By Crys
Reviews
Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 12:17pm
Ah, a chapter well worth the wait. The fight at the Leaky Cauldron was nicely done and, while I hated to see it, Draco's death was well-scripted. The scenes at Hogwart's definitely worked well, adhering to what had already been established while developing things further. I do hope Ron learns something from what he almost caused; points to Ginny for recognizing the potential for trouble and quickly defusing it.
jdcox61 posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 12:03pm
haha, this chapter's great. I think that this story is awesome, i was kinda miffed that you gave ole draco the shaft. o well, it's not my story. good work!
texasranger_10 posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 10:28am
i am sorry for not reviewing before. but i have followed this story for quite awhile and i logve the way it is written. keep up the good work.
Faith1 posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 9:42am
AWESOME! I love that he still trusts "Min"
also, I like that Gin was sensible enough to apologize.
-Faith
Shadow High Angel posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 8:04am
Great chapter, loved the fight, not to mention how he handled things at Hogwarts.
Davideg posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 6:58am
fantastic chapter cant wait to read the next one so please update agin a.s.a.p.
Patches posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 6:23am
A very good chapter. I am sorry that Draco had to die. Especially after he had "seen the light". It does show Lucius in his true light though. From the description of Lucius he has obviously lost his mind to madness. Hopefully Harry has finally gotten through to Dumbledore about his name and how he is viewed by Harry. I'm glad the Hat was able to clarify Harry's intentions on the points system. It is really good that Snape was stunned and doesn't have any memory of the rest of the discusstion. Thanks for writing. pms
MarinePotterfan posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 5:40am
Great chapter, its to bad that Harry and Draco did not get a chance to really know each other. But I know there will be a plot point to his death. Lucius is going to pay for killing Draco. Will it be Harry or Narcissa to take care of Lucius. Update soon.
MPF
Jadzia7667 posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 4:57am
Brilliant. I look forward to more.
Christopher Estep posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 3:16am
Crap, crap, crap. Draco makes a real estate deal, and, unfortunately, pays cash. Still, I can understand *why* Lucius killed him. (Horribly, the reason actually makes sense; remember, Draco *did* empty the Malfoy vaults on his way out of the family.) I wonder how Pansy (who apparently really *did* love Draco) will take this news. Has Lucius made a triply-tragic mistake in pissing off Harry (and by extension the rest of the Blacks), Pansy, and even, to an extent, Hermione? Also, some things need explaining, such as why Hermione Granger was at the Ravenclaw table. (Yes; I have called Hermione the *Misplaced Ravenclaw* more than once. Howver, she practically *never* sits with the Ravenclaws at Hogwarts, even when Harry hasn't been around.) Ginny's actions, however, need no explanation at all, for she is Absolutely Dead On; Ron was acting like a Typical Gryffindor (and thus put his foot in his mouth again). Molly would have spanked him at least as badly for it.
Crys replied:
Another reviewer pointed out that Pansy should have been recently broken out of Azkaban instead of sitting at Hogwarts, so I modified the text.
Whether Pansy (wherever she is) really did love Draco is another question entirely.
Hermione's sitting at the Ravenclaw table will be explained in chapter 37.
HermioneGreen posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 2:46am
A wonderful chapter!!! I wonder what Alistair found in Harry's mind . . . I look forward to more.
'Mione
Steve Stephan posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 1:57am
I really am enjoying this story very much. My only complaint is that you do not update it as quickly that I would like. Please continue.
Philip Jacobs posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 12:41am
Another excellent chapter! In a way, I was sorry to see Draco get cashiered in this chapter, so soon after he struck his own blow for individuality. On the other hand, the reality of the situation is that he didn't apply enough security to himself after taking such a drastic step to distance himself from the Dark order, and paid the price for that mistake. I'm sure that you'll get reviews criticizing your decision on the matter, but I personally think you followed a very likely path of action the way you laid it out.
Harry and his team did as good a job as could be expected in the situation, though I am a little surprised that Shack or possibly Tonks didn't attempt anti-Portkey and apparation wards on the inbound move. (Though, if those wards take time, it would make sense, since this was a case where seconds counted.) And even if all the captured individuals were grunts, it at least reduces Voldie's foot soldier count by that many bodies for the moment.
Moving on, I loved the scene with Harry at Hogwarts. Everything you laid out just clicks together like a well-oiled machine. It will be interesting to see if Harry's little declaration in the Great Hall has any useful results with respect to any of the other children of Deez families. And the entire scene in Dumbledore's office was classic confrontation gold. I hope that your Muse is still feeling frisky, I'd love to see another chapter in short order, but as always, make sure it's quality work, and take what time is needed.
Crys replied:
Surprisingly, I haven't received much flak over killing Draco. I'm glad you agreed with the result, though.
Sorry, but wards take too long to cast in cases like this.
Thanks for the great review.
KLGreen posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 12:21am
I liked this story but did you have to kill Draco I guess it is a point in this story is Harry going to have more than ONE LOVE INTERSET in this story.
Aaran St Vines posted a comment on Thursday 6th July 2006 11:58pm
It is a rare thing when I am a bit saddened by the death of Draco - of course this is Draco Black, and my sadness is primarily for the head of the Black family, and the uniquely likable Narcissa Black you've created.
This is such a delightful and different fic. You'rr creating whole new chunks of the Potterverse, and doing a fine job of it.
Great work!
AcceleratedGlass posted a comment on Thursday 6th July 2006 10:26pm
good chapter update soon
Ken Warner posted a comment on Thursday 6th July 2006 10:20pm
another wonderful,action filled chapter - loved the conversation in the HM's office - any possiblity that they can 'forget' to revive snivelly?
Thanks for sharing
Chris1 posted a comment on Thursday 6th July 2006 9:08pm
Woohoo!!
Great chappie :)
Chris
jinx66 posted a comment on Thursday 6th July 2006 8:27pm
you know I think I like your handling of Snape over that of Draco664 in Journeyman Potter. It leaves the "person" (hey its rated teen!) for more bashing!
atlantis-rob posted a comment on Friday 7th July 2006 9:48pm