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Reviewer: Gin110881 Signed Date: 2017.08.23 - 04:19PM Title: Questions, Questions?
I like the way you’ve included the Highlands. Thanks to our daughter, who visited the former Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy in 2005, we visited Scotland a couple of times, among others Dufftown. Although I've often seen much higher mountains, the mountaintops of the Highlands are indeed impressive. I really hope that I'll get the chance to go back there again someday.
Questions, questions ... besides brainstorming it's a great idea for a parlour game, isn’t it. It was fun to read. Well, without the dummies it certainly would only be half the fun, wouldn’t it?
When the two of them discussed what might have caused the changes in or around Ginny, I was very tempted to re-read the scene at Malfoy Manor again. Maybe I should do it.
Well, I was a wee bit surprised when Harry was wondering how to get a part of him into Ginny. I was pretty sure that it already happened. Seems I have to rethink the actual state of their relationship.
It's great that Ron and Hermione are reconciling, at least it seems so. There were several reason I wanted to re-read the series, the relationship between Ron and Hermione was one of them. As far as I remember they were more or less none-existent in Trix. One of the other reasons was Zabini. As far as I remember I didn't like him in Trix, and I wanted to find out why. Well, of course, quite unsurprisingly, the main reason to re-read the complete series was your Ginny.
Author's Response:
Yes, there are definitely many things to commend the Highlands. The moody landscape stirs the soul; the harsh history disturbs us, but offers an astonishing contrast to the genuine folk up there now. And there is the 'water of life'.
Ah, there was distinct sexual contact between H&G in Free Life, but they did not 'go all the way', per se. It was a choice that Matt made that I believe was a wise one, not because I'd be daft enough to suggest that two people who defy death so extensively can't handle something 'adult', but rather because it is leaves a drama yet to sated.
While on the topic of relationships, Ron and Hermione are 'an item' through the latter half of TPC, and are technically committed to each other during the entirety of Trix, but Ron has only the slightest role in the drama and investigation throughout Trix, so that tends to hold them more at arms length than anything else. As you reread Trix, though, you will see that there is a plot thread involving Ron and his gradual maturity. He has a role to be played.
Zabini, actually, is slowly growing too, though not really in the same ways as Ron. Ironically, though, Ron is gradually becoming less of a Slytherophobe at roughly the same rate that Zabini is becoming less of a Slytherin.
Thank you, encore, for your thoughts!
Reviewer: BobVosh Signed Date: 2015.07.25 - 07:03AM Title: Questions, Questions?
I honestly can't tell you why I'm reading this slowly. Probably just milking it, since almost nothing else seems to be out lately.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? I took 2 years in both college and high school, but its pretty much faded from memory by now.
Author's Response:
Mein Deutsch ist nicht so toll, aber es ist besser als mein Italienisch.
Yes, productivity seems to wane a little in July and August. Too much travel perhaps. But fast or slow, I hope you continue to enjoy the story!
Reviewer: LysCsuri Signed Date: 2015.02.06 - 02:06PM Title: Questions, Questions?
I love your Ginny -- she's so determined to help Harry and she's so smart and funny in the way she goes about it. If the two of them are pushing each other so hard to grow and learn, poor Voldy just doesn't stand a chance!
Author's Response: That's a great way of putting it! Yes, Harry and Ginny definitely do push each other to become smarter and stronger... and they have a lot of fun in doing so.
Reviewer: Gin110881 Signed Date: 2015.01.30 - 12:21PM Title: Questions, Questions?
Somehow, I could not help feeling that you switch the good and the dark ones from canon, Draco and Mione, Gryffindor and Slytherin. OK, oK, Draco is still a bad one and Gryffindor is not dark. Maybe the feeling came up because more and more acting characters are Slytherin, well-behaving Slytherin.
For me, the most interesting parts of a story, and actually the reason why I read fanfic at all, is the interaction between Ginny and Harry, the dialogues, the teasing etc. Hence, I really enjoyed the brainstorming; it was a kind of a highlight for me.
