txreina
Thursday 1st November 2007 16:37 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Wow the work you put into this chapter into this story. It's amazing. I've haven't been this hooked on a story in some time. Thanks for the footnotes it really helps alot. |
dailyprophetreporting
Wednesday 10th October 2007 04:45 | The Coven of Echoes |
Ionan monks? African tribal wizards? You're Harry had a rather more exotic Book 7 than canon Harry, didn't he?
Not that that's a bad thing. So many authors out there just aren't creative enough to create their own forms of magic. But you seem to embrace it, and that makes this original and fun. So do the original settings you've created.
Plus, the mystery -- and the romantic tension -- are remaining as deep as ever. So you're definitely keeping me interested. I look forward to seeing where you take us next. I'm sure it'll be new and exciting.
-KC |
gymnastgal19
Wednesday 3rd October 2007 20:29 | The Coven of Echoes |
wow! that was some awful torture that the family was put through!!!
good job on writting it though |
Narumi
Monday 9th July 2007 10:29 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Interesting chapter, though it was a bit hard to follow. |
Melindaleo
Tuesday 23rd January 2007 18:59 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Oh, my goodness. Harry is breaking my heart. I loved how he leaned on Ron - but that boy has such a broken heart. He's miserable, poor thing. I don't know what's going on with this other Auror, but there is no way Harry's emotionally attached to anyone. He's shut down. I'm dying to learn more about the backstory, because there is a huge piece missing here somewhere, and you've got me completely enthralled looking for it. I'm so lucky there are more chapters to go without waiting |
| Friday 2nd February 2007 15:16 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Yes, he is shut down or yanking the doors shut from the inside. Backstory comes in bits and pieces -- promise. Ah, but pretty soon you'll be in the same boat.
I envy my son's 3rd grade class -- they have been able to read each book with no wait. And now, they'll have the last!!
Thanks so for your reviews!
hugs,
h. |
eaglesnest
Sunday 14th January 2007 12:31 | The Coven of Echoes |
| After 4 chapters we should be able to start to peel the onion to start unravelling the various mysteries you have so cleverly written for us. But, alas, the vegetable is getting bigger (and juicier and tastier) and is piling up more layers for later peeling. First is the relationship between Harry and Ginny which seems to have negatively affected harry for the past year. And he has kept it private because Tonks and Ron both seem to be in the dark about what went wrong, right? Second, we nopw know more about Harry and his extra powers learned from two private sojourns with an African witch doctor and an Irish monk. This leads one to want to know more about Harry and his period finding the horcruxes and defeating Voldemort and what happened between him and Ginny during this period. Third is just the sheer quality of your writing style in developing this story and the in depth examination did to discover what happened to the family, the little girl, the death eaters and the Coven. Alot of why's and of course, what was it they were after? |
| Tuesday 16th January 2007 16:51 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hah! I love the vegetable analogy. I felt like Donkey and Shrek. Thank you for appreciating the layers, I've tried hard to make sure they stay juicy -- not all old and moldy like that century old Bermuda onion in my frig!
Let's see. 1. Harry's breakup with Ginny -- or his side of the story is a mystery to a certain extent. To everyone else, it appears that Ginny just couldn't stand the pressure, spotlight, etc. He has never confided in Ron or Tonks. 2. Yes, it would be an interesting story to chronicle Harry's Horcrux years -- but I'm not that talented. 3. You're very astute: remember, it will all come back to the Coven in one way shape or form.
Keep asking those intelligent questions -- the best friend to a writer (other than a great editor (Iviolinist)) is a smart reader. Like you!
h. |
parakletos
Wednesday 6th December 2006 09:37 | The Coven of Echoes |
Dumpster: The British term for this is 'skip'. But skips rarely come with lids, therefore I've used the American term.
But as they do come with lids why not use them? What is more important is that skips aren't used for light commercial waste, wheelie bins are and they do have lids.
