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Beautiful.
My face is all wet from tears after reading your story. At first I wasn't sure who was talking. I did think Ron first because of the way you wrote the dialogue, and then I thought it was Harry because you mentioned the Dursleys, but then I got that it was Ron when you mentioned Hermione.
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm a Ron basher. I don't like any one coming inbetween Harry and Hermione. I was hoping that Ron and Ginny died so Harry and Hermione could be together.
I first thought that Ron was mad at Harry and Hermione getting together and he was writing to Harry about how he felt. I didn't realize he was dead until you wrote, "Maybe I ate something magic-repellant and thought I could deflect the Avada Kedavra." I read it twice, and then the tears started. I was confused as is to why Ron said that it was his LAST adventure. But then it became all to clear.
I couldn't believe how much emotion this story elicted from me. I was pretty much sobbing at the end, and then lost it with your last line:
"I did it for you." |
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Wow...Utterly indescribebly touching, made me shiver the whole way through. The raw power of his words, it was...spellbounding...(excuse the pun heh)
And it's really well done, dunno if it was on purpose, the way that you don't really know why he's writing it, and it slowly dawns on you what actually hapenned. Incredible, how you convey the images without actually describing them, but just by skillfully playing with the emotional expressions... |
Author Feedback: Don't worry - the slow realization on the reader's part of what happened to Ron is very much intentional. : ) It wouldn't be as interesting if you knew from the start why Ron was writing this monologue of sorts, would it?
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading and writing, my friend. |
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Cas121689Signed | Chapter : 1 | Date : 11/12/06
That is so powerful. I love how raw you made him while staying in his character. And that last line..? Man, that was perfect. |
Author Feedback: Glad you liked it. : )
That last line was actually what served as inspiration for the entire story itself, so you can imagine how pleased I am that it made an impact of sorts on the readers.
Thanks for reading and reviewing! |
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hermy415Unsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 02/07/06
oh my god!!!!that is so sad..but it is so good..i mean really..you have talent....i love it..keep going..and please deicate some fics for me..i'm really a huge fan of your work
 tear buster.. |
Author Feedback: Don't worry - should I ever put something out on Portkey again, I'll make sure to put in a nod to you for asking so nicely. : )
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading and reviewing. |
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 I'm sitting im my room right now, sobbing my little heart out. I don't believe you! This isn't your first time at a first-person monologue.. This was absolutely amazing! I'm utterly speachless just because you summerized how Ron truly felt in just one chapter...Its amazing because I never cry when I read Ron death chapters but this one got to me real hard. This was heart-wrentching sad... Even though you might not have wanted it to be like that.. I think its wonderful and I'm excited for the next set of stories... Thankyou for publishing this story.. You have made me inspired.. I thankyou so much... |
Author Feedback: Well, don't worry - I really *did* want it to be sad, so I'm glad, in a sense, that I achieved that. : ) Very sorry you had to cry, however, as we all know that normally isn't too much fun, haha.
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed the story and found some inspiration in it. And I'm terribly sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your review, but, well, real life got in the way, and I haven't been to Portkey in quite some time.
But better late than never, right?
Thanks again! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. : ) |
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AnonymousUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 18/08/05
You are a versatile writer. First the hilarious story (Harry the pirate). Then the sweet story (Harry and Hermione's birthday present). Now this one, the deep musing story.
And you get me hooked good. Can't wait to read your other works.
You're definitely on my favourite writer list.
You know, the other day I said to someone that if I were to write Book 7, I would kill off the whole Weasley family just to show how frighteningly powerful and evil Voldemort was. And also to explain why Ron would never end up with Hermione, and Ginny never with Harry.
But now, reading your story from the perspective of a dead Ron, I feel sooo...sad, empty, a strong sense of loss inside me. Now, I think, I don't really want Ron to die.
I would want him to end up with Luna (not Lavender, mind you); she would be a good companion for him I think, plus I think she had a bit of a crush on him in Book 5.
And maybe Ginny could end up with Neville. The Boy Who Was Almost The Boy Who Lived.
It's a Harry substitute for Ginny.
It's 3:08 in the morning now. But I can't seem to stop reading your stories. Next up, A Minute for the Snowflakes.
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Author Feedback: Thank you. : ) I'm quite pleased to be on your list, particularly if you might leave such nice reviews for anything I put out in the future.
I freely admit that I'm glad I changed your mind about Ron; to be honest, I didn't care for him much when I first started shipping H/Hr, as I thought him overly selfish and immature, but over time I've come to the opinion that he's one of the better characters in the novels, simply for being the most human.
