Cassie_Heart posted a comment on Friday 18th April 2008 7:46pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

it is really good to see others creativity and i really like how this is starting it is the most romanicle adventurous beginning to a tale i have ever read i think. it is funny, sweet, and exactly the title just a girl and a boy holding to nothing but HOPE. the one thing that can break someone or make someone. HOPE...HOPE...HOPE. even when i say it slow it still doesnt lose its meaning the only thing that many cling to, to save there lives. but now i am speaking to deep even for this wonderful beginning to a tale. PLEASE keep writing cause i love it, it is so great. sorry i must say it again. the one thing that helps me and so many others get up in the morning for HOPE.

delta16669 posted a comment on Thursday 22nd November 2007 7:33pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

I just want to say that this is about my second or third time rereading this particular story and that 1) You're good at writing 2) I enjoy it and 3) It can be a real pick me up for when people are feeling down.

Thanks

Alex Austin posted a comment on Thursday 15th November 2007 12:31am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Feels like Harry got Shanghaied into teaching...

Aurilia posted a comment on Thursday 11th October 2007 8:29pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

Interesting premise. I assume that this won't be incorporating aspects of DH or HBP, right?

Lady_Hope posted a comment on Saturday 25th August 2007 7:00pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

and im reading this again.
good good.

Scott Spieler posted a comment on Monday 13th August 2007 2:37am for 1 - Beauxbatons

This is an interesting twist. Now we learn just why Harry never seems to have any relationships.

Scott

Daily Prophet Reporting posted a comment on Wednesday 6th June 2007 1:58am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Tim,

Here I am, taking another leap into the rough waters of a non-H/G fic, but in this case you knew exactly how to greet me. In the first segment I almost felt like I was reading a first-person perspective on The Season (may it rest in peace in the land of long-forgotten fics).

Jesting aside, though, Harry's spectacular injury and the media circus were pretty darn clever ways to start a story. They're the perfect excused to get Harry out of familiar places, giving you control over the setting as the as the action. And if it's one thing I've learned about your stories, it's that literary freedom is something you exploit well.

I definitely enjoyed Hermione and Ron's clever and manipulative efforts to convince Harry to go to France, and I was pleasantly amused to see Dobby show up in this like he did in WKGQ. I'm also intrigued by Gabrielle, especially in her incredibly organized approach to understanding Harry. It almost seems like you're mixing Fleur's attributes with Hermione's attention to detail, which is certainly a combination with a lot of potential.

I also rather appreciated Gabrielle listing Hermione alongside Cho as the major women in Harry's life. But if she's got every clipping from the Daily Prophet, what else is she going to think?

What didn't I like? Well, this is the third novel-length fic of yours that I've read, and in all three your female lead has committed herself to Harry before he even knows she's interested in him. Admittedly, that makes the most sense here, where you've got the freedom of working with a non-human character, but I would have been nice to see a little variation in the routine.

The secret bargaining before Harry even comes into the story is also something you've done before, and in this case I was somewhat put off by how readily Hermione joined in. I appreciated Ron's resistance and can even understand how eventually came to agree, but Hermione never even tried to stand up for Harry. Is she so perspective that she immediately concluded the plan would be in his best interest?

Really, though, those are pretty esoteric complaints. All in all, I think you've set a very interesting stage so far. I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

-KC

Viridian posted a comment on Thursday 31st May 2007 6:20pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

Finally I get to read this... now that this is pretty much complete and I won't drive myself to the brink of madness waiting to find out what happens next!

(Not a bash on the time between chapters, but a commentary on how addictive your writing can be! David Eddings prompts the same restraint before I'll buy the first book in a new series, so you're in good company...)

It's interesting that Ron is the voice of reason and responsibility in that discussion... but it makes sense that he would see Harry's viewpoint better. Hermione seems to want what's best for people, whether they do or not, and that hasn't changed. You let Ron grow up - bravo!

The byplay between the Golden Trio in Harry's flat was also nicely done. Adult friends who've known each other for years and years get this comfortable around each other - if they are lucky. It also complements the earlier scene and reinforces that they both really do want to help Harry (making the deception more palatable).

