Originally written for the Checkmated Back To School Secret Gift!Fic Exchange and Posted on the Checkmated Forums on September 1, 2009. This drabble was originally requested by  willow_wand  . Hope...expression. Hugging him tightly, and murmuring her appreciation into his jumper, Hermione knew that no matter how bittersweet this moment, and no matter how difficult the year ahead, they would endure

I've included my original author's note at the end of the fic, as the people who helped me get this finished last year are all wonderful, and deserve recognition all over again, even months later!! Hope...the way whenever I was despairing over whether I would finish. I’ve really loved participating in this challenge and I look forward to reading the submissions from all of my talented fellow writers!!

This fic was originally written for the Checkmated Ron/Hermione Spring!Images Fic Challenge and was posted at the Checkmated archive on June 5, 2009. Due to the current technical difficulties at that archive...agree to teach him. “I think that would be fun, eh Ron? Can you make it back for your first lesson next Saturday, same time?” “Sure…thank you, Mr. Granger,” Ron said weakly. Bugger! Part 2 HERE .

Well, amazingly enough, I think I've finally amassed enough fic to warrant a masterlist.  *boggles*  Most of it is currently scattered across several sites (though some of it's never been published anywhere...  Part Eight Part Nine Part Ten Part Eleven Part Twelve Part Thirteen Miscellaneous The Calm Before (Seamus-gen)  Rating - PG April in Paris (George/Gabrielle, George/various)  Rating PG - 13 

I had a feeling that my time had come even before the voting began this week.  Somehow, I just knew.  But it's alright...I had a wonderful time participating, and I wish all the best to the remaining fabulous writers!!  I look forward to reading and voting (sans pressure), and am eagerly awaiting the sign ups should there be a round three!!

This is my first selection as mod's choice, and I'm really honored!!  The level of writing in this competition has been first rate, and it's been a privilege to be a part of it.  If any of you haven't seen the LDWS yet, check out all the wonderful drabbles here:  Ron and Hermion Last Drabble Writer Standing Round 2