I loved the stories, and I know what you mean about a story demanding a different ending than what you had in mind when you started.


BTW, I loved the name of the Runes professor, Rosie Stone. Truly an inspired name!

Oh, to be a fly on the wall when Neville's grandmother met Luna! You have a great talent for giving your readers just enough info to imagine an "off-camera" scene without cluttering your story with unnecessary scenes. My only criticism is your mention of Indian Summer. Is that term used in Britain?

At first I was thinking this was a male "Mary Sue" story, but you've put a lot more depth into Rick, making him far more realistic, a bit flawed (Mary Sue never is!), but still likable and easy to sympathise with. Wow! I think I'm going to read all 30+ chapters before Dispatch gets me moving again... at least I hope so!

I made it to the end! THANK YOU for writing an amazing story. As I mentioned in my other ramblings, Rick was very much a male "Mary Sue," but you had enough extras - indeed enough excellent plot points, challenges for the characters, weaknesses for them to overcome, etc., that you kept my interest all the way through. Well done!

I spotted a little tiny error: "Did you know it’s the last non-Muggle village in London?" That should be "Britain" since London is several hours away by the Hogwarts Express. But I do love your story!

I admire your skills, love this story, but must point out a wording problem:



You do know, Harry, that I strongly abdicate the use of Unforgivable Curses,



"Abdicate" is the wrong word at this point (since it means to give up the throne!), I believe you meant "abhor."



The other problem is that Riddle was a prefect at that time (see CoS).



But still, a GREAT story!

Author's Response: Hahhaha-- oh wow. I can\'t believe I did that, and even more I can\'t believe that you are the first person to mention it. I think I mentioned that Riddle was a prefect tho, I can\'t really remember! But kudos to you- I hope you\'ll keep r/r-ing!

You're right. Not only do the heavens tremble, but the ground itself shakes when people of one heart and one mind devote and sacrifice themselves for a cause that is just. Evil cannot stand against such a group. BTW, did you write Harry's final speech or is that a quote from something I can't quite remember? It's a good one.

Author's Response: Thank you, first of all. Harry's final speech is something of an amalgamation of various sentiments I've heard and read. This assembly of it, however, is all me.

I also loved your story. Your use of the accident to show Harry that none of us is guaranteed safety even without Voldy around was excellent. Also, congrats on having unusually good grammar -- it's great to read such a polished story.

Author's Response: Thank you for the review! And special thanks to my beta for her help!

Concerning the question of whether this is a humor or a general piece: The story itself is funny, full of light, fanciful imagery, and very playful. It could be classified as either, but it's definitely both funny and, in a subtle way, a very touching tribute to some of our favorite characters. Definitely the best one-shot I've read in at least a month.

Author's Response: It doesn\'t really sit very well in one category, but humor was my first choice.

Hey! A little silliness that advances the plot is always welcome. Part of the magic of the HP series is the blend of action, thrills, humor, and pathos. That's probably why you felt compelled to finish this chapter.

Author's Response: Probably; I tried to get rid of it, but it just wouldn\'t work. I think the chapter was actually quite popular, so it\'s probably just me. =)