tdougla posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:34pm for 10 - Antwerp

Great chapter! I really love this story. Can't wait to read the ending and knowing there's more in the pipe helps with the wait :)

If you would forgive me, I have one nitpicking editing note. In this chapter you stated that Aimée was forced to retire because she was 65. I reread the story, because it had been a while since I'd gone over it, and in one of the begining chapters Gabrielle mentions that her mother doesn't look like she is in her fifty's.

Stupid and irrelevent to the story as a whole but it jumped out at me when I was reading. The fact that that was the only error of note that I picked up is a testement to you and your betas as I am the type to look for things like that.

Again, thank you for the time it took all of you to work on this and keep up the good work!

Jeconais replied:

That's why I added the line about her using Muggle Makeup to make her look older. She was forced to retire because she had worked at the company for 45 years and her records say that she joined when she was 20...

Finbar posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:34pm for 10 - Antwerp

Damm! That is a good ending to a great chapter. Thinking about the situation in England, the Minister, Headmaster and Daily Prophet Editor are the three most influential people in England. However they are all portrayed as backward, small minded and petty. I'm imagining that all three will be gone by the end of the story, replaced with people of vision? Percy Weasley Minister for Magic: The Paperwork Prince!

draxomulus posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:28pm for 10 - Antwerp

Okay, Jeconais... I would like to further commend you on this excellent story. Once again, I must admit that my girlfriend and I like Harry/Ginny pairings in stories, but for once, we seem to have found an extremely talented writer who captivates us to the point that we don't care about the pairing. We love the fact that you have developed Harry into a more mature, pro-active character that J.K. Rowling just didn't seem to grasp in the books. Gabrielle is a perfect balance to the character you have evolved Harry into for this story.
We applaud you for dedicating so much time to ensure that your readers are rewarded for their patience that, at times, seems to waver ever so slightly. :-D (Not us, though, we only found your story fairly recently, so our wait wasn't nearly as long as some of the other readers.) Thank you, once again, for taking the time out of your life to brighten ours.

Draxomulus +1

Rick D Gale posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:25pm for 10 - Antwerp

I am so glad you are finishing this story! You paint a very real and compelling picture where Harry could actually fall in love with Gabrielle. But then, I don't think I've read any of your stories that hasn't been just top-notch.

In a different world I think it would be great to see this - or any of your other stories - on the big screen.

Thank you for an enjoyable trip into the world of Harry Potter

rdg2000

Roary posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:25pm for 10 - Antwerp

Lovely! Its hard to blame you for making us wait so long for this. Hope is the definitive Harry/Gabrielle out in fanfic world.
Bravo!

DvorakQ posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 9:17pm for 10 - Antwerp

Awesome. This has been my favorite story of yours. Thank you.

Ken Warner posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:49pm for 10 - Antwerp

too stunned at this time to do more than give a standing ovation and clap till my hands hurt.

thanks so much - It seems that every story you write Tim is worth the wait.

warmest regards

Potter Thinker posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:31pm for 10 - Antwerp

This was quite extraordinary, well thought out and well constructed.

jodec123 posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:27pm for 10 - Antwerp

Amazing.

Hilary McKenna posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:24pm for 10 - Antwerp

Yeah! A new chapter, and a great new chapter! Please, please write more soon. I would really love to see Snape and Dumbledore get their comeuppance as well.

Wolfric posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:22pm for 10 - Antwerp

Wonderful! I am enjoying this story a great deal. I agree the prophet article is a fine stroke. I liked the bit about why Ron learned to cook. I like Harry as the sauve sophisticate and I like Gabrielle; I guess I like pretty much everything about the story. I am looking forward to Harry sorting out Hogwarts & Dumbledore. Thank you. W.

lovin'yourwork2much posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 8:12pm for 10 - Antwerp

An excellent chapter, complete with all the small little touches that come to together to form one of the most enjoyable fanfiction story anywhere. The scenes in this chapter were what I've been waiting for since chapter 2. I loved this story and I look forward to the last 2 chapters.

P.S. This is my first review to you and while i have your attention let me tell you I absolutely love Perfect Situations ,The Price and These Dreams

Meg posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:55pm for 10 - Antwerp

Sweet Merlin On A Bike.

The emotional intensity of this chapter's made me lightheaded.

Can't think of anything else right now. LOL

Thanks, Tim.

Meg

Christina C. Keimig posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:51pm for 10 - Antwerp

Wonderful chapter! More than worth the wait.

BJH posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:36pm for 10 - Antwerp

P.S. Oh, and that line from the article: "Malfoy, his grey eyes revealing the depth of his betrayal" was a great throw back to Rita's line in GoF about Harry's eyes swimming with the ghosts of his past. Another great touch that sets your work so far above everyone else's.

BJH

BJH posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:23pm for 10 - Antwerp

First let me say how thrilled I was to actually see that I was able to contribute, even if in such a small way, to this marvelous story. Seeing my handle there was a thrill and a little piece of fanfic immortality for this humble fellow (so He is correct).

This was a really great chapter, but then again they all are, and the wait was worthwhile, especially considering that two more chapters are in the pipeline! I love how you evolved the relationship between Harry and Gabriel so smoothly. Hermione's little charm worked well and it was a nice touch how you turned it around on her to give her more work to duplicate the effect for herself and Ron.

Is that all there is to Trelawney? Just a minor revenge plot? Somehow I'm not sure but I suppose I'll have to wait to see. But I loved how Rita read her from the Gospel, sent her home, sold her out to Percy, and then used her for protection on the opinion piece she already wrote! She is a pip that one.

I assume the protections on the ring will come into play when Malfoy tries to get his revenge. Will he do it at the upcoming Quidditch match? It seems to be the thing his life revolves around. Which brings up another nice touch, how Flint stalked off rather than completing the course and admitting defeat. A telling fault that opens the door to his, and by association Slytherin's weaknesses and what Snape/Malfoy have done to Hogwarts in general. Even the Headboy and girl; he's a prat and she figures if you can't beat 'em, shag 'em. And to get back to the ring, I assume Gabby won't take it off and therefore it will have to be hidden until after the match, and assumably Malfoy's attack. Or will you be Hitchcockian (if that is even a word) and tease us with Malfoy getting closer and closer to the unsuspecting Gabby only to have her slip on the ring at the last moment?

Anyways, thanks for a most enjoyable evening reading this chapter and I look forward to another soon (hopefully).

BJH

scott2 posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:17pm for 10 - Antwerp

Just when I was getting desperate for a good read, you deliver :)

patsh posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:16pm for 10 - Antwerp

Well worth the very long wait. This chapter reaffirms the fact that this is my favorite piece of fan fiction. Thank you.

DJ posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 7:07pm for 10 - Antwerp

WOW You are at the top of your game. I was sooo worth the wait thanks. I am glad they are safe now. One question "Gabrielle smiled suddenly as the reason for Durham sprang to her mind" why Durham? Did I miss somthing in the story? Any way thanks agin.

Wolff posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:58pm for 10 - Antwerp

Awesome. I can't wait until we have the rest, so I can sit down and read the whole thing together. It's an amazing story in pieces, but I think it will truly shine when it's taken as a whole. Thank you, you've made the wait worthwhile.