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Reviewer: MollyandArthur Signed Date: 2015.08.25 - 08:39PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Fascinating story.
Author's Response: Glad you like it.
Reviewer: riegert8 Signed Date: 2014.06.20 - 08:42PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
No Review
Reviewer: Azarem Signed Date: 2014.01.28 - 01:39AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Very excited to read more. Even though I'm bracing myself for the Dumbledore-bashing, I'm forging ahead and reading it because I think I'll enjoy it. Very well written and interesting plot idea so far. Thanks!
Author's Response: If you're a Dumbledore fan you might want to gird you loins, because he's not a nice bloke in this. Still, hope you enjoy it.
Reviewer: Russtopher Signed Date: 2013.09.12 - 07:51AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
No Review
Author's Response: Sigh, I would hope that if you're going to score the story so far out of line from general opinion you'd at least take the trouble to explain what you object to. Lazy reviewing.
Reviewer: Dutchie Signed Date: 2013.05.22 - 12:20PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Loved this story, just like your others. Looking forward to read your next one, so please write one.
Author's Response: I have! It just needs a bit of polishing and the odd chapter re-written. And it contains not a single frigging Horcrux in the whole thing! Double huzzar!
Reviewer: Sibling Creature Signed Date: 2013.04.28 - 08:05PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
*sniggers* I'm glad you re-read my review too. It hadn't occurred to me how those statements would read together. :-)
OMG! You Killed RON! YOU BASTARD!!! Reading your review responses it seems like Ron's about to get an object lesson in why it sucks to be an immortal. :-) After all these magical creature encounters though, I reckon he'll be perfectly matched with Luna. (and just about as sane) :-)
What's he paying you to do his Divination homework for Trelawney anyway? :-)
- SC
Author's Response: I was never going to let you get away with putting those two comments together. Snigger. And as for Ron… guess who got a copy of ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them’ for Christmas?
Reviewer: Hawk29 Signed Date: 2013.03.17 - 09:55PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
I have a general sense of where this is going. I find it a bit odd that Dumbledore's first thought is to put the fate of a young Harry Potter in the hands of the world's oldest couple. I wouldn't imagine they would make very good parents, 600 years removed from when people typically raise children. You very well may incorporate that into future chapters, but I'm only half as smart as Dumbledore and I forsee that being an issue for a boy growing up. We want him to be well-balanced and all that jazz. I don't have any great alternatives (other than Dumbledore himself, but he's got a lot on his plate, I suppose), other than keeping him at Hogwarts under the watchful eye of Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape.
Anyway, I don't know what's in your mind, but those are the first thoughts I had upon finishing this chapter. I'm eager to continue and see what you have in store for us.
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Don’t think that good parenting skills are very high on Dumbledore’s list of requirements otherwise he would never have stuck Harry with the Dursleys in canon. No, in this case Dumbledore is more interested in what the Flamels can do for Harry; the growth and healing potions, the magical training and the security they can provide. Harry has just proven himself a very powerful wizard but is in a precarious state. Magical experience is what’s needed at this point, not a caring family. Of course, Harry ends up receiving both but that’s more by luck than any plan of Dumbledore’s.
Reviewer: LadyPhoenixFireRose Signed Date: 2013.03.13 - 08:56PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
No Review
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Reviewer: potterfan2008 Signed Date: 2013.02.04 - 06:39PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
I've been wanting to read this for some time and now that I've started I'm rather upset that I waited so long! Great beginning, can't wait to read more :)
Author's Response: This story was a definite departure for me in terms of style and content. As my more comedy based stuff seemed to be going down pretty well I was genuinely worried how this would be received. So far, so good!
Reviewer: Tron Signed Date: 2012.11.26 - 09:49PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Excellent beginning for your story.
The events have me wondering about Harry's scar. When he hit his head - his scar - what did that do to the Horcrux (if he has it in your story)? I am wondering about the long-term consequences this event will have on Harry.
That was a good introduction of the Flamels. I've read a few good stories that contain the Flamels and I can see your story will be added to the list. I like that they are not completely in Dumbledore's camp and seem to be outside of his range of influence.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Author's Response: This will indeed be a Horcrux based story (probably the first and last one I write – the bloody things are a pain). I won’t give away too much about what Harry may (or may not!) have attached to his forehead at this point but it is addressed in later chapters. The Flamels are great to write about as we know that they must be magically skilled but other than that they are largely an unknown. Anyway, I’m glad you’re enjoying it so far.
Reviewer: Emlyn Signed Date: 2012.11.23 - 04:36PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Great start. I really like the direction you are going with this. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
Author's Response: Thank you. I hope the rest of the story is as well received. I really enjoyed writing it and I can’t believe I got through thirty-one chapters so fast. Of course, that could mean everything I’ve typed is complete rubbish but we’ll see.
Reviewer: Mistress_Lrigtar Signed Date: 2012.11.18 - 09:05PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Very interesting. I can't wait to see where you go with this, and also wondering if the blow to Harry's head had any effect on the Horcrux.
