Ugggh :P Can someone PLEASE get rid of Harry? For someone so heroic he sure is selfish, nasty and thick-headed! He's so stubborn -it blinds him from the truth. I'm still cheering for team D/G!! Wooo!!! I think Hermione will pull through in this one though. She'll find out what the stone actually means and hopefully it will favour Draco's case :) Shutting Harry down will be the cherry on top.
Author's Response: If I get rid of Harry, then I have to completely rewrite the ending. Sorry, but I can't do that. Yes, he is selfish and stubborn, but I think even canon Harry could be stubborn and a bit narrow-minded at times. Plus, I always thought he took Ginny for granted - even when I used to ship them. Yes, sadly, that's true. But gladly, I have seen the light and I'm completely team D/G. Wooo!!! too!! More to come with Hermione and the stone in the next chapter. Thanks so much for the review!
I really can't wait for this to all blow up in Harry's face. And I'm so pulled apart by Ron, with loseing the babyhe needs someone to blame but what happens when there isn't anyone to push that on... great work as always!
Author's Response: You are definitely not alone in the anti-Harry camp, but it is refreshing to read some sympathetic thoughts on Ron. There's some more Ron scenes to come, and I look forward to seeing what you think. Anyway, thanks so much for the review and the compliment!
Great chapter! Well, I can Honestly say, I officially hate Harry and Ron. I mean, because you shifted the canon to make them suit the story, it makes them all ignorant, so THATS why i hate them... Still, its nice to get away from the original fluttery buttery harry and ron xD anyway, i was just wondering what happened to Ginny's pregnancy test? Eagerly waiting for the
next chapter!
xx Butterbeer Corks
Author's Response: Thank you! Sorry you hate them, but I hope that it's not felt completely OOC. I tried to write enough backstory to explain their choices. And yes, the pregnancy test has not been forgotten. Thanks so much for reviewing. Next chapter should be out tomorrow.
I think that I would have liked to read the article, but I am sure we all have an idea of what it said. Very good chapter!
Author's Response: Sorry you didn't get to read it, but I promise it wouldn't have said anything new. Thanks so much for reviewing! And the compliment!
Still can't stand Ron..he was more human in this chapter, but not where it counts. Yes he was 'kind' for his parents when he said 'Ginny is strong. We all know that.', but I don't think he CARES!!
Really love George, Pansy and Narcissa. I hope you keep including them in the chapters.
Please let Harry wind up alone...of course not Ginny...let Pansy have George...and let Luna be to smart to be with him.
Author's Response: Yeah, I tried to show a little more of Ron's 'human' side, but I get your feelings, too. There will be more George, Pansy, and Narcissa. And there is an epilogue so you will find out everything in the end. Thanks for reviewing!
And once again, a Friday made happy thanks to you:)
Sorry for not reviewing before but finals got crazy and then family gatherings went over the top, the only time I had left to read this was sometime after midnight when it was not so crazy..
So I just wanna know, is she pregnant? Or is that like an extended cliffie? Cause if it is, cool just don't stretch it out too too much cause I might die
I think pansy and George should be locked in a room by themselves for a few hours ;) I think the result would make Harry suffer a coronary.
Yay for mysteriously found red stones!! Double yay!!
I liked the small smile Ron gave hermione at the burrow, that was enough to humanize him and show a bit of how deep his pain and anger really goes.
And I liked how dumb Harry sounded when he explained his meeting with shacklebot to Ron, I totally thought, did you really think that was gonna hold up? for reals?
And I realize I sound a bit too much like Harry hater but I actually love him in canon, you just have made him this way ;P
Can't wait for the next chapter :)
Author's Response: Aww! That really made me smile, so once again, a review from you made ME happy! No worries about being busy - totes understand. Thank you! And yeah, the answer to the pregnancy is coming, but not next chapter. Sorry. You aren't the only observant reader who caught that missing bit of info. :)And I like your thoughts on George and Pansy - and Harry's reaction! Yes, yay for mysterious stones. (More to come on that ... eventually.) Glad you picked up on Ron's little moment. He really is just an open wound. Both happy and sad you hate my Harry. I guess that means I have written him well? I know he's not canon, but I tried to build off of some of his canon qualities. Anyway, thank you so much!
*claps for Pansy*
Unf, I'm glad her infatuation for Harry isn't blinding her to doing the right thing. I swear, I have such the giddyness for the 'side' characters, but Pansy and George and Narcissa are just quickly becoming my favorites.
No, I didn't mind not reading the article. We pretty much get the gist of what happened, and how Luna made them appear, which was good! You're doing excellent~!
Author's Response: So glad you are enjoying the "side" characters. That was one of my big concerns when I started working on Part 2. I was afraid no one would care about anyone but Draco and Ginny. So thanks! Also, thanks for answering my question about the article. Good to know you didn't miss it. Glad to hear from you. I should be posting tomorrow. :)
Harry is stupid. If there weren't any lost memories, how can they supposedly 'recover' them??? Either way, splendid, absolutely splendid! Wish it could be longer though... If u wouldn't mind, I would like to strangle everybody that is being stupid, but that would mean u wouldn't be able to continue the story cos their dead and I wouldn't be able to read more cos I'll be convicted for the murder of 'the great Harry Potter', and family blah blah blah... How many chapters are there left??? Can't wait for the next chapter. Would u mind posting bi-weekly when u
r not so busy??? Please??? Oh and does ur beta write stories???
