[Report This]Date: 04/19/2008 12:46 am Title: The cat who got caught by the bird
Your story was absolutely and fabulously brilliant! I could read it a million times over. Your skills are amazing; anyone who is unfamiliar with Harry Potter wouldn't be able believe this is only the background story. I hope you will write more. The only thing I couldn't get past was the way you used Minerva McGonagall's first name; it was just too weird for me(but that's only because it's my name too! I simply couldn't imagine myself in that kind of position. Then again she is a bit like my role model so, I sppose things make up for each other). I'm rambling, fabulous story!
[Report This]Date: 01/14/2008 02:09 pm Title: The cat who got caught by the bird
Captivating!
[Report This]Date: 08/06/2007 01:28 am Title: The Confession
Loved it. Especially loved this line: Minerva’s eyes narrowed. “Yes, I do. I know her rather well, in fact. Her name is Minerva McGonagall-Dumbledore - a bit old fashioned perhaps, but nevertheless, in my opinion, nice. And she prefers to be addressed either as ‘Professor McGonagall’ or as ‘Madame Dumbledore’. If you’ll excuse me?” She turned on her heel and swept away. --it was priceless!
[Report This]Date: 05/15/2006 06:35 pm Title: The Confession
I remember reading this over at AFF and finding it absolutely touching and brilliant. so I'll be happy to reread it again. I loved it.
[Report This]Date: 04/19/2006 01:39 am Title: The Confession
Max, this story is wonderful! I read it in as near to one sitting as I could (only interrupted by little things like work and other RL stuff). Well done. I look forward to reading your other stories. Loved your take on Albus and Minerva.
[Report This]Date: 03/15/2006 04:18 pm Title: The Confession
I simply love it! Although I love SS/HG stories these two have become my second favourite couple by now. Minerva and Albus are so cute together,. Please, think of more of these. You have the right touch to do it!!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm happy that you like the story, but I'm not sure if I'll write another AD/MM again. In the moment I'm in HG/AD and like this pairing very much because it's such a challenge.
[Report This]Date: 12/20/2005 12:27 am Title: School's out
I really like your story so far. You have a great ability to write in character. Keep up the great work!
[Report This]Date: 09/21/2005 05:14 am Title: The Confession
That was such a sweet story. Though I was surprised that you put Albus in Slytherin. Most put him in Gryffindor. I like the change. it was refreshing.
[Report This]Date: 05/20/2005 10:20 pm Title: The cat who got caught by the bird
As I am neither as eloquent nor as creative as you, I can only say: stunning. I'm in a very anticipative mood concerning the further chapters and I love it that there are still so many chapters left for me to read. When I read about that Pemperbroke fellow, I was a bit afraid that I misunderstood your summary. Actually, I don't like that chap, but I guess he's necessary for the development of the plot, isn't he? Anyway, a story of very high quality, as far as I'm able to judge from the first chapter. Now I said more that stunning but that always happens when I write in another language than my own. (Du darfst auch gerne auf Deutsch antworten, ich war mir nur nicht sicher, ob ein komplett deutsches Review in den Terms of Use nicht verboten ist) Patrick
[Report This]Date: 04/16/2005 11:47 pm Title: The Confession
beautiful. perfect ending. nothing to critizize on this. i loved it .. i may start to repeat meself, so thats all ;) wonderful job! :D
[Report This]Date: 03/31/2005 11:02 pm Title: A day in the life of a Headmaster
I stumbled upon this today and have found it to be quite an interesting story! There is one minor thing I'd like to point out... trivial really when it comes down to how wonderful I'm finding your story, however, it is something that you might want to address. Sprouts name really is Pomona, its not a fannon little wedge. I find the Harry Potter Lexicon a wonderful resource for factual information regarding the series... they take what is in the books as well as compile all the information from JK's interviews for research use.
[Report This]Date: 03/30/2005 06:49 pm Title: The Confession
This was such a WONDERFUL story. Very well written. I'm mostly a Snape/Hermione fan but was getting a bit bored with the repitition of ideas. This was a very nice change. Keep up the great work!
[Report This]Date: 03/03/2005 10:23 am Title: The love of a lioness
dear max. I love this. I love the way you developed Minerva and Albus' relationship. It makes me think there will be hope for all the weathered cynics in the world, people like me. I must admit that my mind went screaming at the idea of Dumbledore as a sexual being, or Minerva for that case. I being who I am, the devilsadvocate, decided to see your visualisation. It was beautiful. You humanised them, made them beautiful. I am eagerly awaiting your next chapter, or any other story that you have on offer.
[Report This]Date: 02/18/2005 11:20 pm Title: The cat who got caught by the bird
I've really enjoyed this first chapter. I was personally struck because your backstory for Albus and Minerva is very similar to the one I invented for them, completely separately, including an Italian wife with a strong personality! It's uncanny. But it's also cool, and I like the way you've handled it.
