Name: MrsRupertGrint reviewed
Simple Knots on Sep 24, 2005 07:52 am
"Since when do Malfoy and Worry get together over Weasley?"- i love that line! very clever.
Name: Anise reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Sep 09, 2005 05:47 pm
I hope this gets continued... this chapter was handled very well. There's a thread over at FA that's been going on for over a YEAR now (maybe two,) and it deals with exactly this subject matter. Basically, everyone who posts on it falls on either side of one question: was Ginny actually, literally raped by Tom Riddle in the chamber? I tend to think that she wasn't. There seem to be too many logistical problems with it for me, especially because I don't think TR was solid or corporeal enough to do it at that time. But a valid argument can be made either way, and this is a very good presentation of the way it likely would have gone if it did happen. More importantly, I think Tom *mentally* and *emotionally* raped Ginny. As you may or may not know, I'm one of the big proponents of the love potion theory. ;) And I increasingly think that the Chamber is *backstory* to that version of events. Like a victim of more standard childhood sexual abuse, Ginny has every reason to keep replaying the situation in an effort to get a better outcome from it. In the LP scenario, she essentially tries to change Harry's role into making him fall in "love" with her. Anyway, I'm sure that idea would never have occurred to me without your wonderful fic!
Name: distempered reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Sep 06, 2005 07:09 am
Beautifully-written. As hard as it was for you to write, you did portray the trauma well. Continue soon.
Name: Mari reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 30, 2005 07:01 pm
Wow, in the begininng everything is going nice and slow, maybe it was the brandy...but I really liked they way you wrote it, and then bam! I didn't Draco would risk that...I am in no way dissapointed by the violence, it just makes it all the more real, and slighty confusing..or maybe I just need to sleep lol anyways I appreciate you writing this, I can only imagine how difficult it was to write, thanks for the update, I can't wait for more darling.
Name: blondie90 reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 28, 2005 04:35 pm
i think this is a great story even though its really sad and i can see why it would have been so hard to have gotten that last chapter out. i hope you update soon and ill continue to read and review.
Name: Krystal Klear reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 27, 2005 06:31 pm
Wow that was so intense! How will Ginny react to Draco knowing her past?
Name: Mynuet reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 26, 2005 05:38 pm
Thanks also to the cabal reviewers. I worked on the formatting though I still don't know why my system is HTML and yet gets all screwy on this site. I still don't understand what is meant by dialogue errors. I am dense. Would someone please give me an example!!?
Since you chose to ask this publicly rather than privately, I will respond in the same manner.
This question has already been answered for you. Madalene3666 explained your problem with dialogue punctuation, and Vesica explained your html issues. Either you are being disingenuous when you ask for help, or you are not reading the emails being sent to you by the Cabal. Either option is not one I appreciate.
For the final time: Punctuation around dialogue should be as follows:
"This is ludicrous," she said.
Note the comma. Note the lack of capitalization. There will be a quiz later.
With regards to your formatting issues, the best advice I can give you is to make use of the preview function, and to not trust Word's "save as html" function. There's a fairly extensive tutorial on formatting on the help page.
And before you whip out the righteous indignation at my tone and at my public response, I will point out again that you are the one who chose to make the comment in your fic rather than in a private email. Considering just how much unappreciated beta work Madalene3666 in particular has done for you, and just how much leeway you've been given in terms of these dialogue errors, and that this is the fourth time I have had to deal with your inability to deal respectfully with us, the site owners and maintainers, I really don't believe that you are the one with any cause to be upset.
And now that I have explained what the errors are that you have been making, you have no further excuse for ever again playing dumb about what you are doing wrong. It is not your actual errors that are causing me to lose my patience and my temper with you, but rather your shoddy attitude. Archiving here is a privilege, not a right, and your dealing with me and with the members of the Cabal from a position of assumed entitlement has come to an end here and now. If you cannot display civility and courtesy in exchange for being granted the favor of archiving here, and of being given a certain amount of leeway within the rules, even to the point of having your fic beta read by one of the Cabal members, then you are welcome to take your fic and go home.
Name: Elle Blessingway reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 26, 2005 02:52 pm
Hard truths, yet tastefully done. Can't wait for the next part. Good job.
Name: lina reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 26, 2005 12:56 pm
that was intense, but also really well written. If you do lose readership for it, it's a pity. I can't wait for the next chapter.
Name: imelda reviewed
Cathedral Windows on Aug 26, 2005 12:21 pm
Interesting that Snape knows; I am looking forward to reading that conversation. Of course I, at least, won't stop reading because of this chapter, and I doubt many people will--it was rated NC-17 to begin with, and the scene was hardly gratuitous. Clearly it is crucial for the storyline and characters of the story. I look forward to the next chapter.
Name: slymom reviewed
Simple Knots on Aug 22, 2005 04:08 am
I really enjoy this story. I love the dynamics between the two. They have alot of passion and snark combined. Please update really soon. This is a great story. Keep up the good work.
