Tildessmoo posted a comment on Wednesday 28th December 2005 6:04am

I probably should have reviewed after finishing RF, but I'm afraid I couldn't stop reading! I love this story, and I've been reading for about twelve hours straight so far this sitting! The only problem I've seen so far (it's always easier to see what you don't like than what you do, isn't it? Just take it as given that everything else rocks!!! More than WS!!!) is that I just can't see Harry calling his girlfriend "baby." Just doesn't seem natural to me; he strikes me as more of the name or sweetheart kind of guy. Or maybe I'm just seeing myself in him, who knows?
And, just thought you might like to know in case you didn't (I couldn't tell if your explanation was brief because of lack of knowledge or lack of interest in spreading your knowledge - and, yes, this is what prompted me to review this chapter specifically) that galangal is similar to ginger - often referred to as "Thai ginger," actually. It tastes sort of like mild ginger with a hint of lemongrass, and makes a great addition to many Asian-style foods, Thai or not. Plus I'd never substitute ginger for it in tom yum koong or chicken and galangal soup. Sorry, the chef in me comes out.

Louis posted a comment on Wednesday 28th December 2005 5:43am

These last few chapters hae been awesome. I can't wait for the next chapter

Filodea posted a comment on Wednesday 28th December 2005 3:52am

How great! A chance for Harry and Ron to just be teenagers. No Voldie, no war, just a chance at a dream.

Louis IX posted a comment on Monday 26th December 2005 9:18am

This is a most impressive work that I thank you for providing us. It took me quite a while to get through it all, and, despite the lack of sleep and the lull in my writings, I thank you very much.

EricThorsen posted a comment on Thursday 22nd December 2005 2:50pm

Excellent work keeping this story going. I like the way you maintain the same tone throughout the piece, even when you have written something longer than most published novels. I would definitely consider writing your own original stuff and seeing how far you can go with it. based on what you've written so far you should make some money at it.

MarinePotterfan posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 5:08pm

Another wonderful chapter abraxan, I like how Harry let Hermione know what she said and did when he was out of it, and the Giant Squid dunking the Puffs for attacking Harry, GREAT!!.

I can see the story drawing to a close, I cant wait to see what you come up with next.
MPF

moonstonemystyk posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 2:05pm

That was a great chapter. I can't wait for next week.

Wooster posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 9:18am

Ah, what a lovely chapter. The evil refinement is FASCINATING! What a cool idea. Will it work on all evil stuff? How will he test it?

That lake scene was amazing too...I bet it's beautiful down there...

patrik svensson posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 7:21am

Great story,
keep up the good work.

Opinions are like assholes.
Everyone has one - but some just smell worse than others.

Hagrid posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 5:44am

Turns out its a good thing them kids were shipped outta here, or I'd 'ave done more than just dunk em in the lake. Lots got covered in this chapter, nice and long, good stuff too. Keep up the good work, and don;t let the muggles get yer down.

The Resident posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 3:02am

A beautiful piece. The scenes with Harry and Ginny underwater were exceptionally well done. The voice of experience? -grin- Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how much I liked this chapter. Please update soon.

kittykatluver posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 3:00am

Elck. Did not like the naked part. I liked everything else, though! Keep up the good work!
Also, where can I get some gold, eh? *wink-wink* Could come in handy...

Monika2 posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 2:22am

That was such a good chapter, I love it because your chapters are so long, it makes it worth the wait!
Can't wait for the next one!

Christopher Estep posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 1:38am

We find out the squid's name (Sebastian) and we learn that pissing the squid off is a VERY bad idea! Four students are headed to Azkaban (three for life) for attempted murder. We get a very good idea of what a truly upset Ron Weasley is like, as well. (He kept his temper, but just barely.)

sanghamitra posted a comment on Wednesday 21st December 2005 1:02am

nice idea ...... kissing with gill would be more difficult though ... you need more quantity of water than air to get equal amount of oxygen and that means breathing in or sucking in larger volume of water so that would make kissing a bit difficult. ever seen a goldfish ... it never stops !! .... cheers on the refining idea though. i dont think a girl will appreciate being called a magpie ... but what do i know i'm a guy!!

ridmania posted a comment on Tuesday 20th December 2005 10:10pm

awesome chapter keep up the great work

Robin Westerly posted a comment on Tuesday 20th December 2005 1:14pm

There truely are no words this is brilliant!!!!
Very different from the refiner's fire but wonderful none the less.
What was asking in my last5 review was will Harry become a full metamorphmagus? However he now has his alter ego (is that the right word?) James Evans.
I adore the whole chamber of knowledge thing. Especially the library and the tournament was great.
I have nothing to add it is all wonderful and I am distracting you from further writing soI will stop
Happy Christmas!

Amamama posted a comment on Monday 19th December 2005 8:39pm

Cool fic, I do love the experience. Thanks a lot for the explanation re: the names, but I honestly thought you named Neville's granddad Rupert as that is a real name that's pretty close to Trevor spelled backwards (which would be Rovert)... Shows how easy it is to guess the mind of an author I guess. ;-)
You're definitely tightening the rope here, now Ron has realized, really realized, that he's a target too. Well done, all of it - though I feel a bit sad that three of Harry's animagus forms have become public knowledge.

Thanks for sharing!

Berte

The Resident posted a comment on Saturday 17th December 2005 4:42am

Good chapter. Kept my interest all the way to the end and left me begging for the next chapter. Keep up the good work.

jessiepp posted a comment on Friday 16th December 2005 11:42am

hey nice story.