Nick posted a comment on Thursday 21st September 2006 5:21am

I really liked this chapter. Your last was dissapointing because I thought you could have doen so much more with the firing of Rita because you are such a fantastic writer.

I have enjoyed this story except for the drop in standards for last chapter, but you picked it up beautifully for this one and I applaud you.

Thank you again for the update.

jeffstrauser@yahoo.com posted a comment on Thursday 21st September 2006 4:51am

This story is AWESOME!!!! I love it and I can't wait to see the reactions to Harry's last statement as the chapter ended (A quick, wandless spell was cast to remove the glamour, and the third signet ring on Harry's hand came into view. Holding the hand high so all three rings were clearly visible, Harry proclaimed, "The House of Gryffindor votes for Baron Abbott!") does this mean that Baron Abbott is the new minister? this by the way is the way I think that book 6 should have gone, as much as I like Ginny as a character I don't think she really is the perfect match for Harry just because there so polar opposites that its not possible for them stay together, anyways I digress and ramble on, I have some plot bunnies that I'd love to share but do you want them in the review or do you want them via email? anyways do keep up the outstandingly awesome work and update whenever you feel like it, I humbly wait till the next update comes:):):):)

Crys replied:

No, Abbott isn't the minister.   Harry's voice vote isn't official.   But it probably WILL spark a call for another vote.

Go ahead and put the bunnies in a review.   If nothing else, it gives everyone else who reads the reviews (there really ARE some :) a chance to adopt some bunnies, too.

Glad you're enjoying the story.

Renzo7 posted a comment on Thursday 21st September 2006 1:48am

Great chapter, I liked the way you made the whole procedure for the election and the different interactions. Keep up the awesome work and please update soon.

jimmy posted a comment on Thursday 21st September 2006 1:07am

sweet!!!!! carnt wait for the next chapter it just keeps gettin better and better, Keep up the good work
thank you

kcgx23 posted a comment on Thursday 21st September 2006 12:53am

Great chapter, I can't wait to read everyones reactions.

brad posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 7:41pm

"... peace and prosperity that all *proper* witches and wizards deserve". Yeah, right. Guess we know for sure that Ramforth wasn't the best minister for the good guys. Looking forward to see what repercussions result from Harry's bombshell!

Sterling posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 4:02pm

I am liking this story quite a bit so far. I only wish to make a few points. One, In this chapter I feel Harry's transition to an almost supremely self-assured character was pretty abrupt. I feel that Harry does have it in him to be like you presented but I also think that it would be a slower process. Of course this is just an IMO and should not be taken as any sort of flame. The only other thing I noticed is that a lot of your chapters seem to stop abruptly, making the flow of the story a bit jarring at times. Overall, however, this has been a wonderful story to read and I am enjoying what you have to share with us. Thanks.

Aberbadger posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 10:12am

Surely Harry should have asked if Baron Munschausen (or was that Ramforth) was a Dee or sympathiser, rather than a Deez...

Jimbocous posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 3:19am

Well, the gloves are certainly off now. Nice one!

The Resident posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 3:11am

Dorothy is a pretty smart lady and a fine writer. Her 'Imperious' comment is a good one. As for the rest of the story, 'Very well done'. The voting was interesting and Harry revealing his Griffindor connection not only breaks the tie, but, I'm sure, will bring forth quite a bit of discussion. Keep up the great work.

Sssith posted a comment on Wednesday 20th September 2006 2:51am

Ah...teh evil cliffy. Can't wait to see how Dumbledore reacts to finding out about Harry being the heir of Gryffindor.

Fun chapter. Thanks.

Vera posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 10:23pm

OK, let me just say that I just finished reading the whole thing, having started yesterday early afternoon, gotten a few hours of sleep and woken up bright an early this morning to finish it. I was fiercely sceptical of this story at first for some reason but now there are no words to describe how brilliant I think it is! I really hope you update soon because anticipation is killing me. The political game you're portraying is amazing and, sadly, very accurate. The only suggestion I would have is for you to include a bit more of H/T time (nothing graphic of course) and maybe reconcile Harry with Ron and Hermione. I can understand your reasons for keeping them out of the spotlight in this story but I have the constant feeling that something's missing throughout the whole story. I definitely think that the kind of bond these three have is not that easily severed. Just a suggestion. Please, please give us more soon!

Faith1 posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 8:49pm

"According to the ancient rules of the Wizengamot, we are now sealed from communication with the outside for the duration."
-AHA! Popish!

Oh, and the short speeches?I SO wish it wouold be like that in the real world!

OK, the Ramforth guy is getting on my nerves!

Annoyed Dumbledore, mostly, I think.
-ah, sweet satisfaction

One-hundred and forty-four votes were cast. Baron Abbott received seventy-two. Baron Ramforth received seventy-two.
-crap.crapcrapcrap

Holding the hand high so all three rings were clearly visible, Harry proclaimed, "The House of Gryffindor votes for Baron Abbott!"
-oh, good card!

Crys replied:

That's where I got the idea, yeah.   Also folds into the "their record should speak for itself without much further political wrangling" thing.  

Insulate them all from outside influences, and it seems more honest a vote to me . . .

Elleria posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 6:52pm

Love this! Love the way Harry reveals himself as Gryffindor at the end. More soon please!

John Fitzgerald posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 4:16pm

That was great. Thanks.

MarinePotterfan posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 1:39pm

Great chaper, I wonder what is going to happen now that his secret is out.

Thanks For Writing
MPF

CRose posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 1:34pm

A very good chapter. Harry's actions are going a long way to distance himself from Dumbledore. I'm kind of surprised you got rid of Scrimgeour since he's now established as cannon.

Aberbadger posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 10:58am

Actually, if you think about it, Tonks COULD grow more than an inch or so...
You said in an earlier chapter that Tonks messed around with the cartilage to change her features... If she greatly increased the amount of cartilage between the joints, hardening the bone-ends but keeping the middle soft and pliable she would essentially be adding length to the bone, wouldn't she...

Crys replied:

I think I see what you're saying, but wouldn't that also compromise the control/stability/comfort of the joint?

Either way, I'm trying to build some limitations into the morphing ability.

Good thought, though.   Thanks for the thought.

GaelicDragon posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 10:50am

Well, that's one way to suck all of the air out of the room.

tabraiz rasul posted a comment on Tuesday 19th September 2006 7:22am

another good chapter and a great(hate it hate it hate it) cliffy. keep it up. can't wait for the update.