Awesome opening chapter! I was literally holding my breath during parts, wondering what Vernon was up to, and waiting for the other shoe to drop concerning what would happen to Harry with his relatives acting so abnormal! Little Arla's family seems so normal in comparison! On to Ch. 2, where the shoe may finally hit the floor... 😊
| Title: An Unusual Start To The Summer
| 06 Nov 2022 9:15 pm
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| Reviewer: Fmh (Signed)
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Interesting point about keeping up appearances that you make.
Wonderful dinner and lovely that Harry was the centre of attention, thank you
| Title: An Unusual Start To The Summer
| 06 Nov 2022 9:45 am
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| Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
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Wow, fantastic start! I absolutely love how decent Vernon is being, and how he is less bothered by magic than Petunia. I imagine part of the reason why Petunia is bothered by magic is because of her sister's death, the Death Eaters, and such too.
I'm really enjoying this story. Fantastic setup and pace! Everyone is really in character, and well-developed. I'm really enjoying this version of Vernon too.
As always, you have me hooked.
| Title: An Unusual Start To The Summer
| 05 Nov 2022 8:51 am
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| Reviewer: cavehack (Signed)
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This was amazing in its strangeness to the norm we’ve come to expect in so many ways! I felt the strong cognitive dissonance that Harry and the Dursley’s felt in this chapter in elevating magic and Harry himself, even as their history has always been to suppress and deny it. This disjunct was brilliant. I was beyond thrilled to see a story from you, as I’m always assured of a wonderful and fascinating read. Thanks so much for this.
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