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pyromain
Friday 5th October 2007 16:14
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 580
| Remembrance Day |
| I really liked this story, Remembrance is good for harry and by giving it a place it woun't hang like dead weight on his nek. |
Arnel
Friday 5th October 2007 21:23 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| I think Harry knew in his heart that he needed to get rid of some of the pent-up emotions he was carrying. I'm sure he will come back every year; he's the kind of person who needs to stay connected and the Godric's Hollow churchyard is the place for him. Thanks for your review. |
| green_eyez
Thursday 24th November 2005 13:14
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 10 | Remembrance Day |
| poor Harry... |
Arnel
Thursday 24th November 2005 23:56 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| Yes, but this is something he felt he had to do. Maybe in time he will feel better. |
| Delani
Thursday 24th November 2005 12:55
7th year
Num. of Reviews: 319 | Remembrance Day |
| Thank you for tying those together. This was deeply felt and well written. |
Arnel
Thursday 24th November 2005 23:58 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| A story on this theme seemed quite appropriate for this month and I'm glad you liked what I wrote enough to comment on it. Thank you for your kind words. |
| emmamoonpotter
Monday 14th November 2005 08:21
2nd year
Num. of Reviews: 68 | Remembrance Day |
| What a lovely tribute. I enjoyed reading this immensely. |
Arnel
Monday 14th November 2005 23:37 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| I'm really glad you liked the story and appreciate your kind words. Thank you. |
| EJH0904
Sunday 13th November 2005 07:59
3rd year
Num. of Reviews: 123 | Remembrance Day |
| Very nice. I can imagine Harry really doing something like this in the final book. Beautifully written. |
Arnel
Monday 14th November 2005 00:30 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| The idea for this story came from the last chapter of HBP when Harry expresses the desire to start his journey at Godric's Hollow. It seemed to me that going there would include a visit to the cemetery, a place where he could possibly connect with the parents he lost so long ago so tragically. Thank you for your kind words. |
| Shloz
Sunday 13th November 2005 06:34
| Remembrance Day |
| Very nice. Touching and poignant. |
Arnel
Monday 14th November 2005 00:32 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| Thanks for your comments. I was hoping to find a balance between the sentimental and the soppy and it seems I've achieved that from everyone's response. I appreciate your review. |
| Sherylyn
Saturday 12th November 2005 19:26
2nd year
Num. of Reviews: 54 | Remembrance Day |
Arnel, this was simply a wonderful, perfect story!! Whether real
or "imaginary", all who founght in service to their country deserve to
be honored and remembered, regardless of how much politics are
agreed/disagreed upon. Thank you for this. 
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Arnel
Saturday 12th November 2005 20:25 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| You're very welcome. I was raised to appreciate those who died for their country by my father who taught American History and Civics. He gave me my love for ferreting out the secrets of ancient graveyards and forts and a reverence for places like Arlington Cemetary with its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Veterans' Day/Remembrance Day seemed a fitting day of observance for my story in that I wanted to honor those people who have made the ultimate sacrifice in both the real world and the HP universe. Thank you for your review. |
| cckeimig
Saturday 12th November 2005 08:27
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 406 | Remembrance Day |
| Beautiful moment of remembrance. And fitting, considering the time of year, so that we all take a moment to do the same thing as Harry in the "real world." Thank you. |
Arnel
Saturday 12th November 2005 20:31 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| You're very welcome. I saw the evidence yesterday when I passed a cemetery near my home and saw all the veterans' graves had been decorated with a flag and that there were indeed families placing flowers at their ancestors' headstones that there are people who feel as strongly as I do about remembering those who died for their country. We owe them a big thank you, just as we do to the living veterans and the soldiers stationed around the world. I'm glad my story touched you. |
| Zahri Seb Melitor
Saturday 12th November 2005 03:46
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 13 | Remembrance Day |
Oh.
This is just a beautiful tribute to Remembrance Day, and it's so very
something that Harry would do. I'm glad that he, someone who has known
so much loss, is able to remember those who are lost.
Harry putting up a headstone for Sirius made me cry.
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Arnel
Saturday 12th November 2005 20:41 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
Thank you for your review. When I read of Harry's wish to go to Godric's Hollow to find where it all began for him, I knew he would want to do something like this to honor those who died for him and the Wizarding world. Everyone needs closure and this seemed to be the right moment for Harry to come to terms with many of the events in his life. Therefore, a final resting place for Sirius seemed appropriate as well especially when he left everything to Harry who, I suspect, still doesn't know the extent of how loved he was by his godfather.
I appreciate your kind words. |
| Ladybug
Friday 11th November 2005 19:36
Hogwarts alumni
Num. of Reviews: 375 | Remembrance Day |
| Some things must be done alone, and it was right that Harry had a chance to do this alone. Beautifully expressed. Thank you. |
Arnel
Friday 11th November 2005 22:14 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
I'm glad you liked my story. When I read the last chapter of HBP I knew that Harry felt he needed closure for his pre-Dursley life. A journey of this sort seemed highly appropriate and a good way for him connect with his past in a positive manner.
Thank you for your kind words. |
| GovCampbell
Friday 11th November 2005 18:24
1st year
Num. of Reviews: 10 | Remembrance Day |
Very well done, a rather touching blending of the magical and the Muggle. I enjoyed reading it! |
Arnel
Friday 11th November 2005 22:07 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| When I learned how November 11 is observed in Britain while researching holidays between Halloween and Christmas, the connection between the HP universe and the real world was easily made. I had fun coming up with the Muggle conversations, especially the one between Billy and his mother about the "haunted" hill. Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked the story. |
| Antonia East
Friday 11th November 2005 13:00
3rd year
Num. of Reviews: 139 | Remembrance Day |
| Very appropriate. Nice to read this today. |
Arnel
Friday 11th November 2005 22:01 | Remembrance Day (Author Response) |
| I'm glad you think so. I learned about the British equivalent to the American Veterans' Day while researching for one of my authors' stories. Thank you for your review. |
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