I started reading this at MN, then finished it at Red Hen--with those lovely details. I thoroughly enjoyed your story! Wonderful plot, great canonization, and incredible details. I give this story my highest recommendation. One of my absolute favorites!
Author's Response: Thank you for your very kind review. It's gratifying when hard work is appreciated!
Oh, I like this very much! I really like Tonks and never really thought much about her background. I especially liked the Sirius moments! Well done, Sophie!
...just from pacing and pacing and throwing a little fit...A person can develop a zit... Never dancing, just having to sit...A person can develop a huge, huge zit! Poor Eloise! No matter what she does...a zit! I remember Clancy's attentiveness and Snape's assistance to her in Highly Improbable ! Funny imagery--Slug guts over her face! Freckled Ron as a spotted giraffe! Humorous and clever...what I admire about your writing!
Hi, Ramos! I thought I'd check out your fics and I'm so happy I did! This was absolutely lovely! Your bittersweet story is well written and I enjoyed the descriptions and dialog immensely! :)
I loved it! Your story is clever! ....imposing their rather two-dimensional ideals of beauty and desirability upon innocent young people... Isn't that the truth! I will read on.....
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm really glad you're enjoying it. :)
Oh, this is so funny! The school marm McGonagall lets her hair down and now has teenage boys thinking she's hot! And it promises to get even better....I'll look out for the update!
Author's Response: Thank you very much for all your kind words! :)
I love the squabbling--at the Ministry and in the staff room! A Malfoy, eh? I'm scared! I can just see Draco with an extra movement in his already conceited strut! I shall read on...
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying. I really have fun writing the squabbling. There's just a hint in canon of how the faculty responds to each other, and I love the dynamic that's hinted at.
Teriffic dialog! Snape and McGonagall were perfectly in character. That Fudge! Oh, how I love to hate him! Nice set up for what is to come...
Author's Response: Thank you! I absolutely love writing Snape/Minerva scenes. Someday, I'm going to attempt a fic about the two of them, but not tonight ;) I'm glad you feel so strongly about Fudge, too. Makes me feel I've succeeded.
Jen
Oh, she's very good, efficient and intelligent. Hmmm...Hey Severus, you help me with he staff, and I'll give you what you want --- the DADA job. Or maybe not...I shall read on...
Author's Response: Thank you! Those are definitely her good points!
Jen
“There is much you need to know, but I fear I will not be the one to tell you.” I will definitely use this one! LOL! I'm loving this story!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying!
Jen
Well done again! I'm buying the interview and curriculum. This is a great piece of writing!
Author's Response: Thanks again! I'm glad it's believable to you.
Jen
Very good...I think I have one chapter left in me tonight. I'm enjoying this immensely.
Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to comment. It really made the muse smile.
Jen
As much as I'd like Severus to have the DADA position, I'd have a hard time picturing any one else as Potions Master or teacher as it would most likely be.
This is a wonderful story and I'm enjoying!
Author's Response: Thank you! I find that one of the biggest challenges to a DADA Snape-- who would teach Potions, and who would possibly teach it as effectively as he does?
Poor Snape! Poor Lupin! Poor Students! I could imagine the look on Ron and Harry's face when a Malfoy was announced as the new Head of Hogwarts! She's okay in my book---so far.
Author's Response: lol! I'm glad you like her. I kind of like her. I'm not sure I'd like to work-- wait. I was going to say I wasn't sure I'd like to work for her, but the fact is that I do work for her. *blush*
Jen
Such drama! The professors are well written, especially Snape and McGonagall. I could just visualize Snape's wrath as he came into Lupin's classroom. Well done!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed and I appreciate the comments.
Jen
Again, well done! Your focus on the staff during this term is quite interesting. Its the backstory behind what goes on at Hogwarts. I'm enjoying it and will look for your next update.
Author's Response: Thanks! I really like faculty fics, and I think that the dynamic (not necessarily romantic/sexual) between the grown-ups is a fascinating topic.
Jen
I see you have brought your amazing tale to Lumos! It's definitely a re-read for me!
.....with enough clichés and platitudes that Minerva wanted to tear her hair from her skull....Oh I've felt that way before!!! Wonderful chapter - funny & quite original!!!
Author's Response: *Grins* I think we've all felt like that at some point or another! :) I'm glad you like!
Oh dear! I wonder what they will see - I'm sure it will be two quite different experiences!
Author's Response: *Whistles innocently.... again* ;)
Great story! I loved it!
The breezy opening paragraph drew me right in. Harry's paranoia--reaching levels Moody would approve--believable and humorous. This was my favorite line: With a curt nod, he Disapparated, leaving behind only the sharp crack of air rushing into the vacated space.--brilliant description! Neville's ugly vulture patronus resembling Snape -- how vivid and of course, causing, stunned Neville to almost drop his wand. Intelligent, entertaining, and beautifully written - I loved it!
Ah, first love, true love! I remember it well... First song fic I've read - well done! I've always liked that Beatles' song, very romantic; as is your story!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, SeaIsleWitch, for your lovely review. I'm a bit honored that you read my first attempt at a songfic for your first time...
I've always wondered if there was something going on between AD & MM - now I know for sure! LOL! Nicely done - I enjoyed it and thanks for keeping the details of naked Albus for Minerva only! LOL!
Very nicely executed! I enjoyed Gran and Algie reminiscing about their own wand purchases. Mr. Ollivander, with his excellent memory, was in character. Perfect choice of core for Neville's wand. The note at the end was a very nice touch. Well done!
Absolutely amazing! I am blown away! There is no doubt why this story is the Grand Prize Winner! Congratulations on your beatiful, haunting tale! I loved it!
Author's Response: I was pretty surprised by it - I think there were a lot of good entries - a lot of talented writers post here. So I'm honoured. And thank you.