I liked the morning scene at the Burrow - Charlie, Percy, Ron and Bill
I loved the ceremony, I think it was one of the most beutiful commemorative ceremonies I´ve ever read in any FF
Hmm, the Memorial seems nice, it´s a pity we can´t get a picture...
And I can´t really believe your story is coming to an end!
Grandma Kate Friday 9th October 2009 22:32
9:Memories and More - May 1999 (Author Response)
Thank you Ocean Dream, I love writing the Weasley brothers. They have such different personalities.
Once I'd realized that Molly deserved an Order of Merlin, First Class- the rest of the ceremony just fell into place. I thought a memorial grove with benches would a be a peaceful place to remember the fallen.
My friend Kathryn wrote a very different version of Ginny's Sixth Year (Hogwarts Rebellion). She working on Ginny as a professional Quidditch player now. I bet you would enjoy them.
I really really enjoyed this chapter - I really think it is the best you have ever written. Althgough I had to admit that I would loved to have seen more Quidditch - but then thats my personal choice.
Enjoy the retirement - I know Gerry is going to after the numbers of words/chapters we have given her this year!
Grandma Kate Sunday 27th September 2009 23:24
9:Memories and More - May 1999 (Author Response)
Hey Mate! We seem to have a mutual admiration going since I think the final chapter of Hogwarts Rebellion is your finest yet. Have a great holiday and return to England.
I really finished writing about three months ago and have been cleaning closets ever since. I still have boxes of jumbled stuff on the sofa bed in my study.
‘Ron and I have to band together to rescue our other blue-eyed brother.’
It must warm Molly's heart to see that her other children have accepted Percy unquestioningly back into the fold but
Molly told them to play nice
she still rules the roost! What a great peek at the future that is just now beginning to unfold. Excellent as usual!
Grandma Kate Sunday 27th September 2009 08:33
9:Memories and More - May 1999 (Author Response)
Thank you again for all your help. It has been a busy year for you with Kathryn and I writing on the same timeline for quite a while. We have different points of view but pretty much told the same story.
Yes, I love the interaction between Molly and her children. She and Arthur will always be parents but will enjoy being empty nesters.
How wonderful that Molly was given the honor of receiving a 'Order of Merlin'. So deserved to a woman that tried everything to keep it all together.
I also want to compliment you on the fact that it was NOT Gwenog Jones that signed Ginny because Gwenog is a player and not a CEO at Holyhead Harpies, it always annoys me when people do that.
Just one more chapter to go?
*sighs in depression*
Hugz, C
Grandma Kate Sunday 27th September 2009 03:19
9:Memories and More - May 1999 (Author Response)
Collinda, you always make me appreciate how carefully you read my versions of the missing moments in the Harry Potter books. How could I not recognize what Molly (and all the other nurturing characters) contributed and continue to contribute to the wizarding world as they fight the forces of evil and rebuild society.
I rather thought that Hermione would be an excellent contract negotiator. I used to be the lead negotiator in collective bargaining of teachers' contracts so I know how almost any contract can be improved to better working conditions and morale.
Yes, it does seem as though I just started my simple story of Molly and Lily's friendship. Now their children are preparing to start their careers and marry, so it is time to stop for a while. I've been cleaning closets since I finished this story a few months ago. It is time to so other needed tasks.
