vertru posted a comment on Thursday 15th February 2007 5:01pm

Hey Crys, this story just keeps getting better and better. Hadn't taken the time to catch up on it in quite a while, so I was several chapters behind times. I have to say you are doing very well with the story and staying as true to canon as possible given the limitations of being AU on some things. Quite well done. Thanks for the credit on the demise of Ripper, although I have to admit being envious of how you got even with Marge. Good one, that. Keep up the good work, you have a real winner going here.

Vern aka Herman Tumbleweed

Crys replied:

Hi, Vern.   Glad you're enjoying it.

That scene of "Rising Phoenix" (found here for those who are unfamiliar with Vern's story) was definitely worth the nod.

Thanks for the review.

Michael5 posted a comment on Wednesday 14th February 2007 5:50am

Congrats, Crys. This is one of the more exciting storyline on fanfic re: Harry Potter. I am greatly enjoying it and several other authors as well.

Keep up the amazing work.

with gratitude,
Michael S Duffy
Los angeles
teckwizard@lycos.com

Robin Mumm posted a comment on Sunday 4th February 2007 10:06pm

I realy loved it please e-mail me when you up date it. You can E-mail me at mrsawol13207@yahoo.com

Crys replied:

That's what the update alerts are set up to do.  

http://crys.fanficauthors.net/add.php

You're already registered, so please mark which authors and which genres you want to get updates for.   Don't forget to put in your password so it'll accept any changes you make.

Merle Corey posted a comment on Sunday 4th February 2007 3:33am

This was a fun chapter to read. It was interesting to see Harry part of the fight, needed, but not necessarily leading the fight. Good for Hermione and Padma! I've seen Harry as Ginny's patronus before, quite some time ago, and thought it was as fitting then as now. Any thoughts on Hermione's otter patronus?

Crys replied:

My beta and I spoke about that, actually.   The eventual answer was: A Patronus is a representation of safety / security.   It's a protector.   That's clear on Harry's stag (Prongs) and AD's phoenix.   Cho's swan is a little tougher, but swans are very protective of their nests.   Ron's is a Jack Russell terrier (very smart, small dog) per an interview with JKR.   Tonks, we later learn, became a wolf after she fell for Remus.   In canon, I don't think we know any others except these and Hermione's otter.

Why an otter?   Well, per another JKR interview, she likes otters.   And Hermione is her alter-ego.   So, that one is author's prerogative.   The rest are arguably subconscious protectors of the casters.   That's the logic I used on Ginny's.

Wizard posted a comment on Wednesday 31st January 2007 11:33pm

They follow up when he's flying quidditch. He's over a couple hundred yards in the air (third year) when flying against Diggory.

Wonderbee31 posted a comment on Wednesday 31st January 2007 4:56am

Hmm, nice to see that the battle turned out all right, and that Perter got what he deserved overall. Can't wait to see the follow up, and to see what happens next with Voldie, and what this might cause to happen with Harry and his relationships.

Robin Westerly posted a comment on Wednesday 31st January 2007 3:13am

YAY!
THank you

jono74656 posted a comment on Wednesday 31st January 2007 12:56am

Harry as Ginny's Patronus?
ROFLMFAO!!!

I think I bust something reading that bit.

David posted a comment on Tuesday 30th January 2007 4:50pm

Dude. Remus?? Wow man. Bold, very bold.

wxnut posted a comment on Monday 29th January 2007 2:30pm

Heh, Ignatius Howe? Is he a partner of that famous law practice Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe? ;)

Crys replied:

The word you were looking for was "infamous", not "famous".  

And yes, as it happens, that is the name of his lawfirm.   Howe shows up later in Umbridge's trial, too.   Also, Barrister Dewey is in chapter 19.

Good guess on the name of the law firm  :)

satishramsatya posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 10:46pm

The books say that dementors glide not fly. Glide is something that cocks and hens do that is float in the air for a little distance.

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 4:28pm

Good battle. Interesting to see the DA's organization. Thanks for sharing this with us.

fishstix posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 2:13pm

you should have some harry/tonks/ginny stuff goin on

Gardengirl posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 1:30pm

I like having DD report to Harry :D

And it was a VERY nice touch to let Crookshanks get Pettigrew for real this time.

More soon?

When Mrs. Figg is at Harry's trial, there is discussion of Dementors floating, but I don't know about flying. Sorry... what does Lexicon say?

Crys replied:

The problem is that the Lexicon doesn't say one way or the other on whether dementors can fly.   Annoying as that non-answer is . . .   *shrug*

Torrey posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 11:24am

I should think that Harry's Quidditch match in third year would be sufficient evidence that they can fly. I don't recall if the books make mention of how high Harry was flying, but the third movie clearly shows that it was quite high indeed.
I also recall at least one passage with reference to the dementors floating OVER the forbiden forest. would that not be proof as well?

Other than that, I can think of no others, but I am enjoying the story still, and look forward to the next chapter!

Crys replied:

I thought the same thing, but the passage in question clearly states that the dementors are standing and looking up at Harry.

I don't recall a passage where the dementors are floating over the Forest.   When was this?

Either way, thanks for the review.

rob5 posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 10:18am

another really good chapter
evidence that dementors can fly in canon (book) hypothetically the only way they could get near enough to take harry from his broom in year three while snitch chasing is if they were off the ground so circumstancshall (sorry bout spelling bit drunk atm) evidence suggestys they fly. but as i say really good love the story want more

Claire_D posted a comment on Sunday 28th January 2007 1:52am

We don't have upperclassmen in UK school, but good chapter.

Crys replied:

Huh.   Okay, what do you call the older students in a multi-year school?   Or isn't there a separate term?

KingDark posted a comment on Saturday 27th January 2007 9:43pm

Good chapter,
I reread the whole story again to refresh my mind on what happened already.
Are you going to repair the damage done between Albus and Harry?

Kenny

Patches posted a comment on Saturday 27th January 2007 8:02pm

This ia a very good chapter. I like the way the D.A. is moving forward with Hermione and the others that are at school. They are doing great even though Harry isn't there with them all the time. Of course Snape had to take credit for the students expertise. Of course we know he had nothing to do with their success.
I'm glad to see that Dumbledore is try to make friends with Harry by giving him a report and respecting his wishes about his part in the battle. Were the 2 under the stands really kissed because they weren't seen by anyone? That is really sad if it is true. All in all a very good chapter. Thanks for writing. I look forward to the next chapter. Thank you for writing. pms

haphazard1 posted a comment on Saturday 27th January 2007 12:33pm

An excellent chapter, with plenty of action. I liked the bits with Minister Abbott and Dumbledore, but my favorite parts have to be Crookshanks capturing Wormtail and Ginny's patronus. Loved those two points.