gymnastgal19
Thursday 28th February 2008 15:23 | The Seventh Horcrux |
hmm mm.... thats interesting.... I think that that snape is evil....
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Brumhilda
Wednesday 31st October 2007 21:17 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Still reading. Still enjoying. Your chapter endings have just the right touch of suspense to make the reader want to continue. |
Dreamsta
Saturday 13th October 2007 19:07 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Draco is interesting |
tsujton
Wednesday 29th August 2007 19:43 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| ooh, and you even thought of a tent! |
siobh007
Monday 1st January 2007 13:32 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| I'm re reading this after taking a long breaks to study for my exams (your stories had a slight...very slight...tendency to make me forget that I had to work... It's still great! |
lacyrachil
Tuesday 21st November 2006 08:33 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Great chapter. Nice explanations. It kind of feels like a new story is beginning. |
BZHGDM
Sunday 12th November 2006 17:15 | The Seventh Horcrux |
, this is fun. |
ninkenate
Tuesday 22nd August 2006 17:54 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Harry and Moody handled Draco wonderfully. I got a kick at the way Harry knew him well enough to get the information he wanted. I do believe Snape and Voldy are underestimating Harry and his friends. It will be fun to watch him realize that. |
critmo
Wednesday 26th July 2006 03:58 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Oops, not logged in. That sad review was mine. |
DanAngelus
Thursday 29th June 2006 11:47 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Oooo I like this to! It's good to see a bit from Voldemorts point of view aswell.. I must keep reading.. Another excellent chapter though!. |
daniel_r_crazy22
Monday 12th June 2006 20:31 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Well then. Malfoy was a bit of help. Not to much, but a bit. And Voldemort, in my eyes, knows to much for his own good, in a way.And I really, really dislike Snape. |
GryffindorDragon
Sunday 11th June 2006 12:39 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| So you really have Harry as a Horcrux. In my opinion that is blatantly non-canonical. The prophecy clearly states, ". . . either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives . . ." That clearly means the either Harry or Voldemort must die, and that cannot happen if Harry is a Horcrux. While you may see this a cute plot device to ensure Harry is the victor (as a Horcrux he can't die and Voldemort survive -- though actually destroying Horcruxes does not ensure the person dies, only makes it easier to kill him/her), it doesn't work. Perhaps you intend to have it turn out that Voldemort is mistaken or that when Harry kills Voldemort (Horcrux 1??) than he ceases to be a Horcrux (though his attempt to commit Avada Kedavra on Harry seems to negate that; it seems likely that the only reason Voldie survived that event is because he had made the Horcruxes, so the original is gone and Voldemort is only living off the pieces he left behind), but more likely you intend Hermione and the others to find a way to destroy the bit of soul without killing Harry. I have enjoyed your previous writings (particularly Power of Emotion), but I find this turn disturbing. I am not sure I am going to continue reading. |
cckeimig
Monday 15th May 2006 21:18 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Ooooh. Excellent developments. Especially the scene with Snape and Voldemort. |
Spark Soliton
Sunday 14th May 2006 04:31 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Hi Melindalea. Apologies for my belated review but better late than never eh?
I think this chapter showed very much why the sorting hat wanted to put Harry in Slytherin. Also, as much as love Malfoy-bashing I love Malfoy-baiting even more!!! I laughed a lot when reading Moody's new names for Malfoy and I very much enjoyed Harry manipulating Draco into the position Harry wanted him to be in.
The pressure on Harry is certainly heating up, although Voldie is taking Harry too lightly - at the moment with the uncertainties of Snape's loyalty I think Snape is more to be feared than Voldie!
The little short scene with Ginny and the Diary was excellent - a well needed closure - and was written with due care and diligence, a bittersweet moment.
Very much looking forward to the next chapter! Thanks for writing this!
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| Sunday 14th May 2006 09:53 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
No problem, Spark. I'm just happy to see you! Hee, Harry did manipulate Malfoy, didn't he? I tend to think Harry had to learn to manipulate from a very early age just to survive at the Dursleys, so good for him for putting his skills to good use.