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| Wednesday 6th December 2006 10:46 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
| Oh my - you don't know how long my beta, Myth, the PI team and I discussed this topic! Skips rarely come with lids and weren't the shape I was mentally going after. Wheelie bins are more often small, and couldn't handle three adults with room to spare. Believe you me, we hashed/trashed this topic to death. In the end, I made the call. But thank you for reminding me how much fun I had "talking trash" with some remarkable people. |
meddymo
Tuesday 5th December 2006 21:49 | The Coven of Echoes |
Hello! You never need to apologize for long chapters. If it were up to me all your chapters would be twice as long as this one!
I'd love to write a really long gushing review, but I'm going to start to sound repetitive before long! As always, this is another brilliant chapter. I keep thinking that as an honest and astute reviewer I should try to offer some constructive criticism along with all my rabbid praise, but I can hardly find anything I don't like about your writing or your storytelling. I really do think that you have one of the best and smartest writing styles on this site (hope I don't offend other authors by saying that--you're all great too!). I especially liked the following passage from this installment:
She hesitated. It had been tremendously difficult to know how to deal with Harry this past year. To a fault he was the perfect employee, the perfect Auror: dedicated, tenacious and thorough, working longer and harder than anyone else. It came at a price. He had cut himself off--rarely smiling, rarely joking. So whenever she ventured a foray at levity, she cringed internally, waiting for that polite, taut expression, those level guarded eyes.
I love this brief description of how such an intense effort in the war has changed Harry nearly irrevocably. Of course going through the things he likely has, not just in the war but his entire life, will have taken a heavy toll on him--as well as those he comes into contact with. His life has never been peaceful and there's no way he would have been able to maintain levity and good humor through all that. I like your wording 100 times better than mine, though.
It looks like, from the pace thus far, that this is likely to be quite a long story and I am glad. As long as you keep writing and updating! I had become quite involved in another WIP on this site and that author suddenly dropped out and hasn't updated in months. I am far more interested in this story than I was in that other one, so please don't leave me hanging!
Beautiful job, once again. |
| Wednesday 6th December 2006 12:12 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Oh meddymo, you are too good for words.
Thank you for such a great review. I'm jumping into a new chapter and it's just the shot in the arm I needed. A huge kiss to you.
Yes, our poor boy has been through a lot. In particular, this last year has been very trying on him -- hence his hard exterior.
And just so you know, never apologize for a)long reviews or b) your words - they are perfect.
Yes, it will be a long piece. And yes, I fully intend to keep writing and updating - every 10 days. I've built up a backlog to guard against the demands of real life. But I'm enjoying this story and won't rest till the last period. Promise.
Thanks again for your kindness. It means the world.
hwimsey |
fritz42
Monday 4th December 2006 17:17 | The Coven of Echoes |
Wow! Where do I even start? This chapter was amazing. There was so many things in this chapter.
I loved Tonks' POV. I liked how she revealed the backstory about Harry and Ginny's relationship. There is definitely a contrast between how it was and how it is now. I know you will be taking us on a ride as you reveal bits and pieces about what happened. This breakup has definitely not been good for Harry either. Although, it was nice to see him loosening up at the end of the chapter. Could it also be because he was able to see a certain redhead again?
I love your sense of humor. It was a hoot reading about women's reaction to Harry and his "charm." Ron had some very funny lines. I particularly loved his lines at the end:
"Let me tell you about the infirmary, son, seeing that you've never been there."
Reading once again how brutal the attacks and murders were, made chills go up and down my spine. The whole investigative scene in the alley was chilling. I keep wondering how can one human being be so cruel to another. This Coven is stacking up to be something very evil. *shudders* And who the heck is the other man in the alley? And why did the father give him his wand? *whining voice* I want to know!!!
I loved reading how Harry evaluated the crime scene. Whoa! You had said that the Recantio Resonus was going to be a major spell in the 4th chapter. You weren't kidding. My goodness, what Harry went through when he used that spell. It was absolutely frightening "hearing" what had happened in that alley, especially to the little girl. As I said before, who could have done this to this little girl?
