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Reviews For When the Boat Comes In
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It was a nice twist that Ron was the aggressor instead of Draco. I am curious as to how Hermione will fit into all of this and looking forward to the next chapter. Author's Response: Thanks, I'm really glad that the children's interaction is coming across as realistic: as every writer here knows, it's rather taxing to give each character in a large group a different 'voice' and more taxing still to get their interaction sounding natural, so I'm really grateful to hear that I succeeded in part. I thought that this take on the scene might work ^^. In the canon, Ron is pretty hot-tempered and prone to unreasonable resentment* so it's probable that, if Harry was sorted into Slytherin and associated with the 'wrong' people, Ron would be very upset/angry and, if Neville also seemed to gravitate towards Harry/Draco, he'd be a target for Ron's anger. (More so than Harry/Draco in fact because the former have all of Slytherin behind them whereas Neville is pretty much alone.) I chose Seamus as the main co-aggressor because of his petty and tactless behaviour at the beginning of 'Order of the Phoenix.' * i.e. Ron envys Harry's fame, depite the fact that it cost Harry his parents, his childhood and his piece of mind).
I'm happy to see Harry and his Slytherin friends helping to protect Hermione and Neville. I'm sure that despite being in different houses that they could easily become fast friends. Great chapter! Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Neville has a great degree of wisdom and Hermione is very intelligent and, therefore, they are rather out of sinc with the other Gryffs, who tend to be rather blunt and simple-minded (not the same as stupid, they just see the world as black and white). The Slyths, however, are a much more intellectual set and this will make them very attractive allies for Neville and Hermione
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Author's Response: Thanks ^^. I thought that it would be interesting to have a decent Vernon and, therefore, I simply gave him a shot of empathy (ok, his lack of empathy is a main character trait but, hey, other writers change Petunia completely lol!) I think Vernon ended up a sweet, rather simple soul, which, of course, is even more painful for Harry because Vernon is the parent Harry wanted and needed- and the parent he is denied.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I thought that particular spell would be exceptionally painful for Petunia, who cherishes Dudley as much as she abuses Harry and, also, be of benefit to Dudley, in that it will help him grow up a better man
All of this could have been prevented if Vernon wasn't so blind to his wife's actions and if Dumbledork had actually bothered to check on Harry's welfare. You know what they say about hindsight... Great chapter! Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Yes, I know that Petunia does deserve to experience Harry's pain but I think, this way, she will experience more pain because she loves Dudley so much; the thought of him hurting will be more painful than enduring it herself. And, of course, losing Dudley's esteem will be yet another punishment. Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Yes, I know that Petunia does deserve to experience Harry's pain but I think, this way, she will experience more pain because she loves Dudley so much; the thought of him hurting will be more painful than enduring it herself. And, of course, losing Dudley's esteem will be yet another punishment.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I don't think I've seen that advert but, then again, if it was for the Super Bowl, I guess I wouldn't have lol! I'm glad you're enjoying the story
Thanks for chapter! Author's Response: Thanks; I have a parrot who shows his displeasure in a similar way ^^
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