My real name is Natalie but everyone calls me Nat-Pat, this is because of my father's evil workmates. The day i was born my dad's best friend put a big sign up in their workshop saying 'Big Dave's got a Nat Pat!' and the name stuck.
Check out Ballindalloch Castle here, http://www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk/ . Enjoy!
This is the Coats Memorial Chruch from chapter 8,
http://www.fenet.co.uk/coats/pic11.jpg
This is actually the church that my University graduation will take place in! Yipee!
And here are the dresses from chapter 9, Mrs Weasley's is Guenevere and the other girls' are Iona.
http://www.bridesmaidsdirect.co.uk/
And here you can find the dress i have in mind for Ellie.
http://www.lindsayfleming.com/sabina.htm
The scary thing is that this chapter came just as i was writing a chapter about the exact same thing! What was really nice was that the Potter Manor i created sounded vaguely similar to yours! I really liked Idget, he was so sweet. And as for Tonks and Remus, i nearly danced i was so happy!
Author's Response: you know what they say about great minds thinking alike . Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!
Well that was certainly an interesting start, having Petunia and Dudley be civilized for once was nice touch. Off to read chapter two now...
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing!
I love Molly! She's so protective, its so sweet. Can't wait to read chapter three, really i can't, i have to go, now...
Author's Response: Molly is like a mother lion with her cubs, no one messes with them.
You wrote that very sensitively, and you explained Petunia's change well. Good work!
Author's Response: I knew there HAD to be a very good reason for so drastic of a change. So I tried to write the best reason I could come up with.
Oooh! Ginny loves Harry! Tonks was so nice to Petunia! I'm still loving your story, on to the next chapter...
Author's Response: ya just gotta love Tonks...she is nice to almost everyone.
What can you say about Molly and Ginny? perhaps like mother, like daughter? While i did feel marginally bad for Petunia and Harry i have to say well done to Molly and Ginny for getting it said! (or rather well done to you for putting the words there, good work!)
Author's Response: I know the minds of redheads all too well.....I am one myself! grin
YAY! Harry and Ginny kissed! I loved Sirius's letter, it was very poignant. I'm really enjoying the story thus far.
Author's Response: Thanks for you compliments, as well as reading and reviewing. Enjoy!
Well Petunia is certainly going up in my estimation! I loved Ron's reaction, another wonderful chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Harry asking for Molly's approval was one of the sweetest things that i've ever read, well done you!
Author's Response: Thanks...I really enjoyed that part too.
Whether we authors like it or not 'slower' chapters are a necessary part of the writing process. As for your chapter don't worry about it, the chapter was fine - you got in all the important interactions and that is all that really matters! It was a good chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you....I worry, this is my first fanfic. I have read plenty, but have not submitted anything before now.
They're all in the order - WooHoo! Ron and Hermione are kissing - WooHoo! Harry's finally given Snape a piece of his mind - WooHoo! There are just not enough woos or hoos for this chapter!
Author's Response: LOL...woos and hoos....I like that. Thanks for the words of encouragement!
Remus and Tonks - YAY! I put them together in my fic as well and i love how they bounce off each other. I love it when Molly gets decides to do something, she's unstoppable. And Sirius was clear - yet another YAY!
Author's Response: I've always thought that Lupin's reserve would be a perfect counter for the wildness that is Tonks. As for Molly, she wants everyone happy.
I hope that you're feeling better, you poor thing! That was a terrific chapter, everyone running in on Harry was hilarious and their reactions were perfect and brilliant. I'm glad that Umbridge has finally got hers, it was about time someone made her pay for the horrible things that she did, so well done you for taking her in hand and giving her waht she deserved! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you'll do next!
'Author's Response: I know the minds of redheads all too well.....I am one myself! grin'
You too, huh? (she glances up at her rather unruly red hair)
Author's Response: yes, me too. Is a curse and a blessing all rolled together. LOL
I get to be first WooHoo! Another very good chapter, i only have one little word of advice if i may? Don't use the word mad in the sense of angry, we British don't really use the word mad unless we mean crazy. Other than that it was great, i liked Fred and George making Harry a partner, that was a very nice touch. Can't wait for your next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks for the advice. I will make sure not to use the word mad unless Ron is making fun about Hermione and her studies. Also, Fred, George and Ron will be in a lot of trouble during the next chapter or two, for something that includes the Dursleys. I really appreciate your review and hope to see you in chapter 3.
Another great chapter, this must be the annual Mrs Weasley week because this is the second fic i've read today where Mrs Weasley was by far the scene stealer. The spoons thing was great by the way. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, you're doing so well!
Author's Response: Thanks. I actually got the spoon idea from one of my childhood memories. Anyway, I'm glad you like my fic so much. I also LOVED chapter 21 for your fic. I hope Ellie doesn't get captured or anything like that. . .
As far as my fic goes i can't promise you anything, sorry! I love the way you're portraying Remus as well, sweet and sensitive and caring, you're doing really well!
Author's Response: A fic as good as yours is worth the wait. Anyway's, I wanted to make Remus a little more caring and sensitive in my story because not only has Harry lost his Godfather, but Remus lost another one of his best friends to Voldemort and his Death Eaters. If you have noticed so far, i have hardly mentioned Sirius and the pain Harry feels. Harry is trying to hide his pain from the Order and his friends until Hermione accidentally says something she doesn't mean and Harry is forced to show the pain in his heart. This will happen in chapter 4. Hope you like it.
That was great! I loved the way firmly believes that Harry and Ginny are getting up to no good. It's just proof that they can all see the obvious. Harry stunning Mad-Eye was brilliant, as was Moody's pride about the whole thing. Hermione and Ron bickering as ever, it was only a matter of time before Hermione hurt Harry when she was aiming for Ron. The chapter was wonderful, i really enjoyed it. Don't leave it so long to update this time or i may be forced to hurt and i'd hate to have to do that, lol! :-) *10*
Author's Response: Thanks for the awesome review!! I epically like the part with Harry/Ginny & Lupin/Tonks. Your right, It's proof that they can all see the obvious. I loved writing the part when Harry stunned Moody and Hermione hurt Harry while aiming for Ron. If faster updates is what you want, then I will be glad to work my fingers to the bone!! Thanks for reviewing Natpat!! And by the way, I hope to read more on the HP and the Unspeakable Power soon!!
That was really good! I'm adding you to my favourties list so that i can keep an eye on it. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thank-you. Chapter 2 should be up soon. I really like your fic too, Harry Potter and the Girl Who Lived, cant wait for chapter 21. . .
I've got a few ideas on the voice front, i'm not really sure how acurate any of them are so i'm not going to embarress myself by mentioning them. As for why Ginny's favourite colour is green, my best guess would be that green is the colour of a certain hero's eyes. Am i right? That was a great chapter, it was thoroughly enjoyable, i can't wait to see the next one!
Author's Response: Ginny's favorite color. I guess you will have to wait till chapter six to come out to see if you were right. Thanks for the great review MGW!!