I absolutely loved how you weaved all of this into this fabulous chapter. I want to publicly thank you for letting me help with the research and thanks to your reviewers for the kudos. It is so much fun for me to be able to look up this information for you. But, it must be said that what I did was help put a name to your original ideas for the spells. You are the creative genius behind it all.
I can't wait to see where you take us next in this wonderful mystery/adventure. And no, people, I don't know what is going to happen next. She sends me these tantalizing bits of information to look up, and then I get to wonder and ponder what she will be doing with it all. And I get surprised every time.
Great chapter, hwimsey! Your "Aunt Hermione" is posed and ready for the next great research adventure.
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| Monday 4th December 2006 23:39 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Okay, everyone. This is why I adore this woman. She's not only the world's best research assistant, she's just plain wonderful.
You're too smart by half, you know. The things you pick up on -- it's that awesome left brain or right? I keep forgetting. See, that's why I need you.
Ah, but why do you think the Coven is evil? The Deatheaters are no picnic either. Hmmmm. See, I told you that spell was going to get a workout!
Our Mr. X -- I think we're safe to say he is another renegade Coven member -- at least that's what Ron and Harry think. But why the father gave him the wand -- that's top secret right now.
Creative genius -- oh lord, no. But a writer having a heck of a good time with this story -- you bet. Thanks to you.
They don't come any better. "And that's the tooth." |
Wooster
Monday 4th December 2006 16:58 | The Coven of Echoes |
Wow. Props to fritz42 for the awesome spellwork. I don't know how many times I have to say this, but phantasmagorical chapter! Have I mentioned I love this story?
I enjoyed that little hint of the past from Tonks' point of view. Just enough to get me interested but not enough to deprive me of that lovely impatience for you to update soon so I can know more. I'd die without that constant on-edge feeling when I check my email. (Is it there???)
Oh. And I'm completely smitten with your Harry now. Just FYI. |
| Monday 4th December 2006 23:31 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Wooster! How are you!
LOL -- you are priceless -- I can't make it through your reviews without laughing and smiling.
I'm thrilled you're smitten with Harry -- he definitely needs someone to love him.
Ten days. Promise. I'd post quicker for you, my dear, but I'm protective of my wonderful beta, iviolinist, and I'm a nitpicker writer who needs the time to "put it right."
Take good care of yourself, you're wonderful.
h. |
critmo
Monday 4th December 2006 07:07 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Under the pretense of detective work you heap riddle upon riddle. Very well done. - And I still would like to know what gave Ginny her inferiority complex. |
| Monday 4th December 2006 23:26 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello critmo!
Thank you for your kindness. I promise that you will learn of that story slowly but surely. We have a few more chapters of investigating to go first.
Take care,
hwimsey |
sweety_sorbey
Monday 4th December 2006 06:45 | The Coven of Echoes |
Wow. Just... wow.
Amazing chapter. Very intense. Well - for the most part, anyway.
"Maybe the rats are getting smarter?" whispered Ron.
That line just made me laugh and laugh.
Just one tiny little thing (and it may very well be intentional, but I thought I'd mention it anyway, just in case). When the little girl is being tortured (wonderfully horrific scene, by the way), she cries out for "Mommy", whereas in Britain, it would be "Mummy". But hey, for all I know, she could be American.
I could probably go on for hours about your magnificent writing, but, seeing as I have an exam tomorrow for which I am hardly prepared, that would probably not be the wisest thing. Suffice to say that I am now well and truly hooked, and eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
-sweety_sorbey
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| Monday 4th December 2006 23:23 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Thank you so! And I'm thrilled you're hooked -- hopefully I'll keep you that way. Oh, and go on for hours -- but I don't want to ruin your exams -- go get an A and then come back!
About the "Mommy" usage. I intentionally used "Mommy" versus "Mummy" as remember, the family is from America. The father was a Coven member which from what we know so far is made up of wizards from the Salem Institute. But you're very smart as my wonderful beta and I had this same conversation.
