The Time of Destiny
Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
By Abraxan
Reviews
Quizer posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 8:38am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
Good job on the overall chapter. You even managed to go without a real hospital visit! I'm discounting Ginny giving birth to her sons, because in that case it is actually an obligatory visit. Besides, as pregnancies (especially twins) go, it was pretty benign. So I really have no complaints about that issue in this chapter! ^_^
I hope the oldest two kids are not going by the names of Jamie and Siri with everyone they meet. You have to think of them eventually being adults as well. Their names permanently being the shortened, pet-name versions would be very cruel. I would certainly object, and if those two boys are anything at all like the two persons they are named after, they WILL object, once they're old enough.
The whole idea of Hermione as author of the books was fun. Not terribly witty, but at least somewhat original. The wizarding world does need history books of the events, and better Hermione do the job than someone who doesn't know half the facts. I do share Harry's horror at the thought of being portrayed as 'Hal Pipping' though! :D
The thought of Dumbledore getting up to pranks is a fun one, too!
Now to wait for the last epilogue chapter!
Quizer
Abraxan replied:
I've just read an article somewhere on comparisons between Brits and Americans -- in England "Jamie" IS a MAN'S name! And "Siri" is the natural diminuative of "Sirius." Just as my daughter was "Jenny" growing up, she's "Jen" or "Jennifer" in her professional life now that she's an adult. Jamie and Siri can go by their full names if they want to. Sheesh, that's such a minor thing to pick on. You're really LOOKING for something to gripe at me about, aren't you????? As a Brit, Jamie won't object to his name. And yes, if someone has to write the history books about Harry, it should be Hermione. I kept finding places in RF and ToD where Hermione did the articles on what happened so they'd be accurate. She just sort of "evolved" into Harry's biographer. And yes, "Hal Pipping" was particularly mean of me to do to poor Harry, LOL! She'll change it in the published version, don't worry.
Glad some of it met with your approval, anyway.
Abraxan
Quizer posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 7:54am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
> "...babies soon followed, twin boys in both
> cases..." - "Ginny’s expecting twins," Harry
> said with obvious pride.
So much for your supposed realism, eh? *snorts in amusement* I doubt that even a genetic disposition towards conceiving twins would make this likely. They all seem to be identical twins as well. The only reason I don't snort at their four babies all being readheaded is the fact that the Weasley Twins both married redheads. ;) You do seem to remember basic genetics though, as Harry's boys are black-haired. Good for you! :)
It surprised me to see Petunia changed into an enthusiastic Quidditch fan. The change seems very sudden, as we don't get to look into her head for a long time. However, even at my age, I know from experience that life has a way of making you fond of people you don't see for a long time, no matter how much you disliked them initially. In my first two or three years at secondary school, I was regularly bullied by two other boys. One of them dropped out after two years, the other one (who was the main instigator and sorta reminds me of Malfoy in retrospect, not from behavior only) went shortly afterwards. When I met the latter of them on the train four or five years later, I found myself delighted to see him and we chatted like old friends. The fact that especially Vernon remains very reserved gives you credibility and makes it realistic even to those who are not inclined to ponder the reasons behind this too much.
Albus as second name, eh? I constantly have to remind myself that this is a fic with a firm Light!Dumbledore. If you decide to get into the whole second name thing (it does seem awfully common throughout the books), Arthur is actually a pretty good choice in my book.
Quizer
Abraxan replied:
Twins are genetically capable of having twins, and those from families with twins are also genetically capable of having twins. So I liked the idea and went with it, so what? If you read canon and JKR's notes (check the Lexicon if you don't believe me - read the Weasley article, I think it's there), you'll see that Ginny is the first girl in many, many generations of Weasleys. So the fact that all the Weasley boys had only boys is normal FOR THEIR FAMILY. The male contribution, after all, determines the gender of the baby. And families that have identical twins, when there are more twins, they're normally identical - they have a predisposition for dividing eggs (identical twins), as opposed to multiple eggs being fertilized (fraternal twins). Of course I know my basic genetics, but this is a *fantasy* story - I can write them marrying fairies and having half-fairy babies if I want to, y'know? Sheesh.