[Report This]Date: 02/02/2005 05:50 am Title: The Silence of Happiness
*Gasp and squeal* Eee! :-D
[Report This]Date: 02/01/2005 02:04 pm Title: The Silence of Happiness
Bah! What a place to leave it! Although Pemperbroke more than deserves it -- I was hoping Minerva would forget herself and give him a slap across the face. And Albus -- I have SUCH a clear image of what all the faces look like there. Now all I need is to know how it turns out! Good work!
[Report This]Date: 01/31/2005 10:11 pm Title: The Silence of Happiness
*chokes* Holy... Is Albus saying what I THINK he's saying?! Oh my... Riveting chapter, Max! I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next one! Just how will Minerva respond? And will Ignatius Pemperbroke get what he deserves, the old-fashioned sot? *growls* Namely, a few well-placed glares from a certain Headmaster, his staff, and a few Gryffindor alumni! *grins* Again, wonderful chapter! Can't wait for the next one!
[Report This]Date: 01/30/2005 07:12 pm Title: The cat who got caught by the bird
update... please!?!?!?!!? I am enjoying this so much....
Author's Response: Tomorrow you'll get your update. It's already in the pipeline, I only didn't manage to make the few little corrections it still needs. But tomorrow it will be the first thing I'm doing and then it will appear here.
I'm glad you enjoy the story!
[Report This]Date: 01/30/2005 01:45 pm Title: About cows and birds
Just wanted to let you know that I'm thoroughly enjoying this! Albus and Minerva are so cute together, although I'd be partial to hearing a bit more about Snape and Hermione. Or just Snape. :D Anyhow, keep up the good work, you're a talented writer -- I'm hoping for an update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you very much. It's nice to hear that you like the story. If I remember right (it's already a few days since I wrote this story and I'm already in the middle of another one in the moment) you'll get a bit more of Snape and Hermione in the next chapter which will be here soon.
[Report This]Date: 01/24/2005 09:17 am Title: Catfight
Awwwwww, they're such a wonderful pair! I love the tension and the stubborness. Poppy is great, it's one of the best characterisations of her I've read.
Keep it up!
Author's Response: [beams at Feather Quill]You like Poppy? So do I and that's why I've just started a PP/AD fic. It will appear here soon. ;-)
[Report This]Date: 01/21/2005 07:43 pm Title: part 2 of chapter 9
more please! I am really enjoying this story! From the first book and the first chapter on the first read I thought that Albus and Minerva belonged together!
[Report This]Date: 01/20/2005 11:16 pm Title: part 2 of chapter 9
If I got only a quarter of the sex that Albus has got, I woulb be one happy woman. WHo has Albus Shagged? I surprized his bits haven't fallen off form sheer over use. How many people does Albus have playing match maker for him?
[Report This]Date: 01/17/2005 06:01 am Title: Rogue Male
That was a very interesting take on the 'Ron and Harry learning about Hermione's relationship with Snape' thing. Often, the reactions are the other way around, I've noticed. I liked the way you used the events to overshadow the tension between Albus and Minerva. She's a bit like Alice in this chapter, full of good advice, but unable to take it herself.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you like the chapter. The "tell the boys" scene is often done and I don't think I made it very original, but it was an important scene to show something of Minerva - and aren't we all like her? Good in solving other people's problems, but helpless when it comes to our owns?
[Report This]Date: 01/16/2005 10:03 pm Title: Rogue Male
Telling the boys scene seemed lacking... freshness? I could find one just like it in over a hundred SS/HG stories. Maybe there is nothing new left to do that hasn't been done before.
Minerva is really being true to her house, and Albus is really the dense man.
I liked the characterization of Moody. Yes he is canon Constant Vigilance, but being the survivor that he is he should be able to understand people enough to manipulate them. Or in this case console them.
Please don't have Albus parade some new flavor in fornt of Minerva before this is over.
Author's Response: You're right. The scene isn't as original as I would have wished, but probably we've all read (and wrote?) it once too often. For one thing I'm sure: I won't write this scene again. I don't have a new idea for it.
I'm glad you like the Alastor in the story. I like writing him and I think he's an interesting character. Besides: Having survived as much as he did, shows that he's obviously an intelligent and clever man.
And no, don't be afraid: Albus won't parade a new lady in front of Minerva. But ... there's a bit more trouble to come. So sorry ... but if there wouldn't be trouble, it wouldn't be a story at all, don't you think?
[Report This]Date: 01/15/2005 06:00 am Title: Back on Track?
Wow. You can't leave it there! I'm totally hooked! More, more, more!
Author's Response: Thank you! And I promise: There'll be more soon. I'm already through until chapter 9. So I only wait for my beta-reader to finish chapters 3 - 9 and then you'll get them. ;-)