You have to feel sorry for Paul Kemp, e specially since he's unlikely to find a doctor or medical specialist who'll be familiar with the marks that result from a cognivore's attentions. At the same time, you have to almost feel the frustration of that cognivore now that it's totally out of the loop and can't even find Ms. Granger-Weasley anymore.
Meanwhile, I like what's developing between Harry and Hermione and I think their kids will like it, too, when it becomes -that- evident. I thought his reaction to that agressive agent, and his adjustment of the orchid, should give her a pretty good idea of the way his feelings are developing; her reaction to that agent and the pleasure of lying with him should perhaps hint to her of something her mind doesn't want to acknowledge about herself.
I do love the way this story is shaping up. Now, the fun part is going to be tracking the cognivore down and removing it from its "host". I hope Paul Kemp does visit some doctors so that there's a paper trail to help investigators.
Author's response
Thank you for reading and taking the time to review! Big Kiss!
As I said, Paul is not a bad guy, he's as much a victim as Ron was.
The Cog is very frustrated at this time.
I think I have a way for them to get together without actually getting together. . .
Paul visiting the doctors is very important, yes it leaves a paper trail.
GG