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Reviewer: davidf89 Signed Date: 2020.11.23 - 03:12AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Great idea and I liked how you wrote the exchange of letters between Harry and Ginny in this story.
Reviewer: Mfder Signed Date: 2013.05.31 - 05:05AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Harry has become the NEW DUMBLEDORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great one-shot...
Reviewer: jediprankster Signed Date: 2009.10.28 - 04:56AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
I didn't read this when it was first posted. I just saw it in the 'completed reads' box, and decided to check it out. It was fantastic. I liked the way the whole story was told through letters. It was a different way to tell the story, but it was effective. I liked it, plus it was nice to get subtle hints at the future of 'Shut And Be A Bud Again'.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it!
I was pleased with this story myself. It was my first attempt at epistolary fiction, and I think it worked well. Best of all, it was SHORT -- something that can be a challenge for me.
The hints are to 'Shut and Be a Bud Again,' and to another story in the same universe that is about 60% finished, but not yet published...
MinistryMalconte nt
Reviewer: NotACat Signed Date: 2009.09.23 - 01:43AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
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Reviewer: juice14 Signed Date: 2009.07.29 - 11:21PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Hmmm Harry dealing with Bureaucracy hehe....
Nice batch of letters ... I like the tone Harry has taken with his different personas... Guess at this point he's "just an Auror". Good one with the blending of Muggle tech and magic ... short and nice interlude type story!
Author's Response: Glad you liked it. It was definitely fun to write, and given how verbose I tend to be, a real challenge to keep SHORT!
MinistryMalcontent
Reviewer: quinn Signed Date: 2009.03.03 - 11:13PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Great story! I really enjoyed your take on this challenge. I actually made my wife read the paragraph about the silver instruments and threatened strangling... very well voiced, in my opinion! I actually smiled through most of your piece. I loved the idea of Harry dragging the Academy through many hoops.
I really respect your ability to imply the requirements of the challenge without getting bogged down in the details, and using this sort of narrative was a clever way to do this.
Thanks for a great read!
Author's Response: quinn --
Thanks for the very flattering review. This story did work out well in my opinion. Though I can't downplay the role my betas performed!
Reviewer: jennyelf Signed Date: 2009.03.01 - 04:27PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
The only story I had ever read before written in this style was L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Windy Poplars. I love the Anne series (second only to the HP series for me), but that's probably my least favorite of the series, because the story is comprised of just the letters. Your story, however, was fantastic. I enjoyed the fact that the letters, while from Harry, were to different recipients. Each missive was given an unique flavor based on who it was written for- well done! I of course also enjoyed the glimpse into the future for your Shut Up and Be a Bud Again story. Great job.
~Jenn :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the kind words.
You articulate what I was trying to achieve in the entry very perceptively. I hope that means I did it effectively.
I discovered when putting this together that the biggest challenge about epistolary narratives in this day and age is: why are they writing the letters in the first place?
I'm glad you liked it!
Reviewer: Yunchao Signed Date: 2009.02.28 - 01:18AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Good Job. I just read this for judging. There are some common spelling and grammar mistakes in there but that's not too serious. You were very creative with the combination of all three hollows and I liked the little P.S. at the end. Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thanks for letting me know you reviewed.
I found the artefact/artifact Americanism, I'll keep looking for any others.
Thanks also for the kind words about the story.
Reviewer: Bethina Signed Date: 2009.02.22 - 05:51PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Very good. Poor Harry! He just wants to live his life in anonymity and peace. I loved how he was able to go along with the ministry request, yet on his terms. Well done.
Beth
Author's Response: Thank you, Beth. I'm delighted you like it.
Reviewer: Spenser Hemmingway Signed Date: 2009.02.22 - 09:11AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
This was very good, and the format was especially entertaining. You present the story, while at the same time developing the scene, the background and the characters. The at-times stiff formality of the correspondence makes it all the more amusing and readable.
The Harry that you’ve presented us is certainly a no non-sense fellow. His security methods aren’t something I would have considered—so basic, yet so affective. It seems that we do see ineptitude in the more ambitious of malcontent. Actually, that allows for some fun with them doesn’t it? I have a vivid picture of the gentleman reacting to Harry’s punitive actions against him; his expression must have been…unique. Thanks for a great read.—Eric
Author's Response: Eric --
Your kind and thoughtful words leave me at a loss for a smart-aleck response for Spenser.
He is a class act.
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Tom
Reviewer: jacsmompat Signed Date: 2009.02.21 - 07:54PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Most imaginitive. Read for the challenge.
