Wonderful! Mrs Weasley is such a tease! And what is it about mothers and cooking? (My skills are probably on a par with Harry and Ginny's.) Ah, the clock - I could just imagine Ginny's face - first making the joke, and then contemplating the horrible possibility that it might actually be true. Or at least teasing Harry with it - he is so cute! And I also really enjoyed the first half - the mystery is shaping up very well and Seamus is a hoot! (NB No word swallowing required - as I very well knew!)
Wild Magelet Wednesday 18th January 2006 14:16
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I know - my own mother occasionally hints at my cooking dinner, but she doesn't really make disparaging comments about my skills, or lack of. She could, however, since she's a fantastic cook and makes me feel completely inept in comparison. Although I guess that's really nothing to complain about, living with a fabulous cook!
I'm glad you like Seamus; I love him in the books. "baboon brandishing a stick" had me giggling for ages.
i really enjoyed reading this fic! a great companion to truth under fire and the ginny harry fluff was just awesome. i love the mystery and action vibes and really am curious as to who this o'clock killer might be, i'll be waiting for updates!
actually you introduced me to this site (inadvertantly i'm sure) as i was checking out your profile on fanfiction.net why don't you post this story there as well?
Wild Magelet Wednesday 4th January 2006 23:58
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Thanks so much for taking the time to come over here and then comment. And I'm so glad you found PhoenixSong, because it has some of the best Harry/Ginny fiction ever. I might post it on ff.net, yeah, I hadn't actually thought of it for some reason. Thanks again!
Hahaha. ROTF!!! Ahh, I can just see his eyes light up right at the end. And oh my gosh, if I could hardly contain my mortification at the situation, I can only wonder what it felt like for them, lol. No worries, I'm still entranced by what you've got here and am officially a dedicated fan; you've got my reviews forever (I guess you're stuck with me whether you like it or not! ). Well done, WM!
Delani
Wild Magelet Saturday 31st December 2005 23:44
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*Will be thrilled to be stuck with you as a reader* Hee. So glad you're still enjoying it, and, yes, I feel the mortification too, lol. If that happened to me, I seriously wouldn't be able to face my parents for a year.
The more I read of your writing, the more I start loving it. This has everything I like in a story: mystery, romance, 'grown-up' canonnical characters... I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter !
Wild Magelet Friday 23rd December 2005 23:57
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So relieved you're enjoying it so far! I really appreciate your commenting. Hope to have the next chapter up before the New Year, although, as it's set on Christmas Day, it'll be a little off with the timing! :) Thanks for reading!
This story is interesting in an amusing way. You somehow have a scene both be serious and light at the same time, and it makes this fun to read. Interesting MO for the murders, can't wait for the next chapter.
Wild Magelet Friday 23rd December 2005 23:55
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I'm glad you're enjoying so far! I try to keep things light and not completely angsty, although it will get a bit darker, I expect. Hope to update before the New Year. Thanks so much for reading!
Oh, I just love Harry and Ginny... *happy smile* (and geroff, Mrs Weasley!) But apart from that, this is developing like a detective story, isn't it?
Wild Magelet Monday 19th December 2005 15:19
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I know - those Weasleys with their bad timing!
Yeah, it is a bit of a detective story. I'm a mystery novel addict, although this is probably the last time I'll attempt to write one. Angst is easier, lol. Less chance of ending up with a plot with more holes than a sieve.
Thank you for reading! I really appreciate the comment.
Your dialogue is amazing - it sounds perfectly natural.
Are Harry and Ginny married? I can't remember if it said so or not.
Wild Magelet Monday 19th December 2005 01:29
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Thank you! I always have trouble with the dialogue and I always think it sounds a bit stilted in my head, so I'm really glad if it came across naturally to you.
No, they're not married at this point. Just dating and living together. Can you hear a bunch of disapproving Weasley males, hee?
Thanks again for the really encouraging comment! And Merry Christmas!