piltad posted a comment on Friday 10th October 2008 6:55pm

Well darn have finally caught up to you I won't lie to you I hate reading stories that are works in progress because I can't wait at all very inpatient...

But more about your story you are truly gifted I have read almost every story at SIYE (wish you would of posted that there so could of found you sooner) and you are in my top 3 best authors would say your number one but you haven't finished yet. While I do think you have flaws nobody is perfect I think your story is as close as perfection as you can get.

You do know how to build a story there is no doubt about that but one trap that a lot of authors fall into is they can't kill off any characters while it might seem strange but to me that really does tick me off reading about a perfect little world with a war going on and nobody dying that is a main char you on the other hand have already proven your not going to let a few flames get to you but actually do what you think your story needs which is awesome.

You also have created as close to an AU that I have ever read. I know that you went back and did grab some plot lines from JK but you have gone about it in a completely different way which really does show off all your talent and I love that. (Though won't lie didn't like Ginny not getting the diary) To me that shows true talent you don't need to pull things from others (published or not) to actually create a story. (to me also shows can expect great things from you outside of fan fic if you applied your self)

To me the Dangerverse is the most complete AU I have ever read. And shows its not just you playing in the HP universe that making us all read (which a lot of people rely on) but rather your skill as an author if you have some original non HP or CC Lewis work would love to read it. While I could go on and get more in depth and gush about your story it is getting late and need to go to bed. Though will say you have hooked yourself another reader hope you update soon.

Till next time,
Tad

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Wow!

I accidentally turned off my review alert, so missed all your reviews until right now. Thank you for reviewing along the way, and for telling me both what you did like and what you didn't--a lot of reviewers go only one route or the other. I don't necessarily like hearing what people didn't enjoy about my writing, but I need to hear it. Thank you also for the compliments. They make me very happy.

I don't always update as quickly as I wish I could, but I am doing my best. I do have a lot of plans for originals, and will keep my fanfic readers updated on them. I have written one piece of CS Lewis fanfic, a response to the ship from the Prince Caspian movie, and it's here under my Narnia tab. Also a crossover between HP canon, Dangerverse, and Narnia that I really, really need to update. Other than that, I'm not sure I'd dare.

Thank you again for all the nice things you've said, and for the suggestions/complaints--I won't improve without them! I hope to update soon and make everybody happy; until then, cheers!

piltad posted a comment on Friday 10th October 2008 4:43pm

Very good job... LOL I bet I am the only one not howling at you for all these things your doing personally I like what you are doing it is war time and unfortunately there are going to be casualties and horrible things happening.

piltad posted a comment on Friday 10th October 2008 4:21pm

WOW didn't see that one happening right now well the den is being attacked and no parents and if I understand this right you also have the girls out of the wards and I think they are with Lucius if I am reading that right. Have to see what the boys do really think Harry might be in quite the rage I am thinking.

piltad posted a comment on Thursday 9th October 2008 5:34pm

BOOOOO!!!! I was hoping you would go with I think you owe me one more death in this battle you said people and as much as I hate to say it think you need someone Harry knows not a nobody or DE.

piltad posted a comment on Thursday 9th October 2008 5:13pm

wow gutsy call but I like it... I am one of the odd folk that think there is a war and there to be killing involved since that is what a war is all about I am happy you did this all on your own Bravo...

piltad posted a comment on Wednesday 8th October 2008 10:29am

Do like how you finishied with blood bond do think it was a combo of a compromise and cop out but it did come together alot better than I orignally thought it was going to...

piltad posted a comment on Tuesday 7th October 2008 6:10pm

Really don't think this blood bond with Remus is a good idea hope you didn't go through with it... If you did do it I really don't think you thought it out all that well...

Hannah3 posted a comment on Friday 26th September 2008 9:14am

So... was Hermione raped? Or "just" molested?

Hannah3 posted a comment on Thursday 25th September 2008 11:05pm

I don't get the necklace...

kittykat91419 posted a comment on Tuesday 16th September 2008 3:59pm

Okay, so I'm finally caught up. I will be absolutely and completely dismayed if you continue with the plan to kill Draco. That said, I've seen this series recommended countless times, and I think it's true. Danger is a little beyond believable, and Aletha has rather few talents, by comparison, but they have enough genuine flaws that they don't, in my opinion, fall in to the realm of a Mary-Sue or God-mode character. The balance of adult characters is generally pretty good, as well. You've given a good reason for the behaviors that show up in the kids, and I'm truly impressed by how many original ideas I'm seeing. Keep up the good work.

hitokirichapin posted a comment on Thursday 11th September 2008 7:55am

I've read all the stories so far and i have to say....wow. Great work. I have two questions though....