Author's Response: Thanks for letting me know...
Reviewer: potternut190 Signed Date: 2009.02.21 - 02:33PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Fantastic!!!
Author's Response: Thanks!
Reviewer: Birlan Signed Date: 2009.02.21 - 01:25AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
as always I enjoy your well thought out story.
As a devil's advocate and realizing that we have not seen the middle or end of the story the story seems to be pointing to harry and ginny not getting married. Harry dotes on her and has learned that she doesn't want his opinions expressed directly or indirectly on issues that affect her. Ginny wanted two things (harry to notice her and being her own person of note). She likes harry but your story could easily be one where she values being her own famous person more than being with harry. I don't think that's what happens but harry's lesson makes it sound equally plausible.
Author's Response: Thanks for the thoughtful review.
Harry and Ginny will get married. They have to if this "universe" is not going to be AU. Will they get married in this story? Ah...
I would say that Ginny wants Harry to be an honest sounding board and an advisor, but she's not interested in his trying to run her life. Do some of these letters hint that perhaps Harry has tried to do more than that in the past?
I think your statement in parentheses accurately captures my vision of what is motivating Ginny.
Reviewer: melipy Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 09:29PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
I love getting glimpses from the future from SaBBA! Is it going to go for much longer? Do we get to see Harry and Ginny have James, mabye Lily too? Do we get to see Teddy and Victoirego to Hogwarts? I find it so iteresting to read all of the politics of the wizarding world! That's probably I'm so obsessed with your stories. Hope to see an update soon! ;)
Author's Response: Thanks for the kind words.
Shut and Be a Bud Again will end in May just before the Four leave Hogwarts with an Epilogue in July.
The story comes from a timeline that covers the whole period up to the Epilogue of DH.
I don't yet know how many stories will come out of that timeline.
Reviewer: louie Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 08:37PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
I am ambivalent about epistolary fiction, but you had written a clear anc concise story in there. While I know this one is a part of your bigger story, I think it can stand independent from that. Thank you for giving us clues. Good work.
Author's Response: I'm delighted you liked the story.
You're welcome for the clues.
Thanks for reviewing.
Reviewer: Feff Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 07:38PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
This was lovely. I am a huge fan of the epistle style of narrative. You have employed to great effect.
Thank you so much,
Feff
Author's Response: If you like this style, and think I have done well, then that is high praise indeed.
Thank YOU for the kind words.
Reviewer: Tom NotRiddle Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 05:03PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Thank you for another thoroughly enjoyable story. I am eagerly awaiting your next submission.
Author's Response: You're welcome.
I'm trying to find the time to publish more frequently, but unfortunately, I am not a prolific author.
Reviewer: DukeBrymin Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 02:02PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Great story!! I like you telling it all in letters, and I'm especially excited that you're keeping it in your Bud universe.
Thanks!
Author's Response: I'm delighted you like it!
Telling a story in letters is a challenge. Each letter has to make sense by itself. There has to be a reason for the letter to be written in an age of floo-calls and Patronus messangers. Finally, the letters have to fit together to tell a complete story.
I'm still learning.
Reviewer: GREYWOLF Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 01:06PM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Victory over the beaurocrates, yum. Did you mean to indicate that Ginny is still playing Qudditch while pregnant?
While I do not discount our life's legacy, leaving this world a better place is certainly worthwhile, I don't think that is the concept of the Hallows. You recall what JKR put on James and Lily's marker. Conquering death has to do stricltly with how we've preparred for the next great adventure.
Author's Response: Ginny is resisting being sidelined. The Harpies are finding things to do that will keep her associated with the team, but minimize the risk to her or the baby's health.
As for the Hallows, Harry is only reporting what he thought he saw. While I do not challenge the inscription on the gravestone, the Hallows were created by three different wizards, and may well mean more than one thing.
Thanks for the thoughtful review.
Reviewer: ngayonatkailanman Signed Date: 2009.02.20 - 10:25AM Title: Chapter 1: Letters From Potters' Cove
Wow! No words could express my adminisration for a well written piece of work!
Yes, I have been to Boscastle and actually entered the museum you mentioned. I must say that althougt it is very good, i kind of was disappointed as I expected more.
Cornwall is lovely and places like Tintagel, Boscaslte and Polperro are worth mentioning, bless you.
Are you British?
Author's Response: I'm delighted you are pleased.
There will be more of Cornwall in Shut. It seems to be a hauntingly captivating place, full of history to match its scenery.
No, alas, I am not British, my family left England a long time ago.
Thanks for the kind words.
