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Reviewer: Aragorn Signed
Date: 2016.11.13 - 11:17PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Am being reminded of what a rich bit of storytelling this chapter is.
Thank you for how good your offering continues to be!
Reviewer: Prongs I Signed
Date: 2016.11.04 - 10:20AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
I'm with Ginny when she says that it wasn’t love what Harry did to protect her.
Just like in the books, for Harry was only important that he has a good feeling with the way things are going, that he was at his best from his point of view. Things have to be as he wants, so that he feels good. He never cared that his decisions hurt the people he claims to love. He is quite self-centred.
If one really loves someone, one also listens and tries to understand the others feeling and wishes. Harry never made this effort.
Reviewer: archangel_1157 Signed
Date: 2016.10.07 - 01:07AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Let's not forget Harry's history... JK Rowling did not made it too graphic but Harry was abused as a child. He was withheld basic human needs like food, water, clothing, use of a washroom,etc. And like most abused child, once they grew up, he is demonstrating classic characteristics like not believing that he is worthy enough to be love. He would rather suffer than let anyone, specially those that he love to suffer, Let us also remember that he is facing Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard in history.. His chances of winning against Voldemort? Zero. His chances of surviving the splitting of the soul? again zero.. Considering what he is up against and then his history of being abused, I cannot fault him for doing what he did. He is not some sleaze bag who slept with a woman then left. He spent time with the woman he loved the most believing that it will be his final day.
Reviewer: DoubleDeuce Signed
Date: 2016.07.17 - 11:58AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Amanda,
I really tried to send this by PM but that feature is not working.
I can most defiantly assure you that you have been writing Fanfiction far longer then I have been a reader. I really did not discover Fan fiction until sometime around your posting chapter 14.That would have been in 2012. In fact the first PM I wrote to any writer was to you and that was right after I read those first 14 chapters. I actually have a copy of that PM in documents and I cant figure out how and why. I have been through several computers since then. I wish I could send you a copy as you never responded to it and most of my points were very valid. Sadly this PM feature does not work most of the time.
I find chapter 14 and chapter 19 somewhat in conflict. In Chapter 14 does not Harry see Ginny for the first time??? He remarked on her appearance. "Stunning" was the word he used. Granted it was up close and personal not like in the outdoor café where he saw here across the room but even them he knew it was Ginny and not much about her would have escaped his notice don't you think.!??!
IT WOULD BEHHOVE ALL YOUR READERS TO READ--CAREFULLY REREAD FROM CHAPTER SEVEN (7) ON.
HOW HE EXPLAINED HIS DECISSIONS, HIS ACTIONS TO HERMIONE AND RON. THE ENTIRE COLAPSE OF THE SPELLS AND WHAT IT NOW MEANS. WHY IT WAS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH GINNY OR ANY ONE ELSE OUT SIDE OF REMUS, SNAPE,OR MINERVA . SOME OF THE SPELLS WERE TIME RELEASE. REMUS WAS NOT FULLY AFFECTED TILL AFTER HE FOUND HARRY IN THE HOSPITAL IN AMERICA. IT IS NOT A SIMPLE PLOT. A FULL UNDERSTANDING BY THE READER IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIALL
Reviewer: hpforever85 Signed
Date: 2016.07.11 - 11:01PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
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Reviewer: Hello19171 Signed
Date: 2016.07.02 - 02:07PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
I really really really hope you continue this. Do you know those stories that somehow just stick with you even after you've long finished them? This is that story for me. I happen to love Harry's characterization. Does he make some dumb choices? Sure. But that makes him human, and I can definitely understand where he's coming from. Ginny isn't perfect either and that's okay as well. I love realistic characters and I absolutely love your story. I adore Jackson and the few Harry/Jackson moments we've had so far have just been so wonderful. I seriously love them. Ginny might take time to get around and that's okay. Again, it's completely understandable. But I'm so glad that Jackson has been able to open his heart up to Harry. I really hope you update soon I'm so excited to see what happens next! Especially that possible show of magic by Harry?? Ahhh please update soon!!! Thank you for all your hard work :)
Reviewer: Enchanted Signed
Date: 2016.06.29 - 04:36AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
That was quite the lambasting. I'm impudent even...ouch.
