Frank LeTanc posted a comment on Friday 23rd June 2006 10:43pm

so basically what you're really trying to say is that hermione is still and not yet a woman......hehehehe I crack myself up.

I was looking through my old emails and deleting most of the crap when I came across the one about you using the summary I wrote for Sunset. I just wanted to say that I don't mind that you used, and I admit that it made me blush a little getting such a high compliment from a wirter that I really enjoy reading and respect which goes for both of you Bob and Alyx. I was really honored that you used it. In fact it gave me a little bit more confidence at this whole writing fanfiction thing. I know that this may seem a little late in coming but I never got a reply so I don't know if you got my response, and I just wanted to make sure you got what I sent.



p.s. for the disclaimer have you ever had movie snivellus and book snivellus go at it in a deathmatch? that's be entertaining.

MagyarEagle posted a comment on Friday 23rd June 2006 3:00am

Arthur is in position to be lecturing Fred and George on sexuality, especially considering the fact that he stole from Harry, and that the Twins are of age. That little lecture on sexual morality just annoyed me, especially coming from Arthur. The chapter would have been better if you had left it out. Good work overall, but not among your best, if only because you've set the standard so high with your previous chapters.
Can't wait for more.

Bobmin356 replied:

Ah, but morality, whether you're dealing with sexual issues or issues of theft is a slippery slope.   If you can slide down one (sexual promiscuity) it makes it easier to slide down others.   Arthur is a parent, first and foremost.   Finding out that his sons are sleeping with their girlfriends would kick the parental responsibility instinct into high gear.   Also remember, while the twins are adults, they are living under Arthur's roof.   They could get their own cottage and do as they wished, but they haven't. And while most kids hate it, it still comes down to one thing: "If you live under my roof, you abide by my rules".

Merle Corey posted a comment on Thursday 22nd June 2006 11:55pm

This is another good chapter. It is not clear to me why Hermione suddenly cannot control her impulses, and seemingly not recognize the possible dangers of these actions. Is this an effect of the bond somehow? Or is it the subject matter that somehow by-passes her usual restraint?

cheers,

MC

Bobmin356 replied:

Alyx here. This was a rather unique set of circumstances for Hermione, and she'll learn from both. Let me see if I can explain them a little better for you.

After reading the letter Harry received, Hermione panicked and jumped to the wrong conclusion. Her husband, the man she loves more than anyone or anything, was in danger.   She assumed, with Harry's whole "saving people" thing, and her own moral code, that he would have went to save his cousin. Obviously, from the contents of the letter, it was a trap. But when he left, Harry was so angry (visibly angry, mind you) and had shut down the bond, she was afraid his anger wouldn't let him see that trap and that he'd be killed.   Her vaunted intelligence was reduced down to one thing: Protect The Mate!

As for the possibility of killing both of them when the bond was created, it never crossed her mind. She wasn't trying to create a bond at all. Luna had told her that communing with ones mate while he or she was asleep allowed you to see a different side of him/her.   So Hermione tried it, thinking to better understand Harry by maybe watching his dreams.   Unfortunately, she got pulled in deeper than she'd wanted and was unable to get out again. When Harry, realizing the danger, moved to protect her, he inadvertently created the bond they now have. It's true she shouldn't have done it without his permission, but he forgave her for it and that's all that matters to them.

haroon hameed posted a comment on Thursday 22nd June 2006 5:11am

thanks guys,
this fi is excellent just like sunset over britain i think byy making dumbledore and ron evil makes this fic even more great so please kep posting an we know how much chapters will be here on this fic and please try to post as many as you an please
thank you
member of your website
haroon hameed

LoggingInSucksAss posted a comment on Thursday 22nd June 2006 1:38am

I'm whining over whinging. And lovely for lovingly and your versus you're and jeopardized.

But don't mind me, I get that way sometimes. :)

Aside from 200% more spelling gaffs than ever before, this was as great a chapter as ever. You manage to make each chapter interesting in and of itself, rather than each chapter being nothing more than the words that lead to the next chapter. Major kudos for that.

Ailishmckechnie posted a comment on Thursday 22nd June 2006 1:17am

I was super surprised to see another chapter so soon. Congrates. I hope harry doesn't explode on hermione to much.

Lyon Pride posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 1:06pm

Whops, sorry forgot this. I understand that Hermonie was just responding, and Harry as powerful as he is could go almost anywhere, but why not send an owl? They're such a part of the wizarding world it would only make sense. And between Hermonie, Miles, and Caleb you'd think someone would have come up with establishing Harry's whereabouts. Heck even leave out the tracking spell you'd know as soon as it went west instead of east.

And why doesn't any fan fic use 'bombarda' as an attack spell?

Bobmin356 replied:

Alyx here. They didn't use an owl because sometimes the most obvious solutions are overlooked, especially when fear is the overriding emotion. Both Hermione and Miles were afraid.   Caleb was angry, but had been given a direct order and told to carry it out or be relieved.

In a crisis situation, the obvious solutions can seem as far away as the moon.

As for the bombarda spell not being used in fanfic, I think it's mostly due to the fact that it's not canon. Bombarda was used in the POA movie, but not in the book. Bob and I are in no way canon nazis, but the use of the bombarda spell would almost guarantee that we'd be visited by a few who felt the need to inform us that the spell isn't "canon". Trust me, we get this a lot, even though we've clearly stated this is AU and doesn't follow canon. Besides, we enjoy making up our own spells.

