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Reviewer: MollyandArthur Signed Date: 2016.03.04 - 09:05PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Great scene at the Indian restaurant. I love Indian food, but generally stick to things of medium heat. Poor Ron certainly learned an important lesson.

Author's Response: Yeah, I go for medium dishes normally, too. In fact, I think I'm going for a curry tomorrow night. Joy!!!



Reviewer: valondon Signed Date: 2014.11.09 - 07:45AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

Yeah, I'll just stay the hell away from Indian food thank you very much :)

Author's Response: You don't know what you're missing!



Reviewer: riegert8 Signed Date: 2014.06.19 - 10:05PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Reviewer: hollandsemum Signed Date: 2014.02.26 - 09:32AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

Interesting curry notes. Ever had authentic Indonesian rijsttafel in the Netherlands? Try it some time.

Author's Response: Next time I'm in the Netherlands I certainly will. Quite when that will be I have no idea. The fact that I have never been to Amsterdam is a huge shame to me.



Reviewer: potterfan2008 Signed Date: 2013.05.28 - 03:26AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Loved the Indian restaurant! The one time I was in London we went out for Indian food - of course that may have been because my Indian brother-in-law picked the restaurant. I just let him order for me - it was actually quite good :)

Author's Response: There are always certain items on the menu in an Indian restaurant that you really should avoid like the plague. Sadly, being a male idiot I don’t always take that advice. It always seems such a good idea at the time, well, after eight pints of lager it does, anyway.



Reviewer: NoTagBacks Signed Date: 2012.11.24 - 04:42AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Ah, vindaloo. When my wife and I were dating, one of our favorite places to eat was a little Indian restaurant attached to an Irish pub. It was in Santa Monica, between Los Angeles and the Pacific ocean. Their food was wonderful, and out favorite dish was the Chicken Vindaloo.

A few years later, after we married, we took a trip to London. One evening while there, we chose to eat at an Indian restaurant. The waiter warned us that the Chicken Vindaloo was very spicy, but we'd had the dish before, so we went forward with the order. Well, it seems we'd had it before, but maybe we hadn't REALLY had it before. It has as hot as I could possibly stand, and I struggled to finish it with tears running down my cheeks. My wife was less fortunate, and she cried that she'd ordered something at a really nice restaurant that she was unable to eat.

I'm still not sure if the the dish was hotter that what we used to eat at the old Indian place, or if our tolerance for vindaloo had diminished in the years since we married and moved away from her apartment in Santa Monica.

I like this version of Molly. Sometimes I get tired of her always screaming like a banshee, or giving bone-crunching hugs to everyone in sight. Kudos for avoiding a stereotype.

BTW - Doesn't everyone enjoy going into toy stores? With or without kids. How can you not?

Author's Response: An Indian restaurant attached to an Irish pub? That’s my idea of heaven! I’m moving to Santa Monica tomorrow. I have to say my tolerance to really hot curries has diminished over the years. I initially got a taste for them back in my Territorial Army days (British equivalent of the National Guard) so of course everyone was trying to be macho and eat the hottest dish available. When we were out on exercise we would always eat ‘customised’ curries. I don’t know why we ever bothered camouflaging the vehicles, I’m sure any enemies could have smelt us from miles away. I too get a little fed up with hysterical versions of Molly, see always seemed a fairly earthy sort to me. Unfortunately I do revert to a bit more of a stereotyped version of her in my new story but nowhere as bad as I’ve seen in some stories. I’m glad someone else is with me on the toy shop thing. At least at this time of year Mrs Brennus and I can pretend we’re shopping for Xmas gifts.



Reviewer: sabradan Signed Date: 2012.11.12 - 05:41PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

I live in St Andrews. Half an hour away from the stab capital of Scotland--sunny Dundee! Not too far out of Edinburgh. There are three (I think?) curry houses in town here, two of which have won awards.

Author's Response: My work has just transferred some Head Office functions to Edinburgh. Now I know who to come to for curry advice next time I’m up there.



Reviewer: sabradan Signed Date: 2012.11.11 - 07:02PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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I've been to Shah Jahan in Salisbury. Didn't care for it all that much, to be honest. Plenty of bettet ones up in my "neck of the woods" as they say.

Overall, great chapter/story, though. I love stories that show the Potters as normal people trying to live normal lives.

Author's Response: As I said, the Shah Jahan is my favourite Indian in Salisbury. The defining word there is Salisbury – a small market town in Wiltshire. I’m sure you could drop me in any major town or city and in five minutes I’d find a better restaurant. I live in the sticks here! Where is your neck of the woods anyway? I can always use a recommendation for a good curry house.



Reviewer: Mistress_Lrigtar Signed Date: 2012.10.18 - 03:42PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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What was Hermione trying to do with the cow at the beginning of this chapter?