As I mentioned in my review, I had quite the visceral reaction to this chapter, a testament to the incredible writing and emotional torment expressed by both characters in this chapter.
From Ginny's perspective, a man professes to love me, makes love to me, knows he is going to leave me, makes decisions that have far reaching consequences for me, in essence taking away any say or choice I have in the matter from me. What is love if not trust, if not to share in the good and the bad.
Ginny thinks all these years that only 'death' could have taken Harry from her, only to find out that Harry chose to this path. The desperate and fearful decision of a young man that didn't want to be a burden to those he loved.
Like Ginny I regret and retract my epithet. Perhaps coward was a bit harsh, but perhaps his fear drove his decision just as much as his love.
“You meant everything to me--and that’s why it had to be clean,” Harry continued on. “You needed the chance to move on--to be happy. You needed--”
“I thought I needed you,” Ginny cut him off. “But obviously you knew best what it was I wanted and needed at the time.”
I think this more than anything says a lot about how they both view his decisions. Harry feels the break has to be clean, Ginny is feeling betrayed by his choices, he didn't love her enough or trust her to share in his burden.
He keeps repeating the words 'you needed' as if he is the proprietor of her life and emotions without actually asking her what 'she needed'.
Whether he remembered or not Harry lived the consequence of his choice, though painful and emotionally devastating, they were his own.
Yes they both chose to have unprotected consensual sex, but only he knew he was leaving her the next day, perhaps to his death.
I've lived my life paying the consequences of others choices and that may color my perspective of this chapter. But I'm fairly certain that there are very few who would want others to make such far sweeping decisions that affect their lives so powerfully and not be affected by it.
Author's Response: And I think your reaction to this chapter and story--and everyone's for that matter--is a wonderful thing and I very much appreciate every word that you leave!
Like I said in my response to your earlier review--all the things you bring up and all the commentary you left on your initial reaction are all very real things I continue to struggle to balance as I write. And many I haven't even answered for myself.
The line above "Ginny thinks all these years that only 'death' could have taken Harry from her, only to find out that he chose this path"--that probably most perfectly sums up where I feel a lot of her anger (incredibly justified in my eyes) is dredged up and stems from. That brings up a lot of doubt in a person--and doubt is a very real recipe for the anger she feels.
And--on the converse--I don't believe Harry's decisions were from a place of distrust or anything close to malicious--but instead (as you stated above)--from a place of both love and fear.
Thank you again for your continued thoughtful responses to this story. Always so very appreciated!
Thank you!
Author's Response: And I think your reaction to this chapter and story--and everyone's for that matter--is a wonderful thing and I very much appreciate every word that you leave!
Like I said in my response to your earlier review--all the things you bring up and all the commentary you left on your initial reaction are all very real things I continue to struggle to balance as I write. And many I haven't even answered for myself.
The line above "Ginny thinks all these years that only 'death' could have taken Harry from her, only to find out that he chose this path"--that probably most perfectly sums up where I feel a lot of her anger (incredibly justified in my eyes) is dredged up and stems from. That brings up a lot of doubt in a person--and doubt is a very real recipe for the anger she feels.
And--on the converse--I don't believe Harry's decisions were from a place of distrust or anything close to malicious--but instead (as you stated above)--from a place of both love and fear.
Thank you again for your continued thoughtful responses to this story. Always so very appreciated!
Thank you!
Reviewer: DoubleDeuce Signed
Date: 2016.06.28 - 11:18PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
`I am in my eighties . Retired after 40 successful years in international marketing then an educator for 7 years at the post grad level. Most importantly for this dissertation--I write as a combat veteran. I served two tours in Viet Nam flying an HU-1 gun ship.-several hundred combat missions.
I completely agree with Enchanted . Ginny's anger was not out of line or misplaced. She does not need anger management or time on a shrinks couch for her completely unsettled state of mind. She is confused, feels betrayed, lied to, deceived. Judgments and decision she made she now questions. She is laced with anxiety and bitterness. Anger is her release valve. Harry is lucky he only suffered a back injury (May haunt him later) and not receive six different kinds of hexes. Ginny was already questioning her summations as the chapter ended..
