I'm glad it will be H/Hr and I have no problems with it being a very quiet ship. That distracts less from the plot but still adds a little welcomed flavor in a few spots as we go along.
So the eaters have their own agenda, which doesn't surprise me in the least. It did surprise that there was no reprisal by Voldemort against the 'ministry 6' and their families in canon, but you've dealt with that nicely here.
Ron is important because you need someone to doubt allegiances as long as it isn't counterproductive.
Dumbledore's reactions will be interesting in the chapters ahead.
Thanks for writing.
Matt
Author's response
I am afraid writing romances is not my strong point. The ship will be a very mild one. Thanks for your opinions regarding the ship.
The Death Eaters have a lot of things to consider, and they are desperate to get away from Voldemort. The story has a lot to do with history, and there will be a considerable bit of insight into the history of both Voldemort's progress as the Dark Lord, as well as the Death Eaters.
As you mentioned the reprisals against the Ministry six was on the cards, but there is a deeper bit of manipulation going on there. You will find out reasons later on. Dumbledore is playing the game for all it is worth.
Ron is being - well, Ron - jealous and prejudiced. But he is not going to betray Harry.
Thanks for your opinions, encouragement, and thanks for reading and reviewing.
Regards,
Maidros