Your description of Harry and Ginny's instant messaging like correspondence was brilliant. I could feel their raging hormones and the thrill they were both feeling in composing and receiving their notes.
I loved that chapter. And I read those stories, and yes they are good. I knew I reconized the apperation from somewhere. And I loved the writings between Harry and Ginny.
Oh! I'm hooked. This is gorgeous! Very well written, again - still logical, and so very engaging that I'm staying up to finish it. I'll also check out the story you recc'd at the end of this chapter...I might could get into H/G stories if they're all like yours.
I love it. Nymphie and Remmie huh? I love it! I've only read two chappies and I LOVE IT! Okay maybe I sound a little too enthusiastic (sugar will do that) but this stroy is really well written and it makes sense, unlike many others out there. I like the plot so far and think the characters are developing really well. I hope you continue and soon.
jadzialove Monday 2nd May 2005 09:16
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I love it too, although Tonks wasn't originally even in the story and Remus was doing a completely different type of grieving. Tonks wouldn't leave me alone though and she practically hijacked chapter 4 after I relented and let her into the story. She's very persuasive.
I'm thrilled you think that it's well written, though it is a team effort to a degree. A great beta can make all the difference and I've had several with their hands on this one, along with someone whose opinion I value, even though he refuses to be called pre-beta. Thank you for the review and I hope you enjoy what's to come.
This is an excellent chapter. Ginny's letter is wonderful. It has just the right amount of humor and depth. I also like Remus' line about red heads being "a Potter thing." The significance that Ginny and Lily look alike is something that I think will become significant in the next two books. Hopefully because Harry and Ginny get together. :)
I also like Remus' promise to himself that he wouldn't abandon Harry again. It really does seem like every adult that Harry comes to depend on lets him down in someway.
Great chapter as always.
jadzialove Monday 2nd May 2005 08:51
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Casey! It's always a happy day when I find your name on a review. I'm hoping that the red hair is significant too, but JKR has stated she has a fondness for red heads- it could very well be a coincidence. There's always hope though!
I appreciate your reviews, especially because you must be mighty bored reading and re-reading this story everytime! Thank you for that!
LOL, I love it, the Harry Potter version of txt messaging! Great chapter; love Harry's growing feelings for Ginny, and his embarrassment about her in front of Remus. =)
jadzialove Monday 2nd May 2005 05:57
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Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it. Harry's embarrassment (and hormones) comes into play in a big way in the next couple of chapters.
On a fluffy note, I love the idea of Harry & Ginny "furiously owling" back & forth with one another. That was cute. And on a serious note, I like the fact that you had Remus think about his newfound position as Harry's mentor. Most stories that I have read have him just accept his new status as Harry's godfather quite well. But the way you've written it is how I would envision Remus to think & feel about the situation. I believe that he would step in & do right by Harry, but I also believe that he would have serious doubts about it first. Maybe I only agree with you because I share your opinion, but I still like it! :) I can't wait to find out what happens next. Update soon please!
jadzialove Monday 2nd May 2005 05:55
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Hi Lulabelle. The furiously owling came about because I wanted them to be able to communicate better than an occasional owl. I though of all the great IM conversations I've had and realized that was perfect. Luckily St. Margarets was kind enough to let me borrow Apparating Hedwig.
I'm glad you also agree about Remus. My thoughts were- where did he disappear to after PoA? And why? Harry knew who he was at that point. So this is my theory about that. I think part of Remus' appeal to everyone is that he is a tortured soul and generally, a kind person. So I wanted to give him something too.
Thanks for reading and for leaving such a thoughtful review!
You know, theories, speculations and a whole lot of wishful thinking it may be, but it's wonderful well thought through and constructed. Your thinking behind Petunia's feelings regarding Harry is extremely insightful, and I love the believable progression you've developed in the relationship between Harry and Ginny, as well as Harry and Lupin.
I fear that JKR won't allow Harry so direct a path to what he needs, but we can all hope, can't we?
jadzialove Monday 2nd May 2005 05:48
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I think you're right about JKR, which is why I felt the need to give this to Harry myself. Thank you for the nice things you said about the story so far. I appreciate it.
A second ace to add to this collection! I liked the confrontation as well, and I loved Remus' thoughts at the end about helping Harry. The teasing-Harry was nice, too.
I agree with SiblingCreature, that was a very IM conversation you had going there!
I've read the wallpaper series, but not Red is the Heart. Thanks for puting me onto it.
Sarah
jadzialove Friday 29th April 2005 14:08
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Thank you Sarah. Yes, the resemblence of 'furiously owling' to IM is no conincidence. I'm glad you liked it.
Whoa! I LOVED the confrontation with Petunia. I'm so glad Remus saw that. Saw it, and is actually doing something about it. I, like Harry, felt a moment of bitter glee that someone else saw what it was like. Harry's older and been somewhat hardened to it now, but can you imagine what it must have been like as a little boy not knowing there was anyone else who would defend him?
I love H/G furiously owling, lol. That was wonderful. Ginny is just what he needs, and I liked Remus teasing him over it. I'm glad to see that Harry is still struggling with his depression, and it wasn't an instant fix. Good on you.
jadzialove Friday 29th April 2005 14:49
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I am thrilled that you loved it Melindaleo! I have to admit, my love for Harry is so great that I was momentarily tempted to soften her for him, to have her recognize him as a human with needs, when I first wrote that passage. Then I realized that she didn't deserve that after the way she'd treated him. It does break my heart to think of little Harry, who probably would have been much better off without having Dudley to compare his poor lot to.
Harry is still far from over it all. In the next chapter Harry's hormones come into play, and we also have another unwelcome emotional outburst from him.
Thank you for reading my story and for taking the time to tell me what you think of it.
*smiles* this is wonderful. :-) I love the 'instant
message' owl conversation with Ginny... I look forward to
seeing how their relationship develops.
*makes mental note to re-read both the wallpaper series and RitH* I love St Margarets' work too. :-)
jadzialove Friday 29th April 2005 14:32
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I'm glad you're enjoying this. Thank you for leaving a reveiw.
St. Margarets is wonderful isn't she? She was very gracious to let me use Apparating Hedwig so I feel inclined to promote her new story "Lee Jordan: Tour Guide" It's a fantastic WIP and if you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it.
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Tonks wouldn't leave me alone though and she practically hijacked chapter 4 after I relented and let her into the story. She's very persuasive. 
I'm hoping that the red hair is significant too, but JKR has stated she has a fondness for red heads- it could very well be a coincidence. There's always hope though!