gymnastgal19
Thursday 28th February 2008 12:03 | The Seventh Horcrux |
uh oh!!! I hope that they get everyone to safety!!!
I think that they are housing the malfoys :p
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Brumhilda
Wednesday 31st October 2007 13:08 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Having reached the third chapter without a hitch, I can honestly say that I've read only one other fan fic that rivals this one. It was written by Muggle Momma.
I'm reading this long after the release of Deathly Hallows and assume, from the date on this chapter, that you wrote it with no knowledge of how the final book would play out. Dare I say that I like your version of the wedding attack better than JKs? O.K., I'll say it. |
gridley
Friday 20th July 2007 12:42 | The Seventh Horcrux |
I always like seeing Remus acting paternal to Harry. It just seems to RIGHT to me somehow.
Voldy seems to have one thing in common with a lot of fanfic authors - he can't let a good wedding go by without crashing the party. |
Vicki
Saturday 12th May 2007 07:26 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| brill, so excitting its two thirty am and i will have to read the next chapter. thanks |
Aqua Fountain*
Monday 22nd January 2007 03:44 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Hey, brilliant chapter.
But there's a problem with Harry's reaction to the Dementors and the Death Eaters. I think it should be something like:
'When some loud bangs were heard from outside the tent, Harry thought Fred and George had ignored their mother's warnings about not bringing any Weasley Whiz Bangs to the affair. It was only after the screaming started that he realized something was terribly wrong.
Harry was petrified. He realised what had come and he couldn't believe it. Here? Now?
He was startled out of his thoughts as Ginny drew out her wand. Coming back to his senses, Harry hissed"Stay beside me," beginning to walk towards the tent opening. He cursed himself for becoming so involved in the drama of his personal life that he'd completely ignored that feeling of unease that had plagued him this morning.'
This is just roughly what I thought you should have wriiten. Roughly
And I think you should have described the cold, hopeless feeling of the Dementors. Not refering to things like that made the encounter seem very normal to me.
You should have also mentioned how bad Harry might have been feeling at the sight of the Dementors.
On the other hand, very intersting chapter, well written I think.
Oh and because of
I also have to thank my third and final pre-beta, GhostWriter. He gives me a nice male prospective on things, and also, being an editor by trade, knocks down my word count and makes me get to the point. I call him a slave driver -- and I'm only half-joking -- because he usually starts asking me for the next chapter as soon as he's seen one. You can thank him for keeping this story moving.
I give my thanks to GhostWriter.
Once again good chapter.
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mione_16
Thursday 11th January 2007 20:19 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| This was a great chapter!!!!I love how ginny and harry finally got together again.!!! |
lacyrachil
Monday 20th November 2006 13:23 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Wow. Action, romance, more action...great chapter. Can't wait to see what you have in store. |
GryffindorDragon
Friday 17th November 2006 13:56 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Remus giving advice after pushing Tonks away .
Aw, Harry and Ginny lost in their own little world on the dance floor, so sweet . -- Nice of Gabrielle to that .
Nice action at the end; though hate to see dementors at a wedding.
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ninkenate
Tuesday 22nd August 2006 11:24 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| What a way to end a chapter. I really like the way you got Harry and Ginny back together. I loved your use of Remus to point out some needed facts to Harry. He knows from experience how hard it can be to be noble when it comes to someone you care about. Can't wait to read the next chapter. |
DailyProphetReporting
Sunday 6th August 2006 01:23 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Is it wrong for me to cheer the arrival of the bad guys? Actually, it's the whole second half of this chapter that has me wanting to cheer. As soon as Harry and Ginny walked back into the tent together, the pace and energy of the story skyrocketed, and I think that's great news.
Maybe it was because the start of this was so laid out by HBP or because I'm used to a very terse style of writing or because I just couldn't get myself to believe Harry's constant pining for Ginny, but (with the exception of Dudley's scenes) I wasn't particularly hooked by the plot until that moment. Now I am. I'm excited to see how the battle comes out, what becomes of Harry and Ginny's newfound openness, and how you transition the focus of the story to the hunt for horcruxes. There are so many fun possibilities.
