Wow! What a truly amazing story! Your writing and plotting are so well done, so professional. I really enjoyed reading this, and it is just as enjoyable as the DH. For one, I liked that they were able to spend so much time with the Order, the other Weasleys, and even stay at Hogwarts--these we missed out on in DH that really made me happy in your story. And it's scary how many things you were in sync with Jo on: Remus' and Tonks' deaths, Ravenclaw's tiara, Harry being a horcrux., to name a few..it gave me chills. Anyway, I just had to tell you how much I appreciate this fanfic, and that I'm looking forward to reading your other stuff.
Thanks.
I love this story and actually like it a lot more than the real 7th book. This one just seems so much more fitting than the real book 7. I like the ending with the dursleys being killed. I would really like to see a 5 or so chapter story written on Harry and Ron going after Dudley. I think that would make an interesting story
Wow. Simply the best fan fiction I have ever laid my eyes upon. First of all, I want to say that JK Rowling has undoubtedly written the best books; there is simply no doubt, no one could ever write a better book than her, when it comes to Harry Potter, she created it for goodness sake.
However, your story is the best fan fiction I have read and I was blown away by it. The fact you had alot of striking similarities with the real book showed you both understand the books amazingly well and you are a bit psychic lol.
I was slightly put off by the end. The deaths of Vernon and Petunia seemed not to bother Harry in the slightest, which in turn bothered me slightly. I think he'd feel some sort of loss, even if it was nothing major, and the fact that Dudley is a prime suspect and Harry, as an auror, seemed to have no problem with it, gave me the chills a little.
Still, there are thing I like about your book that other authors missed out on. While you had romance, it wasn't too in-your-face (I'm all for romance, but I hate it when it's 90% romance, 10% action) and I'm glad you didn't go into detail about Harry and Ginny losing each others virginity because it would have made me cringe to read.
Best fan fiction I ever have read. I hope you write some sort of sequel. I would love to read it. Thank you for enlightening my hopes that not all fan fiction is ridiculous. I don't read many fan fictions that impress me or I enjoy reading, because they get too unrealistic and too focused on a single genre, but yours is certainly the best I have read to date.
I have just finished this story and found it unfathomably captivating, enthralling and yet, not without an element of poignancy - something you do not expect from a fan fiction. Like everyone else it seems; I felt obliged to write a review, for this work truly deserves it. I loved the profuse detail that you gave Ginny whilst letting her character blossom in her own right - not purely labeled "Harry's girlfriend" or "Ron's little sister", but a character given as much if not more concentration in the book than Ron and Hermione. I love that she isn't marginalized; she is a particularly understated character in JK Rowling's final book. The comprehensive knowledge you must have of the Harry Potter series so as to tie up all the loose ends whilst linking back to the smallest semblances of events from the previous books but still weaving it in to create a sense of coherence. The execution of all the lexicon to the highest degree of accuracy; yet still you supplied fresh, enigmatic chapter after chapter. It is something to be revered. The tiniest facet of constructive criticism I can only possibly muster is that I would have liked to have read more of Hagrid, this is just a personal sentiment and slightly selfish of me I know, but he has always been one of my favorite characters and often on of the key factors to Harry's growth in the previous JK books. Although I must concede you did bestow other characters such as Draco and Lupin with more "page space", which did compensate for this, and the augmented attention he shows towards Ginnie I suppose is a catalyst for the mitigation of attention towards Hagrid - this could maybe convey his increase in maturity as he ever more relies on a partner, rather that a 'father figure'.
I also loved the ending; what an ingenious idea of how to evolve Dudley's character, he is inevitably dark in depths.
Just got a few questions that I feel I must eek from such a proficient writer as yourself.
Do you have plans to extend the story after leaving it so open for more? Now I know many others have asked the same question, but it has been some time since you finished and I was just wondering if the thought had just simply slipped from your mind. After all I have only just stumbled across this and I now find myself hungry for more.
What were your reactions to the latest HP book and the surreal similarities?
How did you become so good at writing? I to at some point would love to write something similar to this. How did you hone your skills and can you recommend any books, websites etc for me?
And can you personally recommend any other fan fictions?
I have just finished this story and found it unfathomably captivating, enthralling and yet, not without an element of poignancy - something you do not expect from a fan fiction. Like everyone else it seems; I felt obliged to write a review, for this work truly deserves it. I loved the profuse detail that you told of Ginny and that you haven't marginalized her; she is a particularly understated character in JK Rowling's final book. The comprehensive knowledge you must have of the Harry Potter series so as to tie up all the loose ends and execute all the lexicon to the highest degree of accuracy; but still you supplied fresh, enigmatic chapter after chapter is something to be revered. The tiniest facet of constructive criticism I can only possibly muster is that I would have liked to have seen a little more of Hagrid, this is just a personal sentiment and slightly selfish of me; however, he has always been one of my favorite characters and often the key to Harry's growth in the previous JK books. Although I must concede you did bestow other characters such as Draco and Lupin with more "page space", which did compensate for this, and the augmented attention he shows towards Ginnie and lessened to Hagrid could maybe convey his increase in maturity as he ever more relies on a partner, rather that a 'father figure'.
I also loved the ending; what an ingenious idea of how to evolve Dudley's character, he is inevitably dark in depths.
Just got a few questions that I feel I must eek from such a proficient writer as yourself.
Do you have plans to extend the story after leaving it so open for more? Now I know many others have asked the same but it has been some time since you finished and I was just wondering if the thought had just slipped your mind. After all I have only just stumbled across this and am hungry for more.
What were your reactions to the latest HP book and the surreal similarities?