Let me know how your exam went. Good luck. And thanks again.
hwimsey |
[LEE]
Monday 4th December 2006 06:34 | The Coven of Echoes |
| wow, a really good story so far! quite unlike most HP fanfics i've read. relatively low on angst and high on story content. well done! chapter 4's my fav so far, going through the actual steps of an investigation (magical forensics!) rather than having clues jump out on their own. superbly done! may i ask where u got your inspiration from? which books/fanfics would you recommend if i wanted something similar to what you've done in chapter 4? thanks in advance |
| Monday 4th December 2006 22:52 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello Lee and thank you for such a wonderful review.
Magical forensics -- yes, I do believe you're right! I too am fascinated with the "science" behind crime - couldn't get enough of the classic mysteries as a teenager. Read them from cover to cover. From a purely textbook mystery solving perspective, Dorothy Sayers is my hands down favorite - but her work is the jigsaw puzzle deduction type with a marvelously written detective (but I'm incredibly biased.) JKR likes Sayers also. PD James is up there, I actually like her "Children of Men," which is coming out as a movie soon -- not so much deduction as anti-utopian, by the atmosphere is incredible.
I think the inspiration for this chapter came from my fascination with breaking the code of a crime -- "When you know how you know who." Writing a mystery is tricky - from red herrings to making sure you are giving out enough to allow the reader to solve it themselves and not feel totally misled at the end of the day.
As far as FF goes, there is an incredible piece on this site call Cursed. I recommend this highly -- the writing is superb and there are spells and gadgets aplenty. Plus the writer is a lovely person and I'm constantly yelling at her to write a novel -- so the more feedback, the better!
Thanks again for the review. Hope this helped.
h. |
daniel_r_crazy22
Sunday 3rd December 2006 20:08 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Wow. That was amazing. And it was so hard for me to picture Harry screaming like a girl, but when I did, it was terrifying. Wow. I totally can't wait for the next chapter. This story is already good, and it is only 4 chapters in. You are a fabulous writer. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:44 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Oh lord, sorry for all the typos in the last reply!! Thank you again for the review. It made my day.
h. |
Bagelz
Sunday 3rd December 2006 19:18 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Great chapter - I wish I had something more creative to say, but that was great. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:40 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
That is lovely enough. Thank you!
Take care,
hwimsey |
EmeraldPrincess
Sunday 3rd December 2006 14:44 | The Coven of Echoes |
OMFUG.
This... was... amazing.
Great job with the spells, you and fritz42.
Update soon!
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| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:39 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Thank you! And yes, fritz42 is brilliant -- love her to pieces.
Updates every 10 days -- thanks to the other brilliant woman, my beta, iviolinist!
Thanks again,
hwimsey |
SillyGillie
Sunday 3rd December 2006 14:12 | The Coven of Echoes |
What a fantastic chapter. Harry is soo awesome. The Recantio Resonus spell was amazing. Really brilliant idea on fritz42's part. How the voice came out of Harry's. So sad. Poor Harry he has no one to comfort him now. The despair was brilliantly done, remembering all the other screams he's heard. I'm glad Harry maintained his all night vigil with Ginny, that Death Eaters threat sounded pretty scary to me, if I were Harry I wouldn't have hesitated in watching her either. She must have some special powers, her ability to heal the little girl using just her hands, that would seem to me to be uncommon in the healer field.
I'm glad we were given a little more back story on the evolution of Harry and Ginny's relationship. It sounded really sweet how they finally admitted to each other. By passing a glass of champagne. Perfect. I loved it. Poor Harry. Just being around Ginny makes him happy. Beginning to joke around with Tonks and Ron, just by seeing her well, and cursing that stupid American auror.
I'm glad Ron is so supportive of Harry. He's such a doll. Looking after Harry had experienced the pain of the girl and wrapping his arms around his shoulders. Aw. And Harry leaning into the embrace. I love that silent communication that goes on between them. Such loyalty. *sigh* I love it.