However ENCHANTED---Other then agreeing with your opinion on Ginny's anger you have let your compassion for Ginny lead to seriously flawed conclusions. Ginny was home, safe, surrounded by friends and family. She married, had children. Harry lay in a hospital, broken, bruised and he did not even know who he was. He then spent 17 years not knowing who he was , what he was , where he belonged. He made horrible mistakes but he had no foundation and no moral compass to guide him. You compassion for Harry should be equal in measure to your compassion for Ginny.
NO RIGHT, NO WRONG, NO SIDES TO TAKE.
Now Enchanted, you have the impudence to call Harry a coward. How dare you?!? He was fully prepared to give "That Last Full Measure of Devotion". He was prepared to give his life. for Ginny, the wizarding world and the Weasley too, by the way. He expected to die. A portkey misfired and he ended up in17 years of hell instead. Ya he is a coward alight. "Greater Love Hath No Man Then He Who Would Give Up His Life For His Friend."
Green eyes How does Harry owe the Weasley an apology??? Does he have to apologies for giving them their favorite grandson.?? Beg them for forgiveness/---- That is absurd. He saved them from the hell of Voldemort and no where in this story is there even a hint of the Weasley being anything but grateful for what he sacrificed. Read this story from Word One again- You are completely off base.
I did not know that pure love, heroism and sacrifice required ""redemption"" So much for the precepts of Christianity.
Green eyes, what would you have us use for a moral compass now pray tell?? Maybe Harry should be flogged.
What about Ginny?? "Had a child out of wedlock. Married and divorced. Anger out of control. Spews profanity." Is redemption even possible for this harlot??She should be pilloried at least.
He did not rape Ginny ??It was consensual, mutual. Maybe a very poor choice on both their parts- but it was consensual. Ginny owns equal blame. If all party's involved could change that fateful night Harry very well might still be gone--and their would be no Jackson. Just what do you think Ginny's choice would be? Is Jackson not Arthur's favorite grandchild??
"Ginny had no choice" TO DO WHAT?? THIS WAS WAR. When faced with a very time critical situation it is not just expedient but absolutely essential to act as quickly as possible. It was imperative that Harry share his decision with as few people as possible. HARRY WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD DEFEAT VOLDEMORT. This was no game. He wasn't deciding weather to fish or cut bait. . No need to call in the Hogwarts Debating team. There was nothing to debate. "THE DYE WAS CAST" It was Harry and Harry's alone decision to make. Can you even imagine making that decision?? Talking it over with Ginny -- and Ron and Hermione would have just compounded the grief immeasurably and the end game would not have changed. Harry would have had to commit the same incredibly heroic action.
In combat war fighters regularly make decisions to perform acts of heroism to save a fellow warrior in eminent danger.
Do you think they should call friends and family first and debate the situation?
Often in planning a mission time is so critical and as few people as possible are kept in the loop for many reasons.Often the probability of the person or persons performing the mission know that there death is highly probable. You would never discuss this with family. . There knowing would only compound their agony as they waited for word.
There was no choice for Ginny to make. She would not have known she was pregnant so that card doesn't play either.
Just what choice was she denied?? I now she feels so wronged. left out. There was no way that Ginny or any of Harrys friends and family could be included.
The three that were included were left with a horrible consequence. It must have been heart wrenching. for them.
RXII
Author's Response: The fact that this chapter--story really--has triggered some very visceral and hardcore feelings in readers is a wonderful and touching thing for a writer. Especially one that is sometimes unsure of where they plan on going in the next chapter might be received.
That being said--I appreciate everyone's reactions, thoughts/feelings and commentary they leave in reviews. Words being left rarely (if ever) ever upset, sway or make me alter what I plan on carving out next. Some people agree with what I've written, pose great questions as to the motives of characters, and some people disagree with things too--all of that is great, in my opinion and I welcome all (well...maybe not the rare 1 star reviews where the only feedback I get is that it's "not the type of story they like.")
I didn't take any of the previous reviews in any way as an attack on what's been written. A lot of the things they bring up and question are things that I--myself--have and continue to grapple with as I continue to write. I also enjoy lively debate and the unique perspective you bring to this as well.