Author's Response: Yes, he's stupid when it comes to accepting change. And Healer Cerletti did not get to finish her testing so they are still under the belief that with further testing, Ginny will recover her real memories. Yes, please don't strangle my characters, even if you wouldn't be convicted, I'm sure the rest of the readers would like to finish the story. :) There are about six chapters left. And I post weekly because it gives me time to reply to the reviews and clean up the next chapter. I just spent quite some time last night reworking a scene from the next chapter. Sorry I can't get it done faster. Thanks so much for the review! And for the love! I should be posting tomorrow. Oh yes, my beta does write stories. You should check her out. She's on this site and ff.net. Thanks again!
YAY A NEW CHAPTER! Ahhaha, sorry for not checking in earlier to see if this was posted! I was so busy.
One word; amazing! Im so glad this chapter was nice and cheery, it almost makes up for how dark the last few chapters were. Not that im saying the dark chapters were bad of course! The dark parts in the whole story is what makes the story believable. Anyway, like i said this whole story is amazing and i cant wait for the next chapter!
xx Butterbeer Corks
Author's Response: Yay! Another review from you! And you have the 200th review! I am sending you cookies!Thanks so much for the compliments! I'm glad you can appreciate the dark parts too. I hope you conitnue to enjoy it as we enter the last bit. Thanks again!
Great post. I am loving that Pansy and Mrs.Malfoy are good in your ff. Most ff stories, they are always horrible. It's nice to see a different take on the characters. Also, I like the fact that Mrs. Weasly is a bit nuts in this whole situation. haha Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing again! And I think I have kind of a soft spot when it comes to the Malfoys - I do like a dark Lucius too, but I also like redeeming them. Pansy was not going to be so good when I started this fic but she just insisted on being this way and I really do like her. I know she is probably the most OOC in this fic, but I figure that in this story there has been many years of war and things that have given the characters opportunities to change for the better or for the worse. Enter Ron and Molly. Glad you are getting a kick out of Molly, though. She's not really bad, just paranoid. Thanks so much!
happy that pansy & george are tyring to help ginny out! love it!! love it!!
Author's Response: Thank you! So glad to hear from you again. And super happy that you are loving it.
Finally they're out of the Burrow! I was about ready to strangle Molly.
I am glad that Narcissa and Ginny can share a (hopefully) happy moment together because I think they both need it!
Author's Response: So glad to hear from you again! And yes, finally they are free. Now to just get Draco free as well! And I think you're right, those witches deserve some happy times. Thanks so much for reviewing! Glad you are still enjoying it!
I hope it's a short build up to the trial :P. Great chapter!
Author's Response: Well, there are about 6 or 7 chapters left, but a few of those are the actual trial so not too much longer. Thanks so much for the review and the compliment!
Yeah some holiday fluff! I loved the scene with Narcissa. I can't wait until the family is back together again, (Thanks for the little bit of George and Pansy). Happy New Year!
Author's Response: Thank you! I love the fluff so I'm always happy to have those scenes as well. Glad you loved the Narcissa scene - another reunion scene that I wanted to get right. And George and Pansy are always a fun addition I think. Thanks again! And Happy New Year to you as well!
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you for a little bit of fluff to help sustain us! ;)
I love that Ginny is now surrounded by people who care about her, and she can finally relax a bit. There is absolutely nothing in this chapter that I don't like; but I especially enjoy Ginny's observations about George and Pansy's relationship, everyone's response to Thuban, and the fact that the little guy finally gets to run around and play. Can't wait for what comes next. :)
Author's Response: Oh, you're welcome! I love the fluff, which I'm sure you have picked up on by now. :) Yes, Ginny and Thuban are finally free. It has been a long time coming hasn't it? Ginny has been pretty much captive since the beginning of this story! And I guess Draco is still captive - but that is what the rest is about. Glad you are liking the George and Pansy side-line. They are both very stubborn so nothing will happen quickly with those two. Thanks so much for reviewing!
well that was over too soon ;(
but very well written again…….i have to admit i teared up a little with the opening Narcissa scene…….dont suppose your consider bi-weekly updates?? lol
Author's Response: Sorry about the short chapter - but glad you enjoyed it! And that's so awesome that you were moved during Narcissa's part with Ginny and Thuban. I actually have considered posting more frequently, but I don't think it will be a possibility because my RL is very crazy right now. In fact, I dread having to rework an upcoming chapter as it is. So, probably not. But there are only 6 or 7 chapters left. :) Thanks so much for the review!
Awesome awesome awesome!!!! Thank u 4 not placing a giant cliffie. It would've been a nice late Christmas gift to us, your readers, but since this chapter is so short, I will take it that the chapter length was a sacrifice for the small cliffhanger. Happy new year!
