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Reviewer: Gin110881 Signed Date: 2017.08.31 - 04:36AM Title: Quest for Water

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Oops, I just noticed that the story covers only four weeks.

Ginny is a real genius. I liked the way she set Harry straight regarding his discussion with Dumbledore behind her back, so calm but determined. It was simply brilliant. I just hope that the two of them will soon get the opportunity "to remind him that your experiences with objects of this sort can be an asset rather than a liability." I'm looking forward to reading this discussion.

I'm quite impressed about the way Ginny comprehends the…well, let's say the Fugo-istic way of cognition, it's sometimes beyond my realm of comprehension. I wonder, if that puts me on a level with Ron, you know, regarding the emotional range of a tea spoon...

Yes, the Fugo's. I must admit that their name always sounded a bit strange to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm pretty aware of the reasons you chose that name. It reminds me of Bach. He has written a lot of fugues. Okay, that's another subject, I'm even less skilled in than the mind and soul business, even if Bach was born just around the corner, lol.

I just realized that there are more romantic moments in the story than I remembered, and I like it...

Author's Response:

Yes, 250K words to cover four weeks. Barking, isn't it?

And yes, I think Matt had already made Ginny fairly street-smart, and my extension has been to make it clear that she really understands people. Perhaps this has been growing due to the osmotic accumulations of someone who has discovered an exceptional talent in Legilimency. Not that Ginny goes around reading people's minds (something she's vehemently opposed to), but she probably can't help but pick up empathic impressions. As to Ginny beginning to grasp Fugoistic cognition, I think this is attributable to having taken an interest in them, and having spent a lot of time pondering old records in the library. Beyond that, I cannot tell. Ginny keeps some things secret even from me :)

I honestly cant recall my exact process for choosing the name Fugo, although looking at its Latin root (Fugare -- to 'drive away') I see one plausible self-reinterpretation. I like the fugue analogy too, though, since TPC is kind of an extended exercise in musical theory :)

And finally, romance. Yes, I did indeed intend this story as the romantic culmination of the series. Trix and Seeker Daughter have their moments of tenderness, but TPC is the last real voyage of emotional discovery for the two. It is when a bond of circumstance is broken, only to reveal an ephemeral affinity of spirit.



Reviewer: Aragorn Signed Date: 2014.12.25 - 07:27PM Title: Quest for Water

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You do these "new states", such as their destinationless apparation, really well. Continue to be impressed with how well you're executing your vision for this story extension.

Mostly my feelings are that I love this Ginny! As a character, she is both one of Jo's greatest creations...and her greatest failure in her own execution. IMO, her treatment of Ginny is a travesty in Deathly Hallows...so much potential utterly wasted.

Thank goodness that HP fanfiction has enabled her to fully blossom in so many ways! As you are doing here...

Author's Response: Agreed! I'd bet that at least half of the authors on SIYE are motivated at least in part by disappointment with how JKR treated Ginny's character after HBP. In OotP and HBP one begins to glimpse a vitality and courage within Ginny that could surely be put to far better use as a plot mover. She has intelligence, humour and verve that adds a lot of spice to any plot, and thus is immense fun to write. In her presence, Harry also becomes a looser, more compelling character. Perhaps the difference is that Rowling wanted us to feel pain (rather than hope) on the way to triumph. I think that life is tough enough; it's nice to have fiction to escape to.



Reviewer: potternut190 Signed Date: 2014.05.16 - 11:19AM Title: Quest for Water

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I've just plowed through to this chapter so this review is really for the entire work. I certainly hope Matt is enjoying your continuation of his stories as we your readers are. The Fugos are a remarkable invention. They seem to be quite the couple and I look forward to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thank you very much for the kind review! Now that the latest challenge is done with, I look forward to getting back to this full tilt!



Reviewer: Dad Signed Date: 2014.05.09 - 11:56AM Title: Quest for Water

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Good chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks Dad -- always appreciate hearing from you!



Reviewer: aimless Signed Date: 2014.05.07 - 06:55AM Title: Quest for Water

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Wouldn't say Mary Sue as I read Matt's stories and know where it comes from. Less action here but some interesting ideas. And where's Remus btw? You forgot about him :/

Author's Response: Thanks aimless! Where's Remus? Good question! He makes cameos in chapters 11,12, and he and Bill will play major rolls when H&G visit Gringotts (that's not drafted yet, but will be around chapter 14). After that, it will be hard to get rid of him for a while -- after all, he actually has a horcrux practically sitting under his nose :) As far as action is concerned, chapters 11,12 get busier, 13 slacks off, but then from 14 onwards things take off.



Reviewer: Grownupron1 Signed Date: 2014.05.06 - 05:32PM Title: Quest for Water

Wanted to like it but Harry and Ginny are just too strong Mary Sue's for my tastes. Thanks for your work though. Good luck.

Author's Response: Guilty as charged, I have to admit. This is definitely escapist rather than intellectual; filled with certitude rather than ambiguity. Anyway, I appreciate your patience in working your way through it, and thanks for the review!




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