Comosicus posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 8:26am

That's a nice chapter. It's good to see a different Dumbledore than the overused evil/senile/convinced he's uncorruptible. It has also been refreshing to see a fic that focuses most on things outside the fight with Lord Shorty. It shows you have enough imagination to build a solid background, where focus is on the development of the wizarding world and not on the fight with DE and LV.

I also like that you started to increase your update rate and I hope you will be able to keep up. I look forward to the next chapter.

Hansi_Rahl posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 8:21am

Great chapter!!!

Meneldur posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 8:01am

I really enjoyed this chapter. I liked the real conversation between Fleur and Harry, where they cemented their relationship as they wish for it to be, and not as others want it. Perhaps one day (or in two years, as Harry says), they may choose to take it further, and I would certainly be happy if they do - Fleur is a favorite character of mine, and I think it would work quite well - but that is thier decision in their own time, and I'm glad you let it be that way, instead of trying to force it.

I also enjoyed Fleur's choice of career. Too often authors who want her to shed her shy or hidden personality until now expect her to break into some manly career, proving she can be equal and better than men despite her femininity. I liked your style a lot better, where she does something she likes, no matter what stigma might be attached to it. And in its own way, this is no less hard - as you note, chef is a male dominated occupation.

I also enjoyed the way you handled Albus, and Harry's logical actions at being given his own set of dorms, knowing how to properly use them and get adult supervision, rather than being a typical teenager and throwing responsibility to the winds. An excellent chapter, and I cna't wait for the next one.

supergirl3684 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 7:06am

I liked this chapter. I loved the explinations around everything. I like Harry/Fluer but I'm kinda glad it's not happening...at least yet. I think the reasoning behind it is logical. The whole room idea was awesome. Loving Harry's interaction with Sinatra

immortal7 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 7:03am

nice as always. I actually am enjoying the flow of the relationships. Harry is powerful and rich, but more in influance than material and its a nice change form other plots. I can't wait for more.

dayfox96 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 6:52am

'Time doesn’t match up. She has longer memories of Harry than Harry has of her.' time travel?

lord_silver posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 6:00am

Thanks for posting.

Another amazing chapter.

So Fluer finally gets the stick out of her ass. What's up with the missing memories & when is Hogwarts going to tell Harry about it. It is related to the fact that when Harry was using the Time Dilator he would sleep in his bed & wake up sleeping on the floor.

Also what's up with Harry & Kate. Earlier on both Harry & Kate agreed they would not be good together but now it seems that at least for the present you are pairing Harry up with Kate.

Looking forward to see what happens next.

gadriam posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 5:47am

Brilliant as always. All other great things remembered, i was extremely pleased by your ending. Years ago i read some "Harry gets his own house"-stories. They sucked in a way no reasponsible moderator would ever let me describe. It will be very interesting to see what you can do with the theme. So far, i'm extremely impressed. Thanks.

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Fibinaci posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 5:42am

I really liked how you presented Dumbledore here, this is the headmaster we sort of saw sometimes, when he was acting organically. The bit with him handing a restaurant to Fleur is consistent with how he's acted so far, but assures he'll never see her again. That's a sixteen hour a day, seven day a week job. Have we seen any of his friends fail so far? I wonder how he, and they, would take it.

ILikeToRead posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 5:37am

Another fun chapter and I always look forward to the email that says "A new chapter of Hogwarts' Dawn'. It is nice that Harry is actually using the money to do something to help others and himself. Thanks for sharing!

timbits200 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 5:17am

Really enjoying this story. I like the way it flows, in terms of the narrative and the characters. As you touched on in your author's notes, you have been able to bring a high level of realistic believablility to the characters; take away the magic and they are normal people with strengths and faults which is something I've found is not always balanced. Can't wait until the next part. Cheers.

Orion posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:56am

Great! I like Dumbledore here. I don't mind him being an evil/manipulator, but I'm still partial to grandfather/mentor Dumbledore as he was usually in fan fiction when I started reading these circa book four's publishing.

Thanks for writing and sharing your writing with us.

Addlcove posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:35am

I am seriously loving this story, it just keeps getting better and better!

Silo posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:32am

i think u should turn this in to the happy harry harme fic

Rick D Gale posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:27am

It's good to have you back.

Great chapter! It did seem to jump from place to place, but that just kept it moving.

Love the concept of a new house, but my question is how will this effect his moving to Beauxbatons next year? As well as the other students of the other school. It would almost appear as if now they are all coming to Hogwarts.

Love little Gabby! She's going to be ready for her NEWTS by the time she enters school thanks to Harry.

It will be interesting to see how things work out.

I look forward to your next chapter.

rdgale

gara5289 posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 4:22am

Great chapter and I'm glad that you changed the pairing too, even if that was one of the original things i liked.

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:55am

*laughs* Quite a chapter as Harry again re-arranges everything to suit his needs. Things could get rather "interesting" for any government that endeavored to get in his way. I do like the way things are evolving and I have to admit that I love Hogwarts' expression of regard for him.

Luan Mao posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:54am

What a pleasant surprise to come home from a very long Saturday at work, check FFA on a whim, and find two chapters of this wonderful story. (And one of _Perfect Slytherins_, but _Hogwarts Dawn_ is the jewel.) The kickboxing match went on longer than seemed necessary, but it was generally well done and I'll take you at your word that it was setup for later events. The evolving relationship between Harry and Fleur is well done and a joy to watch. I'm sure you could have written them hooking up after the initial dislike and everything would have been lovey-dovey. I'm sure that what you wrote would have been entertaining and worth reading but, y'know, this is better. A relationship has to be built with a lot of time and effort and respect, and sometimes it just doesn't work regardless. You may take that as coming from my own marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and you may take it as being directed at your story or at your life, as you wish. Related to that, a combination of "one day at a time", "do what you can", and "do what you have to" may help you get through the day. Thank you for writing and sharing.

Davideg posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:51am

i love this story once again thank you for sharing a wonderful chapter please continue to update as life allows

thetaxzombie posted a comment on Sunday 3rd February 2013 3:47am

Sorry about recent personal events, been there, still cynical myself.

Concerning this chapter. In honor of Fluer and her cooking training here are my comments.

This chapter was banquet. A most delicious one at that, savory and filling with a delightful suprise at the end for desert.

Most filling and quite satisifying. I thank you for sharing it.