I am fairly new to reading fanfiction, and most that I've read is entertaining. Your's is so richly inventive and well written, that it stands out for me. I really enjoy the original characters you've created. I enjoy the spin on Harry (a little less angst than I usually see - thank God) very much. One of my favorite moments was when, after realizing he'll be "under the radar," he practices household cleanup charms at Privet Drive for the first time. A simple, but very effective moment. I love Jasmine, although her life seems a bit unenviable at present. I look forward to updates.

 Hey there Kokopelli!

I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know I've been following your story for a few months now and I absolutly love it! You do an awesome job of portraying the HP characters, I wait in suspense for the next chapter!!!!

I started reading this at SugarQuill.net and then had to come here to finish reading what you've posted so far. Then, I had to sign up at this site, even though this is the only story I've read here, just so that I can find out what happens!

A wonderful story! Very imaginative! I'm truly enjoying Abelard and his mentorship as well as the Snow Dragons and their magic. Great development of wandless magic. The romances developing seem straight from canon.

I've spent the whole day these nineteen chapters and I'm eagerly looking forward to more!

Thanks!

Bramble

So I finally got a chance to read this and I don't have to leave you a proper review. Sorry! But I enjoyed the chapter as much as always.

I though you did a very nice job having Harry and Ginny feel each other out -- both with words and with magic through legilimency. The latter connection was a very nice tough considering it just further reinforces that connection you've been hinting at for so long but the characters themselves don't see (or don't want to see).

I also found their need to overcome lingering doubts very appropriate. Ginny comes across like a girl who had given up and is thrust into a situation she doesn't fully understand with the dragon magic. You certainly make her disbelief at Harry's initial interest plain enough. It's different seeing Harry as the outgoing one in an H/G fic, but it really makes sense considering the background.

Anyway, I'd write more, but I'm literally falling asleep at the keyboard. But good job as always.
-KC

I don't believe that I've mentioned before just how brilliant you really are. I love this story, and you've done incredible things with it ever since I started reading it back on Gryffindor Tower.

All right, you mentioned two homages in this chapter, and to me that's a challenge. I don't know if this is the one you mean (I doubt it), but in a previous chapter Moody said that Moey's real name was Maureen Knight, who is the Cannon's Seeker in After the End. I'm pretty sure there's another one in here, but I need to review AtE again to confirm it.

The Goblet of Fire homage to Archie was the "Just think of it as a healthy breeze" which of course refers to his aversion to trousers and a prediliction for women's nightdresses, since he prefers "a healthy breeze around my privates!"

Fantasmic story so far.  I have only just joined you on this ride, and I must say it is enjoyable. Will Jasmine get permission to train Ginny?  I look forward to more. 

Update soon

HermioneGreen

It was definitely worth waiting for this chapter; and it was good of you to pay homage to sweet old Archie from GOF, who "...like[s] a healthy breeze" around his privates, much to the dismay of Ministry wizards concerned with muggles and our concerns over gender-normative clothing!

I so enjoy watching how you allow the characters to evolve, and look foward to Chapter 20.

Rachel

Ah, the long awaited Cooking with Harry. :-)

The slow pace is still driving me up a wall, but I like it that way. I liked your dragon-linking especially.

I absolutly LOVE this story! I can't wait for the next update!

Please carry on writing.

Thanks for your kind words.

They're not bonded yet, but they're getting there, otherwise I wouldn't have anything to write about in Chpt 20.

I was surprised that my stories got nominated in as many categories as they did - I'm not sure that people read the qualifications for each category as carefully as I did.  If the score were Olympic Style (Gold, Silver & Bronze) I would have medalled a few times, but on the whole, I'm happy with how things came out.  Like the Detroit Tigers of my youth "there's always next year!"

Regards,

JEC (Kokopelli)

Ohhhhhh! I can't wait to read more about the Dragon magic....purring and growling what a combo.

Obsidiana

Ohhhhhh! I can't wait to read more about the Dragon magic....purring and growling what a combo.

Obsidiana

Thank you, Kokopelli, for this update.  True, I have been waiting like everybody else - but she who waits for something good, never waits in vain.  And this was really good.  I loved all the G/H interactions, Harry's magic, and his growing ability to communicate his feelings.  You write wonderfully and I also love the spiritual touches to your work.  Great.  And now I'll have to carefully re-read both this fic, AtE and GoF, to see if I can find the homages.  If I can manage to find the time.

Thank you for giving me a very good reason get a home over here too, besides SQ...  I decided a long time ago to only read the fics published at the Quill to make sure I didn't 'waste' too much time in HP fandom.  I have changed my mind now, of course - and my problem now is that none of my friends have remotely the same interests in Potterverse as I do.  Too bad.

Sending you all the writer support I can manage...  Hugs, Amamama

This story ends September 1, 1996.  Accordingly, unless Snape is riding on the Hogwarts Express, we won't see him in the normal course of events, as I don't have him in my outline for Chapters 20 or 21.

I'm saving something special for Severus, but that will wait for another story.

Yes, Harry and Ginny are well on their way to becoming dangerous,  but they don't know the half of what they can do yet.

As to the cow line, you have St Margarets to thank for that - the original had something much harsher.

Glorious.  Just Glorious.

Harry and Ginny are perfect.  No superpowers, no fairy-tale romance, they really do *feel* like a pair of teenagers trying to work through some difficult spots.  I've never once in this whole story had any problems with the suspension of disbelief.  It's magic.  (Now if only they'd get around to the snogging.    I'm kidding.  I know it's not "right" yet.  I'm just impatient as all get out.)

More!  Write More!

The homage to Archie is the "healthy breeze" line.

Wonderful chapter!  I always love reading your story, because not only is it well written, but the chapters are nice and long!  The Harry & Ginny day was lovely, with lots of fun moments.  Harry's flirting was really cute, and I'm glad that Ginny finally agreed to the "courtship". 

 Well, I'm glad for you, really I am.  Plotz away. 

I have no clue as to when 20 will be out - it's going to be huge, as it covers a bit less than a month.  Each of the prior chapters covered a day or two at the most. It will have a little something for everyone, except for those incorrigible people who want an H-G smooch.  Sorry, that comes in the sequal. 

 

JEC (kokopelli)

Geez, it's been so long since I have read AtE I wouldn't even begin to guess.  I guess I need to read it again.  I really think the best part of this chapter was the flying scene.  I could really imagine the grace and elegance of both Harry and Ginny zooming around.  The fact that he let her 'drive' so to speak really shows how much she means to him.  What a lovely scene, and romantic too :)  I am looking forward to more.

Angie

P.S.  I am glad your 'problem child' is doing better.  My friend's favorite saying is 'This too shall pass', which does prove true in most all cases. 

 Awesome! I like cooking!Harry! In fact I want a Harry for myself! Lucky Ginny!

 &