Prongsie posted a comment on Thursday 17th October 2013 11:05am

Weeeeeeeell... You're good at this, aren't you? We many, happy DV-readers, being deceived time and time again by the not-so-evil writer... Which is, I suppose, why we like your stories so much. Anyway, on with the review!

I have to re-read everything decently soon, but for now: Draco dead? I don't buy it, I really don't. We would have seen a vengeant Luna, I think. Or heard something from her. Anyway, Lucius has either been fooled or he's not Lucius but Draco who will now go back to the DEs to spy on them... No, that's Snape who will be going back. Hmm.

Though I do think Draco stole Aletha's stuff. No way Lucius could have known about that, unless... He did see Draco's memories, right? Crap. There goes that theory. But I still think it's Draco. The Pack-parents reacted too strangely to the news of the break-in for it to be Lucius. I think/hope.

Hermione will have to be and stay strong, I'm afraid. She has some ass-kicking to do in the near future (I hope) and will need her concentration! As for Harry... He's grown up so well, hasn't he? I like how McGonagall has folded herself into the role of Headmistress, though it is sad to see Dumbledore go. Happily, I like your version of the facts a lot better than Rowling's! Yay for you!

Can't wait til the next chapter (pretty please and so on)!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Luna believes she knows when she will have her vengeance.

bgoldnyxnet posted a comment on Thursday 17th October 2013 2:10am

Now this chapter is BYOT -- at least two. But I was right in my answers to the Author's Note in Chapter 38. Neenie _is_ too smart to be deceived.

Or I might say... It is not so easy to fool little cat-girls as it used to be. (Credit to James Thurber for the original)

But OMG. Lucius left Hermione alive after telling her how he killed Draco. As well anger a free Elf as Neenie, especially when she still has 7/8 of the Pack to back her up.

It occurs to me that Ron's little vision problem/enhancement has not played a part in the last several chapters. If I were "continuity directory," I would suggest it's time to bring that into play again lest the readers think you have forgotten.

Anyway, thank you for yet another fine chapter.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

As requested. And yes, Lucius had better watch his back.

buffarama posted a comment on Thursday 17th October 2013 1:20am

shiny birthday pressie, even if you are evil panther.

lucius stole letha's money? but that doesn't make sense....

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Why not? He needs money and they cleaned out his Gringotts vault, even if he could get to Diagon Alley without magic...

Phil Boswell posted a comment on Thursday 17th October 2013 12:37am

Oh…

Well, I thought I knew what was going on, and now I'm wondering…who was that auburn-haired man and where was he sitting?

Anne B. Walsh replied:

He was at the Founders' Castle, and who he was... well... you'll see!

katethebookworm posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 11:53pm

You know, I've been reading fanfiction for probably ten years now. In all that time, I've never found a story I've reread so often as your Dangerverse. Thanks for creating a believable, interesting Harry Potter AU :) You're a very talented writer, even if your cliffhangers do make me anxious!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Do I say "thank you" or "mwahahaha"?

carolebear posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 11:05pm

OhmygodOhmygodOhmygodOhmygodOhmygod! Another chapter!

Okay. *breathes deeply and regularly* I can accept Dumbledore's passing; I guess it truly was his time. But I canNOT accept that Lucius got the better of Fox. Harry would have put safeguards on the parchment that would not allow the fire to hurt Fox. So even if what Lucius said was true about the spell ending, he would not have been killed by the fire. This must be a ruse. *smiles weakly* Right? *sniffs* My bet is that it was Lucius that was immolated and somehow Fox is in Lucius' body? (I want to believe the first, but the second part doesn't sound right.) And then there's the fact that Neenie's nose told her it was Lucius. (Or was the potion he used on her messing with her nose? And would his nose tell him all the same things that the Pack's do; owuld he be smart enough to figure them out? Unfortunately, probably so.)

And finally, why is one of the Founders in the castle watching? Or is that Dumbledore's ghost; wasn't he auburn haired? And I'm still waiting to see who Slytherin's heir is (not any closer to guessing, though, unless it's my first guess, since Luna is a Seer and that's Slytherin's gift, right?

Oh well, forgive the ramblings of a rabid fan. I had to review now, because if I don't, I might forget. Big mooshy hugs to you for being such a wonderful author!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yeah, that does seem like a bit of an odd idea (Fox in Lucius's body). Not horrible, though.

Tiger posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 9:40pm

What does Lucius spells have to do with the spells that were on fox's parchment fire? Wasnt that all Harry's work? Also I bet the heir of slytherin is burried in Godric Hallow

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yes, but. But. And you could always be right.

triciaelbl posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 9:02pm

Noooo....Ok I knew it was coming, but oh so sad....My heart breaks for the pack and pride. Somewhere, though, in my deepest heart, I wonder if it is true, though. Is there not some glimmer of hope for Fox yet?

Anne B. Walsh replied:

You keep hoping, honey.

Dangams posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 7:50pm

Draco, whether you come back with your shield or on it, glory awaits. You have fulfilled the duty of a true Gryffindor most admirably; to stand forth in defence of others, no matter the odds, to face the most dangerous of foes with unwavering resolve, and to never give in. Whether you strike down your enemy, or are yourself struck down, know this: you have won, and you will be forever remembered, held up as an example of true and brave heroism. Hail, Fox, and farewell!

