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Reviewer: red5 Anonymous Date: 2006.03.08 - 06:49PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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hi melindaleo, i always love your work very much. I have enjoyed the 2 chapters so far, but there was one line that did bother me... when Harry was referring to Ron and Hermione as his only family. I don't think that is true at all. They may be his close friends and family, but not his only family. The whole Weasley clan, Sirius, Remus, Tonks, and Hagrid would all be considered family too in my opinion. They take care of each others needs and wants, hopes and fears. That's family. Heck, maybe even Madam Pomfrey would be family too, with as much time as he spends in the hospital wing with her... well, wait, I guess most of that is when he's unconscious.. (j/k) :) but other than that i liked it very much and am looking forward to your next installments. Keep up the good work as always! :) Cheers!

Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. While I agree there are others he's close to, I do think he shares a closer bond with Ron and Hermione. Even JKR said in her interview that he's placed them in his familial roles, so that's where the idea came from.



Reviewer: fourcorners Anonymous Date: 2006.03.08 - 05:13PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Wow. I read your other fanfiction, which, by the way, was brilliant, but I think this one is going to exceed it. It was easily the most interesting two chapters about Harry's stay at Privet Drive that I've read, and I can't wait to read the rest. I agree with you when you say that you don't think Ginny will appear in cannon early on, but, despite that, I hope you bring her into the story soon. Man I wish you would have let Hermione give it to the Dursleys! haha. Good job, and keep up the good work!

Author's Response: Aww, thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. My beta has chapter 3, but she's got some RL things going on, so she says it might be delayed.



Reviewer: Beth Anonymous Date: 2006.03.08 - 03:38PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Wow! I was pleasantly surprised to find an update so early!! Well done!!!!!! The Dursley's truly deserve all of Hermione's raging and Ron's wonderful speech! It is such a great story! Keep it up!

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.



Reviewer: S€kO€_GiRl Anonymous Date: 2006.03.08 - 03:31PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Uhm... getting better... ;) You do seem to have a knack to redecorate Harry's room and have someone tell off the Dursley wankers for the cupboard thing, now haven't you? Yes... I'm eager to see Ginny again (as it seems everyone is)! I want to see her fight - and don't forget about Harry fighting too! I'd not like to see him as her target... gulp... GO HERMIONE!!! xD Erm... can I ask you to do something? Okay, here it goes - the Dursleys getting hexed into next life - can it be? It seems to me you haven't put a reference to Grimauld Place here for nothing. My question is, are you a "RAB is Regulus and the locket's been in GP (lol) the whole time" supporter? Because I do believe in that theory... although that does not mean I don't admit other possibilities... You are doing a VERY good job so far. Please update as soon as you can! Take care!

Author's Response: Hee, yeah, I do hate the Dursleys, lol. You'll see the end of Harry's stay at Privet Drive next chapter...if not quite the Dursleys ;) As far as RAB goes...you'll have to stay tuned for that one ;)



Reviewer: Elementum Signed Date: 2006.03.08 - 02:27PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Lovely so far! During that last scene, with the cupboard, I couldn't help but think it was a good thing Ginny wasn't there. XD She would have killed them! Nice start, can't wait to see where it goes.

Author's Response: Hee, yeah. You're right, I don't think Ginny would have been able to contain herself through that. Of course, Ron and Hermione weren't calm about it, either.



Reviewer: Sibling Creature Signed Date: 2006.03.08 - 10:26AM Title: When One Door Closes...

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*snickers* its always something to see when Hermione explodes like that... she has a very slow fuse, but once she's set off.... :-) very nicely done. I somehow doubt we'll have seen the last of Dudders once they leave for some reason... I also suspect Vernon is gonna end up getting some rather nasty shocks...

Author's Response: I love when Hermione explodes like that, lol. I had loads of fun with both she and Ron this time out. You will see Dudley again before this is through, but maybe not in the way you think...



Reviewer: wvchemteach Signed Date: 2006.03.08 - 09:58AM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Ahhh...awful Dursleys...that is vintage Melindaleo. I thought Ron and Hermione's actions and reactions were spot on. I'm enjoying Harry constantly wrestling about his decision concerning Ginny. He seems to be missing a couple of points. He is ignoring what Dumbledore has taught him about the Power of Love...and he is only concerned about how he would feel if Ginny was killed. He isn't giving any consideration to her feelings or how she would feel if he was killed under their current situation. Typical selfish teenager. I'm not 100% sold on fatalistic Harry though. There was no indication I saw in HBP that he really looks at his task as a death sentence. Instead he is almost eager to be the one to put Voldemort down. I do like this Harry's attitude towards the Dursleys...they are something to be endured, but he won't stoop to their level and go so far as to hate them as they hate him. They aren't worth his effort. I'm also curious as to what point, if any, you are heading towards with Dudley's magic. I can almost seeing Dudder's blowing up the house by accident in the end... Overall, I'm finding this to be the most enjoyable and realistic post-HBP Year 7 story that I've seen since last July...so overall I have to give it a thumbs up, because the positive definately outweighs the one personal belief I've had... Now...bring on Ginny.

