Hogwarts' Dawn

Greg Johnson posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 8:55pm

Another great chapter. Can't wait for the next one.
Thank you for posting!

jilumasam posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 8:34pm

Good Christmas present! I like the direction you are going with this story.

Zooxle posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 8:01pm

Well, a merry which-ever-holiday-you-happen-to-be-celebrating-today-day (i'm not into religious bias or whatever so i'm covering as many possibilities as possible ), and thank you for this wonderful gift. I know i waited since i read the previous chapter, hoping everyday you will update the story as this is one of my favorite stories an you have not disappointed me yet (although waiting months and months could get trying at times). I agree with you that the beginning seems out of place compared to the rest of the story, but i also know writing "time progressing scenes" in a short amount of space is very difficult to get perfect, but i'm not complaining. As i said, i love this story and can't wait for the next chapter.

From a currently thunder-stormy hot South African night, happy holidays and a happy new year.

Zooxle

Renzo7 posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 7:48pm

Nice work! I Liked the interactions with the Delacours, but I feel seeing their reactions and conversation of Fleur's behavior would have given it more depth.

Great work, as always. Merry xmas!

Lee Dickie posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 7:39pm

Another cracking update, well written and a surprise turn in the story. Thank you & wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

JKylePolo posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 7:38pm

Technically excellent writing as always Jeco. But this chapter seemed to lack something the others had.

You said in the beginning that you're writing for yourself and for fun, and not worrying about cliches and things of that nature. I respect that, and with the lighthearted, almost crackfic nature of the first two chapters, that worked well. This most recent chapter, however, seems to take itself much more seriously, and gives the vibe that this will be more of a serious story than a humorous one. And in a serious story, the liberal use of just about every cliche imaginable (even if you pioneered may of them long ago) grates more than it amuses.

Just my two cents. Nevertheless, the story was still enjoyable. Seasons greetings and have a Merry Christmas and all the rest.

LifeScientist posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:50pm

An awesome job as always. Yes, there is a certain sense of rushing but on the other hand another problem in HPFF is the need to talk about every single step of Harry's training. Interesting that you don't simply choose to make him the most fit fourteen-year-old in history (a junior national athlete etc), but your logic here is also understandable. How will you manage the fact that he looks so much older when the ultimate confrontation occurs with .... Dumbledore?
Thanks as always for a great job on this and for the most excellent Christmas present.
Matt

red jacobson posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:48pm

Hey Tim! Thanks for the wonderful Christmas Present!

red

genkitty posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:26pm

Yay, update! I adore this story ^_^

DrT posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:23pm

Thank you for the Xmas present! Happy holidays

nynaeve posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:08pm

good chap, hope for the next soon.

Merry Christmas

Meg posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 6:00pm

Thank you, Tim! And Happy Christmas to you. :-)

This was very enjoyable to read while the kids were playing with their presents and the kitten. Yes, there was a lot of "tell" at the start, but I think you more than made up for it with the Gabrielle scenes. I really like how Gabrielle acts younger than her age at times. She's Veela, and seems to have a very adult understanding of some things, but then she also has a little girl side, and I think the two sides balance each other out quite nicely.

And "my legs are broken" is still my 9-year-old's favorite excuse for nearly everything. Unfortunately for her, Brigid outweighs Gabrielle by a good 30 pounds, so there is no more carrying of that kid. ;-)

Very happy holidays to you and your family, and thank you so much for this Christmas present!

Meg

mwinter posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 5:07pm

Um WOW, even with all your so called "(major) flaws" this was a good chapter. I just wish as so many of us do that we would have to wait so long in between chapters. However we are all very happy that you are writing again. So at your pace we will enjoy what you give us.

C Wong posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 4:48pm

A present on X-mas!

Thanks

sparrowphoenix posted a comment on Saturday 25th December 2010 3:27pm

Thanks for the update. I really like this story.

Have a safe and happy holiday season

LordSia posted a comment on Wednesday 8th December 2010 9:43pm

Awesome. Crazy, but not over the top. Reminds me of the "Make A Wish" series - it all depends on how far you'll take it in the end.
Oh, and may I request an Animagus form? I'm partial toward Dragons, but if you want to be original, Gryphon or Hippogryph seems to be a good choice. Unicorns are a bit... Pacifistic, Pegasi don't have the right symbolism (well, maybe... But no), Phoenix is overdone, as are most mundane animals. Although this Harry would certainly fit as a lion...

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