Tank03Signed | Chapter : 5 | Date : 10/04/08
Just curious if we'll be seeing an update soon. This is really a first rate story and I'm hoping you continue with it.
Thanks for sharing. |
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Ugh, she went to robins...yuck...lol, i really like this fic so far, great job! can't wait for more. |
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ValancySigned | Chapter : 5 | Date : 04/12/07
Hello!
I'm thrilled to see another chapter up!  I completely understand about slow updating - I was guilty of that myself.  However, this was definitely worth the wait! 
Um, I have a question: what's the carpet book?
I like how you have the story of the werewolves woven in with the relationship between Harry and Hermione.
I also like Robin, though I'm sure there's more to him to be revealed later.
The dream sequence was cool, because dreams are usually weird like that (or at least mine are!).
I personally think this chapter (as well as the entire story!) is very well written.
I thought the whole ring ritual was interesting on a lot of levels. (Glorfindel... I'm rusty on my LOTR, but that name rings a bell...) On the one hand, I do think it's awful for Harry to have Hermione doing the ring ceremony, but on the other... guys ARE pretty thoughtless (and clueless) sometimes, without meaning to be. However, if Harry really intends for Hermione to have that ring... I suppose he wouldn't want to tell her/ask her to marry him except in person, so... (Just thinking "out loud!"  )
I admit to reading some of the reviews before writing mine, and I have to say everything you've written in the chapter, and in explanations in review replies makes sense.
I do look forward to reading more of this story, whenever it is you're able to update (thank Merlin for chapter alerts!). You are one of the best here on PK. |
Author Feedback: Valancy,
I'm so sorry to be getting back to you so late... Let me go and correct that now.
The "carpet book" is a term for the book that was released the week before the release of HPVII ... The file it was on had pictures of the book open on the carpet. Honestly, it was so awful we were convinced it was fake -- but we were unfortunately wrong.
I digress.
I -do- love Robin myself ... I think he's got a lot of potential, and Hermione genuinely likes him, which is partially why she's so confused now.
Thank you so much for your compliments about my chapter -- I probably tweaked that one for ...oh, three months or so. I can be so unmotivated and picky at the same time.
Having Hermione do his grunt work kind of makes sense, in context... He had her help him a lot at Hogwarts, and he trusts her like he trusts no one else. I do have to remind you, though, that the ring that was built is nothing like Hermione described a few chapters before. This ring is being made for Ginny... On the other hand, I had fun writing this because I got to do a lot of research into ring making. Harry is pretty thoughtless, but he's not thinking, is he?
Glorfindel means "golden haired" in Elvish -- and Eurys certainly is that. I also love Tolkein (oh so much more than Rowling... *le sigh*) Glorfindel also helps Strider protect the Hobbits on their way to Rivendell... Sorry, wrong fandom.
Anyway -- Seriously, you're too kind. Thanks for reading, and I hope to not disappoint in the future.
Steph |
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Pyro15Signed | Chapter : 5 | Date : 29/11/07
well, just finished reading this story, or what is up so far. i wanna see where you take this story, can't wait for the next update.
Just wondering why Hermione would go to Robin's i mean she didn't want to stay at her own place because of the inages of 'hot sex' so she goes to stay with one of the guys from her sex dreams. doesn't make sense to me, but that is the beauty of it, i don't always have to understand to enjoy reading. |
Author Feedback: Hey, Pyro!
Thanks for reading! I hope you stick around to the end -- just so you know, I'm a slow updater, but I want to be better!
Hermione couldn't stay in the apartment because of a few reasons: 1, she didn't want to deal with her bedroom being trashed by a cantankerous old cat. 2, sleeping on her settee wasn't comfortable, and she tends to lose her clothes, apparently. 3, she can't get that dream out of her head, so staying at the scene of the "crime" wasn't working for her.
She didn't got to Harry's because he's the last thing she wants to be thinking about--she's got this great new boyfriend now... Naturally, she'd take herself there. Hope this clarifies, and I hope you keep reading!
