A very nice series of one shot, i would really like (but i'm not really asking for) some other POVs, like Fred's, Angelina's, Molly's and Arthur's. Strangely the most i'm interested in would be Angelina's as it would be a little an external POV, while the others would be more "obvious" and expected.
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this was an interesting one, breaking from the pattern interms of he monologue and then scene, instead only bringing in moments of scenes/quotes into the diatribe... my one thing, however, is that you didn't change the tone with ron as much... he had his story, his emotions, all of it... just not his own voice

does that make any sense at all? gah, forget me, i'm pissing on about bs over an amazing piece



point is, KUDOS!

Aw, Ron’s matured. I love that part of the story. It’s a bit predictable since Ron is their bestfriend and he wouldn’t not forgive them but somehow it’s different because how you made Ron so mature beyond his years to accept such crumbling fate that could be bestowed on a man. I am so proud of Ron and that won’t change! But this fic made it all too easy for me to say that Ron had climbed up the ladder from being the bloke who has the ‘emotional range of a teaspoon’ to a ‘true and loyal best friend’.

Congratulations, I love the story. I’ve read the other ones prior to this fic and I love them as well. You described their feelings and emotions quite vividly and that’s what I like about writers. The words could drive a stake through your heart and being. That what the character feels; the reader feels them as well. Nicely done!

well. i kinda feel sorry for him. assumed too much i suppose. that and the fact that his mother's molly, who i think is a very pushy person based on what i have read in the books.

i completely agree with the reason of his forgiveness of harry and hermione. abandoning one's friend for the nth time, mostly when said friend truly needed him is just so... i can't even describe it. 'tis karma, i suppose.

very beautiful piece. kinda refreshing to read something about a ron-hermione wedding engagement gone awry that is very realistic and not cliche.

Ron should have found someone else as should have Ginny. Still a beautifully written installment. Well done.

First, let me say that it's an excellent chapter and it brings things about very well.

Ron finally grows up through this travail, and we see that as he starts from the perspective of having survived. 'falls flat' isn't the term I would use, but there is something missing. At least for me.

I was expecting a crowning moment of 'Ronness' if you will, between the time Hermione hits him with the fact that she loves Harry and he crawls into the bottle. The previous three stories limit this to something offstage from them, I realize, but I was expecting something more Ron than one unspoken parting shot at Harry as he left to be with their friend.

But, it's a very good look at Ron's journey to maturity. I like how this weaves the other three stories together and the entire thing is a whole. Some of hte other reviewers have mentioned one more look at the entire process from someone outside the quartet. That could be intersting, there are several potential candidates for that job.

Luna, the perpetual outsider. Minerva who observed them all in school and, most likely, afterwards as well. Neville, another example of someone on the outside but still privy to the relationship between them. Molly might be a good choice, she seems to have accepted the reality of Harry and Hermione by the time Ginny's tale came around. Or Arthur. Who never says much, but observes more than folks give him credit for. Somehow, I can't picture him being overly surprised that night. Dismayed at how it occurred. In pain for the pain his children were going through, but not surprised in the least.

Again, another excellent addition to this story. Pay no attention to my ramblings about Ron, the story works well as it is.

apAidan

Well it was a nice chapter, the idea of forgiveness being essential to be capable of love is quite right.
I thought too that it was lacking a little bit, but mostly at the end, I would have liked a better conclusion or something, but still it was a good chapter, so thanks for writing all this series!

Bravo to you....another outstanding story. This series was very "TRUE" to life. My only problem was with Hermione blurting out that she loves Harry....in front of all those people. She could have done a little better to save face for Ron. Saying that....it does NOT take anything away from the story. I am glad Hermione sent Ron the note, she needed to give him some closure. I have always liked Ron, just not with Hermione. Having Harry deliver the invitation and what he said was just PERFECT....he didn't apologize for loving her, just that loving her hurt his best friend.

I love Harry as "Daddy"....he has so much love to give, and he is very capable of taking care of his family.

Very nice series. I always enjoy your stories and I look forward to many more.

