Thanks for the review ^^ Yes; as Slytherins are more cautious, they tend to plan rather than react, which tends to speed up the whole process, moreover, the five-strong team has two brilliant seekers, three chess buffs and three people skilled at logic problems, which meant that the tasks were considerably easier. Of course, on the other hand, as Slytherins don't have the 'everything will turn out okay' mentality of many Gryffindors, meaning that some parts of the chapter are rather slower paced. Swings and roundabouts lol! 

Thanks for the review. Yes, Harry's fatal mistakes were a. not sending an owl to his father/Dumbledore and b. not contacting Lucius immediately. I think that, whatever happens, the children are going to suffer the consequences of dashing off into danger rather more acutely than they do in the canon. Just how long is Harry's punishment essay going to be?

Thanks for the review: I'm glad you're enjoying the fic ^^ . Yes, Harry, in particular, rather lacks cool calculation although he does consider his options more carefully than he does in the canon, so Severus and Slytherin have had some effect! (With Hermione, the effect is more pronounced; she was always the most cautious and calculating of the trio but, in Gryffindor, these traits were undervalued, whereas, in Slytherin, the ability to plan is considered an asset and, therefore, nurtured.) Eleven year olds often feel invincible, so they don't usually judge the degree of danger accurately.

Thanks ^^ Well, Lucius was an obvious choice, even more than the children could have possibly realised considering Lucius' position: not only would he know who had definately turned their backs on Voldemort, he would be able to summon half-a-dozen warlocks to accompany him.

I'm glad you liked the kids reactions; away from the Gryff influence, Hermione has become rather more cautious and calculating and even Harry trys to think through his options. Draco's fury, Blaise's cutting sarcasm and Theo's tired resignation I thought were all in character ^^.