Author's Response: Thank you!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, despite the baby cliffie - pun intended :) This chapter just happened to be shorter. Honestly, it had nothing to do with the ending of it. I adjusted the chapter breaks many time once we get in the last several chapters - which we are getting to - because I was just writing freely at that point and had to go back and put the chapters in. Anyway, thank you for the review! Happy new Year to you as well!
i literally have not stopped reading this story since the first chapter, no word of a lie iv read it from start to finish and i have to say this HURRY ON THE NEXT CHAPTER!!!! it is brilliant!! god i hope it ends happy, i much prefer the happy ending for D/G
Author's Response: Well, thank you! That's so awesome. And I love hearing from new readers. Yay! You are in luck because I just logged on to upload the next chapter. It should probably be out by tomorrow. I post every week so I look forward to hearing more from you! Thanks again for the review. The ending is coming in about 7 more chapters I think. :)
LOVE! Seriously, talk about a crazy cliff hanger. Please post more soon . . . or your 2nd thread for the story to be continued or whatever it is you will be doing with this story. I absolutely love it and can't wait to find out what is going to happen next. oh, and p.s. on a more practical note, your story is very well written. :)
Author's Response: Wow! Another new reader and reviewer! Thank you so much for giving my fic a try. So glad you are enjoying it. I love hearing from new readers. Also, thanks so much for the review itself and the love! I try to post weekly so there will be a new chapter hopefully by Friday. I look forwrad to hearing more from you! :) Thanks again.
This is just....Guhh I'm breathing wierd thanks to your little cliffhanger....goodness this is just...AMAZING so far this is one of the best fanfics ive ever read. Its made me cry and laugh..AND NOW ITS MAKING ME DIE! Hahaha, cant wait for the next chapter! I will be coming back very soon!
xx Butterbeer Corks
Author's Response: Well, first of all. So glad to have a new reaer and reviewer! Yay! I love hearing from new readers. :) Thank you so much for this review and the really generous compliment. So glad you have been enjoying it so much and especially that it has moved you to tears and laughter. That's awesome. I post weekly so I can't wait to hear more from you. Thanks again!
I love the banter between George and Pansy. You make them so much fun to read! And I love Percy's little slip about excuses to spend time together. Maybe it will help them move along a bit. ;)
The healer is awful - which I'm sure is what you were going for. hehehe I was hoping it would be someone unbiased, who would be willing to tell the truth if Ginny had not been manipulated; but I'm pretty sure this woman will just tell Harry whatever he wants to hear. It was horrible for Ginny to hear the half-truth about Lucius killing Severus - I can't wait for her to find out the whole story.
The bit about Ginny (maybe) being pregnant was (I thought) a bit confusing. Or at least out of the blue. Don't get me wrong...I've been waiting for baby #2 since they decided in Part 2 to start trying. It just seemed sudden, since we hadn't heard of any possible indications before this. And I'm still not sure if she is, or if she just thinks she could be.
Finally, I think the cliffhanger was wonderful. I'm fairly certain it's George stepping out of the fire, but I can't wait for the next update to find out for sure! :)
Author's Response: Thanks. I think Pansy and George kind of fill the Draco and Ginny void well in this fic. They have a similar kind of banter. Glad you enjoyed the healer in her awfulness, yes that is what I was going for. I wanted her to remain professional but clearly more interested in her theories than in helping Ginny. Plus, she was hired by Harry and that did play a part in the way she treated her. Anyway, I know the pregnancy may have been a little out of nowhere, but they just started trying at the end of July. It's only Sept 5th (according to my handy little timeline). A lot has been happening in a short amount of time, so they haven't really thought about it. Glad you enjoyed the cliffie, and who is waiting in the Floo will be revealed at the beginning of the next chapter. Thanks so much for this awesome review!
Greatness, but what did we doctor deserve a clif hanger like that??? More soon! PLEASE!
Author's Response: Thank you. Really. And I'm sorry about the terrible cliffie. Especially during the holidays. Sorry. But next chapter will be out soon and I think you will enjoy it! Thanks again for the review!
I just started reading this yesterday and I've already finished everything you've written! I can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Yay! A new reader and a new reviewer! Thank you so much. This was an awesome little Chrismtas gift! I try to post weekly, so the next chapter should be out by Friday. I look forward to hearing more from you. :)
WHO WAS COMING OUT OF THE FIREPLACE?!?!?!?!
Oh, and the healer... Well, honestly? I kind of wanted to punch the healer in the face. haha
I love George & Pansy. I think they'll be a lovely couple once this whole mess is over with. lol
Author's Response: It will be answered at the very beginning of the next chapter. Promise. I love your reaction to the healer. I was wanting her to be kind of awful but in an extrememly professional and dismissive kind of way. Did that make any sense? More George and Pansy to come, but they are definitely slow going. :) Thanks so much for the review!
Ahhh!! I am just soo excited about this story. I am completely hooked!
Harry is just plain evil. And I am soo happy Ginny is showing off her skills!! Draco would of been proud!
Author's Response: I just saw this was unanswered - sorry! So glad you are enjoying the story. Thanks for reviewing!