites}
-
 \emph{June 6th, 1996}
 
 \emph{Dear Lord Voldemort:}
@@ -73952,13 +73215,6 @@ I think we shall be seeing each other very soon.
 
 \chapter{End of Innocence}\label{chapter-110-end-of-innocence}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Harry makes what could be considered a mistake in this chapter- in fact,
-several of them. That's his life.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Seven: End of Innocence}
-
 Minerva sat back in her seat and watched her students with a faint
 smile. Another year ended, and despite the battle with Voldemort lurking
 ahead---a battle in which she would get to participate, this time---the
@@ -74634,14 +73890,6 @@ me until Midsummer anyway.}
 
 \chapter{Path of Broken Glass}\label{chapter-111-path-of-broken-glass}
 
-\textbf{WARNING for emotional trauma.} After the last chapter, that
-should really come as no surprise.
-
-Warning also for lots of disjointed scenes from different POV
-characters, I suppose. This chapter really deserves its name.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Eight: Path of Broken Glass}
-
 Minerva stood on the Astronomy Tower and watched with black hatred as
 Voldemort invested Hogwarts' grounds.
 
@@ -76756,12 +76004,6 @@ assured we will.}
 
 \chapter{Tomorrow We Leave For Battle}\label{chapter-112-tomorrow-we-leave-for-battle}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Last chapter before the Midsummer battle proper begins.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Eighty-Nine: Tomorrow We Leave For Battle}
-
 Harry opened his eyes slowly, not realizing where he was for a long
 moment. Then he remembered. Snape had told him to sleep on the couch in
 his private quarters last night, not trusting the rest of Slytherin
@@ -77668,15 +76910,6 @@ Harry laughed, high above the battlefield, on the edge of death, and
 Draco had to close his eyes.
 
 \chapter{Beneath This Storm of Light}\label{chapter-113-beneath-this-storm-of-light}
-
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{WARNINGS for blood and gore, and also a cliffhanger.}
-
-The poem quoted here is Alexander Pope's ``An Essay on Man.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety: Beneath This Storm of Light}
-
 The dawn came, and with it, the storm.
 
 Harry met it standing on the edge of the Astronomy Tower, watching the
@@ -79029,12 +78262,6 @@ below.
 
 \chapter{Children of Godric and Helga}\label{chapter-114-children-of-godric-and-helga}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Warnings for blood, gore, cliffhanger.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-One: Children of Godric and Helga}
-
 Zacharias steadied his golden horse as it stamped and tossed its mane
 beneath him. He wasn't entirely sure if it was picking up on his
 emotions, or whether the Gloryflowers had crafted it just so that it
@@ -79846,10 +79073,6 @@ once more tip towards despair.
 
 \chapter{A Body Made of Music}\label{chapter-115-a-body-made-of-music}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Two: A Body Made of Music}
-
 Harry looked down at the battlefield as the sirens' songs began,
 automatically fighting off their influence as he built a core of
 concentrated rage and flung the attempts at compulsion into his
@@ -80481,11 +79704,6 @@ Apparating nor Portkeying would have done.
 And on and on they went, aiming straight for London.
 
 \chapter{Many Legged}\label{chapter-116-many-legged}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{WARNING: Unabashed, big fucking cliffhanger.}
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Three: Many-Legged}
 
 Harry wondered how the Obliviators would conceal this one.
 
@@ -81089,12 +80307,6 @@ to sing to the second strongest wizard in the house.
 
 \chapter{The Shining Road}\label{chapter-117-the-shining-road}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Last of the ``battle chapters.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Four: The Shining Road}
-
 Harry could feel the beast drawing in its breath to sing, if it had a
 breath. He didn't know how long Draco would be able to possess it, and
 given how wounded he thought Draco was, from the way he held himself, he
@@ -81775,12 +80987,6 @@ Hawthorn's broken one and Pansy's ripped body, \emph{is what you think.}
 
 \chapter{Intermission: Counting Up the Dead}\label{chapter-118-intermission-counting-up-the-dead}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Warning: not a cheerful Intermission. Well, obviously.
-
-\textbf{Intermission: Counting Up the Dead}
-
 Hawthorn didn't know how long she had sat with her head in her hands.
 She didn't even know how she made it to the guest quarters the
 Headmistress had assigned her, to tell the truth. She remembered the
@@ -82452,14 +81658,6 @@ Sirius rose, and went home.
 
