Oh, thank you!  I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.

I totally understand about needing to hear the reassurances from Tonks; that's partly why I wrote this. :)

I've just spent ten minutes lost in your world and loved every moment of it. Harry's parting from Ginny was amazing - the tension was palpable. I loved how Ron and Hermione stayed in the background, except when Ron just couldn't help being the big brother. But of course, the interaction between Ginny and Tonks was the key - so much comfort and hope came through that scene.

One of my favourite lines:

Ginny glanced up at the vast sky, millions of stars blinking back at her. For a moment, she wondered what would happen if they fell out the sky. She didn't think the world would be any more confusing.

Wonderful story, I love it.

Hopefully, I will! 

Thanks for the review.

Ignore Tracy's review, people who take the time out to criticize without being kind about it aren't worth it.

Anywho. I thought Harry was portrayed excellently. Considering that's how JK wrote him at the end of the sixth book. His having Ginny turn around so he could leave, perfect! And very sweet! I also like how he caved in and told Ginny where he was going!  I really liked how Tonks was portrayed as an older sister figure as well. And I liked how Ginny kept seeing Harry as the blackbirds, perfect touch. I agree that it would be good with the Beatles Blackbird as well. I think you did a brilliant job! I loved everyone's reactions to everything. Awesome!

*laughs*  What a wonderful review!  I'm so pleased you liked it.  I didn't write this with the Beatles song in mind, although many people have commented on it.

Thanks again.

Beautiful story, Jen, and it is told so lovely through Tonks and Ginny.  What a wonderful idea for Ginny to start the DA again...and I'm thinking Tonks is the next DADA teacher in your world?

Great story. I hope you continue.

*hugs*

Thanks, hon.  I'm so glad you liked it. 

Yeah, Tonks is the new Defense Prof., although a few have expressed concerns about the position being cursed....

*hugs back*

Great story!  Keep it going.  I can imagine Ginny leading a cavalry type charge at the grand climax because she ran the DA this year.  It might be a sort of split POV where we switch from Ginny POV to Harry POV. 

Note to Sonicdale - Sound can most definitly be 'carried' by the wind.  Do a google search on 'sound propagation wind weather' and you'll find a huge body of research on this very subject.  Additionally, Ginny was sitting near water and water is a great reflector of sound.

Thanks for the review!  The sound being carried on the wind was far more metaphorical than anything - not necessarily a literal image.

I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Well, thank you again!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it a second time. 

:)

This was just beautiful! I'm inarticulate with awe right now.  I loved your goodbye scene; it was priceless and I couldn't help acting it out while reading... Eeeks! I hope Tonks isn't the next professor, as it's cursed!

Delani

Oh, thank you! 

Well, Old Voldy cursed it, so maybe after Harry kills him, the curse will be lifted....

Excellent emotion.  Well thought out.  You've a good bead on the thoughts and emotions of all the players.  I'm quite impressed.

I would be really excellent for you to continue this. It's too good to just stop.

Pretty Please?