I'm glad you've had enough life experience to understand the change in the Dursleys. I'm old enough to know that such changes do happen.
What's wrong with middle names? Most Americans have them, and many Brits have several! And nothing's wrong with giving a child his ancestor's name. If you read my Christmas story, you'd see Harry and Ginny also have a son named "Brian," also named after Dumbledore -- they LOVE him, so why not honor him that way? And why would you have to REMIND yourself I'm writing Dumbledore as a good guy? I've never given him a hint of darkness! *sigh* I'll be glad when you stop being so arrogant in your reviews. I don't see why you have such a "superior" attitude about my fics. If you don't like them, PLEASE read something else! grrrrrrr
Abraxan
Princess Fictoria posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 7:31am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
As much as I love your story and how it has ended, a part of me is saddened that the journey is so nearly over. I sincerley hope that you will write yet another awesome story. It is rare for an author to be able to capture the cannon characters so beautifully as well as have engagin original characters that enhance, rather than detract for the story. You, my dear author, are truly talented!
Abraxan replied:
Thank you so much! That's very kind of you! Yes, I'm saddened too, but I'm enjoying getting into my OWN fantasy novel -- it's such fun creating new characters and a new world! But I'll miss Harry and his friends too. Thanks so much for writing!
Abraxan
potterhead posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 7:25am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
wow!
so it's really hermione who wrote all these books and not Jo! lol
or maybe Jo's hermoine with a whole bunch of glamour charms to make her look different!
or maybe Jo is someone Hermoine hired to act like she wrote the books! lol
great work once again, Abraxan.
And best of luck with your novel, not that you need it ;)
Abraxan replied:
Yup, I think it's Hermione with a glamor charm or else that they hired an actress (heaven knows they can afford it!!) to portray her, LOL! Glad you liked it! And thanks for your good wishes for my novel!
Thanks for writing!
Abraxan
agent fisher posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 7:13am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
*Stands again and starts clapping*
Nice. And I am glad to see you didnt go with the stupid american name for the first book.
Abraxan replied:
Well, being a "stupid American" I would have wondered what a Philosopher's Stone was, but being an "intelligent American," I would have figured it out from the book - and since this is supposed to be JKR talking about her original novels, it had to be PS not SS (Hermione is, after all, British, LOL!) Glad you liked it! Thanks for the standing ovation!!
Abraxan
Imp posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 6:44am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
Great epilogue. I had hoped you would allow Harry to see the Dursleys once more, and that they would have changed. Dudley didn't have a lot to say though. Neither did Vernon. I had hoped Dudley might act as if he was related to Harry. Oh well. At least they've all seemed to have changed. OMG!!! SO MANY TWINS!!!! Whatever will Snape do? Why do I see them encouraging Peeves to cause even more chaos than he already does? Maybe even becoming friendly with the poltergeist. With so many twins around, no one will know who to blame. LOL Thanks for a wonderful ending. I look forward to the final epilogue.
Abraxan replied:
I don't see Dudley EVER acting as if he's related to Harry, but curiosity will keep him coming back for family holidays whenever he's invited. He might even learn some manners at some point! LOL! Yes, SO MANY TWINS! I laughed when I thought of Snape's reaction to all these redheads, along with not one but TWO Harry Potter clones (minus the scar and glasses) in his class!! LOL! Glad you liked that! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for writing!
Abraxan
Arkeus posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 5:11am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
nice, and surprisingly easy to read, even if i had to skip some chapters:/
Hard to read r/hr sometimes...
Abraxan replied:
I don't understand - you had to skip some chapters???? You had trouble reading Ron and Hermione? Sorry about that, whatever the cause. Glad you enjoyed whatever parts you did find enjoyable!
Abraxan
kittykatluver posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 4:15am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
Very, very excellent! I (*sob*) am so sad it's ending!! (*bursts into waves of tears*)
Abraxan replied:
*passes the tissues* Awww, don't cry! But thanks for caring so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Abraxan
HPpassion posted a comment on Wednesday 1st March 2006 9:31am for Epilogue - Part 1: The Post-Hogwarts Years
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