Frank Hacklander posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 8:43am

Firstly, I am saddened to hear of the recrudescence of your affliction. Secondly, I think you're one of the finest writers on the site and this story is reflective of said fact. What is particularly impressive is the strength of the storyline, its complexity and its breadth. Others have done things well but have not been able to sustain such quality for as long as you have. I hope that there will be more for that would suggest an improvement in your health. All the best.

Chris Carter posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 7:56am

Good chapter, I especially liked Spat, and getting to see the Marquis again. Another thing I've enjoyed about the last couple of chapters is the story's quicker movement through time.

After reading your post that your health problems had returned, I just wanted to say thanks for the time you spent writing such well-constructed and enjoyable stories. With the lone exception of this fic, I never had any interest in posting on HP forums or in chat rooms, but I do remember you being kind enough to answer questions (with YoR coming to an end I'm especially glad to know who's body Voldy is inhabiting), and even sharing some of your original work there, just wanted to say thanks again, and best wishes to you and your family.

Carol Layland posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 6:39am

I have read this story over and over again and again and until I got the email note that you updated I did not even realize that there was more to it that what I read. Now I just want more. It is a wonderful story and I am so pleased that there is more to come. I eagerly await the next update for the story to continue..

Ken Warner posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 4:22am

I re-read this chapter when I saw that the next was up, so as to refamiliarize my self with the story - It is too bad that Fawkes or one of his kind cannot help with the healing of Heather, one would think that the magical songs of a sentient, healing magical creature would be able to heal the mind, ( I do realize that one of the major premises of the entire story has been that healing the mind is no where near as effective as healing magic on the body, that in fact neurosis and sociopathies abound among the magical folk, but I like Heather, and am saddened to see her so damaged and her agressor getting off essentially undamaged.

thanks for continuing this - Will there be a tie in back to the great Hunt? That imagery has stuck for several years, yet I have never really been able to see how it contributed to the overall story line and plot development.

warmest regards
Ken

gadriam posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 2:54am

If i tried to keep track of a third of your twists, subplots and oddities, my brain would freeze up. You've managed to merge a few here, and i like that. Harry's little epiphanies are great and illuminating, and you manage to create a credible complex world with just a few conversations. *kowtow* Oz? Bankers in Oz? PleasePLEASE elaborate!
As for the order, I'd suggest S:t Sebastian, patron of the desperate stand,the dying andpolice officers, or possibly even better, S:t Philomena, patron saint of among others; Desperate, forgotten or impossible causes, test takers and youth. She is also called against mental illness, which describes both the adversaries i see in this story quite well. The patron saint of test takers would suit the Sataaja fairly well, don't you think.
Ah, enough of my ramblings. Sterling work, and continue when ready. I'll be right here.

g

whatareyouevensaying posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 12:15am

I hadn't read any of your works before you started the Redux, so earlier in this chapter, I was honestly concerned that Hermione/Snape was a possibility. Crazy, right? I guess I figured that one legitimate author had to write it well in order for the irritating masses to write it so often and so poorly.

At any rate, both this story and this chapter are excellent. While I find it impossible to tolerate Croaker, he's a very interesting character, and your writing style is engaging enough that I never know whose side the story is eventually going to come down on, if anyone's.

Looking forward to more.

Wonderbee31 posted a comment on Saturday 4th April 2009 12:06am

Wow, an awesome section here, with things building to a head here, and Harry finally getting that he could have had so much better if Albus had left things alone a bit, if Tom hadn't had ADD and if things could have gone his way nice in the start of things. Loved his talks with Hermione, and that last part made me say "YES!" when they got together there at the end, and here's to the two of them at least making it all the way to the end of things.

kyoshi711 posted a comment on Friday 13th March 2009 9:10am

Marvelous story. But needs some more action.

Portus posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 12:27am

Mike, I love this story, but here we are at almost a year since the latest update. I recall you lost your thumb-drive with most of your material on it, including the last chapter of The Last Horcrux, which is one of my all-time favorite stories.

Here's hoping you end up finishing these, and thanks for all the enjoyment you've given me and countless others by taking the time to write these stories.

Joe Ritter posted a comment on Monday 26th January 2009 2:17am

First, this chapter was great. I really enjoyed all the conflicts and Harry's fairly constrained responses. You can really feel him seething inside but tempering his responses outwardly. That's hard to convey in a story.

My only criticism and it's not something you should change. But a sixteen year old teenager being a bit confused over choosing between two girls is not a big deal. I've been confused over most of my life when it comes to choosing girls. You have too many people overreacting. Lupin and Covelli are treating Harry as player. But, there just isn't any evidence. I mean Covelli is supposed to be a Doctor of Psychiatry? Yes? And while it is Remus's daughter, he acts very calm when he calls Harry a wanker. These two are supposed to be adults? Right?

