Charmingly funny! Your Dumbledore was dead on! I love that Sorcha is an elf! I thought is was a little OC for Snape to serve breakfast, but then I saw it was a trick! This is my favorite of your stories, Orlaith. You DO have quite talent for humour!
Author's Response: I have a strange affinity with Dumbledore... it's peculiar, I've always seen him as the most canon person in my fics... there is so much to him -- he's great. Sorcha and her elfness... there s a lot to that. I have a rather brave idea for the next chapter... you'll see it soon. Thank you again, in me my humour is lost -- I'm glad some people can find it...
Wonderful! I think I may know what's up with Ron, but I'll wait to read the next few chapters to see if I understood your clues.....I LOVE the fact that Harry wants to teach DADA at Hogwarts! Your Harry is planning his future and not just taking the "Volde Express". I have no problem with James' former occupation, in fact I think you put some real thought into it. This story promises to be even more interesting than your last....congrats!
Author's Response: Thank you very much - I'm getting a lot of mixed responsed on James' occupation, but I'm comfortable with it, and it's nice to see at least one reader who is, too.
Oh, I think I was right about Ron! ......Hermione said, smiling softly. “I bet it was just waiting for the right person to take you father’s place.”....wonderful sentiment! Harry has sure taken an interest in Siobhan.....but then he DOES have a "saving people thing". Well done!
Loved the chapter. How DID Harry cut his finger? Did Siobhan do it somehow? You've showed us how quick and discrete she is with her wand before.....Hmmm. I will await the next chapter!
First to review! Your sorting hat song was short, but to the point. It's hard to believe Ginny is gone. Well written, as usual. I can't wait to see what you have planned for Harry's final year!
I was glad to see Harry and Katie have some time to themselves. The two-way journal idea is teriffic! Nicely done!
The wedding speeches were funny and sweet - well done! I wonder how Alex knows Harry will have to face Voldemort? Hmmmm.....Did Remus tell her? I'm looking forward to Chapter 3!
Now if the Ministry gets there way and there's no Hogsmeade visits and no Katie for a while.......hmm....I wonder who might try to move in....a certain Slytherin?
Author's Response: Being a Slytherin, Katie's absence is no factor in her trying to take what she wants. *increases suspense*
Katie said yes....I like the fact that they will keep their engagement a secret and that the ring is charmed. So the crew transitions to Hogwarts and I am happy to see Harry with his friends.
I find it plausible that Harry wants to keep Katie's love and stability in his life. They are at war and there maybe no tomorrow for Harry, so I could see him jumping to a proposal. (It could be a long engagement.....he doesn't have to get married at 17!) I wonder what she'll say.....
Ah ha! I thought that Katie's Dad would be involved in those attacks.....Well written chapter, lots of details! I enjoyed it!
Well done first chapter! I'm glad to see you've wrote a sequel!
Well, the baby IS good news! I can just see Grandmother Weasley bustling about, knitting baby jumpers and driving everyone mad - in a good way! Sounds to me like the Order is killing off Death Eaters..?.... The dream sequence was frightening! And why is Ron so tired? I thought it had something to do with late nights with Hermione, but she seemed too chipper....hm...... More please!
Ok, my guess about the lady in the store is that her last name is Ollivander......?
Author's Response: Ah, sorry, no cookie. Her last name is actually 'Virgo'...
I think this is your best chapter yet! Snape and McGonagall's deliveries were spot-on and their lessons were believable and interesting. Who is this Slytherin girl? If she's not new, then how come Harry didn't seem to know her? She seems intriguing......Anyway, Harry's emotional response to his DADA lesson was touching.....Again, wonderful chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I figure since Harry only seems to recognize Pansy & her slytherin gang of girls, he would have meshed Siobhan in with them. This is the first time she speaks to him, so he starts to notice her out of *annoyance* I'm glad you find her intriguing. Thanks again.
What a fun chapter! Mrs. Weasley did need some good news! Your Hermione was spot on!
I love the name of this story! It just pulled me in - good choice! The first chapter is well written and the events are plausible, but where's Ron? The ending was very sweet! Nicely done!
....."He couldn’t quite put his finger on it, but that feeling could only have one name. Home."..... When I met my husband I knew he was the one because he felt like - home! I love that you used that feeling in your story! Nicely written!
"...It was like the phoenix song, a warm feeling spreading from his eyes to his heart......" I really liked that line! Again, well done chapter!
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it!! It will get really interesting in the next chapters. I already have written most of the story, so as soon as one chappie is posted the next will be submitted. Keep reading, and thanks
Fun chapter! Ron's actions were so suave, I'm sure it sent a shiver down Hermione's spine! At the same time it was hilarious! Nice story, keep writing!
Author's Response: Shiver? Shiver? EVEN I had a shiver down my spine when I wrote it!!! LOL!!!!! I know I'm Weird!!!LOL Anyway.. Thanks so much for following my story!!