People really need to give Harry and Ginny some time alone. I like how you're keeping Ron involved in the story. Hagrid has another dangerous magical creature as a pet again - it's good to see some things will never change.

Myrtle better watch out--she's gonna get herself banished if she's not careful.

Alex! Is it short for Alexandra or was Sirius also Gay?

I do like the direction you are taking this story, it just seems so full, not just a story where there are so many holes in it that it's transparent, but you've got so much substance to yours, like in the way you've added about the missing parents, many wouldn't have thought of that, it would be told strickly from H & Gs point of view. Well doneonce again

Author's Response: Alex ... well I think that's however you want it to be :D .

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I’m writing this as I read so I apologise now.

Wow Harry and Ginny just don’t get a break do they? Between their schedules and extra curricular activities, Trevor and Ron, Kezza I think you’re a sadist since you just love to torture poor Harry and Ginny. Not nice at all.

I loved that Hagrid and his ‘pets’ are making an appearance again, it all went pretty quiet at the end of the original series for obvious reasons, but it always provided so much entertainment, and thus I can’t wait to see what comes of it. However, where the hell did that egg come from? And to call it Monty, roflmao.

Luna hand was freaking’ hilarious and I quote:

“Men do not know everything,� said Luna as she sailed into the alcove where Harry and Ginny were still clutching each other, Trevor blinking innocently on Harry’s foot. “Hello Harry, hello Ginny. I am sorry; Bart appears to have interrupted your attempts to join together.� Harry could feel Ginny heat up as she blushed and his jaw dropped.

“Luna! There are first years here!� Neville looked utterly mortified and refused to look at Harry and Ginny.

“Harry, you may wish to re-button Ginevra’s shirt,� Luna commented serenely as she bent swiftly to pick up the toad. Harry flushed as Ginny spun quickly to face the wall and button her shirt, her face flaming. Luna held the fat toad in her hands out to Dexter.

For all the humour that is in this chapter I also appreciated the serious presented by way of the confrontation in the common room after the Quidditch trials. Although Brogan is related to Cormac, and therefore probably more prone to threatening behaviour than most, this scene reminded me about the undercurrent of discord amongst the students since the war and that it isn’t all better for everyone yet. I know you see this clearly through Harry and co but it is very easy to distinguish them from the general population since we know that they have seen, done and been involved more. So this scene for me acted as another reminder about the far reaching aspects of the war on others from the wizarding world. That or I over analysed and the point was that Brogan was just a jerk like Cormac.

Squash-box and festering parents, I love it, will you tell us your secret for thinking stuff like this up, its genius!

I liked seeing the beginning of action on Harry’s part here (in regards to the idea for his house). It seems that since the beginning of the school year especially we have learnt a lot about the effects of the war on the general populace and Harry and co wanting to help, but from memory this is one of the first indications of steps towards some action. [I apologise if I have forgotten prior event(s) I am currently in the middle of a re-read, but still wanted to give my review anyway]

Oh and Myrtle… its official you are cruel! lol




Author's Response: Take it up with Jen2 dear! She made me do it!!!! Of course she didn't tell me to make it Ron and Luna ... and Trevor ... and Myrtle *evil grin* I would say that yes it is the first we have seen of Harry and co actually taking action I think it's really beginning to sink in the more they are surrounded by their peers and of course, as Harry realises here - they've been sheltered. Hard to really take action if you don't know what action to take. I don't know how I think up the genius ... it's just that ... genius :P

A wonderful, well written chapter as usual! T! I love your idea for creating a home for war orphans in Grimmauld Place. It's a very original idea. And, lol, poor harry and ginny. It seems that someone (the author, perhaps? :P) is conspiring against them.

Author's Response: Oh no, the *beta* is conspiring against them! :P Perhaps there will be some relief soon ... *whistles innocently*

When completed, this WILL be the greatest HP fanfic of all time.

Author's Response: Well it will be the greatest one I ever wrote of that I am certain! You flatter me sir! *mwah* (I enjoy flattery ...)

It is going to quite an explosion when Harry and Ginny finally get time alone togather. They need to find a place that no one will find and put up some charms to confund people and lock the door very tight. So no one will interupt them. But I think it is funny that you have them get interuped all the time just when they think that they are alone.

TFW
MPF

Author's Response: I wonder ... does such a place exist? ;)

Clap clap clap !! Great chapter Kezza ! Poor Harry and Ginny... First there was Hermione, and now the toads, Ron and Myrtle !!! How frustrating...
I like your idea of putting Cormac's brother in your story. He is as evil as his brother... I can easily understand why Harry didn't manage to defend Ginny and himself.
Also, it's interesting to see Harry's friends looking for a way to help war orphans.
Will we see Gerald soon ?

Good job, as always ! I'm waiting for the next chapter !!!

Author's Response: You know I don't think Harry really got a chance to defend himself. Neville, Seamus, Dean and Ron totally had his back. (and Hermione :D ) Poor Harry was feeling a bit stunned though. Idiots like McLaggen need to remember that people are loyal to Harry. And as for Gerald ... indeed we will see him briefly in the next chapter - but more importantly in about ... chapter 37 if I recall correctly :D

An abundance of monsters in this chapter—a quintaped, Brogan, Ron’s green-eyed one (how can he still be jealous of Harry??), the beast in Harry (and Ginny too).

Neville and Seamus defending Harry and Ginny in the common room—great job! I’m wondering what Brogan’s story is though. Is he really just an idiot or is there a tragic story in him too, and he’s trying to take out his grief on Harry? I’m glad you returned to the topic of the students’ missing parents. A fixed-up Grimmauld Place could be a wonderful orphanage.


Author's Response: I think ... I think Brogan's just an idiot really ... Ron's not really jealous he's just ... he just ... Harry was winding him up - to be fair ;)