$%^&%^$! Harry never gets to have a good birthday. It's so unfair!
On a rare crit note: I actually wished that Hermione had refused the firewhisky. She basically succumbed to peer presure to do something she really didn't want to. On the flip side, I suppose that that is very realistic, I just wish your Hermione had been stronger than that. And frankly, that her friends would respect her for sticking to her principles, rather than respect her for breaking them to please...
rofl... this story is being plugged as the real Deathly Hallows everywhere. I think the epolige for this story was even put onto Gaiaonline (seen it in the news in the past day?) as the real thing, before it was taken down and the poster sued
But I can see why people believe it's the real thing! I love how well edited it is, it's really professionally done, you've used similar grammar to her, spelling is right, it's British in language and in grammar... If you end up being the real JKRowling then I would not be at all surprised.
And if you're not, you're either her editor or one of her kids with an amazing talent. Hurry up and publish your own books so we can buy them and become obsessive about finding your next book online.
Anyway. I've only gotten this far but I love it. Esspically how it's not written in a way to not offend the kiddies/parents... I am seriously waiting for Harry to just jump on Ginny and drag her off to a broomcloset as the scene ends. The poor boy is tormented so much! And Malfoy. ! And Snape! And Bellatrix! ...well, okay, not so much her. I'm just a fan.
Hooray! Onto the next chapter of the unoffical Deathly Hallows that's just been made famous worldwide by some idiot who thought he was spoiling it for everyone.
Melindaleo Monday 23rd July 2007 08:20
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Thanks much! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I had a ball writing it, and I'm SOO excited by how much actually panned out. I'm still riding the high.
“Yes, Ginny,” George said, grinning mischievously. “What took you so long? Was it hard to get Harry to rise this morning?”
That is genius. Just adult enough to make it all believable, as believable as can be in any case. I really enjoyed this chapter. It's nice to have a little fun before all the serious work gets going. Love it. to
I've just found your story and I can't believe how well you write. You capture the emotions of the characters perfectly. Your insight into Harry's feelings is spot on. Also I LOVED Hermione transfiguring Malfoy - priceless
I love how they outwitted the minister at his own game. And Ginny and Hermione drunk was priceless. I'd love to see how Draco finally got turned back. I hope Harry doesn't let Narcissa's words fester too much though knowing Harry, he probably will.
That was great, Malfoy a ferret again, that really is a classic lol. Nice for Harry to have a decent birthday, something he can remember when he's out finding the Horcruxes over the next few months..
That was a good but bad way to end Harry's birthday party. Good with the little part and what happened in them and bad with Malfoy showing up. And go Hermione!
the scene in the kitchen was hilarious and i'm so glad you used the word bygones (i'm an ally mcbeal fan) !! Mr weasley is such a sweetheart...i hope he doesn't take ginny leaving too hard..
well i'm going to go read chapter 10 now (i'm a bit behind...) so i'll comment more then!
I also like the direction it's taking as of now...before I was kinda iffy, as I'm not a particular fan of the idea of Harry being a horcrux, but hey...
I have really enjoyed reading your chapters. Harry and Ginny are written together so seamlessly. The Weasley twins are dead-on, not to mention I loved it that you had Ron finally got over it and say (stammering, of course!) "V-Voldemort"! Firewhiskey or not, it's about bloody time! Hermione hexing Malfoy was brilliant, as was the kitchen scene between Narcissa and Molly. Keep the chapters coming, please! I'm really looking forward to seeing how this will all play out...
Melindaleo Monday 22nd May 2006 19:50
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Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. It was time for Ron to say that, wasn't it?
As usual, Harry gets drunk on his birthday! I love it when you write drunken scenes because they are just written so well and it is hilarious!
Does anyone else have those moments where they are 100% NOT drunk, but feel like they are? Maybe that's just me...
~Anni
Melindaleo Monday 22nd May 2006 19:50
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Aww, thanks! I'm fond of the drinking scenes myself.
I was so excited and glad to have found you writing again, I enjoyed your last story so much. I was away from this site for awhile but definitely will be making regular visits again. This story is great, looking forward to another post soon.
Alanna D
Melindaleo Monday 22nd May 2006 19:49
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Oh, I'm so glad to hear it. Welcome back! I just returned from vacation and I have a chapter here that I need to make the beta edits on. I hope to have it done shortly.
Great chapter, I loved Ginny in this chapter! I think the way you've written them as a couple is perfect what with Harry shouldering the weight of the world and Ginny there to hold him up, it's a great image in my head. Keep up the wonderful work and update soon!
-Jake
Melindaleo Monday 22nd May 2006 19:47
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Aww, thanks. That's exactly how I see Harry and Ginny, so I"m glad it's coming across.
Peckish? I'd think that if anyone's peckish in the household, that
Molly's talent of cooking would be just the thing to address that sort
of "problem"....
I'll take your word on the effects of Firewhiskey. :-} The "drunk Hermione" was a little strange, perhaps. And maybe I'm being a stick-in-the-mud, but I have a bit of a challenge reconciling the loss of control inherent in getting drunk with the situation in which they are -- especially with Draco wandering around loose. :-/ But I think your story-telling managed to overcome my reservations on that score. :-)
Well done!
Melindaleo Monday 22nd May 2006 19:47
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Hee - well, you know I'm a fan of drinking scenes - besides, I think it's very important that they do show their age once in awhile. It keeps them real. They aren't adults, and this release of tension is important for them. Plus - it's fun to write.
I guess ron and hermonie are together?
! And Snape! And Bellatrix! ...well, okay, not so much her. I'm just a fan. 
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!! Mr weasley is such a sweetheart...i hope he doesn't take ginny leaving too hard..
