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Reviewer: MollyandArthur Signed Date: 2016.01.09 - 10:14AM Title: Funeral
Another great chapter. Now that the funerals are finished, hopefully they can have some peaceful days.
Reviewer: AccioEye31713 Signed Date: 2012.07.07 - 03:00AM Title: Funeral
Excellent chapter. Quite a roller-coaster ride. I haven't, before now, had a fanfic chapter actually make me laugh out loud. My wife and daughter thought I was finally off my rocker.
Reviewer: Blissful Oblivion Signed Date: 2012.04.23 - 08:05AM Title: Funeral
This chapter was wonderful and so sad. The Weasleys and Hermione taking the mickey out of Harry regarding his - ahem - family jewels was simply hilarious! Poor Ron can be so thick sometimes. You made Fred's funeral just perfect. I wish he hadn't died *sniff* but, ah well, we can't do anything to change that. It was a wonderful idea to bury Remus and Tonks next to James and Lily and putting a headstone for Sirius was a brilliant touch. The Marauders together forever - I'm crying at that thought.
Reviewer: comets Signed Date: 2010.06.26 - 04:17PM Title: Funeral
It takes an amazing writer to make someone laugh (so hard their sides hurt) and cry all in one chapter but you did it. I loved the development of the characters. I don't think I have enjoyed reading a Harry Potter fanfic or book so much in a very long time.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you are enjoying the fic :)
Reviewer: DukeBrymin Signed Date: 2010.01.29 - 02:41PM Title: Funeral
I bet you had a phenomenally enjoyable time writing the discussion about the size of Harry's "purse". I just about died. . .
The grief that everyone is experiencing is rather overwhelming, isn't it? I firmly believe that we are able to reunited with our dead loved ones after we die (you know why I believe that), and there's a lot of evidence in the Harry Potter books to support their belief in that same idea. Why, then, do you think they're all so incredibly distraught? Nowhere, or very rarely, does anyone take the time to say something like, "Yes, but thank Merlin we'll see them again!" It seems to be a rather strange dichotomy.
Author's Response: I daren't tell you where I was when most of that conversation occurred to me! Mortifying, and I couldn't stop laughing because of the images in my head! As to the afterlife in Harry Potter - they will get there. It's still less than a week after the battle and they are all still in shock.
Reviewer: pottermania Signed Date: 2010.01.21 - 07:00PM Title: Funeral
The scene with Bill and Harry at the beginning was incredibly moving. I love the bond that is growing between the two men. His comment "and that includes you, kid" was my absolute favourite. To me the word kid just oozes love, family bonding, compassion, affection...
The whole conversaton around "generousity of purses" had the tears streaming down my face, not least Ron's complete ignorance of what they were actually talking about:-) Got uncontrollable giggles at the picture of Harry banging his forehead off the table! I even read it to my husband (after explaining characters and relationships to a non HP reader!)
Loved the messages added to Freds and Siriu's headstones and also who it was who did it. Some wonderful bonding going on. I think particularly of Harry not realising he was a pall bearer when Mr Weasley had said Fred's brothers were to do it.
Lots of other fabulous moments in this chapter.
Author's Response: It's so lovely to read your thoughts on the chapters as you read. That generous purse conversation is one of my favourite parts :) I look forward to reading further observations and comments!
Reviewer: Rowlingisgreat Signed Date: 2009.06.28 - 02:06AM Title: Funeral
You're making me cry with all these funeral scenes! That must mean that you've done an exceptional job at writing them. :)
Author's Response: Thank you :)
Reviewer: BrunetteGinny Signed Date: 2009.01.21 - 06:39PM Title: Funeral
You've really gone and done it!! .. well whatever it is. ...tears are rolling onto my keyboard still.
Absolutly beautiful. I f I could write 1 tenth as good as that was I would be happy.
Keep up to great work, I hardly ever review but this chapter was too good to pass the chance to say thank you for this lovely story,
Keena xx
Author's Response: Well, you're welcome!
Reviewer: kash2110 Signed Date: 2008.10.17 - 09:36PM Title: Funeral
“Well, if that’s all it takes then Ginny’s in luck because I’ve seen Harry’s. It’s sizable and he’s generous to a fault.” Harry and Ginny collectively sprayed their pumpkin juice clear across the table - What TRUELY MAGINIFCENT line, Harry & Ginny weren't the only ones, I choked upon reading that!
The breakfast scene was just....not sure what compliment I can pay you this time (wiping the tears from my eyes!!!) BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
I tend to write my reviews not after I've read the entire chapter but when I read something I think warrents a comment. So its hard sometimes to read something so joyful then go onto something which starts the tears off again but for an altogether different reason.
That isn't mean as a critisism but to tell you how you really know who to keep the reader on their toes when reading this truely wonderful story. But as it's not almost 2.30AM here in London and I'm pretty drained after reading this chapter, I'm off to bed!
Oh great touches with the words added to both Fred & Sirius's headstones!!!
Author's Response: I still maintain that breakfast scene is one of the best pieces of writing I ever did :P
Reviewer: LadyChi Signed Date: 2008.09.22 - 05:35AM Title: Funeral
Kezza,
Here's the thing about almost-10,000 word chapters. I have a lot to say! And not a lot of time to review it in, but I'm going to do my best to be thorough and get everything across that I wanted.
Firstly, the bit with Harry and the panic attacks, I absolutely loved. You can definitely tell that Bill has a lot of experience dealing with younger "siblings" -- the underlying theme of this story, as with the actual canon series, seems to be family. At least in this chapter... as Harry learns to deal with the loss of a brother. This chapter was particularly poignant for me, knowing what I know about your family. The moment when Mrs. Weasley cut herself was absolutely physically painful for me.