Understanding and forgiving are not adjectives oft used to describe Ron, but they fit in perfectly with the rest of this short, wonderful series. A pretty good endnote piece in my opinion. I think the reason why it might have fell a little flat is the first piece. It does not go into the detail or emotion that the other pieces in the series do.

Wonderful Short story.
I like how you did Ron in this story.
you really out did your self again.
I am looking to the next story that you come up with.
You make my day!
Please continue with your excellent work.
Ron came up to me and said.
Ron" Finley a story about me"
Harry" Good for you Ron"
Looney Warner Mouse " Better him then me right Harry"
Harry" Right Looney "
Hermione" I hope that the next story is about you Harry and My self soon"
Plucky Duck " Don't conut on it"
Buster Bunny " En what's up Duck!"
and Anvil fell on Plucky Duck.
Babs Bunny" he he I just can't help my self".
Buster Bunny "Good work Babs"
Harry" Well tha tha that's all Muggles!"
Looney Warner mouse" Good Morning and Good after noon and good night and good luck!"
Have a real good week and weekend.
fade out to black.
input cartoon sound track Called Merry go round Broke down.
Hamton J Pig " tha tha tha that's all Folks!"
the end!

Oh the end. How sad. But no, I do not agree with you. To me, it doesn't fall flat at all. I like how she sent that letter and it made him deal with it. And I love Harry leaving the wedding invitation. I do like how honest it was with Ron saying part of him hoped it would fall apart. All in all a wonderful series.

That was a great piece! I thought you portrayed Ron spot on. I get what you mean by this falling a bit flat. Perhaps one more piece told in a general point of view that has to do with the four of them together once more. I'm not sure, but I hope that you keep writing stories!

It's missing a little something, but I couldn't tell you what. I'm not sure. Maybe it's because the description of him getting over it all went so quickly. Or the fact that Harry and Hermione have definitely found happiness, but Ginny and Ron still haven't quite moved on or something. I know you've said before they aren't pining, but they seem a little stuck in the past at the same time. I don't like thinking of Ron (a decent Ron, that is, and he's very decent here) still in mourning. I did like it, but it didn't draw me in the way a couple of the other ones did.

But don't let that discourage you. I love your stories. I'll read every last one of them.

As usual, your stories are always interesting. Multiple viewpoints of the same plot. I\'ve seen two but not four. Will you do anyone else?

N.O.C.

I have several things to say about this final installment of your series:

1 - You had the courage, that no one in Portkey had until now, to admit that "Hermione was the love of Ron's life". If we are honest, and I underscore if we are honest, Hermione WAS the love of Ron's life. Period. I know that in Portkey, attitudes towards Ron are divided in two options:
a) Hate - which is very popular;

b) Making him behave badly, in order to justify the rift between Hermione and him. And then, like some sort of magic, Ron starts to be an angel, so that Luna can be romantically involved with him. Usually this sounds so false, that automatically I feel sorry for Luna, because she is going to be involved with a nasty person/character. This attitude is dictated with the will to "compensate Ron". In this sense of the word, Luna is basically the "compensation girl", which makes her a really sad character. She basically exists to "compensate".

Your set of stories is very different. And for the better. Probably you wrote one of the best Portkey fics ever. Because it is realistic. Because it is honest.

2 - Ron's reaction was understandable - to drink and to try to forget his humiliation. And the destruction of his dreams of happiness.

3 - It seems that people don't see the kind of society that the wizarding world is: a very little community where almost everyone knows everyone. From that day forth, Ron is known as "the one that Hermione rejected". Taking into account the little dimension of the said community this is basically awful.

4 - And in here, once again, I still don't believe in the rebuilt of a friendship: if Hermione had the gutz to end things, let's say two weeks before the wedding... well, that would hurt, but it will be different. But to end things that way? It is too much. Like I said in my previous review, everything in your set of stories is dramatic and sensible. This is the only matter where I simply can't agree. Ron might forgive, yes. But to really want to rebuilt a friendship? No. That is asking too much. Because everytime Ron would seen his two friends, happy and in love, he would be reminded (painfully reminded) of the fact that he failed the chance to be happy with the love of his life.

You have talent! Accept my congratulations!

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