On the other hand, Ron makes perfect sense. His mom has no concept of boundaries so why should he.

Patches posted a comment on Sunday 18th January 2009 9:54am

This is a very well done chapter. I thank you that it is long. I enjoyed the history lesson. That was very good and enriched the story a great deal. I look forward to more of this story. Thank you for continuing. pms

redjacobson posted a comment on Sunday 11th January 2009 3:24pm

Whew! I have finally reached the end of the story, as of 12:21am on Monday, after starting it sometime Saturday afternoon. Very well put together story and I like the original characters you've given us. I also like the fact that Ron, for all his flaws, is a decent person and friend.

I also enjoyed your explanation for "CAPS LOCK" Harry from OotP, with what Snape did to him.

Looking forward to more

red

Mindy posted a comment on Saturday 22nd November 2008 3:45am

This story is fantastic!!! I can't wait to read more. Any idea when the next chapter will be out? Keep them coming!!!

csktech posted a comment on Saturday 15th November 2008 5:32am

Hey Mike, Thanks for a great story. Im hoping for one of two things: A ner chapter soon or if thats not on the horizon, I know this is a rewrite, can you send me the original story Please?

csktech@live.com

Thanks
Kyle

Darkness posted a comment on Monday 3rd November 2008 1:04am

Hmm, I can see now why Sirius might have suspected Remus as the traitor. The way he's acting right now, I gotta wonder if he even remembers what it feels like to be a man of one's word.

The Heather situation is, as always, extremely engaging to read.

pedro_penduko posted a comment on Tuesday 21st October 2008 11:45am

Just wanted to ask something about the quote below.

"Hermione was sitting atop one of the larger flat rocks that flirted with the water. She was dressed very much like she had been at the Burrow, the night when Dumbledore had undone him and when Ron had started to come undone and when Hermione had been the one to stand with him."

I`ve been re-reading the fic and I don`t seem to recall Harry, Hermione, Ron and Dumbledore being in the burrow together. It`s a bit confusing. You could be talking about different events but it doesn`t read like it.

BTW I appreciate the status update last month. Can`t wait to read the next chapter`s. :)

romulusWolfe posted a comment on Friday 17th October 2008 7:47am

This is up there as one of the most fantastic pieces of HP fanfiction I've read - I apologise for the corny compliment but it is certainly true!

Tell me please that this fic is very much alive and that updates will come soon?

Clell65619 posted a comment on Wednesday 10th September 2008 1:45am

- Ok, I've spent several days wading through this opus.

- This story is spectacular. Thank you... It wasn't until your 'history lessons' (and thank you for them they were greatly entertaining) that I realized how different this universe was to our own... The repeated references to 'Queen Margret' had me wondering...

- Thank you, I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

DianaJean posted a comment on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 5:06pm

I have finished this spectacular story in three days and two nights, using both laptop and mobile phone (when I'm supposedly asleep already), and I'm really experiencing intense withdrawal symptoms from it!

I do hope you still plan to upload the other chapters soon!

A huge KUDOS for a job most definitely well done! *applauds proudly*

Kokuyo posted a comment on Sunday 31st August 2008 5:00pm

This may not be the last chapter there is to read, but frankly, if I don't give voice to this opinion of mine I'm going to burst.

First, let me congratulate you on your obviously very well organized mind. Not many people, myself included, could come up with such an entangled web of politics and keep going for what? Over 400'000 words worth of story.

And therein lies, in my not so humble opinion, your greatest weakness. While technically your writing is above reproach, I am sad to note that you suffer from the same ailment most other writers of this calibre seem to be sharing. You have lost sight for character development, suspense and flow.

Let me elaborate:

After around 400'000 words of story I have gotten a nice peek into the political dilemma that is your Potterverse. Unfortunately, it is becoming very boring. You've built up so many story threads around so many different characters that one would be hard pressed to find a moment to breathe among all the excitement. Unfortunately, NOTHING ever happens in this story.

There hasn't been ONE single thing truly resovled up to this point. Gaskets have been blown, rifts have been mended but nothing has ever been fixed. Harry is still the same awkward boy thrust in a man's role. He still doesn't do anything toward taking control of his life. You just have him short a fuse time and again and seem to think that this is somehow still interesting.

I expect that you're one of those writers who will resolve and explain everything at one point or another, but frankly, I'm fed up with politics and I have no interest in Harry's temper tantrums anymore, no matter how understandable.

So my advice to you would be: Get to the point, any point, already and stop getting entangled in your own political schemes.

Disclaimer: As this is my personal opinion on the matter and not gods eleventh commandment you may or may not appreciate what I have to say. That is alright with me. Whether you like it or not, I offered you my point of view unasked and free of silly reservations. Make of it what you wish even if that would result in you ignoring it.