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omg thats so beautiful and sad, you have me in tears, that was amazing. |
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And ... wow.
Really, truly ... wonderfully ... wow.
There are no words to really describe this ... sad and fulfilling, defeated and triumphant, memorable and unforgettable.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
gil |
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usha88Unsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 26/07/04
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MissLexiReUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 26/07/04
How beautiful and how sad. I like that you gave them closure - wonderful piece. |
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DiscordSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 26/07/04
Hi --
First off, I really enjoyed the story. However, as a born-and-bred Memphian, I thought I'd offer a little constructive advice.
1. Late spring in Memphis is usually somewhat hot and very humid. Not your best walking around weather.
2. You can't walk on the Memphis bridge -- it's interstate traffic only between Tennessee and Arkansas. Plus, in the local vernacular, it's called the "new bridge". Even though it's over 30 years old. (The "old bridge", at the other end of downtown, is much older.)
3. Except in touristy areas like Beale Street, few people actually walk around in Memphis. Most everyone drives. The exception is if you live downtown.
4. In the song, "Reverend Green" refers to Al Green, the soul-singer-turned minister. His church is a black Baptist congregation. Which is not to say that he wouldn't welcome Hermione or try to help her -- he would. But the British tea thing is way out of character. In this area, it's almost always going to be iced tea, year 'round.
Anyway, I hope this information helps, and I look forward to reading more of your work!!! |
Author Feedback: Hi There!
I hadn't been to Memphis when I wrote this, but by some divine intervention I was there a couple of weeks ago! I'm a pure bred english girl, and have to say that I wrote this in ignorance of the city, or the states in general.
Your right about Memphis obviously, and of course in real life Hermione would be driving and she'd probably have to work in some chain cafe in Peabody Mall (I think I remember that correctly!
I didn't know about Reverand Green, so I'm going to play the card of poetic lisence! Green is a common name after all
Anyway, thankyou for reviewing, and I hope my inaccuracies didn't spoil the story too much for you. I was kinda hoping that I could create a Memphis that embodied all the amazing culture of the city which sadly is succombing to tourists and commercialism, but where isn't?!
I loved Memphis and I miss it!
Thankyou for reading
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This is such a sad story...particularly for me because I seem to know many people who are in various stages of fighting with cancer right now. Anyway, it was good...but so sad.
Just thought I'd drop in a 'hello' as well because I live in Memphis (as I see does Agrume, your first reviewer.) I actually read your story on another site a few months ago, but I'm glad you've joined us over here. Agrume is right about the city details mentioned, but since there aren't that many of us HP fanfic readers in Memphis, I'm sure most people won't notice. |
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That was so sad. I made me  It was really good though. I can't believe Harry died. |
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davacaSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 25/07/04
okay... this is good, but strange. I mean, you could have been a bit more clear abouth everything, it's confussing. But it's probaly supposed to be this way, so that doesn't matter. sometimes it's nice to read a story that is a bit more complicated than the average. |
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HPFAN1Signed | Chapter : 1 | Date : 25/07/04
Excellent Story. Please update soon. Its becoming one of my favorite stories. Keep up the good work. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. |
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THAT WAS GREAT!!!! it almostmade me cry a little that is good in a way, if you can make me feel emotionthat shows that your good at writing!!! I LOVED IT!!!!! |
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AgrumeUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 25/07/04
Hello! I must say, this is a lovely story, though, if it'd be okay, I have several corrections. I myself live in Memphis, and well... There's a bit in your story that does not take place here.
We have close to no cafes, save the Starbucks on every corner. Nothing homey like that. Sadly... Nawlins took all of our cutesy little coffee shops.
Erm... Second, you can't stand on the Memphis bridge. It's basically a freeway as people drive through it to get to Arkansas.
It sounds a lot like Hermione is living Downtown, which is quite far from Graceland as that is in Whitehaven. So, perhaps you might want to add in that Harry and Hermione take a drive toward the legend's home. And, I don't believe there are any ice cream shops around the tourist stores surrounding Graceland.
I do believe that's it... And I'm truly sorry for seeming smart aleckish or anything of that manner. I just thought you might appreciate corrections. I'm sorry again.
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Author Feedback: Hiya. I don't feel like repeating myself, but basically, yes I know I'm wrong. I have been to Memphis now, but hadn't when I wrote the story. Let us all imagine a lovely make believe place.... like the Memphis that may exist in the HarryPotterverse. I can assure you all that even JKR has made mistakes in the books, for example, have you ever seen Kings Cross Station. There is no wall between platforms 9 and 10. Sorry to burst the bubble.
Make believe is fun, its why I spend my life writing, coz its much better than the real world.
Memphis is a lovely place in the real world, but I think that some of the magic would be lost if Hermione drove them over to Arkansas. If it helps, you can all imagine they're standing by the Mississippi on the cobbles.
Thanks for reading and caring enough to correct me though
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