Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Sunday 20th August 2006 8:54am

*chuckles* Having been a grad student while working full time, I've got a fair idea of what you're in for and how inaccurate scheduling predictions get.

Anyway, 'tis a most interesting start to this story. I have to admit a streak of sympathy for Sirius, that doesn't sound like the kind of company I'd care to keep, either, though, if she's legit, Corona could be a very useful person to know. It appears that their round of problems has at least tempered Petunia a bit, Vernon seems somewhat less affected. Still, it should be interesting to see how things develop.

Oh, and a prank on Moldieshorts done so that one of his gets the blame would be most excellent.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yes, Sirius does feel rather sorry for himself, but he'll make it through.   Petunia's been pleasantly surprised by Harry - remember, she had no idea who took him, or why, so she didn't know what to expect.   And Harry won't be forgetting his pranking idea, though it may take some time to set up.  

Sherylyn posted a comment on Sunday 20th August 2006 7:27am

*Wonderful* beginning! And I loved the bit with Sirius involved in the line for LotR -- esp. since I always wanted Viggo as Sirius, but that's another issue ;-) Anyway... thanks, and best of luck with school!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Viggo as Sirius... hmm... :mops up drool:   I hope you like the rest of it this well!

MercuryBlue posted a comment on Sunday 20th August 2006 6:42am

You? Panic? Geez, I must be doing something right. :attempts to cackle evilly and coughs instead:

You're just mad at me for doing three cliffhangers in a row.

If it helps, I am now mad at myself for doing three cliffhangers in a row, because I think I used up all my dramatic ability doing them.

I'll figure out something to make it interesting again, but it may take a while. And I'm off to college Thursday, so the quick-update thing is basically done...

MercuryBlue posted a comment on Sunday 20th August 2006 6:14am

I kinda preferred the X's as scene dividers to the little line graphics...

I'll run with the assumption that Luna's seeing things that won't happen but could alongside the things that will happen but shouldn't, which ought to stave off the panic attack.

I suspect Macnair's two companions are Malfoy and Greyback - wait, Malfoy's still locked up, isn't he? Greyback definitely, though. And Voldemort's talking about the Pack and Pride, and maybe parents of those who are Pride-not-Pack. No way that can mean anyone else.

Have I mentioned lately that you're an evil woman?

Anne B. Walsh replied:

I'll bear that in mind (the X's over the lines).   You?   Panic?   Geez, I must be doing something right.   :attempts to cackle evilly and coughs instead:  

freakyfinger posted a comment on Sunday 20th August 2006 2:48am

Good start!

Lira posted a comment on Saturday 19th August 2006 11:54pm

Glad to see you didn't make us wait for the sequel as long as you originally said! :)

Anne B. Walsh replied:

It kicked the inside of my head until I started it. :-)

karina82 posted a comment on Saturday 19th August 2006 6:08pm

and so our newest adventure begins.
got to say right away i was hooked.

so who did luna see possibly betraying the pack and pride?

wonder what sirius will say the lupin and the possible blood bond with harry?

looking forward to the next chapter.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Should my writing be reported to the FDA or something?   Everyone keeps telling me they're addicted... No comment about Luna's Seeing, Sirius' reaction will be fun to watch, and thank you!

LeslieH posted a comment on Saturday 19th August 2006 5:19pm

I don't even know where to begin! Awesome chapter, Anne! I am anxious to find out who switches sides, will we find out who? I hope that it is one of those things that Luna sees that doesn't neccessarily have to come true. Anne, you are amazing!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

You'll find out who switches sides eventually.   Don't stress too much about it.   Thank you!  

Megan Staudenmaier posted a comment on Saturday 19th August 2006 4:05pm

The chapter was great! I loved it! This is going to take some getting used to though; by the time I had started reading the series, you were only a couple of chapters off from finishing DwD, so I haven't had to wait at all for any updates. Cliffies are definitely going to be hard; I used just be able to bite my nails from one hand while the other clicked the button for the next chapter. I definitely like reading on fanficauthors better the ff.net, though. I can read the song lyrics here and not have to deal with annoying MS word documents that are hard to use arrow keys with. Anyway, can't wait for the next chapter. I'm loving the story so far. I feel really bad for Luna though...her reactions make me think that Draco is the one who will switch sides, and I really wish it wasn't any of them. Can't wait to read more!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

As I said to kendiara, remember that Luna might be wrong.   But then again, she might not be.   Good luck waiting out cliffies - there's going to be plenty of them!

kendiara posted a comment on Saturday 19th August 2006 3:48pm

And I squee'd all the way home :)

I suppose the one thing that scares me is what Luna means by "one of us changes sides"... Does she mean pack or pack friend? Not that I actually expect an answer lol, that would be like cheating.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

If you insist, I won't give you an answer.   Just remember, Luna might be wrong.