That is a little more light hearted. I hope Harry feels better and starts to plan his defense training. He and Ginny might have a chance if he keeps heading the way he seems to be going. Thanks for writing. p
'I am not convinced Neville would have made it this far' -- most likely right, but I wonder if his Grandma would have treated him differently had she known the prophecy and known it was about him.
'maybe, to fulfill the requirements of the prophecy, neither of you have really lived because the other had still managed to survive' -- interesting; so maybe what Harry needs to do is start truly living .
I do hope Ginny doesn't kill him for this. On the other hand, it could be a great way to bring them together.
Gowdie Tuesday 20th December 2005 18:18
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Her murdering him will bring them together? Heh, though I suppose it would be a good way to set the boundaries of the relationship. "For future refences capital offences include..."
Aw what a brilliant chapter. I'm always worried about that, Harry possibly dying. I mean what if his scar is a horcrux too? That'd be awful!
Gowdie Monday 21st November 2005 21:45
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Thank you very much! And I don't really worry - because it would be awful and I don't think that is where the books are headed. I cling to the fact it is a coming of age story (even more than it is a war story) so it's less likely that the character will die in the end. Heh, I am planning a sequel to Something Gold and it will involve a scene where Harry goes on a riff about why he isn't a horcrux. Hope I actually get to it!
Great chapter - I love your analysis of the prophecy, it's very well thought out and it all makes such sense. And very nice interactions between all the characters.
Gowdie Monday 21st November 2005 21:41
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Thank you very much. Getting at the prophecy was one of about five driving ideas behind writing the story. I really needed to get my opinion out on that. Thrilled to hear it is enjoyed.
I love the grammatical analysis in this chapter. And Ginny's reaction as herself to Dumbledore's overprotection of Harry.
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 20:33
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Hee hee, thank you. Harry kind of takes the same grammatical journey I did with this whole thing. I thought it was either/or. Then Rowling made the statement that she worded it very carefully, but that was all she would say - so I went back and double checked. And doh! Sneaky woman!
i'm really enjoying this story. I like how you have played out the conversations with both Ginny and Ron and Hermione. It's quite realistic. Anyways, can't wait to read more. Update soon!
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 20:30
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Awesome. Glad you enjoyed the different points of view. Thank you. Next chapter should be posted soon.
Glad to see you're back. I'm really enjoying this story and I like the fact that while Harry is starting to open up to Ginny he's still talking to Ron and Hermione too. I think that makes the story seem much more real. Can't wait for the next chapter!!!!!
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 20:29
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Thank you! That was very important to me. Eventually it will get to a point where he has a different intimacy with Ginny - he shares things with her he has never told anyone. But his relationship with Ron and Hermione remains the same and just as important as ever. Hopefully that will come across.
Oh! That part was really touching! "Freedom." You don't think about it like that, but it's a pretty accurate description.
And I liked how you wrote their reactions. I think (with all due respect to Mrs. Rowling, my hero) that their reaction in HBP was a little... odd... and not as realistic as your own. And I liked that Ginny got angry instead of pitying him as well.
Well, can't wait for the next chapter! xD
Gowdie Wednesday 16th November 2005 20:26
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Touching is exactly what I was aiming for - it gave me a warm fuzzy to write that line, and I was hoping that feeling would come across. It's also how I've always envisioned the end of the series - his "work" is done and he finally wins the life he has always wanted. Here's hoping!
And man, I feel like I might be struck down by lightning or something, but thank you.
needs to do is start truly living 
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Heh, though I suppose it would be a good way to set the boundaries of the relationship. "For future refences capital offences include..."
thank you.