 \chapter{The Greatest of These Is Love}\label{chapter-119-the-greatest-of-these-is-love}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the Intermission!
-
-The title of the chapter comes (as is probably obvious) from the Bible
-verse Corinthians I 13:13, ``But now abideth faith, hope, love, these
-three; and the greatest of these is love.''
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Five: The Greatest Of These Is Love}
-
 Minerva found Harry talking to Hawthorn Parkinson in her guest quarters,
 with the door open as though to welcome anyone who might pass by.
 Minerva stood in silence a moment, watching them. Godric hovered close
@@ -83241,12 +82439,6 @@ Draco closed his eyes, and let the warmth soak in.
 
 \chapter{The Second Greatest Is Justice}\label{chapter-120-the-second-greatest-is-justice}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Getting close to the end now. The story will be finished at Chapter 100.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Six: The Second Greatest Is Justice}
-
 Harry sat down at his desk in the Defense Against the Dark Arts
 classroom---it was easier to find space to be alone, now that most of
 the students had gone home and Acies, of course, was gone as well---and
@@ -84170,11 +83362,6 @@ and he fell asleep with his glasses on.
 
 \chapter{Interlude: The Liberator's First Letter}\label{chapter-121-interlude-the-liberators-first-letter}
 
-This starts a plot thread that doesn't come entirely clear or entirely
-conclude until the sixth story.
-
-\textbf{Interlude: The Liberator's First Letter}
-
 \emph{June 25th, 1996}
 
 \emph{Dear Minister Scrimgeour:}
@@ -84220,10 +83407,6 @@ part of it.
 
 \chapter{The Third Greatest Is Loyalty}\label{chapter-122-the-third-greatest-is-loyalty}
 
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Third Greatest Is Loyalty}
-
 Rufus drummed his fingers on the desk and stared at the two letters that
 had come yesterday. To one, of course, he'd sent a reply at once, naming
 a time for today that he hoped would work. To the other, no reply was
@@ -84947,12 +84130,6 @@ He had to wonder, though, if even the Sanctuary would be able to keep
 him from thinking about the werewolf problem.
 
 \chapter{GUTOEKOM}\label{chapter-123-gutoekom}
-Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter!
-
-Just to make it clear, this is \emph{not} the last chapter. There will
-be two more, set at the Sanctuary.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Eight: G.U.T.O.E.K.O.M}
 
 Harry sighed and sat back against the wall as he picked at his
 breakfast. The letter from the MacFusty clan had finally arrived, and
@@ -85674,13 +84851,6 @@ He kept his head buried in Draco's shoulder, and did not look up, and
 tried to ignore his terror.
 
 \chapter{Sanctuary}\label{chapter-124-sanctuary}
-Thanks for the reviews yesterday!
-
-This is the second-to-last chapter of the story. It will end on Chapter
-100, and then the next story, {A Song In Time of Revolution, }should
-begin to be posted a few days after that.
-
-\textbf{Chapter Ninety-Nine: Sanctuary}
 
 Harry woke slowly. He opened his eyes and saw cloth, then realized the
 pain in his neck had accelerated to the point of waking him up. He must
@@ -86443,16 +85613,6 @@ He didn't know if it was the bravest thing he had ever done, but it felt
 like it at the time.
 
 \chapter{At Peace}\label{chapter-125-at-peace}
-With this chapter, {Wind That Shakes The Seas and Stars} ends. I'll
-begin the sixth-year story, {A Song In Time of Revolution}, in three or
-four days. I need the time to rest, because this story has exhausted me.
-
-Thank you very, very much, everyone who has reviewed and read this
-massive thing to the end. Two more stories to go, one I think is
-brighter than this one and one that is considerably darker and the end
-of it all. I hope to see you there.
-
-\textbf{Chapter One Hundred: At Peace}
 
 ``But I'm not sure I want my hand back,'' Harry said, when he'd shown
 Vera Argutus's reflection of the Dark spells and what it meant. ``I just