Author's Response: In canon Harry’s Horcrux appears pretty dormant until he actually comes into contact with Voldemort/Quirrell and I will largely be following that pattern. What the blow has done, however, is ‘awaken’ Harry’s magic somewhat earlier than in the books (other than his previous accidental magic outbursts). The other Horcruxes defended themselves from attack, I’ve sort of implied that Harry’s Horcrux thought the blow was deliberate attack against it and acted accordingly. It tapped into his raw, untrained magic and you saw the result. I have made this Harry rather more powerful than in the books but it is an undisciplined power and will need shaping. I fully admit that the huge outpouring of accidental magic was a plot devise to show Harry was too dangerous to go to Hogwarts, at least at this stage. I’ve really got it in for Hogwarts, haven’t I?
Reviewer: shendrina Signed Date: 2012.11.14 - 03:07PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
This is a great beginning. Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thank you. Next chapter should be posted soon hopefully.
Reviewer: AccioEye31713 Signed Date: 2012.11.13 - 02:15PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
When reading the intro (not the author notes), all that came to mind was a black and white picture of a man in a suit standing there smoking. In case the reference is lost, that was a very "Twilight Zone" intro you gave there. Interested to see where this one leads.
Coincidentally, Rod Serling is the only name I took a picture of on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. :)
Author's Response: Doo-duh-doo-doo, doo-duh-doo-doo. Is that how the Twilight Zone theme music goes? I must admit that wasn’t quite the image I had in my head when I wrote that, but I like it! Do I have to work a crazed William Shatner into the story now?
Reviewer: carolyn jinn Signed Date: 2012.11.13 - 02:37AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
This beginning has the potential to be a great story.
Loved the payback Dumbledore got when he looked into Vernon's mind and saw what Harry has has to go through.
Please keep the updates coming.
Author's Response: Even in canon Dumbledore should be ashamed of never checking up on Harry at the Dursleys. His motivations are never really explained in the books, are they? I know it’s stated that he wanted to keep Harry humble and level headed but in practice he ensured that Harry and Voldemort’s upbringing were very similar. Did Dumbledore risk creating the next Dark Lord by leaving Harry in that environment? Just how controlling was the old wizard? Why am I asking so many questions?
Reviewer: DukeBrymin Signed Date: 2012.11.12 - 03:09PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Hmmm. I wonder why Perenelle told Nicholas that in front of Dumbledore.
Author's Response: What, you mean that bit on the end? She was just justifying her reasons for wanting to take Harry in really. We see a bit more of Perenelle’s thoughts and feelings in the next chapter.
Reviewer: Arnel Signed Date: 2012.11.12 - 06:24AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
As always, your introductory chapter has captured and held my interest. I found myself cheering for Harry and his destruction of the Dursleys' home: Vernon reaped what he sowed, it seems. As always, Dumbledore's calculating mind seems to be working overtime on what to do with various circumstances surrounding Harry and his brief moment of conscious redeemed him a little: I don't think his intentions were bad, per se, but they certainly seemed self-serving, too. Also, I'm glad the Flamels have decided that helping Harry is a worthwhile thing to do.
I'm looking forward to the next installement.
Author's Response: The Flamels were my starting point for this story as I was curious what a pair of eight hundred something’s would be able to teach Harry. To do that I of course had to get him away from the Dursleys and a massive bout of accidental magic seemed to fit the bill just nicely. Dumbledore will be a fairly ambiguous character initially but his motivations will become clearer over time. He doesn’t come over too well in this story but nothing is ever black and white in life. There’s one scene I’m quite proud of that explains his motivations well – unfortunately you’re going to have to wait until chapter 12 for that.
Reviewer: Dad Signed Date: 2012.11.12 - 04:51AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
From yhe notes at the begining and tour excellent writing style, this looks like being a great story.
Author's Response: I hope it will be good. To be quite honest, writing a non-comedy is moving out of my comfort zone a bit. Still, I’m pretty pleased with what I’ve written and you’ve got to give these things a go, haven’t you?
Reviewer: gonekrazy3000 Signed Date: 2012.11.12 - 12:30AM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Awesome start :) i hope you're kidding about the 17 chapter thing though D:
I love the harryginny interactions in your other stories. Would kill me if
Ginny just got 2-3 chapters in the entire story :(
Author's Response: Maybe I didn’t explain that quite right. There are 31 chapters in total; for the first 17 we follow Harry exclusively (apart from one chapter where Ginny makes an appearance). We then follow Ginny exclusively for three chapters and then for the remaining 11 they are together. The only reason I wanted to spell that out at the beginning is because I’ve seen several other stories where they follow Harry and the reviews are full of questions about when Ginny will turn up. That and I wanted to make clear I am following submission rules (well, as much as I ever do). My beta Tom said I should intersperse the chapters but I said no, awkward git that I am. Let’s just say that by the time Harry does meet up with Ginny he’s VERY pleased to see her.
Reviewer: zorica Signed Date: 2012.11.11 - 06:11PM Title: Chapter 1 – Ten Autumns Gone
Glad to see another story from you. I like the sound of this one. The Flamels will be perfect for Harry. Bring it on!
Author's Response: The Flamels are characters that have always intrigued me (see Belleowl, I’m using that word again!) simply because we know so little about them. They are like a big empty canvas to squirt my literary paint all over. I think I’ve just disgusted myself with that analogy. Eck.