Steph |
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I finally got a chance to read the newest chapter and I loved it! I can't wait for the next update, hopefully Hary back home. Love the story, it was worth the wait for the update! |
Author Feedback: Dear Bailey,
Thanks so much for reading!! I am glad you're loving it! I'm a slow updater, but I hope to improve!
Steph |
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great job.i cant wait tor ead the rest of this story! |
Author Feedback: I can't wait to have it finished & done with!! Thanks so much for reading! |
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lateUnsigned | Chapter : 5 | Date : 28/11/07
i like the slow "simmer" burn pace of the story build up.also love that although hermione does have feeling for harry she is not pinning away and is getting on with her life (not going through the motion waiting for him)
good story (please more Harry) |
Author Feedback: Thanks so much for your comments! I am glad you're enjoying it! |
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SHe didn't she went to Robin's of all place why not Grimmauld place its like empty. and Dobby would enjoying spoiling her and the cat since HArry is away. Something is off about Robin. Love the dream she had just wondering if it was real but an illusion of the actually person or a mind trick of her own telling her what she really wants and is staying quiet about
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Author Feedback: Anne!
Thank you so much for your review!! I am glad you're continuing to enjoy the story!
So -- think about this... Mione's got a new beau, and now she's dreaming about her best friend?? Do you think that going to Harry's house is going to help exorcise that? I don't think so -- that's why she went to Robin's!!
Something -is- off about Robin... keep reading. It might not be as nefarious as you think, but he's a little -too- perfect, isn't he?
Steph |
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OctoberSigned | Chapter : 5 | Date : 28/11/07
First of all, Steph, I am SO glad you're continuing this fic. I reread the entire thing before getting to this newest chapter, just to refresh my memory, and it's just as good as it was the first time thru. If the dreaded epilogue is discarded, this could even be Carpet Book canon! (BTW, are are intending to continue with "Notes on an Affair"?)
Now, down to business...
I have several suspicions on what's going on in this fic. 1. Robin's interest in Harry. 2. Hermione's dreams seem very "real". 3. Harry's suspicion of anyone Hermione may be dating (at this point he doesn't even know it's Robin, *does he*?) 4. Harry's *earnest face*.
And there are more unformed suspcions too, that I can't articulate right now.
I'm just glad you're back and writing again. Hope your update doesn't take terribly long! |
Author Feedback: Dearest October:
I am so glad to hear from you! I am absolutely chuffed that you like it... profoundly flattered doesn't even begin to explain how your compliment about this being epilogue-worthy makes me feel... Thank you. Thank you so much.
Yes -- I am going to continue Notes on an Affair... I've been working on that a bit with my beta, and I kind of wrote myself into a wall -- how shall I describe it? Kind of like a sparkler... It had lots of sizzle but then it fizzed out. That story is really new territory for me. I -read- stuff like that all the time, but writing is a different bit altogether. I want it to have substance, you know?
 I'm shocked to think you think that Robin could have a darker side!! Can't anyone just be interested in Hermione? I mean, seriously! Naw -- I'm just kidding, but wow. He's getting such comments here, I love it. He's been fun to write & develop. I think you'll just have to wait and see...
Dreams -can- seem quite real, sometimes, you think? They're like a door to your subconscious. Hermione's not ready to sort out why she's really so upset about Harry -- why she has problems going to the jeweler's for him, why she's not happier that he's finally doing something about this very long courtship ... Her dreams are kind of doing that for her.
And -- Harry getting upset about her sucking face? He was upset about Mcclaggen supposedly mauling her at the Slug Club? There's precedence for that, too... And, no, Mione's not told a soul about Robin...
And, your #4 -- I love that you caught that ... He really was in earnest! Is... Will be ... well... 
Thanks so much for being so detailed! I love reading your comments! Thank you so much for reading!