Speaking of fun, I found this chapter quite humerous, too. The whole bra bit -- especially Hermione explaining things to Ron and Harry's, er, distraction -- was hilarious. And so were all the friendly, cordial reactions to [i]Jean-Luc[/i]. There's nothing quite like a character whose sole purpose is to be the focus of ire.
I also really liked how you used Gabrielle. Having her be the catalyst in bringing Harry and Ginny together after the annoyance you made her out to be earlier in the story was a nice twist.
Harry and Ginny being together? I can't say I'm particularly convinced by that, either, (I think we saw H/G in HBP because there won't be time for it in Book 7.) but I definitely find it preferable to all the confusion beforehand. As I said, I didn't much enjoy or believe the pining, and now it's out of the way, hopefully Harry will be able to focus on what he has to do. Plus, Ginny's presence adds another extremely interesting point of tension when it comes to actually searching for the horcruxes.
Anyway, you've definitely got my attention now. Thanks for all the hard work!
-KC |
critmo
Monday 24th July 2006 10:05 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| I'm surprised that you did bring Harry and Ginny together. It looked rather the other way for the longest part. And I'm surprised that the Minister tried to pull the same trick twice. |
DanAngelus
Thursday 29th June 2006 08:52 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Aww, Ginny and Harry working together as it should. i wonder where it leads from here though. I guess I'll have to read on.. Again a great chapter, I'm still really enjoying this fic! |
daniel_r_crazy22
Monday 12th June 2006 18:19 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| What a way to ruin an almost perfect wedding. |
Xaphania
Friday 5th May 2006 08:42 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Excellent chapter - I loved Harry and Ginny getting back together, and Harry's comments about her dress - fabulous!
Pity the happiness didn't last though...looking forward to reading on! |
snowbear96
Monday 3rd April 2006 08:15 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| OK there is no way you can just leave it like that! lol, I really want to read chapter 5 now. Melindaleo you still rock!!! |
hjdevnull
Wednesday 29th March 2006 18:32 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| This is another interesting chapter. The attack on the wedding seemed almost inevitable, but you picked a good time and setting to do it, with everyone clearing out. And congrats on the new website! That's very rad. |
Majick
Tuesday 28th March 2006 11:23 | The Seventh Horcrux |
You convinced me to start reading a Horcrux fic, darn you... I so wanted to do my own thing, with no influences. Alas, alak...
I must admit, I was a little cautious about reading this at first. The Dudley-is-a-wizard plot seemed shaky, and I was hoping for a little more fun with the Dursleys - especially Vernon. I'm also not too sure about the way Hermione changed the room - it spoke of significant power that I'm not sure Hermione possesses, although I may be wrong.
Oh, and Ron has seen Muggle garden gnomes before
However, as soon as you get Harry to the Burrow, everything snaps into focus. Poor, tortured Harry learns a few home truths - from everyone! Excellent to see Remus drawing on his own experiences - while Ginny has some fun as well.
I adore the wedding scene, from stag party to Dementors. Ginny's bolshy refusal to conform to anyone's image of her - bar, perhaps, Hermione's - is wonderful, and her dressin to impress certainly seems to have the desired effect. A shame that Harry didn't get to enjoy the whole package - although perhaps that will be his reward once everyone gets through the attack... Good to see he didn't try and send Ginny away once the attack starts, incidentally. That would have cost him a lot of points, from reader and sort-of-girlfriend.
Of course, Harry being Harry, he's taking the attack on himself. I fear he's about to learn a painful lesson regarding leadership. There seems to be blood in the air - and given that it's you... Either a Weasley's going to bite the dust, or Remus, or maybe Percy's going to come out of it a hero and everyone will have a moment of happiness before you march them off to war.
However you go, I - darn you - am here for the long haul. |
| Wednesday 29th March 2006 18:14 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Haha! You're last paragraph made me snort Diet Coke out my nose, lol! Given that it's me, is it? You think I'll kill another Weasley? When I had such a hard time doing it last time? It is the final battle - not everyone can survive, and I do find it silly when it's only the bad guys that get it. So...I'm thrilled you decided to give this a try even though you didn't want to. I hope I can make it worth it. |
poppyseed9759
Monday 27th March 2006 22:54 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Hey hey!!!
