Hi there. Going to start reading again from the beginning and make my way through the chapters. It feels like coming home to read your stories - the words flow so smoothly and you really set the scene here for the horrors to come at Hogwarts. Cheers!
Kathryn Sunday 20th September 2009 17:10
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Well done, Mate! You've done a marvelous job of setting the tone for the year. I especially liked-
Carefully she lit one of the matches and held it up against the light before picking up the letter in her other hand. Within seconds it caught light and she let it fall into a bowl as it shrivelled up into ashes. Emptying the contents out the window, she let all her disappointments and longings fall with the remains of the letter. There was no time for all of that; there were much more important things than a broken heart.
Kathryn Saturday 4th April 2009 22:13
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I can't believe you are already reading and reviewing this when I started my year before you and have only reached the half way point.
Started the story just today.
Oh, I love your Ginny! You got her feelings about her family's protective treatment so right! And I enjoyed the letter(s) she wrote to Harry as it's something I would do in my teenage days :-)
Looking forward to the next chapters.
Kathryn Thursday 15th January 2009 05:33
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awesome chapter! can't wait to read the next one, hope you post it soon! Like a few people who've posted reviews on here i was a tad disappointed about that Ginny wasn't in DH a bit more so I'm really glad that you've decided to take on this'missing moment' keep up the good work!
Kathryn Thursday 31st July 2008 14:06
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thank you
Like a few people who've posted reviews on here i was a tad disappointed about that Ginny wasn't in DH a bit more
Same here, but to be honest. There were some great hints given to her role and I hope to build on them here.
I was so pleased to see this story, I feel as though Ginny's contribution in DH was completley forgotten. Despite her being in as much danger (or more) as the others. Once again, you've captured Ginny so well and I am looking forward to reading the rest.
Kathryn Thursday 31st July 2008 13:52
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I was so pleased to see this story, I feel as though Ginny's contribution in DH was completley forgotten.
I can see how you feel like that and part of me feels the same, but I do believe that she had some real quality moments which I hope to build on here.
You've been rec'd! I have just started a new HP Missing Moments community over on LJ and will be adding a link to this story. Hopefully, you'll get a few new readers although we're small, so I can't promise loads yet. Like everyone else, I have been waiting for someone to tackle this story although I haven't dared try it myself. I am definitely looking forward to more -- with a bit of a nervous feeling in my stomach. It's going to be a tough slog, I'm sure.
Kathryn Tuesday 29th July 2008 10:30
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You've been rec'd! I have just started a new HP Missing Moments community over on LJ and will be adding a link to this story
Thank you so much I'm honoured. I would be really grateful if you could give me the link to that.
Like everyone else, I have been waiting for someone to tackle this story although I haven't dared try it myself. I am definitely looking forward to more -- with a bit of a nervous feeling in my stomach. It's going to be a tough slog, I'm sure.
I'm sure it is too. I've had this story in my head for over a year now and for one reason or another I have avoid writing it til now, when it still is stuck in my mind.
You know, I think Ginny had a harder year than Harry. It's so good to see something from you again. I can't wait to see where you take us. Great job!
Kathryn Tuesday 29th July 2008 02:57
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As I said below, I am positive that Ginny had a harder year. She was in direct contact with Death Eaters on a daily basis and while she may not have helped herself at times, she was a key target before that - a Weasley bloodtraitor, Harry Potter's girlfriend and a good friend of a missing mudblood.
It's so good to see something from you again. I can't wait to see where you take us. Great job!
Dear Kathryn, I loved this when you let me have an early peek at the first chapter. I am so glad that you are writing "Ginny's Sixth Year" as only you can. I will be sure to read it when I finish my own story of Molly's POV about the same year.
Have fun on your new adventure, Kate
Kathryn Tuesday 29th July 2008 02:54
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Yeah, I can see how it would be confusing to read and write about the same year at the same time.
Good for you. it's a story that needs to be told. Enough with the pining away, already. We want ActionGinny!
Looking forward to more.
Kathryn Tuesday 29th July 2008 02:52
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Its actually a story that has been in my head since DH, but for lots of different reasons, I haven't tackled it, but since the ideas won't go away, welcome to the rollercoaster. I hope you enjoy it.
Very well-crafted start -- but does a shield charm cause someone on the other side of the shield to be pushed away from the caster?
The other thing that seemed just slightly "off" was Arthur's admonition to Ginny to "don't put yourself in danger" -- after having just told her that "Hogwarts will be a dangerous place" (and knowing that she was headed there). Perhaps were he to have said "unnecessary danger," that would be enough of a modifier to avoid the apparent inconsistency?
But other than those quibbles, the story so far is exceptionally well done, and I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Kathryn Tuesday 29th July 2008 02:44
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Thank you for your review and as always I'm always happy to address questions.
First the shield charm. I am positive that JKR was asked once in an interview why expelliarmus was able to knock Snape out in POA when it is only a disarming spell and she replied something along the lines that it was do to the force and energy put into the spell. Therefore in my reconding a shield charm used with force would act similar to a forcefield and just like with the x-men be able to force people back in this case knock them into a window.
As for Arthur's words, perhaps unneccessary danger would have been a better phrase. But I believe that Arthur is telling her in those words not to put herself in dangerous situations as Hogwarts is already a dangerous place for her to be and he is very right in this situation. I hope that makes sense.
Anyway, thank you again for reviewing and I hope you enjoy the rest.
