Addlcove posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 2:13pm for Chapter 4

I liked it, specially the whole kitchen shenanigans :)

BJH posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 1:50pm for Chapter 4

Not filler... Balance.

Just as with the knives, the sharp edge must be balanced with the comfort and grace of the hilt.

BJH

Tumshie posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 1:42pm for Chapter 4

This is a really enjoyable story, always glad to see a new chapter in my inbox.

Ben Russell-Gough posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 1:37pm for Chapter 4

Let's be clear here - Dumbledore was expecting Pettigrew to make his appearance. That old guy has wits in him yet!

Chiyo posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 1:17pm for Chapter 4

Chapters like these are special though. If you've read any of robst's works pretty much all of his are like that in some ways...

"Yes. It's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true. The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies and... everybody lives happily ever after."

A lot of authors like to have a wonderful Yule/Christmas chapter then have some devestating or nefarious plot show up as a cliffhanger at the end of the chapter. It gets old because you're almost expecting it. Didn't happen this time and I was pleasantly happy so kudos!

noylj posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 12:18pm for Chapter 4

That was nice, but I can't understand Harry's lack of hormones for Hermi or Daphne or why he seems to be so attracted to the "little girls."

TheWickedTruth posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 11:05am for Chapter 4

Great chapter, can't wait for more.

RaphaelYervantian posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 10:52am for Chapter 4

This is actually an excellent chapter. Shows the Wizards can get a brain. I wonder if VM cast a 'Make everyone idiots' curse to go with his taboo during the first war which never broke - like the DADA curse.

In this story, Harry's personal power is greater than VM's, thus eroding the curse.

I like how HP and crew are doing their own thing and not responsible for fixing everything - HP's focus is on Smithing and making Legendary weapons, not Saving everybody at the last minute through coincidences.

HopelessFan posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 10:46am for Chapter 4

I liked it. I always have your fics on subscribe and they never let me down :-)

The relaxed day was just what the doctor ordered.

fullsailnate posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 10:25am for Chapter 4

Another brilliant installment! Some may characterize this as filler, but I would disagree with that statement. This is character development at its core best. Fleshing out the human elements of a character is often harder than it sounds. Most authors tend to concentrate on the "troubled past" areas for development, but you show another way in this chapter. Experiencing an event, even as simple as baking a pie from scratch, brings the reader so much closer to the characters, that you can feel what they feel. Empathy for the protagonist is the BEST thing in any story. When they suck you into their life, and you really care about their fate. That is where the true magic of literature lies, and you hit this one out of the park. Well, well done, my friend!

keichan2 posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 9:49am for Chapter 4

"But I’m willing to take one for the team" Bwahahahahahaha!

"My Lord’s Basilisk is turning you to stone" Bwahahahahahaha!

Thanks for the new chapter!

I hope to read more soon!

Sanabalis posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 7:24am for Chapter 4

This is good! Definitely not a filler, IMHO. This is a.. taste of what they're all.. fighting for. What they desire of the future. Nice contrast to the chaotic lives they usually have. And also, this is a calm before storm. Very nice chapter. I'm eagerly awaiting more!

bastiaan posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 7:22am for Chapter 4

you say it was not exciting enough. in my opinion that idea is wrong cause it fits the story and makes it for me a fun to read story. one that i actually have rereaded the story a couple of times already and it aint even finished yet. so thumbs up great work

kstchr posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 6:46am for Chapter 4

It was good to see Harry get to have a day to relax and just be with friends, so I don't see this as "filler". I really liked how the rat showed his curse, Sirius put Umbridge in her place at his trial, and can hardly wait to see her (& Vernon) get what's coming to them! ;) FYI, there are several 'of''s that should be 'off's.

Hytekrednek posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 6:11am for Chapter 4

Another amazing chapter, that while might be considered filler, it was a very well done one. Love the idea of the Greengrass adults helping so much. It is great that Harry is finally getting to see what a real family is all about. Still find the solution for the house elves to be the best one that I have read to date. I can't wait to see where this story leads and look forward to the next chapter. Great work as always. James

sh8ad8ow posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 5:43am for Chapter 4

Great like always.

Davideg posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 5:21am for Chapter 4

once again thank you for sharing a fantastic chapter as well as for all the time and effort put in to this story please continue to update as life allows

joeBob posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 5:12am for Chapter 4

Entertaining chapter. Thanks for the update.

Jonathan Northwood posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 5:04am for Chapter 4

I would fight the label of filler simply because it fits so well with the rest of the story. Yes, you're detailing a day wherein nothing goes wrong, but you're also showing beautiful characterization, and each person not only accepting and embracing themselves and what makes them unique, but also reaching out to others to draw them more closely into their lives.

Like almost all of your work, I love it immensely, but I have to say that this particular story resonates with me, and I thank you for writing it.

Riegert8 posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 4:51am for Chapter 4

It great that Vernon Dudley is cursed, It be better if he know why he was cursed.