By Bobmin
Reviews
Sirya Black posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 8:04pm
*chuckles* I want to thank you for the great storylines and continuing efforts to keep me laughing so hard that I nearly wet my computer chair whenever I read your stories.
Merry Christmas (or seasons greetings depending on your choice)and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!
-Sirya Black
P.S. My brother and I love Puff! PLEASE write more Puff! Puffy fun for everyone on Potter Island! YEAH!!!!!
Akali posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 7:45pm
That chapter was really good, I can't wait til we get more just Harry and Hermione moments. They are so cute together! Great chapter!
Infin1x posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 7:24pm
Yay, I was mentioned in the Author Notes. Even if it meant getting barbecued it was totally worth it Some would say I'm starved for acknowledgment but I say it's just that I am to lazy to work on my own WiP so I might as well try to write interesting reviews.
You can't do that, I don't care if you are the authors, you cannot make me hate Lavender and then in the same chapter make me pity her. It's rude to play with your reader's emotions like that.
I was wondering about the bookspace. If they go in wearing what they were wearing outside but they can't get underneath those clothes what would happen if they were naked when they went in? Also why eighteen? Legal age in the wizarding world is seventeen, age of consent in the UK is sixteen and in many countries younger.
ginners posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 6:39pm
absolutely brill! have been reading this from the begininning and just like ur other stories its fantastic! in depth detail, humour, twists the lot!
update soon!
joeBob posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 6:08pm
Fine chapter, thanks.
Your Apparition physics is off, though.
You need to account for the earth's curvature when apparating more than about 75 miles. Not just for elevation reasons. This is also because every nonpolar point on Earth is ACCELERATING (not moving) at a different rate relative to every other nonpolar point.
Given the scenario you cite, Harry would arrive, IN SPACE, over Fiji and with a relative velocity of many hundreds of miles per hour.
The vacuum would render him unconscious in seconds and dead in a minute or two. (It would hurt like hell and probably incapacitate him, instantaneously.) If, however, he immediately jumped close to the surface, the hypersonic blast of air would break his bones, slam his heart off his aorta and possibly even peel off his skin.
If he was too close to the ground, he would plow into it at hypersonic speeds.
As you can see, reality is more fun than fiction! (And more deadly, your apparition license is revoked. ;-) )
This chapter was good, overall. The sappy stuff was not tedious and Harry's tests were great.
Bobmin356 replied:
Your applying physics to a story about Magic? That's why it's call FICTION.
If you want facts, read an online text book, or visit wikipedia. :)
beauty0102 posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 4:34pm
yeah great chapter can't wait for more so please update again and soon.
The Midnight Poster posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 4:22pm
Another fine chapter and done in 21 days too!
There's is one thing I'm wondering about though. What's Cindy reacting going to be when she realizes Dobby isn't going to be able to clean all those muggle rooms?
Bobmin356 replied:
She's a muggle, why would it bother her? And more so, why would something so trivial be of any concern to anyone?
Thanach posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 2:14pm
Lmao, I must say, I can't decide which is funnier, the disclaimer or the notes at the end. But, overall, in my humble opinion another outstanding chapter that reminds me once again why i wait patiently for updates. I don't care if it takes you six months to update if each chapter is of the same caliber as you have produced in the past.
~offers a tribute in the form of 12 cloned Snapes and 12 very unique ways to for the authors to kill them, mostly Jigsaw variety deaths...~
Donna Mobley posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:44pm
LOL you are too funny!
Just wanted to say I loved the hit wizard exam leading to a Mastery. As always, your stories are the icing on the cupcake (made with Splenda of course, we're a diabetic household too!)
drkjester posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:37pm
Another excellent chapter. I can't wait for the next chapter. Have a good holiday's and keep up the good work.
Kalen Darkmoon posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:37pm
I want to respond to part of PhishBulb's review.
While McGonagall's attitude is disgusting, unfortunately it is a very realistic portrayal since it is VERY common for both teachers and principals to turn a blind eye to a lot of bullying and harassment that goes on in schools. It's puzzling that they are then shocked when a tormented kid shows up with a weapon one day and exacts vengeance. It's utterly disgusting that everyone then seems to vilify the kid who lashed out while continuing to turn a blind eye to those that pushed the kid to the breaking point.
As long as the adults around these kids continue to abdicate their responsibilities as temporary guardians as well as teachers and administrators, the laws of nature will win out over the civility of society. (Just like any creature, if you kick it daily, eventually it will bite you.) If the adults stand back and allow a kid to be pushed to his/her limits then they shouldn't be even remotely surprised when that kid eventually either kills him/her-self or lashes out at those responsible and those that permitted it.
Having been a victim of severe bullying all throughout high school, I practically CHEER for these kids that kill the bastards responsible for their torment. That may sound cold and cruel but unless you've been pushed to the point where you've spent long hours staring down the barrel of a gun because everyone seems to hate and want to hurt you, you could never understand the hurt, anger and desire for revenge. My sympathies are limited only to those truly innocent who sometimes get caught up when these kids snap and lash out. As for the bullies and the adults that permit it, they are truly reaping what they sow. It's just too bad that the majority still remains ignorant and do nothing to stop the bullying and harassment that leads to these. Until they do so, there will always be those that lash out.
While they may be able to stop it from happening in the school itself with metal detectors and what-not, the kids won't always be in the safety of the school. They can just as easily be caught out in the street or at a local shop or mall. It is impossible to truly stop someone who believes they have nothing to live for.