Author's Response: Hee, you know how I feel about those dratted Dursleys, lol. I'm glad you think Harry's in character. Of course he has selfish teenage moments, he's a teenager. That's what I love about these characters - they have very real flaws. Ginny has them, too. As for Harry's fatalistic thinking, well, I could quote you some things from HBP on why I feel that he does have them, but I suppose it doesn't really matter. None of us know for certain which way JKR will go, so all our fics can be just "what if..." scenarios :) Ginny's coming up in the next chapter - and I've really been enjoying writing her, so I hope you'll approve.



Reviewer: cwarbeck Signed Date: 2006.03.08 - 07:09AM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Whew. Normally, I avoid Horcrux stories like the plague, but I should have known better when I realized that you were the author of this one! Amazing, amazing, what else can I say? I love PoE and all your other stories, and the way this one is going, it looks like we have another masterpiece on our hands. I never would have thought of Dudley being a secret wizard, but it's now highly plausible to me, the way you tell it. Good job, and please update soon.

Author's Response: Aww, thanks! I'm not sure if it will follow canon exactly - in fact I'm sure it won't - but I've got some ideas I'd like to test, anyway. I hope you enjoy it.



Reviewer: BackInBlack Signed Date: 2006.03.08 - 02:14AM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Great start!! I can't wait to read more. I really liked "The Power of Emotion" and "Curse of the Damned", so I'll be marking this one as a favorite and looking for updates! :)

Author's Response: Thanks! I hope you continue to enjoy it.



Reviewer: gretchen Anonymous Date: 2006.03.07 - 07:10PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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wow....you are an awesome writer! you sound just LIKE JKR! well, I can't wait to read more....I hope it's not too long before you post again. thanks...this is the most entertaining read I've had in awhile.

Author's Response: Aww, thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it.



Reviewer: LauraL Anonymous Date: 2006.03.07 - 07:06PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Thank Goodness!!!! You're back!!!!!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Doing a happy dance. Please tell me you are going to make the Dursleys pay in some form or fashion. Please. And hurry up with that arrival of Ginny! As usual, another fabulous chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks. I think Harry's ultimate revenge against the Dursleys is to go on and live his life. He's got all the respect and admiration that they always seem to crave. Ginny's on her way!



Reviewer: kat Anonymous Date: 2006.03.07 - 06:35PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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another great chapter...stupid dursley's!! can't wait to read more -

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.



Reviewer: annascott Signed Date: 2006.03.07 - 05:43PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Ahhh... Hermione finally gets it: the Dursleys are a despicable lot. Loved the cat-flap drive thru :D. I liked the scene with Dudley in the backyard. It gave me the creeps how he became so interested in the power of magic. It would have been very scary if he had been raised a wizard. And I love the loyalty of Ron and his anger towards the injustices Harry grew up with. Can't wait until the next update!

Author's Response: Grin. Thanks, I was pleased with that cat flap myself. A magical Dudley is kind of creepy, isn't it?



Reviewer: Storyteller Signed Date: 2006.03.07 - 05:37PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Yikes! When I read the part about the cake, colours, wall in Harry's old "room", sheeh! I was emtional. You got to continue this story! You can read mine. It's called "Harry Potter And The Power Of The Scar.

Author's Response: Thanks. Yeah, the idea of a "little" Harry in that cupboard always gets to me.



Reviewer: gonekrazy3000 Signed Date: 2006.03.07 - 05:30PM Title: When One Door Closes...

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Oh My God! I have no idea how i missed this story before...... i mean...... You're one of my favorite authors. I just LOVED PoE and Cotd to bits...... and this story already seems to be one of my favorite fics as well even though you've only posted 2 chapters. in fact...... *adds story to favorites* Anyway......I'm really glad to hear that Ginny will reappear in the story soon. Can't wait to see where this story goes from here. I'd usually add a comment here saying to update soon.... but i won't. instead..... take your time, relax and have fun writing the story. i'll be here waiting when you finally release the next chapter. :D An Insane Fan GoNeKr@zY

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm thrilled to hear I've made a favorite list with this one already. Yay. Thanks so much for your patience - it's really appreciated.




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