By Jeconais
Reviews
Tenchifew posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 7:21pm
Great story, great chapter.
The description of the new common room was inspiring.
Looking forward to see how the situation between Harry Fleur and Kate will proceed.
Thank you for writing.
gregstar posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 6:52pm
Like? I effing love this. A new chapter cannot fail to bring a smile to my face.
I hope that Kate and Harry will be getting together a lot more. I think she is a really great for for him.
I would love to single out some of the others but I can't because I like how you have written all of Harry's friends.
Thank you for updating and I am thoroughly looking forward to the next one.
Thanks
Slytherin66 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 5:56pm
A good chapter.
I am pleased Harry wanted to keep some things private even if he was overruled as much of his life is already in the public domain, private times would be few and far between. I am surprised Fleur wanted things made public. I am really sad about Harry/Fleur but a good reason was given she has lots more growing up and living to do before she could be with Harry as an equal.
A most unusual job for Fleur and nothing like she usually does but if she can cook as well as she looks she could conquer the world or at least the male population.
Uncle Harry has a nice ring to it, I could easily picture Harry as a problem solver.
I liked Albus in this chapter he gave off the vibe of being wise and knowing when to act by having Minerva come to him, the knowledge Harry and others are leaving will hit her hard and make Albus look calm having had time to think about things and get used to the idea. Giving Harry freedom but with a safe place to come home to if needed is a good way for Albus to apologise for his mistakes although I don’t think he should be forgiven for it considering the odd visit could have worked wonders and made Harry’s life better.
"And the most divisive" was a perfect way to describe those students Harry and the twins especially.
I am most pleased Harry is no longer a Gryffindor, they were never much of a family and did turn on him often I am glad Harry is colder he would need to be and it makes the warmer or happier aspect of himself all the stronger because of the comparison.
Nasher and Thrasher are great names and its so nice to see those characters do something outside their usual roles as its super rare for them to be liked and skilled.
I do like it when Albus does not know everything and knows when he is out matched as it makes the Headmaster seem more human and that makes him easier to like.
A great and very Harry line "He didn’t bother with Legilimency; the spell always left him cold. He much preferred his instincts."
Making a Veela happy is a must and a worthwhile bonus.
Harry is wise not to trust the Goblins completely and if a Goblin war starts any time soon Harry would be nearly as vulnerable as others.
A more tactile Fleur is good and Gabrielle in Harry’s lap is always such a cute image.
Hogwarts does love Harry but their own common room is needed rather badly. A good detail about Victor the chance to be really alone would be hard to come by in a magical castle and so far from home for many of the students.
The flirting between Harry and Aurora was well done and I am so pleased she is involved in the story as she is such an overlooked character.
"Do you have anything to confess?" such a wonderful thing to be asked when you walk in a room it can mean something good or bad. I was having a nostalgic moment. Harry’s reply was good and could only be used on non-family members.
I would like Harry to marry Fleur or a Veela by stories end even if you are cynical (which I am sorry about) but I don’t think anyone else would be as good for him or worthy of him considering his power, life and what he has accomplished and endured. Harry is too unique to settle for a normal woman and I like the intense and complete love a Veela wife could provide Harry he deserves the best possible counterpart and to be happy as he has made so many others happy and helped achieve their dreams.
Thanks for this chapter I look forward to the next.
EvilGenius posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:50pm
It has been a pleasure following your story. I would appreciate more frequent updates or at least official update schedule, but as long as you keep writing I'm good.
dogbertcarroll posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:33pm
I like the fact that you aren't forcing a pairing. I'd much rather things just work out however the story directs. I spent a lot of time laughing while reading this. Excellent work!
Lee Dickie posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:30pm
Another great update. I think my favourite part is how Harry is developing into a responsible adult rather than an angst ridden teen. Thanks
Nights Silhoutte posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:24pm
A great chapter, keep it up.
Bilypt posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 2:24pm
Awesome can't wait to the next chapter!
Congratulations for write a amazing story!!!
arapto1984 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 1:44pm
I liked the Fleur scene, I loved your take on Dumbledore and the fact that Minerva comes across as a bitch/evil agrees with me, I liked the new pad but the best part of the fic was the very last sentence. Awesome!
AzurePrince posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 1:36pm
Finally the new chapter! I was beyond excited to see chapter 10. Please don't take so long with the next one, please. Nice chapter, didn't expect a new house... are you making it so they stay in Hogwarts for the next year rather than go to Beuxbatons? (I don't expect you to answer that question btw) Would be so cool if there was something between Arora and Harry!
