Glad I stumbled across this gem of yours - really liked the pacing of the fic.
Harry never gave up on Hermione despite her being very hard-assed. Luna will be a big help - especially her "freddy" persona.
Perhaps 'Mione and "freddy" can collaborate on an unabridged "Hogwarts, a History"
So 7 of 9 was in action as Prof Deirdre (thats the image that popped into my noggin when you introduced her in the Great Hall)! Glad Harry was able to help her in the fic.
Looking foward to your next effort!
Turtleblue
Author's response
Thank you for your review. I wasn't thinking of "7 of 9", but I can certainly see why you think so. I was picturing a young Mimi Rogers, but then that's showing my age. ;-)