As someone who has been a reader/reviewer of FF much longer than I've been a writer--I'm not always down with calling out other readers on their thoughts/reactions to the story (I may be wrong about that, but that's just how I've always viewed these types of things). Everyone's reaction is different and wonderful to get as a writer and appreciate all of you more than I think you all will ever know!
Cheers!
Reviewer: Aragorn Signed
Date: 2016.06.28 - 10:55PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Wow. I do believe you may have outdone your usual brilliance here.
...and have no doubt that purging that much rage will be healthier for everyone.
Much thanks...
Author's Response: Purging that rage after all these years of getting to this point was healthy for me too ;)
Thank you, old friend, for sticking around and continuing to enjoy this tale.
Much thanks!
Reviewer: Green Eyes Signed
Date: 2016.06.28 - 01:57PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
I haven't commented on this site in years. I check in every once in a while, but not nearly as often as I used to. I am ending my commenting hiatus to let you know what a fantastic chapter this was. I was captivated by this story way back when, but I wanted somebody -- anybody -- to give voice to just how horrendously Ginny had been wronged in all of this. Ginny does that in this chapter in such a powerful and effective way. Well done. I was also mad at Harry for not immediately coming to the Weasleys to beg forgiveness once he had his memories back. Your explanation of that in this chapter is very well done (I didn't see it coming :-) ) and it makes it possible for Harry to start on the road to redemption (although I am sure it might be a long and bumpy road). Again, very well done.
Author's Response: Wow. That feels amazing to know that you're taking the time to review this story!
I've wanted for so long to be able to get to this point where I can give Ginny her center-stage spot to voice her anger and hurt to the one person it actually matters who hears it. However noble and borne out of love Harry's actions were--the fact that her life was irrevocably changed by those actions without her knowledge--makes me think that all that anger was justified even if some of the things she threw at him weren't exactly the best.
Thank you!
Reviewer: freshwater Signed
Date: 2016.06.28 - 06:49AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
**applause!!!** So very well done! Not too simple or too easy or too fast.....this is a situation rife with complexity and multiple viewpoints and this discussion ---that we've been awaiting for SO long-- is masterfully written!
Just one correction:
"...pretty much eluded to your illustrious past ..."
To elude is to avoid or escape.....to allude is to refer to casually or indirectly.
Author's Response: Thank you! IT's definitely not been simple or fast (probably the fast part being a lot of my fault!).
Thank you!
(And you're totally right about eluded vs. allude :) Thanks!)
Reviewer: Enchanted Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 11:00PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
I quite disagree that Ginny's anger was out of line or misplaced. It was justified and rightly defended. He made choices that affected her life without asking her [once again]. Comes to her and naively, selfishly and irresponsibly leaves her with child. And I took her comment to Harry fathering his daughter with a crack addict to be a indictment of his behavior and choices and not a condemnation of Sophie. He *was* a coward. If he loved and respected her as deeply as he professed - justified or not he had no right to take her choices from her. Everyone else's opinion in her family about her feelings towards Harry [Hermione in particular] can go hang, it's only hers and her son's that matters. It was a very emotionally charged scene and Harry's confession at the end didn't really justify his choices to me, explain them, but not exonerate them. It's a testament to your writing that it elicited such a visceral response in your readers, myself included. While Harry has had months to deal with the results of his choices Ginny has had years of pain and loss, no where near the same thing. While my heart goes out to Harry, my sympathy and compassion is reserved for Ginny. Awesome chapter I look forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your response! It's always much appreciated. I'll be first to admit, that all these points you brought up above are things I've wrestled with (and probably will continue to) over the course of the planning and writing of this story. There's no clear-cut/cut-and-dry as to who is completely justified in their feelings/actions and I think the fact that readers can come at it from so many sides is a great and wonderful thing.
Thank you! :)
Reviewer: ellen Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 04:12PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Perfect chapter, with lots to think about.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Reviewer: skiutahnum1 Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 12:29PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Well 9i think ginny had the right to blow up to the point she crossed the line but conversations are a two way street and sometimes you need to allow the other person in to figure out what all is going on.....kutgw
Author's Response: You're very right! She's going to have to let him get a few more words in edgewise so that they can start to work things out. Thank you!
