Reviewer: Maggieck Signed [Report This]
Date: 11/02/2008 10:13 pm Title: The Order of Merlin

This was a really wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.

Reviewer: Gargoyle Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/10/2008 10:43 pm Title: The Cunning Plan

Bravissima!

Reviewer: Gargoyle Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/10/2008 10:08 pm Title: The Girl Who Died

I really like this Lilly. She is a surprise. Patil is right about the Gryphondor/ Slytherin rivalry, for that matter so is Boot. You have a good sense of humor. I especially liked "Oldyfart." All through the canon I kept waiting for someone to point out to the snake faced bastard that not only was he not a pureblood, he was not even fully human, or even fully a mammal. I mean, he was at least half reptile. He needed someone to stand up to him, pull his pants off, and spit, or at least laugh, in his face. I sometimes find myself wishing the Hermione had hit him with a stinging hex as she disapperated while leaping from the window at Godric's Hollow. See you in chapter three.

Reviewer: shotgun Signed [Report This]
Date: 02/03/2008 07:21 am Title: The Order of Merlin

That was an absolutly wonderful read!!! I started reading and I couldn't stop till I was finished. Riviting!

Reviewer: Pigwig Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 08/09/2006 12:16 am Title: The Order of Merlin

Really brilliant. Very moving. I'm not sure what else to say except that I very thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.

Author's Response: Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to review!

Reviewer: liamsmom Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 07/04/2006 07:12 am Title: The Order of Merlin

It's 7:00 a.m., and I really should be getting to work... and I rarely review. But. This is one of the best fics I've read, period, and I am astounded there are so few (although uniformly positive) reviews. I know what it is to labour over a project (not fiction, alas, I leave that to talented folk like you), so I am compelled to respond. I confess that I thought at first the premise of Lily's return was a bit contrived (I believe an earlier reviewer voiced similar fears about a "Mary Sue"), but the absolute quality of your writing, and the intricate plot and character development lured me in past my fears. The best things about this fic: 1) very, very clever plot, as others have said; 2) outstanding "in character" and also realistic feel to your characters. You removed the gloss of perfection that so many fanfic writers apply; the "baddies" (or maybe we should just say "not-so-goodies") like Draco and Lucius remained completely in character, rehabilitated more by self-interest than by some saccharin epiphany, and Snape remained... well, snarky is so overused, but honestly, he really is not a very nice man, as he has the self-insight to observe in your fic. Your teenagers were also realistic, Hermione and Ron in particular. And Lily's teenaged back-and-forthing about who she was attracted to (Draco? Snape?) was much more typical than any kind of blind devotion often written. 3) You are adept at subtle humour, and the absolute best... I laughed out loud: "She would have important, respected work, and he would have a gifted colleague with whom he could collaborate and confer. For years and years and years." Not the most subtle marriage planning on Snape's part, but it will do. If I could change anything, it would be only two things: I would have made Lily slightly less perfect (this may be unfair, as on the other hand, I am so relieved that she is full-fledged and smart, and not, as in canon, only admirable in her maternal willingness to die); and in your final chapter, I would have wrapped up Harry's point of view as well. I do realise he was not the central character here, but he is an important one, and I thought merited at least the attention that Lupin or Malfoy did. Small, small quibbles. Overall, well-crafted, clever, captivating, true to canon but, as with the best fanfics, expanding, embellishing and yes, even improving it. Bravo!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review. I very much appreciate you taking the time to share your praise and your critique. I'm so glad you picked up on Lucius and Draco! Looking back on the story, I can see things I wish I had done somewhat differently--and I take your point about Harry. About Lily--my own concepts have gone back and forth a number of times, but consider this--it's just possible that McGonagall was right (which could explain the apparent perfection--she wasn't painted with any obvious flaws). If you ever have time, I hope you'll take a look at the illustrated version at RedHen. It takes forever to load, but it's very beautiful. Thanks again.

Reviewer: jasmine Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 05/24/2006 01:15 pm Title: The Order of Merlin

i cant remember if ive reviewed this before, but ive just read it again cos im ill, and its still fantastic! you are a stunning writer and you really should publish something. the world needs someone with your talent!

Reviewer: Cerridwen Aradia Signed [Report This]
Date: 03/31/2006 05:46 am Title: The Order of Merlin

This is one of the best things I've read in a long time. I loved your characters, especially Draco's perceptions on why he really hates Harry and Hermione/Snape's early relationship. I found your theories on Voldemort really interesting, and your links to Egyptian mythology really intriguing. I even had a little weep at the ending for poor Snape and Draco and all of them, who'd lost something with Lily's departure, but also believe that there was no other way the book could have ended. I hope to read more of your work in the future!

Author's Response: Thank you for your very kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed so many of the aspects of the story that I particularly enjoyed writing!

Reviewer: journeymom Signed [Report This]
Date: 12/24/2005 02:50 am Title: The Order of Merlin

Excellent! Beautiful end! I was sniffling and teary-eyed for Snape there when Lily was whisked away. I especially like how Hermione and Draco sounded more like typical teens (to my ear) rather than adults. Draco was a little whiney, Hermione was a little over eager and talkative. It made them more realistic. The last Hermione fic I read, she was so brilliant, sophisticated and cynical as to be unbelivable. Loved that Snape conjured a dress for her.

Author's Response: Thank you for your reviews. I appreciate you taking the time! I put a lot of work into this fic, and it's a real pleasure to know someone enjoyed it.

Reviewer: journeymom Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 12/22/2005 04:30 pm Title: The Slytherin Debate

Lots of interesting thoughts! An equitable handling of Slytherin House.

Reviewer: Xepheria Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 11/10/2005 05:12 pm Title: The Reading Room

Absolutely excellent! I can't think why you don's have more reviews than you do! It was so refreshing not to read a work steeped in smut. Thank you :)

Author's Response: And there you may have your answer! There does seem to be a preference for the erotic at this site, but that was not the story I was writing. Thank you for your kind review!

Reviewer: WalkBeneathTheWillowTrees Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/07/2005 04:20 pm Title: The Feather of Ma'at

That is so incredibly cool. Would you like to be my new best freind? I haven't finished the fic, but I thought this chapter was so outragously awesome that I had to review on it. Also I have the jitters. So excuse any spelling grammer or other mistakes in this reveiw. So Cool... ~Willow