Let's cut to the chase, now, shall we?

I'm not one of those 'thank your reviewers individually' types of person. But, since I love your feedback, I suppose it's only proper for me to at least thank you all personally.

I'd like to thank you all for reading 'The Fire'. I can't remember exactly, how the story occurred to me. All I remember is a Michelle Branch CD and an abnormally long battery lifespan. It was supposed to be something sad, but could be resolved, like, they broke up, and Hermione ran off with some guy or whatever, but, the story would just echo what several hundred stories have already said.

I don't have much faith in my writing, especially now, when I'm going through this identity crisis, and I'm doubting my so-called skill, the one I've been putting to use for years now. The only fic I wrote that I actually like is 'Shadows in my Head', the Draco POV. It's the fic that I really got into. Anyway, I'd like to thank you all for at least encouraging me.

Another is that, I'm toying with the idea of writing a prequel of sorts, you know, how Ron died, and everything. I'm working out the little kinks in the story, and I'm trying to make it consistent with 'The Fire'. It would be set apart from the whole thing, and it would probably be chaptered, so please wish me luck on this. I never really was good with chaptered fics.

On to the reviews:

Nina: Thanks. I wanted it to come off that way.

Sparkleygem: That wasn't exactly the reaction I was expecting. But, crying's good, right? Thanks for getting into it, though.

Abforth: Fate, or coincidence? LoL Anyway, I sincerely hope that this fic made you feel better, even a little bit. And, thank you for confirming the genuineness (sounds so awkward, doesn't it?) of the emotions. I'm not very familiar with how it feels to have someone you love die; I haven't experienced it yet. And, thank you for the vote of confidence. I wouldn't have come up with a sequel without you and your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Leeuwin: "Goodbye to You" once became my Song of the Week. My favorite Michelle Branch tune would have to be 'Something to Sleep to', but I couldn't imagine Ron and Hermione acting to that.

Goddess: (*blushes*) Gee. thank you. Your review actually left me speechless. Thanks. And, yes. I'll email you when I come up with some new material. Thanks for the support.

Tears from the Moon: I don't want to come off as sadistic, or anything, but I'm glad. And, to be honest, I seriously considered turning it into an H/Hr, or a D/Hr, but, besides the fact that several hundred readers would gladly boil me alive for doing so, it just didn't seem appropriate for Harry and Hermione to get together, especially if they're Really. Good. Friends.

MeliFlames: Well, I'm not really a shipper, but I'd gladly read and review for you, when I have the time. I'm kinda loaded at the moment. But, I will. And, if you need anything, just email me, okay?

Scarlet Shooting Star: Thanks for clarifying. And, yes. I think that we all need to cry a bit, no?