Well, as promised...here is my more "thorough" review. LOL
The monster in Harry's chest had been roaring with such intensity that Harry was shocked no one else could hear it. He'd been in a right foul mood, and most of the Weasleys had been giving him a wide berth because of it.
Oh HARRY! LOL! As much as I love Harry and Ginny, I always always appreciate the struggles they have to overcome in order to be together. In this case, despite feeling for Harry, I really liked Ginny flirting with Jean-Luc.
Maybe it's the girly side of me, knowing that, although Ginny obviously doesn't care much about Jean-lucifer, she still played the jealousy game.
And the monster in Harry's chest...LOL! I really appreciate your very well written incorporation of canon. I've read quite a few post-HBP stories, and yours by far is the most enjoyable.
The only slight positive to the whole situation was that Fleur had stopped pushing Harry to entertain Gabrielle. It was as if ever since Harry and Ginny's shouting match in the back garden, Fleur had a new pet project. She purposely arranged tasks and insisted that both he and Ginny needed to work on them together.
Awww...
I knew I always liked Fleur, no matter how cocky she can be.
She was stunning, and he was lost.
HAHAHA!!! Oh man, I swear I was half squealing in excitement and half grinning smugly as I saw how Harry was shocked at Ginny's appearance. LOL
The neckline of Ginny's dress suddenly appeared much lower than the modest cut of Gabrielle's, and Ginny's bosom looked as if it were barely being contained. Her robes no longer looked as if they had been made for a little girl at all.
LOL! Let the games begin!!!!
In doing so, she missed the appreciative look the Frenchman cast down her cleavage. Harry didn't miss it, however, and jumped to his feet.
Once again, it was Hermione who held him back. "Don't make a scene, Harry," she hissed.
Harry glared at her. "Did you see where he was looking?" he demanded crossly.
"Yes. The same place you were looking. Honestly, Harry. It's called a push-up bra," Hermione said, her cheeks turning pink.
"What the bloody hell has Ginny done to herself?" Ron demanded, finally finding his voice after Ginny and Jean-Luc had walked onto the dance floor. "That...that doesn't look like my baby sister, and I don't want all these blokes looking at that."
Alright, I know I'm quoting a lot, but I feel like I really want to point out everything I enjoyed. Afterall, I used to write fanfics too and ended up getting a real ego boost after some of the more thorough reviews.
Anyway, I love how naive and obvious Harry and Ron can be when it comes to things like this. Trust Hermione to be the one to bring them back down to earth. And Ron...I hope he never changes..haha!
Ekaterina was smiling knowingly at Harry, and he couldn't stand it.
Yeah, I'd be annoyed too. But in Harry's case, I can't help but laugh. I'm really glad that in the HP books, JKR really makes out the teens to be...well, TEENS, even if their predicaments are usually...not something teens would face everyday.
"Hi, Tonks. Hello, Remus," Harry said, shaking the older man's hand.
Besides H/G, I'm so THRILLED that R/T are officially canon!!!!
Now if only Ron could get a clue...
Fred and George stood there with arms akimbo, glaring at Percy, who was standing at the entrance, looking extremely uncomfortable. With him stood the Minister of Magic, dressed in his finery and bearing gifts.
Yeah, I was wondering if he would make an apperance. I'm glad to see that Scrimgeour is pretty much the same in your story. I am also curious as to how Percy is going act in this story, if he plays a role at all. I was hoping JKR would've reconciled him with the Weasleys by now, and I'm wondering what will become of Percy in the last book.
"As I said," Harry replied with dead calm, "you do what you have to do. Right now, I have a wedding to enjoy, and your presence is neither needed nor wanted here." With that, Harry walked away from a spluttering and very angry Minister of Magic, Ron following closely in his wake. Harry was amused to see Fred and George remain behind to escort Scrimgeour from the tent.
HAHA! Dumbledore's man though and through...
That was great!! I esp. liked the "your presence is neither needed nor wanted here" line.
