[Report This]Date: 03/14/2006 06:09 pm Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
Just have discoveried your story and have read it. Love, love love it. Update when you can. I saw your Live Journal--hope your son is better!
[Report This]Date: 03/05/2006 07:31 am Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
Very nice again. And quite interesting discussion between Ted and Andromeda, about whom Ted would accept as his son-in-law. Lookong forward to next chapter... Lucie
Author's Response: That conversation was a brainstorm in the middle of the night, and fortunately I remembered it the next morning. I could not imagine even the best dad being thrilled about a werewolf son-in-law, so it had to be addressed, and if Remus saw his initial reaction, he might have bolted. I also wanted to show Andromeda as manipulate in an acceptable way, as some of the best wives and mothers are. More of both of them in the next chapter.
[Report This]Date: 03/02/2006 03:09 pm Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
Loved the bittersweet letter from Remus to Tonks...so sad. I also love Tonks' parents, they are good parents and they don't let her get away with anything, especially her mom.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I am really having fun with Andromeda. I was a fraid to get too sappy with the letter, but I figured that Remus was writing it with death hanging over his head, with very little possiblity that she would read it, he might as well go all out.
Much more of her parents in the next chapter.
[Report This]Date: 03/02/2006 10:22 am Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
Oh gosh, how could I forget to commend you on your portrayal of Snape! That was so incredibly in character for both Snape and Remus. I seriously wanted to punch Snape in the face for what he said. (I'm sure Sirius would have, but that isn't in Remus' character.) I also see just why you did it, to keep him from going into Hogsmeade. Perfect idea. Excellent, excellent job.
Author's Response: I really appreciate your review. I am such a raging Snape fangirl that I was terrified to write him. Possum132, who writes fabulous Snape, kept encouraging me to go for it, so I finally did. Glad it worked for you. I wondered if Remus would actually say what he said in return, but everyone had a point where they lose their patience, right?
[Report This]Date: 03/01/2006 04:35 pm Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
First, I must apologize for not reviewing each chapter individually. To be honest, I couldn't stop reading. I had to go on and couldn't bother myself with writing a review, so this will be rather long. :)
I LOVE your Remus and Nymphadora. They are so in canon. I must admit that it's taken me quite a while to become a Remus/Tonks shipper, but I'm slowly warming up to it. And I must say, the sexual tension you build between them is quite... *fans self* Anyway, on with the review. I really think you have gotten into both their minds rather fully. I can imagine each of them acting in this manner. This is so wonderful.
Molly Weasley is one of my very favorite characters and you portray her brilliantly. I love your take on Andromeda too. They are two wonderful characters you have brought to life. Though I have one question: When Tonks and Molly were drinking the brandy earlier, Tonks mentioned that her mum had told her about it, yet later when Andie and Remus are talking and he mentions Molly, Andie sounded like she didn't know her. Yet in an even later chapter, she talks about swapping recipies with Molly. That's the only confusion I had.
Now for the technical part. You write such brilliant dialogue and your descriptions are absolutely brilliant. However, I would suggest that you might try to incorporate them together more. It gets a bit confusing trying to figure out who is talking after reading line after line of dialogue. When you get to your descriptive paragraphs, though, they are perfect. If you could just blend it together a bit more, it would be an even better story.
I simply adore this story and I really can't wait to read the next chapter when you post it. You've hooked me! I certainly will take a look at your other works as well. :)
Author's Response: Thank you for the lovely long review! You have made me think, and I will keep your suggestions in mind for the rest of it and as I continue to refine this one.
To answer your question: I figure that the Wizarding community, as small as it is, would have a lot of information exchanged. Especially since they have no television, what else are they going to do except gossip? So, what I meant to imply is that Molly's brandy was somewhat famous. Andromeda had heard of it, and when she found out that Tonks was a friend of Molly's, she asked her to see if she could get the recipe.
Then when she is talking with Remus,, and he brought Molly up, she sort of indicated that she had always wanted to meet Molly, again, because she was someone she had heard of, but not met.
Then when Remus realized (from Tonks'description of her dad) that Ted would probably get on well with Arthur, and could use a friend after his father's death, he said something to Molly, who called up Andromeda and invited her over. They did have dinner together, though I did not describe the party, then later, Andromeda mentions that they had discussed swapping recipes. Hope that clears it up.
[Report This]Date: 02/28/2006 04:44 pm Title: May True Be the Hearts that Love You
About to meet the parents, huh? I can't wait! Anyway, great chapter. I really liked how Tonks parents discussed their feelings and expectations on their daughters life. I think all parents must do the same.
Author's Response: I know I have. Though my kids are younger, neither of them turned out how I expected, and I know that neither my brother nor I picked who my parents would have liked. I figured that it would not be easy for the Tonks parents to accept this, but for Remus' sake they could not voice their disapproval to loudly, otherwise he would have taken off running. Andromeda was originally only going to be a minor character, but I fell in love with her. More to come. Thanks for your support!
[Report This]Date: 01/23/2006 08:12 am Title: How Long Shall I Pine for Love
can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: It's up!
Thanks for the review!
[Report This]Date: 01/22/2006 09:17 pm Title: How Long Shall I Pine for Love
Hmm, very nice. Another great one. Remus and Tonks never fail to entertain.
Author's Response: Thank you for your continued reveiws. You rock!
[Report This]Date: 01/22/2006 01:22 pm Title: How Long Shall I Pine for Love
Excellent! And i just loooved the lenght ot the chapter:D:D
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
Hooray for long chapters!
[Report This]Date: 01/22/2006 04:02 am Title: How Long Shall I Pine for Love
Evil cliffhanger! *curses* I hope it doesn't take you long to update or I fear that I might burst with curiosity...
