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Reviewer: MollyandArthur Signed Date: 2016.10.27 - 05:43AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Oh, no
Author's Response: Oh, yes!
Reviewer: nyladnam04 Signed Date: 2013.07.01 - 01:22AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
I can see two traps right off the bat. Death Eater (dark) family and R-Z for the name. I keep telling myself that while it's possible to discover the killer from the clues you've laid out (obviously someone has figured it out), it is unlikely because, and I may be thinking I read this, so my "facts" could easily be wrong, the killer is an OC based off a minor character. But I keep trying to guess, nonetheless! Gripping story and I'll say that I will enjoy going back and putting the pieces together to find the clues that should have lead us to the killer's identity once you have done the big reveal. I'm VERY glad you reread your story and decided there was something worth salvaging because this one is by far my favorite of your works and I've loved all of your fics I've read.
Author's Response: Well, as I’ve just posted the last chapter I think I’m safe giving you another little clue. You’ve got the summery of the killer spot on but of those prospect traps only one is correct. Let me just say, I have at no point in this story said anything that would imply the killer is in any way linked to the Death Eaters or even a ‘dark’ family. Because his crimes are so horrific people seemed to have assumed the killer had some link to a dark family, but I’ve never said that. Got it yet?
Reviewer: ababcd Signed Date: 2013.06.29 - 10:05AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Awesome chapter. I really like how the row between Ginny and Susan is written.
Author's Response: Thank you. Some people have commented that they expected Ginny to be a bit more reactive but they were on their way to investigate a murder. Ginny just had a bit more sense of what was appropriate than Susan.
Reviewer: aimless Signed Date: 2013.06.28 - 08:08AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Poor Sonia :/
Author's Response: She will not have died in vain. Her death was very important to the plot, trust me.
Reviewer: Mistress of Potions Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 11:23PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
What a cliffie, you evil, evil, author. Please don't keep us in suspense too long.
Author's Response: How many people have called me evil after this chapter? I mean, I know I AM evil, but everyone doesn’t have to point it out…
Reviewer: alterdream Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 09:10PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Ah, poor Susan, having it all laid in her face like that. I'm sure you enjoyed it :)
Author's Response: I’m afraid it’s going to get worse for poor Miss Bones before it gets better. Poor lass.
Reviewer: BraverLeonheart Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 06:38PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Another excellent chapter. I don't want this story to end.
Author's Response: I do. My fingers would get tired from all the typing.
Reviewer: jojo99 Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 03:48PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Noooooooooo
Author's Response: Yesssssssss
Reviewer: flamel Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 02:22PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
As Ron Weasley would say: "Bloody brilliant!"
This is easily the most entertaining AU story I have read in a long time. Beautifully concise writing, lots of tension AND, my most favorite thing, frequent updates! Figuring it's Sonia like everyone else. She reminds me of when I used to watch old Star Trek episodes. They would go down to some unknown planet and there was always one of two people along that were "expendable". Unfortunately for Sonia, that what she is in this story. Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: The fast up-dates have certainly gone down well, and I total understand the frustrations of readers who are enjoying a story only to have to wait months in-between chapters. I know I bang on about this, but I really feel that authors should have a completed first draft of their story before they start posting. Too many people just get stuck or lose interest in the middle of stories and just abandon them, which bugs the hell out of me. Oh, and I can assure you that Sonia wasn’t wearing a red shirt when she went out on the mission.
Reviewer: Birlan Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 11:46AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
I am still enjoying this story immensely. The cliffhanger is well done. But your real standout character in this story is Susan. You have taken a minor canon character and given her a strong personality that makes the story work--and is consistent with everything that we have been told about her. I read the comments complaining about her--and completely understand the criticism of how she acts. She isn't perfect but the way she acts makes sense. Her world revolves around Harry both personally and professionally. The fact that she can't go back to Harry if Ginny is there--even if it is a terrible idea for her is truly frightening. And being Harry's closest friend and his only confidant gives her protection against pretty much everything in the world that might be terrifying to her. Health--no. But reassuring--absolutely. So when you are reading all the criticism of how Susan is behaving, you have one reader who finds her behaving badly much of what makes the story so intersting.
Also, nicely done with Arthur. He says nothing that is out of place but manages to upset things inadvertently just the same.
It does help the story however that there are no HR policies. In case that is too much of an Americanism, HR means Human Resources and includes all those policies that are needed and necessary but interfere with good story telling.
Author's Response: Oh, trust me, I work for a bank; I know all about HR policies! I’m glad you’re enjoying Susan in this story, and what you said about her is pretty much spot on. She’s taken steps to try and put her life back in order, only to find she’s no better off. Worse, her actions have pushed away her one consistent source of comfort. The poor girl is not in a good place, at present. Still, maybe things will get better for her in the next chapter. Or maybe not.
Reviewer: ginnyweasley777 Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 09:34AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
ooohhh noooo! new levels on evilness!
lol at jealous Susan though :)
ps, sorry about the randomness...long day
Author's Response: Don’t worry; I like randomness. Please be as random as you like!
Reviewer: nyladnam04 Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 08:41AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
So...I didn't see anyone mention this in a review, but I didn't read all of the reviews, either. I have to say that I don't think this is Ginny because she is smart enough to not tell her boss (who came up with the idea), that “I said this was a complete waste of time,” the girl complained as he approached. “Let’s get out of here and see if the others have had more luck.” That means it's either Sonia or Susan.
