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Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed Date: 2020.04.10 - 05:01PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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All pride has to be parked at one time or another...kutgw



Reviewer: sunnyseaforever Signed Date: 2012.05.21 - 09:38PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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I'm glad that everyone's trying to accept and understand them as they are, but surely there would be bumps along the way.
You really write fantastic quidditch matches. Love it.



Reviewer: ginny92 Signed Date: 2008.12.29 - 01:27AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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I was just wondering, is the money that dumbledore qouted harry's entire fortune, or is that just what he has in a trust vault? I would assume that the potter's wouldn't be a poor family, that they might be in the league of the black family in regards to fortune, at least I think that's how it would be in canon, maybe you're story is different? peace

Author's Response: I think there's room for interpretation regarding Harry's money in canon. He clearly doesn't have to worry too much as a student, but does he have enough money that he never has to work? If so, why were the Potters living as they were in Godric's Hollow? There are a lot of possible answers.
For my story, the amount Dumbledore quoted is Harry's entire fortune. School's already been paid for, and the remainder is enough to make him a very wealthy student. If he really wanted to, he could go a few years as an adult without any income, but not forever. His parents were moderately wealthy, but they spent a lot while hiding from Voldemort (and not working), and they lost a major asset when the house was destroyed.



Reviewer: Aragorn Signed Date: 2008.12.06 - 10:55PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

This is the 3rd or 4th time I've read this chapter. MoO, Part I may be the best story on this site. Love the dynamics that are all getting sorted out. It really is a richer enviornment/context than you have fto work with in Part 2.

Do love how you weave the Queen's words into it. This elevates to a whole other level than is often seen in fan fiction.

Anyway, even tho you wrote this long ago now, want you to know how much it's still appreciated.

Author's Response: These Christmas chapters in part one certainly gave me context for some really good stuff. I'm hoping that the climactic events of Part 2 will be just as engaging, but that remains to be seen (I'm working on it).
When I found the Queen's speech, I was thrilled at how perfectly it suited my purposes. I would have used portions of it anyway, but that was a lucky break which I can only attribute to the universality of the themes in HP.
Thanks very much for reading and commenting again.



Reviewer: jay21317 Signed Date: 2008.09.24 - 05:48PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

what no cloak for harry or is he gonna get taht later??

Author's Response: Stay tuned.



Reviewer: Aragorn Signed Date: 2008.06.29 - 01:44AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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This may be my favorite H/G story of them all...and Ive read a bunch. Haven't read Part One in a very long times .

Hope you have the stamina to make it to the end.

Author's Response: I hope I do, too! Thanks very much for reading.



Reviewer: Zapatorf Signed Date: 2007.07.13 - 05:43AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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I could not believe how strikingly similar the snitch challenge ending was to Lily and James. Well done!

Author's Response: Thanks!



Reviewer: lolamadrid Signed Date: 2006.12.16 - 04:15PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Reviewer: mwoo41 Signed Date: 2006.10.17 - 12:39AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Reviewer: Keira Azul Signed Date: 2006.10.15 - 11:47PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Okay, so all through the last chapter I was gasping as the images flashed in my mind, just a little bloody for me, but brilliant. The end of this chapter more than made up for it though. This is a great story, I'm sorry I didn't read it earlier. And your twins...What can I say? They're perfection. Five stars just for that! :)

Author's Response: Life is a bit gruesome at times, isn't it? Hopefully it all balances out in the end. Thanks very much for reading.



Reviewer: brad Signed Date: 2006.10.15 - 06:06PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Continuing to enjoy this high-quality and charming story. I'm still nervous about how you can possibly generate any tension when the kids finally come up against Voldemort, given how awesomely powerful the two are - shucks, they can just super!apparate their way out of anything - but maybe Voldemort, given your prologue, has an equal amount of power to the two of them together, etc. But that conflict may be a long way off anyway.

In any case it's still an excellent story where much of the cleverness lies in how you're delving into every detail of how a H/G bond such as you have here would be handled by the adults and children around them. With this chapter, Ginny's elder brothers; Bill's immediate response in trying to find a 'curse' to break makes perfect sense. And I think you have Molly down perfectly also. The whole escalation in tension this chapter and the last was marvellously done.

Waiting eagerly for the next chapter! :-)

Author's Response: Voldemore does have a few advantages, just as harry and ginny have a few handicaps. Thanks for reading!