He could hear that slight measure of uncertainty still in Ron's voice. Deciding to tease a bit, he asked sharply, "Did you get a nice look at her bum?"
LOL! And I'm REALLY excited to see how Ron and Hermione's relationship will play out when they're on the horcrux hunt.
They're just too cute!
"I zink it iz time to switch partners," Gabrielle said, shocking both Harry and Jean-Luc. She let go of Harry and wrapped her arms around her cousin. She said something in French as the two began to dance.
Chyeah...I was pretty shocked here, too. That was such a sweet moment. Though I didn't quote it, I liked how Gabrielle also held her head high when Harry looked back at her. I can see that she is every bit as observant as Fleur.
"I can't help it; I like the boobs. I like the whole thing. That dress is snug in places where school robes just aren't," Harry said earnestly.
Men can be prats ...
"No time to chat now, Jean-Luc," Harry said, handing him their empty glasses. "I promised my girlfriend the next dance."
...but they can also be quite endearing at times. Tee hee...
Staring desperately at the chaos around him, it occurred to Harry that he still hadn't seen either Ron or Hermione, and the feeling of hopelessness began to build in his chest.
That's what I'd like to know as well...
Again, awesome chapter! Like I said before, I really enjoyed your Power of Emotion and Curse of the Damned stories and was really excited to learn you would be writing this post HBP story.
Gosh, but it makes me sad to think there's only one more book left to go..
Anyway, KEEP IT UP! I look forward to your next update!!! LOL
~Ashley
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| Wednesday 29th March 2006 18:05 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
WoW! Talk about a nice, juicy review! Thanks so much for pointing out some specifics - I do appreciate that. I'm happy you liked the monster. Someone else said I was using it too much, but he really was my favorite character in HBP.
I'm glad to see someone else who enjoys the teens being teens. I always do, too.
As for Ron and Hermione...has it ever been smooth for them? *grin* |
Jake
Monday 27th March 2006 18:57 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Great chapter, I loved their reconciliation and I thought what you did with Gabrielle was perfect. Keep up the great work and update soon!
-Jake |
| Wednesday 29th March 2006 17:55 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! I'm so glad you liked Gabrielle, poor little thing. |
Niffler87
Sunday 26th March 2006 22:53 | The Seventh Horcrux |
omg, you're evil. how can you do this to me?
right, enough complaining, heres the review:
I'm *so* happy that Harry and Ginny are together!
hm... i think that about sums everything up. great chappy, as usual, horrible cliffhanger. I hope you update soon.
I'm off to bed,
Vira |
| Wednesday 29th March 2006 17:54 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
I'm glad you're happy they're together, but they still have some hardships to get through
I'm working on the next update. |
Bagelz
Sunday 26th March 2006 22:12 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Great chapter! I'm glad that we got past the 'Harry keeping Ginny from danger ' thing and I thought it was very nice the way Remus brought up James trying to protect Lily at first too ... good stuff! |
| Wednesday 29th March 2006 17:53 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. |
anniep
Saturday 25th March 2006 13:45 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Another great chapter from one of my favorite authors! I was so caught up in Harry & Ginny's reunion that I forgot about his premonition of trouble from the morning, and so the dementor attack totally surprized me. How stupid of me! This is one of Melindaleo's stories, so of course Harry can't have more than an hour of peace and happiness! |
| Sunday 26th March 2006 08:28 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee! Yay, than it worked - I tried to distract you (smirk). And, you're right - things can't be too easy on poor Harry. Neither can live while the other survives....right? |
jessy
Saturday 25th March 2006 09:12 | The Seventh Horcrux |
brilliant!
no words 4 how good it was!
keep it up
wonder where ron and hermy r?? |
| Sunday 26th March 2006 08:27 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. You'll find out where Ron and Hermione are next chapter. |
siobh007
Saturday 25th March 2006 02:46 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| great chapter!!! you really like to make harry suffer, don't you!!! as soon as he gets back with ginny, dementors crash the party !!! although I think it's very plausible... anywy, another great chapter, can't wait to getsome more |
| Saturday 25th March 2006 05:44 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee! Yep, I do - I get bored if it's all sweet and sappy. Besides, I'm a stay at home mom, remember? I get my frustrations out this way |
Domain
Friday 24th March 2006 16:31 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Melindaleo
Another great chapter! Harry and Ginny are so in Canon! I hope that Ron and Hermione are OK!
