Tumshie posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 7:40pm

I've just spent some time re-reading the start of your story to refresh my memory of it and found it to be just as enjoyable the second time round.

This chapter was brilliant, one of the most original ways of disposing of Skeeter I've seen in a long time, you do know we'll be looking for a quicker update after how you left this chapter.

Getting away from the story, your work in improving your site is very much appreciated, thank you for putting your time into it.

Carol Layland posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 7:29pm

What a wonderful, amusing story this is turning out to be! As usual with your writing the grammar, spelling and sentence constuction are nearly professional in character. I have read many of your writings and as a former English teacher I am thrilled with what you have done with this concept.; My only real complaint is that you left me with a cliffie and I really will have a problem waiting for the next chapter. Many thanks for this story. Carol

Halimede posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 7:02pm

Wow...so much of that was brilliant that I won't spend time going over it all. Suffice to say, I did NOT expect ANY of that. Very well done. I can't wait for more.

Jack B Nimble posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 6:27pm

Well, I have to admit I needed to go back and read most of the story again to remember what was going on. Such a good story -- silly and outrageous and just fun to read.

This chapter makes a nice addition, keeping the focus on Harry, but still allowing other characters some nice achievements, such as the fight between the guards and the aurors. I like the balance of plots, family, humor, some minor romance.

Thank you again, for all the hard work and for sharing the results.

GremlinXTJ posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:58pm

Yay! I am sooooo happy about the new chapter! But what a way to kill Rita. Nasty! :D

Halimede posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:56pm

There are no words to describe how much I absolutely adore this fic to the umpteenth degree. You're amazing.

BioHazard82 posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:40pm

Great chapter.

Slytherin66 posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:35pm

A fantastic chapter with many twists a most enjoyable read.

A great line "I will make him into an example that will echo through the annals of time." But "You used a shelving charm on a girl" is the best one, I had to read that bit twice to be sure, pure genius and I am so pleased Harry is bringing respect to the Slytherin name by good use of the Parseltongue ability.

Being the parent of a Veela can’t be easy given what Gabrielle already knows but I hope even if it’s in an epilogue Harry marries a Veela.

Its good Harry has people looking out for him and making sure he gets good press or spins events better.

It was nice gesture from Harry to give Annie an opportunity to do what she wants.

Its sweet Gabrielle is so possessive of Harry and being so adored and needed will be a new experience for Harry and there is no better way to deal with fair weather friends or fangirls than to be looking after someone.

What was Gabrielle’s wand core, Veela hair like her sister’s.

Ice Cream would make watching the tasks even better.

I loved what Harry did to Ludo and I hope Snape suffers because of his actions, at least Harry has a very public reason to go to France, Hogwarts and the Ministry are dangerous and not to be trusted.

A very clever way to locate the girls and a good use for the chamber the squid would enjoy the chance of view. The Twins had to enjoy themselves they are sure to make Hogwart’s a History. The Champions arrived in style Fleur seems much less of a cow in this chapter which I am pleased about as I like her.

Thanks for having it be a girl Harry missed most as the books made Harry out to be gay or really sad given he missed such a poor friend.

Harry’s made a friend out of the squid and the Merpeople most unusual yet welcome. I wonder if Harry owns any places with a big lake the squid might like a holiday.

All four victims’ nice word choice and well spoken by Fleur. Thanks for the love hug as well it would be terrifying being kidnapped and kept under water.

International co-operation has been achieved against ever holding the Tournament again I think or Hogwarts hosting it.

Lisa might get respect from the Goblins or the Veela for her knife use, cheers for telling us who’s blood was on her knife I hope he will have a scar or the blood can be used in some nasty or painful way to hurt the man a ritual would be good too and Riddle does need a nose and there is none bigger than Snape’s.

Gabrielle would look cute even throwing fire balls but well done to her helping. Given that a French citizen was taken and some hurt not to mention a Veela there would be one big international incident.

It’s good to know Poppy is not a mindless follower of Albus as she is often a mystery as to where her loyalty is to her patients or to the school.

A most unexpected yet brilliant end for Rita and a good attitude readjustment for Draco.

A Veela king and Queen is rare but a very effective way to contact the Queen who can then summon the Prime Minister. It welcome that Harry has so many friends and supporters as he was so isolated in the books making his task and life way harder than it should have been.

