Harry smiled back and helped her wrap the sandwiches with wax paper. "Who says I was teasing? I really will be sore for a week after what she did with me."

Ginny wasn't rising to the bait, however, and said, "If you'd been doing anything, she'd be in St. Mungo's right now. Trust me."

"Ooh," Hermione said with a giggle. "There's a story there, isn't there?"

I find myself absolutely dying to know what precisely happened to poor Dean! 

Two favourite bits:  Firstly, I loved Molly's response to the whole betrothal thing - I can certainly see her banning Arthur from the bedroom in such a manner.

And secondly, it was so funny about how they were picking on Harry for not proposing - yet.  (and it better be good - I need to live vicariously through someone, since I didn't get a real one myself.  No pressure at all, Michael. )

Another wonderful chapter! I particularly enjoyed the scene with Harry and Ginny swopping bits of info about themselves simply for the trust it displayed between them. I also liked Tonks' solution to teaching Harry to dance and keeping his emotions under control although when I thought about it after, I had a big lump in my throat.

The only thing I wasn't sure about was Harry panicking and running from Ginny's brothers. I think he'd have been more inclined to stand his ground, but it was still well done with plenty of realism.

This line, "I suppose you've got more kinds of hunger than Hagrid has had deadly pets." absolutely cracked me up! I laughed through most of that exchange in fact. Very snappy dialogue! And the last two sentances... *happy sigh* 

I just finished reading all chapters written so far and I love this story.

The idea that such a casual comment (at least that's how it appeared to me) has such far reaching consequences ... It makes me wonder what else is hidden in the many rooms of the Ministry and I could come up with a few wonderful ideas for future stories. What if some ancient ancestor of Malfoy made a promise to a Potter - oooh or even a Weasley - that was still pending ... Hermione is forever doing some research, she may come up with the outstanding debt and the possibilties for repayment are endless!

The Weasleys are very in charachter - fierce but Mollycoddling Molly, slightly 'hazy' Arthur, hungry Ron, protective but teasing brothers and determined Ginny.

The quircky little plots - Harry's new vault, Remus during the trip there, the brothers' prank on Harry, Tonks as Lily in dancing lessons, Ron giving courting advice ... yes this is just the kind of story I like.

Thanks for coming up with it. I'm eagerly awaiting the rest !

On the second day of courtship, my Harry gave to me,

Two picnic baskets,

And a swing on my favorite tree!

Kudos to all!

I liked this chapter very much.  The whole tone was one of complete normality in the face of an unusual situation; with the Weasleys accepting what was coming and welcoming Harry into their family.  I thought each of the Weasleys was well characterized, from the older brothers' prank to Ron's discriminating sense of hunger, to Ginny refusing to roll over on Hogwarts accommodation.

I especially liked the dance lesson with Tonks, which has a familiar feel to Kokopelli's own story; and the picnic scene between Harry and Ginny was very well done.  It seemed a distillation of just the sorts of conversations courting couples have, but had a nice all-at-once flavor that was very endearing.

Well, Kokopelli, Art Mulder and Sherry, oh and of course Mr. Intel, I present to you...a hand! Aren't you happy?  Believe me, you've earned it!

Delani    

Too bad there's not a dancing couple emtocin here. This one will do

Can we expect to see them dancing when they get married??

Quite a nice chapter.  It had a little bit of everything.  The brother scene was quite funny, especially the result.

I liked how Ginny refused to agree to regular sleeping arrangements.  Her reasoning was not an arguement I would have thought of, but definitely the best one to present to the adults! ;)

Tonks posing as Lily was a wonderful touch. 

I am a little curious as to what happened with Dean...

*siiiiiiiiiiiigh* Wonderful. Excellent work! I hope that this story won't stop at the wedding... I really would like to read about what will happen in Hogwarts! Anyways, Please update soon!

~Maria~

I love this story so far. Your style of writing is wonderful to read it has a very relaxed feel to it, which I really enjoy. The guest authoring meshes so well with the rest of the story and seems to add a lot to the overall feel of the piece.

You have done a wonderful job and I am looking forward to the next update  

As usual, great work.  I really liked the dance teaching, broght to mind FP's scene in YoR.  Also I loved Ginny's telling off McG.  It was right to come from her.  Probably the best part though is the continued awkwardness by HArry, spot on for this situation.

BTW will we ever learn what did happen with Dean?

To all three of you, then - brilliant beyond brilliant chapter.  That made me grin soppily all the way through.  I loved the bit about the 'list' especially with Molly and Arthur, and the last couple of lines were...aw!

I saw you'd updated this morning and was really annoyed I didn't have time to read it.  It was my treat when I got home.  So thank you.

Dear Mr. Intel:

When you ask for help with your stories, you definately go for the best! Kokopelli's dancing scene is outstanding..Though I'm surprised that Tonks could walk away from that one: I've learned and taught people how to dance, the step on the foot factor is high. Then as a second example of Tonks not walking away easily from this part of your awesome story--""You can blink now, Harry," she said as she pulled her shoulder-length, dark-red hair into a pony-tail. She was shorter now, just a bit taller and broader than Ginny, and was the exact replica of his mum."" If I got to hold my Mother in my arms, even if it was only in replica for the first time since I was an infant, there would be a hug that knows no bounds..

And as for Mr. Mulder, his paragraphs were great..and when I am through with this review, I'm going to do a search for his stories.

Mz. Sheri-Keep on Keepin' On where it comes to Mr. Intel, with out your work, his wouldn't shine as brightly or be as concise..Thank you

You are a fine author Mr. Intel, and this story makes me laugh and shed a few tears not many authors can do that..I eagerly await the next chapter.

Takon

So may good things in this chapter. The conversation, the dancing (tips hat to JEC). I loved Tonks transforming into Lilly.

 The characterisation is spot on, especially Ron. Quite often he’s a cardboard cut out figure, but you’ve furnished him with a nice sense of humour. As for Harry and Ginny, well, I think you have them down to a 'T' . All I have to do is work out if I want to have them married at the end of this or have someone find a way around the contract. 17 and 16 are a little early to get married…. Oh I can’t decide!

Before I head off to bed I just wanted to drop a quick line to say I read this and really enjoyed that there's so much going on. The pace was fast enough and the tone was light enough that I actually rather enjoyed the fluff (and yes, despite the fact there is no kissing yet, this is fluff as far as I'm concerned; I'd define any story with a happy tone where the focus is pairing two characters that way, snogging or no). For me, that's saying a lot.

I thought you did a nice job beginning and ending this in a light way with the prank and the H/G banter.Your Ginny comes off especially well, with her cutting tongue and her quick turns of attitude.

I also like the contrasts here. You've got McGonagall rushing along the marriage arrangements and future living conditions, Harry and Ginny trying to take there time and Hermione informing them they can't do much of anything yet anyway. It makes for quite the situation with, what, nine days to go before the deadline? But chaos always does make or good reading!

I should have realized right away that the dancing scene was a John contribution. If it being staged in a dojo wasn't a give away, the fact that Tonks acted a lot like Jasmine should have. But he pulled off the scene nicely. The dancing with almost!mum bit was rather ingenious.

Anyway, this was as fun as always. Good job.
-KC

I thought I'd drop a line and give some accolades to your most excellent story. I've been following many stories for a while now and i must say that your work is definately superior to most of what I've found out there. I like your crisp, descriptive style and your plot here is most excellent. Kudos also to the others, especially kokopelli (i've been following letters for a while now and will soon be reviewing). I look forward to the next intallment and thank you for such an excellent tale.

kd