By Viridian
Reviews
crawfsh posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 7:03pm
Fantastic chapter! Its great that Harry was finally able to destroy some dementors after all the trouble they'd given him in his previous life. Can't wait to see how the wizarding world reacts to Harry's interview with Rita. I'm sure there will be lots of excitement in the next chapter. Keep up the great work!
Lufio posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 6:12pm
Oooo. Having Harry be the first to use the press for spin and mud-slinging is an enjoyable turn of events. Especially since I can expect an excellent accounting of the battle for public opinion.
X'andirth posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 6:02pm
*happy dance*
Yay! More story!
Thank you!
I am loving this story so much. It's brilliant!
Especially the way you've made it so the same things don't happen the way they do in the book.
It's all different and exciting.
I'm loving it!
~X'andirth~
Prince Charon posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 3:45pm
Thank you for the update.
Very interesting. I particularly like the interview, and Harry's reasoning.
Malaskor posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 12:35pm
Another good chapter.
Loved the interview :)
Keep it up and thanks for sharing
Knight_Hax0r posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 12:33pm
This just keeps getting better and better! I absolutely love it, I've read it through probably Five times now! Looking for all the secret information tidbit that any author loves to hide in their stories, only to bring it out at the "Oppertune Moment" to secure a plot climax!
I can't lie and say that it doesn't saden me when you don't update every day, but I realize you and every other fanfiction author have real lives, ones that are far more important than saiting your hungry readers. ;) Anyway, I'm content to just re-read this story half-adozen times between updating.
That said, Thank you for this story Viridian.
anonymous5 posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 12:17pm
I do not mean to, as you say, "impose deadlines." That said - please, please update soonish...! You've just tipped over the first domino, and I can't wait to see how the rest of them fall. Given how well you write drama and the amazingly believeable twists through which your stories swerve, the next chapter looks to be a doozy and a half. Thank you for giving Rita sufficient information to write quite the biting expose... and thank you for posting yet another amazing chapter. WHEEEEE! :D
LIMAR posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 12:15pm
Hey awesome fic!! I'm also a member of your yahoo group.
I just want u to know that I apologize on behalf of those that try to impose deadlines. I have never done so but I have pleaded with you to update most often for your Naruto fic, Team 8.
I hope you have a great deal of motivation to write the next chapter for that fic and this and a Jinchuukiris tale. I haven't read any of your older fics so I won't ask you to update those. I don't even know if you even need to update any of your other older fics.
I was wondering was this fic going to end at Harry's 7th year or will it go on after that? It seems like it'll go on up until 7th year. Will Voldemort be resurrected in the next year? Stay tuned for the next episode. LOL I have way too much time on my hands.
LAter
Limar
Antosha posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 12:04pm
Intriguing and exciting all in one--it was fun to be launched back into this wonderful story feet-first!
Harry, Harry... He does seem the sort to take on his problems head-on and all at once, doesn't he? Just as well that he argued his way out of Slytherin. ;-)
vl100butch posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 11:51am
Harry's interview with Rita is a live grenade...can't wait to see the detonation and after effects.
Good stuff!!!!
Sean Dillon posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 10:59am
Great wards Bill set up.
I forgot they hadn't clued Remus in to what was going on with Sirius.
Surprised the interview didn't make mention of the Black family fortune and the possibility of Lucius getting it via Narcissa if Sirius was killed.
Robert Owen posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 10:08am
A very well earned kudos from over here in England. I've visiting with Imogem (Carpe Diem Univ) and her family and this has made for areat way to end the day. I particulary like the Luna/neville situation and what it potents for Neville later on. I also like the first strike effort through Rita. I look forward to Lucius & Fudge's reaction AND to Voldy'd when he find the bones are fakes.
Robert
Chris King posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 9:09am
Glad to see you back and updating hopetoseemore sometime soon but take your time to get it right.
gummihu posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 8:59am
"Fudge barely goes to the bathroom without Lucius's permission. both of them got too go."
