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Reviewer: millie Signed Date: 2021.07.15 - 02:40PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

This was absolutely spectacular! I read till Ch 3, I think, a few months back, but it was a bit too dark for me so I skipped it. But I came back to it today and finished it in less than half a day or even less than that! I really wish you would have written a sequel to this but you haven't logged into this site for almost four years so I don't see that happening.

I really liked the ending, it was amazing, so sly and cunning and so so Slytherin!

The only thing I think is missing is the Weasley family's reaction to Harry.

All in all, absolutely wonderful, one of the best pieces I have read.

Millie15128



Reviewer: iKingBearII Signed Date: 2019.05.19 - 12:55AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Seems like I'm one of the first people to review for a while, but let me yet again express my appreciation of this wonderfully written story.

This is exactly how I would expect a more cunning harry to be, and so many authors manage to bungle that up it's absurd. You did it perfectly.

I hope we get the devil's due :D



Reviewer: carolquin Signed Date: 2018.11.19 - 05:23PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

hi,

just letting you know that I've read this story for the 7th time today and still love it as I did the first time I read it. This story desperately needs a sequel!!!



Reviewer: grey75 Signed Date: 2017.06.02 - 01:51AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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I signed up just to leave this review. This story was simply amazing. I honestly can't fault it and the ending was definitely something I didn't see coming at all. The humour, action, romance, well everything, was spot on. I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as I did not read one sentence of angst at all (I have kind of OD on that recently) :)

Author's Response: Firstly, I'm sorry for taking so long to reply. I'm way behind in responding to stuff and as I'm writing non-Harry Potter stories at the moment I'm not on SIYE as much as I used to be. I'm delighted that you liked the story so much, and humbled that you signed up to the site just to leave the reply. I suspect that I'll never top 'Gothic' as a story, although strangely it's not actually the favourite of my own stories ('The Thorny Rose' holds that distinction, closely followed by 'Hail Odysseus') but this one came at a time when I was really struggling to come up with a good plot and seriously thinking of packing in writing altogether. Then, out of nowhere, I was hit by the most basic of ideas, to incorporate Hammer Horror style monsters into a HP fic, and 'Gothic' just fell into place. Funny how these things happen, isn't it? Anyway, thanks for reading and leaving that wonderful review.



Reviewer: RRS777 Signed Date: 2016.08.21 - 09:45PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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I....I'm just done. Just completely done. My mind is blown.

I DID NOT see that coming, and it's and amazing ending to the story. Of course, the story itself also was absolutely fantastic.

Honestly, I've read every single one of your fics, and I love your writing, your style, your ideas... In short, you're one of my favorite authors. Now, I'm not turning into a fanboy, but I do recognize a great author when I see one.

I sincerely hope you continue regaling us with your stories, be it Gothic 2 or something else. I'm sure I'll love it.

Cheers,

rrs777

Author's Response: Thanks for the kind words. At the moment, it does look like my next story will be a follow up to this, provisionally titled 'Gothic 2: To the Devil His Due'. I'm only on chapter 2, I'm afraid, but I do have much of the plot worked out. I'm sure I'll pick up the pace once the autumn nights start closing in. Hey, only 123 days until Christmas!



Reviewer: MisterBlack Signed Date: 2016.08.03 - 08:27PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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DAAAAAAMMMMNNN!!!

I did not expect that ending! That revelation! It was just so... SLYTHERIN! I heartily approve.

Damn... LOL...

Brennus! These adventures need to continue! No Pressure of course. It is totally up to you but it would be nice to see what other troubles they can find themselves in.

I only wish we would have seen Harry meet the family but it was a great story nonetheless! You are awesome, sir! Salute! :P

Author's Response: He, he - I thought more people would hate me because of the ending, but so far I think I've only had one complaint (on FF.net). I sometimes get a bit of grief for my endings, but I'm just not the sort of person who believes in 'Hollywood' endings. I once had someone write me a very long review explaining that a good story should always climax towards a spectacular ending, and how all lose threads should be tied up for a readers satisfaction. Frankly, that concept wanted to make me pull my hair out. What, all stories should end like that? Every one? No surprises, no bittersweet twists, no sense of mystery? No thank you. I like endings that are either realistic or have a bit of a twist in the tail. I still remember seeing 'The Wicker Man' for the first time (the original, not that Nicolas Cage abomination) and waiting for something to happen and Edward Woodward to be saved... and then the credits start rolling. F**k me! Still, he probably deserved it for not snagging Britt Ekland when he had the chance...



