Crys posted a comment on Saturday 8th April 2006 7:59am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Huh. When Gred and Forge visited, you should've had them go through the "doorway" as if it were still there. You know, miming opening and closing the door.

Despite the engagement, kind of a depressing chapter. Which means you wrote it well.

Abraxan replied:

Your last line is funny - and much appreciated!   And yeah, I should've done that - didn't think of it.   Ah well.

Abraxan

Victor1 posted a comment on Saturday 11th March 2006 12:12pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

wow i gotta say

this was an amazing chapter!

it was very emotional, and it really touched me with the scene between harry and dumbledore

it was EXCELLENT

thanks for writing so well

Abraxan replied:

Thanks a lot! I'm so glad the scene between Harry and Dumbledore touched you!

Abraxan

Wooster posted a comment on Friday 3rd February 2006 7:54pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Very clever in the beginning with the Quidditch delusion. I salute you! And Snape's ALIVE??? *cheers raucously* I seriously adore Snape. I wouldn't put it past him to have feigned death for the express purpose of screwing with the morgue-people's minds. And I know it's terrible, but Harry and Ron yelling across the hall about the engagement and each groaning/coughing in pain had a certain black humor to it that had me giggling madly. I also know I'm going to be spending a pleasant night with madcap dreams of "Weasley Brother Initiation"...hey, could I get permission to do a spin-off silly little ficlet at some point of that? And the thing about Dumbledore! Whoa! I'll admit it..when Harry talked about having 'family'...I cried. And Ron with a cane made me think about my favorite TV character...

Ok, I'm sorry. That review was ridiculous. It's your fault you know. QUIT BEING SO GOOD.

Oh god, did I really say...?! Forget I said that! Obliviate! OBLIVIATE!!! ACK!!!

Abraxan replied:

Ron with a cane reminded you of your fav TV character? Who's that?? I can't think of any TV characters with canes at the moment. . .

I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter, especially the "black humor" of Harry and Ron yelling to each other and then coughing -- nobody else has commented on that, LOL! Trust you to notice it! heeheehee. I'm so BAAAAAAAD to those boys! heehee.

Yes, you can write a spin-off ficlet, and we can publish it here and on my Yahoo group -- I have a file for such ficlets on the Yahoo group, and I'm sure Asad wouldn't mind making a similar one here. Just e it to me and then we'll go from there! I'd enjoy seeing what you come up with!

And FYI -- MY idea of the "Weasley brother initiation" only involves "dutch rubs" (scrubbing Harry's scalp roughly with the knuckles while holding his neck tightly in the crook of your arm) -- remember, Ron gave him one when Harry asked about giving Ginny the promise ring in Refiner's. No other forms of torture are included in the initiation, mostly because the boys know Ginny would hex them into oblivion if they did any more harm than that to Harry, LOL! And they honestly LIKE Harry, too! heehee

I look forward to seeing what you come up with, m'dear! And thanks for the fun review!

Abraxan

Trey1 posted a comment on Friday 3rd February 2006 2:18am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Another great chapter, I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! You really are an amazing write, I must say! Keep up the good work!~Trey

Abraxan replied:

Oh, I have some VERY interesting things in store for you guys!! Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

Imp posted a comment on Thursday 2nd February 2006 11:47am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Good chapter. I like the thought of Harry asking Ginny to marry him, but I most certainly would have waited until I could get on one knee to do it, or forced my self into that position some how no matter how injured. I didn't mention Snape in my last review because I realized just barely before I typed it, who had cast the curse. I would be lying if I said I saw that Snape was still alive, but I found it hard to believe that Snape would get killed by Malfoy's wand. Malfoy never did a single one of those big spells right. I thought that the way Malfoy died was briliant. He deserved it. One thing that puzzles me though is that you said Dumbledore never took James on as his apprentice. But he had to have had some type of relationship with him in order to reveal the secret of the heirs of Grifindor. Just a thought. Love your writing. I will be very sad when this story is finished because it will be the end of your HP fanfic. I will eagerly await your publication and will stand in line if I have to to get a copy of your first novel.

Abraxan replied:

The Heir is not normally the previous Heir's apprentice. Harry was a special case becuase of the Refiner's Fire -- the Refiner's Fire powers, and the need for Harry to gain control of them as quickly as possible so he could use them in facing Voldemort (whenever that happened) are why DD made Harry his apprentice.

Yup, Malfoy never was good at the big spells! Glad you like how he died.

Getting down on one knee isn't *required* for a proposal, y'know. Ginny would've been satisfied with the one he did on the battlefield, but Harry, bless him, wanted to do things "right." He feels he's already waited nearly too long to ask her, and he's in no condition to be kneeling yet. Ginny certainly didn't mind him not getting on one knee! :-D She just wanted to get engaged, and then to get married ASAP! LOL!

The epilog of Destiny is a seedbed of short story ideas for me to play with when I need a break from my novel or other things I'm working on. I can whip out a HP short story (like the Christmas one) fairly quickly now, once I work out a few basics for it. So I won't say I'll "never" write HP stories again, but certainly no more novels, except ORIGINAL ones for publication! And I'll certainly keep you guys posted on my novel, so you can order one (or more!) when (not *if*!) it gets published! Thanks for your interest, and for your nice review!

Abraxan

PhiloWorm posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 7:32pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Awww so sweet... poor bedridden Harry though. And I must say the fact that Malfloy is or was unable to do the AK made me laugh like hell.

Abraxan replied:

Glad you liked the chapter! And yes, poor Malfoy is -- erm "was" -- a bit incompetent when it comes to the big spells! Remember, he messed up that hex he did on Hermione on the Astronomy Tower in Refiner's, too. Lucky for our heroes (and Snape!) that he's such a klutz at big spells!

Abraxan

ridmania posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 5:06pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

loved it!!!! keep up the great work you bloody legend!!!!!

Abraxan replied:

I'm a "bloody legend" now???? OOoooo, that sounds interesting! LOL! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Abraxan

Manatheron posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 10:45am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Excellent chapter, Its nice to see that they all still have human emotions. they've been though a lot

Abraxan replied:

Thanks! Yes, and they're all quite relieved to have the great shadow over their lives gone. It will take them a while to adjust to their new reality, but I expect they're looking forward to it!

Abraxan

Aaran St Vines posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 8:33am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Ch.31 - - The after math of a realistic battle is always so heartrending. Too many die, too many badly hurt, too many scar mentally much more than physically.

Very realistically written.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks very much for a very thoughtful review!

Abraxan

Hannah2 posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 8:31am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Engaded!! I'm so happy! You are amazing, I swear.

This chapter is wonderful. Good to see Harry up and about again, even if he is confined to the wheelchair. But even so, he's improving. I was so realieved that Ron's leg was going to heal most of the way. At least we won't have two Moody's, eh?

Hermione is so strong. But she'll be okay eventually, with so many people who love her.

DUMBLEDORE! Oh, he has always struck me as related to Harry. Although, that part is perhaps the least probable bit in the whole story but in a very good way. It's one of the things that would never happen in the book but yet you manage to make evrything fit perfectly into place without any trace of wrongness. A true mark of the talented writer. Although, him marrying is an image that's hard to conjure. *laughs* But all the same.

So wonderful to see everyone recovering from their respective horrors together. LOVE. Can't wait for the next chapter.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks so much! You think it's hard to imagine Dumbledore married???? Oh my, in his day, he would have been Fred, George and Harry all rolled into one! He had auburn hair, according to canon, and those twinkling blue eyes, a great sense of style and charm up the wazoo as well as a tremendous sense of humor! He would have had girls trailing after him when he was in school. You having trouble imagining him as being married just shows you must be very young! He may be 150 years old now, but back in the day -- he was COOL! And tall, and funny and charming, and probably handsome as well (not Film!Dumbledore, but Book!Dumbledore)!! Think about that for a while, and you'll be able to see why he would have been able to have probably any girl he wanted.

Thanks for a nice review!

Abraxan

The Resident posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 8:12am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

A very nice chapter. I am glad that you, unlike so many others, take the time to examine the aftermath of the win. Not everyone can come through such a battle unscathed. There needs to be time to heal, time to mourn, etc. You take the time to show that rather than end the story at the defeat of Voldemort with no severe injuries to the good guys and everything coming out sunshine and roses. You're handling it exceptionally well. Keep up the good work and, as always, I'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Abraxan replied:

THanks very much! I can't imagine NOT exploring the aftermath of the battle - that's part of what shows the "heart" of Harry and his friends, the way they handle the stresses they've been under, and the continuing stresses of healing from their injuries, dealing with grief (and probably some guilt, knowing these kids) over those who died, etc. I think those who don't explore that aspect of the saga are missing out on some of the richest emotional scenes available. Their loss! I like pulling all the threads of the story together into a coherent ending, with everything as neatly and logically "tied up" as I can manage. I think that's the only way to have a "satisfying" end to such a story.

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review!

Abraxan

calamur posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 7:09am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

hey guys! great chapter again! i am not bias when it comes to stories but this is the best fan fiction story i have read. it has had everything. i hope you write some more stories regarding the future. it should be fun

Abraxan replied:

The epilog is a seedbed for short stories I may write in the future about Harry & Co's post-Hogwarts years. But I have my original novel to work on first, so don't hold your breath! But if I get stuck and need to spend time away from the novel, I can knock out a Harry story in a very short time now (NOT a HP novel like these -- just a short story like the Christmas story).

I'm glad you're enjoying my fic!

Abaxan

Taloruyas posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 5:30am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Grand Albus, Grand Nagus, what's the difference?
*snorts*
Great chapter, as usual. Fluff is always good, unless it's too wet.