How did you become so good at writing? I to at some point write something similar to this. How did you hone your skills and can you recommend anything for me?
And can you personally recommend any other fan fictions?
I have just finished this story and found it unfathomably captivating, enthralling and yet, not without an element of poignancy - something you do not expect from a fan fiction. Like everyone else it seems; I felt obliged to write a review, for this work truly deserves it. I loved the profuse detail that you told of Ginny and that you haven't marginalized her; she is a particularly understated character in JK Rowling's final book. The comprehensive knowledge you must have of the Harry Potter series so as to tie up all the loose ends and execute all the lexicon to the highest degree of accuracy; but still you supplied fresh, enigmatic chapter after chapter is something to be revered. The tiniest facet of constructive criticism I can only possibly muster is that I would have liked to have seen a little more of Hagrid, this is just a personal sentiment and slightly selfish of me; however, he has always been one of my favorite characters and often the key to Harry's growth in the previous JK books. Although I must concede you did bestow other characters such as Draco and Lupin with more "page space", which did compensate for this, and the augmented attention he shows towards Ginnie and lessened to Hagrid could maybe convey his increase in maturity as he ever more relies on a partner, rather that a 'father figure'.
I also loved the ending; what an ingenious idea of how to evolve Dudley's character, he is inevitably dark in depths.
Just got a few questions that I feel I must eek from such a proficient writer as yourself.
Do you have plans to extend the story after leaving it so open for more? Now I know many others have asked the same but it has been some time since you finished and I was just wondering if the thought had just slipped your mind. After all I have only just stumbled across this and am hungry for more.
What were your reactions to the latest HP book and the surreal similarities?
How did you become so good at writing? I to at some point write something similar to this. How did you hone your skills and can you recommend anything for me?
And can you personally recommend any other fan fictions?
Oh my god, Melinda!!!! *tacklehugglespouncestacklehugglespounces* I don't think that I got as much out of this story when I first read it as I do now. I love it. Tons. You and your betas have done an absolutely fantastic job!!!! Hmm... I'm not quite sure how I feel about the Dursleys at the end. Was it Dudley who did it? ... Meh... *shrugs* But.. I love everything else! I love how Harry and Ron keep bothering Snape, and I love how baby James is written; he's so cute! You've written the ships so well, though in the beginning, I thought the Ron/Hermione was a bit forced and I had expected some arguments, but I still really like it! And you've made me love my favorite ship, Harry/Ginny, even more . Thank you thank you thank you thank you so much! I'm so grateful to you for writing this fic.
Forever!
~ June
Melindaleo Sunday 18th May 2008 13:47
34: Epilogue (Author Response)
Hi June!
Thanks for the review, and I'm even more thrilled that you still enjoyed it the second time around.
I did leave it open-ended with the Dursleys, but yes, in my mind it was Dudley. He proved himself a bully, he also had leadership abilities despite his lack of smarts. He was the leader of his little gang, after all, so he can gain followers. I think with the right - or wrong - magical influence, he could be some trouble.
I have to agree that I think your version of year Seven is better than JKRs.
I did not particularly like the Elder Wand business. I thought your story very reasonable, except for Voldomort leaving Hogwarts alone until the end of the year - you could have just had a shorter time between those events.
I also appreciate that you managed to avoid all the cliche's - no super powers, no Heirs/powers, no super-rich Harry, no AU characters to save the day.
Just very well done with the standard characters and normal teen-aged viewpoints, using your own plot elements. Well done. I'll have to read it again some time.
I read your story right after DH and I enjoyed both.
But there are many parts of your story that I prefer: Tonks and Lupin´s deaths are so much more meaningful in your version. And I really like your more active endfight, the original is too much talk for my taste. And of course G/H is really well-done! I love bad Snape!!!
You got my convinced then that fanfiction can be fun and of quality.
That cliffhanger with Dudley really calls for Book 8! We´re waiting....
Hey, I actually downloaded your book, thinking it's the Deathly Hallows, and read it right through to the end, with that same knowledge. I only realized it's not by J.K Rowling after I had finished. I've GOT to tell you:
That book is a MASTERPIECE!! I'm serious! It had to be the best I've ever read, and I've read quite a lot of famous books. It was so emotionally engaging, throughout the entire story. I know about J.K Rowling's work. YOURS BLOWS HER VERSION AWAY! Especially the part about what kind of things Harry has to do to succeed, and the pressure and maturity that builds upon him until the end.
One part that really blew me away was at the end of the book, in the final battle against Voldemort. WHERE did you come up with such a genius story? This conflict between Love and Hate? How his Love of his friends gives him the power to defeat one who knows only Hate? I was literally in tears when Harry passes into the Locked Room in the Department of Mysteries. This is the room of the mystery of Love, between Life and Death, where there is nothing but the home he's always had, and where he finally meets his parents and loved ones! You have GOT to show Rowling your book! That story is just incredible. Another aspect of how it's so good is the pure intensity of Harry and Ginny's romance. It affected me even more than it would have, since I was actually listening to "Whisper" by Evanescence while reading the final duel between Harry and Voldemort. Listen to that song, and think of the story, every word in its lyrics makes sense.
Thank you so much! I truly enjoyed your story. You are obviously very talented and know how to capture your readers. Now I can't wait to read your other works. I would recommend this to any Potter fan - actually anyone who wants to read a good story. Once again, great story!
I loved this ending!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha loved the part with the news paper article
I liked this story waa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aay more then DH there was more ginny and harry and ron and hermonie, although i suppose that JK wouldnt have been able to put in some of the things that you had
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thanks for the good times (and the sad and bad times) I have enjoyed them all ... a second time !
Forever!
