Voldemort is Dead posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 6:29pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

Excellent!! You did a terrific job with this story, and I am looking forward to reading the sequel!

Abraxan replied:

WHAT sequel? What do you know I don't know???? :-) There's a two-part epilog and that's it. I'm done with the story after that. I'll write some short stories that will fit in with the epilog from time to time, but right now, I'm concentrating on my original novel (aimed at "real life" publication). When I need a break from that, I'll try to do a Harry short story. Glad you enjoyed my fics!

Abraxan

Anthony3 posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 5:55pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

I know this story is two chapters from completeion, but I need to say this now. I rarely come across a story so good. I've been reading fanfiction since the hiatus between Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix. I was just an HP Newbie then....Anyways, I've searched for fanficts since, and come across many to pass the time. There are those, however, that are so good they stay with you like the books do. Yours is one of them. My days as a teen have been really involved with Potter stuff. Those days are drawing to a close....but, reading your two stories will stay with me for many years to come. Creativity without bounds. A STORY WORTHY OF IMMORTALITY IN THE HALLS OF FANFICTION. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!!

Abraxan replied:

WOW! Thanks a lot!! I'm honored!

Abraxan

The Resident posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 5:12pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

As always a lovely chapter. Nice of you to bring Casey back for a 'ghost' appearance. -grin- Have you ever thought of maybe an AU of this where Harry and Casey end up together? Remember, I'm still a Casey fan.
Looking forward to the Epilog chapters. 'See' you at 9 EST tonight.

Abraxan replied:

Oh, you're coming to the chat? YAY! That was a really good idea of Asad's! I'm looking forward to talking with you guys as well as my Yahoo gang!

As for AU stories -- nope. This is my Harry world and I'm sticking to it. And I'm not writing any more HP novels. I'm working on an original novel aimed at real-life publication, and Casey may very well make an appearance there (someone with her appearance and personality, anyway -- and I'll probably name her "Cassandra" and call her "Casey" so you guys will know that's who she is). I PLAN to work her into the novel, but until I get to that part of it, I don't know exactly how her part will turn out. She's intended as a possible girlfriend for "Jake" who is modeled (in my mind) on Dan Radcliffe and Harry Potter both -- no glasses or scar, but he looks like Dan in "Harry" mode otherwise and has a bit of both of their personalities -- Harry's temper, Dan's quick sense of humor, etc. It helps me create personalities to have an actor or someone I know as the original model to start with, and then as I write, the character takes on his or her own personality. Casey was based on how I WANTED to be as a teen, if I hadn't been so shy and backward (honest!) -- but in looks, she's a generic pretty girl (again, who I wanted to be. . .oh well!). Anyway -- thanks for writing, and I look forward to chatting with you!

Abraxan

Imp posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 4:44pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

Usually my reviews are quite long, but there's just too much that I'm impressed with in this chapter to go on and on like I often do. Poor Harry, having to learn to use first second and third year spells all over again. You just can't get through one single chapter anymore without putting someone in the hospital can you? At least it wasn't Harry this time. Why do I get the feeling that some how, (I don't really know how; BUT DEFINETELY SOME HOW!!!) Harry is still going to see a lot of Madame Pomfrey even though he has graduated? This is the strangest thing I have ever found myself typing,but I was also hoping for some sort of reunion with the Dursleys at the end. Dudley finally seemed to be on the road to getting along with Harry. Maybe even Vernon too. Harry and Ginny's excuses for being late are quite realistic. OH NO!!!! SO MANY WEASLEYS AND POTTERS ALL IN SNAPES CLASSES IN THE SAME YEAR!!! HOWEVER WILL HE MAINTAIN HIS SANITY?!?!?! I like that Harry will be able to visit Ginny whenever he likes. Becoming a teacher makes that school rule quite ineffective. He'll also have unrestricted access to Grifindors Chamber of Knowlege now too. Will Harry continue teaching flying? Or will he quit when he gets the Defense Against the Dark Arts job? Couldn't he do both? Oh look.....I said I would keep this short and look what happened. *sigh* There's no helping it I guess. Whatever. Once again, exelent job on this chapter, as well as both Refiners and Destiny as a whole.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks a lot! As for your questions -- they'll be answered in the epilog, so keep reading! I don't REALLY want someone to be in the hospital in every chapter (and I had a lot of chapters where nobody was in the hospital at all, honestly -- I think!!), but Ron and Hermione needed some "end of the book" excitement, something to make the day they got engaged (FINALLY) "memorable" LOL! When I got engaged, there was a blizzard, which snowed my boyfriend (now my hubby of 35 years) in at our farm. I'd just bought a new horse that hadn't been ridden in years (so he was a bargain!) and my hubby and I rode him in 18 inches of snow - bareback since I didn't have a saddle that would fit him. So I have wonderful memories of that day beyond the proposal itself - a real adventure, since my brand-new fiance (who didn't ride at all) got on the horse by doing a "Roy Rogers" over the horse's rump! heehee. Everyone was fine, never fear, but what fun to have an exciting memory like that to cherish along with the proposal. I thought Ron, in particular, would love having such a story to tell in the future, LOL!