Author's Response: I’ve really confused all non-Brits with this one, haven’t I? It’s from a fantastic TV program called ‘Father Ted’ which, sadly, doesn’t appear to have made beyond the shores of the UK. You Tube ‘Father Ted far away’ and you will get to see the scene I’m referring to, but I would recommend hunting down any episode you can find on the internet. It really is up there with ‘Blackadder’ as the best British comedy series of recent years. Thank god I didn’t start putting any ‘Mighty Boosh’ or ‘Spaced’ quotes in there as well!



Reviewer: Imperator 277 Signed Date: 2012.10.17 - 12:40AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Great Chapters. I played FUBAR in college and it was a crazy game. What is the deal with the toy cow in this chapter? I don't get it. This is a great story and I will be sad when it ends. Maybe there will be a third? Please update soon!

Author's Response: The bit with the toy cow is a tribute to a wonderful British comedy program called ‘Father Ted’. You Tube ‘Father Ted far away’ and at least you will get to see the original scene. Once ‘The Oath’ ends I’m going to retire this little AU setting as I think I’ve taken it as far as it can go. Maybe the odd one-shot will appear if something pops into my head but that will be it. My next story will be a much more serious affair. It’s AU again and provisional entitled ‘Harry Potter and the Butterfly Effect’ and definitely falls into the action/adventure category. It’s also quite long – I’m up to chapter 24 and I’ve only just got Harry to Hogwarts! When did I become addicted to writing????



Reviewer: carolyn jinn Signed Date: 2012.10.14 - 02:44AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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I can, honestly say, I have not had a curry from a curry house. There isn't around where I live. Now, if you talk Thai or Sri Lankan well there is a few hot dishes. They tend to use chilies in their dishes. (I come from in the country area of Victoria, Australia.)
Loved your chapter. Especially the song and Ginny's reaction to it.
Looking forward to the wedding in the next one.

Author's Response: Thai foods always a bit too sweet for me but maybe that’s just the stuff that I’ve tried. I’ve never even seen a Sri Lankan restaurant, I don’t think they’ve made it to Britain. Shame, I’ll try anything once. Actually, I’ll try anything twice just to make sure the first time wasn’t a fluke.



Reviewer: Emlyn Signed Date: 2012.10.11 - 04:37PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

LOL! Good for Ron. He opted out of self-torture. Loved Hermione's reaction to Harry's dish. Fr. Ted's my priest, but somehow, I have the distinct feeling that's not what you're talking about. I knew the cow was significant. I guess it's like adding Monty Python one liners into a story. You have to know to appreciate.

Author's Response: My beta Tom had never heard of Father Ted either, which is a real shame. I can’t help feel that a jewel of British comedy has been denied to the world. Trust me, if you ever get a chance to watch an episode take it. It was a classic series. You Tube ‘Father Ted far away’ will at least give you an idea of what I’m going on about.



Reviewer: jojo99 Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 09:34PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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I'm surprised that Ron gave up so early. I'd have loved to have seen a little more of Tyrone meeting Harry.

Author's Response: Trust me, If you’re a curry virgin going straight to a Vindaloo is not recommended. I’ve seen plenty of people who thought they could manage it only to give up after a couple of mouthfuls. A nearly had Tyrone make an appearance in ‘The List’ but I never came up with a good use for him. Here, he kind of balances out Sharon (Harry’s ex) and is proof that Harry is a worse judge of character than Ginny. Anyway, next up Ron and Hermione’s wedding.



Reviewer: smokeylovegood Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 01:52PM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Good chapter (as usual). Love seeing Harry and Ginny as a "normal couple". Especially good in this chapter was your ability to not fall into the trap of having a major blow up with Tyrone, having Ron man-up and admit he couldn't handle the spicier dish and Hermione breaking down and swearing (somehow that though made me giggle). Not sure about Molly sexually harassing Harry, but it was funny.
skiutahnum1 beat me to the WNY (that's Western New York state, the part a few miles from Canada and 8 hours from NYC) comparison to chicken wings (and I'll add if you see "Buffalo Wings" on a menu - don't order them because they are usually anything but), we get them medium, sometimes hot (extra hot are what tourists gets - yes, we get tourists, this is where Niagara Falls is - they are easy to spot - sweating, thinking the blue cheese if for the celery and drinking bad beer). So, if you and Mrs. Brennus are ever here (and, not it's not worth the trip) we can take you out for medium wings.