The summary at the very end was also nicely done, and makes Gabby a much more sympathetic character.

Lady_Hope posted a comment on Saturday 19th May 2007 6:35am for 1 - Beauxbatons

So, i finished TMW and read some of your other stories but i fianlly am out of things to read and then it occured to me "HOPE"! So, now i'm reading this! YIPPE for me. I like it so far. i was wondering, though, ni the majority of your stories that i've read, dumbledore is portrayed almost as evil. is there a reason for that?

MonkeyAxman1302 posted a comment on Saturday 5th May 2007 12:38am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Really interesting first chapter. I'm interested to see if he blows up when he finds out he is being manipulated.
I like the magical glasses, it was a nice touch to what most authors would have left to Harry just beiing super powered and able to do anything with a wave of a hand.

I like the subtle power he seems to have, its quite nicely being revealed.
Thanks for writing.
Monkey

nonjon posted a comment on Monday 12th March 2007 6:43am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Re-reading this, I once again discover another idea or concept I unwittingly 'borrowed' from you without permission. This time it was the visual of a Harry versus Viktor Quidditch match, where Harry grabs the snitch leaves his broom and thrusts his arm up after falling (I think my scene is different enough you won't care, but if you're wondering and want me to change it, it's at the end of this chapter).

Not too long ago, I re-read This Means War and realized that in old fics I'd appropriated bits about humping McGonagall's leg and getting a unicorn to test Ginny's chastity. Probably a bunch of other scenes, gags, or one-liners were also impinging on unintentional homage territory.

Pretty soon I may just have to re-read all your fics before I start writing or those 'ideas' I may come up with could be frighteningly similar to fics I've not read in years.

Then again, thinking about the number of supposed turf wars between Mermen and Veela in fanfics, I'd imagine you're somewhat accustomed to this.

Still a good fic here. My reservations about the unavoidable 'forced' love remain, but you get us readers to ignore the circumstances and enjoy this fic.

the_goblets13 posted a comment on Monday 19th February 2007 4:24pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

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the_goblets posted a comment on Sunday 7th January 2007 11:10am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Congratulations! You've been nominated for an award at The Goblets!

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xBizzle posted a comment on Friday 8th September 2006 10:31am for 1 - Beauxbatons

WoOt for UK consentual laws.

xBizzle posted a comment on Friday 8th September 2006 10:30am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Fantastic! I have read this once before, but I believe that I left any comments. This time I will. I love how Ron and Hermoine have turned out married and this is set in their early twenties. I also like the idea on how you got Harry to be in France. Off to the next chapter...

JThompson6577 posted a comment on Sunday 13th August 2006 6:06pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

I want you to know, this isn't a flame, though it might look like one. I've read most of your stuff and enjoy it, barring your H/Ginny stuff as I am not fond of the pairing.

I had wanted to read some H/Gab and tried this one. I really tried it, but the ideea of Ron and Hermione willfully conspiring to manipulate Harry is entirely disgusting to me.

I won't be reading any more of this.

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Monday 26th June 2006 7:55am for 1 - Beauxbatons

The backwards somersault was thrilling but worrying. Just occurred to me: Where’s Ginny? Love the mating. It really wouldn’t do her any good to tell him though. Great story so far.

Tumshie posted a comment on Saturday 25th February 2006 4:41am for 1 - Beauxbatons

Gabrielle a minor? The age of consent for sexual intercourse in the UK is 16, not sure about France.

phsname posted a comment on Sunday 25th December 2005 11:41pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

normally, i dont like venturing outside of harry/ginny ships, but damn...im impressed with this so far.

great job!!

haha...i think it's funny tho, ur characterization of gabrielle came to me as sort of a cross between a lot of the fanfic characterizations of Ginny and Hermione.

lol.

:D

The Resident posted a comment on Friday 25th November 2005 12:48pm for 1 - Beauxbatons

Nice start, but I didn't see any difference in the first chapter that you mentioned in the note in chapter six. I went back to the copy on my HD and checked word for word and couldn't find any changes.