[Report This]Date: 11/07/2008 10:34 pm Title: The Spy
Oh my... what a lovely, yet short chapter. So nice to come here and actually see a new chapter to something I love. I'm not sure I like the new move. Too much going on at once here. I'm afraid I'm going to miss the story. :( I'll keep checking, though.
I love the interactions between the characters. Everyone is just perfect. I like how you're adding the other story in. It's going to be really interesting!
Good luck with the job search. I hope you find something for your field.
[Report This]Date: 09/15/2008 11:15 am Title: Professor Snape’s Girlfriend
Bawling! Over You!
Poor Sirius. He can be such a clueless git sometimes. Never pays attention to his mate's tone of voice and words. He would have gotten the idea if he had. But no. Sirius is self centered, just like Snape. This is going to be an interesting and bumpy ride, methinks.
As for Zen, if it was your intention all along to make them in the same timeline, I say go for it. I will have to reread it to remember everything that happens, but I think it would be great together.
Author's Response: Heh! Thanks, Jynx. It's hard to NOT feel sorry for old Sirius sometimes, isn't it? It was never my intention to mention Zen in this story, but since Calyxa and Prince Borodin both appeared in her story, it might be feasible.
[Report This]Date: 08/15/2008 09:14 am Title: Spy With Me
Hmmmm... interesting turn of events. Remus will not be happy, of course, but he will understand. I crave more to understand just what is going on.
Author's Response: Hi, Jinx! Of course Remus will be unhappy, but he's not a hypocrite, so he'll have to go along with the plan. (It's funny for me, because these are some of the first scenes I ever wrote for the story back when I was studying botany before HBP came out!)
[Report This]Date: 07/30/2008 09:08 am Title: One Too Many Witches
AHHH!!! Bloody hell good timing there, Sirius. Oh, this is not a good sign. :( Poor Remus.
Author's Response: Heh! The last time old Sirius walked in on him, young Remus was just getting rather intimate with Calyxa in the Room of Requirement. No sense of timing at all!
[Report This]Date: 07/02/2008 10:41 am Title: The Dream and the Letter
Okay. I was going to ask you earlier whether she knew he was a lycan, but I figured there was so much story I hadn't read yet that I would probably find out if I just waited. I was rewarded :) But now I understand why she kept talking about lycanthropy on the outing with the professors. I kept wondering why she would hurt him like that, other than being hurt herself. But she doesn't realize how it affected their relationship. She didn't know she was speaking about a subject which he viewed as the reason they could not be together. At least I hope she didn't. I don't like to think she would intentionally hurt him, but she might a little in response to her own, since she didn't realize just how much it would hurt him.
Author's Response: You’re right that Calyxa had no idea what her words were doing to Remus during their dinner with the others. I think you may have missed the fact that she is a closet alcoholic and was pretty well lubricated with wine by that time, so she was completely oblivious to his feelings. The drink had also lowered her inhibitions, which was why she was so outrageously flirtatious with Remus and Severus.
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In addition, she gets extremely carried away when she’s off on a tangent like that, which is why she doesn’t realize that she paces when her mind’s engaged. (Like in Ch. 5, “The Lecture”)
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I don’t think she’s capable of intentionally hurting anyone. Certainly not someone she cares about!
[Report This]Date: 06/30/2008 02:15 pm Title: An Escort
I know that there is a lot of story for me to get to, so maybe this question will be answered in there somewhere. Nevertheless, I wanted to ask if you were going to give Severus someone to belong to? Or maybe do that in a sequel or something. I'm so very fond of Lupin and Snape. I like to see both of them happy, or as close as Severus is capable of anyway :)
Author's Response: Hi, NoxSomnium. I’m glad you’re enjoying this. I’m very fond of old Severus as well, but as of right now, his ultimate fate in this story is undecided. Right now, I’m thinking about what to do with him and Sirius.
FYI, several readers have been asking if I’m going to put the “Zen” character (from the SummerFun!Fluff story, “Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place” – on Lumos) into CotG. If so, then Severus’s ultimate fate will rest in a sequel to NTGP! I’ll be asking for opinions on this in the next chapter.
[Report This]Date: 06/19/2008 09:10 am Title: The Return of Spring
*sniff* Wow. I began crying with Remus. (damn hormones *lol*) That was simply stunning. And yes, I realize that all good things must come to an end, even if I wish for them to last forever.
