Eric Oppen posted a comment on Sunday 19th October 2008 5:56pm

Great chapter, and worth the wait. I could see why the Grangers were concerned, and I think that Hermione's father senses that he's not always going to be the most important man in his little girl's life.

I'd have loved to go along when they were taking the basilisk down; that sort of scientific expedition always did interest me. And I'm glad that Madame Longbottom seems to have accepted Neville's friends---especially including Luna.

MrRobertsIII posted a comment on Sunday 19th October 2008 5:20pm

Nice use of Slughorn. I rather liked how his little gatherings were practice for the Longbottom affair and how he apparently longs to be in such society.

So the horcruxes still aren't destroyed? Good job; it makes me wonder more and more if they are somehow going to get stolen away.

More action next chapter?

matthew2c4u posted a comment on Sunday 19th October 2008 5:13pm

god dammit.. I cant believe i haven't found this story b4, i need to goto sleepy for school tomorrow. but ill finish it tomorrow :P
-Night

nuclear death frog posted a comment on Sunday 19th October 2008 4:31pm

Well-done. I suppose now we gear up for fourth year, eh?

Lynn Terald posted a comment on Friday 17th October 2008 1:03pm

This story is very good and I'm glad to know it was not abandoned.

I read a while back in one of the reviews that someone wanted to know if there were any other good do-over stories and there is one that got me started on the whole do-over. Its good, but there is one drawback. If you don't like Snape, DO NOT READ!!!

http://www.greyblue.net/MidnightBlue/story.php?storyid=2

She's a good author and recently found that she has a continuation off this story.

mahaffe posted a comment on Thursday 16th October 2008 7:59am

Goldfarb?
Someone's been watching M*A*S*H*.......

Duelist posted a comment on Monday 29th September 2008 4:36pm

A very good do-over concept. Hope you continue.

Kimberly Patterson posted a comment on Saturday 20th September 2008 1:15am

Matthew,

I always look forward to a new chapter by rereading your story. I enjoyed Luna's uncharacteristically direct glances. They really make a reader pay attention. It's always fascinating when Harry makes well reasoned dire predictions to someone who isn't 'in the know.' There was more laughter in the earlier chapters, especially over ironic happenings, anything with Rita springs to mind. I love the cunning of Slughorn. You've really made him embody what it means to be slytherin. Any discussions with McGonagall keep me on the edge of my seat. I keep wondering if she's going to find out so much that she'll have to find out everything, and how she'll keep it from Dumbledore. Are we going to hear anything more from the youngest Miss Bulstrode? I find my self curious as to how she's managing. You have an excellent story that many many people enjoy and acknowledge as the best "redo" fanfiction out there. Thanks so much for each and every chapter of reading enjoyment. We can't get enough!

Kim

Carolyn Jinn posted a comment on Wednesday 17th September 2008 10:34pm

Well... this story so far has a great plot and storyline. It will be great to see where you take it in regards to the 'original story by JK'. I will be waiting for the next chapter.

Overall....It's a great story.

hholidays posted a comment on Monday 8th September 2008 1:44pm

Well, I've caught up to you. On the whole, this is an excellent fic that started smashingly and finished pretty well to date. There's some plot pacing issues, but I think plot pacing issues are actually the point of fan fiction... so there's that.

My final comment isn't criticism or even a critique, so much as an observation. You've got a great hypothesis to base the story on (one I'll admit turned me off for three years before I finally gave in and read this.)

The problem is that after your great hypothesis, you have a ton of exposition before you can possibly get to the resolution. It's entertaining, but 350K words later and we still have a year and a half of exposition remaining (most likely). I suppose that is why it's fan fic and not a published novel.

Anyhow, please don't take any criticisms as much more than my thinking. As someone who has attempted a fic that is a fraction the size of this one, I readily concede and thank you for the unbelievable amount of work involved in writing this story.

Thanks! I'm signed up for updates. Consider me a convert.

hholidays posted a comment on Monday 8th September 2008 12:46pm

Another solid chapter. Everything seems to speed up in this new timeline. Perhaps there is something to this equality between Voldemort and Harry and so as young Harry becomes more powerful, so do the powers that oppose him.

I thought for sure Harry was going to confess his future self after Melissa's death. (Paralleled by Cedric's death?)

I'm also 'disappointed' that I've nearly caught up with you and will now have to wait with everyone else who obviously got to this story much sooner than I.

Anyhow, great chapter.

hholidays posted a comment on Sunday 7th September 2008 4:55pm

This was a great chapter. I think the story lost a lot of momentum in the second year (As I (Cubdom) was saying at FF.net, I'm not a fan of the POV switches.)

I'm hoping the plot momentum continues through third year. It's tough to balance the divergence from canon and the timeline.

Anyhow, great chapter. I got caught by the cliffie last chapter and had to read on. Now I'm curious about the repercussions for Rita's article. Too bad I have to work in a few hours.

LEEDABUG posted a comment on Monday 18th August 2008 12:15pm

This story is my first time reading your work. I love the story, and can't wait to see what happens next. I like that Harry is true to his (book) character even though the story is totally AU. Lovin' it.

timmerator posted a comment on Tuesday 12th August 2008 11:53am

Only one point at this juncture... Bill was a Head boy in Cannon too so that would mean 2 HB'S already with the possibility of a third, or more!
small thing really. Some of his memories seem to be fading? or is it just me? Looking forward to your next,

Tim

Shaw posted a comment on Tuesday 22nd July 2008 3:23am

It was well worth rereading still like it.kinda wonder how you going to do the big bad though

starrangerwriter posted a comment on Monday 14th July 2008 5:52pm

All right, I'm gonna be very upset if this never gets finished. I really like it, well, except for the looks dad sends me because I'm laughing at something that he just wouldn't get. I read it all before I reviewed and I think that you have an enchanting story here. Keep it up!

Tammy Driver posted a comment on Friday 11th July 2008 2:49am

Wonderful story. Please update soon. Are you going to show what the Malfoy's are up to, any time soon?

Tammy Driver posted a comment on Thursday 10th July 2008 4:17am

Who is the "agent-in-place"?

Tammy Driver posted a comment on Thursday 10th July 2008 1:41am

Maybe you should feed Lockhart to the Basilisk....::hint hint hint::

BaltaineShadow posted a comment on Friday 4th July 2008 9:32am

I can't wait to read the next chapter^^
Christmas at The Burrow is always wonderful!