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Reviewer: sweetsiren Signed Date: 2015.11.18 - 10:01PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Uhg. Ginny slapped him? I can understand slapping a child that's a self-centered reckless little shit, but Jackson isn't like that at all and Ginny knows it. She hit her child because SHE was emotionally damaged and she took it out on him, then tried to justify it by saying he was crazy. That is NOT okay. Bad Ginny.



Reviewer: sweetsiren Signed Date: 2015.11.18 - 06:00PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Uhg. Ginny slapped him? I can understand slapping a child that's a self-centered reckless little shit, but Jackson isn't like that at all and Ginny knows it. She hit her child because SHE was emotionally damaged and she took it out on him, then tried to justify it by saying he was crazy. That is NOT okay. Bad Ginny.



Reviewer: harrypotterspirit Signed Date: 2011.04.30 - 10:50AM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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More questions here than answers. Opening this story up to more interesting directions. Ginny's reaction wasn't too far from most parents initial reaction.

Author's Response: Definitely more questions, but they'll all be answered in good time. Thanks for reading!



Reviewer: RedHeadGin Signed Date: 2011.04.24 - 10:29AM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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I'm shocked that Ginny slapped her son. I know she's really so worried/upset, angry, but ... hurting him. Jackson's already 17 and Ginny's w/holding a lot from him... I'll wait for that chapter. Their heart to heart talk.

Author's Response: It was supposed to be shocking :) It's something that Ginny has never done before, lay a hand on either of her sons. But the anxiety and fear she was experiencing with not knowing where Jackson was just too much and I wanted to show that by having her slap him. And she didn't hurt him, he's a big boy :) It was mostly the shock that stunned him. And Ginny isn't withholding all that much. She just has never sat him down and let him know that the same Death Eaters (those they haven't caught) and small rogue groups that have popped up since are interested in harming the son of Harry Potter. The heart to heart talks are all coming up.



Reviewer: borokat Signed Date: 2011.04.22 - 03:31PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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Reviewer: r3in9 Signed Date: 2011.04.21 - 10:53AM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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Well, I thought you already forgotten this and then I remembered, I forgot my password when i started reading this then so it wasn't on my fave list. I wasn't really happy with the second chapter cos I wasn't really interested with anna & jackson's relationship. But then this one last made me happy. Though I hate stories Harry being missing for that long, i'm still quite happy how the story goes. Ginny's attitude with his son being over protected is not what I've thought would come to the story. they're right, it's far from what JKR's when it comes to trust since she's complaining a lot of not trusting her when she was his Jackson's age. But it's your story so, yeah, understandable.
It's been a month since you last updated. Hope to see the next chapter soon. I'm beginning to enjoy this. With Ron & Lupin's reaction, looks like they're gonna be looking for Harry too. Maybe Ginny was thinking the same way too but just scared to do it or to admit it.



Reviewer: ebonydawnpotter Signed Date: 2011.03.23 - 10:16PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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I've just gotten caught up in this story once more... All this time I'd forgotten about it, and now I read it and it gives me knots in my stomach. A fantastic chapter, with truly believable emotions from the characters and conversation that just appears to be materializing in a scene in front of my very eyes. I anxiously await the next installment.

-ebonydawnpotter

Author's Response: Thank you for catching up and coming back to the story. I'm trying to keep people hooked, so it's good to see its working :)



Reviewer: Brightly Bound Signed Date: 2011.03.22 - 11:13PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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I don't think this AU story is for me, even though, plot-wise, it's excellent. I'm just not drawn emotionally to your characters. I'm not interested in Jackson and Anna, and I think that if there was a possibility that Harry was alive, Ginny would try and find him. But, again, this is AU, and your Ginny isn't at all like JK's Ginny. Either way, I'm giving it a chance and looking forward to your next update.

Author's Response: First off, thanks for reading! In the way I've envisioned Ginny's reactions--there is no possibility in her mind that he's alive. For years the facts and the events have told her that Harry is dead--so there is no inkling in her thinking that tells her any different. That's the reason why she had no reaction to the picture or Jackson's story.



Reviewer: Emlyn Signed Date: 2011.03.21 - 08:56PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Hmm, very interesting. I like Jackson and Anna. I'm having a hard time with Ginny's reaction. I guess she just doesn't want to reopen the wounds that have healed over to some degree. Her not telling Jackson though, sounds very dangerous. Yes, she remembers how Harry felt and how burdened he was, but she should also remember how upset he got when people withheld information from him. She may be upset that Jackson lied to her, but she has lied to him..... At least it seems that Remus and Tonks don't think he's completely nutters. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading! I don't think it's Ginny not wanting to reopen wounds...but right now there's just no inkling in her mind that things are any different than they are. There is no questioning whether he's dead or not, so the picture, Jackson's instincts--it's all impossible to her. She does remember both facts about Harry--the burden and his want/need to know--but being a mom and the protective instincts she feels for him override that rationale. He's her son and that trumps everything. Tonks doesn't know any better. Remus...well...we'll see :)



Reviewer: Birlan Signed Date: 2011.03.21 - 06:21PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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Interesting chapter. You've dropped a few hints that look like they may turn into something. I had not considered the continuing threat to Jackson from former DE's looking for revenge--or the possibility that Ginny had been keeping that risk from him. I wonder if we will see Jackson responding as did Harry when he learned that people had been keeping information from him for his own good.

