siaru posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 10:28pm

Marvelous. This is a fun puzzle you've set here; I'm enjoying watching it work itself out.

Can Peter still transform to a rat? I wonder if he's even tried since he crossed over.
Harry's likely to get in thick with the House-Elves at Hogwarts. Maybe he'll get a further education into their magic alongside his Wizarding one. Being able to [i]pop[/i] is bound to be dead useful to a Marauder. Good thing some of the Potter elves have learned their letters, since Peter'll need their help to correspond with Harry while he's away at Hogwarts, unless he can manifest at Hogwarts when Harry's there.

This is fun. Please do carry on.

IP82 posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 9:39pm

Great chapter, as always.

I like how you made Harry perfect for Hufflepuff (coz that's where he's going, right? Hardworking, 'good to all animals' and loyal, that's him). There are not that many stories with Harry as a Hufflepuff and in the one that do put him there, he's usually just a Slytherin under disguise. Excellent idea!

I also liked your Dumbledore pushing towards manipulative side. It's only normal for him to feel wary of Harry since he wasn't the one that controled his upbringing. Hm... maybe he could start suspecting that Harry intentionally went to Hufflepuff only to hide his true motives? I would imagine him growing extremely paranoid of powerful students' allegiances after he let Ridley slip through his fingers.

Scene with Snape was brilliant too, great idea.

I didn't like how you just copied somed parts of PS, like Hagrid picking up the stone, or meeting Malfoy at the robe shop. I hope you somewhat change things once Harry is at Hogwarts, coz it would be really lame to read all the familiar scenes again (flying class, the mirror, duel, Fluffy, the troll etc), only from slightly different angle. There are simply so many authors doing things like that, that I feel like I've read PS 50 times already. Yes, it's a great book and all, but enough is enough...

Anyway, keep going, I can hardly wait for the next chapter.

Ronnie McMains posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 9:06pm

Thanks for the wonderful Christmas present! What is Snape going to think when he properly meets Harry? "Potter, what are you reading?" "Your book." Snape looks at the book, sees his autograph, and says, "Good Lord." hehehehehehehe

xyvortex posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 7:54pm

Thanks Dorothy, for one of the best Christmas presents I'll expect to get. Harry's day in Diagon Alley was exceptional. I was wondering how Peter would someday bring up his betrayal, especially when Harry would be meeting the other Marauders. Now I know he'll put it off as long as he can. The thing is, you can't help feel sorry for the poor ghost. Yes he buckled under pressure from Voldemort and is responsible for the death of Harry's parents, but it is something he's agonized over every day since. Well, gotto stop. I have some cookies to bake.

Chthonius posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 7:48pm

Yay. I really enjoyed this chapter. I like the reaction to Snape, as it really emphasizes the different upbringing Harry has had under Peter and the house elves.

I'm really hoping this story continues for quite a while... it seems to just keep getting better.

Christopher Estep posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 7:33pm

A Harry that is looking forward to....*Potions*? And even MORE surprisingly....to *SNAPE*? (I'm surprised that Sirius didn't lose his lunch seeing Harry request Snape's autograph!) Severus is going to have Mucho Problems giving his report to Dumbledore with a straight face, mostly because he is going to endure Major Teasing...

gilly131 posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 6:37pm

what a great christmas present. I can't wait for Snape's reaction.

Mickey posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 5:11pm

GREAT CHAPTER! I really liked the scene with Snape. Wonder how Harry and Sanpe's relationship will be different with Sanpe having to endure the fame he thought Harry enjoyed in canon.

Hagrid posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 5:10pm

I got som'att ter say ter ya...An excellent chapter! Nervous, humorous, excited...What more could a young lad ask fer on his firs' visit ter the alley. Send me an owl if yer need me.

sydneydallas posted a comment on Saturday 24th December 2005 4:38pm

Oh wow, that was a first encounter between Harry and Snape that I would have never imagined! And yet it made me smile, Harry was that cute...getting Snape's autograph, heheh...Finally heading to Hogwarts, can't wait to see what machinations Dumbledore has in mind, or how the Sorting will go. Please update soon, I love this story! ^_^

Meghan posted a comment on Friday 23rd December 2005 3:51am

what an incredible story! I love it to pieces. You've done very well with creating this very believable AU and I can't wait for your next update on it

Hannah2 posted a comment on Tuesday 20th December 2005 4:00am

Cannot. Wait. Until. Next. Chapter!! So good, I love it!

Goyana posted a comment on Saturday 17th December 2005 1:54pm

That was great, very orginal and finally an author who doesnt have Peter as an idiot. Good job and cant wait for the next update.

Jack-A-Roe posted a comment on Thursday 15th December 2005 9:12am

Well I just got back to your story and must say that you've been to hard on yourself. It has been wonderful and quite original.

Harry wanting to be an elf was perfect and exactly how a child would be.

I hope you continue it on even though the contest is over.

JNorth posted a comment on Thursday 15th December 2005 5:58am

this story keeps getting better - can't wait for the next update.
The trip through the veil was interesting - will there be anymore? It kind of reminds me of a story by Maxfic on fanficiotn.net called 'The Other Side' where Harry follows Sirius thtough the veil at the end of OotP. They end up in an alternate dimension, and have to find their way back. I won't say any more in case of spoilers. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated in ages.

jmcqk6 posted a comment on Wednesday 14th December 2005 3:30pm

great work on this chapter! This is really an amazing story. i started reading it a while back, but found I couldn't really get into it. I am so glad that I started it again.

Just so you know I'm Josh Charles (the_euph_guy@yahoo) who you replied to in bobmin's group. Thanks for letting me know about that!

I can't wait to read more.

Stone Cold posted a comment on Tuesday 13th December 2005 12:01am

I LOVE this story. Man I love it. And I love that Peter has been redeemed. That's one of the best parts.

And nothing makes me happier than Harry's interactions with the house-elves.

Cassie posted a comment on Monday 12th December 2005 1:56pm

I've read it all at a go. It's now 12:55 pm and I should've been abed hours ago. :-)

I have enjoyed your story very much, and I look forward to continuations of this alternate story line.

Cheers!

Cassie

brad posted a comment on Monday 12th December 2005 11:59am

Great story, very interesting; can't wait for more. Thanks for writing it!

Elaine posted a comment on Monday 12th December 2005 7:03am

*cheers*
Wow, it's amazing!
You have created an original AU in the Potterverse that appears to be entirely cliche-free! The chapters are long, the spelling and grammar is good, and the plot is interesting. Please keep up the good work!