þæt wæs gód hæleþ!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Oooh. Goosebumps. Many thanks, on his behalf and on mine!

Dangams posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 7:26pm

The revelation of Team Flowerchild was an amusing break in the darkness of the events at the end of the chapter. Fight well, Fox!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yeah, they needed a laugh.

Face Toward the Dawn posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 6:56pm

Little Draco is so cute. "Rose, Lily, Narcissa! How did I never see that before?" Were you thinking of that when you picked "Rose" for Mrs. Granger? "Oh, everyone's got a piece of themselves that never grew up." So. If that part of Hermione is in Fox's mind, what happens to that part of her if Fox gets killed? Either way, this makes the link between them even stronger. "So…who shot first?" I'm reliably informed that Han shot first. (Okay, fine, being serious: I think Draco got his job done. Is this the part where the Manor collapses?)

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Not really, just wanted a nice name for her. And of COURSE Han shot first. (The Manor doesn't collapse in this one. We get to reclaim it instead.) As for what happens to little!Hermione... well, what happens to Fox, who has sworn the Oath of the Guardians, if he dies in the pursuit of his duties -- which this counts as?

LoneWolfe posted a comment on Wednesday 16th October 2013 12:29pm

........ You're evil. That said, amazing chapter, as always. Can't believe the speed at which you've been updating lately - every time there is a new chapter, I squee. I know how much you like to torture your readers, but I'm hooked.

It's a good thing my nails are already short, or I would be biting them waiting for the next chapter.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yes, reader torture is indeed one of my favorite sports.

oddlyalli posted a comment on Tuesday 15th October 2013 12:14pm

I love the kitten + draco scene, but will that in any way change Hermoine's personality? Because most of us with Never Never Lander brain bits don't have them inaccessable. And the talking to the castle makes me happy, but that's to be expected when my favorite fic is Be Careful.

Sigh. Albus. (If it's another packfriend, I will yell at my computer a lot.) Will you step back a bit so we can see his death? It seems like it wouldn't be death by AK if Minerva was called first, unless Letha was just making sure she was in place to do head-y things immediately upon the powershift, since the Death Munchers will likely be distracted for a minute or so...Oh, my head. You just keep writing, I'll stay out of it.

Is Luna being haunted by the ghost of Slytherins past? And I'm hoping that parchment is more effective than a flaming wad of paper.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

We may get a bit more about Albus's death in upcoming chapters. And Hermione will probably stay connected to her little-bit, and have dreams...

Nenya posted a comment on Tuesday 15th October 2013 10:26am

Oh, and also - I CANNOT BELIEVE I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT THEIR MOTHERS ALL HAVE FLOWER NAMES. Significant?

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Not really. Just a cute little coincidence which gave me a chapter title.

Nenya posted a comment on Tuesday 15th October 2013 10:24am

I...am not sure what to say. Cracking pace, as ever; I wouldn't care to guess what happened with Lucius and Draco. Although "Twelve golden necklaces chilled"...does Draco have a carving on his own necklace? I can't remember whether they have a carving for themselves. If not, and all twelve chilled, surely that means it was a pack-friend who's died...were they chilling for Dumbledore at the end there? Can't wait to see what's been happening elsewhere, and who Luna was talking to.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

He may not have a carving on his own necklace, but when you're in death-danger yourself, everything chills and glows for you.

buffarama posted a comment on Tuesday 15th October 2013 12:57am

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

...okay then.

Anansii posted a comment on Monday 14th October 2013 11:22pm

Oh yeah, "If you cross the river, a great empire will die." :) Just don't get down to the penultimate chapter then take four months off to do something else. (Yeah, a favorite comic artist of mine just did that - the something else is good paying and I certainly don't begrudge him it, but still...)

Meanwhile, good chapter!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Double-edged prophecies. They are fun.

bgoldnyxnet posted a comment on Monday 14th October 2013 11:56am

Double kill?

BYOT indeed. But as the last line says, not unexpected. And perhaps next chapter we will actually learn the meaning of that vision Luna had way back when. (How many books and year ago?)

Three chapters in a week. Thank you ever so much!

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Beginning of Facing Danger. Mid-2006.

Tiger posted a comment on Monday 14th October 2013 11:50am

While there is no timeline as to when the necklaces chilled, I bet its for Albus, because that death they were prepared for but not everyone would have been fully prepared for Draco. Or maybe I'm just being delusional to save my own sanity. I wonder who killed him though (probably Snape), and why. I do wonder what was the purpose of the parchment was . Looking forward to finally finding out about the vision you kept torturing us about.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Nobody had to kill him. And the parchment was just to hold the fire Fox was planning to use to burn Lucius's wand. Turn the page to see if it worked...

kendiara posted a comment on Monday 14th October 2013 11:15am

Yay kitten! Also you're a meanie pants. So now to wonder is the chill Albus or Draco... Also loved the fact that he knows Luna so well to warn her off of something that could have turned out badly. Knowing the future can change it, good or bad.

Anne B. Walsh replied:

Yes, yes I am. And who says that voice was a he?