I've read some of the other comments--you've made some projections about Ginny with which I agree about how Ginny would choose to live her life. She hasn't moved to a nunnery after Harry died and she's tried to move on in her second marriage. That makes sense to me--and I think you have shown that her marriage failed because she was holding her husband to the impossible standard of living up to Harry's memory--which would be hard for Harry to do also. I'd prefer that Ginny made that attempt rather than spending the entire time since Harry's "death" dressed in black. Its healthier and speaks better of Ginny in my mind.

Taking you at face value that there will be a Harry sighting in the story, I really do wonder about why he hasn't been around. So you may end up with Jackson mad at Ginny for not keeping him informed, Ginny mad at Harry for not keeping her informed, and Harry mad at ????

Thanks again--I'm enjoying the story and look forward to learning more about the characters.

Author's Response: I think it's safe to assume that has inherited many of the same mannerisms as Harry and the frustration of people trying to keep him safe without his knowledge will probably be the same. And thank you for seeing the way I've written Ginny's life so far as something not so far from what Canon Ginny might do. I couldn't see her laying down and giving up either and I thought it very important that she create (manufacture) some sort of life for herself, even if it ultimately failed to work out. JK's Ginny is supposed to be fiery and independent and a strong woman--and I think it has taken strength for her to have created a happy life after all she's gone through. I get semi-irritated when some comments attack the way I've written her--so it feels good to have readers who understand my motives. And where Harry's been, why he kept away (or been kept away) will be revealed some next chapter and in the few chapters that follow that, we'll get Ginny and the gang's reactions as things are revealed and people meet again. Thanks again for reading!



Reviewer: Miss Weasely Signed Date: 2011.03.21 - 12:14AM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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I have to agree a bit with your other reviewer, this doesn't read like an h/g to me. I mean its nice. but so far its been dominatined by original characters with whom I don't feel as emotionally invested as I do with h/g, so despite the great quality of writing I can't bring myself to love the story.
However, I am hoping Harry will make an appearance soon and you will eventually justify this as an SIYE story.


Author's Response: Worry not...Harry will be making his reentry...and soon. If it wasn't going to turn into a predominately H/G story,I wouldn't have posted it here.



Reviewer: tenorspaz Signed Date: 2011.03.20 - 06:32PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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Yay! Yay! Yay! I just know Remus knows something. I can't wait for the next chapter.
~Spazzy~


Author's Response: I wonder why you know Remus knows something ;) It shouldn't be too long now.



Reviewer: Green Eyes Signed Date: 2011.03.20 - 06:12PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

This is a well-written chapter, but I share Ron's disbelief that Ginny would ever strike her own child in the face, even in the extreme circumstances of this AU.

Author's Response: I struggled with whether or not to have Ginny be that angry/frantic that she'd do something so rash. But when I did decide to have her slap him....I wanted to make sure that you guys all knew that it was something she'd never done before and it was only her extreme worry in the situation that caused it. Plus...Jackson's a big boy...it wasn't so much the slap that I was worried about....but the shock value. Thanks!



Reviewer: destin4fl Signed Date: 2011.03.20 - 06:10PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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yahoo you updated! (does the happy dance) excellent story can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thanks!



Reviewer: Dad Signed Date: 2011.03.20 - 02:34PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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I am not very happy about what is happening here but I am sure it will all come out in the wash.

Author's Response: I've always known this story was going to be a long process to get where the general HP audience wants it to be :) So as long as you hang on with me...we'll get there. Thanks for reading!



Reviewer: Harte Signed Date: 2011.03.20 - 01:26PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Thanks for the update.! Already I am looking forward to the next update.

Does Remus see it too? I was curious why he didn't show the picture to Ron. Loved the name of the chapter.

Author's Response: Remus sees something :) You'll find out next chapter.



Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed Date: 2011.03.19 - 11:42PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

ron is right thought at the age jackson is its time ginny let the rains go and tell him what has been happening and maybe think more before doing somethign like that again.//.kutgw

Author's Response: I agree too that it's time he know things aren't as rosy as they've always seemed for him. But I think that Ginny's motherly instincts tend to override her rationality and she really does want to protect him as long as she can. Thanks for reading!



Reviewer: Aragorn Signed Date: 2011.03.19 - 07:42PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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You truly are one of the best writers on this website! Thanks for the update...am happy to know that the next one is not far away.

Author's Response: Thanks! It should only be a few days now!



Reviewer: jojo99 Signed Date: 2011.03.19 - 06:56PM Title: Horseshoes and Handgrenades

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It seems that Remus agrees with Jackson. I can't wait for the moment and I'm willing to bet it will live up to your pen name!!

Author's Response: Or perhaps Remus knows something that Jackson doesn't? We shall see...




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