Tonks and Remus' relationship is adorable as well. I love the little tidbits Tonks provides. So cute. How she wants to ravish him thinking of Harry and Ginny's lost relationship. Haha. What a silly auror. Tonks is the best. Harry's unsupervised night on the town, her waiting to see his reaction. I also loved how she called Harry the best auror, because of course, he is. Ron's response was as amusing as ever.
That Eliazor vodoo man sounds really interesting, I wonder if you would be interested in writing a 7th year Horcurux search novel length story...you sound like you have ample material to work with. Anyway I also loved how Harry was the only one able to master the language, I love whe there are little insights into just how powerful Harry is.
The whole crime scene was amazing. It was crazy. How Harry was reinacting what happened between all the people involved. What an amazing tool to possess. But how taxing it must be on poor Harry. Harry being able to sense where everything was was pretty awesome as well. Tonks agreeing to go back to the sight because Harry always found things that normal wizards did not. Very awesome. That French auror's spell was cool, not matter how grudginly I must say that. Ginny's better though! Saving that little girls life. Much better. Haha.
The pink teddy. How sad. The little girl being tortured by her fingers being slammed in the lid of the dumpster, how horrible. I have a feeling somethings missing as well. What happened to that third death eater, or someone who was magnified on the wall. Kind of reminds me of the atomic bomb going off and peoples shadows being burned into the ground. Really excellent imagery. Marvelous job. I'd say I can't wait until Dec 12th but I have a term paper due so then I'd be lying, but I can safely and confidentily say that I can't wait until the next chapter!! Brilliant job! |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:37 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Goodness! Your reviews floor me -- they are the greatest thing since sliced bread as my old aunt used to say. I don't know how to thank you.
Thanks must be paid to fritz42 for all her hard research on these spells. I gave her the criteria and she came back with the spell. She comes back with the most amazing research actually -- like Ron said, "She's scary but brilliant." I love her.
I liked the ideas of Healers healing with their hands and verbal spells. It's something I think that comes from kissing a lot of skinned knees in my lifetime -- sometimes a wand doesn't seem necessary.
Thanks for your understanding of the various relationships -- you perceived them exactly as I intended to write them. Ron is trying as hard as he can to deal with Harry and get him out of his emotional prison. But he knows he can only do so much. Thanks for laughing at the "best Auror" comment -- could you imagine poor Ron's face.
Excellent pick up of the bodies on the wall -- exactly the image I had in mind -- despite the horrible gruesome of it.
Listen, you get an A on that term paper, okay? You're too brilliant not to!
Thanks so much for the glowing review.
hwimsey |
Grandma Kate
Sunday 3rd December 2006 09:59 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Very scary. I missed Ginny this chapter but I bet she will be in the next one. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:28 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Not to worry. The next chapter is all Ginny.
Take care,
hwimsey |
GryffindorDragon
Sunday 3rd December 2006 09:17 | The Coven of Echoes |
Very good chapter. Oh the poor little girl. Did they have a silencing spell on that alley? The spells and screaming must have made a lot of noise.
You've got me wondering so much what's going to happen that you'd better hurry with the next chapter
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| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:27 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello!
Hmmmm. Do you think they would need a silencing spell on the alley? Are you sure most of the screaming took place there????
Ten days, promise, and we'll have the next one.
Take good care,
h. |
lantis222
Sunday 3rd December 2006 08:32 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Another great chapter down. As always, well done. That spell was pretty intense, poor Harry, after all he's been through to have to live through someone elses pain. He handles it a lot better than I could. I wonder who the other people are. I can't wait to find out. Well done as always. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:25 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello!
Thank you so for the kind review. That spell seems to have unnerved many readers -- good! I felt like hanging a sign, "Don't try this at home!"
I agree with you. I could not handle a fraction of what Harry has. But he's reaching a breaking point poor man.