You are a great writer!!
Dome 36 |
| Friday 24th March 2006 20:15 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thank you!!! I'm thrilled to hear you say that right now. |
gwenstarr
Friday 24th March 2006 13:06 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Yea!! Yet another great chapter!! But where are Ron and Hermione?! I hate cliffhangers! yet they keep things interesting. Having Gabrielle push Harry and Ginny together was truly unique! I don't think I've seen one author do that before.
Keep up the good work!
~gwen
(oh yeah, and congrats on your own website! i just went and signed up to your mailing list!) |
| Friday 24th March 2006 20:13 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! I'm glad you liked Gabrielle's little trick. You'll find out about Ron and Hermione next chapter. |
Bart
Friday 24th March 2006 11:35 | The Seventh Horcrux |
What a fantastic chapter Melindaleo.
The minister being given what for (and then some!) Harry and Ginny being back together and not only that, working as a well oiled team, that even Molly acknowledges (well eventually anyway :lol as being perfectly able to do what needs doing.
And then the mystery, who is at Grimmauld Place? (I'm putting my Sickles on Draco or Snape), what has happened to Ron and Hermione? And if it's not good, are Harry and Ginny, going to test poor Molly's frayed nerves and resolve even further, by going to help?
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| Friday 24th March 2006 19:59 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Hee, thanks! I promise you'll get all your answers, I"m just not going to give them to you right now.
And, yes, poor Molly's nerves. My sympathy always lies with the mom. |
IHateSnakes
Friday 24th March 2006 04:48 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Great update, Mel. I look forward to more. S. |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:29 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! |
aschowin
Friday 24th March 2006 02:04 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Cool chapter. I have to say, I did not expect you to leave us with a cliffhanger, it's not something that you do often. So, they're back together again, thumbs up! I thought it was unfortunate that the wedding was attacked, they deserved one last night of peace. I especially liked Ron in this chapter, it really showed him maturing. And who is it that they're hiding at headquarters??? (dramatic music playing in the background)Great job. Hope to read more soon. |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:28 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Uh, oh - and I thought I did a lot of cliffies. Hmm, I'll have to work on that
Ron did show some maturity here, but he is our Ron - two steps forward, one step back, right... |
Arnel
Thursday 23rd March 2006 22:11 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Oh, poor tortured Harry...I'm really glad Remus set his thinking straight and that Gabriel gave him the final nudge so that he could enjoy the rest of the wedding dancing with and snogging Ginny. I loved his reaction to Hermione's news about the push-up bra and I'm glad to know that he truly appreciates and reacts appropriately to the beauty of the feminine form...lucky Ginny! I laughed aloud at her "He's an idiot." line...it's very Ginny to say it like it is. What made me feel really good was how trusting Mrs. Weasley was when Harry and Ginny assured her that she could leave them to go look after her guests and try to get them to safety. As for the happy couple, it looks to me as if they already know how to work with each other extremely well. It's an image that will stay with me for a long time.
Looking forward to your next chapter.
~Arnel~ |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:27 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Heh, I love poor, tortured Harry. I think Mrs. Weasley had come a long way by that scene in the hospital wing in HBP. She never once tried to push the "children" out when they talked that night. She'll still have her moments - she's a mom first, after all - but I think poor Mrs. W. gets the short end of the stick sometimes. |
Wolf's Scream
Thursday 23rd March 2006 22:05 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Quite well done; many thanks to Gabrielle for providing that "nudge" to Harry to finish what Remus had helped along, and get him to realize that he is, indeed, stronger with Ginny than without her.
Heh -- I'll need to take your word on the "stag party" stuff -- it's not part of my experience. |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:25 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks. Everyone gave our Harry a nudge, Gabrielle finally just pushed him over the edge. I wonder if something like that will happen in canon since it seemed to me that everyone was doing that to Remus, even if he wasn't listening. I can't wait to find out. |
poppyseed9759
Thursday 23rd March 2006 21:22 | The Seventh Horcrux |
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm practically GUSHING over this chapter...
