Reviews for There'll be killins' next!

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RebeccaRoy 2008-04-29 ch 1,	abuseWow, this is good, Snape is quite fustrated isn't he?
Bagge 2006-08-19 ch 3,	abuseHagrid. Decent and strong and in terrible fear of what bad stuff the chamber of secrets will stirr up. A lovely little piece about his childhood trip to the dragon reserve. Also, I just love his line about the spiders. If Dumbledore can spill secret information, so can he. "all the good-looking girls were after Tom, even Minerva McGonagall" - well, well, well. Haven't we got a history, Minerva... "Well, he was a Cerberus and a trained guard-dog, and he’d go for anyone he didn’t know, but apart from that he was as big a sook as Fang," - quite a big "apart", isn't it, Hagrid? ;-) I thougut for a moment that I had managed to catch you with an inconsistency. Didn't you say, in "Dumbledore was pretty firm with him," that Hagrid didn't know that Tom was Voldemort? But now when I went to look, that wasn't the case... In all - a story that is serious enough, with Lucius plottings with the Chamber of secrets in the background, but also with occasional moments that are fun and warm. Lucius really is a nasty piece of work - Hagrid is right on that one.
Bagge 2006-08-19 ch 2,	abuseWhat a truly deliciously nasty man. I think you really caught the spirit of Lucius Malfoy, in the height of his plottings. This was before Voldemort was back, so he could run his own agenda. Not surprisingly, it is directed against Weasley and Dumbledore. The relationship between Lucius and Serveus is at the same time trusting and suspicious. They both guard their secrets, but they enjoy each other's company. Sad to know that Serveus is betraying his only friend by working for Dumbledore... especially when Voldemort returns and Lucius will be thrown in Azkaban. The thought about what little accidents might happend to the eventual unsuitable girl that makes moves towards Draco (or the other way around) was definately a nasty piece. Serveus is good with muggle things - including car accidents. "People say that a hundred million Muggles died in that war, pity it wasn’t more." - that's our Lucius... "galling that there are six sons in the Weasley brood of blood traitors" - and that there is only one in the Malfoy brood, eh? "He can't help smirking a little at the thought of how much his best friend would like to get into bed with his beautiful wife," - of course he knows, and of course he is thrilled about it. "For a moment he’s puzzled, Severus isn’t as pleased as he'd expected at the news that Dumbledore has been suspended." - Good thing, really, that Lucius doesn't understand his friend better. ""Dreadful thing, Dumbledore,” he says, lazily," - ah, he has style "I prefer to call it persuasion ..." added by a certain werewolf, I presume.
Bagge 2006-08-19 ch 1,	abuseHis best and only friend. Charming, well connected deadly Lucius Malfoy. Nighly memories of Death Eater raids. Well, he has quite some history, our Snape. The little image of how Lucius acted during those raids was right on the spot - and probably is the largest difference between Lucius and Draco. Draco would still be the spoiled brat under the DE-mask; and he wouldn't like the raids one bit. Those Death Eater groupies was a nasty and smutty little detail. And again - highly probable. I really like the little thought about slipping Veritaserum in Lucius drink - not so much because he needs to get information, but because it would be to get one over his old friend. Charming couple of friends, aren't they? Hogwarts without Dumbledore. Chilling...
Bellegeste 2006-05-22 ch 3,	abuseAnother powerful trilogy. In each chapter I preferred their initial musings, before the canon 'action' kicked in. That is where your strength lies - in exploring the characters' internal monologues. It is good to see Lucius getting a key role for a change - he is portrayed as such a caricature in canon, yet here you have given him depth and humanity without in any way detracting from his inherent evil. The glimpse of him as a family man, his affection for Narcissa and Draco, and his embarrassment over his own fertility problem, shows the real man beneath the arrogant, aristocratic facade. I very much enjoyed the delicate balance of power and talent as shown in the relationship between Severus and Lucius. There is mutual respect there and also mutual contempt, a blend of patronage and admiration, loyalty and opportunism. The friendship seems to be precisely what one would expect from two Slytherins - it is based on shared experience, and there is some genuine feeling there, but it is tempered by self-interest. Both men think they know the other; both are mistaken; both have secrets. You have handled this beautifully. I also like the way you have maintained your sour and slightly sleezy characterisation of Snape, without compromising his integrity: he is still concerned for the welfare of his Slytherins (especially) and other students. Whether or not he would be prepared to hit the London night scene with Pepper-Up steam coming out of his ears is another question... In the Hagrid chapter I found it useful to have attention drawn to the fact that Hagrid's magical abilities are limited as a result of his expulsion (and broken wand). Somebody should remind the film makers that he can't Apparate (doesn't he make a very rapid disappearance in PS, leaving Harry on the platform?). In some ways I feel the Hagrid chapter might have acted as a better counterpoint to the other two if he had concentrated more on reflections about Snape and Lucius (though why he should be doing so at this time is less easy to justify), rather than his own childhood. However, that section was very readable in its own right. Lucius' reaction to Hagrid's home - disgust and sneering condescension - is another useful angle from which to examine Lucius' snobbery and pretentiousness. You haven't missed a trick. Excellent as always.