Reviewer: DoubleDeuce Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 10:54AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Amanda,
I will try not to point out the obvious. As I read other reviews I see where that has been done to death already. The confrontation both aurally and physically was to be expected. I envisioned Ginny in her riotous anger causing Harry some physical discomfort that just might put him in a trauma ward. His back is has suffered past trauma. His back was broken in two places when the portkey miss fired. It just might take a magical hospital to set it to right. Through Ginny's distress and sorrow at her actions her healing might begin, This might also lead to her bonding with Sophia. Still could happen.-?!
Well you take a similar tact?? I doubt it. Far to simplistic for your imagination.
I really had no idea just how this confrontation might transpire but even expecting the unexpected you again surprised and delighted me. How could anyone possibly imagine the approach you took ?? It was uniquely imaginative, creative and just superbly constructed and told.
Well done Amanda, well done indeed..
RXII
Author's Response: Thank you once again for all of your kind words!
The scene with Harry grabbing her--as innocent and non-aggressive as it was--and Ginny subsequently pushing him was not something I'd originally intended on included. But it somehow just felt right and I think it's something that can be used going forward.
Thanks for sticking with me :)
Author's Response: Thank you once again for all of your kind words!
The scene with Harry grabbing her--as innocent and non-aggressive as it was--and Ginny subsequently pushing him was not something I'd originally intended on included. But it somehow just felt right and I think it's something that can be used going forward.
Thanks for sticking with me :)
Reviewer: HPmum2014 Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 05:55AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
So happy tom see another update so soon, and what a chapter! So many emotions, so many hurts! Ginny was out of line with her comments about his daughter, and Harry reacted accordingly. Ginny has the Weasley temper, but she is quicker to calm down than Ron, so now they've all got the hurt out the way, I hope they will talk again more rationally. Hopefully she will realise Harry DID say he still loved her. Please update again soon!
Author's Response: The feelz! And you're right--he DID say he loved her and I believe he feels it still very deeply.
Thank you!
Reviewer: Arnel Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 01:50AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Great chapter, although its truths are hard to digest all at once. I think Ginny did have the right to be angry, but she also needed to be in control of her anger enough to hear what Harry was trying to tell her. That it took a magically thrown item and her physically hurting Harry when she pushed him, isn't healthy. Besides, once words have been said, they can't be taken back and Ginny said many ugly things.
As for Harry, I'm glad he actually did go to London after he started remembering. At least he had evidence that he did try to make contact, but decided against it because his interpretation of what he saw led him to believe that Ginny now had a very happy life, having moved on from her relationship with him.
Finally, I was happy to see that Jackson was able to have some one-on-one time with Harry to get to know him a little. I think that's a positive step in the right direction.
All in all, well done.
Author's Response: Thank you for your review! You're right--the way she handled herself wasn't exactly healthy and they'll have to work through that and try to come to some ground where they both can be heard.
And Harry's reveal was something that had been planned for quite some time--I'm glad that people are enjoying the fact that he didn't stay away for entirely selfish reasons.
Thanks again!
Reviewer: isabel380 Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 12:17AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Ginny was bang out of line with her comments about Sophie! Hopefully Harry will take it for what it was: Ginny lashing out in hurt and anger. Harry did accidental magic with the camera(s), didn't he? More!!! Hurry!!! Please?!!
Reviewer: isabel380 Signed
Date: 2016.06.27 - 12:16AM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Ginny was bang out of line with her comments about Sophie! Hopefully Harry will take it for what it was: Ginny lashing out in hurt and anger. Harry did accidental magic with the camera(s), didn't he? More!!! Hurry!!! Please?!!
Author's Response: Very out of line--and she very quickly realized it and felt horrible. And as for your question about the camera and who might have thrown it--you'll just have to wait ;) Thank you!
Reviewer: sockless Signed
Date: 2016.06.26 - 11:48PM
Title: Objectivist On Fire
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! What is this magic?! Things are happening! I am using too many exclamation points! I HAVE ALL THE FEELING!!! Loved this chapter, love two updates in one month, love this story, love you.
Author's Response: All the feelz :) Thank you!
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