RockBiter posted a comment on Thursday 11th September 2008 11:01am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Sorry I haven't been reviewing. We have a new dog that's taking up most of my time, and I'm reading in fits and starts whenever I can. This was an excellent chapter. Great description. I love that you made Neville the champion.

Abraxan replied:

New dogs tend to do that!   Glad you enjoyed the chapter!   And yeah, I figured it was time for Neville to be the winner!

Abraxan

RNCybergate posted a comment on Sunday 18th May 2008 4:24am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Nice to see a clumsy student like Nevil win the Tournament.
This should raise everybodies moral.
After all if such a shy, forgetful and clumsy student can become champion then surely the rest can become great too...

I really liked how Euan Abercombie (a first year, isn't he?...either way a young student) became one of the 10 finalists...that definitely shows that everybody has a chance.

I would have loved to have seen an extra 'for fun' battle between the winner and Harry as an extra show...but I guess that would have been asking a bit much...and it may have given old Voldy more information than he should get anyway.

Nice to see you putting old Dung in his place...did he ever manage to return Harry's other belongings?...I wonder how many times his face will be imprinted into the wards the next time Harry checks...

Ah...All things to look forward to. :)

LLC/RNC

Abraxan replied:

Neville stopped being "clumsy" when he got his own wand - before, he'd been using his father's wand.   I'm surprised JKR didn't make more of this when Neville got his own wand - it should have made a big difference, since he seems to be a pretty powerful wizard when things go right.   Glad you liked that he won! And yes, Euan was a younger boy, but once he got past his fear of Harry, he worked very hard to acquire his skills.   Glad you liked that!

Nope, Harry wouldn't battle any of his students - that wouldn't be fair to the students, really, and he wouldn't want to take a chance on hurting them.

It's been so long since I wrote or even read Destiny, I don't remember what I did wtih Dung - you'll just have to keep reading!   Glad you're enjoying it!

Abraxan

Rocky235 posted a comment on Sunday 5th March 2006 10:14am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

‘what would Harry do?

Holy Cow, I've similar items in the store.

Abraxan replied:

Similar to "What would Harry do?" -- you must work in a Christian book store with "WWJD" jewelry, huh? :-> That's actually not where I got the idea, but once I wrote it, I recognized the similarity. :-)

Abraxan

Machiavelli Jr posted a comment on Tuesday 13th December 2005 5:44am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Nice thing about magical engravers, they get your name right. A proper trophy would say 'Neuille Langbolton, 199S'. A very good idea, the Tournament, though Neville winning it was a bit predictable. Mandy Brocklehurst a good idea; Gryffindor 1-2-3 would have been too cliche and easy. Loved Ron's commentating. KUTGW.

MarinePotterfan posted a comment on Monday 12th December 2005 9:52am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Great chapter, keep up the great writing. I'm glad that you waited until after the DA tournament was over to send in the dementors. I cant wait to see what happens next.

MPF

AK posted a comment on Sunday 11th December 2005 2:58pm for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Well I have to repeat myself here, your story is intersting and I quite enjoyed myself by reading it (if I fail my math exam tomorrow it's all your fault!!! j/k ).
In this one my favorite parts were: In the summer the part where Harry finally gets to have some sort of closure with his uncle and aunt. I also liked the way you described all the minor skirmishes through out the story. I noticed that the sequel has way less action and is much more introspective. Oh and you use "OK" waayyyyyyy less than in your first story good job (hehehe).
What annoyed me (as a consciencious reviewer I must add this part too) : the repeated random dementor attacs, you have like 5-6 and some just don't seem to add anything to the story (maybe because they are repelled so easily), Draco keeps escaping!!! PLEASE KILL THAT BLOODY FERRET (okay so I don't like him :-) he is way past the 3 offences he should get anyway heh!
Overall as many have probably said before it is really nice to read and I hope you post a new chapter soon. Oh ya! you mentioned that you would be writing publishable work, I'd really like to see that! (Maybe give a preview to your fans!!!)

Monika2 posted a comment on Friday 9th December 2005 7:10am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Please please please writte more!!
This is incredible, I've been reading the whole series and you are great!
More Now!! :)

Wooster posted a comment on Thursday 8th December 2005 2:52pm for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Harry kicked some serious Mundungus butt! Sweet. And the tournament was simply amazing. I liked the touch of having the Hogsmeade shops donating stuff. Yep, 'Mr. Honeyduke' is definitely in Refiner's...I'm loving the challenge of keeping my mind straight between the two plots! (Not that I'd do it again...ever.) And Neville! Oh my goodness I'm so THRILLED! I absolutely adore Neville. This was totally cool. Now all we need is for his parents to get better...I wish. He deserves a kajillion happy things to happen to him. Yes. A kajillion. It's a scientific number. ;)

Christina C. Keimig posted a comment on Wednesday 7th December 2005 3:51pm for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

I love that Neville won. So fitting.
This fic is so amazing (as is Refiner's)! Thanks!!!!

ridmania posted a comment on Wednesday 7th December 2005 2:14pm for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

awesome!!! loved it!!! how about a mock duel between harry and dumbledore to see how powerful harry is now? wat's happening with malfoy and his goons? harry should kill em. great chapter!!!! keep up the great work!!!

Filodea posted a comment on Wednesday 7th December 2005 11:58am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

Hooray for Neville! I was so thrilled when he was the winner. I felt teary at the end when he's reflecting on the fact that his family was finally proud of him. Hooray!

Meg posted a comment on Wednesday 7th December 2005 11:32am for Chapter 24 - The D.A. Tournament

You had me absolutly grinning from ear to ear in this chapter, dementors or no.

Just........awesome. I felt as proud of Neville in this chapter as I have for one of my kids, so that's saying something! :D

Meg