So yeah, I'm not saying anything here, except that I love your writing, but I think I've said so before. So I'll shut up now and quit rambling.

Abraxan replied:

What's a "Nagus"?? I'm lost! Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for your kind words about my writing, too!

Abraxan

Monika2 posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 3:55am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Woah.. that chapter was filled with so many things. Excellent work as usual. I think it's great that harry as found a ''familly'' even thought he had one already in the Weasleys that wasn't the same. I nearly cried, (if I wasn't in my office reading this I would have!!) Adn Harry and Ginny that was sooo good to see him this happy it really warmed my heart!
Hope Harry is weel soon so he'll be able to get back to his friends. I have to be honnest and say I really don't want this story to end. You are so good at what you do I bet you'll have no problem at all with your book. You are Marvelous!!!
Monika

Abraxan replied:

Thank you!! WHEN I have time to work on my novel (which is hard to manage right now with trying to get Destiny's final polish done and playing with my new kitten!), it usually flows pretty darned well! I'm very pleased with how it's going so far! Hopefully, I'll find a publisher who finds it equally pleasing!!!! (fingers tightly crossed here. . .)

Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yeah, I'm already feeling "Harry withdrawal," which isn't something I enjoy. I've really enjoyed writing these stories and will miss spending so much time with Harry and his friends. But there are always short stories I can write when I miss them too much! LOL!

Thanks for a lovely review and your very nicely encouraging words about my work!

Abraxan

Patches posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 1:30am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Thank you so much for updating so soon. These last 2 chapters were great. I really liked the way Harry defeated Voldemort with the help of his friends and Dumbledore! What a surprise that Dumbledore is Harry's Grandfather! What a great way to intergrate the story and characters. I really like the way you write. Thank you for adding to the Potter Universe! I haven't enjoyed a story this much, ever! It is such a great escape from my day to day drugery. I look forward to your next update. Thank you for writing.

Abraxan replied:

I update every week without fail unless I'm out of town with no internet access. If I KNOW I'll be out of town with no internet access, I do my best to get the chapter to Asad (who uploads the fic here, on my Yahoo site, and on the SIYE site) early so he can take care of it for me.

I'm so glad you liked how Harry defeated Voldemort and that Harry is Dumbledore's grandson! Yes, one of my goals was to tie up all the loose ends created by both JKR and my own stories, and Dumbledore's relationship with Harry felt like a loose end to me -- so they HAD to be related! ;-D Thanks for your kind words about my writing!

Abraxan

Ricky posted a comment on Wednesday 1st February 2006 1:15am for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Once Again my friend a great chapter I look forward to the next

Abraxan replied:

Thanks a lot!

Abraxan

DJ posted a comment on Tuesday 31st January 2006 8:48pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

A very happ chapter well done.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks!

Abraxan

Voldemort is Dead posted a comment on Tuesday 31st January 2006 5:45pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

Excellent chapter! Having Dumbledore admit to Harry that he was his great great Grandfather was a surprise. What will be happening to Snape? That was must have been quite a shock for him to wake up in the Morgue!

Abraxan replied:

Glad you liked that surprise revelation! (Harry and Dumbledore's relationship) I can't tell you what's going to happen to Snape -- you'll just have to keep reading! I promise, it's pretty interesting! At least, I think so! LOL! Yeah, can you imagine him waking up in the morgue? And can you imagine how those morgue workers felt, having just been bad-mouthing him, and then he LOOKS at them?! YIKES! LOL! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

freakyfinger posted a comment on Tuesday 31st January 2006 5:39pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

GET BETTER HARRY!! As much as I know the need of this, I despise hospitals. They always smell funny in my opinion.

Abraxan replied:

Yeah, and for good reason (the smell)! I'll pass your good wishes along to Harry! :-D

Abraxan

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Tuesday 31st January 2006 5:37pm for Chapter 31 - Harry Lends a Hand

A minor PS to that last bit. I'm going to be very interested in hearing just what did happen to Snape and how Malfoy messed up what appears to be a fairly straight-forward spell.

Abraxan replied:

To YOU it may appear to be a fairly straight-forward spell, but it's actually a complex one -- not everyone can cast them (thank goodness!). Remember Bellatrix saying in the Ministry of Magic (in OoP) that Harry didn't have it in him to cast a Cruciatus Curse. Malfoy has the rage, the hatred, the mean-spirtedness and whatever else it takes to cast a Killing Curse, but he's never been shown to be truly skilled at hexing people except by sneaky means. And he's hexing his Head of House, who's SUPPOSED to be on Voldemort's side! Just imagine the thoughts raging through Malfoy's mind -- "The Dark Lord will thank me for killing this turncoat!" "The Dark Lord will kill me for killing his Potions Master!" etc. It's that lack of focus that caused the Killing Curse to malfunction. I don't go into this in the story much at all, hence my lengthy explanation here. Hope this makes sense to you!

Abraxan