I'm glad you liked the scene with the diary. I enjoyed that moment between the two of them, and having being the one to comfort and reassure her for a change. |
sesshoumarusbitch
Tuesday 9th May 2006 22:18 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| yay!!! It took me a while to read this chapter, I had a paper to write for my Anthropology class. Please update soon!!! I don't want Harry to be a Horcrux. It makes me sad, but I like Harry and Ginny together. Soooo, it evens out. Either way, I like this story and I want you to continue soon please. |
| Sunday 14th May 2006 09:51 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! Next update is on the way. Hang in there with me on the Horcrux idea. I know how you feel because I always feel the same way when I come across it in fanfics. Trust me, okay? |
graup_hagrid
Monday 8th May 2006 21:52 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Excellent start to the story.
I like the fact that you have Ginny being part of the group. That adds a whole new element to the story that I really like.
thanks for sharing your story. |
| Sunday 14th May 2006 09:50 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Aww, thanks, Bill. Nice to see you here. I feel like I'm being reviewed by a celebrity
I honestly don't think Ginny will join the trio on the Horcrux hunt, but I wish she would. As I see it, that's why we have fanfic - to explore all the option we might like to see.
Thanks for reading. |
fritz42
Monday 8th May 2006 20:56 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Once again, shocking! My friend and I have a weekly discussion about whether Snape is a "bad" guy as we were led to believe at the end of HBP. We, after dissecting every word and nuance between Snape and Harry in their last encounter more time than I can count, still believe that Snape is still working for the Order. I know that isn't what everyone believes, but what can I say? So, when you put that little exchange between Snape and Voldemort in your story, I was shocked. First, Harry is a Horcrux, and now, Snape is a "bad" guy, there isn't much more my poor heart can take!
With that said, I love how you have put those little incidents into your story, those little things I noticed when reading the books and wondered what they meant--in this case, the little silver instrument that was in OotP. I can't wait to see what you come up with regarding this one. Now, if you could only explain why Dumbledore was happy that Voldemort used Harry's blood in GoF. Glad to see that Voldemort's arrogance is underestimating Harry. That could help Harry in the end. As I normally say, can't wait until the next chapter. |
| Sunday 14th May 2006 09:49 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Hee. I'm not ready to admit which side I'm putting Snape on in this story - from that same encounter I have several readers who believe he's on the good side
As for canon, I can honestly see it going either way. There is evidence for both arguments. I'm also not saying that I'm going to write this story exactly the way canon will go, either. While I love the Horcrux idea, I don't *think* JKR will do it. Again, I'll concede it has possibilites, however.
With this final book, I feel the least confident of my guesses than I ever have in the past, and that kind of thrills me. I'll be so sorry to see this story end. |
obsidiana
Sunday 7th May 2006 21:47 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Very good addition to the story and introducing Hermione's questions about Snape's motivations that night...I have to say that I myself have wondered if it might have been an arrangement between Dumbledor and Snape. In light of the darkened and shriveled hand.
I can't wait for more of this wonderful story.
Sid |
| Monday 8th May 2006 13:17 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| I have SO many questions about what was really going on that night. Most of all - why didn't Snape know the attack was happening since he was already inside the school? Then again...maybe he did. Urgh - I suppose we'll all have to wait and see. |
siobh007
Sunday 7th May 2006 12:39 | The Seventh Horcrux |
the chapter flows really well, especally as for me it is what ought to happen in the book. Although when you said that one death eater ahd been assgned o guard the locket, it doesn't seem quite rght, or else dumbledoe and harry would have notied him, especially dumbledore.
Can't wait for the new chapetr to come, see ya! |
| Sunday 7th May 2006 13:47 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thanks! You're right that DD would have noticed if the guard had been there at the time, but what if Voldemort didn't know then? What if he found out later after Snape and Malfoy went to join him when they left the school after DD's death? |
mary-v
Sunday 7th May 2006 12:14 | The Seventh Horcrux |
So Snape truly is evil then. I'm still in denial... but... meh. Excellent chapter!!! SO many twists and turns I feel as if I'm in a roller coaster!! lol Amazing fic, and I can't wait for the update!!
~Maria~ |
| Sunday 7th May 2006 13:46 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Do you think he's evil in this one? Hmm, I've had it running about 50/50 on which side of the fence people think he's on from this chapter, lol. Thanks so much! |
Arnel
Sunday 7th May 2006 00:43 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Another fantastic chapter, Melinda. The end is truly chilling and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
What I really liked most about this chapter is how you write Draco Malfoy. Your Draco just seethes arrogance and disdain for both Harry and Mad-eye and the scene in the drawing room had me wondering if Harry was really going to learn anything useful from their conversation. You have captured Malfoy’s essence perfectly and I admire the ease with which you write him—even his capitulation in the end is tainted just enough with his old bravado that he stays in character believably. He’s a hard nut to crack and you write “Slytherin” quite well.