Thanks again,
hwimsey |
swngnblues
Sunday 3rd December 2006 00:03 | The Coven of Echoes |
Maybe trying to read the story at 1am is not a good thing - as I'm fairly lost now. Just when I thought I was starting to get a grip on the plot, you change things up! I got nothing for ya... you've thoroughly destroyed my theories... All I know now is that apparently, everyone was after what the little girl had.
Thank you for the dictionary at the end... I was starting to get a bit more confused with the new terminology! And thank you to fritz42 for the research!
So.. with the little clue you've given us (re: H/G) - it appears they weren't together too long. Hmmm... very interesting... I shall have to retreat to my fortress of solitude and ponder this thought. ;-)
We had some serious CSI type stuff happening here! All we needed was the crazy "bullet track shots" and we'd be set. And I love how your Harry has learned bits of magic from other cultures. Love the idea behind it. Harry started the day out a bit of a grouchy git, but started to mellow just a bit towards the end. Wonder if it was because he was still working on his coffee after being up all night? And I enjoy the thought that Harry recognizes he's popular, and he's kind to everyone but the paparazzi. Glad to see he can at least recognize a bit of usefulness to it.
"The sacrifices I make..." hehe... an oldie but a goodie
I shall emerge from my fortress of solitude when the next chapter is unveiled. Perhaps I'll have been able to revisit the evidence locker in the meantime? |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:22 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello you!
My goodness -- where to start?? First, you should have been asleep -- everything would have been clearer -- eer, maybe.
Good instincts when it comes to the little girl. No need to go to the fortress on that one.
Oh yes, we needed a dictionary. Fritz outdid herself with the spells on this one. She is the world's best research assitant. Between her and my beta iviolinist, I'm spoiled rotten.
No, H&G were not together very long before Ginny left. And that does matter. Hmmmm.
CSI -- LOL. I keep calling the latest ones, CSI SUV -- like a car. I honestly haven't seen one episode (probably the only human on this planet that hasn't). I was more old school, old noir detectives.
Glad you like Harry learning from other cultures. We'll be revisting that later in the story. And yes, he was grouchy -- but do you blame him?
And just so you know, fortress of solitude or not -- you are a super man.
h. |
Aragog
Saturday 2nd December 2006 22:12 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Good work so far. The content of the story has my interest, and your style is always readable. These two things are rarely to be found in the same place. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:13 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
I'm honored by your review. Those two sentiments are all I could ever ask for.
Cheers,
hwimsey |
Connor Landon
Saturday 2nd December 2006 21:37 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Wow. I cannot hope to effectively express to you in words how extremely awesome this chapter was. I love your writing. As I know I've said before, your story is so intricate, and I found myself marveling at numerous times during my reading at the depth of your 'research'. Like the different languages and hidden meanings that were woven into the text. Really amazing, and I very much admire you for your writing. Thank you for sharing! I'll be anxiously awaiting your next chapter. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:12 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Oh my! You know how to make a writer feel like a million bucks. Lord, thank you for such a lovely review!
As for the research in this chapter I must give credit to fritz42 who has been acting as my honorary research assistant. She is brilliant. Thanks for picking up on the different languages. We discussed what language DD could have been using in HBP -- we determined some sort of African dialect -- potentially having some roots in voodoo.
I'll make you a deal. You keep reviewing -- I'll keep writing -- promise
Thanks again for being so wonderful,
hwimsey |
CrumpleHornedKiwi
Saturday 2nd December 2006 19:51 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Wow - that was intense. Can't wait for the next chapter |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:08 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Good!! Please drop by and let me know what you think.
Cheers,
hwimsey |
thisgrlrox
Saturday 2nd December 2006 17:41 | The Coven of Echoes |
| Wow! That chapter was packed full of information. I'm glad you provided a bit more insight to where Harry's mind is. It's too bad he remains so famous and can't seem to get himself out of the public eye. I liked how you described him after the war, etc through Tonks' perception. It was an interesting way to go and, I think, a good choice. Keep up the great writing. |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:07 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello!
