Fidelius

evansentranced posted a comment on Thursday 22nd June 2006 9:05am

Mr. Goodenough? I'm sorry, I know this isn't meant to be humor, but I laughed at that, long and hard. I'm not sure if that has some sort of intrinsic meaning to the plot, or if you were trying to think of a name and just used that as a placeholder, or were really frustrated at two am and wrote it in a pique of dark humor. God help the poor child...with a name like "Goodenough"...he'd be eaten alive in primary school...

But that was just a really really tiny bit of the story. I love it all. Intriguing and engaging...so close the real thing, plot wise...and yet so hugely not...you know? Of course you know. You wrote it.

Ishtar replied:

Gary Goodenough was a friend of mine in high school. The derivation of his name from "Godunov" is speculation on my part. The name is no more ridiculous than "Longbottom".

Phoenixdor Dragonclaw posted a comment on Sunday 18th June 2006 1:41pm

Very nice. I can't wait for the next update, and the "Revenge of the Handkerchief". Update Soon!!!

Linda posted a comment on Friday 16th June 2006 3:38am

Great as usual. :)

XTakaX posted a comment on Friday 9th June 2006 4:37am

^.^ I really like your story! (Yeah, I know, not the most imaginative thing to say...but hey, it was the first thing that came to mind =P) Nice chapter lengths too! Never would have expected Hufflepuff....nice. So, I guess Harry won't be playing Seeker this year? And has he forgotten how to do House Elf Magic?

Ishtar replied:

The answers to both questions will be coming up shortly, so hang in there.

Mairead posted a comment on Friday 9th June 2006 3:25am

I'm really enjoying your story - it has a lot of elements that are interesting and creative. I especially liked the wall sequence at Grimmauld. I was seriously tempted to work something similar into a a story myself (Except it was Arthur experimenting with a muggle chainsaw.) Never got around to it, and now I don't have to.

Your pacing is excellent. I like the house elves; they're realistic without being annoying. I even like Peter - or rather, I don't *dislike* him. (Who knew?)

One problem - Hagrid comments on Harry looking like his father, with his mother's eyes - while he's still wearing the glamour. Unless giants can see through glamours, you may wish to change that a bit later on.

Until then, I look forward to reading more.

Ice Girl101 posted a comment on Wednesday 7th June 2006 5:09pm

Awesome story. Keep up the good work and hurry with the next chapter.

Rohan posted a comment on Monday 5th June 2006 3:47am

Very good. Keep it up. I'd like to see this finished. Maybe you could even do the rest of the series?

WWIIIKitten posted a comment on Friday 26th May 2006 12:29pm

"Harry Potter had vanished. Again." This does say it all, doesn't it? LoL

Snape's plans for revenge are far more sophisticated than it is in canon and I think it does his character more justice. For one, he's actually being Slytherin-like about it. Ofcourse, Sirius' less than subtle retaliation in the form of charming Poppy Pomfrey was a very nice touch as well.

I wonder how long it'll be until we hear wedding bells for Snape and Pomfrey. He's not the type to take a challenge like this lying down.

Kit

Tommy posted a comment on Friday 26th May 2006 2:46am

Can you get the next chapter out soon? I've been waiting a long time for this one; I'd prefer not waiting as long for the next...

A hopeful fan,

Tommy A. L.

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brad posted a comment on Thursday 25th May 2006 7:44pm

YAY!!!! HARRY AND HERMIONE ARE TOGETHER!!! YAY!!

Okay, I know they're only eleven, so it doesn't really mean anything, and I read your very intriguing comments on your Yahoo group about Harry's saving Ginny coming up, and what that might mean to the 'Lady Fair' arrangement, but still the H/Hr side of me couldn't help but go

YAY!!!!

I'll stop now. But keep my fingers crossed that it's a case of finders keepers, and that H/Hr will end up at the very end.

As usual, enjoyable chapter, written very well. Interesting twist on the Sirius/Severus friction and Snape's revenge.

Unfortunately I was exposed to a spoiler about what had happened to Harry in your cliffhanger, otherwise I would have been left guessing until the next chapter gets published. Interesting, and a definite advantage for Harry on the Hogwarts grounds?

Thank you for the chapter.

atlantis-rob posted a comment on Thursday 25th May 2006 6:16am

Great to see another chapter up Ishy! Great job with the forever explanation to harry about Lady Fair and the slight changes it seems to have undergone. Excellent job on his response and all that too! Now if only we can figure otu where he vanished too, excellent jbo with Sirius and Peter too! Cheerio!

fraupapst posted a comment on Wednesday 24th May 2006 8:28pm

This story is brilliant. It's so good to read a good rendition of Peter Pettigrew where he isn't simply evil/rotten/traitorous and cowardly to the core. He's one of the most hated characters from HP, but it doesn't make sense to assume he's altogether despicable. He's been a trusted friend of James and Lily, else he'd never have been made their Secret Keeper. I think you're right in assuming that Voldemort had forced him to join by threatening him and people he held dear. In canon, he's probably a split personality by now, the Death Eater who betrays his friends, brings back Voldemort and is able to cast a Killing Curse on an innocent bystander is one side. But I think Peter still does have a conscience, and the other part of him loathes himself.

I was going to write that the following paragraph doesn't make sense. But it actually does. Very neat idea.

'By Christmas, he thought he had found out why the elves were invisible. It was because he, the Secret Keeper, had never told them where they lived. They were in the unusual position of being both beings who were part of the Family by oath, but also were part of the Potter property, and as such were hidden under the Fidelius. On Christmas Day, he gathered all of the elves and Harry in the parlour, and repeated the Secret while they all listened solemnly. The next day, Brandy took her shopping basket into the village and delightedly found that the greengrocer could see her now! She was so happy she started weeping and hugged the man's knees.'

Ken Warner posted a comment on Wednesday 24th May 2006 5:44am

Love Hagrid's new house - much more sensible than the hut portrayed in canon and the movies.
I think the idea of courtly manners is perfect for this Harry, and feel that Hr was always the proper match for Harry as head wife.
Thanks for not abandoning this - It is such a great premise.
Warmest Regards

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Wednesday 24th May 2006 12:39am

Interesting bit about the Lady Fair.

I'm guessing Harry had a house elf rescue?

The Resident posted a comment on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 6:48pm

As always, Dorothy, an excellent chapter. I really enjoy your twist on the HP saga and you make everything flow so nicely. Keep up the Great Work.

dragongirlg posted a comment on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 12:58pm

Aww! The concept of the Lady Fair is just too cute. I love the New Marauders, and I love the twists you've put onto canon. And what a perfect cliffhanger! I can't wait to see what happens next.

Ivy_Snowe posted a comment on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 11:29am

This is a brilliant fic. I love it. And I bet Harry did house-elf apparation, didn't he? Anyway, cheers, looking forward to the next chapter.

By Ishtar

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