|
Reviews For the Secret of Slytherin
Well, even if Dumbledore was not Sorted into Slytherin, his mind opertes a lot like you'd expect a classic Slytherin to act (if you buy into the prejudicial description of them, any way). Bravo again! Author's Response: I love that you added, "if you buy into that nonsense". It makes you sound like you're really in the world of the story. :) -K
Author's Response: I think it's safe to say that Dumbledore believed they'd figure it out eventually. I'm one of those people who don't believe he's evil as well. Just very skilled and much smarter than most people, coupled with the unfortunate tendency to think that means he knows best. I mean, he probably DOES most of the time, but I do think he goes too far occasionally. -K
I am now very worried about Draco (though I admit I still don't trust him). You are a very talented writer, you know. There's not many authors who can take an essentially unlikeable character and write them in such a way that the reader grows to care about what happens to them even when they are still a person that you wouldn't want to socialize with. But you can do it, and you do it incredibly well. If you want to know why I've been able to red all these chapters today, its because I'm reading on my laptop while IT works on my desktop computer. Once they get that working again my reading and reviewing will probably slow down a bit. And thanks for letting me know that you have the sequel on ff.net. I'll check that out as soon as I finish this story. Ta! Author's Response: I love that you worry about Draco without trusting him. That is how I always felt about him in canon, too. Sort of: oh, no, what is going to HAPPEN to this kid when he realizes what crappy choices he's made? And I really wanted to convey that to the readers here. I hope your computer gets better soon! -K
I'd love to know what kind of haircut Draco got. This was very fun to read. Author's Response: I was surprised how many people had negative reactions to that bit. It is very forceful: a kind of "I am throwing away your identity" moment, and that's tough. -K
Very fun to read! Bravo! Author's Response: Thank you! -K
Bravo! Author's Response: One of my favorite bits. :) -K
Bravissimi! Author's Response: Draco in the throes of sheer happiness is very charming. :) Too bad he can't find that uncomplicated joy so often. -K
I knew the Ministry would rear its ugly head (very ugly head in the person of Umbridge in my opinion) sooner or later. Poor Remus. He has had a hell of a life, hasn't he? Hmmm. I think you've given me an idea for an AU one-shot with his thought that it might have been better to have slugged Severus back when they were in school. It's weird but sometimes you make your best friends that way as my sister and another girl in our 8th grade gym class discovered. You once again have done a beautiful job. Bravo! Author's Response: Yes, isn't that strange? It's like, now you know who's in charge, all the tension's dissolved. Although I think in Severus's case, it was more like proof that Remus is a human being and not some sort of exhalted creature who exists beyond a fit of temper. -K
Author's Response: Minutes because Draco would underestimate Ron. Then hours, but Ron would still win. ;) -K
Though what Draco told him about burning the cloak was flat out horrible. I can't believe that he was saying it only to yank Harry's chain. I think, that like his words and actions in the Great Hall and in Potions Class that it wa an attempt to take control over the situation and become the powerful individual in the situation. I can't imagine that Draco can tolerate being without power (which will certainly cause him trouble in the Death Eaters' ranks assuming that he doesn't change his allegiance). Brilliantly written! Bravo! Author's Response: Probably such a story would be very mellow and laid-back but, I imagine, still potentially interesting. Imagine Harry's usual adventures, but with Malfoy thrown into the mix! Draco is a strange creature. I think that he is operating from surprisingly pure motivations for more of the story than people think he is. And I don't think the thing with the Cloak was really just to see how Harry would react, or not entirely. He's probably selfish enough to find that an exciting bonus, however. -K |
Powered by eFiction 3.5 |