And yes, poor Snape! All those Weasleys and Potters in the same year! LOL! What a thought!

And no, I don't see Harry seeing a lot of Madam Pomfrey on his own behalf, since he's graduated. heehee.

I LOVE long reviews!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my stories! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

agent fisher posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 4:11pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

*Stands up and starts slowly clapping, picking up speed*

Sir, thank you for your wonderful stories, they have entertained me for a long time.

Abraxan replied:

Thank you very much! And for your info, I'm a "ma'am" not a "sir"! Don't worry, it's a common mistake, and is a kick for me - that means my writing isn't too "flowery" for male readers and doesn't label me as a "female writer"! Cool!

Thanks for writing! I'm so glad you enjoyed my stories!

Abraxan

Hannah2 posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 3:22pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

The perfect ending (/beginning).

You put so many wonderful and amazing things into this story and I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me. It really helps to know that there are fics like this one out there.

Thank you.

Abraxan replied:

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed my stories! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

ridmania posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 1:02pm for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

MAN I LOVED IT!!!!! KEEP UP THE FANTASTOIC WORK YOU BLOODY LEGEND!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

Abraxan replied:

ROTFL! Nice to know I'm still a bloody legend!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

freakyfinger posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 11:32am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

Man, that is one good story. I stumbled across the first part, I've been a loyal reader since last December. But you know what they say . .'All good things must end.' Its stories like this that I wish I could find more often.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks! There's still the two-part epilog, so it isn't COMPLETELY over, just MOSTLY over! LOL! I'm so glad you enjoyed my stories!

Abraxan

DJ posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 11:30am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

What a story thanks so much for your work. I hope that you continue to write because I would love to keep reading.

Abraxan replied:

Thanks so much! I'm currently working on an original novel called "Star Sons" -- a "hero quest" type of story, a fantasy set in the current day. I'll post ordering info on here WHEN (not "if" -- thinking positively here!) it gets published! In the meantime, I'll do a Harry Potter short story from time to time, whenever I need a break from the novel, so stay tuned to this site! Thanks for writing!

Robin Westerly posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 11:24am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

Thank you!!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!!
There is nothing more to say.

Abraxan replied:

LOL! Thank YOU! I'm so glad you enjoyed my stories!

Abraxan

Hagrid posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 10:33am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

And Hogwarts won't be the same without you either, so I hope you are plannin' to keep writin'. So good ter see 'arry learnin' to except the honors lavished on him, he will keep havin' it happen I am sure. An excellent story, and this chapter he was only in the hopsital wing to deliver someone else, that could be som'att of a record fer you both.

Abraxan replied:

Yeah, I think you may be right, LOL! No, wait, he took Ron to the hospital wing once in Refiner's, I think, when Ron was poisoned from the glittery stuff on Hermione's shoulders? Yeah. Harry wasn't hurt that time. So TWICE, at least, he's only been there to take someone else to be treated! heehee.