I'm glad you liked the chapter. Yes, I liked using Tonk's POV for part of the chapter -- a different feel than with Ron's. I actually love Tonks as a character. One of these days I'm going to write a Remus/Tonks piece -- they are my favorite couple actually.
Thanks for the lovely review. Please keep dropping by!
hwimsey |
cwarbeck
Saturday 2nd December 2006 17:33 | The Coven of Echoes |
Wow. Seriously creeped out here. That entire scene in the alley was very well written, and it sent chills up my spine to hear that little girl shrieking her pain through Harry. Ugh. You've got a right mystery here, and it's a good one.
In my last review, you said that there Ginny and Harry had more "ripping at each other" to do before things start looking up. Uh-oh, I cringe in anticipatory sympathy for both of them. Please don't make them suffer too long, yeah? Harry needs his best source of comfort (I'm glad that he still considers Ginny as so, even if he's trying to deny his feelings for her).
Btw, did Harry hear Ginny whisper his name before she fell asleep in the previous chappie? Shouldn't that have told him that she still loves him?
Better update soon! |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:04 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello you!!
Creeped out seems to be the operative word with this chapter! Glad people are getting into the mystery of it all.
have a few things to do before they are even in the postition to confront each other. But I promise you, be patient. Some things are well worth the wait.
Updates every 10 days. Promise. Thanks to my brilliant beta iviolinist.
Do you think Harry heard her whisper his name? Or did Tet's meowing get in the way???
Take good care,
hwimsey |
fatso
Saturday 2nd December 2006 16:48 | The Coven of Echoes |
one of the best chapters ive read in aaaaages
wot happened between harry and gnny???????? |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 23:00 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Thank you so for the lovely review.
Hmmmm. Keep reading -- everything will be revealed -- eventually.
Thanks again,
hwimsey |
Delani
Saturday 2nd December 2006 16:00 | The Coven of Echoes |
Oh quite brilliant. I had my eyes roving the pages frantically, trying with all my might not to let them slip down to the end to see what would happen. That was the most satisfying mystery chapter I've read in a long time, and yet you still manage to make it end with suspense! Wow.
Del |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:59 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Hello!
So glad you liked the chapter. Yes, it was a textbook "mystery" chapter. Now you have Myth and I posting -- no more withdrawls!!
Thanks so much for the lovely review.
Take care,
hwimsey |
Author859
Saturday 2nd December 2006 15:56 | The Coven of Echoes |
| That was pretty cool, although I'm anxiously awaiting the whole Ginny thing! Poor little girl, are there any more like her? Why are the death eaters torturing people; I didn't quite get that! |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:56 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Thanks for the review. Yes, the DE did torture this family, the girl in particular AND for a reason. But that's part of the mystery I'm afraid and if I told you -- I wouldn't have much of a story left!
You'll see more of Ginny in the next chapter. Hope that helps.
Cheers,
hwimsey |
sagh
Saturday 2nd December 2006 15:44 | The Coven of Echoes |
so, this chapter is absolutely frightening!
I have a lot to say, so I shall start from the beginning.
The waitress ignoring Ron is priceless.
"You've been through everything."
psh...take that, Ron!
This:
Harry swallowed and nodded politely. Harry had one rule about his celebrity: he would never be rude unless it was to the press. He loathed the fame that had been heaped onto his shoulders, but he was smart enough to know when to use it. If it removed one more Death Eater, he'd sing karaoke in this place. He wanted them gone. For more reasons than he could say.
mmm...I love that. That he isn't rude, very Harry.
If she forbade him, he would only come back alone another time. If something went wrong, he would be without back up.
that's totally something I would do.
okay, monk? wtf? hopefully there is some amazing backstory there, because without it, the whole, "I thought you were with Giants?!!?!11!?!1!1?"-thing, really confuses me.
this:
They understood how the young girl had been tortured. The Death Eaters had immobilized her hands, crashing the lid against her small and fragile fingers.
makes me want to cry.
I love that you went through and explained the meanings behind the spells. I don't know Fritz42, but I'm pretty sure that she is a genius.