Thanks for posting this terrific chapter.
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| Sunday 7th May 2006 13:45 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! Oh, I'm thrilled to hear you liked Malfoy, and had to snigger that you thought it looked easy. Heh! I have a few Malfoy fans that I was really waiting to hear from to tell me if I pulled him off, and they gave me thumbs up, lol. I must admit, I'm enjoying writing Malfoy more than I've ever liked reading him |
jessy
Saturday 6th May 2006 08:34 | The Seventh Horcrux |
that was wonderful!i really liked that malfoy part! after all he has to bend his neck!!
i dont think harry is the seventh horcrux,may be voldemort is mistaken ?but who knows(except you!) |
| Sunday 7th May 2006 13:40 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the Malfoy part. I'm thrilled I pulled it off - I have a hard time judging if Malfoy is right or not. |
Wolf's Scream
Friday 5th May 2006 21:44 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Re: Bill's remark on Scrimgeour -- seems to me that a hyper-sensitivity
to "politics" is likely an occupational hazard of the Minister for
Magic position. :-/
I like the "pep talk" Harry gave Ginny; nice touch.
I like Moody's approach & attitude, too. :-) And a particularly good
interrogation of Draco.
Seems that Snake-Face Tom may be committing the classic error of
underestimating one's enemy. And of course, no one would dare tell
him that, even if the thought were to occur.... Can't say I feel too
badly about that. :-}
Excellent, as usual! :-)
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| Sunday 7th May 2006 13:39 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| You're right - Voldemort does underestimate Harry too much - even after the graveyard duel when Harry showed he had the stronger will. I think Voldemort's ego is his own Achilles Heel. |
hpiknut
Friday 5th May 2006 19:00 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Another great chapter! I was expecting Moody to call Draco "Derwood" (Bewitched)! Funny stuff. I agree - I like your Harry very much. He's very confidant and grown-up. And he knows what Ginny needs. The diary bit had me a little teary. Looking forward to your next update! |
| Friday 5th May 2006 19:33 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Heh, heh! He would have if I'd thought of it, lol! The "Darren" did remind me of Bewitched, and then it just ran from there. Derwood. Chuckle. I'd forgotten about that - thanks for the fond memories.
I'm glad you're enjoying Harry. He's always my favorite. |
lilyp
Friday 5th May 2006 17:56 | The Seventh Horcrux |
The interaction between Harry and Draco is very good. One thing I've been noticing in fanfics is that although Harry grew up a lot in HBP, the new fanfics don't show that and their Harry is much less confident than we should expect after the new canon. but your Harry is spot on. Very good.
I liked Snape and Voldemort as well, but there is one thing I don't agree with you. I don't believe Voldemort or Dumbledore would have told Snape about the Horcruxes. They should avoid talking about it to anyone, but particularly to Snape, even if they both trusted him. Because, being a double spy he was in more danger than anyone else. For instance, Dumbledore (who thought Snape was against Voldemort) would think it too risky if Voldemort found out Snape was betraying him and did to Snape the same he has done to Bertha Jorkins. Snape helped him with the Dark Magic that protrctrd the ring, but it's never stated that he knew exactly why Dumbledore had been in contact with that Dark Magic.
I don't rule out the idea that Snape about them, but if he knows it's because he eavesdropped or something like that. |
| Friday 5th May 2006 19:31 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Aww, thanks! I am working on making him more grown up, but I'm sure I'll slip back on occasion. You can give me a nudge if I do.
As to the Horcruxes - you could be right. The impression I had from HBP was that Snape did know what DD was doing, simply because DD was so insistent he be taken to Snape and not Madam Pomfrey. Again, that is only my guesswork, however. As for this story, he did know from DD and then reported to Voldemort. |
willow
Friday 5th May 2006 12:15 | The Seventh Horcrux |
ooo angst angst angst eh?! good stuff- so you're snape is actually evil? it's so confusing...i wish she'd bloody well hurry up with that 7th book so we can find out, one way or the other...!!
anyway! can't wait for the next chapter- i have a feeling the funs only just beginning!