However, I must say that there was one sentence that was slightly irritable to me. When Remus says, “Have you got relatives in Venice, Gocciolina?” But then again, that is probably because I had teachers in my family, lots of them, and they all beat correct grammar into my head over and over. But other than that, this chapter is brilliant as always.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it! I was actually getting a bit teary when I read it over...[Sorry to inform you, but you need some more beating, grammar-wise! "Have you got...?" is correct. It's more common in British English than American, and it's less formal than "Do you have...?" --- I bet you didn't know that my first career, before Environmental Sciences, was College/University Professor of ESL (English as a Second Language) - Grammar and Expository Writing. :-D
[Report This]Date: 06/16/2008 06:25 pm Title: Their First Date
“I can’t remember every --> ever having such a nice time out on a Tuesday,” he told her in a warm, gentle voice.
I stumbled upon this mistake but it's not meant as a criticism, I really love the story, keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Thanks for the heads up! Every once in a while, a typo slips through.
[Report This]Date: 06/04/2008 09:21 am Title: Settling In
I have been patient, and you have awarded me. :) And my thanks to Clara Minutes as well. So sensual. An interesting break in all the emotional overdrive we've been reading previously.
Author's Response: Cheers! These two chapters represent a little bit of happy settling in before the plot has to move on.
[Report This]Date: 04/20/2008 03:20 pm Title: After Seventeen Years
I enjoyed this story very much - beautifully written and gripping. Clever shifting-perspective, too. thanks.
Author's Response: I'm glad you found it and enjoyed reading it! Now that the difficult time of the year is almost over, I should be able to start writing again soon.
[Report This]Date: 03/27/2008 03:08 pm Title: After Seventeen Years
Oh, dear, he is a bit possessive, isn't he? Is that Remus? Or the wolf? Or both of them together? Anyway, well done in capturing the first time for a couple. I think my favorite line was when he asked her "Did that hurt?" Poor man! That lady has had a baby! Deeply satisfied. :-) I just hope that they stay together without any more horrible misunderstandings.
Author's Response: Heh. Yeah, well, I guess some men don't want to think about his lady giving birth at such a moment. I'm happy to see you're satisfied.
[Report This]Date: 03/27/2008 03:06 pm Title: At Remus's
Oh!
Author's Response: Heh! Glad it had that effect on you!
[Report This]Date: 03/27/2008 03:05 pm Title: Their First Date
Ah, Remus, Remus, Remus.... He obviously has been too long without a lady of his own. He should
Author's Response: I suppose even that kind of relieve won't help Remus after so many years of denial. Poor man! (I saw TSaM in the theater when it first came out, and there were scenes where I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe.)
[Report This]Date: 03/27/2008 03:03 pm Title: Yule and the Ball
Poor George! Calyxa really handled that well. And Severus seems almost human for a change. I suppose having Calyxa there was a relief because it deflected all attention from him. Plus, she's probably nicer to look at than Igor.
Author's Response: Wouldn't it be funny if George and Calyxa ended up married? (j/k)
[Report This]Date: 03/12/2008 01:41 pm Title: After Seventeen Years
YES!
Author's Response: Heh! Glad to hear that outburst! [FYI, my thesis is finished and handed in. Now, I have my Oral Comprehensive Exam (next week) and it should pretty much be all downhill from there.]
[Report This]Date: 02/26/2008 09:24 am Title: At Remus's
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! You tease! Oh, that was so vivid, so beautifully written. I LOVE this chapter. It has to be my favorite, I think. I just... I have no more words to describe it. Brilliant!
Author's Response: Heh! I take it that was a scream of pleasure? One of the betas assured me that it wasn't a cliffhanger since there's no doubt what's going to happen. The other beta said it was evil!
[Report This]Date: 02/12/2008 09:56 am Title: Their First Date
I don't know whether to be happy or annoyed. I love the chapter. It's Remus to whom I am wondering if I should be annoyed. And Borodin, though that was rather thoughtful of him. Makes me wonder what he's up to, except that he knows how happy Remus makes Calyxa. Maybe I should have been more awake when I read this. :) I do hope to see a new update soon. But I also understand about grad school and all. Good luck!
Author's Response: I'm glad you love this chapter - so do I! Remus is doing his best, poor, dear man. And Borodin is a complicated man, so it's hard to evaluate his motives (or even his point-blank statements). But Remus will have to put up with Borodin if he wants to be with Calyxa. There's no changing the fact that he's Amanita's father (and she's Calyxa's heir).
[Report This]Date: 01/26/2008 10:28 am Title: Yule and the Ball
Hey! I just stumbled on this fanfic a few days again, and have been reading it excitedly ever since. It is very well done - good job! You are skilled at characterization, and your OC is actually original, something which really took me by surprise. I hope you keep writing, because these two really need to get it together! :)
Author's Response: Glad you like it! I actually started planning this story before the publication of the sixth book, so it's been a long time coming. The next chapter should be ready in about a week.
