By Jeconais
Reviews
patrik svensson posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 6:37pm
Great story,
keep upp the good work.
Opinions are like assholes.
Everyone has one - but some just smell worse than others.
Madelyn posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 6:37pm
ARG!! *pulls hair out* That was absolutely fantastic! And you are a cruel, cruel man. WHY MUST THERE ONLY BE ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME?! [/rant]
Sorry. Anyway. Lovely new chapter, the interaction between Harry and Gabrielle was absolutely fantastic. The only thing I wish was different is that I would like to see more of Beaubatons and its denizens. You've described it very well in the previous chapters and it makes me want to see more! Anyway, I loved this chapter and can't wait to see the next one! *bounces in seat*
Oh! And Happy Turkey Day! :) *tries to foist off large amounts of turkey* >)
Bethany1 posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 6:07pm
*happy sigh*
This chapter was perfect.
Simply perfect. I stand in awe of your ability to capture Harry's essence on "paper."
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
Scott Hawkins posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 5:42pm
Good chapter, though not as intense as the previous one. A lot more mellow, but far more romantic, and the change of pace suited it.
Interesting little subplot you've hatched of the French Ministry (or Jean at least) getting suspicious of Dumbledore's activity's, and the 2 divination teachers helping each other to plot against Harry.
I can't wait until Harry just flattens the lot of them (preferably physically, but socially and psychologically would do just as well).
By Snape’s little comment to Malfoy about doing whatever he needed to get her, I have a feeling that Draco may just take that a little too far and force the issue onto Gabrielle, which will be very interesting. To (kinda) quote one of your other fics, the resulting explosion would be proof that you do not touch her.
The defence class intermission was quite good, and a lesson that the Beauxbatons students will more than likely find useful when wandering the halls of Hogwarts.
Something that got me pondering was the identity of the fourth girl?
By the sounds of the situation, that’d be Ginny and the reason for their subsequent break-up. Your addition of Gabrielle being ill after Harry was with another woman gives another reason for why she has been through enough suffering due to the bond.
Another thing that I thought worked very well was the game of Crazy Golf and eating of Fish and Chips (something no trip to the seaside can be without). It showed how far the level of closeness and comfort between both Harry and Gabrielle had developed, and how far they’ve come from being complete strangers to people who are in love or as close to being in love as any two people can be.
I can’t quite bring myself to calling this chapter fluffy, as it’s far too well written and subtle, but what is shown definitely cements the fact that he is hers, and she is his, even if they’ve not committed themselves to each other.
AK posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 5:39pm
This is a great story, when I started to read this I was wondering how on hell would you deal with the 6 year difference, and you did it quite well I guess :)
I really like the way the charactersinteract! Oh and can I make a request PLZ!!! I whant Draco Bashing!!! Blood and GORE!!!! Mouahahahaha! he deserves it... But I guess the way things are going we will have two divination, one potions, one flight professor and one hedmaster taking a serious beating and I can't think of any reason as to why not!!!
Joseph Fritz posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 5:35pm
Great chapter! Can't wait to see more!
siaru posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 5:10pm
The Harry/Gabrielle interaction here: logical and beautiful. Thank you.
The International Dark Cabal being revealed at Hogwarts: yes, it's believable that people can be so perniciously poisonous (I'm reminded of a line from Rand here: "They don't _want_ to succeed: they want _you_ to fail."), but surprising that you picked that thread up with Trelawney on it. Surprising but sadly perceptive.
Overall, it's impressive how compelling you're making a tale about an athlete at a French School of (the) Art; thank you for giving us the pleasure of this story.
Aragulus posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:54pm
Let us give thanks to jeconais for this new chapter of Hope. And may the next chapter be out just as quickly.
314159 posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:54pm
s/and ignored you were useful to him again/and ignored you until you were useful to him again/
Junky posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:46pm
When's the next chapter up? ;)
Bobmin356 posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:46pm
Is it time for chapter 7 yet? :)
OK I get it, Hogwarts has become full of bad guys. I think this would be best ended if Dumbledore was ousted, and oops! Snape and Draco killed by a falling piano.
BTW, the twins would have resorted to at least one payback prank on Gabby for what she did against Harry. Knowing it mistake and she wasn't trying to hurt him, they'd make it a light prank. A day with Potter Black Hair would be perfect. :D
- Bob
Zach posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:27pm
I really like this story and can't wait till the next part comes out.
margaret1 posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:18pm
Absolutely beautiful chapter — I honestly can’t think of the words to describe how truly magnificent this chapter was. The kiss was perfect, Harry is perfect, and Gabby explaining why she loves Harry was perfect — and falling asleep together was, you guessed it — perfect.
I know I’m gushing like an idiot, I’ll try and make sense now ;)
I liked that you explained more about the bond and its affects on Gabby, showing that it hasn’t been easy on her either, Harry may have just found out about the bond, but Gabby has lived with this for 8 years — suffering each time Harry made love to another woman, I think that is enough punishment for a mistake made at the age of eight.
I can’t wait for Malfoy to try and take Gabby from Harry — the idiot really won’t know what has hit him (when both Harry and Gabby finish with him). Taking Beauxbatons to England should be very interesting — especially with Fred and George involved.
Margaret
ichtys posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 4:00pm
Great chapter. I'll write more later (when I'm awake)
Ichtys
Nick5 posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 3:56pm
Somehow I don't see Draco ... well, LIVING very long after this plan of his happens, nor do I see Hogwarts standing for very long if those three somehow manage to get away with it. More, soon, please.
Chomas posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 3:53pm
You get a midnight review from Germany.
At first I want to say that summoning the golden egg is a great idea. I read it and I believe I looked like a gold-fish :)
Your Arthurian'S history session have made me realising that I should try and read them!
HArry/Gabb(y)riele: I don' know what to say. Great! Gabby the wild. Gabby the Healer.
You should have describted Harry's face/emotions while Gabby is dressing for bed!
A good sleep to you and Harry/Gabby and me to!;)
Unnecassary to say: Keep Going and take your time!
Anastasia posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 3:46pm
Just when I thought that it couldn't get any better, it does.
I think that you developed the characters and their personalities very well in this story.
Just out of curiosity how many chapters will this story end up being? The more the better
There was one sentence which I thought had a mistake in it but I'm not sure
Dumbledore dumped you like a piece of trash and ignored you were useful to him again.
Shouldn't it be: Dumbledore dumped you like a piece of trash and ignored you until you were useful to him again.
But anyways, other than that it's pretty darn good.
Keep up your fantastic work
Update soon
Anastasia
Exarikun posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 3:30pm
nice. say, are you do you have psy powers? i went to watch the movie of hp4 and you're the first person i know of those that went to watch the movie that asked the same question as i did: why didn't he summon the egg? everyone seems to find it completely natural to summon his broom, but not the egg...
anyway, nice chapter. this story is starting to grow on me. heh, can't wait to see malfoy crash and burn when he tries something with gabby. and snape and apparently, the old bat too. in my opinion, you can turn the dumbledore hatred a notch higher. that man needs to learn he's not god, nor are his meddlings wanted.
love the suggestion of moving the entire beaubatons castle. that'll shock the shit out of the old meddling fool.
hope to see another update soon, and from your other stories as well. (hint, hint)
Janara posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 3:29pm
I find that I actually like this story. Normally I don't like Het HP stories, but this one is emotional, exciting, frustrating and romantic. A good mix and Harry's feelings are well written out. All the Dumbledore bashing is an added bonus, lol. If there is one man I don't like it's Albus Dumbledore. Please update soon.
Paulo Weber posted a comment on Thursday 24th November 2005 6:38pm