You really have a true talent for writing, especially emotional encounters. It's hard to put yourself in a situation and think like the characters, but you've managed to do it well. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: *Blushes* Thank you very, VERY much. Your words are so inspiring! I try really hard to place myself at the scene as I write, and I'm glad it seemed to have worked a bit in this chapter. I'm five pages into the next one, so it's well on its way... thanks again!
Bravo! This is by far one of the best fanfics I've read. It was so emotionally complex, almost etheral. You can be very proud of this story! If you decide to write a sequal, I'm there. Otherwise I'll look out for your other stories! Again, it was extremely well done!
Author's Response: Wow, thanks sooo very much, SeaIsle! I've looked at your profile, and THANK YOU again for pointing out my story there as well- I can't describe how flattered and honored I am. And thanks for your consistent reviews as well! I'm happy to know you'll read my other stuff too- your input has really meant a lot to me. So until next time, take care! xOxO
Thanks for giving us the FLASHBACK! I was wondering last chapter what exactly happened with Snape in Dumbledore's office. Again, your attention to detail is amazing! (I've added your story to my "favorite stories" list.)
Could you please arrange for a bank account like Harry's for me? A muggle one, though. Harry certainly showed he has a discriminating palate on his lunch date.....ha, ha. I liked that Lupin is Harry's confidant, it makes sense that it's Lupin. Too bad Harry hasn't been able to spend time with his close friends, though. I'm glad to see Wormtail is extremely secure, I'd hate it if he were to escape! Great details - this is really a story one can get lost in.
So glad Super-Harry didn't let Malfoy and his gang in to the D.A. That wouldn't have made any sense because that's who he will likely duel at some point. It's also good to see Harry spending more time with his friends and the start of Quidditch. How did Harry get the Death Eater into his trunk prison? I assume that's where he took him. Excellent story!
Quite amusing picturing Harry talking to Stan on the Knight Bus. If I were Harry I would use a disguise also. Good start - I'll read on....
Harry's going on a shopping spree! Love it! The interactions between the goblins and Harry were believable. I was shocked to learn of Vault #37 and the letter. Loved the dig at the Malfoys and their Vault #99. Great Chapter!!!
Amazing chapter! Very detailed descriptions of each item Harry looked at and/or purchased. I laughed when reading the description of the trunk - (come on!)....., but then again JKR did have the real Moody inside a "room" in his own trunk, so ok - it's your story and it's highly entertaining! Can't wait to read the next chapter! Well done!
"containing a brief description of a rape scene" First of all, I am saddened by the fact that you had to ruin this story with your "brief description". There were too many disgusting details for it to be brief. And you did not warn about the incest which was the most revolting part. YUCK!
Author's Response: With a chapter over 25 pages, yes, I consider a short 3 paragraphs "brief." And I did give warning, if not about the incest, than at least about the brutality. I had to remind my readers why the DEs are so criminal, and why it's okay for Harry to treat them like hardened criminal; because they are. hey deserve no mercy for their crimes, so keeping them locked up in their cells shouldn't be viewed too harshly, like many readers have claimed. Don't worry though, this part was written for a one-time shock value, and I have no intention of writing more scenes like it unless I deem them neccessary. And you got to admit, with what I described, DEs who value the debasement of muggles must have been impressed. That was the point of the whole "initiation" thing.
In your mind has your story's "more sophisticated Harry" stolen his new home? Is he borrowing it? Did he just take it because he can? Does he feel he is "owed" it in someway? Just wondering what your rationale is there. ----- This chapter has lots of thoughtful details. (I do like it.)
I have no problem with an author making their plot plausible by detailing the evil that is Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Kill all the DEs for all I care. I think the treatment of Harry's prisoners is spot on. I get why you wrote the initiation sequence. I just don't get why you wrote it exactly as you did. Surely a clever writer can find a way to emphasize the despicable event without the extremely graphic description of father/daughter incest.
Author's Response: It's because I was going for a gut-wrenching, viceral reaction.
So glad to see Harry was finally able to set the record straight on a number of issues in front of the wizarding public! Well done! Your independent, 'I'm taking none of it' Harry is a breath of fresh air. I'm enjoying your tale very much and I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter!
Your story is very rich and entertaining. I'm not sure Harry would have trusted the man in Knockturn Alley and followed him into a trap door, gone down a ladder into a cellar, and drink a potion. It worked out ok in the end, but it was scary. I understand this is a rebelous Harry, so, ok, it's on the mark. I hate tatoos, but at least the tatoos were meaningful. Your story is quite original, well written, and you have thought of some things I've not seen yet.
Oh, I forgot to mention that as sad as Hedwig's death is, it was entirely plausible that she would protect Harry to that extreme.
Thank you for clearing up that "flat stealing issue" I raised in last chapter's review! Wonderful chapter! Can't wait to see what happens to Wormtail.....
So a magical owl can transform into a pheonix if she saves her owner's life? Interesting! Your attention to details is amazing. Well written chapter!
Harry exercised a lot of control concerning the Dursleys. Good for him. The snake ring is different, I wonder if Harry will find out who the original owner was and if there is a significance there? Interesting story.
Wow, that was quite a chapter! Lots of information, but again, well written. Dobby is one of my favorite characters, so I'm glad to see you use him in your story.
Thanks for giving poor Harry a little closure with Aunt Petunia!