i knew that bloody witch was up to something how could feel something for her she is a traitor kind of like but all in all the story is brilliant you are like a second JK.Rolling this like i loved it
the anticipation alone was enough to make him determined to return to her, somehow.... some way.
Nice!! It goes well with the hints you kept dropping on the fact than Pansy was up to something...but forgive me to say, did Harry forget how to use his brains? Why on earth would Pansy be waiting at the entrance of the dark forest.... Dear me....love always makes your brain look like jelly...Poor Harry
As promised, I'm back now that you've finished with the story, and I dare say this was an excellent chapter to bring me back into it. I'm just stunned with the subtlety and swiftness of the twist at the end. Great work!
That one little decline in the action -- that moment when you made us think Harry had the upperhand over Pansy -- made the impact of his apparent capture hit so much harder. I didn't see it coming at all, and that's not something that happens to me too often in fanfiction. And that just reinforces my option about your creativeness as a storyteller because that was about as clever a manipulation of the reader as I've seen in a fic. I'm definitely looking forward to how you build on it.
That moment also puts Pansy in a whole new light, both for the better, as she's obviously quite ingenius to come up with a plan like that, and the worse, as it's pretty clear now which side she's on.
I found this chapter quite humorous, too. That banter between Iris and Fred was well done and that whole absurdity of the photo scene was pretty hysterical once it started to build up. I also thought the chapter was slow to develop -- especially with all the background lumped at the start -- but I can deal with easily enough if your going to end so effectively.
Anyway, thanks as always for the hard work!
-KC
Melindaleo Sunday 12th November 2006 06:01
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Thanks! I'm glad you could get past the lump of information, but it had to get in there, and I thought the chapters were long enough as it is. I'm SO happy you were surprised by Pansy. I really tried to not make Harry look stupid, and I think I pulled it off, so it's so nice to hear confirmation of that.
I always enjoy your reviews because you give so much feedback. Thanks for that.
Been so caught up in the story I haven' reviewed in a bit.
The last horcrux was well-handled, but not a surprise due to your forshadowing. Nothing wrong with that -- not everything in a story can be a surprise!
I had been struggling with the idea of Harry using the Killing Curse to destroy Voldemort, because I couldn't believe he would have the ability to enjoy killing, so I really liked how you worked it. That just the Cruciatus required enjoyment of the victim's suffering was music to my ears!
Okay, selfish music, because in the story I'm writing Harry does cast it to kill Voldy in a brief flashback and I keep thinking I need to find another path do the dark lord's demise. No plagerism intended! It's just a justification I'll keep in my head. If I ever finish and post the story, I'll send people your way if they dislike my use of Aveda Kedavra .
I've never posted before, and I'm just a first year, so if this is not the proper protocol, please let me know. tsujton@yahoo.com
Melindaleo Saturday 28th October 2006 05:27
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Heh, I dont' think the idea of Harry casting the killing curse is at all original, but I agree with you that Harry SHOULD have trouble with Dark Magic. I've always avoided having him use the Killing Curse for that reason, but after HBP, I thought we really don't have another way. Of course, JKR has definitely surprised me in the past. Book 4 said the Killing Curse is Unforgiveable because it can't be blocked. Still, it's more humane than any kind of suffering death, I suppose. Go right ahead and use my justification, I'm honored.
NOO!! I knew she was up to something! Ah Ha! lol...great chapter. I can see a fight coming. I suppose the beach bit was like the calm before the storm. Darn that evil Voldie for mucking up Harry's life!
Keep the the fantastic work and don't let Harry die!
Oh, bring on a dementor! Harry has the best ever moment (at the beach with Ginny) to use to summon a patronus.
And I like that he is finally thinking that he doesn't have to die.
Melindaleo Wednesday 27th September 2006 05:49
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Heh, you're right. He does have a Dementor-worthy memory, doesn't he. As for thinking he doesn't have to die - I think he's at the point at HOPING there's an alternative, but he's still fairly resigned to that fate. Of course, by the end of this chapters, everyone's plans just went out the window.