Where the hell ARE Ron and Hermione?
And Harry and Ginny...oh my gosh...
I'm really...just completely speechless..
I'm actually supposed to be running an errand right now, but I checked for any updates before I left and immediately clicked on your latest.
MAN OH MAN. I promise to write you a REALLY thorough review later. There are SO many things I want to comment on. I don't know if I've ever read a chapter that has evoked so many emotions before this one.
Phew.
AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:24 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Well, I do look forward to the "thorough" review, but this one was quite nice, lol! You'll find out about Ron and Hermione next chapter. |
mary-v
Thursday 23rd March 2006 20:15 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Oh oh oh oh oh ohhhhhhhh. GAHH! I don;t know what else to say. AMAZING, amazing work. Just great! *worships you*
~Maria~ |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:22 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. |
melray1228
Thursday 23rd March 2006 19:44 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Hurray! Another chapter! I'm thrilled to see Ginny right where she belongs, fighting by Harry's side. Hopefully, this will help him see even more clearly exactly what he needs to do as far as she's concerned. I'm honestly not surprised to see Harry turning #12 into a refugee camp. It's so "Harry" of him. I'm a little concerned about the two of them, but I have a sneaky suspicion as to their whereabouts.
Looking forward to your next update! |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:21 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Do you mean Ron and Hermione? You'll find out about them in the next chapter. I can see Harry doing that to GP, as well, but first he's going to have to deal with who the Order is keeping at "his" house. |
cckeimig
Thursday 23rd March 2006 19:28 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Wonderful chapter, as always, Melindaleo! You are so very good at this! I hope you decide to do something of your own someday soon (Look who's talking, right?) so we can all buy it and make you rich. |
| Friday 24th March 2006 05:20 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee! I would like that, too. I read this review to my husband, and he laughed and said he wouldn't complain about that, lol. Thanks. |
Lulabelle
Thursday 23rd March 2006 17:58 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| A little bit of happiness, a little bit of angst, & a cliffhanger. I knew I liked your work for a reason! Great job as always. I hope you get the next chapter out soon! |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:20 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. |
obsidiana
Thursday 23rd March 2006 16:58 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Just wanted to add...
I love the way he handled the MofM, that is something from canon as well, his unwillingness to conform and be pressured by the PTB.
I love the way you handled the Mrs. Weasley/Ginny scene...I think had it not been so definate that she could handle herself, Mrs. Weasley might have been a little harder to persuade.
I was struck by the rightness of Fluer protecting Bill as he weaved protections and tried to strengthen the wards.
I hope we get to see what Harry does when he finds out whom the Order is protecting...I have the oddest sence that Harry is going to be BALISTIC when he finds out...I'm only guessing, but I am sure everyone else has their own ideas of who that might be.
Liked Ron finally realizing that Hermione is there with him and he doesn't need to be worried.
Where are they by the way? Hermione and Ron?
Cannot wait for more of this one.
Obsidian a Girl |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:19 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. The person the Order is hiding will be revealed, but not quite yet. Ballistic is a good word for the reaction, however. Snigger.
As for Ron and Hermione, you'll hear more in the next chapter. Ron did appear to have pulled himself together...he's still Ron, however. |
parakletos
Thursday 23rd March 2006 16:54 | The Seventh Horcrux |
All through this I was cursing thinking ' this going to end before Harry gets his act together'. Thanfully you spared me that ! Death Eaters and Dementors I can cope with, H&G apart is hard to take
A great chapter with so much to enjoy. Thank you. |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:17 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee, I agree! I'd take story angst over romantic angst any day. I'm glad you approve. |
juliet
Thursday 23rd March 2006 16:51 | The Seventh Horcrux |
When Harry realised that the music had stopped playing I thought for sure that he was going to run. So glad that he took Ginny with him.
"Are you going to finish what you started Harry?"
Go Harry.....and while you are at it please apparate the hell away from the Burrow, because I can't think of how you are going to manage to get out of the mess you are all in now!
