Illusia posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 3:33pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Amazing. Harry is so amazing as if Gabrielle. She just fits him so well.
I think it's important for the story to Hermione to succeed to diminish the bond. It might have some repercussions for Gabrielle but despite the explanations here, which was from her pov, it still feels like the bond is very controlling. Harry is even using the bond here more.
The flow was really good and I couldn't help but hope there would be several chapters ready after this one :)
I await the next chapter as soon as possible!

Vtigo posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 1:05pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Bleh this story is great, just needs all the chapters done right this second so I can read the full fic lol.

Alex13 posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 12:19pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Ahahahaahahaahahaa!! XD

That was great :D
Ah well. It seemed so long yet it still went by to fast. I guess that's just the mark of a good author.
Ther were stil some typos though, but that's the only real criticism I have, and so I'll leav it at that.

Faith1 posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 12:10pm for 8 - Hogwarts

I want to laugh and be worried at the same time- AWESOME! I can't WAIT to see two things

- The professor's Quidditch match

AND

- Harry's revenge on Draco

! YEAH! Happy writings and update soon!

karlii posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 9:24am for 8 - Hogwarts

*Dragging a lawn chair, cooler, blanket and a book.. fangirl!karlii settles down to wait in line for tickets to the faculty quidditch game.*

:-) sorry, couldn't resist.....

Victor1 posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 8:20am for 8 - Hogwarts

man that was one helluva chapter!

great job!

i even accidentally clicked the 'next' button because i was hoping for more haha

well, i already can't wait for the next chapter

once again great job

karlii posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 5:31am for 8 - Hogwarts

Once again, an outstanding chapter in what is shaping into a classic story! You have done a good job keeping the reader emotionally involved in with the characters, ensuring that we are on the edge of our virtual seats, wanting to see what happens next!

I, as a rule, like Severus Snape, but I find myself applauding when Harry gets in his face. Good characterization. I also like the side mystery of what is wrong with Dumbledore, Imperious is too blatant... I also like that Hogwarts has a saving grace in McGonagall. Just the right mix.

Again, good job! You are a good writer, and a very good Storyteller!

Jack B Nimble posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 5:30am for 8 - Hogwarts

Whew! When you started on the match, I was afraid you would leave the Draco - Gabby meeting for the next chapter. And what a meeting it was! I like the emotional reaction from Gabby, though I would have a bit more physical reaction -- some of those fireballs could have made for a nice addition to the scene.

Minerva... I do like the relationship with Minerva. I also like the way everyone outside the school seems to defer to her as the last respectful bit of Hogwarts.

Nice little jab there at some of the H/Hr plots, too. Well done. Though, not being a Ron fan, I do enjoy seeing him make an ass of himself sometimes.

All in all, great new chapter. Looking forward to the rest!

Jimbocous posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 2:37am for 8 - Hogwarts

OMG, I just can't get this image of ferret face bouncing off a tree out of my brain. Excellent!!

brad posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 12:52am for 8 - Hogwarts

I *know* it's just a case of fortuitous timing, but loud cheers for the GMT Thursday post! It means I can have a nifty weekend's reading.

Nice chapter; I got a real good feel of the Veela/Mate Gabby/Harry relationship out of this one, and how it was working out. Some nice romantic warmth in this chapter, as well as lots of variations on the 'mate giving an order' theme.

I thought that the students' deciding to have no Head Boy was a bit whimpish; no rancor at the Golden Gabby being bumped up a year, made Head Girl, and then they roll over and let her be boss on her own? What, are they all wusses in France? (OMG, what am I doing, asking a Briton that question?). I mean, the "we all knew that Gabrielle will not be touched" seems a pretty lame excuse to mangle the school rules and forgo historical precedent.

I enjoyed the interchange between Harry and Minerva; reminiscent of your 'Object Trilogy', good fun to read.

Yeah, yeah, Harry wanted to force a faculty match between Beauxbatons and Hogwarts, but Dumbledore never agreed to it ... Snape came out with it and Harry accepted. Albus could have countermanded it within a second if he didn't want it (and he was looking 'confused'). I guess 'we must stick together' means he'll let Snape get away with anything?

Is that it/all with Draco? Or is he an Occlumens, and so will be on his guard with Gabby next time? Hmmm.

Thanks for the chapter!

ArxSerpens posted a comment on Saturday 11th February 2006 12:51am for 8 - Hogwarts

i love the story, and this is my favourite along with TMW, which i hope gets updated soon. Great work.

Cheers.

Hexnut posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 11:26pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Enjoyed this chapter muchly. Though I worry that the more superpowered you make Harry (and now Gabby as well) the less interesting will be any victories they achieve. Intriguing hints re Dumbledore, though — I'm getting the feeling that the healing power Gabby applied to Harry's shoulder could well be applied to Hogwarts and wizarding England more broadly. The blocker Hermione's hoping to find: I suppose the point is that Harry won't be able to tell any difference?

I'm starting to get a little itchy about seeing Ginny's name so seldom when we're seeing so much about the other Weasley siblings. And in Chapter 3, the mere thought of her immediately gives Ron and Hermione a big warning flag that they've made a big mistake. Will we find out where she is and why she doesn't play a visible role in this resurrected DA that's helping Harry? Will we get to see her reaction to Harry being with Gabby, and to learning that Gabby's bond is responsible for her getting nowhere with Harry?

MrRobertsIII posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 11:00pm for 8 - Hogwarts

I liked your explanation of Harry's powers. His getting power from everywhere versus Voldemort's internal source was nicely reasoned especially when you added in the vampiric nastiness with the Dark Mark and the V's fondness for crucio.

Krum felt out of character from the publicity shy young man from GoF, but people do change as they get older (thank God).

Her having Draco run into a tree had me laughing.

Now that the Harry/Gabrielle question is settled, I think that the most interesting question is what is going on with Dumbledore.

The Resident posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 10:48pm for 8 - Hogwarts

That last scene was priceless. It couldn't have happened to a 'nicer' guy. (Heavy sarcasm). Actually, the entire chapter was wonderful. Your talent with words is and has been extraordinary. Your abiiltiy to tell a story is exceptional. I thoroughly enjoy reading and re-reading the stories you have written, including those yet to be completed. I eagerly await the next installment of this engrossing tale. This is not hyperbole, just a true expression of how much I admire and enjoy your stories.

Scott M posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 10:25pm for 8 - Hogwarts

*sniggers* So Veela power [i]is[/i] useful for something...
Okay, I'm over my brief attack of Shaedenfreude. :) Anyway, great chapter. Things seem to be unfolding nicely. I wonder what the eye-fixing might do.

PhoenixAnkaa posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 9:36pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Once again... Brilliant. Though a tad evil leaving us hanging like that. Can only hope to see another update in the near future!

PA

Jay-F posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 9:22pm for 8 - Hogwarts

this is an increadable story, keep up the good work,
Thanks for wrritng,
Jay

sirius009 posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 9:13pm for 8 - Hogwarts

great chapter, love the commentary about ron being jealous and harry loving hermoine although he thinks of her as a sister, really made me lauph..

Bea posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 7:51pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Oh you evil, evil man! how can you leave us hanging like that?? great story.

harrison potter posted a comment on Friday 10th February 2006 5:50pm for 8 - Hogwarts

Awesome chap just like the other prvious ones.

Snape and Dumbles are pain in the you know where with their attitude.AArghh!

Oh man, Draco better be prepared to go to hell for the rest of his life for touching Harry's Mate.It's an unforgivable act.