A wonderful look into how prejudice can twist someone.
~Lisa

A Slytherin master has more to offer
(A slithery member doth he proffer)
than a Gryffindor stag--always 'horny'
I'd write more but it'd only be corny.

Dearly love this!
~Lisa

Author's Response: You little devil you! You came all the way over from Occlumency just to make night! Thank you for the lovely prose. Alas, I have nothing in my brain at the moment or I would return the favor!

#Liz

And I thought my plot bunnies were bad! At least they leave my shower alone! Very funny!
~Lisa

"And speaking of fantasies, Severus Snape, I want you to keep yours out of that meeting. We need all the wits we can get in there, and I won’t have your serpentine cunning undermined by a one-eyed snake. Is that perfectly clear?" This has to be the best Minerva speech I have ever read! They're both perfectly in character and their repartée is brilliant.

But after that meeting, it is clearly obvious that Minister Fudge is turning Hogwarts into a corporation! I swear I sat through that same damn meeting before! This obviously is a hostile takeover!

Wonderful job as always, you never fail to impress me!

~Lisa

Author's Response: Thanks for the comments, as always ;)

As far as the meeting/corporations... have you noticed that I tend to work off models with my stories? Actually, I began writing this last summer. Our office had a huge turnover; ten of our 45 people retired, including a whopping four from my area. We ended up with a new supervisor, and... well... She came in all gung-ho for change, and change is kind of a dirty word among middle aged women who've been doing the same thing for the last 20 years. *has learned this first hand*

Anyway, the new supervisor was a friend of the assistant director, and for the last ten years or so, my department is the only one that this assistant director hasn't had her hands in, so there was a LOT of nervousness.

So if it sounds a bit corporate, it's because my inspiration was very much corporate ;)

Jen

Chilling in its simplicity. Now I have to wonder what is a Dementor? Still can't feel sorry for Dudley though. It was a good thing his parents did show up and I'm glad of that, I still don't feel sorry for him.
~Lisa

Author's Response: Thank you! Don't ask where this story idea came from, because I don't know myself ;) I have my own theories on dementors, who knows if they'll pan out. One of them is that some dark wizards become so corrupted and evil, that they can turn to dementors, and when a wizard gets the Kiss, that wizard, too, will turn into a dementor. It's the last one, especially, that I play with here. There's a subtle hint as to whom the dementor who's thoughts we follow is -- or used to be, heh heh heh. BTW, hope I didn't spook you when I tried messaging you the other night!

Wonderful job! Minerva and Sibyll are both totally IC and finally one of Sibyll's predictions has come true!
~Lisa

Author's Response: Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was kind of hoping I didn't go TOO over the top with Sybill, glad to know it was on the mark.

Can I get some of that tea? Just a little? Just for medicinal purposes? A couple of witches tripping in an elevator, now that's a sight you don't see every day! Funny job!
~Lisa

Author's Response: *smirk* Oh, it'll cost ya!! :-P I'm glad you like it!!! :D

These are definitely some wonderful questions and I'm hoping you have some wonderfully answers! Very nice start and I'm looking forward to reading about Grindelwald.
~Lisa

Author's Response: Thanks, Lisa! There will be updates soon. --Martha

I came over to Lumos just to see if you had updated. Pardon me for being late. I am so surprised to Draco is going to meet Muggles for lunch. It's a shame we cannot kill Lucius real quick, so he can turn in his grave when he finds out. :-) And I thought of another reason why there are no Jewish witches and wizards... Levitican law "thou shall not suffer a witch to live". It's going to be so interesting to find out what part Grindelwald plays in this. Excellent job! I particularly like Snape (big surprise) in this.
~Lisa

Author's Response: Hi Lisa! I'm so glad you like Snape's characterization here. I'm really trying to tread a fine line with him. But there's a reason for Draco meeting Muggles. I'm moving pieces into place for future actions. Plus, I think he's really changing as he works with Hermione and with Snape. He's kept his snobbish superiority by never really mixing with non-Purebreds. So being forced to spend time with a "Mudblood" who's so much more interesting than any of the purebreds is really making him think. Thanks for the review! --Martha

The most fascinating story! I have no real criticism because I’m just enjoying this too much! My compliments to Knockturn Alley!
~Lisa

Author's Response: The KA Writers Guild graciously accepts your compliments! Thanks so much for reading; we're delighted you're enjoying it.

This is such a sad, touching story. I'm really wondering who the ghost is, if it's in the cellar, I'm wondering if it could be Snape's ghost. That would be ironic. This is an excellent, compelling story and I look forward to the next chapter!
~Lisa (and a quick thank you to RachelW for advertising this story!)

Author's Response: OMG A rewiew! A review!

::::Jumps up and down and squeals in delight::::::

Mmmmmm ..... yeah..... ironic feeling rather obvious now .

Errrr... so which house should I award points to???

It's a wonderful chapter! I can hardly wait for her to move into Rose Cottage!
~Lisa

Author's Response: :o) thanks.... though it's Craig Mhor she's moving into, not Rose Cottage.

A wonderful story! Congratulations and thank you for sharing it!
~Lisa

Author's Response: You're welcome. Thanks for reading it!