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Reviewer: pottermania Signed Date: 2014.02.01 - 08:34AM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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Hmmmm I think Linny is maybe causing a bit of a problem, lots of little ideas bumping around my head!!

I'm not sure how wise it is for harry to enter this unknown place himself, firstly because he doesn't know if the entrance is also the exit!

Author's Response: Now that this story is complete, it's nice to get new reviews. So far you're making some good guesses. -N-



Reviewer: Vermouth Signed Date: 2010.12.31 - 03:24PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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Reviewer: hushpuppy22 Signed Date: 2010.10.05 - 10:48PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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How could you leave us with this cliff-hanger? You're such a good writer that even though I have a lot of questions now, I'm confident that you'll provide the answers eventually.

For now, it's fun to try and fit all the pieces together and figure out what is going on with Ginny.

Author's Response: I like cliff hangers. The answers will be forthcoming, but Harry needs to speak to Neville first. Birlan may be on to something, I’ll say no more. -N-



Reviewer: Birlan Signed Date: 2010.10.04 - 12:41PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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I enjoyed this chapter--Harry's problems with Ginny in the alternating chapters become even more painful when you see how Harry has been struggling and missing her. That conversation with Linny sounds off to me--you had the hint in the previous chapter that she hoped Ginny would dump Harry and that may be what we are seeing here because I'm pretty sure that roomates usually cover for eachother. There are lots of reasons for Ginny not to be available by phone and telling her boyfriend she's out partying really isn't the message that Ginny would want told whether she was partying or not.

You also show a clever Harry who is much more experienced than before--but still has things to learn. I can't think of any reason for Harry to be hiking by himself for this length of time. And even if he thought it made sense to hike by himself because its his case, etc., that still doesn't make any sense and I suspect that after this hiking trip, he is going to change that policy. As for the failure to consider muggle legends, I'm pretty sure that no one else would have thought of that either--including Hemrione. But it sounds like Harry is going to consider that in the future. And maybe think about the seasons for a change also--he seems to like going camping in the winter which makes him stand out more and makes it much more miserable.

I'm also wondering if Harry is going to be investing in a cell phone in the future. Or give Ginny her own scroll to communicate with him--or just redo the schedule so he's not gone for more than a week in the future. I think we are seeing Harry learn and grow--which is good to see.

You've left both tracks in interesting cliffhangers--with things about to get much worse for Harry in both. I think--I could be wrong.

I'm also wondering if we are going to see Lavender in this story at some point--I think you've dropped some hints in stories you have posted elsewhere but I'm not going to speculate any more. Thanks again--I really thought this chapter was very well done with the described scenery and the well-developed charcters. I forget how big a small area can seem if you are rambling on foot.

Author's Response:
A long, thought provoking, and very welcome review, thank you. I hope that you’ll forgive me if I don’t answer all of your questions directly.

The non-linear arrangement of this story allows me to scatter clues in odd places. I certainly agree with your comments in your first paragraph, without commenting on the conclusions you draw from it. (-;

As Harry told Ginny in an earlier chapter, “you know how this works. I found the original lead, I followed the trail. It’s up to me to investigate.” I’ve hopefully demonstrated that Harry is pushing for changes in the Auror Office. JKR tells us (in interviews) that he reorganises it. I’m trying to show why. Like a lot of organisations (especially large bureaucracies) is see the Auror Office as resistant to change. I don’t see Harry accepting “we’ve always done it this way” as valid once he realises that it’s inefficient or even dangerous.

A mobile phone is certainly a possibility, I have certain thoughts in that direction which will become clear in other stories. This is the year 2000 and I suspect that coverage in the Cheviot Hills, where Harry is, would be limited (it still is!).

I try to follow in the footsteps of JKR. So Harry is certain to be worried, in trouble, hurt and in danger. It happens in every book and if he wasn’t, there wouldn’t be a story.

My personal rules for Harry are simple. He is a flawed but moral person. He will choose “what is right” over “what is easy” (so will Ron and Hermione and Neville unlike, for example – Draco). He will not hurt anyone unless he’s been seriously provoked. He is not (under any circumstances) a killer (that has been demonstrated innumerable times in canon and killer Harry stories are out of character Harry stories), and he will remain true to Ginny, the love of his life.

Lavender Brown – well, aren’t you the clever one! That’s because you’ve read “Bare” and “Moon” I suspect. I hope that I can still spring some surprises on you.
-N-



Reviewer: ngayonatkailanman Signed Date: 2010.10.03 - 10:24PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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My goodness. Excellent description of a most panoramic scenery. Very good description of the weather. Precise characterisation and interesting conversations. What a treat to read.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I really should go back up into those hills (but not in February). -N-



Reviewer: jojo99 Signed Date: 2010.10.03 - 03:44PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

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I love the word gloaming!

Author's Response: So do I (-: -N-



Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed Date: 2010.10.03 - 02:33PM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

well at lease now harry is on to somehting and yes he should have thoguht about the muggle storys first and if hermione was with him he would have...kutgw

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. -N-



Reviewer: minerfan Signed Date: 2010.10.03 - 11:52AM Title: The Hunt: Nice Weather for Fish

Good story. I think LInny was lying to Harry- I don't know the reason but I suppect it will play a part in the story

Author's Response: Interesting theory. I'd certainly be interested to see what you think after the next couple of chapters. -N-




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