I loved that bit Great chapter as usual
proftlb posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 8:52am
I can't wait to see the fallout from that article. I love the idea of attacking the Ministry first so their attempts to discredit Harry just seem like sour grapes. Hopefully, it won't backfire. I look forward to the next chapter!
Lincoln posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 8:50am
Well,
Was that woth the wait? I THINK SO!!
Like Luna, i also am worried about poor Neville. The way he's grown up through this story has made him somewhat of a minor hero in my eyes, and i hope that the maturity which he has shown, will enable him to keep his friendships healthy through the trial Mrs. Longbottom is putting them through.
In a related note, I hope that Augusta doesn't get too miffed with Neville's peers after she reads the article that comes out. Hey, that's given me an idea!!!
As Harry mentioned to Rita, from Harry's diatribe against the ministry, and other "influential" members of the society, i'd say that Rita will have a hard time getting the full interview/article published; should she utilise the Quibbler to publish the full article, one can hope that this may persuade the indomitable Mrs. Longbottom to consider her grandson's friendship with the Lovegood girl with less hostility?
I also trust that some of the memories that Dumbledore manages to glean from Lupin before his brain is finally secure, may make the headmaster more amenable to the leadership and ideas of Harry.
So, great work, and keep it up, and i wait under great sufferance for the next installment!
Post Scriptum Should you need any more encouragement on your superlative narrative i am only too happy to find something else to appreciate in the story.
strings posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 8:48am
Another brillant chapter. I can't wait to see everyone's reaction to the interview. Thank you for making my Monday so much nicer.
Quizer posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 7:40am
Another great chapter that aptly demonstrates your superior writing skills. This chapter was full of special highlights and I loved all parts of it.
The decisive and innovative way Harry dealt with the Dementors was extremely satisfying for me to read, too. I assume the multicolored lattices identify threats, and also serve as a warning sign for the (regular) intruder to back off? How long would a normal intruder have before the active defenses come online?
For a moment, I thought Harry had made quite a gamble pitting the wards against all those dementors at the same time. How many were there actually?
The scene with the twins and the Marauders was fun. The scene with the Horcruxes was also very gratifying. Finally someone using some common sense in their time-travel fic. ;)
The conversation with Luna is great and was handled beautifully. Harry may have changed the timeline into something unrecognizeable, but the knowledge and experience he got from his 'first time through' are still far from useless. Besides, this influence over the timestream does nobody any good if Harry doesn't cash it in at some point. I'd say Harry made a fairly good bargain when he redeemed that influence.
Is Tom, the owner of the Leaky Cauldron, old enough to be referred to as 'Old Tom'? I pictured him as a middle-aged man, like Arthur.
The interview is another highlight of this chapter, and is exceptionally well-done, too.
I was surprised a bit that his accusation of Lucius Malfoy was so... crudely worded. He could have kept the tone diplomatic and still make it sting.
His merciless diatribe against the integrity of the Wizarding World was very gratifying to read. Didn't think he'd launch a 'no holds barred', all-out attack against the Wizarding World's leaders so soon, but it was highly enjoyable nonetheless. I imagine Fudge, Malfoy and those redeemed Death Eaters will be feeling (and remembering) that blow for a long time! :D
I can't wait to see the article. It will be in the story, won't it?
> "That woman was absolutely insatiable with
> all her questions. I mean, why should she
> even care if you wear boxers or briefs?"
At this question, I'd expect Harry to laugh and say: "Honestly, Rita, can't you come up with something more original for the gossip column?"
I'm looking forward to the next chapter. See you soon!
Quizer
Ravenclawchaser68 posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 6:26am
Thank you so much for making my day! I think this is my favorite story on FFA.net. I love the constant tension caused by young Harry acting like an adult. The interview with Rita was fantastic. I think it's intriguing how you've taken a character that was originally rather despicable, and simply by Harry directing where she looks for stories, she becomes much more sympathetic. I can't wait to see the fallout from the interview. I'm also interested to find out who exactly sent the Dementors. Thanks again for a great chapter!
Heather posted a comment on Monday 23rd October 2006 11:11pm