morriganscrow posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:53pm for 10 - Antwerp

Excellent chapter!
I really like the in-depth writing of the Delacours.
Great scene between Skeeter and Sybill too.
More please.

Musings of Apathy posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:52pm for 10 - Antwerp

It is hard not to write the same review as always...

"Excellent chapter. Blah Blah Blah...

Thank you for writing..."

But you truly do always write excellent chapters, so I find myself always going back to the truth, that your chapters are excellent. If you ever wanted to expand your writing to fully original works, I think you would find a public at large eager for your works.

In this chapter I liked Aimee's actions and reactions. Her distinction between permission and blessing was great. I nearly expected her to ask to see the diaries, but I realize that she would not be so invasive or careless. If Harry wants to share them, he will do so, and she would never make such a request.

The article in the Prophet is interesting, especially as it is uncredited. In muggle journalism articles are always credited, albeit to pseudonyms at times when the person wants to have anonymity. To have the credit completely missing is telling. It makes me wonder if the duel was mentioned at all in the rest of the paper, and assume that it was not, as you did not mention it. The paper should have reported it, including the mention of the Crucio cast by Malfoy, because it is news and something the public would need to know. Maybe I'm just being too idealistic here? It seems the wizarding world has never heard about the responsibility that outlets of news have to their constituency. Of course, I believe that some (many) real life news outlets have also forgot their responsibility.

The Slytherin Head Boy's response to the Head Girl's idea of asking that a new flying instructor be recommended by Harry is interesting, although not surprising. I would ask where he thought he could get a replacement that would be better suited than one recommended by a professional. Must be prejudice clouding judgement once again. Almost makes you wish for the Slytherin house to be brought back to it's original root ideals, instead of the tripe that they are teaching and spouting now.

Enough of that from me.

Thank you, truly, for entertaining us. I am glad that it entertains you as well.

Mike (MoA)

anonymous5 posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:43pm for 10 - Antwerp

"..and was on top of her senior project..."

yeah, that's one of the most precious lines as I've ever read in fanfic. :D

fountaam posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:35pm for 10 - Antwerp

:)

Cass posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:28pm for 10 - Antwerp

(Dies of happiness)

Fantastic job - a bit less of a focus than I expected, but I thought the finals scenes were tastefully done. Harry and Aimee was fantastic - I like that she's not easily taken in or accepting, because it makes her more credible and realistic in the long run.

The Prophet's story seemed in character (which I didn't know one could do for a newspaper...) and with a great backlash. I'm waiting desperately for more!

noylj posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 6:03pm for 10 - Antwerp

This is one of the few stories where the two lead characters are so interesting, I would enjoy just following them through a "normal" day. No drama, no threats, no plot are needed. The two characters are just so interesting on their own. I said it before, and I'll say it agian, I will be "sad" when this story ends.

Daniel Hensley posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:53pm for 10 - Antwerp

I... I... I... I think that this was one of the all time best chapters ever.

Jon Cottrell posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:53pm for 10 - Antwerp

man, you RULE!
once again an ace read

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:52pm for 10 - Antwerp

This is a marvelous, wonderful chapter. I was surprised by some parts and touched by many.

Lunch with Aimée was a very nice scene. She's a great character and by all appearances will be a great friend to Harry from now on.

The Bond blocking spell was honestly something that I thought would end up being forgotten. I took more as an explicit expression of Hermione's having learnt her lession. But instead, it actually did help them confirm their feelings.

The scene with Trelawney & Skeeter was the biggest surprise. I had started to wonder if there actually was some cabal of piss poor prognosticator behind the scenes. Instead, behold the power of enlightened self interest! :-)

Their evening together reminded me somewhat of WKGQ, but it also emphasized how much more adult this Harry is.

The final consummation was very sweet and tasteful.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.

ursis001 posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:43pm for 10 - Antwerp

Great story and chapter as always.

KLGreen posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:19pm for 10 - Antwerp

well done are you going to write the wedding in this too.

jgkitarel posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:17pm for 10 - Antwerp

Whoa, you don't do things by half, do you?

This was a very well done chapter, with a great deal of emotion involved. More importantly, it had the last bit of emotional growth that Harry and Gabrielle needed to cement their relationship.

Having read the previous chapters several times, I noticed the varied nuances you added to their relationship. It started with Gabrielle trying to subtly win Harry over, and them both having to start back at step one when he found out he was being manipulated.

Once he knew why, and thought about it, he decided to give it a chance. The fact that you factored in the doubts that are a part of the formation of a lasting relationship, gives it a life that many romantic fics lack.

I can imagine that you have found this story, and are still finding it, to be a rewarding challenge.

I look forward to the remaining two chapters.

EricThorsen posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 5:13pm for 10 - Antwerp

Excellent work as usual, and well worth the wait. I really enjoy reading your work, even if I do have to wait a while for it. Thank you for a great chapter and keep up the good work.

Scott Sakraida posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 4:46pm for 10 - Antwerp

A great read like always. Only criticism i would have is that it focuses a little too much on what happened the last chapter. While completely understandable considering what happened last chapter and the length of time between updates; Just seemed like more was detailed to what happened then what is happening or what will.

Prongsie posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 4:26pm for 10 - Antwerp

Hi! I just wanted to say that I completely loved the chapter (I didn't even mind the wait too much, seeing how it was well worth it), but there's something I noticed in this chapter. Look, I'm from Belgium, and Antwerp is one of the major cities there, so Antwerp is a Belgian city, therefor Aimée and Harry would have eaten a Dutch meal and not a German. I don't think a lot of people know this (I mean, Belgium is a tiny country of not too much importance :)), but everything else in your story is so well-documented that I thought you'd appreciate the extra information. Now, I'd just like to thank you again for the wonderful stories you create for us. So: thank you!

Jeconais replied:

*laughs*

Just wait until you read the next chapter. I'm very aware of where Belgium is - I chose it deliberately :) The food choice was deliberate. All will be explained.

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 4:25pm for 10 - Antwerp

*chuckle* Well, at least Rita's matured, even if the rest of the Prophet hasn't. This installment was well worth the wait and I love his future plans.

The ending was a delightful surprise, sealing their committment and bond to each other for the rest of their lifes.

Treck posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 4:15pm for 10 - Antwerp

Bravo! Well worth the wait.

amulder posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 4:04pm for 10 - Antwerp

John the head boy... Hmm, A bit of subtle, maybe even subconscious, jabbing at Kokopelli, who is such a demanding beta?

I must say, I was completely surprised by Rita's handling of Sybill. I bet you had a lot of us fooled, Tim. We were all accepting that in this A/U Sybill was a sneaky credible minor threat to Harry, and it turns out she really was nothing but a fraud.

We seem to be revolving back to Snape as the Prime suspect here, though pensieve-abuse (by Albus) is still a factor, I think.

thanks again,
...art

Philipe posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 3:47pm for 10 - Antwerp

Liked the team name.. :D

Congrats.. I'll wait for the next one to review, i'm to tired right.. maybe i'll review later, on my second reading.. Congrats Tim..

hedwig_edwiges posted a comment on Thursday 19th April 2007 3:39pm for 10 - Antwerp

Thanks.This chapter was everythin I was hoping for and some more.