Well, you certainly delivered on the promise left by the first chapter!
The Dursley's were their own nasty selves without being overbearing. Harry is still his own thick self. Is the boy ever going to realise, I ask you? Lovely discovery on Hermione and her feelings for Ron. The scene with Mrs. Weasley had me grinning and Harry's temporary insight was endearing. Then he went back to his annoying self.
Ginny is a star as always! I applaud you for making her seem accomplished and independant without being too perfect. In addition, the tie-in with canon on seeing through the cloak and Mrs Norris was impressive and inspired. It sounds very natural and obvious that way.
As always, the adults are unable to protect them and Harry and Ginny are left to fend for themselves. Part of me is hoping this will change things but my gut tells me Harry will only be more determined to keep Ginny away from the action. Can't wait for the moment when she lets loose that magnificent temper on Harry.
Wooah. That was some amazing Action-packed goodness!! XDXD But wouldn't the wards be able to prevent anyone unwelcome coming to the Burrow? I mean surely they would have had loads of extra strengthening security spells. Anywyas, brilliant work! XD I can't wait for the update!!!
~Maria~
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 20:08
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Yeah... the wards are definitely there, but any determined attack can bypass them. Why else would Dumbledore insist that Harry stay at the Dursleys'? If the Burrow was safe enough, he'd have just stayed there.
I'm so glad one of the best writers out there has committed to doing a long-term fic! Before HBP I followed a couple of the big ones on this site, and of course all of your fics, so I'm so glad that there is a post-HBP fic that will hopefully carry us closer to book 7. thank you!
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 20:06
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I'm not sure how 'long term' this will be, but I'm hoping for it to be one of my longest. We'll just have to see.
The thing that stood out in this chapter was the army men and the fact that Harry felt he needed to leave them behind. I realize he was trying to put his past behind him, but not taking a thing from the Dursleys, even two small toys, is really severing his ties to the place. If that's what floats his boat, then so be it.
Ginny as a cat! Wow! I'm glad she was able to use her Animagus form to defend herself and that she was a small enough animal that Harry could easily carry her to safety. She's always seemed to be a bit of a tigress to me and I'm glad you see her that way, too.
Looking forward to your next installments...
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 19:39
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Yeah... it really is severing his ties and that's precisely what I wanted him to do. In chapter one, we had Hermione doing the same thing. Things will be different in chapter three because the Burrow is Harry's home away from Hogwarts. Ron can't exactly sever his ties there (much less Ginny). So instead, I move the plot (and the characters) somewhere else for the duration of the story.
Another good chapter. Very well done. I was almost in tears as Harry went down to place the little toy soldiers back into the cupboard. Very moving. Also very sad. It's a shame when kids don't have a fun childhood to look back on, especially when times are rough. I have a feeling Harry's going to need a few more good memories with Ginny to see him through this nightmare.
Nice job on the H/G interaction and the wedding. You took a different tack from most of the authors I've seen. Of course, the outcome remains to be seen. Will Harry be even more determined to remove Ginny from his life, or pull her closer? I liked the action at the end, too, but as previously mentioned, will that bring them apart, or pull them together?
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 10:10
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I'm glad you are enjoying my little story.
Yes, the outcome remains to be seen, and there will be bumps along the way. Harry and Ginny both have issues to overcome and they're going to need a lot of help to do it.
Thanks for the great review.
wow that was good....so ginny and harry will be back together again:):thumbsup:
cool,thats so cool:D[italic]thank you for the new fic[/italic]
[bold]and update sooooon[/bold]
Oooohh... getting to the action rather quickly, aren't we? I love it!
I like that Ginny is only mad at Harry for ignoring her, not for breaking it off, because I feel that Ginny knows Harry too well to be mad at him when she knows what he has to do.
Look forward to seeing where you take this!
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 10:07
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A little action up front is a good thing, right? There'll be more... lots more.
Mr Intel
You are one of my favourite writers in HP fandom. With these two chapters you confirmed your great talent to tell a story. Congratulations!
And I hope that the Gods of Inspiration will never ever leave you!
From your admirer
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wow great chapter! I love that you made ginny a cat animangus! What happened to ron and hermione and the rest of the weasleys? can't wait for the next chapter!!
Wow!!!!! Absolutely fantastic! The action was great!! The tension between Harry and Ginny is tangable! And it was so funny when Hermione let it slip about Ron to Harry! Another great chapter!
I think it is cool that Ginny is an Animagous!
Mr. Intel Monday 23rd January 2006 10:05
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Sounds like I'm getting all the right things together. :P Thank you for reading.
