Harry was really depressed but talking to Ginny started him to think and act more normal. That is good. I hope he gets a clue that he could really like Ginny and lets her know soon. I look forward to more of this. p
Have you posted this somewhere else? It seems like I've read it before.
'a large part of what he was mourning was what he would never have' -- I think you've got good insight here on Harry's grief; you're right he didn't really know Sirius that well (though you may know of people who 'click' and become fast friends after one meeting, albeit a rare thing), so he wouldn't have formed such a deep bond. But there's another factor, I think, to Harry's grief too -- his guilt. Just like a drunk driver can feel deep remorse and agony over a total stranger whose death they're responsible for, I think Harry's grief goes deep also because he feels responsible for the death of the only true father figure he's known.
'Harry, he gave her the last piece of pie!' --
So Ginny's pursuing Dean, not Harry . . . or is that just part of her 'fiendish' plot .
Very well done! So far there's a nice subtlety...I like how the way Harry realised it's not good to hide away was by missing out on teasing Ron into finally asking out Hermione. It's just one of those things you dont really think about but really enjoy. (Teasing your best friend about potential boy/girlfriends) Excellent.
Gowdie Sunday 18th June 2006 10:33
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Awww, thank you. That is exactly what I was going for - that he realized he was missing out on the little pleasures in life.
I'm glad you put this story up. I really like it so far and I hope to continue liking it until the end of this and the sequel. Great work so far! Kortnee
Gowdie Sunday 30th April 2006 09:45
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Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy the rest as well.
Ginny held up her hand. "No, I mean really nice. Ron refilled her pumpkin juice four times and she kept asking if he wanted more peas."
Harry shrugged, "That's hardly evidence of anything."
Completely exasperated, Ginny nearly shouted, "Harry, he gave her the last piece of pie!"
So that was it then; Ron and Hermione were officially an item.
Plain brilliant!
Poor Harry; saying he likes her now that he knows her, getting her name wrong, plus realising he would like to be pursued by her? Poor Harry!
Gowdie Tuesday 20th December 2005 18:16
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Ah, I was really fond of that pie line - thank you for pointing it out! Poor boy does have a lot to handle all at once - but it's so fun to mess with him.
One of the cutest stories -- but hate the whole name thing -- just too embarassing
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 20:36
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Thank you! And it is embarassing - but it was meant to be. And it leads to a different gag at the end, which I enjoy - so hopefully it will play okay. And it's an honest mistake on Harry's part. The whole reason it's there is because I thought it was funny that we, the fandom, had Ginny's name wrong for years before Rowling corrected us. So if it helps - it's an embarassment we share with Harry.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I love this story - it's so very natural that you forget for a moment you're reading fanfiction.
"I don't exactly see myself dating any time in...ever."
Oh, that's just so Harry and so sad - I'm glad you're going to change that attitude!!
Gowdie Tuesday 15th November 2005 20:39
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Ohhhhh, I like that, thank you! And don't worry, the whole point of the story is to bring Harry to the point where he is very, very happy. Like HBP Harry/Ginny happiness - only without the subsequent ditching.
Holy Kanole! There's gonna be 8 more chapters?? and then a sequel! *spazzes* .... *melts* .... yeah. I'm that excited. ^^ That's so great, I love your writing, seriously. And as for the other story, I totally got the point! ;-)
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 06:15
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Seven - seven more chapters - for a total of eight. Then the sequel, where I am currently stuck at six, but working my way out of it, and I expect a total of nine or ten. Now we have all that straight, I'm thrilled to hear you're melting!
Aw! That was a cute ending. Heh, Harry's funny when he blushes. This is just a first chapter right? It seemed like a one-shot, but the title was different than... the other title... thing... okay, sorry, I'm just confusing myself further. The point is, great job. I liked it a lot! ^^
Gowdie Saturday 12th November 2005 19:33
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Would I leave you there? Never fear - this is merely the first of eight chapters! And then there's a sequel. It goes on and on. And yes, you caught my big clue - with the different titles and all. You're not the first to be confused, sorry about that - should have left a note. One sure way to tell, is the point of ALL of my stories is to get these two together - so if they're not, it's not over yet. Opps! Sorry to spoil the ending. Hope you enjoy the rest as much!