Author's Response: Sorry it did take long to update and left you hanging. There was a mix up with the approval. Hope it was worth the wait.
[Report This]Date: 01/15/2006 06:06 pm Title: And Loved the Sorrows of Your Changing Face
This is a great story on these two. I know some people aren't fans of the Tonks/Lupin ship, but I have been the second I figured it out in Book 6. I'd like to see the link to the bed if you don't mind. Also, your reference to Little Red Riding Hood was great and it makes me wonder if you've seen the play "Into the Woods" by Sondheim...
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Glad you are enjoying it. Nope, havent seen the play, although I have heard a few of the songs. I will have to look into it. I beleive I sent you the link in January, but if I forgot, feel free to send me a message. I just saw the story of Little Red Riding Hood as a little creepily sexual one day and decided to throw it in. I have a very warped mind.
[Report This]Date: 01/12/2006 09:17 pm Title: Love Itself Shall Slumber On
Hmm, another delicious chapter. And I love Molly even more than before after reading this chapter. The first half was very humorous.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I figured she couldn't possibly be as prim and proper as she presents herself to her kids id she had seven of them! Glad you liked it.
[Report This]Date: 01/12/2006 12:36 am Title: For Each Ecstatic Instant We Must an Anguish Pay.
What a wonderful story!
I can't wait to read more.
I should point out though -- Tonks was a Ravenclaw.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you are enjoying it. I did days worth of research on it, and have re-read all the books since I started this story, particularly the last two, and though Tonks is a Ravenclaw in a lot of fandom, she is not affiliated with a house yet in canon. I put her in Gryffindor because I figured an Auror would need courage, and a girl who jopined the order while working for the ministy and a girl who wanted to take on a werewolf must be pretty fearless. Plus I have plans having to do with her past friendship with Charlie, which required them being on the same Quidditch team.
[Report This]Date: 01/11/2006 10:20 pm Title: Love Itself Shall Slumber On
Oh so glad you updated! I've been checking and checking. Your story is just getting better each time. Please keep it up!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I appreciate your patience, and am glad you are enjoying it.
[Report This]Date: 01/10/2006 11:45 am Title: Love Itself Shall Slumber On
Oh, you updated! I was worried you had abandoned the story. Very nice!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I will not abandon the story, though it may take a while,. Thanks for sticking with me!
[Report This]Date: 12/26/2005 11:03 am Title: Tread Softly Because you Tread on my Dreams
Ooooo - the drama! Hope Remus comes home safe soon!
Author's Response: Well, we do know in HBP that he comes back for Christmas. The question is, will he go see Tonks? Thanks for the review!
[Report This]Date: 12/14/2005 04:50 pm Title: Tread Softly Because you Tread on my Dreams
Spit it out!! What is her middle name!! I HAVE to know now that I've just finished a philosophy final!! lol Keep going with the story and make Remus come home soon!!
Author's Response: Well, we know from HBP that he comes back for Xmas, the question is, will he see Tonks while he's back?
I sent you the middle name by Email.
[Report This]Date: 12/14/2005 05:30 am Title: Tread Softly Because you Tread on my Dreams
Another brilliant one, just as all the others before:)
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you very much!
*Channels Elvis*
[Report This]Date: 12/13/2005 08:52 pm Title: Tread Softly Because you Tread on my Dreams
Author's Response: You're the only person who responded to that. Glad you liked it. Remus does like to take care of her, so it seemed fitting. Thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 12/13/2005 05:54 pm Title: Tread Softly Because you Tread on my Dreams
Hmm, sooo good. I love Tonk's determination. No matter how hard Remus tries, Tonks will win out in the end...she better. ^_~
Author's Response: She's stubborn, so is he. Irresistable force/immovable object. But, if you read HBP you know what happens. Thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 12/06/2005 04:03 am Title: For Each Ecstatic Instant We Must an Anguish Pay.
ooooo - can't you just feel the suspense? Don't keep us waiting too long!
Author's Response: Updates will come a little slower now that I uploaded all that has been written so far. The next chapter will be Beta'ed soon and then it will be about every three weeks. Thanks for reviewing.
[Report This]Date: 12/04/2005 10:59 pm Title: For Each Ecstatic Instant We Must an Anguish Pay.
*Screams* Ahhhh! You're killing me!Just when I think it couldn't get more dramatic, you pull out this little clifhanger. Poor Remus, will he and Tonk *hint, hint* ever have their happy ending? Anyway, excellent chapter.
Author's Response: Well, you read HBP, you know that this is not going to be a shiny happy story, but the ending is good. I'll try to hurry thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 12/04/2005 10:55 am Title: And Loved the Sorrows of Your Changing Face
Love this story to bits! Can't wait for the next part to come out! (please make it quick - i'm going insane here!)
Author's Response: *blushes* Glad you like it. Unpdates will, unfortunately be a little slower now, but I promise, I will finish it as quickly as possible. In the next chapter we get a glimpse of the Weasleys sex life, so you have that to look forward to. ;-P Thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 12/03/2005 11:09 pm Title: For Each Ecstatic Instant We Must an Anguish Pay.
Oh...my heart is aching. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
Author's Response: Glad you liked it, and ached, that was the feeling I was going for. Thanks for the review!
[Report This]Date: 12/03/2005 11:03 pm Title: And Loved the Sorrows of Your Changing Face
This is a great story! I am a little confused though. It seems that you are making Tonks' father as a wizard, but he is a muggle. I like how you portray her mother and the part is the picture is wonderful!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like the story! Thanks for the review. I went back to double check about Ted Tonks, and in OOTP, in the chapter 'The Advance Guard'she says that her father is 'Muggle-born".