I do plan to keep writing, but I'm working on an original novel now. I'll do Harry Potter short stories from time to time, but for now, I'm concentrating on this novel aimed at "real life" publication. Why should JKR make all the money from fantasy book fans, after all? LOL! I'll be including things I've created for these fics in the novel, since I own the copyright on them, but there won't be any reference to Harry and his world so I won't get in copyright trouble. Besides, I'm creating my own magical world, and it's LOADS of fun!! I actually thought of a giant character last evening who might make a good companion to the brothers who are the heroes of the tale, so you might recognize some of your personality in that character, dear Hagrid! (Mostly the gentle, sweet nature and fierce protectiveness of your friends, I think -- but I haven't started writing the character yet, so I'm still thinking about it, and he will evolve and change as the story progresses anyway.)

I've greatly enjoyed your reviews, Hagrid, m'dear! Do try to join the chat tonight -- I'd love to talk with you in person! (Chat info is on the "News" section of my home page here.) Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

Michael69 posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 10:14am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

YES!! Great story. Encore! Encore! I can't believe it's done, I'm fighting my insticts to tell you to update soon. Instead I'll say; Can't wait for your next project.

Abraxan replied:

LOL! Thanks a lot! My next project is an original novel aimed at real publication, but I'll probably write some Harry Potter short stories from time to time as well. I'm so glad you enjoyed my story! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

Chthonius posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 10:05am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

While I'm looking forward to the epilogue, this chapter was still a little bittersweet to me. Like at the end of any good novel, I find myself sad that the journey is over.

It is a tribute to your writing prowess that I will so miss reading more of this story.

Good job. I'll be interested in reading anything you write in the future.

Abraxan replied:

THanks very much! I'm currently working on an original novel aimed at real publication. It's a "hero quest" fantasy, so HP fans will probably enjoy it (sure hope so!). I'll post ordering info on here when (not "if" - thinking positively here!) it's published! I may also write some HP short stories based on the epilog. I'm glad you enjoyed my stories! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

Mayjest posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 9:39am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

I swear you have an obsession with putting your characters in the hospital wing. Maybe you should ER fanfics, you seem more at home in a hospital ;)

None-the-less, a very good chapter. I have been very impressed with you fics since I first found Refiners Fire (around a month ago), and I have to say they are easily amongst my top 5 favourite stories. Don't stop here though!

Abraxan replied:

Nope, I have no interest in writing any other fanfics. I am definitely stopping here, as far as HP novels go. They've taken two years of my life (literally!) and I can't see doing that much work for no pay. I'm currently at work on an original novel aimed at "real" publication -- I'll put ordering info on here when (not *if*) it's published! (thinking positively!!). Glad you liked my stories! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan

Quizer posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 9:26am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

Nice chapter. Here Harry finally gets his well-deserved break. This time it's Hermione who gets the obligatory brush with death... *shakes his head in amusement*
I liked the fact that Snape was awarded an Order of Merlin. The man has many faults (less in your story than in others), but he deserves some credit for his role as spy.
Looking forward for the epilogue chapters. Will they consist of many glimpses with larger time jumps in between, or will things go on in a linear way for a while longer?

Quizer

Abraxan replied:

Glad you liked the chapter! The epilog starts five years in the future and runs along for a bit there, then jumps many years more in the future and runs along for a ways there, then there's a list of characters and what happens to them through the rest of their lives. These are two looong chapters, so there's plenty of reading ahead of you for the next two weeks, anyway! And I plan to write short stories that fit in the epilog, like the Christmas story that's posted on here, when I get the urge to write about Harry and his friends again.

Abraxan

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Tuesday 21st February 2006 9:19am for Chapter 34 - New Beginnings

A delightful ending to the main story. I'm glad Harry and Ginny will be able to see each other with a fair bit of regularity during her last year. *chuckle* He probably should invest in some appropriately re-inforced full dress robes with all those medals; wearing them will likely be a right pain otherwise.

I'll be most interested in seeing how the epilogue extends the story on.

Abraxan replied:

ROTFL! I hadn't thought of that (reinforced robes). Perhaps he can put a "light-weight" charm on them to make them easier to wear? But the problem he had with them this time was that the real medals were on ribbons hung around his neck, which really did get caught in his hair (I've had necklaces do that when my hair was long - what a pain to untangle them while ripping out as little hair as possible!! OUCH!!). The smaller medals for everyday wear won't be as hard to deal with.

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for writing!

Abraxan