Reviewer: Gin110881 Signed Date: 2016.07.04 - 05:27AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Thank you for this wonderful story.
There are so many things that I like about this story, the very unique plot, it is written from Ginny's point of view, the changes in Ginny's behaviour are described so well, it was fun to read how the real Ginny slowly takes shape.
And I'm really glad that you've avoided all the things I usually don't like in post-DH stories: Aurors, Quidditch and the gossip in the yellow press.

In the end I was amazed that obviously Harry has planned the whole treasure hunt.
I'm just not sure if Harry was aware of all the places where Winky has hidden the parts of the moon hare. In this case the whole ritual was a cheat to make Ginny randy, lol.

A sequel is definitely a good idea. I have every confidence that you still have a couple of exciting adventures for Ginny and Harry up your sleeve. And besides, I want to see how Molly, Hermione and Luna go weak at their knees when they meet Harry for the first time, lol.


Author's Response: As a male dangerous close to his fiftieth birthday, I feel strangely comfortable writing from Ginny's POV. I must be letting my inner teenage girl out. Or something. Molly, Hermione and Luna all bowled over by a dark'n'dangerous version of Harry? Hmm, I could see that happening...



Reviewer: Thor-Ablestar Signed Date: 2016.07.01 - 11:53PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Wonderful story. The ending made rereading the story a whole different experience. It would definitely be interesting to see Ginny's reaction when she finds out the whole adventure was just a game.

Author's Response: Ah, but who says she'll ever find out?



Reviewer: carolyn jinn Signed Date: 2016.06.29 - 04:43AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Another brilliant effort on your part.
Draco got what he deserved. All rapists should get the same thing.
The fact that Harry set it all up, with Winky, to get Ginny, is just the more brilliant. As Winky said, he has been so lonely and Ginny can only improve that.
Looking forward to your next masterpiece. (If that is Gothic 2, so be it!)

Author's Response: I'm still not 100% committed to doing a 'Gothic 2', even if I do have a fairly solid plot idea. I might even go back and do a 'Homecoming 2' as I had some ideas for that, too. Or maybe a one shot. Or possibly a Twilight Fan Fic... nah, just kidding!



Reviewer: Prof McGonagall Signed Date: 2016.06.29 - 12:18AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Now THAT's a prank worthy of the Marauders! You have me laughing out loud! LOVED it!!!

Author's Response: Sneaky little swine, Harry, isn't he?



Reviewer: alterdream Signed Date: 2016.06.28 - 09:28PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Well that was a bit of a lousy end for Malfoy. He should have received some public humiliation first ;-)

You did put an interesting twist on the end though. Harry is clearly a bit crazy but it was all a fun read.

Author's Response: As gratifying as it would have been to have Draco publicly humiliated and castigated, that wasn't 'this' Harry's way. He preferred to operate in the shadows, taking care of things his own way, and with as little involvement from the authorities as possible. No, Draco will fade from history now, slowly forgotten. As Scorpius had yet appear at this point, hopefully Astoria will remarry and the Malfoy name will die. I like to think that's a fitting end for someone who thought as much of himself as Draco.



Reviewer: zeta_one Signed Date: 2016.06.27 - 03:16PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Harry set the whole thing up!! BRILLIANT!!

Not sure this story needs a squeal, but I will read anything you write for this site.

Thanks again for sharing your work with us.

Author's Response: The first person who thinks it doesn't need a sequel! To be honest, that was my initial thought, but so many people asked for one that a plot has started to ferment in my brain. actually, I might do a one shot before I tackle any larger project. Or not. Honestly, I haven't a clue what I'll write next!