[Report This]Date: 12/30/2007 10:50 am Title: Yule and the Ball
Congratulations on finishing your classes and good luck on your thesis. As for the chapter, I must say that I love Boradin's portrayal. He's great. And Calyxa is great, as always. I love your sensitive George. And I really can't wait for the next chapter and Remus' date.
Author's Response: Sorry for the dalay. I was in Hawaii, wondering if I'd like to live there when I graduate in May. I'm working on the next chapter now!
[Report This]Date: 12/01/2007 08:50 pm Title: An Unexpected Meeting
Poor Remus! He is very sweet. Marin is a lovely man as well, but I like Prince Borodin. What a great character! Is he based on anyone you know? Anyway, waiting to see what's going to happen isn't easy. Update soon.
Author's Response: Thanks, Lady Legrace. No, I think Borodin is a composite of men I've known throughout my life. I'm in the middle of end of the term presentations and exams, so the next chapter will be late.
[Report This]Date: 11/30/2007 09:45 am Title: An Unexpected Meeting
Oooh! What a pleasant surprise, and who better to kick Remus in the ass than Prince Borodin. It was nice to see Calyxa's brother again. I am looking forward to the next chapter. How badly is Calyxa going to fret? What about Remus? I hope they both aren't too cold to each other. This is going to be quite exciting!
Author's Response: Thanks, Jynx. I originally tried to write this chapter with just Borodin and Remus, but it didn't work because Borodin is too acerbic. He does, however, loathe discourtesy like the maitre d' showed towards Remus. Anyway, Calyxa will hear all about this in the next chapter - and she will fret a whole lot! - but the chapter after that will be when she and Remus actually meet again. The problem is that the next chapter is going to be quite late because I'm in the midst of preparing all my presentations of my research and term work. Hang on. It'll be worth it.
[Report This]Date: 11/14/2007 01:36 am Title: The Doge's Visit
Aw, Zen! My heart is aching in compassion for poor Calyxa. This is a very tender, touching chapter. Misunderstanding in human lives is one of the things I see happening constantly around me. And the even more absurd thing is that something always seems to veil people's minds, hiding the real meaning and forcing them to act in a totally wrong way while they believe to be right. I hope you understand what I mean, otherwise this would be another fine example for my statement. Of course, I'm waiting to know what happens next. With all these gentle nudges, Calyxa simply must understand... Then, hopefully, Remus too will.
Author's Response: Calyxa will never be able to see it for herself. She's been wounded too deeply by Remus, and it's affected her in a profound way. He's going to have to open his eyes and realize what's really going on.
[Report This]Date: 11/13/2007 12:54 pm Title: The Doge's Visit
Another short, yet very intense update. Wow. Neither one of them has figured it out yet, have they? I'm glad to see Sirius, and I really hope they finally remember just who the hell Remus is. It's like neither one of them are thinking like Remus does. They know him well enough. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Yeah, Sirius has too much on his mind to figure this out, and Calyxa definitely can't do it on her own, not in her current emotional state!
[Report This]Date: 10/31/2007 01:16 pm Title: The Errand
Short. To the point. I see how alike Remus and Calyxa are. I suppose it's the differences in culture why she doesn't see it. And that he blocks her abilities. Glad to see the twins. Hope to see more soon.
Author's Response: Not really the differences in cultures. In the past, he hurt her very badly, and she can't see past that. Like most of us!
[Report This]Date: 10/23/2007 02:05 pm Title: Home
Wonderful. (You know you have the same title for this chapter as the final chapter in “Number 12 Grimauld Place”?)
Now that we know from the other story that Remus and Calyxa ARE actually a couple during the events of Book 5, I can relax and see what happens. Do you intend to add Zen to this story? I’d love to see that. And are you going to give us any explicit sex scenes like the other story? I’d feel cheated if you didn’t.
I assume that when Remus woke at night, Calyxa was doing some complicated magic to improve his health and ease him after the transformation. “He wanted to hold her, to embrace and worship her with his body and with words like a prayer formed by his lips.” Gorgeous. Pure poetry! But one question: does Calyxa REALLY think that Remus doesn’t requite her? Poor thing, he must have really hurt her badly with the letter he wrote as a boy. (And I’ll join you in applauding your speedy beta.)
Author's Response: Thanks for the comments. I had no plan to add Zen to this story, but a lot of people seem to want it. We'll see about that. And yes, Calyxa still thinks that he broke up with her because he didn't want her. There'll be more about that in the next chapter (37) and especially the chapter after that (38).
Author's Response: Oh - almost forgot - there will be pretty graphic descriptions eventually. This story is rated W for a reason!