I have really enjoyed my reread of this! You've done a wonderful job. All the details are so awesome. I read this pre-DH, so I especially enjoyed all that you guessed right (and what you guessed wrong, but that's okay!).
Who mentioned Hermione ? I`d never imagine anything like that, it was clear that Harrys love was Ginny, of course, I made a more general point visioned troughout the series, shown on different characters but all the same -- the selfless power of pure friendship and love. It was more about comparing the suprisingly heroic and most admirable act at the end of Prince, because he did not mind being without his girl for a while --- all he wanted was for her to be safe, because that is what love is about --- you value the other more than yourself, the act that you let spoil thanks to a push-up bra and who knows whatever else. It won't be so naive (though I would like to be) to think that every relationship would be based on pure love and everyone would be ascetic to that poin, but sill, there are differences and this was one of them. And if I haven't made myself clear enough --- I consider the whole point of the series the message of the power and importance of pure love and friendship, of sacrifice for others, of everything that makes you a Voldemort-opposite, simply caring. I do not know where you got the Hermione-idea from, I`ve always thought that she and Ron were certain.
Melindaleo Saturday 29th March 2008 09:53
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Well, we're all entitled to our opinions. Thanks for taking the time to express yours.
You don't get it. do you ? The Power Dark Lord Knows Not is meant to be love, not s*x. It's interesting how you describe the "best moment of Harry`s life", but if Harry himself would read something like that, I assure you he won't like it. You,. in this story, dropped love, in its purity and supreme selflessness as expressed troughout the books, Harry`s moral power, the determination to protect whom he loved, his character, for exchange for some damned selfish relationship based on physical attractivity. That`s not all right, is it ? You miss the most important point of the whole Harry Potter series, like most people do, maybe just because they miss bits of something themselves. Compare your work to the Deathly Hallows. Think about it. (nb: besides that, your guesses about the DH have fascinating accuracy)
Melindaleo Saturday 29th March 2008 06:53
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I think I get it just fine, thanks. If you find taking love to that next physical step when the two were obviously ready and more than in love as selfish, perhaps it's your own view on what love consistes of that's skewed. I don't think the majority of us miss the point of what the whole series was about at all - and it was never about Harry's love for Hermione. Sorry - but I think it's perhaps you who should go back and take a second look at what really was happening.
Well, wow. I sort of dragged out the reading of these last few chapters because I didn't want this book to end.
I wish I had a copy of it, with a spine and everything, so I could curl up in bed and read it again.
You really did such a wonderful job with all the characters especially...well, especially all the characters!
I think your Ginny shines and stands out a bit more, because of her absence from most of DH. I was really hoping to see more of her in it, and I realized that the reason was because of you. If I had not read this story, with its full, rich unfolding of Ginny as a person (not just to be reckoned with, but who feels deeply and gives just as deeply, while still being true to herself) , I don't know that I would have missed her as much. I might have been satisfieed with DH being the trio's tale.
On another note:
Interestingly, I find it made sense that Hermione didn't like the use of live bait for fishing, but that she made no comment on the fate of the poor fish being hooked. I always felt that JKR should have meade her a vegetarian, a natural extension (no biases here!!) of her concern for elvish welfare.
Lastly, the type-o patroller in me found two. If you do a word search for "room" and "fly" you should get them.
Wait. That can't be lastly. I don't want to leave this review on a crit note!
I LOVED every minute of reading this story- and I am a very slow reader so that was a LOT of minutes! I thank you. And on to the Epilogue, which I don't recall from my first reading of TSH.
This was a excellent story and a pleasure to read. You have a talent for not only understanding human emotions, but putting them on paper, while fitting JKR's style.
Not only that, but you blended in Harry's epic struggles with Voldemort and the War perfectly. Im going to be severely dissappointed in JKR if the war makes Harry push Ginny away, they deserve each other SO, SO much. I really like how you captured the way that Harry's source of strength comes from his love of Ginny, and how their love makes them both stronger.
I really hope JKR can produce a equally satisfying book, but honestly, I think it will be near impossible for her to beat your epilogue.
This was the first fanfic i read, and now, im hooked. Ive read all of your other works, and loved them all too. (Power of Emotion displayed Harry's life and emotions better than in HBP)
Thanks for this work, and may many more come for our reading pleasure!!!
Great, great, great story! I would not be surprised to see most of this in the last book. I agree with the Harry/Ginny intimacy. You did it very tastefully. I applaud you and can't wait to read the epilogue.
I can't believe Iidn't review chapter 34! Sorry Melinda, exams had me stressing out like a maniac, so it completely slipped my mind! Either way this was a brilliant chapter, and that part at the end with Harry and teh Weasleys finally being connected as a family was brilliant! I adored it and it made me teary! But I was all smiles though, And the whole Harry andGinny becoming intimate was a very good call! It was very easy to buy considering what they've gone through.... it's not like they're 12 anyways.
Well that was fantastic. Please tell me there is an epilogue or something along those lines. I've absolutely loved reading your version of book 7, and it has been well.... MAGICAL. I think that is the word that best fits. The plot twists were incredible and you had me lost guessing at many points. I think that one of the most beautiful things that you have captured from canon is their powerful mystery. All the HP books are foremost a mystery and suspense. You had me hanging on the edge of my seat and wondering what could possibly happen next at many points throughout. Thank you so much for such an ingenious bit of story writing. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors as you delve deeper into fiction, especially if you plan on writing your own books now. Let the members of you site know when you finally make the transition and get published because I am sure that there are a good many of us that would pick it up.
Great Job! I can't believe it's almost over. I will miss these updates. Of course, I will avidly reread it many times.
I love the scene where Harry turns Snot around - so he isn't watching him & Ginny. That struck me really funny.
It's so right for Harry to have that peace & finally have a family of his own. I was glad to see you bring Draco around a bit - not all the way - which makes sense to his nature. Things should've changed some because of what all of them went through & you acknowledged those changes well.
Can't wait for the epilogue. You're a fantastic story teller. It's been such a pleasure to read your creations. You have a great imagination.
Beautiful, very appropriate and realistic chapter .
I'm sad there will be no more updates, but I'm also happy for you because finishing a story that is so good from beginning to end is a great achievement, I'm sure this fic will be on the list of the all time best HP fics ever and it must feel really good to know that you did something like that.
From now on you (like Harry) have your future in your hands and you can go anywhere you want with your writing and I'm sure you will do wonderful.
Now I have two book 7 to read to my children, yay!
Melindaleo Tuesday 7th November 2006 16:10
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Oh, wow! Thanks so very much. I really appreciate that. I'm thrilled with the way this story turned out. Thanks again.
OH MY GOSH!
I've been a dedicated reader of this story, and each time you updated I couldn't wait for the next chapter! I've been wondering how you could possibly put three more chapters plus an epilogue into the story after you'd basically finished a version of the seventh HP book. But this was fantastic! The story you've created is so amazing and different, you give JKR a run for her money! PLEASE continue to write stories, talent like yours shouldn't go to waste. Who knows, perhaps you'll end up writing your own series one day (one that sells for money, that is).
Melindaleo Tuesday 7th November 2006 16:09
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Oh, thanks so much! From your words to Fate's ears, I hope. I'm glad you enjoyed it and the slow wrap up could still surprise you.
I was surprised that Hermione did NOT protest the fish part of fishinG!
which I don't recall from my first reading of TSH. 
I adored it and it made me teary!
But I was all smiles though, And the whole Harry andGinny becoming intimate was a very good call! It was very easy to buy considering what they've gone through.... it's not like they're 12 anyways. 
Gemma Magginera