Author's Response: Thanks for the offer but I can’t see us heading to the states any time soon, I’m afraid. Mrs Brennus lived in LA for a year and I think it’s put her off a bit, and I would go into traumatic shock it I couldn’t watch the rugby ;-) Having had Harry’s ex turn into a bit of a deranged lunatic, I thought I’d make Ginny’s ex a fairly normal bloke (or as much of a normal person as a professional sportsman can be). I find the idea of Hermione swearing to be very funny as well, but I have no idea why. Probably because of the amount of time she spends telling Ron off for it, I guess. Don’t worry, Molly’s sexual harassment is just a bit of a laugh and won’t get out of hand, although, come to think of it, I’ve never seen a fan fic where Harry runs off with Molly. I might just take up that challenge!



Reviewer: redandblack Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 08:22AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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great chapter as always

Author's Response: Thank you!



Reviewer: Dad Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 07:57AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Good chapter. Reading the reviews and your replies was almost as good.

Author's Response: I do enjoy the review boards here on SIYE, it’s nice to have a bit of banter going on. I do notice a trend here though. I tend to get more reviews and comments when I mention anything food related (remember the hot-dog discussion from ‘The List’?), so this is obviously where the reader’s hearts lay. Taking it to its logic extreme, perhaps I should write a ‘Wizarding Masterchief Challenge – Potter vs. Voldemort’ story. I can imagine it now: “Bah, Potter! Your risotto is dry and unappetising! I, Lord Voldemort, will triumph with my coq-au-vin!” I’ll get writing straight away!



Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 07:45AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

Well I have to say Ron was dumb enought to go for broke and was man enought to call uncle.....we do the same here in WNY. With chicken wings (NO THEY ARE NOT CALLED BUFFALO WINGS). Here they are a ritual that every pizza place has wings and they all use a different kind of hot sauce to make them hot med or mild or suicidle, most people here like them med to hot, only out of towners go any hotter....and besides that is why you have blue cheese sauce to dip the,m in and eat the celery that comes with, and BEER lots and lots of BEER....it makes the world go round....kutgw sorry you had to get Ginny with an injury but its nice to see Harry's other side...

Author's Response: I don’t understand, Buffalos can’t fly, why would they have wings? In fact the whole concept is worrying. It’s bad enough being hit by bird droppings, imagine what that would be like from a buffalo!



Reviewer: lizzypotter14 Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 06:27AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

As always you got me rolling in this chapter. As a person who became mildly addicted to curry in the past 4 years, I can sympathize with Ron about the whole incident. I don't like spicy food no matter how anyone will try and sell it to me. You can not enjoy a good meal when your taste buds are all but dead (I have this argument with my hubby all the time). I like your side of Molly; after all Fred and George have to come from somewhere (I think Percy is from another planet!)

Author's Response: The spiciest meal I ever had was actually in a Tex-Mex restaurant, rather than an Indian. It was my birthday and someone thoughtfully ordered me their ‘industrial strength chilli’. I managed a quarter of it before I gave up, and I love chilli! Maybe Percy does come from another planet – I can just imagine it, ‘Welcome to Planet Percy: please wipe your feet on entry.” Snigger.



Reviewer: crystaltips1 Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 05:25AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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Utterly Brilliant.

I can only tolerate medium Curry.My Hubby is up to vindaloo standard.

Father Ted.... Classic.

I loved your Qudditch song ... that would so happen on the terraces.

Author's Response: I’m afraid my Vindaloo days are behind me now; I just can’t handle it any more! I must admit to being a bit disappointed by my Quidditch song. I must have dozen a dozen re-writes and I never got it to come out as I wanted. I think my favourite terrace chant of this style was back when Les Ferdinand was playing for Newcastle and at the time was dating Dani Behr. This led to the classic; - ‘Where’s Les Ferdinand? Where’s Les Ferdinand? He’s here, he’s there, he’s shagging Dani Behr! Les Ferdinand!!!’ It’s enough to bring tears to my eyes.



Reviewer: Arnel Signed Date: 2012.10.06 - 02:12AM Title: Chapter 10 - Vindaloo

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I enjoyed this chapter very much, especially your guide to eating curry. There's a huge Indian population where I live and consequently, quite a few restaurants which serve this type of food. I've been rather curiously reluctant to try curry, mostly because my tolerance for fiery food is very low. Now with your guide, I feel confident about venturing forth. It seems I'll take after Ron and Ginny and order something without much heat. I also agree with Harry that Ron is maturing. I'm really enjoying the camaraderie between the four and had a good laugh when Tyrone turned out to be a Potter fan-boy!Overall, well done.

Author's Response: Whoo-hoo! A curry virgin! If you do decide to take the plunge I strongly suggest following point 2 of my guide – start with a mild dish. I’ve no idea if the dishes are called the same thing on your side of the pond, but I recommend a Kurma as an entry-level meal, probably in its chicken form, rather than lamb. If they are named differently, look for something on the menu with a creamy sauce as these tend to me the milder dishes. Massala’s should be alright, as well. Now, summon your Gryffindor courage and visit that curry house!




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