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| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:17 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| I'm working on teh update. Harry didn't get much of a chance to enjoy, did he? Of course, he and Ginny really haven't come to any decisions, either |
obsidiana
Thursday 23rd March 2006 16:47 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Oh, wonderful, I love the suspence you have weaved into this fic and I can't wait to see where this goes! Please, please, add to this story quickly.
Obsidian a Girl |
hpiknut
Thursday 23rd March 2006 15:49 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Oh and things were going so well. YIKES! What ever is going to happen next?! How awful! Glad Remus made Harry understand some things! I loved jealous Harry! Too funny! And the conversation between H/G. His eyes just wouldn't behave. LOL! Great stuff. Yay Gabrielle! Smart little girl that one! Update soon!!! |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:15 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee, I love jealous!Harry, too. I could just imagine that scene with his dipping eyes in my head. I'm working on the update. |
Summer Daisy
Thursday 23rd March 2006 15:21 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Ooh, a cliffhanger. Nice.
I liked the H&G reconciliation -- I would have liked to see a bit more of Jean-Luc's reaction. Though perhaps that could appear in future chapters. Though it appears that Harry might have a bit more to fret about ...
I had a sudden burst of fondness for Gabrielle.
xox |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 18:13 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Sorry about Jean-Luc. One of my pre-beta's wanted more of him, too, but the chapter had gotten so long already, I had to try and reign it in. I liked Gabrielle, too. I feel bad for the poor little kid crushing on Harry. |
Melian
Thursday 23rd March 2006 14:15 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Great chapter!!! Although I have to tell you that I liked it so much better (in your other story) when Harry was Ginny's patronus. That's okay. In my mind he still is no matter what JKR says. I guess I just have my own version of Harry Potter's world. Kinda what fanfiction is all about.
I do so love your stories. You write the characters impeccably. Always looking forward to more updates and will definitely check out your web site. |
| Thursday 23rd March 2006 14:34 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee. I liked Harry as Ginny's Patronus, too, but I'm trying to keep things seperate and different with this one. Thanks so much for the review, I'm thrilled you enjoy the characterization. |
Spark Soliton
Thursday 23rd March 2006 13:23 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Jean-Lucifer and Ginny certainly managed to make Harry grumpier than the Grinch!!! But All's Well That Ends Well and our favourite couple is back together again!!!
BTW, liked Ginny's Tiger-patronus, reminded me of her Animagus form from the epilogue of Curse of the Damned! Does Ginevra approve of your liking of big cats?
I loved the dressing down of the Minister:
"As I said," Harry replied with dead calm, "you do what you have to do. Right now, I have a wedding to enjoy, and your presence is neither needed nor wanted here." With that, Harry walked away from a spluttering and very angry Minister of Magic, Ron following closely in his wake. Harry was amused to see Fred and George remain behind to escort Scrimgeour from the tent.
The tale now turns darker (as you've hinted) but the humour is still there, which I very much enjoy, especially the dry humour shown below!
Harry glared at her. "Did you see where he was looking?" he demanded crossly.
"Yes. The same place you were looking. Honestly, Harry. It's called a push-up bra," Hermione said, her cheeks turning pink.
The updates are slightly more random then with CotD but that just makes it so more pleasant when they come, as they are proper pleasant surprises!!!
Your writing rocks, as always, Melindaleo!!!!
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| Thursday 23rd March 2006 14:33 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Hee, yep - Harry was grumpy. I loved the jealousy aspect of Harry that came out in HBP and really wanted to play with it. To me, it made Harry more volatile and passionate. It was the first real emotion that his psyche wouldn't let him cover up, lol. It's fun.
Yes, it'll turn darker, but I hope to keep some humor in it. Harry might be noble, but he's still a seventeen year old boy. They look! |
willow
Thursday 23rd March 2006 05:34 | The Seventh Horcrux |
that was a fantastic chapter but a cruel way to end it!!!
still loving 'jean-lucifer'- fab nickname!
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| Thursday 23rd March 2006 14:28 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Hee, thanks! Yeah, it's the first of several cliffies to come, I'm afraid I hope it keeps it interesting. |
