This is just righteous fun! In any other context it might be seen as 'merely' a PWP, but you've captured the heart of the Destroyer series.
I am bemused by Hermione's obsession with Hard-ass Harry, but the best part was her going off on Neville because of the marriage contract. So much history between them was communicated through that scene, it was artful.
I don't think Hermione should be able to take the 37 steps, unless she's developed unusual mental control. Luna might not make it past step four just because she's "seeing" the possible results and reacting ahead of time. My money is on Tonks after some training- absolute magical body control might be the one talent to bring the mythical to pass. Glad to see another chapter.
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Author's response
- Thanks. I can't write smut, so I don't really try, but this story lends itself to more innuendo that most. Leaving it up to the imaginations of the readers takes care of most of the details.
- Hermione's crush on Harry is just my little manipulation of the canon 'chest monster'... Girls have crushes too... especially smart girls.
- I haven't decided if Hermione is ever going to actually approach Harry for actual physical contact. Drawing it out is funnier.
- No, Tonks is going to give it the old Auror's Academy try, but she isn't going to make it.