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| Friday 5th May 2006 19:28 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Do you think? Heh, several people have said that while several others have gotten that he's good from the same scene. I'm beginning to see why JKR has so much fun toying with us over the question of Snape's goodness or badness. |
Bagelz
Friday 5th May 2006 10:14 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Very cool - nice to see inside Voldemort's circle and his interaction with Snape. Thanks for the quick updates, this is reading very well! |
| Friday 5th May 2006 10:42 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! It's Sherylyn who's to thank for the quick update - she's really helped both me and my beta out. I'm going to try and have one more done before I go on vacation. |
thisgrlrox
Friday 5th May 2006 10:07 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Another great chapter! I love ther relationship you've formed between Harry, Ginny, Hermione, and Ron. It's clear how much they care for each other, yet you didn't state it explicitly in the story. I haven't read a lot of stories that can do that.
I wonder about Voldemort underestimating Harry so much though. I believe he's single minded enough to think that Harry wouldn't be much of a threat, but I don't know that he'd dismiss him outright. It kind of makes Snape into the mastermind. How interesting.
I'm really enjoying the story though. Can't wait to read more. |
| Friday 5th May 2006 10:41 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Aww, thanks. I like writing the trio and Ginny the best, so I'm glad that shows. I do think Voldemort underestimates Harry, and I've often wondered if that will somehow lead to his downfall in the end. He's very arrogant, and always seems to see Harry as more a nuisence than a threat - to me, anyway. I can't wait to find out what happens for real though. |
Hank
Friday 5th May 2006 07:53 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Ah, you're spoiling us with such a quick update. Many thanks!!!! Excellent job. I loved the interaction between Voldemort and his Death Eaters, especially Snape. You also did a great job on the interaction between Harry and Moody (I'm glad to see they're on the same wavelength) and the interaction between Harry and Draco. And of course, Draco is ever the arrogant brat - doesn't he realize he's already lost pretty much everything? If Harry loses, he dies. If Harry wins, what sort of position is he going to occupy in society? And of course he gets angry because Moody refuses to schedule appointments ahead of time! Too funny! Excellent job! I am so looking forward to more!!!!!!! |
| Friday 5th May 2006 10:37 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
Hee, you'll have to thank Sherylyn for that - she's turned these chapters around very quickly. I leave on vacation on the 17th, and I'm going to try and get one more out before I go.
Heh, it's Malfoy annoying? I've found he can be a lot fun to write that way though. I always see him as such a prissy thing |
parakletos
Friday 5th May 2006 06:25 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Once again another great chapter. I like the way you're writing Moody and the way Harry handles Malfoy. Its all very believeable, well done! |
| Friday 5th May 2006 10:35 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks, I'm so glad you think so. Moody was never a character I gave a whole lot of thought to, but I find I'm enjoying him very much as I write this story. |
aschowin
Thursday 4th May 2006 22:54 | The Seventh Horcrux |
| Great chapter, I liked reading the politics of both sides. The scene between Voldemort and Snape was especially intriguing. Snape seems to be very aloof in answering his master. I wonder why that is. I also liked the way you included the pensieve and Horcruxes, and the silver instrument. And, as usual, the characters and how they relate were very well written. Super job! |
| Friday 5th May 2006 06:27 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Thanks! The politics in this story have sort of taken on a life of their own, and we'll get much deeper involved in them around the Christmas chapters. I hope you continue to enjoy it. |
juliet
Thursday 4th May 2006 21:42 | The Seventh Horcrux |
Well. Powerful chapter, which I will have to re-read a couple more times in order to work out what Snape is up to. I must be channelling Dumbledore, as I still feel that he is ultimately on the right side, and just very good at deception.
Back to Harry - brilliant capturing of his emotions with Dumbledore's belongings. And I so want to give Remus a hug - he is the one that Harry should open up to in the Order - but not sure if he will.
As per usual Melinda, this story rocks! There is nothing like a good story which makes you think about it at the most unusual times of the day, or night.
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| Friday 5th May 2006 06:26 | The Seventh Horcrux (Author Response) |
| Heh, Snape is interesting to write trying to keep him somewhere in the middle. I've decided how I'm going to write him for this story, but I'm not entirely sure that's how canon will go. So many questions, lol. I'm glad you're enjoying it. |
