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Reviewer: RiverChild Signed Date: 2008.01.06 - 01:33PM Title: III
That was really good, and I think my favorite of them was the first. How dancing and fighting would always seem the same, and the last line, 'If she made it that far.' Just so, so good.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I think the first part's my favorite as well - I originally wrote it as a stand-alone, but it seemed there was more to the story, so I finished it. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
Reviewer: DebbieO Signed Date: 2007.08.07 - 08:09PM Title: III
This is just as wonderful as the other stories you have written. All are very dark, realistic pictures of the destruction of war. I love your descriptions:
"There's this dream she used to have where this one war would destroy everything, make them all start over, rebuild towns and homes and families. But it wasn't really like that. The world just carried on where it left off, passing over the gaps like a skipped stone, breaking the surface in certain places, but leaving only ripples in others."
That is true and powerful. Extraordinary. It particularly resonates with me because I live near New Orleans. That is a perfect description of post Katrina life. There are holes: in people, in the landscape, in families, in businesses...we carry on, but they remain.
I love your little details, Ginny dancing barefoot, the fact that she missed Charlie's speech looking at Harry, unaware it was the last time she'd ever hear him speak... lots of beautiful, but tragic moments.
I also really enjoyed the place when Harry suddenly is hit with his awareness of loving Ginny, and his recognition of the changes in them both--how that growth has kept them in step, rather than being unequal and creating distance. How could a war hero come home to a little girl? Well done.
It was interesting that Ginny killed Bellatrix with her intent, but not her words. Consistent with canon, I believe.
I do miss lighter moments mixed in with the sadness of these stories. Even in the most tragic, horrible circumstances people are resilient. They find a way to laugh, to hang onto the joy, to love...or they die (inside, if not out). This is almost what I see happening to Ginny in the story. Now that circumstances have changed, she has a chance to heal. I think I would have liked it more if she'd found that strength to heal even in the midst of the pain. Not to lose herself so completely.
I do think your work is painfully realistic overall, and quite lovely.
Author's Response: Thanks for the wonderful review. I sort of viewed her conversation with Slughorn as a lighter moment.
I like to break my characters and have them heal - I really had problems putting her back together again. "I think I would have liked it more if she'd found that strength to heal even in the midst of the pain." I don't necessary think I healed her - I opened her up to possibility for healing. Maybe actually healing is another story.
Reviewer: knightsbridge Signed Date: 2007.07.31 - 03:19PM Title: III
Starting with the little girl that stayed behind because of her family, right through to the battle tested warrior, this will always be the defining Ginny Weasley story. It has been my pleasure to have read this brilliant story, by an equally brilliant authour. I had my doubts you could do what you did in 3 chapters...but boy, was I worng.
Darian
Author's Response: Thank you very much! That's probably the best comment I've ever received. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Reviewer: pigwidgeon Signed Date: 2007.07.29 - 11:26PM Title: III
Wow, what a great story.
Author's Response: That's the best compliment any writer could hope for. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.