Melissa’s anger at the cupboard was touching I look forward to the Dursley’s being crushed.

A brilliant line "If you’re just a secretary, shut up and let your superiors deal with this." It’s usually assumed she is very powerful but if she just was the secretary of the Minister and a poor one at that it would explain much.

I so enjoyed Percy being put in his place he always seemed so smug in the films.

Rodomontade a great word to use and one I will need to remember as I did not know it until today.

Melissa was exceptional as Harry’s council. You are right Magical law is a mess when it should be much simpler thanks to truth potions, oaths and contracts.

It’s hard not to bash Albus given the mistakes he has made and continues to make when he has the means to correct them or just do better.

Thanks for this chapter I look forward to the next I like the changes to the site as well by the way.

ED PLATT posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:32pm

Thanks for updating this story i really am enjoying reading it.Iloved harry's reactions thru out the chapter they were spot on.And of course watching fudge make a fool of himself is always a fun read.Keep upb the great writing.

DasRaven posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:18pm

I gotta say I love all of your stories. I hope you keep the great work coming.

yako posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 5:12pm

Nooooooo!!!

don't end a chapter like that!!!!!

where is the rest??

ok, u understand my revolt

And by the way, it's excelent like always

Silly_Billy posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:57pm

A Water Wonderland for the Giant Squid?

Genius!

AbnormalPanda_242 posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:50pm

It is truly brilliant to see a new chapter of this story - long awaited but well deserving. I first started reading this story a long time ago, and the joy that I felt from that automated email today is indescribable. I remember hankering over the keyboard at the ending of the last chapter, too far back to remember, and wishing for more. Shortly afterwards, I read everything other of interest on this website (and trust me, almost all of it was). However, nothing ever beat your work for me - especially not 'Hope' (I love your portrayal of the Delacours, especially Gabrielle in this version).

What always makes me smile about your writing is not neccessarily the humour - its often just how clever it is. How you raise such valid points (about a universe that technically doesn't exist - my old English teacher would probably kill me about now. She despaired at my inability to call characters 'Characters' and not 'People'.) That Amelia is a biased judge is absolutely true, and a point skimmed over in most works.

So say that you write for pleasure - its true. Say that the quality is declining? Absolutely not.

However, saying that you've resorted to cliche? Somehow you manage to turn the height of over-doneness and already-formed-expectations into something completely unique. That is the reason that I always return to your website, and most specifically, your page. Carry on writing code - it's fun - but carry on writing words too!

BioHazard82 posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:47pm

Great chapter.

dancaqueen posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:32pm

Love this story, plz update soon.

Todd Rodgers posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:23pm

As always, it was a thrill to see an update from you. I still reread pretty much everything on the site by you at this point, and some stuff I had captured long long ago :)

I sincerely enjoyed Skeeter getting her comeuppance in this fashion. I was wondering if the galleon bet stemmed from the $5 bets that the best friends on "Ed" used to have, or if I'm just missing that much of popular culture. Probably the latter.

The cell invasion and the trial were probably the most interesting parts for me so far. I think you could have gone into more detail into what happened to the bodyguards by the aurors -- you normally write the action so very well that that portion to be ... not waived off, but mostly bypassed is disappointing. I'm hoping that the gory details come out at trial, on Danovision projection.

Absolutely great read as always and I hope that you continue to write many more stories. I will point out that I've also adored your Addam's family tale and hope you have more coming there as well.

katie4 posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:22pm

As always an entertaining chapter. I always look forward to reading your work. Keep up the good work.

Katherine

dogbertcarroll posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 4:08pm

Arrggghhh you always leave me wanting another chapter when I finish!

mexpems posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 3:50pm

Exiciting, to say the least,

Celevon posted a comment on Saturday 3rd March 2012 3:49pm

That was brilliant! Although I would never attempt to bite bug, I would just squish it! That it turned out to be Rita Skeeter, an unregistered Animagus, was priceless! Although you say that Dumbledore is not evil, I would make any effort to avoid him, and make sure that he would no longer be in any control of anyone and have him answer to what he has done in regards to Harry and his friends! I hope you have plans on getting back at Snape.