David posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 12:57pm

Some things were just like in canon, true...

But they were handled much better.

And thank you for coming up for a reasonable explanation as to why the Prophecy was left where it was - with your Dumbledore's more willing nature (telling Harry things he needs to know, bothering to explain himself), there should be far less angst. Well, from that angle anyway.

karina82 posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 11:29am

the weddings where cool.

did something bad happened to draco? that line "...all trace of the brightness in his eyes was gone..." gave me the creeps made me think something bad has happned.

MercuryBlue posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 10:30am

Had a couple thoughts.

One: Does that last bit of the wedding ceremony mean they can't hex each other for the fun of it?

Two: Is it just me, or have we not heard about Valentina Jett in a while? And if not, why not?

MonkeyAxman1302 posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 9:10am

Interesting and simplistic take on a Magical Wedding ceremony. Is it a properly binding winzards oath? Sounds like Umbridge is not teaching at all, but will a Hogwarts High Inquisitor rear its toad like head?!?! Nice twist with Percy faking the family estrangement.

Not sure focusing on Sirius and Aletha's wedding was the right thing. The Charlie Tonks thing has been going on for a while and Aletha and Sirius were already married. I suppose that the story is about the Pack so thats why.

Is Harry's unlocked Gryffidor powers going to play much part in this story?

Monkey

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 8:28am

I loved the wedding vows and Draco and Meghan being inversions in colour of each other. Wonderful chapter. More please. The Pride are superb.

Gardengirl posted a comment on Sunday 15th October 2006 3:37am

*sniffles happily* I love weddings!

Seems to me that you set up as many things as you resolved in this chapter... well done!

Looking forward to more, as always ~

apuzzle posted a comment on Saturday 14th October 2006 9:28pm

Dear Anne, a most wonderful chapter. My wedding date is Aug 29 (2002) as well so thank you for the gift :)
ps. does the last part of the vows mean that Aletha cannot hex Sirius anymore? :)
Aysegul.

Ivy_Snowe posted a comment on Saturday 14th October 2006 6:34pm

Another chapter come and gone. Ooh, that was kind of deep. I really liked that, all of it. The idea that Percy and his family had planned their split was brilliant. I'm so glad he's not a fool in this fic. The weddings were so sweet. Including Dobby and Winky's. That was awesome. I'm glad Harry is realizing that Ginny could be something more to him. I like your Ginny so much more than canon Ginny. And the descriptions you gave of the bridesmaid dresses made me kind of want to draw the four Pridemates. It would be nice to see. Hm. Anyway, I loved the chapter and I can't wait to see the next installment. Cheers.

~Ivy

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Saturday 14th October 2006 6:16pm

That was quite sweet even as it moved the plot forward. Bravo!!

Miss.Mandy25 posted a comment on Thursday 12th October 2006 12:47pm

IT'S REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! what sort of bets? I really really like you're story, as much as I like the real harry potter stories infact.

Carolyn1 posted a comment on Tuesday 10th October 2006 11:01pm

I like the idea, no insult to Remus, but the lupus
means that making it perminent isn't really good. So making it temperary gives the best of both.

Tanaxanth posted a comment on Tuesday 10th October 2006 12:47pm

Umbridge gone by Christmas
And it wasn't a cop-out, just a clever escape from a nasty situation ;)

Tatterdemalion posted a comment on Monday 9th October 2006 10:35am

I'd bet on the Pride over Umbridge, bet I never bet on a sure thing!
Keep writing, it's excellent!
Headology :)

Amamama posted a comment on Monday 9th October 2006 7:31am

Thank you! Oh, this was lovely, in so many ways. This is my favourite AU, so an update is always cherished. You portray them so well, all of them. Their different personalities play out wonderfully, and Brian and Corona are great additions to your character gallery. They're both strong, yet vulnerable, and I guess they'll be able to draw strength from each other. I like your Dumbledore, he's better at keeping people informed than the original - and he's still alive.

A new prophecy... way cool. And having Alex just hand over the scroll was even better. "No need for spacial effects" - LOL.

When are the Pride going to tell the grownups about what they've found? And what a great way they found to decipher the meaning of the locket. As a whole, they're incomparable. I look forward to seeing more of what they can do.

And Harry! Now Remus' son... the last two sentences are just teeth-rottingly sweet, but I loved it. I wonder what Harry will be able to do with his powers? Apart from conjuring and holding flames in his bare hands. Being able to keep Voldemort out of his head is worth a period of lupus, especially when he gets healthy again as soon as he removes the locket. Great idea!

The slogan was a hit... "New and Improved Heir of Slytherin! Now with Gryffindor Blood!" LOL

Thank you ever so much. This was a wonderful treat.

Berte

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Monday 9th October 2006 7:16am

I really like the prophecy beginning. The locket was good, the kiss even better. Good compromise and that last line could have been cheesy but worked. Excellent chapter. More please.

Patches posted a comment on Monday 9th October 2006 5:42am

I really like the locket solution for Harry. This way he has a choice later and protection now! That is the important thing. It is a little painful to watch young teens learn to care about each other. Harry and Ginny will work things out but the discovery period is rough. I like the way you are handling it though. I really like Remus. He is as caring and loving as a father should be to all the "cubs"! Thanks for writing. I look forward to your next update. pms

OrionHR posted a comment on Monday 9th October 2006 12:53am

Oh boy, Pride vs. Umbitch... this would most amusing to watch in a Real Life (tm) situation. Reading should be just as amusing. I like how you're having the cubs learn about the Horcruxes without using that term. Very descriptive.

Continue the fine work. One thing: if you can get permission to use it, do use the term "Umbitch". I think Jeconais created, or barring that, one of the other authors on this site.

Minerva Granger posted a comment on Sunday 8th October 2006 5:44pm

PRIDE AT 6:1 Odds to beat UMBITCH with Ease.

Matthew4 posted a comment on Sunday 8th October 2006 4:58pm

I wonder now, after reading the bit between the Gamp sisters, if the character "Elladora" was based a little off Elphaba from "Wicked." It was the two lines in their conversation that sounded like a bit in the song "Defying Gravity."

Merely curious. Once again, very good job.

MonkeyAxman1302 posted a comment on Sunday 8th October 2006 7:06am

As usual an excellent chapter. Your propehcies always make me smile. I think they manage to rhyme but in a way that isn't actually cringe worthy which is a great result. But you also manage to say so much of whats to come and masterfully weave your story from that!!

I like the concept of binding the blood bonding to a locket especially as you have them find Slytherins locket as a counterpoint to that. I take it your going down the Half Blood Prince story arc and having the locket as one of Voldie's Horcrux's?
I don't think its a cop out because I think it adds the dynamic that someone could remove the lockets and take away the protection. I know the pendants can't be removed but if anyone could find a way its Voldemort!
I'm curious as to whether the removal of Harry's Gryffindor powers block is permanent or another temporary thing that will go with the removal of the locket? I'm glad you didn't drag that out and gave the power to Harry now! I can't wait to see what happens to Umbridge now that he has one of the founders powers!

Monkey