Name: ronlover reviewed
Simple Knots on Aug 21, 2005 07:16 am
I love this story! I loved this chapter. I wonder what Snape will say when he finds out that both Ginny and Malfoy are at his house. I loved the 'password'. lol. Dark Lords suck. lol. Anyways, Update soon. Cant wait to read more.
Name: izzy reviewed
Simple Knots on Aug 09, 2005 11:34 am
no need for a rewrite. this story hits home a bit, and im glad there's an author out there that can actually realistically capture the emotions in a situation like the one ginny was first in. please continue with the story, and hopefully you will have a completely fluffy ending, with ginny living happily ever after.
Name: Mari reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 15, 2005 05:05 pm
Aww I really loved this chapter, I could really feel for Ginny, and the ending ugh! so wonderful lol I love Draco he is too cute lol I can't wait for more. Thankies.
Name: Winter Fleur reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 13, 2005 08:51 am
Wowies! Great new chapter, I cant WAIT
Name: Ananya reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 06, 2005 08:28 am
No Need to rewrite. It was beautifully paced and written. I like your style and approach to your story and cannot wait for the next update. Plzzz hurry. Me desperately waiting!!!
Name: Pinkmelissa reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 03, 2005 10:29 pm
Wow, I love your writing. This story is great. Do you know when the next chapter might be out?
Name: amor_quies reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 03, 2005 11:29 am
I agree with fallenwitch - the sexual tension is beautifully mastered. I am also enjoying your writing style as well seeing as it is very literate and you seem to take the time to choose your wording carefully. That right there earns my respect, not to mention your fic is unique. I can't wait for your next update.
Name: Ginerva reviewed
Simple Knots on Jul 03, 2005 10:58 am
This is very good! I'm liking it!
Name: fallenwitch reviewed
Simple Knots on Jun 30, 2005 06:19 pm
A fabulous chapter, gotsnape! I was hanging onto the edge of my seat, fearful and anxious and terribly sad, rooting for Ginny the entire time. My all time favorite line is: "Since when do Malfoy and Worry get together over Weasley?" As a fellow writer, it's a masterful manipulation of words and punctuation, too brilliant not to mention here. Draco makes a magnificent comeback as the reluctant and misunderstood gentleman in this chapter. I believe the sexual tension between the two is appropriate. It is a genuine continuation of the initial relationship and sexual pull which began at the beach. Yes, Ginny has been through hell and back again, but her ability to to appreciate Draco's sexual appeal speaks volumes about her unconscious vision of him, as a trustworthy sexual partner. This is not to say that I think they should be jumping each other's bones at this point in the fic; that would be inappropriate! She is struggling to reorient herself, deciding who is trustworthy and who isn't and understanding that everything is not as it appeared on the surface at the feast. I appreciate your strong portrayal of the Slytherin trio- Lucius, Severus and Draco. All have great ego strength, integrity, and interesting character flaws. Kudos to you!
Name: imelda reviewed
Simple Knots on Jun 30, 2005 05:22 pm
It'd be nice to see a scene between Ginny and Snape at some point. I'm curious about their past friendship. As for this chapter, I was a tad annoyed to see Ginny and Draco checking each other out like that. I could be wrong about this, because of course I don't know firsthand, but I can't imagine that Ginny could at all be thinking about appreciating anything remotely sexual after such an experience. Just as a reader, I wasn't ready for that. And I would hope Draco would be a bit more mature than to say 'gloriously so.' Sorry; but other than that I liked this chapter, as I have all the others (OK, maybe not the last one, but that WAS a bit much to handle), and it was a big relief to see Draco back to his caring self, after that worrisome drunken moment of the previous chapter. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Name: Winter Fleur reviewed
Puss in the Corner on Jun 28, 2005 06:22 am
wowiewowiewowies!!! This is a MAGNIFICENT story!!!!! definitly going on my favorites list! Now let's see about punishments if you do not update soon... *contemplates methods of torture* lol, jk. But please I will go INSANE if you don't update soon!
Name: Nicole reviewed
Puss in the Corner on Jun 26, 2005 07:25 pm
i really like ur story and can't wait for the next post. tootles and later.
Name: ronlover reviewed
Puss in the Corner on Jun 26, 2005 01:46 pm
I love it! I want to know what happens next. Please update soon. Can't wait to read more. Keep up the amazing work. =)
Name: JuliusCaesar reviewed
Puss in the Corner on Jun 26, 2005 09:10 am
That seriously kept me on the edge of my seat! wow! Ginny's fear was so lucid i even felt it! i love how this story is getting on and i think your draco is nicely written!
Author's Response: Thank you. I rewrote this chapter to give Ginny's fear a bit of extra punch. I was feeling like it was being taken too lightly. Thank you for liking my take on Draco. He is oodles of fun to write.