Amamama posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 11:43am
Woohoo! I love the way this fic is growing, how Harry is developing and everything. The explanation of Fleur's haughtiness is brilliant, because isn't it always like that in life? We play roles, and sometimes we play the roles we do because we're afraid of parts of ourselves. Now, I haven't read that many fics with a sentient Hogwarts, but I have to say this is the best version. I'm totally in love with her.
As for the idea of "true-love-soul-bond-binding-life-is-beautiful" I agree that it's a nice idea, but even as one who's been in the same relationship for close to 24 years I wouldn't claim is like floating on a pink cloud. Life deals the cards, and sometimes you get a shitty hand and thankfully your partner is better off and can help. Other times you're not that lucky.
Lordamnesia posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 11:03am
So very very well done! I don't know if your leading to a pairing at all, or just going to end it with several options open in the future. Keep up the awesome work, any updates from you are great!
ladysavay posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 10:32am
I really, really, liked this chapter. The Albus/Minerva dialogue was very good. It was nice to see Albus FINALLY getting a clue and laying down the facrts of life to his Deputy Head.
I do have to say, though, I'm feeling sort of sad for Hogwarts, and that is down to you for making this non-speaking, semi-sentinent, building seem lonely, needy, and abused. Here she has this thing for Harry and he obviously cares for her, yet he's going to be leaving for Beauxbatons next year. It makes me sigh.
I am anxiously waiting for more. Good on ya.
Savay
GinnyMyLove posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 10:08am
You keep saying "there is no true love in this fic" when in reality, its way too early to admit that this is going to be Harry/Gabby in the end. She's the only one that really understands him and accepts him even knowing the darkness inside. Anyone who thinks Fleur is nearly perfect for him discount Gabby because she is too young (with reason).
Basically, Harry is going to be a playboy until Gabriel is old enough to date, and then he's going to be wrapped around her little finger, right where he always belonged anyway.
Best of both worlds, you get Harry the philanderer, he may even get Fleur eventually, but in a few years (barring some sort of magical maturity on Gabriel's part thanks to all that glowing) he realizes he's been in love with Gabriel all along. He can fall for her, and not be sexually attracted to her...at least not for a few years. About the time he can't let her into his bed, is about the time she will realize she wants him that way.
Come on, I know its cliche, especially because you love a good Harry/Gabby fic, but it fits so WELL! Please don't intentionally write off the idea just because you didn't want to be cliche, I hate when a perfectly good cliche is written off.
Meanwhile, I'm writing my French Twist story where Harry grows up in a bordello and is thus a ladies man with a different set of morals. I hope you don't mind if I steal your Harry's characterization later down the road, he's only like 3 at the moment.
Love your work as always, I'll try to remember to review more often but I couldn't put this down long enough to review until I got to the end. My ADD kicked in and I hyperfocused (read all 10 in about 5 hours) After reading this I'm ready to pick back up my writing, which has been barren for about 6 months. You are always great inspiration, and trying to come close to your level has always been a goal of mine.
Keep it up!
joeBob posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 10:02am
Another enjoyable chapter. Thanks for posting.
twilightwanderer posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 9:29am
Just rereading this because of the new chapter, and I had a thought based on your rationale for choosing kick-boxing. When Harry gets to France he should do some cross-training in Savate, or maybe have him pick up a little Bartitsu over the summer if you want to go really obscure :-) As always, your stories are as good the third or fourth time through as they are the first. Cheers
Drake posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 9:01am
The relationships that are evolving are definitely organic, and represent some of your, if not the most, human relationships of any of your fics. Too often people write stories that so and so are so great and definitely belong together. You have veered, and shown their faults, their desires, and the condition of the human soul to such a degree that I am often left in awe. Keep up the good work, this is possibly the most human Harry I've read in at least two years, if not more.
P.S. It's actually nice seeing a Rich Harry that makes believable investments. I can't tell you how anoying it is to all of a sudden have a super business savvy Harry making billions before the first chapter is over, especially after his immediate emancipation granted by a prophetic Sirius.
P.S.S. If this was a Lemon I could definitelys see a Harry/Harem chapter in which Hogwarts solidifies her essence inside the Room of Requirements. But, at the same time I see her as a maternal essence that just wants to create bonds of friendship.
preier posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 8:43am
very much liked the way fleur and harry develop their relationship in this chapter. a whole lot of respect and sexual attraction and wisdom.
as always, thank for sharing your stories.
Zicou posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 8:33am
Another awesome chapter!
Continuuuuuue,
Z.
FireStar01 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 7:24pm