Ben Russell-Gough posted a comment on Thursday 17th November 2005 2:44am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Oh YEAH! Bob and Alyx, this was a wonderful story from beginning to end! A compulsory read for everyone disappointed with HBP and the normal fare of HP fanfiction.

I could talk about the brilliantly-written action sequences, the believable romantic interactions or even the comedy. However, in the end, it was the plotline - never pushing the boundaries of credibility and showing a real understanding of the fantasy universe and the people therein. All in all, this was a masterwork in HP fanfiction, at least equal to the best I have ever read.

The conclusion of this first part nicely sets up the second book.

There will doubtless be some trouble with Dolohov's forces in Ulster. There may also be some trouble with possible magical infrastructure links between Britain and Ulster (secured Floo links or some kind of teleportational magic) that may not be affected by Harry's 'line of death'.

The Brotherhood will return in fact as well as name. Given the non-causual behaviour of some magic, I wonder if it was the fact that they will be the Brotherhood in the future is what made Harry and his friends choose the name in the first place.

I also expect the Dumbledore will quickly become, first an irritant, then later an active obstacle to Harry's war.

No doubt, Tom will get a boost from Snape's research. However, no power comes without a price. I strongly suspect that if he boosts his power too much, it could make it unusable ("I tried to use a levitation spell on my teacup and I put it in orbit!").

I can't wait to see your sequel and the conclusion. If it is half as good as the original, it will be an unmissable read.

Once again, well done!

BenRG's Rating: 9/10 - Near perfection!

tru posted a comment on Wednesday 16th November 2005 11:09pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Wonderful story. I am very impressed, and I usually don't like Harry/Hermione stories but you pulled it off. Looking forward to the sequal. I have visions of the weasley's sailing up the Thames in the Victory.

Again thank you for this it was a pleasure to read.

Ana Maria Fernandes dos Santos posted a comment on Wednesday 16th November 2005 6:46pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Hi
Even though is the first time I post I've started reading your story in FF.net when it was on the 7 chapter and then move to your group. I would like to say that your story is the best I've read. You two belong to that special group of writers that is worth reading. The last chapter was fantastic and I can hardly wait to read what you two are ploting for Harry in the sequel. Enjoy the break recharge batteries you deserve it. Keep the excelent work!!!
Ana

Phntm-Phnx posted a comment on Wednesday 16th November 2005 4:28pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Awesome, well written story. By far the best of your three stories...so far. Keep up the good work.

Paul6 posted a comment on Wednesday 16th November 2005 2:56am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

That was great

Beowulf posted a comment on Wednesday 16th November 2005 1:21am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

I really love your stories.
The themes and plots just put a smile on this old face.
i really like the weasley commamdores.
i have and ideal that you mght like,
a short brigade- made of elfs, gnomes, drawves, and goblins.
but again thank you for the time you take to write
these stories

from Beowulf the gnome

Nika posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 5:51pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

That was great!
I can't wait to see the next story!!!
I can only wish that more people would take writing fanfiction in such an interesting way and with brilliant plots.

steph155 posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 4:16pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

hi. 我真的好爱你们的故事 thats chinese for I really love your story. i first started reading sunset at ff.net and took a while to find this here. to say i was relieved would be putting it lightly. so thank you both for making me laugh and cry as the story progressed and i cant wait for sunrise.

OrionHR posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 2:14pm for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Well, what a long strange trip it's been. The story looks fantastic and I can't wait to start reading Sunrise.

In the mean time, while you are writing Sunrise, perhaps you can post DA and SC, your 'Light Albus' stories.

Dagaz posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 11:24am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

You've done an excellent job. I look forward to Sunrise.

One of the aspects that I like most is that y our chapters are long. I hate short chapters that give you just a taste of the story and then leave you hanging for a few days to a couple of months. Also, you are updating on a regular basis. Much appreciated.

Once again, I'll state, ignore the nay sayers and those that feel that the only way to tell a fanfic is to follow cannon. Your story is very well written and has exciting plot and characters.

Dagaz

Joyce Caldwell posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 10:50am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Congratulations and well done! I'm looking forward to Sunrise.

Tim2 posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 9:45am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

I started reading this fanfic a while ago, before it was halfway finished. This is the only fanfic that I have ever liked enough to wait for the updates, and check back to see if they were up yet. It is an amazing story... so please... hurry with the sequel :D

Nick6 posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 9:38am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Das war sehr Prima!(That was very first rate!) Absolut schoen!(Absolutely beautiful!) This is posotively the best Harry/Hermione fic I've ever seen, and the funniest Dumbledore and Snape bashing fic I've ever read. I especially love the diligance in which the story was updated, most authors lose interest in their stories about halfway, don't try to make time for them, or totally forget them and leave the readers hanging. Can't wait for the sequel.

Kristina posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 9:31am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

OHHHHHH i loved this story! are you gonna have a sequal, like you did with Dumbledore's Army and Spirius Crystalus? cause i relly loved this tory!
keep up the good work! im sad now, causw it's over! WAAAAA!

Michael Henderson posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 8:38am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Thanks for the story and hurry with the next one. I'm glad you found a venue that the FF nazi's could not shut down and I look forward to many happy hours of reading the story

Mike

Malaskor posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 7:26am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Excellent work, and a (at least to me) novel idea to make Hermione's parents magical. And supplying Peeves with "toys" a great idea, I wonder how much the Deatheaters like it to visit their master's throne room...

I wonder if (and how) the ritual could have changed if for example Dobby had been part of the coven... Maybe a thought for the future?

I'm already looking forward to seeing what you have planned next. I guess it will begin with removing the DEs from Ireland and then go on. But the aftermath will be hard to sort out with (presumably) all those who gave in to the pressure to take the mark.

Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

Jennifer Moffett posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 6:29am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

I am impressed.

cmzanna posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 6:06am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Thank you Bob & Alyx :) I've recently discovered your work, since you've made the jump to FFA and I truly enjoy it! I'm looking forward to the next story.

The bit about the coven and the orgy cracked me up, a wonderful bit of imagery and sly silliness. (As a person who has dictionary.com as one of the one-click hotbuttons on my computer, I have to gently point out that having desert sounds a bit dry and may not taste so good in that paragraph ;) my personal mnemomic for that one is: dessert is like Strawberry Shortcake (ss)

Thanks again for a marvelous journey & I'm glad it isn't over!

~Zanna

garvan3 posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 5:35am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Oh...My...God...

Good work you two, I hope after you finish part 2 you write something origional so you can get paid for the great work you do. I would be first in line to buy your book!

exar posted a comment on Tuesday 15th November 2005 5:03am for British Lockup and Brotherhood Reborn

Wonderful story you two. I really didn't like what you did with Dumbledore as he sounded like a complete moron but as I went on I liked this more and more. I enjoy a bit of super harry time and again. Bravo.

My only diappointment, well two rather, is a) I didn't get to read about the gore and mahem that met the DEers when they hit the ward around England b) I didn't have another chapter to read.

I can't wait until the Sunrise.