The "funny" thing about this story is ... I want to think of it as fluffy and nice, but my reactions are the opposite: there is an emotional and symbolic depth to it which seems to tease at you and makes you think that there is something just beyond the words written on the page.

And, when I try to think of this as deep and with hidden meanings, I get ambushed by the feeling that it was meant to be light and shallow -- that one must simply "accept" the story for what it is because deeper emotions are not called for.

In the end ... one realizes that this story ... "is."

Or, as the title goes, "I am."

This story ... is.

And for that, I am grateful.

And, if someone wants an explanation for what I am trying to say, please get in touch with Professor Trelawney at Hogwarts.

For me, this story simply ... "is."



gil

I think it was lovely, and I can see how, as an author, this story would take over with a mind of its own--hence the reason it didn't turn out as you expected.

Two things I particularly loved about this fic:

1) You didn't make Harry or Hermione come out with a long explanation or declaration...they both just rather *understood* what the other meant. That's true love for you, isn't it?

2) You didn't attempt a love-making scene...I absolutely, positively adore the way you handled that. As many fics as I've read, and as many as I'll ever read, I will never read such a perfect love scene again.You managed to capture their intense passion for each other without making it into a kind of voyeuristic experience.

Nicely done.

Great little fic. I love the part about the bed and broken furniture. Brilliant.

Wow! I really love this one! Great job... will it continue further?

excellent, that was really great, a joy to read, i was iffy at first then decided what the hey i'll read this fic, woo who i did, funny his internal thoughts, then her speaking aloud :-)

Beyond gorgeous. Just stunning. I loved every bit of this fic! And you're absolutely right, there is no narration in the heat of the moment, most of the time you can't remember... perfect explanation.

I also just loved the way she silenced him. That was brilliant. Wonderful job!

wow... that was a really cute fic! i like it! Good job! keep on writing!

aw, that was a really sweet story! Very cute...you should definetly write more stories like this! lol.

That was really nice. I love how she silenced him so that she could say her piece. That was really lovely. good job.

First off, it's not an infernal piece of work, Nielle. It's original and lovely.

The introspection at the beginning on Harry's part was...wow. Coming to terms with feelings you have for someone would be a humbling experience, and that was what you expressed.

And I love the idea that they have hot chocolate at night!

~Nelli.

Well, I pretty much told you what I thought about this already. But it doesn't hurt if I do it again, right?

I think it's a wonderful piece. Different from your other works, and that makes it special, in a way. I like your hand at romantic scenes

Guess where I'm heading to now. And no catacombs nor paperbags!

This is a cute little fic you got any more of them lying around?

Aphroditee