There were a few moments when I could have done with a bit less tell and a bit more show... For instance, the moment when the little boy came up and hugged Harry? Absolutely heartwrenching. The bit about him holding a press club after? Not necessary. I think you sort of took away from the over-all loveliness of that moment but making it obvious that Harry's a bit of a celebrity... It just felt like a space filler. You know?
More to say about the loveliness, though. Because most of this chapter was lovely. Stunningly brilliant, in fact. Harry telling Ginny that he wanted to have babies melted my heart... and, actually, every moment with Harry and Ginny was wonderful.
The discussion about the family jewels? Hilarious. Although Ron was being Mr. Thickety Thick Thick from Thick Town,. Thickania... not really a characterization I enjoy, but I thought the moment was funny, nonetheless.
You continue to deliver a story well balanced in drama, romance, moral issues, and family... Your writing is considerably more consistent than it was in the beginning and I'm looking forward to reading the rest. Cheers ears, love, and on to Chapter Twelve!
Author's Response: You have to forgive Ron in this instance. He was under the influence of breakfast. :D My 'show and tell' - gets better. Parakletos helped me with that! And yes, even i can see that my experiences with grief sort of really come out in some of these chapters. They say you gotta write what you know ...
Reviewer: wotcherberta Signed Date: 2008.09.19 - 10:31PM Title: Funeral
*tears*
that was awesome.
i really enjoyed reading this chapter.
keep it coming.
:Dwotcherberta
Author's Response: It's totally coming lol click 'Next'! Click 'Next'!
Reviewer: BaileyMac Signed Date: 2008.07.16 - 09:35AM Title: Funeral
Oh, this was such an awesome chapter....(I bawled through the last one!) I particularly liked the phrases on the tombstones - so very appropriate for both! Great job :)
Author's Response: Erm ... yes ... about the bawling - keep the tissues handy - yeah? ;)
Reviewer: santafe Signed Date: 2008.04.03 - 04:58PM Title: Funeral
Even better chapter than the last. Really good read, and mixture of emotions is clever, takes some of the sting out of the hard bits. Thankyou for writing it
Author's Response: Thank you for reading it. I am glad you are enjoying it.
Reviewer: charlz1983 Signed Date: 2008.03.04 - 08:07AM Title: Funeral
“Well, if that’s all it takes then Ginny’s in luck because I’ve seen Harry’s. It’s sizable and he’s generous to a fault.” - that made me snort - which i don't often do! that was so funny, i was laughing for five minutes!!!! and the "there it is" its like what Chandler says when Joey finally gets the joke in the end!
i like how the funerals were written. and the way everone consoled each other, it was very emotional!
and i liked the mischief managed at the end! x
Author's Response: I am a huge Friends fan - it is exactly like what Chandler says to Joey :D *has momentary urge to watc Friends ...* I almost think Family Jewels is my fave part of the fic actually *grins* but then I think about all the other parts I like and I can't decide ...
Reviewer: leinad312 Signed Date: 2008.02.25 - 11:03PM Title: Funeral
“You want to add something to it,” he said quietly. “Something that tells you about Fred and what he did with his life.”
“You want to add something to it,” George said. “Something that tells you something about them.”
That was beautifully written. Well done yet again, I'm beginning to wonder whether there's a chapter that won't make my eyes misty. You must enjoy a good cry.... or maybe you just revel in making your readers cry :P
Author's Response: I don't mean to make anyone cry it just sort of happens! There are funny parts too!
Reviewer: GinnyP_17 Signed Date: 2008.02.22 - 04:09PM Title: Funeral
Hello!!! I love your story but theres just one tiny problem; the date of Fred's death is wrong. If you clearly read the book, it states that Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave for Gringotts the day after Harry's named Teddy's godfather, and that is at night in April. It says so on page 412!!! Sorry but you should read the books better. And the final battle hapens around the 17th of April.
*~*Ginny*~*
(Ginevra Courtney Amanda Briegert-Wiggers)
Author's Response: Well I made up the date of Fred's death before I knew the date of the Battle of Hogwarts. According to the book Remus came and announced Teddy's bith one stormy day in April - it does not specify in the book which Stormy April Day. At the start of Chapter 26 it does not say that it was in fact the next day which they left for Gringotts it is very ambiguos on that point. It merely says the plans were made and that Luna had been seht a new wand that morning. I, in fact, read the book quite carefuly - and on page 412 it talks about Griphook refusing to eat with the rest of them as I ahve a British version but, that's merely a sidenote.
In fact JKR has since stated that the Battle of Hogwarts was on May 2nd - two years before Victorie's birth which is why she was named Victorie. So I respectfully disagree with the date of the Battle of Hogwarts as 17th April nor do I agree that when I wrote those chapters - having only the book and no interviews as my only source - that Deathly Hallows alone can provide exact dates. I mentioned in my A/N that I went wth May 29 simply because I couldn't tell. The Lexicon had the Battle at some date in May at the time so I picked a day and built my story.
So when you get to where Percy is engaged to Penelope - don't rip my head off again - because once again - written before we found out who he actually marries.
Sorry but I take excpetion to your tone. And the final battle happens on May 2nd - so my story is very slightly AU through no fault of my own. I hope you continue to enjoy the story in spite of the terrible and glaring error and faux pas which I have comitted.
Reviewer: cueball Signed Date: 2007.12.04 - 07:58AM Title: Funeral
I just finished Chapter 11 and wanted to let you know that this is the very first story that has actually gotten me to cry. Guess the Kleenex people are booming in sales over this story. Absolutely wonderful! Got my pile of tissues next to me, so off to keep reading.
Author's Response: It still astounds me how many people still stop at his chapter and tell me they need more tissues! I am guessing you are 'enjoying' the tissues, so I hope you find the rest enjoyable too. Beware of chapter 15 ;)
