gtgrouch posted a comment on Thursday 29th May 2014 8:11pm

As a father of three girls, I found Gabrielle's earlier relationship heartwarming and charming. Now, it is something else, but I don't know what. I hope it continues with both innocence and intimacy, at least until that point at which it can flower fully - perhaps in an epilog.

Commando987 posted a comment on Thursday 29th May 2014 2:09pm

Blahhhfhghfhfhfhf man, this story is awesome! Can't wait till you update again

ficbob posted a comment on Thursday 29th May 2014 10:23am

Wow

Great fic and it seems a long way to get Harry to smack Dudders around in the ring but that is a neat idea

I am enjoying this and looking forward to more of your fics and BtVS is still my favorite reading for fanfics

Thanks

Peregrine829 posted a comment on Wednesday 28th May 2014 12:06am

I am very glad to see you are still writing and posting!

keichan2 posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 3:31pm

"If I can’t have a hug from Harry, I go for chocolate" Bwahahahahahaha!

"Smeltings will appreciate having someone on display closer to their age." :-D

"it looked like he was the perfect patsy" Ooh… I had wondered if Harry would be her target, or if he would just be the one to smack her down… It seems he will be BOTH! ;-p

"One of the more persistently irritating ones was closer." Why do I get the feeling that she is talking about Dudley?

"How about you beat him up for us in the ring?" I saw this one coming… Too bad that Harry will not be able to really spend his anger on little Dudders, as he wouldn’t survive…

"And I’ll go and make a phone call." :-D I was SO hoping for that… The only question, now, is: Kate, or Fleur? (Now that I think about it, Ben will contact his daughter, who will tell Fleur…)

"Especially as I’m now free for the day." Ooh… I didn’t even think about Aurora!

"Fleur held up a blue dress, and then shook her head." Hey! I just realized that not so long ago, Harry accused Fleur to dress as a nun… So… Why is she the one in charge of the clothes?

I DID notice that Dawn told everyone the reason Sal left Hogwarts… Though nobody reacted at the moment, I wonder when it will click, who will notice first, and what the consequences will be…

"You can acronymise the girl's school." Snort! ;-p

I was so hoping that you would finish the Smelting arc in this chapter…

Thanks for the new chapter!

I hope to read more soon!

mwinter posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 2:49pm

Thank you for the update. Awaiting more.

Crys posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 12:51pm

I like the direct line thinking that Hogwarts does. Harry likes Gabrielle, therefore taking her image would mean he likes her, too. Incorrect, of course, but believable process. Aging her appearance makes some sort of relationship with Harry far more likely/troubling, but . . . Wow, that'll end up being messy in all sorts of ways. She's might be older, but emotionally mature?

"Ivan" just has to be a cameo appearance for someone. You made such a big deal out of his accent and appearance.

Good to see you used that name for the girls school.

"Sally Parks". Hmm. Sally-Ann Perks might've altered her name a bit. Even better, Sinistra might recognize her. If both "The Hitman" and "his girlfriend" instantly recognize her, that would be even more of a slam on Megan's position. If Sally were her arch-rival, it would be worse, but for them to recognize / pay attention to anyone other than her? Actually,that could be a problem for Sally in the long run (if all of this were true), but just something that jumped out at me.

That follow-up scene is going to be all sorts of fun, destroying the harpy of S.L.A.G.

Glad to see the story continuing.

And don't think everyone didn't see the "the more out-there stuff I've written" line. Our curiosity is thoroughly piqued.

Astrodactyl posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 11:24am

This chapter is close to 15K words, right? Only you make it seem so short...I liked the way Harry reacted, his actions were entirely justifiable. I liked the interactions between Dawn and Gabrielle too. Great work.

Gardengirl posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 11:15am

Oh, how things have changed since TMW. I still always enjoy your writing! Seems an odd choice where you left off... leaving us wondering whether Harry will let loose his inner hurt child and whale the living snot out of his whale-like cousin, or whether his higher and better nature will prevail. Dawn's actions are a bit creepy, but utterly understandable - all that magic, all that experience, yet no actual knowledge of interpersonal relations. I love how Gabby took charge of her. And Gabby's personal development - as opposed to physical development, alas for her - is a joy to behold, too. Thanks for the update! Keep writing, my friend :)

darthme1011 posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 9:51am

Great chapter and Sweet i love xander/faith stuff looking forward to seeing what you do

Wolfric posted a comment on Tuesday 27th May 2014 7:55am

I greatly enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for writing. W.

dogbertcarroll posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 8:50pm

As always I was massively dissapointed... when I reached the end of the chapter and realized I'd have to wait till I could read more of it. Exellent work! Kept me up when I should have gone to bed an hour ago.

BJH posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 12:39pm

Kinda surprised that Ben and Ivan didn't comment on the fact that the 16 year old kid they knew is now 24.

And when does the a images thing come, or did I miss that?

BJH

Tumshie posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 12:28pm

Wonderful once more, a great addition to a favourite story of mine

K Gibbs Winters posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 11:41am

But but but I wasn't ready for the chapter to be over... :(

slayersfan01 posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 5:59am

Great update! I both love and hate that you keep ending with such enticing endings. It keeps me wanting more, but then you would have no more chapters available and I get upset. Anyway, I hope that you continue to keep writing. While I am a diehard Harry/Hermione fan I make an exception for your fics cause I love your writing. Thanks and looking forward to more!

gadriam posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 5:23am

Thanks, and yes, i did catch that acronym and wondered if it was intentional or not 'til your closing words. I really liked this chapter (no surprise there, i always do) and about your changing style, it was quite apparent here. I like it as it gives my imagination more to do. However, a few more environmental notices, or comments on the speaker's inflections during long spoken passages makes it a tad easier to read. I'm still enjoying this massively, and i have full understanding for your streamlining needs. I'm looking forward to the XF-story as there's very few good ones out there like that, and as you treated both of them in Wild Horses, it almost has to be brilliant..=)

Bad things? Yes, i got this update notice on my phone, and had to wait days before i was in front of a proper screen to read it..=)

Keep it up. You are the Master.

g

Jades_steele posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 5:06am

Once again, Thank you very much for the beginning Author's note - Billy Sparks

Chiyo posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 3:57am

Really enjoying this entire story - tons of fun up one side and down the other.

Great news that you're posting more stuff... However is there any way to beg and plead enough to ask that Wild Horses be finished first before you post the Xander/Faith story?

rgshea96789 posted a comment on Monday 26th May 2014 12:39am

Will Dudders ever learn? Really enjoying this story, please keep it going.