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Reviewer: MollyandArthur Signed Date: 2017.02.03 - 06:46AM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Cyril seems a very interesting character. I'm curious to see how he will progress in his training of Harry.
Reviewer: piltad Signed Date: 2008.08.20 - 06:30AM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Very good chapter I really like the whole thing with the mirror though makes me wonder about maybe all his problems. Though I will say I am wondering exactly what is going to happen with the Weasley's well other than Fred and George.
Author's Response: You've left a whole chain of reviews. I'm going to lump them all together for one response . . .
Reviewer: The Seeker Signed Date: 2007.05.24 - 11:36PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Throughout most of the story so far and very strongly when Cyril spoke with Harry, I wondered if his mentors thought Harry was prepared emotionally, was mature enough to handle his responsibilities while at Hogwarts. Why did they think so? Why were they wrong in their assessment? If they didn't think he could handle it, why did they send him with little or no initial guidance? Since Cyril saw Harry's inability to "appreciate the consequences of [his] decisions," it would seem this should have been addressed before sending him to the school. I don't ask these questions with any critical intent, but rather to gain your insights -- if indeed you can share them at this time.
Another question: when Harry was talking to DD, why didn't he show the Headmaster his sensory ball to show what Snape was saying to him and the other students? Snape's behavior in your story (and in the HP series) is way past being a poor teacher.
Good stuff: the pranks, the first signs of the DD/HP relationship thawing, the entire Hermione/tutoring scene, and Cyril -- first impression is that he will be a strong character. I almost was getting Yoda-type vibes.
Author's Response: I've moved all your comments (PM and here) into one long review.
Reviewer: Rocky235 Signed Date: 2006.09.02 - 01:59PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
"...disastrous consequences for his goldfish. Hedwig had enjoyed the results, however. "
You come up with so many new ideas and lines.
Author's Response: Thanks for reading, and leaving feedback. I've responded to all your reviews based on the last one you left...
Reviewer: Chreechree Signed Date: 2006.08.25 - 02:30PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Yeah, I see that review down there from GWeasley. You’re right. I am having words with you. There they were. OK, one more word: Grumble. You should’ve been able to even predict that word by now. At least I’m not threatening to take things out on your chapters like our sweet, innocent Cel has. Ha. Flip-flopping stomachs for all! *running off giggling*…
Author's Response: "Swooning with the sensation of love unbridled, Harry could not help but gaze adoringly into her liquid eyes..."
NOT!
You can run, but you can't hide... Beta editor or not, I know your email address!
Reviewer: hjp74 Signed Date: 2006.08.18 - 04:37PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
been reading this from the start and felt i relly should start leving reviews.. So far this has been excellent i relly like your charecter development of harry (the chapters on harrys back story are particuley good). the very first scean with draco hust gort me hooked on this story.
I love what youve done with ginny (the whol flirting thing in the hall left me in stiches )as no other fic describ her quirte the way you do and when she gets back on form harry better watch his step or if they team up then the who school could be in for it... iam very intrigued to what happend to ginny. when we find out will you please do something along the lines of how you describe harrys back storey please.
Fred & gorge ar just as funny i like t.fhey way they going round pretending like harrys the next dark lord right down to there death eater costumes.
Iam still unsure what to make of ron & hermione as they havent been in it much but herminoe seams to be similer to cannon (will she ever get to ask harry all those questions.) .
any way keep up the exceelent work and iam looking forward to the next post .
Author's Response: Thanks for following the story and leaving feedback. I'm glad people enjoy it enough to share their thoughts.
A lot of people seem to like the way I write Ginny and the Twins. Have no fear, that situation is changing over the next few chapters, and hopefully people will enjoy some of the new dynamics involved.
I will continue to provide hints and clues about some of the unspecified events, but full explanations are still some time off. It's more fun this way -- well, fun for me at any rate.
Stay tuned, the next installment is coming soon.
Reviewer: cwarbeck Signed Date: 2006.08.18 - 06:09AM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Hey, I second the motion that we need to see more H/G time and fluffiness - even the sarcastic fluffiness that I know you love to taunt me with.
Hmmm... maybe I should have given in to the temptation of inserting a few lines of fluff while editing your story. For example, when Harry catches Ginny's eye after she emerges from the Pensieve the first time, I should have added that "Harry's stomach did a peculiar somersault and he found himself getting lost in Ginny's brown eyes..." Hehe. Wouldn't you have just been shocked to read that? :)
cel
Author's Response: I know you, and I know to look for such things! I thought everyone would be happy that Harry and Ginny took a step forward -- of sorts. Until the event is dealt with, they can't really go anywhere, right?
That said, I'll be keeping a very close eye on you for the next chapter or three!
Reviewer: Breanie Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 09:59PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
interesting.
Author's Response: Thanks for continuing to read...
