I am enjoying this story as much as I did The Hog's Head . You're doing a great job building on the foundation of story line you set up in The Hog's Head but the plot of this work stands apart. After reading the note at the begining of this story, I found myself ticking off the portions of the story that drew upon the foundation from the The Hog's Head . Nicely done!
One of my favorite thriller writers does that in his stories and I think that's one reason his stories appeal to me. When he mentions older book plots or scenes, it brings back a lot of those memories and it helps re-identify with the character. A recall of all the old stories comes to mind. It's a great quality.
I like the struggle you've placed in lives and I also like the way you've written their handling of such a situation. Not liking circumstances the way they occur, but having the willingness to say, "Screw them, I'm fine without all of that" is typical of people who appreciate life and find true worth in their love.
Great job, Peter!
Cheers,
~Sean
MyGinevra Wednesday 11th November 2009 14:37
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Sean,
Thank you for this long and thoughtful review, those are the best kinds. Well, except maybe for the gushing ones with zillions of smilies. Having a reader say that he is enjoying the story is all that a writer can ask for.
I just sent chapter 12 back to my beta with the edits, so it should be posted very soon.
hmmm... interesting... I wonder why the room is like that
urg... there was something else that i wanted to say but for the life of me i just cant remember...
hopefully you finish this soon! I dont want to forget everything that happened lol... so normally i wait till the story is done but i made an exception
MyGinevra Sunday 8th November 2009 21:17
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The next chapter should be up soon; my beta has had it for a week. There are only 14 chapters in the story, so you won't have to wait long.
hmmm... interesting... I wonder why the room is like that
urg... there was something else that i wanted to say but for the life of me i just cant remember...
hopefully you finish this soon! I dont want to forget everything that happened lol... so normally i wait till the story is done but i made an exception
hmmm... interesting... I wonder why the room is like that
urg... there was something else that i wanted to say but for the life of me i just cant remember...
hopefully you finish this soon! I dont want to forget everything that happened lol... so normally i wait till the story is done but i made an exception
I love the way you write this "They kissed, and their day ended the way it began." So sweet
It's beginning to look like my theory about someone trying to resurrect the Dark Lord might not have been too far off ......
MyGinevra Tuesday 3rd November 2009 10:02
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Well, Bev, you know that is my favorite scene.
You will find out about your theories soon; there are only three more chapters. And I have to admit that I lied to you, although inadvertently. It's in the NEXT chapter that there will be changes of location, dramatic action, all that exciting stuff.
I really enjoyed this chapter the most of any you have posted so far. We are really able to see the love that exists between Harry and Ginny without all of the "world's drama" getting in the way. I was also very pleased to see Percy back alive. I was worried for a bit that the Weasleys were going to lose another son, so close to the anniversay of the battle and Fred's death.
I can't wait to see what happens in Godric's Hollow.... as always you leave us thirsting for more.
(If I had to venture a guess, I would say that this is the day that Ginny gets pregnant with James... 4 times in 24 hours... go Harry!)
MyGinevra Tuesday 3rd November 2009 09:24
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Glad you liked the chapter so much. Writing about their love is what I enjoy doing the most.
lives and I also like the way you've written their handling of such a situation. Not liking circumstances the way they occur, but having the willingness to say, "Screw them, I'm fine without all of that" is typical of people who appreciate life and find true worth in their love.
Having a reader say that he is enjoying the story is all that a writer can ask for.
