Reviews for Petuna's Birthday

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Vandy 2008-03-28 ch 1,	abuseI’m writing this too you through this story (which I haven't read) because I find no way to write to you through your profile page. It is regarding the statement you made about the horcuxes and Hallows not being introduced at the right time, however I believe you made some errors in your idea about what she did. The reason the horcrux and hallows were not delivered earlier is multifaceted. One, one of the main mysteries throughout the book is the reason that Voldemort lived. JKR herself has said "the question isn't why Harry lived, it's why didn't Voldemort die?" The horcrux explain that, eliminating the story then and there. Two, the horcrux is 'Magic Moste Evile' according to the Hogwarts library; therefore it would take an exceptionally idiotic person to begin discussing it with Harry at the age of eleven. Three, Book two wouldn't have unfolded properly, because of the Horcrux. Four, you dislike the departure from a children's book, the introduction of the Horcux would have forced the plot to evolve beyond children’s literature. Five, JKR didn't intend for the last four, certainly not the last three, to be children’s books, what she did was pick a generation and write for them, that generation was tat that Harry closely matched and it would have been impossible to write down the later novels to make them ten year old appropriate, or at least designed for ten year olds. Six, reinforcing the same idea gets old after awhile, as Harry states in book five "I know all this professor" regarding the sacrifice. Seven, it took Harry only a year to find the horcrux; the matter would have been resolved too early. As for the Hallows. One, the hallows are not believed in by most, therefore it would take awhile to word them into the story regardless. Two, the Hallows would have cluttered up the plots of the others, completely shifting the plot. Three, you say that they are introduced too late, they should have been developed as they went on, the point of them was to be an idea that was for the last book, to show Dumbledore especially, as well as other, in a new light, and it did. Four, the Hallows are an issue that also would have become stagnant after seven books, but certainly not one. You state that there were plot holes that were gaping. No... there really weren't too many, (cept how she butchered the Trace, that was horrifying) you just assumed things might happen that then didn't. I think of you as a person that anticipated a HHr development (though I acknowledge that you have written an HPGW fic). However, that, to me is the mark of a person that doesn't read the characters as they are written. I think you might find this essay interesting, /essays/essay-hh-suited.html is discusses how they aren’t suited for each other. You, like my brother, might be interpreting a change in direction (life changes direction) as a plot hole. He expect for her to capitalize on the wandless aspect because of the wandless Lumos in book five, and she obviously didn't. However, that isn't a plot hole, that is simply a tantalizing moment that is meant to intrigue the reader before dismissing it as unimportant, a shrewd move. I’m out of stuff. I hope to receive a well argued reply which will leave me grasping at straws. But be warned you will never find me supporting Harry/Hermione and to the other readers out there, read this story, its FANTASTIC! and be sure to see the others stories that Wheezy has written.
Blackdex 2008-02-29 ch 1,	abusehmm, okay. ciao
shiftyless 2008-02-22 ch 1,	abuseMost awesome, zhave 2 say I definately luv the ending where it we find out that Petunia's a witch. Just so awesome cool writing
TheLadyAthena 2008-02-19 ch 1,	abuseVery sweet oneshot, especially the ending! I'm adding this to my favs! One thing though: You spelt Petunia wrong in the title.
SomeGuyFawkes 2008-02-07 ch 1,	abuseSickening. One thing JKR got right in Dreadful Hallows was Petunia's reaction to Harry.
sjr1 2008-01-25 ch 1,	abusereally, really nice story that's even more heartbreaking after reading DH
LumosBaby 2007-11-20 ch 1,	abuseSwet! It's cool how she is actually a witch!
NickyFox13 2007-10-12 ch 1,	abuseI absolutely love this story. The idea of Petunia being jealous of Lily in the ways you explain brings a new light to Mrs. Dursley. She is portrayed badly in most fics, if at all. Well, you're talented and I really enjoy this story so yeah...I can't wait to read the rest of your writing.
HappeeGoLuckee 2007-10-12 ch 1,	abuseSo why didn't she get any schooling? Very nicely tied up.
Emerald-Eyed Phoenix 2007-05-28 ch 1,	abusesoftly That was very nice. If only the real Petunia saw what this one did.
Paige Halliwell 2007-04-27 ch 1,	abuseVery well written, a great fic!
morriganscrow 2007-04-07 ch 1,	abuseExcellent! You really captured the emptiness of Petunia's life and the depth of her self-delusion.
HermanTumbleweed 2007-03-17 ch 1,	abuseAnother very nicely done story. I always wondered about Petunia and what she could have been like had she not so firmly rejected the magical world. I love your ending, well done, that.
panuru4u 2007-02-07 ch 1,	abusewoah...really like the ending.
pyrodaemon 2006-11-24 ch 1,	abuseOh wow!...that just touching. Has anyone every told you that you have a way with words? I love the way you made me feel sorry for Petunia without actually excusing everything she did to Harry or Lily. It was a wonder little story.

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