Reviewer: GinnyMarie Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 08:27PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Good chapter....
wow...Ron, Hermione, Neville, Ginny, Fred and George didnt react well to that memory...and i cant believe that the twins wanted to see a memory of the dark lord's resurrection...who would want to see that?...
i want to see the twins 'try' to prank harry...i think that they should also find out that Harry lives with two of the marauders and that his dad was a marauder, but having them find out is you choice (you might have already done it and i just forgot...lots and lots of fanfics...kinda hard sometimes to keep them straight...) i think that if you do do that, it should be right after the prank war ends...
want to see Ginny get back to her old self...flirting with harry...pranking harry as she so promised...i dont really like this dreary Ginny...i hope that she is her fiery self again soon...
i liked how Sirius yelled, "Remus, Harry's on a war path," and then ducked into the house...that was quite comical...although most of this is funny....
dont know what to make of Cyril yet...hes okay, i just...new character and all...
Love hermione's never-ending list of questions...it is so her...Ron is a prat...but maybe he'll change since he saw that memory...hopefully...i love neville...hes just so...NEVILLE!...lol...
okay...long review...at least i put it in paragraph form...dont you love me for that?...makes it much easier to read...loved the chapter...but get to the pranking soon...or something...snape is a git!!!!...evil snapy...evil evil snapy...lol...update soon please!....love it!....~Ginny M~
Author's Response: Thanks for sticking with the story. You may have noticed the chapter lengths going up... the past few have been rather longer (but still far short of a few select authors here). I'm hoping that it helps the flow a bit, but isn't too much for one sitting...
Reacting well to what amounts to a snuff film would be very unlikely. No one really knows how Fred and George reacted, but it's sufficient to say for now that most of them will have to assimilate what they witnessed.
Pranks, ah sweet pranks. This has been in the works for some time. It's all coming, trust me on this one. Revelations of all kinds are just around the corner.
I'd like to think that Ginny is recovering well and even perhaps a bit quickly given that in story-time, it was less than 24 hours prior that the event happened in the corridor. Have no fear, though, time is going to start speeding up soon..
I do appreciate the line breaks, but you needn't do that just for my sake. I like to tease people, but mostly I appreciate that you keep reading and sharing your thoughts. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
For the rest... stay tuned!
Author's Response: D'oh. I knew I needed a beta for my own responses to reviews. I meant to say 48 hours not 24. It's Tuesday, the event was Sunday.
Reviewer: GWeasley Anonymous Date: 2006.08.17 - 06:12PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Wow the end of this chapter is deep. I realy liked it. Most of the chapter was funny but I espically liked the end. I think that the soul searching will be good for him. As always I can't wait for the next chapter. :)
Author's Response: I'm glad you're continuing to stick with me. My faithful core of readers is very encouraging. You know, I have to ask this: is a mirror deep, or is it really rather shallow? Is it all just in the eye of the beholder?
(Chreechree is going to have words with me over this, I can tell already...)
Harry definitely needs to start engaging in some soul searching...
Reviewer: starboy454 Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 06:09PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
more more more
Author's Response: Thanks for the feedback...
Reviewer: witowsmp Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 05:17PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Why doesn't Harry show his recording of the potions lesson? I'm sure it would show that Snape sabotaged his potion, and it definately would show that Snape randomly takes points away from Gryffindors for breathing. It also shows that he creates an atmosphere that no one could possibly learn in, and is therefore unfit to teach.
Author's Response: I have to defer parts of this, you see, for the next chapter holds the candle of enlightenment that you and others need... Really. Honest. (Assuming it doesn't get split like so many other chapters do into two or three smaller ones...)
Your points all need to be re-evaluated after the next chapter. Let me know if you still have lingering questions on this front!
Reviewer: Sovran Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 04:50PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Of all of this, I liked the pensieve scene the best. It said so much with so little. "A bit too bright" could really go either way, as could several other reactions there. Harry's responses to Snape's questions were also interesting. The twins, of course, continue to be fascinating in their serious frivolity.
Author's Response: Weren't you the same fellow who has been asking for answers, and when I provide answers last time, you got shocked? I was worried if I gave direct answers two chapters in a row, readers like you may have medical conditions that could be catastrophic to my fans. It's all for your own health, you see...
Thanks for the comments. You're spot on, of course, in how it's all interesting and ambiguous.
Reviewer: am12 Signed Date: 2006.08.17 - 04:36PM Title: Chapter 13: Reflections
Still enjoying this A/U.
But I must admit, I share Harry's confusion over Ginny's behaviour. But I appreciate how those "friends" are gradually coming back around to spending time with Harry.
Lovely scene in potions, by the way, Harry was brilliant. Tough to bite his tongue.
I quite like Cyril. The mirror is a great, great plot device.
Author's Response: Thanks for keeping with the story. I know, it's complicated and doesn't lend itself to the serial nature of fan-fic type posting. Hopefully, that doesn't turn people off overly much...
Ginny's behavior will become clearer soon. Well, as clear as mud, perhaps, but that's certainly clearer than pitch black rooms.
You should always keep one eye on the plot devices that come along. After all, what's in a mirror anyway?