Needless to say, I cannot wait for the next chapter. So get a move on!
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| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:53 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
LOL. Yes, there will be some amazing backstory and story for that matter regarding the monk. Tried to slip him in there. Let's just say an incident in the war threw the two of them together. You'll learn all about it in a later chapter.
Oh, yes, fritz is a genius -- she's my honorary research assistant on this piece and I love her to pieces. I also have to thank iviolinist, my beta. This is a group effort.
Okay, I'm getting a move on and finishing up the chapter I'm working on right now. Thanks so much for the great review. It helps so much to hear such feedback.
Cheers,
hwimsey |
girlspell
Saturday 2nd December 2006 14:43 | The Coven of Echoes |
Wow....talke abut atomospheric writing. The creepy feeling just wrapted itself around this chaper.
someone is hunting the hunters Indeed! Can;t wait to learn more about the Coven. Slowly but surely Harry is cracking, good to see that. wonderful writing through it all. Good going... |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:49 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
Yep, our poor boy is cracking. No sleep, gut wrenching spells -- we're putting him in a bad way all right!
Creepy is the operative word. And yes, you will learn more about the Coven, I don't think they'll be going away any time soon!
Thanks for the kind review!
Take good care,
h. |
girl from ipanema
Saturday 2nd December 2006 14:37 | The Coven of Echoes |
| I just LOVE a good mystery! Just a hint: is the rift between Ginny and Harry related to this latest mess? Also, Ginny's female friend and the really sexy auror that is after Harry are not in cahoots by any chance? I just don't believe in coincidences when it comes to mysteries.., Am I too far off? |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:46 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
I'm so glad you like a good mystery. Hopefully I can supply one!
Hmmmm. As to your theories, your instincts are leading you in the right directions some of the time. but some of the time not. Sorry -- but that's all I can say right now!
Thank you for the review. Please continue to stop by. And please, feel free to ask for hints!
Cheers,
hwimsey |
Aggiebell
Saturday 2nd December 2006 14:33 | The Coven of Echoes |
Oh, holy heck.
What is going on here?
Dang.
I don't even know where to begin.
I think I'm a bit creeped out by that spell Harry was doing. No, okay. I *know* I'm a bit creeped out by that spell Harry was doing.
And dangit, woman. You're a tease, giving us a hint of Harry and Ginny in happier times and then...nothing.
*taps fingers impatiently*
This bit just made me very, very sad for Harry:
He raked his hand through his hair feeling the terror crash about his mind. Years of living with his own mother's heinous shrieks had nearly undone him. Now he had performed this dangerous spell only to poison his mind with more. He had barely learned to compartmentalize the terror of the past, force it back into some hidden corner, where his own cries would not wake him in a cold sweat. So many screams: his mother's, Cedric's, Sirius' and all the countless victims of the war. Stop, he howled to his mind, stop, you.
Only one person had ever silenced them, cast them away and calmed them, replacing them with tenderness and peace. "Face your fears, Harry, put them to rest. Let me help you. Hiding something doesn't make it go away, love. You're not alone anymore; you needn't be afraid."
But he was alone. Long ago he had lost his best source of comfort. He had to find a way to battle this. Even if it meant hiding . . .
Eep.
What the heck happened between Harry and Ginny???
*taps fingers impatiently again*
More please.
Julie |
| Sunday 3rd December 2006 22:41 | The Coven of Echoes (Author Response) |
You can not make me laugh that much with those impatient fingers!!
I felt the need to duck and cover!
What happened between Harry and Ginny -- my that seems to be the sixty-four million question. You will find out -- I promise. But the explanation will be long in coming I'm afraid. Bits and pieces.
Yes, it was a fairly creepy bit of magic our boy used. I don't know if I could have done it myself. Plus, having to live with the vestiges of it in your mind isn't pleasant either.
If you think I'm a tease with this chapter, you're going to hate me after the next. Sorry.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. And more is coming - you know that!
Hugs,
h. |