For me as a non-English reader it is a bit harder to read TPC than most of the other stories. Usually I don’t need a dictionary, I only double check a few words when it seems important. I reckon my dictionary will be a bit worn out when I finish reading TPC. I will take it as a challenge, in the same way as Harry would do, I’ll try to learn how I can experience your literary essence in a way that I can sense the missing words ;-)
Cu soon, now TPC is calling …
Author's Response:
Ironic that you should pull Hermione and Draco out of the hat to exemplify altered characters -- these two are slated for some fireworks later on that prove instrumental in Hermione's character development and, indeed, for some pivotal plot points. As for the rest of the Slytherin mid- to major-characters, I like to think of them as being not evil, but largely neurotic. Blaise and Daphne have become highly irreverent rascals, and even Ryan is a bit of an odd duck (the uncouth term to use would be 'anally retentive'). Anyway, a key part of the victory plan is to win over the Slytherins to the light side; this proves to be a case of herding cats, but it makes for fun writing.
Ah yes -- I am guilty of using the occasional polysyllabic monster. I'm sure that pretty few of them would mind if you skipped right past.
Reviewer: dannbard Signed Date: 2014.06.19 - 10:29AM Title: Questions, Questions?
Lots of intricate personality dynamics going on: the questions-questions brainstorming was very interesting, and I'm intrigued by how Molly and Hermione are working their way through their stages of angst. The most compelling material is in the Welcoming Feast. Clearly the winds of change are sweeping up!
Author's Response: Great to hear you're enjoying it so far, dannbard! More personality, brainstorming, angst and winds of change to come!
Reviewer: potterfan2008 Signed Date: 2014.04.02 - 05:49AM Title: Questions, Questions?
I have to say I'm very undecided about this story. In some ways the past two chapters completely reversed everything that happened in 'Taking Control'. Harry went from being an independent operator to just another face in the crowd. I can see him wanting to repair his friendships, but I also think his so called friends need to make some movement, not just him. Harry is blathering on about Hermione when she tried to use and trick him. I would think he would be a bit more angry about that. Why is Harry playing matchmaker? Did he ever even find out why they broke up? Ron broke up with Hermione when she chose to betray Harry. Why would Ron want to get mixed up in that craziness now and why would Harry encourage it? The fifth table idea is interesting, but not very clear at the moment. I'm also curious about Fawkes and his connection to Ginny.
I do have to ask why on earth is Ron the Quidditch captain? Who in their right mind would give him the responsibility he clearly showed he wasn't ready for just a few months earlier. There isn't anyone else on the team maybe someone younger who could guide the team. Didn't Ron strut around quite enough the past year. Sorry if I seem to be asking a lot of questions. I think there is a lot of potential in this story. It does seem to be focused much more on Ginny or at least she is much more forward than she was in the other stories. She's more sure of herself and for some reason pranking Harry. I think I just have a hard time imagining someone young and in love and...playing pranks on her lover like she would her brothers.
Author's Response: Thanks Sharon! Differences of opinion are affirmation of uniqueness!
Reviewer: lunagranger Signed Date: 2014.04.01 - 03:19PM Title: Questions, Questions?
Nice method of concentrating in making questions. I f only it was available to us... I loved Molly thoughtfulness about Hermione. It is usualto see her mothering Harry, but Hermione not so much.
Author's Response: Thank you LG -- it's always interesting to hear what people come away with from any given piece of writing!
Reviewer: ebdenis Signed Date: 2014.03.31 - 02:19PM Title: Questions, Questions?
Nice sorting hat poem -- almost as goofy as JKR's examples ;)
I agree with mdauben -- it's interesting to see how some of the relationships are changing.
Author's Response: Thanks ebdenis -- always appreciate the feedback!
Reviewer: mdauben Signed Date: 2014.03.31 - 01:12PM Title: Questions, Questions?
A very interesting chapter, with the directions that Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione are all going, the various interelationships (well, except Harry and Ginny) seem in a true state of flux, open to many possible eventual outcomes. I'll definitly be looking forward to seeing how things progress.
Author's Response: Thank you for the kind words mdauben! Yes, indeed -- change is afoot. The sands are shifting a little even for Harry and Ginny .... but fortunately we know that they will always find a way to adapt.
