AnnaTigg posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 8:25am

I was just reading through some of the other reviews for this chapter (the quantity already submitted should display how eagerly awaited this chapter was!) and came across the rantings of Mal-3. This person clearly has no taste and since they clearly disliked the fic from the get-go, should have ceased reading some while ago and kept their unpleasant mutterings to themselves! I know all reviews can't be wholly positive, but this person clearly objects to the premise of the fic, so they are either rather dim or like to torture themselves by reading stories they don't enjoy. Anyway, I feel better after that rant. Please keep up your excellent work, and enjoy eating all your popcorn.

AnnaTigg posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 8:16am

Thank you so much for the hours of reading enjoyment this fic has provided. I really liked the original basis for the story and the way you portrayed the Wizarding World as a whole, not just the British part. Your charaterisation is excellent, and this fic (like several of your others, I would add) has become almost more real to me than JKR's work. I can really see this happening, and relate to the people and the way they behave. I loved Snape going mad and trying to take points off thin air, by the way! Harry's reintroduction to Hogwarts was very well written - I can visualise the expression on the students faces when they realise Hermione's foreign fiance was really Harry. I knew the twins would see Harry's disappearance as a prank - it would really appeal to their sense of humour. And I hope Molly and Ginny understand how prejudiced they are - and what it cost them. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks, and don't ignore any plot bunnies, because if they turn out as well as the rest of your work, I want to read them!

Mel Evans posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 8:10am

That was excellent! I loved the ending! And I had one of those moments where your heart skips a beat in recognition.. I went to the University of Melbourne.. and seeing it immortalised in one of your wonderful stories made my day.. I know.. I have a sad, empty life.

I can't wait to see what wonderful story you guys cook up next. You definitely have active imaginations! Thanks for sharing it all with us and for all the hours of hard work you put into your stories.

Old_Crow posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 8:01am

Even storytellers need favorite storytellers.

Thanks for sharing your story. I really did enjoy it. The pacing of the story seemed perfect to me, as was the blend of humor, action and romance,

Thanks again.

O-C

DaZZa posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 7:48am

Another day, another end to a great story. Lots of openings left for sequels, though (innocent grin). Ow! Hey! Keep your whip to yourself, Alyx!

Looking forward to the X-Men crossover.

I hope you'll ignore idiots like Mal-3 - there are obviously a lot more people here who enjoy your work than deride it.I'd lay odds he's someone to whom Bob or Alyx has given a shoddy review at some point who is getting his "payback". Pathetic.

c3markh posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 6:45am

Loved the story; Once again another hit! Thanks for writing and I look forward to reading another story when the muse hits.

Ken Warner posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 6:44am

It has been a wonderful ride - and a story I will be happy to re-read 10 or 15 more times over the years - 340 pages of size 12 font - and every word in proper working order.

Thanks for sharing your talent, and despite Alyx' disclaimers, I am sure it would not have been AS excellent without her input.

Poo on those who whined about update frequency - This came out often enough that I can use it as homework bait on my teenage daughter - Who could ask for more.

Warmest regards

agent fisher posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 6:32am

*starts the obligatory slow clap*

Well done, you two, well done.

draconix posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:57am

I loved this story, read the entire thing from chapter 1-8 last night and was just hunkering down for a review then wait for the last chapter when, lo nand behold, there was an update. Well done, indeed :)

dic posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:54am

I specifically liked all those little scenes with snape's insane ramblings, though I have to admit that I don't remember how it came to be that snape was that far gone...

anyway... as always really enjoyable...
it'd be interesting to know whether that indian spirit banishing chant actually means something or is just ugga ugga... (allah muhammed jihad durka durka)

yeah well.. thanks for writing that story, I really liked it... and I'll be looking forward to that x-men crossover, it's time that there's a decent fic in that category.
have a goodn
jodic

mwinter posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:50am

Thank you for the wonderful stories that you both write. I apologize for thinking you should shot your betas. It would be better to dress them up in PB bunny out fits and brand them.

morriganscrow posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:34am

SUPERDOOPER!! I got a mention in the final A/N's! *does Happy Dance* I feel so special!

Snape leaned back, relaxing. "Gryffindors," he murmured. "They sneak into your rooms at night and fill your socks with the pudding you weren't allowed to have at dinner." His head cocked slightly and his eyes became unfocused. "Oh, hello, Draco. Why are you wearing such a large codpiece?"
"It provides room for his fish, Master," Gustav said.
Snape nodded understandingly. He should have thought of that.
Thanks Bob and Alyx, for the unique, and painful, experience of snortling semi-masticated chicken schnitzel out my nose. No really - thanks. I'd managed to make it to 48 without the sensation of squidgy breadcrumbs, garlic chunks and chicken strings being ejected through my sinuses, but now, thanks to you two, I won't be blowing out the candles on my 49th cake ignorant of same.
If I lived closer to you, rather than in Australia, I'd come over to thank you in person.
Brilliant end to a wonderful story. I'm all agog to begin reading your next offering.

