So the problem with apathy is that its boring. I like your later stories much better, they capture interest more effectively. Not to say it is badly written, I just feel largely apathetic towards it ;-)

Overall good. The biggest weakness I see is in the setup. His friends would not have abandoned him so easily. Well I don't think Hermione would have at least and I'd tend to think she could have brought Luna and Neville along as well with very little effort. While I don't see Harry always ending up with Hermione, the idea of her and Ron still boggles the mind. The headmaster allowing him to be sent to Azkaban for so long seemed odd as well.

Beyond that the plot is similar to a few others, save usually Harry saves the people who deserve saving as well. Still, this was fairly nicely done.

I don't understand Albus. Wasn't he the one who wanted Harry in prison, the one who put pressure on Neville and co., the one who could've prevented the whole thing if he so chose, the one who could've visited Harry more often if he wanted, the one who could've brought the matter to the new minister... and yet, here he is, very obviously siding and defending Harry.

Awesome. I love phoenix Harry. One of the best versions.

Apathy is indeed a wonderful thing.

Great story would have been nice to see harry and tonks get togeather tho :)

Wow, I really hated Malfoy in this. Rapeing his own mother.

Anyway, I normally don't go for anything that isn't slash but I have to say I loved your story. It was very well written and a good twist on the 'Harry goes to Azkaban' plot.

well done story. thank you.

the end here sounded interesting. It was sad that there was really no dialogue but just summarizing. Made it feel rushed.

This was an interesting story. I can tell that your writing has improved significantly in the 4 years since you wrote this. It is interesting to compare this to your more recent works and observe the improved quality of your exposition and descriptions.

I look forward to reading the sequel.

i never got this. why dont the idiot wizards just use a truth potion. idiots the lot of them!

this was a very enjoyable peice of prose, and I'm glad I took the time to read it. Congrats on a job well done!
~Frosty

Very good story.

This is a great story. Well written and worth reading. I'm not sure I've read any stories about Harry withdrawing from the Wizarding world. I truly enjoyed the reading. Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful! The idea of sanctuary is great and I always wondered why all magical races are looked down upon by the wizards as, at least in our society, we claim to be above animals because of our intelligence. If so, what right do the wizards have when a lot of the other magical races are their equal in intelligence or even superior? But then, I'm not even sure about the animal being inferior part, so perhaps it's just a mistake that is far-spread and believed in humans, real or fictional.
Nevertheless I don't understand the way the different races live in the sanctuary when it comes to feeding. After all, they can't all live on plants and it surly wasn't in Harry's interests to allow them to profit from the knowledge of the single habitants of those they consider prey. So how did they solve this issue?

I liked your Dumbledore. A lot actually. Meddling and quite a bit manipulating, yes, but good at heart and always with the right intent. Fabulous! I've seldom read him written this IC. Most authors just decide to make him overly manipulating and evil (which I can like, too, from time to time, but just isn't in character) or portray him as the omnipotent, kind and wise grandfather-figure which is, in my honest opinion, just as far from the truth.
Just to make sure, I got the parting idea of Dumbledore right: He wants Harry to restart Hogwarts as some kind of inter-species school, right? A school, where goblins, houseelfs and vampires learn together and in (relative) harmony? If that's what you meant, I'm going to delightedly read the sequel.

Well, really... I'm going to read the sequel now either way...
So, thanks a lot for this story, I'll be on my way!
ai