AnonymousUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 11/12/06
when hermione appeared and the blue ball fire disappeard, it was peaceful and touching. Thanks for your great oneshot. and Merry Christmas!^-^ |
Author Feedback: Merry Christmas!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for reviewing! : ) |
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MichelinaSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 10/12/06
Oh, this was simply fantastic! I've been looking for the perfect Harry/Hermone holiday fic, and after reading this? I definitely think She Always Does completely takes the cake. =D Honestly, this was amazing, right down to the very last word.
Speaking of words - you have quite a flare for them, don't you? How you do it, I have no idea, but everything just seems to flow together seamlessly in all of your works. I mean, maybe you have to be in the right headspace and state of mind to fully get the implications of your stories, but I know for certain that I've understood them each time. And I'm not boasting on my behalf, that was actually meant to be a compliment for YOU! 
Seriously, thank-you so much for writing this. It had warmth, angst, and most of all, the beautiful touch of soft, gentle realism. You really know how to create a magnificent atmosphere. When I finished the story, I actually had to blink a few times and bring myself back to reality - for a second, it felt as if I were in Hogsmeade, right there with them.
And you know, the best part was that you didn't even need to include what seems to be the necessity for every shipper holiday fic (i.e mistleoe, hot cocoa, presents). All you had to do was include snow, a hazy walk through Hogsmeade, and Harry and Hermione being...well, Harry and Hermione. Absolutely brilliant. |
Author Feedback: My, such a lovely review. : )
First and foremost let me thank you for taking the time to review, and for doing so in such a magnificent way. Try as I might to not gauge the 'success' of my stories on their review count, it's always a little depressing when you're stuck firmly in the single digits, heh.
And I freely admit to being a little proud of how my words tend to come together. : ) It's odd, now that I think about it, but I consider writing to be something very similar to music, and, as such, always make the effort to give my words and phrases a sense of lyricality (musicality), if you will. That may not exactly be what you were referring to in regards to the seamless nature of my works, but I think they go hand-in-hand, so thank you very much for commenting on it and letting me know I'm doing something right.
And as far as atmosphere goes, well, I find that I normally find inspiration for my stories with some sort of picture, which might explain why I usually try to incorporate descriptive imagery. I'm glad it worked. : ) As I mentioned in a previous review, it's always a tad dangerous to focus on static description, as keeping the reader both interested and entertained is not an easy thing to do when you start off painting pictures with your words.
Kudos for that last paragraph in your review, by the way. You've captured very well the kind of picture I had in my mind when I sat down to write this story: "snow, a hazy walk through Hogsmeade, and Harry and Hermione being...well, Harry and Hermione." And at the risk of my ego growing any further, I'll just say thanks for liking and understanding the story so much, and thanks again for leaving such a fantastic review.
Here's hoping I'll hear from you again with any of my future works.
- Azure |
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Azure [of the bright blue sea and gentle breeze in the air - that's how I think of your name], one of my favourite writers - I haven't read something of yours for a long time; well, my venture into Portkey is quite sporadic, what with real life always getting in the way -livelihood to earn, love to fall into, hearts to break - all that stuff. Anyway, I love your writing as always. If I could live in a story, may I live in yours? Funny though, I'm a girl, but I tend to imagine myself as Harry Potter - must be some psychological identity crisis going on inside my head. Oh, please write some more. I promise I'll review. And thanks for writing short fic; I don't have much time or the patience to read long ones.  |
Author Feedback: Why hello, old friend. : )
I was actually wondering if you would read this, as you were easily the most dedicated reviewer I had back when HBP was first released. I'm glad you got a chance to read it, of course, so thanks very much for reviewing.
And yes, you can live in my story. : ) I don't mind, and I don't think Harry or Hermione would either. Hopefully I'll have something new to offer in the upcoming month, but, as you well know, real life tends to get in the way, so we'll just have to see how things go.
Thanks again! |
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What a beautiful, touching story! Perfect for christmas. Just picture perfect. Thanks for sharing  |
Author Feedback: You're very welcome. : )
Thanks for reading and reviewing! |
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brentdaxSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 10/12/06
Wow. Well done! I love the rambling sort of style you use here, and you managed to use just the right amount of repetition. |
Author Feedback: Haha, yes, lots of repetition. : ) It's a sticky thing to use, as too much of it can bog down the story and bore the reader. I'm glad, as you can imagine, that I managed to nail the right amount.
Thanks for reading and reviewing! |
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That was wonderful! It was so sweet and beautiful, and I loved the point of view and tense that it was written in. I loved this fic, you are a great writer!
-Michelle |
Author Feedback: Thank you. : )
This thing actually started out in the past tense, but, shortly after I started, I realized the present tense would suit it so much better. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks again for reading and reviewing. |
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Awww, this is cute. It's well-written, and just a quiet, peaceful fic that really captures the part of the christmas holiday that everyone forgets with the holiday bustle. |
Author Feedback: I'm very glad you called it quiet and peaceful, as that was actually the sort of scenery I was going for when I sat down to write this.
Thanks for reading and reviewing! |
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AnonymousUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 10/12/06
That is the most eliquently (sorry I can't spell haha) written story I've read in a long time. You captured the spirit of the holidays. I felt like this was taking place in somewhere I have been. Fantastic job. |
Author Feedback: Spelling matters not, my friend, when you're paying a compliment. : P
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much for reading and reviewing. |
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Well done! Very picturesque!
I enjoyed reading that, and I would love to read more! |
Author Feedback: Well, hopefully I'll have more to offer relatively soon. : )
Thanks for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it! |
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Hey, that's pretty good! I love the first paragraph when you're explaining what's going on. Beautiful! Bravo! |
Author Feedback: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the first paragraph, as it's always a little difficult to keep the story flowing nicely while providing ample description. Looks like I pulled it off this time. : )
Thanks for reading! |
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