Also glad you see him with Luna - I used to have about three Ron/Luna stories here in the Portkey database before I removed them. Needless to say, I get the impression the Ron/Luna ship could use as many members as possible, so stick around, please.
3:08? Goodness. You know, you're making me tired, actually.. ; ) |
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Aww!  That was so sweet! I absolutely LOVED the first person, you wrote Ron so well! It was perfect, it truly was. Great work *snibbles* |
Author Feedback: Come now, friend, don't cry. ^_^ Ron had his say in the end, when it all came to a close, and I imagine he's glad for it, heh.
Thanks for reading! |
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lissaSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 27/12/04
Wow. At first I thought that it was Hermione talking..then her name was mentioned and I thought it was Harry. Then his name was mentioned and I figured it was Ron. That was an amazing story. Wow. I can't really find any words to describe it. But just to make sure I got the story...Ron died right? Really great story. |
Author Feedback: I feel slightly guilty, actually, for never noticing I had a new review, so you have my sincere apologies for seemingly ignoring you for so long. : )
And yes, you had it right. Ron passed away and was simply giving his final thoughts to Harry before he went.
Thanks for reading! |
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AmberUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 01/11/04
Oh, that was so wonderfully Ron and heart wrenching. I loved it. |
Author Feedback: Thank you. : )
I can't help but think that Ron is the most human of the Trio; he endures the very emotions that have a tendency to tear us apart, and yet, after the nightmare and the pain, he still has the power to recognize and rectify his mistakes.
That's the important thing, after all. Regret can be a dangerous tool. |
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LieSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 07/09/04
I'm glad you decided to post this. It's very sad, but wonderful written. It just sounds like Ron
One silly Question: Did Harry get the letter? You know you as the author have the power to tell me if the end of the story is that a letter like this *magically* appeared on Harrys desk, or if its just all the things that ron had on his mind in the last seconds or, or... I really have to know |
Author Feedback: Gah! I was not even aware that another review had been added to this list - my apologies for the extremely late reply. : )
Thank you for the comments. As for your question, concerning whether Harry ever received the 'letter'....hmm. I may just have to write something to answer that question, don't you think?
I'll see what I can do. ; ) |
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*tear*
that was amazing! I cried!
you should sequal and write one from hermione's pov and harry's pov!!
thank you |
Author Feedback: Gah! I didn't even realize I had another review. : )
Thank you! The sequels are definitely possible, but at the moment I'm a bit wrapped up in writing for a different fandom, so we'll have to wait and see.
Thanks for reading! |
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JoogieSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 12/08/04
Damn! I didn't see that coming! *blames it on the late night and long day*
Ron was...great in this. I find that a lot of Harry/Hermione centric stories tend to shove him to the sidelines (note: I'm very guilty of this myself), and even the ones that focus on Ron himself miss the mark at times. This didn't - it was exactly him all the way through.
Thanks for sharing.  It was - special, and it made me become misty for a little while.
~Nelli. |
Author Feedback: Thank you very much. : ) I'm relieved I was able to capture Ron's viewpoint and hold on to it throughout the duration of the story! One thing I've noticed is that most authors tend to make Ron just a crude jerk who's obsessed only with food and the like; besides being completely different from the truth, it isn't a fair assessment of his character, so I suppose writing this was my own way of showing everyone the real Ronald Weasley.
Thanks for reading! |
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It brought me to tears!! I can't beleive how good that was!! |
Author Feedback: Thank you. : ) I'm very glad that you enjoyed it - thanks for reading! |
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 I'm all choked up now!My computer screen is blurry...okay, I can see again. That was wonderful. At first I didn't understand, but the words made me want to keep on reading. and when I realized that Ron was dead, I had to sit for a minute and let it fall into place. It was beautiful, and I loved the entire thing! Wonderful work! |
Author Feedback: Thank you. : ) And I apologize if the beginning wasn't quite clear - but I'm very much glad you kept reading! I'll take that into consideration next time.
Thanks for reading! |
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AnonymousUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 11/08/04
I am crying right now. Wow. I never really thought about what Ron would think or say if he knew beforehand that he was going to die. I am very impressed. Thanks for the emotional rollercoaster. Everyone needs a good cry every once in a while.
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Author Feedback: You're very welcome. : ) I suppose I should feel a bit guilty for making you cry, but, then again, I can't help but feel a bit proud that I could write something like that and affect people so. Hmm. I'm torn, it seems, between the two.
Thanks for reading! |
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