Name: Jelly reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Dec 18, 2004 01:11 am
Absolutely amazing. I listened each song before reading the chapter, and I can tell you it was wonderful. I cried no less than 5 times during the reading. And hey I am crying again, thinking how beautiful this was. So, so well done. I don't think I have appropriate words to tell you how I am feeling about this story at the moment, but it was just so great. I am really looking forward to the sequeal, and I hope something nasty happens to Harry in it, he sure deserves it. Keep up the excellent work. Just a little note though, proof reading goes down a treat.
Name: lauren reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Oct 31, 2004 12:27 pm
wow! what is lucius going to do? i can't wait fo the sequal
i really like your story
Name: GW reviewed
Chapter Three: Everybody's Fool on Oct 20, 2004 03:53 pm
This is the worst fanfiction I have ever had the misfortune to actually attempt to read. Not only are you trying to rush to the ending, completely losing JK's character's personalities and mannerisms in the process, but you also use crummy soap opera lines. Honestly, this fanfiction deserves nothing less than being burned and served with 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!' Do better next time.
-Unsincerely,
GW
Author's Response: Holy Crap! That was brutal! I'm sorry you hated the story so much, but I do appreciate the review. If you read the author's notes at the beginning/end of the chapters I did mention that the story was rushed, however, there was alot of plot to cover in only 11 chapters. I am also sorry that you thought that that I butchered the J.K. Rowling's characters, however, this is a fanfic, meaning that we, the fans, are writing the stories, thus, I have the right to twist the character's personalities to suit the plot. As for the 'crummy soap opera lines' if you were a situation like those in Fallen, I am fairly sure that anyone involved would be intensely sincere in their comments. This was my first story, and there are a lot of aspects that I need to improve on, but please remember that this is fiction, meaning scenarios and characters may not be realistic.
dracosslytheringal
Name: Darthnikita reviewed
Chapter One: Going Under on Oct 05, 2004 02:51 am
I think the story is alright, but I think Draco's character is way too OOC. I just can't imagine him switching gears so quickly from absolutely loathing the Weasleys to be so understanding of Ginny's problems. Yes, I know he sympathizes with her, but I could sympathize for my worst enemy and still not be understanding in a blink of an eye. I think this has the potential to be a really great story, but I think the problems lie with the pacing. Draco is too nice too fast, and both he and Ginny become attached to fast. It just feels rushed. I still think it's a good story though, and kudos to you for writing it.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I know Draco is way OOC and the entire plot is very soap opera-ish, and the plot is definitely rushed. However, this was my first stroy and trust me I have learned alot, and have thought about alot of things that I feel need to be changed. Once I finish the sequel (or perhaps if I need a change of pace), I plan on redoing the first few chapters and possibly adding chapters in between what is already written. I'd really like to thank you for your constructive criticism rather than just how much you hated my story - it's a nice change.
p.s.
Sorry about how late this response is, but I'm just now taking the time to catch up on these.
Name: Angel of Darkness reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Sep 13, 2004 11:39 am
I love it! It's very nice. I do like how you used Amy Lee's songs in her ablum 'Fallen' for your story. It's a very nice one. I shall read the Sequel. Thank you! Bye!
Author's Response: I was so excited when I saw that I had another review - so thank so first off! And I love Evanescence, I think their music is so inspiring, as you can tell from the fact that I was able to write a whole story based on one album. And I'm very glad you liked the story, I just love hearing what people think about my writing!
This last part is a notice to anyone reading:
The sequel that I promised to post is on hiatus right now, as I just cannot devote enough time to the story as I'd like. So, if you'd like to read the prologue and chapter 1 of 'Something Real' please do so at fanfiction.net, where it is posted under the same author's name - dracosslytheringal (with two s'!) - and view it there because I am not sure when I will get a chance to post here, since it takes so long... Thanks so much and keep reviewing - I love it!!
dracosslytheringal
Name: mk reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Sep 11, 2004 09:20 am
that was soo good, i cried. i thought draco was actually dead, but im soooo glad he's not. ur story rocks! mk.
Author's Response: Ahh thanks so much for your review! I love it when people say that they cried, I don't know why, I guess because that means it was good? And I had actually considered killing Draco, but I just couldn't do it... I'm so happy you liked the story!
Name: mary reviewed
Chapter Two: Bring Me To Life on Sep 10, 2004 01:51 pm
i think draco is too ooc and you havent given him a reason to be, are we going to hear about draco's past problems
Author's Response: I'm sorry you don't like the way I've written Draco's character. I believe that in one chapter, I can't remember exactly which one, but I believe chapter two or three I explain that Draco understands Ginny's situation and that is why he is being so sympathetic. I also think that it not being a very realistic situation, that anyone's character, including Draco's would be somewhat confusing and seem much different than you might expect. Basically, it's all speculation - I am guessing how I think Draco might act, and using that to my advantage, to make the story more interesting. However, please remember that I am not J.K. Rowling, and these are 'fanfics' so you have to give some leeway as to how the characters are portrayed. I hope this long-winded response answered your comment, and thanks so much for you criticism - I really do appreciate it!
Name: Alicia reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Sep 06, 2004 07:45 am
I love this story. You really captured the theme of the songs while blending it with Harry Potter. Bravo, can't wait for the sequel.
Author's Response: I'm so glad yo enjoyed Fallen. Thank you - I can only hope that I did justice to both Evanescence and Harry Potter. Not that I could ever come close to their talent - they are in a league of their own - but I definitely strived to write my best, so I'm glad you liked it! Keep watching for the sequel, I'm honestly hoping to post it here soon. (But for anyone getting impatient I already have it posted on fanfiction.net under my name dracosslytheringal, and it is called Something Real.)
Name: Jawy reviewed
Chapter Eleven: Whisper on Sep 04, 2004 04:03 pm
YAY! You got all the chapters up. I'm glad to see that other people liked the story just as much as I did. Keep writing!
Author's Response: I know, it took forever and ALOT of wasted time but I finally got the story up! I've had hundreds of people reading the story (literally-over 100 people read the first chaper!), but I wish I had more reviews, so thanks for your review. And I will definitely keep writing, don't you worry...
Name: dracos_beauty927 reviewed
Chapter One: Going Under on Sep 03, 2004 03:17 pm
I like it! Update soon? I'm adding it to my favorites!
Author's Response: I'm so glad that you liked the story! I posted every chapter on the same day, but the postings were delayed by the site. However, I think they are all up now, so hopefully you'll like the rest of the story just as much!
Name: mary reviewed
Chapter One: Going Under on Sep 03, 2004 12:20 pm
very interesting, draco was very interesting, is there a sequel?
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, and I'm glad the story interested you. I definitely tried to make Draco a little out of character - I think it makes him interesting too. And there is a sequel it is called Something Real and I'm going to try and post it sometime in the next few days, so be watching for it!