Another really great piece of writing from you. I liked that they weren't together at the end; it made the ending seem more realistic and feasible. Ron and Hermione were great. Ginny was great. Actually everything and everyone was great. And I need to find a new word, obviously.
Harry considered for a moment. He didn't feel angry. "Don't think so." sounded very canon. I think your characterisation was excellent. And loved Hermione trying to sub-categorise the library, lol. As a person with a current student job doing just that, I sympathised with the negative reactions.
Another really great piece of writing from you. I liked that they weren't together at the end; it made the ending seem more realistic and feasible. Ron and Hermione were great. Ginny was great. Actually everything and everyone was great. And I need to find a new word, obviously.
Harry considered for a moment. He didn't feel angry. "Don't think so." sounded very canon. I think your characterisation was excellent. And loved Hermione trying to sub-categorise the library, lol. As a person with a current student job doing just that, I sympathised with the negative reactions.
Gowdie Tuesday 8th November 2005 21:01
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But wait! There's more. Seven more chapters. And I can't promise they will still not be together. Oh, who am I kidding? They'll totally be together - but it will take some time. And for slightly different reasons than HBP - so hopefully that will be fun for the ride.
And great is a perfectly respectable word - and one I appreciate very much! Love, love, love when the dialogue and thoughts sound canon! Thank you!
The library is a lovely place to work. I only react negitively to the people who hide my books! Hoggy competitve freaks!
I really enjoyed this story. You got Harry just right, and I can't wait to see him and Ginny start to get together! Keep up the good work.
Gowdie Tuesday 8th November 2005 20:56
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Seriously, I always love to hear when people think I'm doing a good job with Harry. He's the one we know best - and this story is from his pov - so it's a little scary at times. Thank you very much. Well now, we can't get them together too fast, can we? Bwa ha ha ha ha!
Good, very good but I seem to like Harry and Ginny in love, not Dean. Then again. I always hated Dean so thats no change. I love the was Harrys in character. You got his brooding just right. (giggle) I also love how Hermione told Ron he should get his head out of his . Very enjoyable! once again, Great story and write more soon!
Cherry xxx
Gowdie Tuesday 8th November 2005 20:52
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Well obviously!! I mean, I much prefer them in love with each other as well. Don't hate Dean, it's not his fault Harry took so long. And he's not that much of a threat in this story - just enough to get Harry going. I went a different direction with Dean than HBP did - so hopefully that will be fun. Happy to hear I got the brooding right - it's such a fine line between enough and melodramatic. Thank you!
Very nice. This was a fantastic beginning to what looks to be a very entertaining and promising story. I can't wait for more...please update soon as im sitting in my chair, twiddling my thumbs, desperately waiting for more updates!
Gowdie Tuesday 8th November 2005 20:49
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As it turns out Chapter Two should be along soon, so you won't be twiddling your thumbs for long. Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beginning so much - now I just have to live up the expectations!
Fun interlude. Thanks! I didn't get the joke, though. Must be an "inside joke" or something, I guess. Oh well. Keep up the great work!
Gowdie Monday 7th November 2005 17:51
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Oh dear, in trying to be clear, I think I've confused you. It's a multi-chapter story and you don't get the pay off on the Virginia/Ginevra until Chapter Eight. The only "inside" part of it is that I thought it was funny that we, the fandom, called Ginny by the wrong name for a long time before Rowling set us straight a year or so ago. Virginia seems the obvious assumption - so I had Harry make the same mistake as we did. He will be corrected - but not till the end. And the scene where he is corrected was the first I wrote for the entire story - and it's funny to me for a couple of reasons, which you will hopefully see when we get there.
All the same, it's wicked to know someone read the author notes, even if I did muddle you up with them. Thanks for the review - I glad you enjoyed it!
grief; you're right he didn't really know Sirius that well (though you may know of people who 'click' and become fast friends after one meeting, albeit a rare thing), so he wouldn't have formed such a deep bond. But there's another factor, I think, to Harry's grief too -- his guilt. Just like a drunk driver can feel deep remorse and agony over a total stranger whose death they're responsible for, I think Harry's grief goes deep also because he feels responsible for the death of the only true father figure he's known.
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Kortnee
And don't worry, the whole point of the story is to bring Harry to the point where he is very, very happy. Like HBP Harry/Ginny happiness - only without the subsequent ditching.
Hope you enjoy the rest as much! 