When Luna was taken from the train I had actual tears in my eyes. They started to fall when her father realised that she was gone. Only powerful writing can do that to me.
I was a little sceptical of the overly emotional Ginny and the slightly (for my way of thinking) under emotional Molly at the train station, but I LOVED the scene at the end with Fred and George and the firewhisky!
Kathryn Saturday 4th July 2009 22:51
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I'm sorry, I just realised that I haven't responsed to your review yet and I don't want to think it was because of the points that you made. I really apperciate all comments afterall, its what helps grow as writers and there is really no point in standing still.
was a little sceptical of the overly emotional Ginny and the slightly (for my way of thinking) under emotional Molly at the train station
That was a scene that I played out a couple of times and looked at all possible reactions she may have had. I ended up by picking the one that I thought was different, which I believed still worked in the context of the piece. By this point Ginny is broken and she doesn't think she can loss anymore (how wrong can the girl be) so that is why she breaks down, she can't hold it together anymore.
I LOVED the scene at the end with Fred and George and the firewhisky!
Thank you, i love that scene too.
Once again, I am sorry on taking so long to get back to you.
Oh my. Even though I know what's coming (Luna, etc), I can't help but be on the edge of my seat! This is very well written, and I have to say, I'm impressed that Ginny didn't try Firewhiskey sooner to try and forget for a little while. I particularly liked how she ran to Molly at the train station. She fought, but lost, and needed her mother. I look forward to more soon, thanks for this story!
Kathryn Monday 18th May 2009 06:42
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Oh my. Even though I know what's coming (Luna, etc), I can't help but be on the edge of my seat!
Thank you.
I'm impressed that Ginny didn't try Firewhiskey sooner to try and forget for a little while.
Well she was at Hogwarts with a Hogsmeade ban too.
I particularly liked how she ran to Molly at the train station. She fought, but lost, and needed her mother.
Tut, Tut! As I sit here sipping my whisky, I think it is disgracefull that Ginny is drinking at her age. Seriously, this is a scary story with a dark plot but I am sure it will all turn out O.K. at the end.
Kathryn Monday 18th May 2009 06:35
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Tut, Tut! As I sit here sipping my whisky, I think it is disgracefull that Ginny is drinking at her age
Well Ginny is actually only a few months short of the legal drinking age in wizarding Britain.
Seriously, this is a scary story with a dark plot but I am sure it will all turn out O.K. at the end.
Hogwarts and Britain was a very hard place in DH, luckily we do know it works out in the end as this follows the DH canon/book.
I am loving your story. I like the fact that you are showing what poor Ginny (and many others) had to go through during that year at Hogwarts. I also love your characterizations. They are all so realistic. I cannot wait to read more of your story! Great work!
Kathryn Monday 18th May 2009 06:31
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I am loving your story.
Thank you and I'm honoured to be your first review.
I like the fact that you are showing what poor Ginny (and many others) had to go through during that year at Hogwarts. I also love your characterizations.
Well I honestly believe there is no point in sugarcoating it and from what we saw in DH Hogwarts were not an easy place to be.
Aww... Fred'n'George being good brothers and better brothers! Very sweet... I do wonder how they convince Ginny to stay home and not go back to Hogwarts though...
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:57
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They still have time, Ginny doesn't leave Hogwarts til Easter.
What I really like about your story is we expect these scenes - the kidnap, the stealing of the sword, forbidden forest detentions and so on from canon, but I still finding myself holding my breath with every word as they are so well written.
What I really like about your story is we expect these scenes - the kidnap, the stealing of the sword, forbidden forest detentions and so on from canon, but I still finding myself holding my breath with every word as they are so well written.
What I really like about your story is we expect these scenes - the kidnap, the stealing of the sword, forbidden forest detentions and so on from canon, but I still finding myself holding my breath with every word as they are so well written.
You really have broken Ginny haven't you, put so much she is barely coping.
Well the Fred scene is heartbreaking, I believe it is the scene where Ginny is crying into her mothers arms in the middle of Kings Cross, Ginny maybe strong, but she can't deal with everything and is still really a kid, she'll bounce back but needs time and support and this scene shows that.
Great writing.
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:51
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Well the Fred scene is heartbreaking, I believe it is the scene where Ginny is crying into her mothers arms in the middle of Kings Cross, Ginny maybe strong, but she can't deal with everything and is still really a kid, she'll bounce back but needs time and support and this scene shows that.
Even a girl as strong as Ginny needs her mum at times.
Then the Fred/Ginny/George scene must you continue to break our hearts. It was so sweet but so sad. Very well written.
One question though, this Andrew who Fred was refering to, is he the same Slytherin kid that 'taught' Ginny a lesson in one of the very early chapters, he was called Andrew Harper right?
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:46
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One question though, this Andrew who Fred was refering to, is he the same Slytherin kid that 'taught' Ginny a lesson in one of the very early chapters, he was called Andrew Harper right?
Fred!
Poor Ginny, her burden seems to grow bigger and bigger. How much more can the girl bear? :sigh:
Alcohol? Hmm... I´m curious to see Molly when she finds out!
Great, great story.
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:38
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Poor Ginny, her burden seems to grow bigger and bigger. How much more can the girl bear? :sigh:
Oh I haven't finished putting her through the mill yet, just think, we haven't even got to the battle of hogwarts yet with fred, and good few others that ginny is very close too.
Alcohol? Hmm... I´m curious to see Molly when she finds out!
i've missed this story... such good writing, although the chapters are so short, wish i could just fast forward time and read your entire story in one time
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:30
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Thank you.
such good writing, although the chapters are so short
Although I aim for 5000 words I would be the first to admit I don't always get there.
the big news that they took Luna. And I let them. I was big headed enough to think it was me they wanted but it was Luna. The Death Eaters just took her. We've no idea what is going to happen to her, I dread to think about that. And selfishly I don't know how I'm going to manage without her. She keeps me sane, stops me from really losing it. Why are they taking everyone I care about away from me?
The guilt and heartbreak in this passage are absolutely palpable. Well done, my friend. The scene with the twins, while providing a tiny bit of lightness that was very much needed, also breaks your heart because we know it is the last time she will enjoy being with her twin brothers. Outstanding!
Kathryn Sunday 17th May 2009 03:28
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Thank you.
The scene with the twins, while providing a tiny bit of lightness that was very much needed, also breaks your heart because we know it is the last time she will enjoy being with her twin brothers. Outstanding!
Thank you again, even its not quite the last time, we still have the rest of Christmas and Muriels.
I´m curious to see Molly when she finds out! 
