Surpassing Danger
Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
By Anne B. Walsh
Reviews
Nenya posted a comment on Friday 27th December 2013 2:00pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
This is such a powerful piece of writing. I don't think I have words for how much I admire this chapter - yeah, it's upsetting to read, but it's staggeringly good. The images, the pace, the characters' reactions...I can only stand in awe.
Face Toward the Dawn posted a comment on Friday 27th September 2013 10:59pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
Oh good, Natalie and Zach got home safe.
"She was carrying Zach, and she's such a little thing, a Killing Curse would have blasted right through her and got him too."
Hunh, do Killing Curses work like that? I thought they were "Remove one (1) soul".
Juliet was 14 when she died, just like Graham. That doesn't make it any less sad. Actually, it makes Romeo and Juliet creepy, now that I think about it.
"Everyone who was willing to fight against [Umbridge] would have assumed that once we got her out, we didn't have to go on fighting."
Up to and including Canon!Harry, more's the pity.
I really liked Snape in this chapter. He found just the right words to put those girls in their place with.
"Hello," said the older witch, her teeth bared in a wide, mad smile. "My name is Maya Pritchard Jordan. You killed my cousin."
Prepare to watch The Princess Bride.
Oh, Romilda. That was a really emotional scene. I can almost see it on stage, with the actor playing Romilda tearing out the hearts of the whole audience with disgust and pity and rage at the stupid, stupid things people do. I mean, there are enough people *trying* to hurt others, we don't need it happening when you "didn't mean to".
Anne B. Walsh replied:
Oh, R&J is TOTALLY creepy. And I'm not positive how Killing Curses work but it seems at least reasonable that a powerful one could take out two people. Had fun writing Snape's bit, glad you like!
carolebear posted a comment on Friday 27th September 2013 7:59pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
What a lovely surprise in my inbox this evening. I decided that this would be much better than the pile of ungraded papers that are staring at me accusingly.
I didn't actually find the end scene creepy, but I thought it was very effective. Romilda won't ever forget what her desires cost her. She won't ever forget having to touch that poor cold dead child. (dammit, I managed to make it all the way thourhg the chapter, and NOW I start crying?) And since she wanted so much for people to remember her name, they should make sure that no one knows, so that she won't have her moment of fame after all. And of course, now I start thinking of Dumbledore and how we might have to let him go anyway? I thought maybe not, since you are straying from canon in so many things, but I guess not. That won't go over well at all.
The fifth of June? The date on the tombstone? I don't remember if I have remembered to say in a review how I think I have figured out how things will play out. Of course, even though I think I did, of course, now I don't remember what I figured out. I think that's one reason why I can read a story so many times and enjoy it just as much every time; I manage to forget enough for it to be new every time. Hopeless, I know.
Anne B. Walsh replied:
Yes, 5 June is the date Luna saw on the grave. I think you've mentioned how you think things will go, but of course I'm not giving things away... yet...
kendiara posted a comment on Friday 27th September 2013 7:57pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
Poor Fox. I love the dynamic between Harry and Ginny, how they prop each other up until there's time to actually deal with whats going on. Also I love that you used Romilda's youth and stupidity in a completely true manner. I was reading earlier about a kid who had his girlfriends send naked shots to him. The problem is they are all 17. His life is ruined by something he completely didn't mean (jail and a registered sex offender forever). Obviously no one died in the other story, but it illustrates how most kids have the common sense of turnips. Romilda wanted fame, and to be important and be noticed. She got it, in that completely unintended way. Losing Albus (again) is going to suck donkey intestines.
Anne B. Walsh replied:
Yeah, people need to learn to THINK. Which has always been one of my big themes.
triciaelbl posted a comment on Friday 27th September 2013 5:57pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)
I really liked the conversation between fox and draco, and the scene with Romilda was masterfully done. Thank you for continuing this story!
Anne B. Walsh replied:
You're welcome... I'm certainly not giving up on it, not after getting this far!
Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Sunday 31st May 2015 7:52pm for Chapter 35: Truths and Desires (Arc 7)