A/N: While I work on the next chapter for this story I felt like I needed to address one of my reviews. I don't normally do that. I think everyone knows we appreciate when someone says something about our work. But I do thank each and every one of you for everything I receive.

There is one, however, that has stuck with me, and given me pause. So I address this to the person who couldn't even have either the courtesy, or bravery to sign in to review. Guest on 8/14.

Yes, I thought of having Hermione just stun Ron. But, then I decided I would make this real. From my point of view. Tell me, have you ever been in that position? Come across one of your closest friends in the middle of doing something hideous? Had him direct that rage at you? I have.

When you come across that, your best friend hurting another person, you feel shock. No, not him, he would never do this. A lot of disbelief, and then this feeling that it's going to be all right, though you know it won't. You feel that as his close friend, you can reason with him. Why? Because he'd never hurt you. This might sound especially naïve, but when you're eighteen… normal.

You think, let me get this third person out of the mix, that way it's just the two of us, and he'll calm.

And though he scares you, it works… you think. But you're wrong, and it's too late, and now he's hitting you with the gun, or cutting you with the knife. Or in Hermione's case, striking out with magic.

And you're lost. Your closest friend is hurting YOU, and you're terrified about what's going to happen.

For Hermione, I saved her from the normal end result. But it is a rare person that can just analyze everything when the attacker is someone you adore.

I don't care if you sympathize with her or not. It's just a fictional story, based off a fictional story. But there are REASONS for Hermione. Because when you're in that situation, the majority of the time, when you're faced with violence and rape, you freeze up.

Next chapter will be up soon.