August 3: Chapter 7 is up, and I'll be getting chapter 8 up as soon as I can get around to editing it.
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A Year to Remember: Chapter 7 is up.
Melt With You: Complete.
Oh my! I have absolutely adored this story since I first checked out the fanfic site, and was greatly displeased when about three months ago found that this story was not being updated. Today, purely out of curiosity I decided, why don't I check to see if "Dear Diary" has been updated? I searched the story, and not expecting a new chapter, I was sooo pleased when I saw that there was one. I love this story, and I must say, this chapter was nothing short of amazing! Your story pushed me into loving the H/G ship even more, and helped to inspire me in writing my own story. It's amazing what great writing can do! Amazing work! Can't wait for another update!
I've seen this story up for a rather long time, and today I just decided to take a look at it. I'm really glad I did! I loved the whole thing, you stayed true to the Cinderella aspect, and true to the Harry Potter part, too! I really enjoyed it, and I can't wait for the next chapter. But, I did notice one thing. When Tonks says, "Just Breathe, he'll know it's you," the "just breathe" part reminds me of when Drew Barrymore says it when she is entering the ball in "Ever After." Was that done on purpose? If it was, good job, because I love that movie, and I really liked how it tied in! Well, I really loved it, and I can't wait for the next chapter!!
You have a good start here. I like the concept of the story, and it really kept my interest. The chapters improved (as in your writing style) as I read them, and that's a good thing. I'm glad I got to talk to you in the beta forums, too! I can't wait until you send me the chapters you said needed to be worked on! I can't wait to help!
Author's Response: i'll send them soon!
So Good! I really liked how you did the prologue, and the song in this chapter went with how Ginny was feeling PERFECTLY! Awesome! Update Soon!
I loveee this story! It's so fun to read about the trials and tribulations of the young Potters so far, and I'm sure it will get even better with the next chapters! I think Ian is hilarious so far-he kind of reminds me of James..and Tara is smart and down to earth, kind of like a mix between Lily and Hermione. Update soon! I can't wait!
Author's Response: Well, I kinda wanted them that way because they are a spitting image of James and Lily. *shrug* I thought I could make it a little interesting.
Her Drama Cutie!! I don't know if you remember, but I gave you some suggestions about the battle chapter for this story! Well, the other day I was looking at the recently added stories, and I found this one, and I read the summary and thought that it sounded familiar, and then I remembered that I had given you some advice in the forums. So, I decided to check it out (and today I'm finally reviewing for it) and I really liked that first chapter!! It was written really well, and really believable! I like how you made Tricia one of the invisigirl-Gryffindors, because there are two of them, so it makes it more believable. I'm really glad I checked this story out, and I can't wait to read the next chapter!! Great job!!
Author's Response: Hey! Thanks again for your help on the final battle chapter! I'm still stuck (writer's block!) but ur suggestions really helped! Thank you so much for saying that Trisha is not a Mary-Sue! And yes, I thought her being a phantom character was better and a lot more believeable! Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of my fic!
Yaay!! I love this story! Great job!! Oh yeah, and I've now decided that I like this story too much to abandon it, so if you need a permanent beta, I would be interested in doing it for you! I've got a lot of experience in writing and betaing, so if your still stuck and looking for some help (or even a second opinion) just pm me or answer this review or something and let me know!!
Author's Response: Thank you very much again! Alas, I got another beta. But if I never need help I will definately give u a pm. Thanks so much for ur generous review! I enjoy reviews!
I really like your story. Mag is a really good OC, and I like how you've written her. She seems a bit like Neville, though. I pmed on the beta forums about betaing the chapters you need help with, too, by the way. Let me know if you still need the help.
Author's Response: I'm going to Pm you in a sec.
You're right! It is going to be Ginny remembering the year, but that's all I'm going to say! (And don't worry, I just submitted chapter three which I think is a lot better than this chapter!)
Thank you so much for the reviews! It makes me feel so good to see people really touched by my work. Sorry it's taking so long for chapter two, but I submitted it yesterday, so hopefully it will be up soon. I also have finished chapter three (so far, it's my favorite next to ch. 1), so you won't have to wait so long for that one. Thanks again for all the support!
Love it! Harry's speech was so touching, and the detail that was put into the prophecy was immaculate. I can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Yeah! I really liked your story to. I just submitted anther chapter so it should be up soon.
Goo job for a one-shot! They can be hard sometimes. I liked it!
Author's Response: yaya thank you! that was my first one-shot and i wasnt sure if people would like it! thanks for reviewing :)
Don't end there! What were you thinking? This could be an awesome story, and I really liked what you have so far! You should definitly continue!
Aww! That was so good! I love how you wrote the scene where Ginny told Harry she heard him, and how she told him to be a man and kiss her! It was so sweet!
Ginny tells about her feelings for Harry, through her encounters with Mr. Padfoot.
If you are a H/G shipper AND a Sirius's fan, this story is for you! Please, Read & Review!Aww! I really loved it! A treat for a big Harry/Ginny shipper like me! It was really cute, I loved how Harry fell in love with her the first time he saw her in the mirror! Great work!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, and a * BIG HUG * from a huge H/G to another :)
Awesome! I really liked it a lot! And I love that song! You did the ball scene really well; a lot of the time ball scenes are predictable and just aren't right, but this one was great! Great job!
Ah love..It really bites, doesn't? Between my story and yours, I don't know how much more pain these two can take! Well atleast we know that Harry and Ginny do end up together, but whether or not a happy ending is in store for them? That I can only hope. Really great job, I'm the first to review! You're a great writer, and you made me feel really awful for Harry, and Ginny, too. Awesome job! Can't wait for more! And thanks for reading and reviewing my story, too!
Author's Response: No problem. Reading your story is like pure joy for a H/G shipper like myself... Thanks for reviewing. It made me smile.
Ok that makes me feel a lot better! I definitely understand that it had to be done, and like I said, I wasn't, and am not, mad at you. Thanks!
I promise I'm not mad at you...I was just wondering...the hosptial scene at the beginning of the chapter seems...familiar. Do you get my drift? Please let me know if its what I'm thinking, but I'm not mad at you! Other than that, I liked the chapter a lot!
Author's Response: LoL, No I get what you're thinking, but it wasn't biting off of yours or whatever. I had no other way... the scene had to be done... and i didn't think it was too similar. Believe me, I'd NEVER try to rip off any story, expecially yours!
Crap I just posted that last review for the wrong chapter..It's supposed to be for chapter two.