1) Why does Harry continue to trust Dudley when its obvious everytime he helps him something bad happens?

2) Why dont they just kill Lucius and get rid of him already? I hope that when he does die he has a terrible death.

Prongsie posted a comment on Friday 5th September 2008 8:49pm

After having re-read the entirety of FD, I believe myself now capable of following the story again :D Or at least capable of following some of the storylines without going 'huh? When did that happen?' ;)

Right: good job, Ron! Hermione deserved something after all she'd been through (good job to you by the way for being able to paint her like that, most 'less able' fanfic-writers would've had her right like rain after everything). Do I sense a kiss or a 'we need to talk' coming up? I hope so! :)

Let's hope Moldy-Voldy has one hell of a headache, 's only fair really. Though I do seem to reach the conclusion that whatever he did to those poor girls only made sure they were even more anti-Voldemort and even happier with those who surround them (if that makes any sense at all). So, his little plan might not have had the consequences he was hoping for.

I was wondering about that second scroll of prophecy (the ones Harry had copied): will it be important? Has somebody managed to find it, someone who wasn't supposed to know about those prophecies? And what has happened to Kreacher? Haven't heard of/from him in a while (I think :P)...

Anyway, I'm (as usual) patiently waiting for the next chapter, so take your time, make sure it's a really long chapter (please?), and post please :)

Prongsie

irishdaddy0204 posted a comment on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 11:08am

OK I startedreadng from the beginning of the series last week and could not stop. I am now totally addicted to the "Dangerverse" and you can't stop anytime soon. Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed this so far. I do have to say I was worried when Ginny was bitten (remembering the prophesy) and I'm really worried bout what will happen to Neenie ut I am excited all the same !!!

Lesa posted a comment on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 9:06am

One word: awww!

Patches posted a comment on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 7:03am

This is quite an interesting chapter. I understand Harry's need to strike out at Voldemort. I just hope he hasn't caused more problems than he has solved. Or at least tried to solve. I am so glad that Maya's family is with the pride and the pack. I am so sorry that Hermione has to suffer from being the one carrying the curse. At least she won't transform if I understand correctly. I am so glad that Ron flew to her room and that she was awake and could accept him. That is great and a step toward Ron and Hermione getting together. Thanks for writing. pms

Lynn Terald posted a comment on Tuesday 2nd September 2008 1:02am

Alright, I still have my hair. That was a very good chapter. It certainly cleared up a few questions and ended at a choice moment that makes me want to read more.

Thank you for updating so quickly. Please don't make us wait a month and a half for the update!!!!

callie posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 11:50pm

woo!!! go ron!

tangentsferret posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 10:30pm

Yay, you did it! Thank you for the chapter!

This one was interesting: for some reason I found myself fixating on a seemingly insignificant bit of business. When Letha is asking Moony about the night he was bitten, and Wolf offers to leave, Wolf "starts to get to his paws". Now, this actually threw me out of the story briefly, as it struck me as a very odd phrase. I sat there staring at it for thirty seconds or so, until I realized what was hitting my Weird Button: the phrase usually reads "get to his feet", and since Wolf *has* feet, why use "paws"? It took me another minute to decide that it had been done deliberately to emphasize that it was Wolf rather than Harry who was there right then, and then about another thirty seconds to decide it was terribly clever of you and I quite liked it. Then I went back to being immersed in the story.

So I guess the point is, yay for literary cleverness, and boo for anything whatsoever that breaks the chain of the storytelling.

Please also be aware that I am reading (and reviewing) this *very* early in my "morning": I'm not usually even awake yet, and haven't finished my caffeine. Therefore I may be in snarly nitpick mode and may have expressed myself with less grace and empathy, and more snark, than I would normally prefer. Sorry 'bout that. (grumps off for a bigger mug)

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 8:01pm

Love your philosophy of the werewolf curse. The description of the night after Moony was bitten was particularly good.

That was rather what I was expecting Harry to do, if in a smaller way, and thoroughly enjoyable too. Interesting that Voldemort views love as weakness and poison. Excellent scenes with Dumbledore etc too.

Loved the way that Ron is mad that he isn't thought of and yet he's the one that can help her most. Lovely final scene. Poor Neenie. More please.

mykakal posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 7:26pm

Very nice chapter.
I agree with Kiten's reactions and feelings.