BigCaanine posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:33am

I have to just say Thank you for another wonderful story. I have enjoyed your humor in the stories and also especially in the disclaimers, I actually fell out of my chair laughing over the honeymoon sceen. Your stories have been easy to follow and a joy to read and I hope that you continue. Thank you once again

carolinakitty posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:03am

Bravo! and congratulations on a story well done! ^_^

Teresa Lynne posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 5:01am

Many thanks to you both for such an excellent story! I loved your portrayals of Harry, Hermione and the others. It was nice reading how the various couples built their relationships as they worked together to support Harry's quest. High 5's to you both!

aengus posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 4:47am

It has been a long time indeed since i have enjoyed a fiction of this quality. Don't get me wrong, "Sunset" and "Sunrise" were amazing in action and story telling, but they seemed to be missing something.

This story blends the story telling with the romance i was hoping to see the two of you write and it was wonderful

thank you

aengus

Calmear posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 4:00am

As always I enjoyed your work. I like how you are able to kill Voldemort in new and unusual ways with every fic. Your character development is good and I like your dialogue. Well done!
Of course now I'm looking forward to the x-men crossover.

Darak1 posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 3:51am

Looks left and right as he enters the room, walks slowly to the center and raises a panel with written on it "Epilog ?"

Wolfric posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 3:38am

I have enjoyed this story a great deal. I am always glad to see a story completed so many decent stories are never finished. On the other hand the anticipation is lost of waiting for more enjoyment to come. For the most part I am not much of a fan of crossover stories and I do not follow Xmen so your next effort may not be as much to my taste as your previous ones but I plan to give it a chance. Your stories tend to give the reader a vision of a fully formed world populated with completely developed characters which believably interact. This is a standard that most fan fiction authors do not achieve. If you could bottle it and sell it you would be well off. This chapter came at a good time for me as I had just reread the story a couple of days ago. Thank you so much for writing and please don't stop. W.

Crys posted a comment on Wednesday 12th March 2008 3:31am

> Bob glared at her and she shrank back.
[Crys sits up.] Hey! Bob, you do NOT treat Mistress Alyx like that! May I punish him for you, My Lady? [Crys settles back, humming, "It's a Small World". He grabs a small bag of popcorn and starts to watch the show.]

> Cindy was not going to allow the little elf to wear a Playboy bunny outfit, ever.
*blink* Bad mental image. Bad Mental Image! MAKE IT GO AWAY!!

> There were some intriguing possibilities, but those possibilities weren't totally risk free.
Huh. Good idea. I was very tempted to have Harry be caught "enhancing" in "Scion", but never did. You found a good counter to that situation.

> "It provides room for his fish, Master," Gustav said.
*blink* The Chesterfields are the insane offshoot branch of the Lovegoods, aren't they?

> We contacted the American Department of Magic to ask them about it, but they suggested that since we're a British publication, we should contact the British Ministry
Snerk!

> To insure that Perky didn't get in trouble for telling us this, we did as he requested and Obliviated him, multiple times.
[hysterical laughter]

Aw, the story's over? Well, that was a good ending. Overall, quite liked the story. I'll have to go back and re-read the parts of the AD implosion. Fun stuff.

Matching bikini waxes? Does that mean we get matching speedos, too? [manly voice] Sure, bring it on! Any pain the girls take, us guys can take, too! . . . Er, why are you laughing so hard, Lady Alyx?

Lilredwitch, pending acceptance of your application, I welcome you to the illustrious ranks of those following Dark Lady Alyx. But just remember that I was here first. Nyah.

Oh, and Lady Alyx? I appreciate you looking after my well-being by asking Lilredwitch to hold my hand (concern for our mental well-being is the hallmark of a good boss), but it was unneccessary. The four doses of morphine and six tranquilizers did the trick.

> No longer will I write AN's. No, I'll write WN's; Wife Notes.
[Crys solemnly shakes his head.] No, no, no. That is the entirely wrong message you'd be sending. Calling them "Wife Notes" implies you only exist as an adjunct to Bob. Everyone, except maybe Bob, recognize you're your own person. You are Dark Lady Alyx all on your own merits. DLA Notes or DLAN.

See you in a couple weeks, Bob. Be sure to use the secret signal if you need my services, Mistress Alyx.