That is kind of making this a tug of war between the good and the evil just like it ought to be and also the way you handle Ginny\Harry relation is simply bettered by none but JKR herself Great
And the way you turned out Pancy tricking Harry was just fit for a Slytherine....
Continue the good job and hope there is more exitement like you always present with the mix of love and emotion
Melindaleo Tuesday 26th September 2006 10:05
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Aww, thanks so much! I'm thrilled to hear you think I got the balance right. I'm always taken in by Harry and Ginny, lol, so I do hope they get some quality moments in book 7.
HOLY #$@%!!! I wasn't expecting a portkey! I knew Pansy was behind something... *sigh* He shouldn't have bothered! I can't help it... You always get me with those calm, happy moments. As much as I try to remember, I always forget that. Bad things and cliffhangers always follow the light-hearted moments!
Darn that Pansy Parkinson...I never trusted her pug-like face!
Oh, come out with the next chapter soon! I can't wait!
~Anni
Melindaleo Tuesday 26th September 2006 10:04
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Hee, thanks! I'm so happy by everyone said they knew she was up to something, but they got taken in, anyway. That thrills me because it's exactly how it happened with Harry, so it worked Yay.
Ahh! I knew it was that Parkinson cow! Anyway... loved the sweetness between Harry and Ginny. The beach is a wonderful idea! Kind of reminds me of another story... The Simplest of Things, perhaps?
I really hope that you let Harry unleash a few cans of ... soon. He's had it so rough that he deserves to do some serious butt-kicking to make up for it.
Melindaleo Tuesday 26th September 2006 10:02
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Heh, I tend to use the beach idea a lot, mostly because I love the beach so much, lol. They never actually got to go in The Simplest Things, so at least he did, here.
As always, another wonderful chapter, and another horrible cliffie! Of course I mean "horrible" in the sense that I'm going to be sitting here anxiously biting my nails until the next chapter is posted. I think it was perfect the way you had Harry playing it ever-so-cautiously, but still getting fooled... I really thought she was up to something, but I didn't quite expect that . Love it! Can't wait for the next one.
Melindaleo Tuesday 26th September 2006 10:01
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Thanks! I'm gld you thought so! Even when you're cautious, there's always room for the unexpected. I'm so glad it caught you by surprise.
That cliff hanger was just evil
My heart was pounding so hard at the end of the chapter, I can only imagine how stressful the next one is going to be
I stand by my earlier request, give Pansy hell to pay for this
This was the last beautiful full of fluff chapter before the end and you did it perfect as always ( the last chapter will also be fluffy because Harry is going to live, right? ).
The beach date was so perfect and the best part is that It gave Harry a reason to live, even if it is a hormonal reason
I think Draco is not going to betray Harry and for that I love this fic even more, Pansy is the only one stupid enough to think Voldemort wont kill her and Draco either way.
Melindaleo Tuesday 26th September 2006 10:00
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Pansy isn't being very bright, is she? More on what's going on with her, Harry, Draco and all of them in the next chapter.
I'm glad you enjoyed the fluff. You're right, this was the fluffy one before the hard stuff begins.
Oh. That was so good. And I knew Pansy was up to spmething, But didn't know what. I can't wait to see what happens. And the beach scene was so sweet. And Harry needs to stop thinking about death. He's starting to sound like Moaning Myrtle. Dudley's fear, I would have never guessed that. I kept wondering what it would be, and I think that might just be it. Once again, that was really good. And you like your cliffies way too much.
Melindaleo Monday 25th September 2006 04:49
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Well, I do think that anyone faced with a death sentence would have death on their mind, lol. As it gets closer, Harry is naturally dwelling on it more and more. Dead man walking and all that.
feel something for her she is a traitor kind of like 
but all in all the story is brilliant you are like a second JK.Rolling
this like 
and hope there is more exitement like you always present with the mix of love and emotion 
Yay.
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