Lyon Pride posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 12:53pm

Great work again guys. On the coast thing, perhaps you just have a natural east coast bias? I can't fathom why though. Two ideas that I'm pretty sure are far fetched. First, Wales was home to many druids and druidic clans (similar to Erie) will Eocho meet his long lost sister? Also, I believe the Harry/Hermonie bond is permanant? What if they get devorced? Hermonie is always nagging him across the bond, "You're going out with that tramp? Shut up you hag! Can't you leave me alone for even one night?" Oh the hilarity.

Finally, on a more serious note, the fortress at Azkaban originally held the worst criminals of the day, and it is very possible that those who were not realeased when Voldemort took power would have stayed in the fortress proper, and they would not have been a group Harry would have wanted in Haven. (just another reason for his lack of attack there) Keep up the great work!

David Thacker posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 12:49pm

They are blaming(spelling?) Hermione when Harry is also at faulte(spelling?)for Hermione had no way of knowing what he was going to do when he shut off the link.

Crys posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 10:59am

Alyx, please keep Bob properly medicated. That intro was more than a little disturbing.

Tied off one thread, though definitely not in a way I expected. I was under the impression that Dudley was undergoing a lot of training. More than simply learning how to use a handgun and a rifle. Oh, well. He served his purpose (no matter which side you were on).

I can see how the results of the raid were the fault of three people. It'll be interesting to see if Hermione learns anything from it. Or if Eocho demands her head on a pike (literally) for what she did.

Yes, Harry screwed up by cutting off the bond. But this is not the first time he's run off to sulk in private.

I agree with Remus (underinformed as he is). She should have spent about one minute thinking about what Harry was likely to do with this info before assuming he was going to go and try a rescue.

Miles, I feel, did the best he could with limited information. Hermione essentially tells him that Harry's gone to this location to rescue his cousin. Who knows Harry better than she? He had to accept her interpretation of Harry's likely actions. Miles's decisions flow from that point. Caleb did what a good 2IC is supposed to do and tried to play Devil's Advocate. Didn't work, but that wasn't his fault.

Kinda curious what the one letter was. Being the one from Lucius makes little sense. Why would it have started from Azkaban right after the raid?

Looking forward to the next chapter.

BJH posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 9:11am

Nice chapter, some serious Hermione bashing but very nice.

It does seem odd that you have Hermione acting so impetuously. It seems rather out of character for the girl who fought with Harry to think things through in the conclusion of OotP. But then again it is your fic so I won't complain too much.

BJH

Princess Fictoria posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 6:58am

Fabulous chapter. I like the way you have Hermione making mistakes. She is a very smart woman... book smart. You have done a wonderful job in illustrating some weaknesses that can come into play when one refuses to allow themselves a moment of circumspection... or at least a second opinion... she should have gone to the brotherhood NOT to the government forces for a solution. She also should have trusted her husband a bit more. Yes, Harry should have shared his feelings through the bond... but that is an ongoing struggle for him, to share and expose his weaknesses. Hermione, on the otherhand paniced and I don't envy her when Harry is well enough to give her a dressing down and for her to accept responsibility for the dead and injured.

Blue Werewolf Boy posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 5:21am

awsome chapter

Patches posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 4:54am

This is an excellent chapter. I really like the interaction with Harry and his friends like the impromptue party around the pool. The battle at Askaban was spectacular! Quite a finish when Harry blows up 1/3 of the island! I thought it was good that Harry could help everyone understand the downside of war and how their efforts saved their own friends lives. It is amazing how Hermione could mess up so badly. Harry has to remember that communication is paramount to solving life's problems. Of course Harry ends up in the hospital again! That was quite a twist getting Duddley killed by wizards! Justifiable under the circumstances. It is too bad Harry didn't think about Dudley's reaction to Harry summoning him. Vernon and Petunia by their actions caused their own son's death! That's irony! Thanks for writing. I look forward to the next chapter! pms

Carey posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 4:28am

""Narcissa has been tutoring me on the subject. She seemed to feel it was part of my duties as Lady Potter-Black, and that I would use the information to guide my husband in a subject he loathes," she said with smile as she reached out and took Harry's hand. He looked at her for a moment, his expression dignified, then he stuck his tongue out at her."

This line nearly cause me to spit water all over my laptop...so, great chapter as usual!

Jimbocous posted a comment on Wednesday 21st June 2006 12:32am

Great updates, really enjoyed them. One minor point; it's Whinging, not Whining. Though, having read you too, that could have been intentional

KLGreen posted a comment on Tuesday 20th June 2006 11:07pm

Excellent chapter. Hermione needs to learn that the same lesson that she expeted Harry to learn.

hedwig_edwiges posted a comment on Tuesday 20th June 2006 10:53pm

Hermione is going away and beyond here. It seems that more than ever booksmart has nothing to do with common sense. I loved the way Harry is growing and learning to deal with his feelings, good and bad. I think Miles could be good as counselor and Caleb is prime to take the head job. Luna as soldier... I don't know if any armed force can survive that. Or Ginny! Hermione was never one of my favorities characters and she never is on my list for Harry's mate but you did construct a quite belivalbe relationship here, until she started to act like she was 15 again and thinking she knew best. Maybe if she just take care of the library the war will go better for everyone.

candace1 posted a comment on Tuesday 20th June 2006 10:09pm

I just wanted to tell you I love your take on Harry Potter. I was disappointed with the sixth book too.I just want to know, who's going to kill off Malfoy senior when the time comes? He really is an A §#. But really, I love how you two write. Forever your faithful reader, Candace

AcceleratedGlass posted a comment on Tuesday 20th June 2006 7:59pm

good chapter update soon