I thought I didn't like this story as much as the other one, I must have got a bad first impression somewhere, but those can be wrong. Excellent update!

Thank you for your kind words! I'm very glad that the story appeals to you more on a second reading. I'll try to keep updating, but my Muse is a finicky little thing at the best of times.

Nice chapter, I'm glad to see that you updated. I'm a bit confused though... I thought that the First could only pull the trick of knowing things with people that died. It's one of the reasons that it had to only take the images of dead people... Ah... well. I can see a reason for Snape's annoyance... JUST for once in your damn worthless life shut up Weasley.

I think the First only knows the thoughts and experiences of people who have died, but since it is an embodiment of a key aspect of almost every living creature, it exists in some form wherever the smallest hint of evil exists, including in the deepest recesses of the purest souls. That's my understanding, at least.

"KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!!"

That is HILARIOUS coming from Snape!!!

Heh. Glad I could make you laugh. ^_^

PLEASE tell me that you aren't abandoning this story?? It's been great so far, maybe a bit on the short side, but still great! PLEASE continue :)

I would like to finish this story some day, but not on my own. I have some ideas for how this story could go, but I do not feel that I am the best person to write them. If anyone ever has any interest in taking over the reins for this story, I would love to see this story finished, hopefully with me in an editorial role. As the lead author, however, I cannot honestly say I intend to finish this story. If anyone feels up to the task, however, I gladly welcome their input.

This whole series is great! Can't wait to read more.

Resorting to time travel as a first resort to escape danger seems a BIT extreme, but splitting Willow with Toth’s weapon is definitely interesting- I’ve always liked the idea of heroes facing themselves; it’s one reason Angel’s my favourite character-, and the potential offered by the implied contrasts of magical ability between ‘She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named’ and Willow should be interesting to see more of when they return...

A good chapter for setting things up. It'd be nice if Snape would realize that the Golden Trio's greatest weakness is being uninformed.

Evil Willow seems a bit rational from what I remember, but an interesting chapter.

This is exciting. The Founders and the First; I wonder if you are giving Harry time to train or just a bit of illuminating.

Loved it. I liked the understanding that you're having Faith and Willow have. I kinda want to see Slayer vs. Werewolf for the scene that proves Faith is a Slayer to Hermione. Also Wondering what pairings you are thinking about.

And on par with my last review, I wasn't saying Faith was book smart like Hermione but Our Dark Slayer does have intellegence even if it's not groomed towards research/book Smarts but people smarts/experince(sp?). Can't wait for more.

Thank you. I made a deliberate effort to have Faith, Willow, and Snape in the same place for this story, given that all three are working towards redemption in one form or another.

And Faith is a cunning warrior. She might not be able to quote Shakespeare, but put her in Verona and she can either kill Tybalt before he does anything terrible, or else just get the guy laid so he can relax a little. One or the other. ;-)

Are you finally settled on a name now? ;)

Heh. Yes, I'm fairly certain I am. Though if you must know, this sequel was originally going to be called 'Rosenberg's Army' before I decided that such would be a better name for the series as a whole. And I am NOT planning on changing the series's name.

I do apologize for any confusion the change caused. It shouldn't happen again.

Great chapter, I like Faith and Willow keeping an eye on each other's evilness.

Thanks!

Thank you for your kind words. This is my first story with any sort of extensive look at Faith, so I'm not entirely sure I'll be handling her as well as she deserves. Willow captured my heart with her combination of cuteness and sweetness with just a the right mix of naughtiness for good measure. But Faith is, to me, one of the most compelling characters I've ever had the privilege of watching on television. When she was going on her downward spiral, I kept wanting her to pull out of it. When she was bad, she was one of those villains I loved to hate. In the BTVS Season Four/Angel Season One two-parters, I was absolutely blown away by the depth of character given to her. Powerful and sure of herself one moment, full of self-loathing and childlike fear the next. So many layers to the character of Faith Lehane, and I can only hope I do her justice. Along with all the other characters, but Faith's the one I really want to get right the most, second only to Willow, and only because Willow's sort of the main character of this story.

Thanks again for your review. Wishing you all the best. ^_^

Very touching chapter with Willow and the crew. It's nice to see some attempts made at reassuring Faith and I loved Willow's comments that Dawn should go after Ron... Willow should totally see if Hermione is interested depending on how long they stay in the past.

Heh. Willow is about eight years older than Hermione, so I don't think that's likely. But, with time travel, who can really say? ~_^

This is interesting. We don't know if Faith or past!Willow remember the reason beyond what was said, and Faith still hasn't tried out a test wand.

I guess I wasn't clear enough with that particular part, but that was Willow testing Faith to see if she knew that Dawn was the Key or not. I'm going out on a limb and guessing that Faith doesn't know about Dawn's true nature for the purposes of this story.

Great chapter. I love how you establish hope here, because other Willow still has two-thirds of her core magical potential (white and red sparks). I enjoyed how you dramatized Snape.

Thanks! I'm glad you liked what this chapter had to offer. I tried to write Snape as a cynical but practical man, so I hope that worked out.