Stone Cold posted a comment on Monday 14th November 2005 1:22am for 4 - Ilfracombe

Wow. Another excellent part.

Loving that the old Quiddich gang is getting back together.

And I really loved how you sorted the houses.

A very good part. And I can't wait for more.

Jamie posted a comment on Sunday 13th November 2005 11:28pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

Another awesome chapter :) Man, that`s what I get for not checking for updates over the weekend! haha! I made myself wait longer. ;) lol. But s`ok; surprisingly, I survived. :-D hahaha. Anyway, a really great chapter. I loved all of the interactions in it. Yay for Harry bouncing Ferret Boy into the wall! *GRIN* And Dumbledore? What on earth is he up to right now? :( Sigh. That man`s so crafty. hhehehe, I love how Oliver is all up-in-arms about Flint helping Draco. ;) Yeah, Hogwarts is going down, and I don`t just mean in the Tournament. ... :) good of Harry to get the old Gryffindor Team together to help Beaubaxtons. :) I imagine that the next chapter will hold a bit of Harry vs. Ron and Hermione (mostly Hermione). I`m curious when the other students will find out about Gabrielle and Harry, but I`m betting it`ll be a few weeks (in story-time, I mean); they`re both circumspect people. :) Oops! Work`s over, time to head home! :-D hehehe. Thanks for helping kill the last hour of my day. *grin*

Zach posted a comment on Sunday 13th November 2005 9:31pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

I thought it was wonderful. I can't wait till the next chapter.

Louis posted a comment on Sunday 13th November 2005 7:07pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

Good, very good, as always. "Shoot a gift horse in the mouth"? LOL

sami posted a comment on Saturday 12th November 2005 3:07pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

I just happened to notice that there were two new chapters to Hope... Something I'd been secretly hoping for, while fearing that this story had gone on hiatus for good. I really like the story! I liked the two first chapters, and I like the two next ones equally well. :D And if we're being completely blunt, I don't even have anything to suggest on how to make it better. I like the pairing, I like the sports touch, and I stomached the angsting too. A very tasty fic, all in all, one that I just can't wait to have another sweet bite of. :D~

patrik svensson posted a comment on Saturday 12th November 2005 1:27pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

grejt story,
keep upp the good work.

Opinions are like assholes.
Everyone has one - but some just smell worse than others.

brad posted a comment on Saturday 12th November 2005 12:38am for 4 - Ilfracombe

Well, after all the furore in the group last weekend, and all the (extreme!?) theories that Harry might take being postulated, it was nice to get some more 'canon' to guide us along. So we have Harry being mature, as well as the more predictable self-sacrificing. In fact, that was the theme of this chapter, I guess ... how our heroes are all growing up? Harry thinking about that himself, and remarking on same to various parties; Ron being mature, Hermione still working some things out.

Very nice ... even comfortable ... to be able to trust Harry to do the right thing. Particularly given the paths some of the group were discussing might be possible!

Actually it's 'comfortable' too to anticipate a straight-out courtship in the chapters ahead, rather tha the usual convoluted romance that most fanfics fabricate. Although I suppose TMW! got to that stage about midway or so.

(You're not going to throw a spanner in the works along the way while Harry woos Gabby, are you? Perhaps this reader shouldn't be quite so complacent!)

Thank you for the chapter.

Dax posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 7:42pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

I have just finished reading Ch's 3 & 4 of this excellent story. I was almost leaping for joy when I saw that you had updated it. I zipped through both chapters in 30 min and then read them again because they were that enjoyable. I love the way that Ron was right (and the voice of reason for a change). Harry was Harry (noble till the end) but that is a good thing. I like your take on the characters (with a few exceptions at times but can't be happy all the time right?) and eagerly await the next chapter.

Manatheron posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 7:16pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

heh, things are really starting to pick up arn't they?

Can't wait to see where you go with this!

knight_hax0r posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 5:39pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

This is an excellent story and that I was plesantly surprised that any Harry/girl Fic without Ginny being the girl, could be as good or feel like it was natural! I praise you as an author that could pull it off wonderfully.

stu posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 3:18pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

another excellent chapter, interested to know how harry will deal with hermione as she should have known better. you have harry in perfect form, knowing that he will do the right thing no matter what the cost. keep up the good work cant wait for the next chapter

Macabro posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 2:38pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

I like it a lot. Hope you continue as soon as posible.

Rob posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 12:44pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

I loved the interaction between Harry and everyone at Hogwarts. The fact that Harry claimed he was under the Imperious Curse was just brilliant.

I'm still not sure I like your portrayal of Hermione in this story, well other than the strong-willed portion, but Ron was great asking what's in it for Harry and as he turned on the Delacours. I still think that their justification, since they didn't know about how the Mating affected him, was to simply say they saw it as setting up two of their friends. They had known her through the Weasley gatherings and seemed nice enough, and when they were told about her Mating herself they figured that he wasn't having any luck on his own and maybe they could have a chance. I doubt that at least Ron (and I doubt Hermione either) would allow her to come within 100km of him if they thought badly of her or didn't know her, and they figured he could always break the bond if it was that bad for him (or Ron might've suggested keeping her as a very attractive mistress). Anyway, I can't wait to see what you have Harry do with Twiddle Dees and Twiddle Dumb.

Keep up the good work.

Shawn Pickett posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 12:06pm for 4 - Ilfracombe

Oh that was just brilliant! Harry's answer to the Gabriel situation was about as good as he could give, hopefully things will work out for him. The part with Harry showing up to Hogwarts was very amusing, though it seems that Albus really has his head burried up his arse. I don't know what his plan is, but I hope that Harry can screw it up for him. Great chapter, thank you.

Hoss posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 7:57am for 4 - Ilfracombe

I'm looking forward to the match and enjoying this story quit a lot. Keep on wrighting. Thanks

Nimloki posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 7:25am for 4 - Ilfracombe

Goodness, this is turning into a very riveting story. I really couldn't see making it work with Gabrielle. But you have turned this into wonderful story. I really feel for the two of them and you're making the relationship move at a very warm gentle pace even if the rest of their lives are speeding along at a dangerous and tumultous pace.

Also it was a cool surprise to see this chapter so shortly after the last. Please continue writing your vision and ignore all us whiners!

jon posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 6:05am for 4 - Ilfracombe

Ack! I swear, your stories are fascinating and enthralling like the Veelas! Love it! I like this new look Harry, and looking forward to how he clears it with his friends......I'm a HG shipper, but I'm completely taken in with your unusual pairing....
You da man! Go go go!

Bobmin356 posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 3:24am for 4 - Ilfracombe

One thing caught my eye rereading this. Does Hermione have some sort of tracking spell on Harry and does he know about it? If not he's got another reason to be annoyed at them.

Machiavelli Jr posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 2:08am for 4 - Ilfracombe

Oh yes. This is going to be a very satisfying tournament. Is Harry's reaction to Malfoy channelling James? In canon Harry's never got the hang of that superb disdain, though he was better in HBP. All very good, though I bet Ron will be supporting anyone but Durmstrang. Domestic strife ahead? KUTGW and here's hoping Chapter 5 comes back from the betas soon.

Camille posted a comment on Friday 11th November 2005 1:23am for 4 - Ilfracombe

I simply loved it!! Keep up the job, and you'll soon be dominating the HP-world... *muahahahahaha*