Steph |
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AnonymousUnsigned | Chapter : 5 | Date : 28/11/07
This is a really goos story so far. I like the way you write Hermione. Why would Hermione choose Harry over Robin? Robin pays attention to her and likes her for her. Harry just uses Hermione when he needs something done are needs an answer to a question. So far I'm not sure how you are going to get them together. I like Robin (and I hate the fact that I like him, I've always seen Hermione only with Harry). When are we going to see Harry again? How can he win her over, or her fall for him, if he's never around? Hermione already has a thing for Harry doens't she? That's why she dreams about him. Isn't strange to be involved in with a new boyfriend and dream about your best friend? I remember thinking of NOTHING but my new guy 24/7 for weeks. Yet, Hermione isn't doing that, but having dreams of Harry. She needs to sort herself out, I think.
Really, really, looking forward to reading the next chappie, I really love the story. It's well written and intelligent, not some simple plot thrown together with halfhearted characters. I hope the next chpater is soon. This is a good story and I hope you don't abandon it (a lot of Good authors have left since DH  ) |
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abhinke4uSigned | Chapter : 5 | Date : 28/11/07
I think that you 've got a nice plot there. But is it a slow story in terms of the H/Hr relationship is concerned? |
Author Feedback: Thank you so much for your review!!
Do I think it's slow? I think that Harry & Hermione've already got so much built in their relationship that it's not too slow at all... Sit back and enjoy the ride!
Steph |
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That was great.Thank you for this story and the time and effort that you have put in to it.Please ignore any and all flames.Enjoy your self when you write and have fun in your life when you can. |
Author Feedback: Thanks, Destroyer, for reading! |
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I'm a harmonian, ok, I admit it. I like this Robin guy, he almost seems good enough for our girl.. I would hate to see him hurt, he;s that good of a character, but sometimes thats what writers do. I can almost see the conflict and blowup between Harry and Ginny.. we will see. And Ron, first time in a long time a Ron I can like, because to me he is usually not very likeable. (our Girl, remember) I look forward to seeing where it goes. Nice guy doctor bitten by Italian BiTurbos' and hicky'd to death.. Hermione's secret animagus kicks in and redhead girl shaved..
TimW |
Author Feedback: What a random way to end a review, but I'll take it. Celebrity Death Match meets Harry Potter -- Jenny may have that Bat Bogey Hex, but Hermione's got The Standard Book of Spells memorized from cover to cover!
I like Robin a lot -- I think that he's got a lot to offer the story as a plot device, so... like it or not, he'll be around for a few more chapters. I am glad you can see that he's necessary (He's not getting rave reviews all of the sudden! Oh those of little faith!)
I LOVE this Ron -- I love Ron who is secure in himself and what he has. I love Ron when he's not competing with Harry or making a total jerk out of himself. Basically, I love fanon!Ron... but I digress. =)
Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to review. I know there's lots of good fic out there, demanding attention. I hope you'll be around for the next installment.
Steph |
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I'd never seen this story before today, and I really liked it. You've done Ron and Luna really good together. And you did a nice job with their kids, I know I find it really hard to write kids into the story and make it good.
I think Robin is in need of a few faults, a maybe Harry is too. Although maybe that's later to come? Harry seems a little too perfect. I would have thought Hermione would have realized she  Harry by now, but I guess after that dream it won't be long now. 
Anyway, hoping to see this story on the Updated List again soon! |
Author Feedback: Dear Luzie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to read & review! I am glad you're liking it so far!
I really enjoyed writing Ron & Luna -- Luna's really the spice of their relationship, she was fun! And, I have to admit -- Louie & Janie are kind of a combination of my nephews, Joseph & Nathan. I don't have much experience with kids, otherwise...
Don't worry about Robin & Harry -- they'll sort themselves out before long!
Thanks again! |
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oh em gee. lol. i have to spell it out or it doesnt have the same effect. anywyas, can not wait for more! update soon! thanks. muuch muuch loove |
Author Feedback: Thanks so much for taking the time to review -- I am so glad that you are enjoying it. Oh em gee, indeed!
Steph |
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