Reviewer: jgkitarel Signed Date: 2006.10.15 - 12:21PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Hmm, I have to admit, this story takes the soul bond idea in a new direction. It has similarities to Intromit's Fate's Debt (which probably inspired you to write this), but you took the inspiration and added your own twist to everything.

As for the Weasley family's reactions, I find them understandable, even believable. A family as closely knit as they are (before Percy leaves the nest), this is something that has serious ramifications, something Molly and Arthur are well aware, even frightened, of. At least things were resolved, somewhat peacefully in the end, though I can see there are still going to be some bones of contention in the future.

Well, before I end up going into a lengthy dissertation on this, I better get to the point.

I find it well written, believable, and well thought out. I can see that this will (and already has) spur many a discussion in the forums. (circle one: philisophical; scientific; literary)

Good job.



Author's Response: Thanks for the kind words. I'd like to think that there are philosophical, scientific, literary, and perhaps even psychological issues worth discussing in the story.



Reviewer: am12 Signed Date: 2006.10.11 - 01:40PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

So, was Arthur the first to refer to HarryGinny as a "union"? Strikes me as a deliberate word choice. Albus used it also in the same conversation. Rather stands out now that I reread this.

hope things are going well,
...art

Author's Response: Hmm... yes, it does stand out, doesn't it? I won't say that the explanation for that will ever be perfectly clear, but I'm sure you can come up with a pretty close guess.
In other news, Chapter 16 is in stage 2 (of 4) in the beta process. I know it's going to be later than I guessed, but I assure you that it really is on the way.



Reviewer: GinnyLover Signed Date: 2006.10.10 - 01:20PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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I just read what you have done so far up through this chapter and i must say its pretty uniqe, though it is fairly silimilar to Fate's Debt at the beginning. I really felt bad about the sisuation at the beginning of christmas but it seems that it will work out ok in the end. Molly just doesnt want her little girl to be grown up so soon. As far as them sleeping togethor i dont really see a problem with it as long as they are not intimate at least til they are in thier teens but at least at this point it doesnt seem like anything that would be nessesary for thier "oneness". i cant wait to see what happens in CoS because obviously Ginny isnt going to fall under Tom Riddle's possession. I assume that someone else will be responsible for releasing the basilisk. Overall great job and im looking foward to reading more.

Author's Response: I'm looking forward to the second book, I must admit. See you there!



Reviewer: Athea Signed Date: 2006.10.02 - 05:37PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Ahh..finally some sort of progress with the Weasley's. My heart feels better just knowing that a reconciliation is possible.

I really love your depiction of Arthur. I think you capture the quiet strength he must possess to balance Molly's fire.

Ron backing out of the battle at the mention of Wingardium Leviosa was terrific. What a great picture you painted!

So, in general: great as always. Now, about this longer time between chapters...don't make us rough you up...just keep em coming as regular as you can, okay?

Author's Response: Eek! Don't hurt me!
Say... when is your next story coming out? Maybe I should gather a posse to rough you up instead. =)



Reviewer: hpf2114 Signed Date: 2006.10.01 - 09:36AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Reviewer: Ichtys Signed Date: 2006.10.01 - 08:11AM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Hi Dave.
Another great/amazing/outstanding chapter.
I really like your Arthur. I think that OotP (the handling of Percy) showed that he is more than comic releaf; he is the head of the family.
I liked the way you handled the confrontation with the Weasley brothers. The way the twins and Ron backed out (and Charlie too, for that matter), was good to see. It was good that they remembered to use the presents from McGonagall, otherwise I don't know what would have happened.
I also liked that Ginny persuaded Arthur to stop some of the monitoring (Percy at Hogwarts and the missing door), and that she asked her brothers to stop treating them as some animal in the ZOO. I look farward to see when they remove the charms on her PJ. (Either Harry & Ginny removes them, or her parents.)
I had a thought when I read Bill's comment about Wingardium Leviosa.
"Bill, Harry and I tried casting 'Wingardium Leviosa' on a feather while we were holding hands in the kitchen. It imbedded itself in the ceiling."
"Wow, that is quite impressive"
"The ceiling in my room, Bill"

I also liked reading the way thei were trying to mend the fences. Very realistic slow approach. The chat Arthur had with Harry and Ginny was very good, nice touch that Arthur asked Ginny to join them through Harry. I also liked Arthur asking them if the other was hurt, using the bond to his advantage.
I look forward to reading the next chapter. Will they share the story about fighting the troll? I thought that Arthur gave Ron a funny look at one point.
I appreciate that it looks like Molly has changed her attitude. If she hafn't I don't know what kind of 'wake up call' she would need.
Regards Ichtys

Author's Response: As more than one person pointed out or even suggested, the Burrow probably would not have survived if they didn't remember the pendants. What do you suppose the reviews would have looked like for that?
I think Bill will get the message. Not quite in that way, but . . . you'll see.
That's an excellent question about Molly. Stay tuned!



