Date: 10/17/2008 02:27 pm Title: The Last Wand
I read this on the bus on my way to work this morning. Loverly - just loverly. Thanks.
[Report This]Date: 02/19/2006 02:33 pm Title: The Last Wand
I think this story was very well thought out and the writing was well done. I normally don't enjoy one shots, but this is a good one.
Author's Response: Thank you :)
[Report This]Date: 07/12/2005 02:10 pm Title: The Last Wand
I enjoyed the story, but I beleive that it is slightly misleading from the Ollivander that is known to JK Rowling. I don't know, it is hard to explain. Also people shouldn't know that Lupin is a werewolf and he hadn't been bitten by one yet, so he shouldn't have said about the werewolf. But you did good, nice try. I likes it.
Author's Response: I'm sorry that you thought Ollivander was out of character. I feel that we know so little about him that he's open to a variety of interpretations.
Lupin was bitten when he was a very small boy. Although he wasn't generally known to be a werewolf, the Marauders and Snape knew by this point. His family must have known, too, and I think it's reasonable that a close family friend might be in on the secret.
I'm glad you liked it anyway.
[Report This]Date: 06/28/2005 10:57 am Title: The Last Wand
I like the way you've matched the wizards and the wands here, the seven wizards with the "special" wands, and the wands for the "extra" wizards you've added. I can definitely see Luna with a thestral hair wand.
Author's Response: Thanks. Glad you liked it. :)
[Report This]Date: 06/27/2005 08:32 pm Title: The Last Wand
Thank you so much for this gem of a story. You have given a wonderful voice to a fascinating minor canon character and, in doing so, have given all of these perfect little insights into various other characters' histories. Your choice of Luna for the "main" wand story was fresh and delightful, and I really appreciated some of the sly little moments of humour (like the comment about Flitwick). Congratulations on a win well-deserved! I hope you write more.
Author's Response: Thanks for the lovely review.
I think Flitwick's a powerful wizard (he was a duelling champion, after all) - and there is that folk belief that small men are often compensated in the, er, wand area...
[Report This]Date: 06/24/2005 04:04 am Title: The Last Wand
I really enjoyed this. It's clever and imaginative and follows canon very well. And the characterisation was superb. You write excellently. Have you done more?
Author's Response: This is the first story I've written - or, at least, the first one I've posted anywhere. There's a cliché -ridden SS/HG on my hard drive that will never see the light of day (at least, not without major surgery and a couple of other stories that I probably will finish off and post now that I've had all this encouragement.
[Report This]Date: 06/22/2005 02:15 pm Title: The Last Wand
Hello dua... I wanted to let you know that I find your story very compelling. The conclusions you and your researchers have drawn from the stories and associated references bear thought for anyone considering a wand story. I also like the association of Luna and Olivander. I hadn't thought to look into their similarities, but I will go back and reread those sections with interest. Thank you for such a lovely story.
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm a terrible HP nerd. I've noticed even more striking similarities between two other characters and may have to turn that into a story at some point.
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 09:38 pm Title: The Last Wand
Very enlightening. I like the idea of her similarity to Mr. Ollivander. Well done.
Author's Response: Thank you. I wonder whether JKR gave them similar eyes deliberately?
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 09:14 pm Title: The Last Wand
Wonderful! Congratulations.
Author's Response: Thank you :)
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 08:14 pm Title: The Last Wand
I liked your story very much. I love reading stories about the "perimeter" characters...and Luna is an especial favorite of mine. I really liked how you portrayed Ollivander's thought processes as he tried to match the wand to the witch. A charming story!
Author's Response: Thank you. I haven't got round to reading yours yet (a badly-timed busy week at work), but I'm intending to read all the winners when I get enough free time.
Author's Response: Thank you. I haven't got round to reading yours yet (a badly-timed busy week at work), but I'm intending to read all the winners when I get enough free time.
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 04:12 pm Title: The Last Wand
This was a delightful story. You did an excellent job of "matching" wands to wizards and of blending the making of wands with the choosing of their owners. Very nice!
Author's Response: Thanks. I originally had a longer list of wizards, but decided that seven wands seemed like the right number. I still regret having to leave out Hagrid, though.
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 07:16 am Title: The Last Wand
A delightful story! Your prize in the spring faire contest was well-deserved.
Author's Response: Thank you :)
[Report This]Date: 06/21/2005 01:11 am Title: The Last Wand
A wonderful story! You've definitely brought wand making back into prominence in the Wizarding world! I particularly enjoyed Ollivander's thought process involved in finding Luna a wand. Excellent job!
~Lisa
Author's Response: Thanks, Lisa. Reviews from authors I respect make my day.
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 11:20 pm Title: The Last Wand
Excellent fic! I enjoyed the tales of which wizards got which wands and I particularly liked the elder Ollivanders experimentation. :)
Author's Response: Thanks :)
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 10:10 pm Title: The Last Wand
Very enchanting. I love a well-written wand story, because wands have so much potential for symbolism with their owners. I think your selection for Luna was marvelous. Good job, and congratulations!
Author's Response: Thanks. I love your writing. (/mutual fangirling). Does this mean I can come and lurk on your LJ again?
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 08:42 pm Title: The Last Wand
That was just lovely. Mr. Ollivander in such a reminiscent mood. The net you have woven is so finespun, I daresay I'd take it for canon had I read it elsewhere. It also suited my mood, which is somehow nostalgic today. Patrick
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm flattered. :)
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 06:28 pm Title: The Last Wand
A lovely story. Well done.
Author's Response: Thanks. As I just said to Lisa, reviews from people I fangurl make me ridiculously happy.
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 03:01 pm Title: The Last Wand
I love all the detail from each of the characters, especially Tonks' clumsiness. Dumbledore and the Demiguise seems especially suitable. Ollivander's father slaying the Chimaera did strike an odd note with me though, as I'd always assumed that J.K. was referring to Bellerophon and Pegasus.
Author's Response: Thanks :)
You've out-classical-scholared me there. It sounds like a good theory.
~Makes note to self to Google~ I love theorising about HP.
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 02:17 pm Title: The Last Wand
Excellent! What a fascinating tale you wove. I very much enjoyed the stream of thoughts. The last part about the eyes finished the story so well. I had forgotten about the similarities between Mr. Ollivander's and Luna's eyes. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks. They're two of my favourite characters.
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 07:41 am Title: The Last Wand
This a smashing story. I really enjoyed it.
Author's Response: Thank you:)
Author's Response: I was too overwhelmed to answer sensibly last night. As I've said to others here, I really value reviews from writers I respect.
[Report This]Date: 06/20/2005 06:10 am Title: The Last Wand
Congratulations! I greatly enjoyed this story - the way it explores the Ollivander family and their passion for wand-making, and all the canon characters you worked into it without the tale seeming 'crowded'. Each of the small stories-within-the-story sounds true and original. I like it.
Author's Response: Thank you :)
[Report This]Date: 06/19/2005 11:47 pm Title: The Last Wand
A beautiful look into a day at Ollivander's. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks :)