nancy in chicago posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 8:22pm

Just a note... One of the problems with Houses at Hogwarts (from my viewpoint) is that they are in the same one for all 7 years and get way too clicky. I mean, snakes vs lions, dark vs light, etc. If the houses (via the flames) were to rearrange them every year (although not everyone would be moving, since it's random). You could even have the same colors, but next year it would be 4 famous French wizards, then Muggles, then towns, etc... It could be a very good educational tool, actually.

Just a thought.

Hannah3 posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 3:53pm

So, is the next part the final one?

mike8 posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 11:40am

First I would like to say Great Job, I look forward to your stories and drop whatever I'm doing when the update and read them. Second I always heard "you have another thing coming" too. And finally I can't wait for the next update.

-Mike

Justblaise posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 11:03am

It was an okay chapter; definantely entertaining but some things were a bit much.

Again, Snape and Malfoy seemed too dumb/irrational to me. Something I didn't really pay attention to before, though, was that the way you characterized Harry seems a wee bit too smart. Don't get me wrong, it's quite entertaining and maturely written, but it seems like he can just do....everything. Other stories have gotten dull with writing characters like that, so I'm hoping it doesn't happen here.

And at the end: I thought Trelawney didn't remember any of her real prophesies, and given her normally morbid-toned predictions, why would she See a romantic trip to New York? I know none of this story can be considered canon, and certain characterizations probably tie in with your overall plot, but still...

As for your desire to hinder readers from sending "when you gonna update" messages, it seems like a lose-lose situation: if you don't mention what a chapter's status is, you'll get said messages; if you say that it IS ready, you'll get "when are the betas gonna finish" messages" (i'm a member of your yahoo group, and made the mistake of not selecting the batch email function...aside from the annoyance of flooding my inbox, I'd say a good 70-80% of the messages were asking when the betas would be finished with Hope 9)

I won't just heap critcisms on you; as always, your creativity and writing style are top-rate.Keep it up

redquail posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 10:23am

Thanks this chapter is as good as is always put out by you and your betas. Hope to read more soon

Fiona O'Neill posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 9:27am

I meant to ask will be finding out anymore back story to Chang and Voldemort or has it all been explained?

Fiona O'Neill posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 9:26am

'Lo there

REally enjoyed this chapter although I felt that Harry's pretended disinterest in Gabbys plight when confronted by the Hogwarts professors a little disconcerting coming from asupposed responsible adult.

I'm intrigued by the possible storyline that Snape is doing something to Dumbledore.

I love the Quidditch team idea.

Thanks for writing

Fiona

ThunderGod posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 8:42am

well I did something I wasn't going to do..I started reading Hope before i was finished..and Its great as usual for Tim, and am left waiting for another chapter..I should have learned with TMW..oh well it was worth it..it gave me a few hrs of enjoyment and entertainment..

Any ship seems to be workable when Tim writes it...keep it up

ThunderGod

harrison potter posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 3:09am

Great great chap.Damn Malfoy got away,bollocks.

Again great Harry/Gabby dialogue with all the fluffiness and whatever that entails in their Fairy Tale relationship.

Can't wait for next chap.

Jamie posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 1:14am

this was definately worth the wait!! gotta say you are one of the best ff writers on the net, cant wait for the next update

haphazard1 posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 12:42am

Definitely worth the wait! Trelawney will be trouble, but I think Harry will be able to overcome it. That fight may bring everything to a head with the Ministry corruption, the Mouthpiece, and the rest, though. With the way the younger generation (mostly former DA members) are pulling together, things may finally improve.

Loved the quidditch matches and the Lee Jordan commentary, and the Gryffindor team deciding to create their own professional club. The duel was also tremendous fun; you write these action sequences very well. And seeing Malfoy humiliated again and again never gets old.

Now for the long wait for the next part. When each chapter is this large, though, there's really no room for complaint. Keep up the wonderful work, and I'll look forward to finding out what happens when those pictures go public.

patrik svensson posted a comment on Saturday 13th May 2006 12:24am

Great story,
keep up the good work.

James Milamber posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 11:57pm

Took your ruddy time, didn't you? *waves pitchfork around* Kidding, of course.

I loved the interactions with Krum - especially the line 'Fight now, make goo-goo eyes later'. The duel was masterfully writen, as were the Quidditch games. Brilliant stuff, as usual.

By the by, you're quite right. I've not the foggiest what your Betas are on about, as it's definitely "thing", not "think". The latter doesn't even make a great deal of sense, especially in the context it's supposed to be used in.

Yet another master work - eagerly awaiting the next installment! (Not to mention TMW and Wild Horses, if you ever feel like updating either :D)

James Milamber
WizardTales Chief Archivist

Jimbocous posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 10:00pm

Good fun! Thanks for the update!

cesar posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 9:21pm

great chapter, i can ´t wait for the last chapter or a new story, i really like gabrielle and harry paiting

liquidfyre posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 8:35pm

Damn i was to be h onest starting to worry bout the update getting here. Now that it is? ALL i can say is DAMN. More. Soon. Or else i shall spork you very firmly.

begins to sharpen a special spork Just for Jeconais

TxA_GunFighter posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 8:22pm

Outstanding, can't wait for more. I do hope you will do several sequels of this story. Love it.

gunny

Goddessa posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 7:12pm

Love this lots. As I said in one of the previous chappies, I'm not much of a Harry/Gabriel fan, but I love this fic! I do hate Trelawney, Snape, Malfoy, Occasionally Dumbles, and then occasionally not Snape and Dumbles. I like the relationships that are building.
I do think it is "You've got another thinG coming", but "u gotta nother thinK coming" sounds good as well.
I don't have a BETA. Know any good ones that are willing to go over Harry/Ginny, and Btvs xovers?...

Jennifer4 posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 6:37pm

Thank you! That was definatly worth waiting for. Malfory in the sundress made me laugh so loud, it reminded me why it's not a good thing to read fanfic while at work. :-)

hholidays posted a comment on Friday 12th May 2006 6:27pm

Great chapter. I don't exactly have anything new to add... but I enjoyed the chapter tremendously. Thanks for all the effort that went into this chapter.