Reviewer: hpf2114 Signed Date: 2006.09.30 - 03:51PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Reviewer: Comet Moon Signed Date: 2006.09.29 - 06:40PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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Another Fab chapter.

Your skill takes my breath away bud.

fences have started to mend, but no where near as strong as before, at least healing has started.

Molly still has issues for sure. But I wonder if you have thought of Arthur's issues?

I Love the Arthur in this story. It's exactly as i pictured him. The Twins. Ginny. Harry. Dead on.

Twists on the other characters stem i think from the new situation.

But, on the fear of the mob of fellow Arthur fans (I AM ONE), i don't think he is being as honest with Hinny Garry as he says. And most importantly himself.

The trust, that he himself said he wanted for them, was in my opion broken greatest by the Chasity Pajama. That is what they are. For all there beauty, they are no more then chains and shackles signifiying the lack of trust.

Chains so strong that 7 days a week, 365 days a year she can not even go to the bathroom if needed.

Arthur said they would make the older people more secure.

Isn't that exactly like saying they do not trust her?

I can't see there not being major reprecussions to them if they are not eventually delt with.

I think it's Ginny's trust in Arthur that causes her to heistate on the matter.

But ask yourself. How many times a week you get up in the middle of the night to use the loo?

That said, let us now lamenant on the extended time.
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Now lets give three cheers on the weel writen chapters and understand we want Quality not Quantity


GREAT WORK Dave

Ja ne

Jim


Author's Response: Just for the record, Ginny can go to the loo. She just can't do it within four hours of putting the PJs on. Arthur knows that the PJs are an issue, but he's trying his best to find a working compromise.



Reviewer: Rhetor Signed Date: 2006.09.29 - 01:48PM Title: Questions, Quotations, and Quidditch

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I relished every word of this chapter and was sorry to come to its end.

Most striking, really, is the continuing development of Arthur as a man of real moral power. You've been building towards this for several chapters, especially the last one, but his magnificent anger (Mary Renault's phrase) at Bill's arrogance and lack of empathy or honor was wonderful to behold. To see, as well, his will to accept H-G for what they are (despite what actual ability or lack thereof he may have to do this) is almost a lesson in what it means to be "the good man." No one can have failed to notice how, at the end, he was addresssing H & G as though they were a single person, and speaking directly to Ginny although she wasn't within earshot, because he knew he could hear what Harry hears.

(I think Arthur may have been a little hard on Bill, who hadn't known of his father's promise not to allow H & G to be separated and who, I want to believe, would have honored that promise if he had known.)

The business of H & G hearing the same things, of course, brings me back to my continuing confusion and frustration (which I know you adore) over what the heck "One" means. Ginny says she knows that "we" wouldn't crash into the chimney -- so they are not differentiated. But Ginny & Harry disagree over whether to show his bruises to Arthur -- so they are differentiated. Arrgh! You're going to keep this up till the last bleeding chapter, aren't you?

I'm confused as to why McGonagall chose to insult Bill with the word "Slytherin." There are many things you might say about Bill's actions, but I wouldn't include any of the normal Slytherin attributes among them. Not crafty, not power-hungry, not ambitious, not racist -- how was it "Slytherin?" Or was she just trying to get his attention?

I know you say that all of McGonagall's wonderful treatment of H & G stems from her being a "teacher to the core", but really she's going beyong being their teacher to being their mentor and their advocate.

It's nice that the Weasleys won't be broken up as a family, and it's nice that you made explicit H & G's ability to leave the family at will, to reassure us that they're not trapped.

Well done, once again.





Author's Response: Maybe Arthur was a little tough on Bill. But I think there are several things going on beneath the surface there. That doesn't mean anyone but me can see them, of course, but oh well.
Yes, the structure of what they are is very well definied... to me. I think there will be enough evidence along the way for you to get pretty close to the answer, even if it's not in the terms I defined it in for writing purposes. Let's just say that I have a spreadsheet (quiet, KWSS).
There's a difference between the theoretical slytherin attributes and the actual slytherin attributes McG has experienced. Remember that probably a majority of her teaching career has been spent with Voldemort as a looming presence.
Thanks for reading.




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