Just like teaching their children about safe-sex and the dangers of drugs & alcohol, it should be every parent's responsibility to ensure their own child is not the type to harass and bully others. If they abdicate those critical parenting responsibilities, then they just might find themselves making funeral arrangements for that child.
IceBlades posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:27pm
Well, that chapter took me the better part of about two and a half hours to get through. AWESOME. And I was a good boy and finished all of my finals before I started this. So glad those are over. An 8AM Physics II final is absolutely miserable. I'm glad I have a month to recover from this semester.
Okay, back to the story now. That was a great chapter. No, that was defenetly one of the best chapters you have written. The cross-continenr apparating, the Hit Wizard course, Harry and Hermione sleeping together, Remus and Tonks getting together...finally. Hmm, what else...oh, the brooch that was made into a necklace, the entire wrap on why the Americans were helping, the idea of giving Harry a Mastery in and of itself, the idea of disguising the Language exam, the portkey background...
I LOVED THIS CHAPTER!
Lets see...okay, 12pt. TNR...64 pages!
Such a great way to spend time as a security monitor on a Friday night. Getting paid to read fanfiction. Awesome. Okay, I'll submit this when I get back to my room, that and my battery is almost dead.
Happy writing!
scaryisntit posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:14pm
As usual, a very well written, lengthy chapter that is an utter joy to read. I honestly have no real qualms about the story, slow pacing or not.
I look forward to where you take the story now that Harry has finished his NEWTs.
Till next time,
scaryisntit.
Kalen Darkmoon posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 1:03pm
Great new chapter. I like how you did the testing for Harry's NEWTs and thought the language test was rather unique though I suspected it immediately when it was three people who just happened to be waiting in the same room to converse with him. I especially had to chuckle at the image of the examiners sitting in the hut after Harry blew through the Auror team and "captured" them - particularly since he only had to reach the village, NOT capture it! LMAO
That had to be a seriously humbling experience for the hit wizards and aurors involved. Although such a test is rather unfair - pitting what amounted to a graduating student against fully academy trained and experienced hit wizards and aurors. That would be an exam I would be hard pressed seeing be even remotely fair for an academy graduate much less a 16 year old boy. One versus a dozen fully trained and experienced in addition to deadly creatures like acromantulas? Is this their Rambo course?
PhishBulb posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 12:58pm
P.S. Sorry this isn't a more romantic letter. I've tried writing them but they keep coming out sounding lame and dumb.
Quoted for Truth.
Also, Minerva is Headmistress, knows that a student has been harassing another and has attempted to break into that student's property and she simply sits back and watches what happens? She waits until the victimized student simply has had enough and beats down the other? Is there a requirement of the job that the Head of Hogwarts simply abandons their duty when it comes to protecting Harry and his friends?
I remember one time Lily Evans put a boy into the infirmary for a week because of his misplaced hands. While they could never prove that she was responsible, he was incapable of having children after that point
Really? That's an appropriate response? So basically Minerva is saying that a guy went overboard, but not criminally so (assuming misplaced hands does not mean attempted rape -- and if you meant that you should have said it) and was then cursed to the point where he couldn't bear children? And no one has a problem with that?
Can't say what the point of this is any more. The characters are getting farther and farther away from any semblance of realistic behavior -- and it seems that those behaviors are more and more coming from the generic Harry Potter author handbook (See Remus/Tonks). The general plot is still interesting, and the Newt exams especially the specialized defense exam was inspired. I'm pretty sure I've reached the point where skimming through it isn't even worth it, especially with the above scenarios showing up. Doubt you care. Wish you'd write something I'd enjoy. Doubt that can/will happen at this point. I won't bother with this again. Best of luck with the rest. I'm certainly impressed with the volume you put out.
webdoc posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 12:53pm
How about sending sugar free donuts?
Seriously though, another great chapter.
I do have a dumb question, maybe you already answered it. Is the Wizards Fall series finished?
slayersfan01 posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 12:28pm
That was nice, and going slow is not hurting this fic at all. I really like the fact that this is so character driven and you two flesh EVERYONE out instead of just the two main characters. I always drop what I'm doing to read updates of this fic. It's that good.
Poor, poor Lavender. However, I mean no offense but something doesn't seem right. If her dad is a very strict muggle catholic and her mom a witch (I'm only guessing since you didn't mention her) why is he letting his daughter learn "witchcraft"? Oh well, it doesn't really matter anyway.
David Rader posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 12:21pm
I have read all of your stories, but never reviewed. I'm not really good at doing that because I never know what to say.
Anyway, this time I wanted to say that I have found this to be one of the best character driven stories that I have ever read. The way you add comedy with the characters is fascinating. You have captured the characters in a way that is very hard to do. And you do it expecptionally well.
I am looking forward to reading the rest of this story. I am also eagerly awaiting the crossover that you stated you were working on with Harry and the X-Men.
T.Zukumori posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 12:04pm
To the wondrous beings known as the Authors That Be:
Thank you again for another wonderful chapter. Made my Friday evening most enjoyable. I don't know how you celebrate your holidays, but I wish you both very joyful season's tidings and a glorious New Year filled with Excellent Snide.
Please keep up the great writing,
-T.Zukumori
bauer posted a comment on Friday 21st December 2007 9:36pm