Reviewer: allabouthp Signed Date: 2016.06.27 - 01:48AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Was there something more going on with Winky other than her thinking about how Harry instructed her break up the Moon Hare and that she helped him carry out his plot? Just wondering because the author's note at the beginning. My mind immediately went to "Harry set it all up to get Ginny." But after reading the other comments I'm not so sure. If you do write a sequel can we PLEASE have a flashback of the first time Harry saw Ginny and what she did that intrigued him enough to set all this up-if that is the reason. I certainly hope you don't stop writing HP fanfic. We don't have enough stories that show what a badass Ginny really is.

Author's Response: If I do a sequel to this, don't be surprised if I leave a lot of questions unanswered. I very deliberately left the ending in such a way as it could be interpreted a number of ways. A lot of people thought the whole things was a plot snare Ginny, while others suggested she was just drawn into Harry's scheme to destroy Draco. Maybe it was all just something to entertain a bored Harry. Of course, it might have elements of all three. You realise you're not going to get a straight answer out of me, don't you?



Reviewer: mdauben Signed Date: 2016.06.26 - 02:31PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Glad to see Harry and Ginny together in the end. It really was quite an exciting and unique "courtship"! I was really surprised at your little twist at the end. I never suspected that Harry was so devious. In any case, I'll be looking forward to your next story with great anticipation!


Author's Response: Perhaps I should have called it 'Tales of the unexpected'. Damn, now I am showing my age!



Reviewer: HPmum2014 Signed Date: 2016.06.26 - 01:35AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

I'm blown away by your imagination, and I hate the thought that stories from you may dwindle in the future. Does your ex write? Great story, as we have come to expect from you, another one for my fave list xx

Author's Response: Laura has toyed with writing, but first and foremost is an artist. Currently she's really into photography, especially experimental stuff. I wish she wouldn't take photos of me, though, I'm really not that photogenic. Hopefully I'm not quite done yet, even if I seem to have less time to write at the moment. I guess it's all about time management. The fact that I can barely stand to watch the football at the moment helps, too!

Author's Response: Actually, I'll have to keep going. I've just noticed I'm second on the sites 'Top 25 Authors by word count'. I'll have to write another story just so I can overtake SSHENRY and become number 1!



Reviewer: TomBombadil Signed Date: 2016.06.25 - 01:38PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Very fun ride! Excellent story and a surprising twist at the end! I don't mean the proposal, though! The way you wrote Ginny's character, any red-blooded male would fall for her!'

Author's Response: I can't stand writers who make Ginny this mousey little thing! That girl's got fire in her veins and needs to be written as such!



Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed Date: 2016.06.25 - 12:39PM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

Well that last part was a surprise..i mean i knew winky had a wicked streek in her but to hide it on perpouse well now thats a fun game for sure...glad draco is gone as well...what a fun ride, but is it over yet?????will stay tuned, and bolt time same bolt channel.....kutgw

Author's Response: Winky has worked for both the Crouch and Black families in this, so that probably rubbed off on her, a bit. It's always the quiet ones you have to watch.



Reviewer: 1010case Signed Date: 2016.06.25 - 09:44AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Love love love this story and ending. I'll definitely read the next thing you write whether it is Gothic 2 or something else. You have such original stories. Thank you!

Author's Response: Thank you. There really are so many rehashes of the same tired old ideas out there that I do always strive to try and bring something new to the table. What's the point otherwise?



Reviewer: Fuzzy Bear Signed Date: 2016.06.25 - 05:09AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Draco got what he deserved. There is no place in this world for someone like him..

And thank you for your ending! T'was brilliant! Especially Winky's POV.

Please make a sequel! Or maybe an explanation of why Harry set this whole thing up. Is it because he's always liked Ginny? Or he just wants Draco to die? So many questions flying around in my head!


Author's Response: Which is exactly what I wanted! I deliberately didn't go into too much detail regarding what exactly was Harry's plan as I wanted my readers to come up with their own interpretations. There are a few ways this might have been set up and I love the ambiguity of it all. A sequel might provide all the answers... or it might raise more questions. Ain't I a stinker?



Reviewer: maisa potter Signed Date: 2016.06.25 - 02:43AM Title: Chapter 9 - Dark Lady

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Hope you write a sequel! I really liked it.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed the story. Watch this space!




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