gadriam posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 4:47am for Chapter 4

Thank you.

Filler? Nope. I quite thoroughly enjoyed it. It's easy to bring characters forth and develop plots and stories on strife and conflict, but this rather smooth day was a great read. The staff meeting was illuminating, and Sirius getting therapy was a first for me, and i wonder why i haven't thought of that myself. The "basilisk" event was hilarious and brilliantly written. You're definitely curing my writer's block, simply by being a shining example of how good it can get once you get all your ducks in a row. Pretty Derek and the power of Blue Steel made me grin and wonder when Harry will develop an equivalent.

One thing, though. I know the story is already written and all, but Harry is growing in all sorts of ways. He's pretty much the designated dream boat of Hogwarts and he is indeed male and as you have taken care to determine, straight. I remember being his age and where my mind went with disturbing frequency. In all, where's the testosterone? He has to be making it by the gallon. Boob-induced insanity and belligerence is quite common in the adolescent male. Could it be that he's being stabilized by all the elveses? Just a thought.

Thanks. I'm eagerly awaiting the next one..

g

witowsmp posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 4:42am for Chapter 4

I was laughing so hard it took me 5 minutes to continue reading after Pettigrew's last remark.

tcl7189 posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 4:41am for Chapter 4

Great Chapter!!! Loved it!

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

Good chapter, left me smiling.

rusty32539 posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 3:56am for Chapter 4

Sometimes filler is needed, so keep up the good work. I know you said that your days of masterpieces like Hope & Matryoshka Vignettes are over but I still find your stories better then 99.9% of the stuff other people write.

ILikeToRead posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 3:48am for Chapter 4

You did a great job with showing a fun filled and enjoyably relaxed day without making it boring. The Peter scene, lol, was really funny. Thanks for sharing!

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 3:17am for Chapter 4

A quiet chapter, though the trial of Sirius could've been much more of a show if things had gotten out of hand, and it developed all the characters nicely and gave some interesting perspectives. I daresay Vernon Dursley is not going to enjoy that curse and I doubt he'll have any idea how he came by it; and on the off chance he contacts another of the Romany to remove it, I reckon they'll see the nature of it and either refuse or claim to be unable to un-do what another of their tribe has done.

You did Christmas and the Yule Ball up very well, indeed. It should be fascinating to see where things go from here.

Mistress of Potions posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 3:11am for Chapter 4

I wouldn't say "filler", more the meat and potatoes into which you introduce the spice. Too much action actually inhibits character development and plot advancement. I think you've gone the right way around with this.

Jason Karr posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 2:19am for Chapter 4

it is nice that Harry made some thing for each of the girls

Pai posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 2:06am for Chapter 4

Did you just give ever one dragon bone daggers? Daaaamn

Richard Robinson posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 2:01am for Chapter 4

I rather enjoyed the chapter.

I consider this sort of thing as showing the characters personality and a general view of the world around them, which while not essential to a story, it does make it more interesting to me.

Richard Robinson

ficbob posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 1:39am for Chapter 4

'Blue Steel' is an excellent title and I did think 'Zoolander? . . . nah' and was very impressed when I read on and it is indeed Derek

While I have enjoyed each chapter, chapter 4 has a impressive Christmas feeling that comes through . . . thank you

I am looking forward to more from you

Lia1 posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 12:53am for Chapter 4

A nice slow relaxing day for Harry? Impressive :)

Gardengirl posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 12:40am for Chapter 4

I rather like a chapter where everything goes well, honestly. They're pretty rare in Potter-verse. I'm glad Harry got to dance with the girls at the Ball, and that everyone had a good time, and that nobody got to be stupid at them. Merry Christmas indeed!

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

Lovely update, full of Christmas joy and completely devoid of angst. That was a nice and relaxing read for the weekend. Thanks for that.

Lee Dickie posted a comment on Sunday 12th October 2014 12:00am for Chapter 4

A well written Christmas with peace and good will to all but Vernon.