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GinevraMollyWeasley
Wednesday 11th February 2009 20:11
2nd year
Num. of Reviews: 67
| Elephant and Castle |
I don't get it! What's Elephant and Castle? Is there like an elephant on top of a castle or something?  |
Allie Kiwi
Wednesday 11th February 2009 21:18 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
'Elephant and Castle' is the name of an intersection and tube (underground) station in London, and some people call the surrounding area by the name as well.
There are a couple of stories as to how the area came to be called Elephant and Castle - mentioned by Harry and Hermione in the story. However, H&H discover that the *real* story behind the name is that there are a magical castle and elephant-playing-beside-a-fountain there - squeezed beside the horrifically coloured shopping centre (due to be demolished in 2010, I think) - and which are hidden from the Muggles. Any Muggles accidentally seeing the elephant and castle are supposed to be obliviated, but it seems the story must have got out - hence the name!
Hope that helps
Thanks for reviewing.  |
| hihavaniceda
Monday 8th December 2008 03:42
4th year
Num. of Reviews: 184 | Elephant and Castle |
 I like your style .... I am going to read more! |
| majolie
Saturday 16th February 2008 18:59
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 476 | Elephant and Castle |
| fun |
| lacyrachil
Friday 8th December 2006 13:16
6th year
Num. of Reviews: 251 | Elephant and Castle |
| I've only been on the underground once and I had food poisoning at the time...so I really didn't pay as much attention to anything other than "Mind the gap!"...I'd love to go back and see this now. Thanks for writing. |
| GryffindorDragon
Wednesday 20th September 2006 14:55
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 1396 | Elephant and Castle |
Cute piece, but a bit strange  .
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| Ladybug
Friday 24th February 2006 21:14
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 375 | Elephant and Castle |
"It's hardly a bloody dragon."
Hilarious! I just stopped by to read this for "research" ( , ask Tante) and I had to let you know how perfectly gorgeous this little story is! Full to the brim of goodness! |
Allie Kiwi
Tuesday 28th February 2006 13:45 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
| Thanks for your review. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Tante comes up with, actually! |
| murkus
Sunday 8th January 2006 10:09
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 5 | Elephant and Castle |
| I think this story is brilliant, it's not at all idiotic to write as
otry about the name of an Underground station. It reminds me of one of
my favorite books, which is all about that sort of thing, the meanings
in the Underground stations. It's called Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman,
maybe you've heard of it? Anyways, this story was funny and I'm liked
it a lot... :D
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Allie Kiwi
Sunday 8th January 2006 13:15 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
Thank you so much - it's so lovely of you to say that!
I've not heard of 'Neverwhere' before, but I'll certainly see if I can find a copy to have a read. |
| SillyGillie
Sunday 13th November 2005 07:36
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 543 | Elephant and Castle |
| What a brilliant story. Very cute. The characterization of Harry, Ron and Hermione was right on. Nice job. I feel like a novel length story should come out of this. I really like what you've established thus far. How Harry doesn't immediately go to the Dursley's and how Ron Hermione and Harry get to explore London together. I really liked how you brought up the map of the underground and Dumbledore's scar, and Harry's reaction to it. You should really think about continuing. You'd have at least one loyal reader! Please consider it! Awesome job! |
| tta
Monday 24th October 2005 09:57
| Elephant and Castle |
| What a funny little story! :) It's nice and refreshing seeing the trio in between all that madness, just having a funny moment. All characters felt like canon and I just really liked this. Elephant and Castle... lol! |
| sonicdale
Tuesday 26th July 2005 20:54
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 510 | Elephant and Castle |
Nice.
Seems like a good foray into what Book 7 might have. And, I might add, a good healthy bit of R/Hr.
Good that.
Liked the Men in Black comment.
:)
Good work.
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| physicsteach
Saturday 23rd July 2005 06:05
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 15 | Elephant and Castle |
| I really liked this.
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| amamama
Saturday 23rd July 2005 03:24
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 440 | Elephant and Castle |
Great explanation for "Elephant and Castle"! Absolutely loved it,
especially as I've heard a few explanations to the name, each as likely
or unlikely as the other. This beat them all, though!
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| graup_hagrid
Friday 22nd July 2005 20:59
2nd year
Num. of Reviews: 89 | Elephant and Castle |
| I enjoyed your little story. Thanks |
| Tonks!
Friday 22nd July 2005 16:57
| Elephant and Castle |
That was brilliant...I was laughing my head off for a LONG time.
Love the ending...lolz...are you going to write another story about finding the other horcruxes?
You should...tis brilliant! 
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| Mr Flibble
Friday 22nd July 2005 04:11
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 19 | Elephant and Castle |
what? can't come up with a witty reply to "word"?
for shame!
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| BabyRuth
Thursday 21st July 2005 08:29
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 23 | Elephant and Castle |
| This reads like it was lifted from book 7--the characterizations, phrases, descriptves---SPOT ON |
| Kelleypen
Wednesday 20th July 2005 21:43
| Elephant and Castle |
| wow, the very first HBP fic I've read at PS. YOu've been busy. Well done. |
Allie Kiwi
Wednesday 20th July 2005 21:51 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
Well, I must admit I got a little bored and twitchy waiting for everyone else to finish the book so I could [i]finally[/i] talk about it (everyone I knew got it hours after me )! So I wrote instead. *grin*
Thanks for reviewing. |
| Megan SQ
Wednesday 20th July 2005 13:35
2nd year
Num. of Reviews: 61 | Elephant and Castle |
| Hey, good job getting this out so quickly after HBP. And I enjoyed it,
even though it had no plot. It was rather relaxing after the high drama
of the HBP.
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Allie Kiwi
Wednesday 20th July 2005 21:53 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
Yup, I cheerfully admit there was nothing there in the way of plot.  Just one of those little scenes that would never make it into the book because it does nothing for the story on the whole. Thanks for dropping by! |
| DADAGinny
Wednesday 20th July 2005 10:26
6th year
Num. of Reviews: 277 | Elephant and Castle |
That was simply wonderful.
I love how you had Hermione reading that book and getting teased about
it -- and I slmost died when Ron thought there was nothing to seeing
the elephant or castle.
That is great!
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Allie Kiwi
Wednesday 20th July 2005 21:55 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
| I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can actually see Hermione getting more enjoyment out of the guidebook than actually going to the places themselves. Unless there were nice lots of plaques to read when you got there with facts and figures... |
| Sib
Wednesday 20th July 2005 10:12
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 35 | Elephant and Castle |
Good job! Yeah, what's wrong with those people who would question
writing a story about the name of the station? Clearly you shouldn't
listen to fools like that.   |
Allie Kiwi
Wednesday 20th July 2005 21:58 | Elephant and Castle (Author Response) |
| LOL, Thanks for the threatening looks, Sib - I'll keep you on the payroll any day. And thanks for the help with the story! |
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