My guess for the nameless man is Rookwood, possibly a son or a brother to Augustus. Completely circumstantial, but what I am basing it off of is the limited knowledge of Augustus Rookwood. Intelligent (based on being a member of the Department of Mysteries), cruel (Deatheater, curse at Hermione), and the last name is in the "R-Z." =)
Author's Response: I like your reasoning for the first part. Sorry, nothing to do with Rookwood, although you are definitely thinking along the right lines. I would say, you are falling into one trap that a lot of other people have fallen into when trying to work out the killer. Not that I’m going to tell you what that is, of course. Oh, I love being this evil.
Reviewer: dseay Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 08:16AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Excellent chapter, it appears Susan wants what she can't have and it has to be her way. Poor, sweet innocent Arthur, he just reveals way too much. Love the cliffhanger! Let's just hope we don't have to wait too long for an update. Keep up the great work!
Author's Response: I don’t think poor Susan knows what she wants at the moment. Hopefully she’ll get her head on straight soon. Assuming she’s not lying in an alley minus various body parts, of course.
Reviewer: lizzypotter14 Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 07:37AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
This chapter was amazing,! The cliffhanger is definitely in the right place and I cannot wait for the next installment (can it be now, please?).
Author's Response: It’s posted and just awaiting validation. I wouldn’t be so cruel as to make you all wait, would I?
Reviewer: sweetdreamer285 Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 02:48AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Nothing thrills more than a CLIFFHANGER!!
*****10 Stars!*****
Author's Response: I’m glad you feel like that; everyone else seems to think I’m evil personified for leaving them hanging like that!
Reviewer: carolyn jinn Signed Date: 2013.06.27 - 01:43AM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Absolutely brilliant chapter.
Susan's reaction to Harry's new relationship with Ginny, doesn't surprise me at all. She should have left it for a better time and not aired their laundry in front of Sonia. She just seems so jealous. Talk about needing to let things go and look towards her own future.
After reading a couple of reviews, they all say the auror couldn't be Susan because Harry was her partner and he didn't fit the size. If he was in disguise, he wouldn't be his normal size. Maybe he made it to be big and old. Then again, I hope if it was Ginny, someone (Harry ) saves her and captures the nameless man.
Please update again soon and relieve us of this cliffee!!
Author's Response: Susan’s not really thinking straight at the moment, is she? As well as her jealousy of Harry and Ginny, she’s trying to deal with her relationship with Ernie falling apart. Throw in she’s a borderline functional alcoholic with minor physiological problems and it’s no wonder she’s acting badly. Sorry, no clues as to who is suddenly light of two vital organs. Next chapter has been posted, though!
Reviewer: BobVosh Signed Date: 2013.06.26 - 10:46PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Just took a quick look through the reviews. Wow, not very sympathetic towards Susan, are they? I am with them on the Sonia train, but damn does that suck.
Author's Response: As a dedicated fan of Ms Rowling’s work, I keenly feel the need to kill off well liked characters now and again. Look on the bright side; at least this isn’t Game of Thrones.
Reviewer: Bethina Signed Date: 2013.06.26 - 09:48PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Please don't take too long to update! Pretty please?
Since this is a Harry/ Ginny story, I know she'll live, so either Robards or Harry will come to her aid, or it's not Ginny (can I vote for Susan? She isn't very nice.)
Eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
Author's Response: The next chapter is posted and awaiting validation, although thinking about some of the content in chapter 12 that’s not something I should automatically assume will happen! Oh, it’s been so long since I had one of those lovely little rejection e-mails! How I miss them.
Reviewer: LadyPhoenixFireRose Signed Date: 2013.06.26 - 08:03PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
How lovely. Why is he targeting the Aurors if he knows they're Aurors? He must be getting rather desperate. It wasn't very nice for you not to tell us which aurors it was. Though, I am sure it had to be Sonia and Howell, for reasons stated in other people reviews.
Susan really does need to understand when to let go, Everything she accused Ginny of is utter rubbish, and she should know it. But she is far too stuck in the past to see it. First she makes Harry promise to let her go, because she thinks he is the reason behind her troubles with Ernie. Though, if she moved on like she claimed, I don't see how that would have been such a problem, and would have made Harry make the promise for entirely different reasons. Then, she gets all upset with Harry when he keeps the promise. And now she is still being utterly rediculis. She really needs to grow up and move on. That might be rather harsh, but all that she is succeeding in doing is hurting her friendship with Harry. Nor is it fair to either of them.
Malfoy really is getting on my nerves.
Fact One: As I have ran out of facts to give this one shall be the last.
Author's Response: It wouldn’t be much of a cliff-hanger if I told you who got the chop, would it? Plus, I just enjoy being evil. Snigger. The reason the killer went after the Aurors is made a bit clearer in the next chapter, but I think you can assume he’s sending a message to them. Susan really isn’t thinking straight at the moment. She thought she had succeeded in moving on from Harry, but she’s finding her feelings are still a lot stronger for him than she thought. She’s also finding that her relationship with Ernie is not what she thought it was (and is breaking down at the same point her relationship with Harry’s did; when she moved in with him. Coincidence, perhaps?) Worse still, she laid the foundation for Harry and Ginny’s relationship. Susan is not a happy bunny at present, that’s for sure. No more Mina’s random facts? Oh, well; all good things must come to an end, although I’m convinced you’re stopping just so you won’t give away your infatuation with Sirius.
Reviewer: ginny92 Signed Date: 2013.06.26 - 07:55PM Title: Chapter 11 – Through Gardens of Grief
Oh boy, my gut is telling me it's not Ginny, but Sonia, but either way I hope she doesn't die& they catch this guy soon. There is only a few chapters left so I'm hoping we can catch this guy red handed before he actually kills the auror.
Author's Response: Ah, the killer is far too clever to get caught red-handed. Maybe the team just need to star indulging in a bit of lateral thinking.