Anna Mette 2006-04-27 ch 3, anon.	abuseVery good chapter. Hagrid is a sharp contrast to Malfoy and Snape. Beautiful story about Hagrids trip to Wales, and his first sight of a dragon. And Fluffy being a 'big softie' - he must be, with that name! Sometimes your idea with the "3 storytelling voices" work better than other times. This time I think it was perfect. They contrasted and supplemented each other wonderfully!
Anna Mette 2006-04-27 ch 2, anon.	abuseWonderfull! Draco an only child because Lucius wouldn't put Narcissa trough another hellish pregnancy... not because Lucius have problems... I love the way you show the friendship between Snape and Mallfoy - best friends, yes, but really not close.
KatieBell70 2006-04-24 ch 3,	abuseThis Hagrid chapter in particular was so brilliant. Full of information and little glimpses into his (possible) true feelings. And the fantasy of walking into a room to find Lucius lazily stretched out in front of a fire is one I will keep with me for future reference. You rock.
Mother of Tears 2006-04-22 ch 3,	abuseLoved this story! What a lot of details you put into your chapters. Interesting how you envision Snape being offered Griffindor as well as Slytherin... almost a mirror image of Harry, who chooses Griffindor instead of Slytherin. I like how you pictured the mind of Hagrid, and his sentimentality for dragons. And your right, McGonagall would have been about the same age as Tom Riddle and Hagrid. Never thought of that before...
MysticScribe 2006-04-19 ch 3,	abuseAfter the bitterness of Snape, the coldness of Malfoy, Hagrid's devotion to Dumbledore sets a totally different mood to this. A lot of it was rather touching: Hagrid's reminescence on the dragon watching with his father was just beautifully written. It was a tender memory of sharing a thrilling moment with his father. I could see it. That allusion to Tom's charisma was well done. Hagrid is not sure how that this handsome, brillant young man became a monster. He believes it because Dumbledore said it. I could not help but seeing a weird link to Lucius, who never challenges the orders of his master neither. At first I was surprised you opted for Hagrid in your third part. But then again, I think it was a wise choice: this story is about someone who tries to navigate between two masters, and two others who have chosen a long time ago. And the good thing is, I am still thinking about it all. Thanks again for sharing your talent. --MysticScribe--
MysticScribe 2006-04-18 ch 2,	abuse"Not that I didn’t suffer for his sake, I was in Azkaban for a week" Yep, that is suffering ironic wink. I found myself gasping loudly when I read your piece (and yes, it is a good thing). The contrast is so well done between Snape and Malfoy. Clearly, Lucius knows nothing about suffering: he may have the elegant and rafined exterior and yes, he has killed countless Muggles but his musings are so frightning. He is one of those who believe that nothing can be cleared out with a way with money, good contacts and "persuasion". What has to be done will be done. No questions. Lucius believes in purity. How can this word can be at the same time synonymous with light and beauty in one's mouth and be so dirty, bloody and spoiled when in the mouths of others? The musings about the Muggles/Mudbloods were downright chilling. Malfoy is certainly not apologizing for being who he is. I really enjoyed the little bits hinting that he knows that Snape suffered in the way and his dismissive shrug of it all. There is no compassion here: it is more a state of dependency - Malfoy needing Snape to consolidate his own self image and Snape...well, I guess you showed it quite well in all your Potterverses. Like some of us Muggles, he clings to those who mean something to him - in a good or in a bad way-. And the bit where Malfoy thinks that Snape could lie to Voldemort...He just lets the idea float away. That was really, really good. I felt like I was hit in the face by your portrayal of Lucius Malfoy. Your writing was so much lighter than in Snape's POV...and it makes it oh so more scary, because the emotions are only grazing the surface of the ice. I am ranking this installment right behind Dumbledore & Snape POVs in part 4 of your serie. One word, Possum: WOW. --MysticScribe--
MysticScribe 2006-04-17 ch 1,	abuseNew stories, new reviews! : ) I will be reading them one installment at the time, though. "it’s impossible to imagine the Dark Lord as a child when he’s only ever known him as a wizard of terrifying power" Such a strong sentence. Voldemort has no past, no present or no future (I know that is not canon, but that is my feeling.) He is much more that a wizard, he is the representation of fear. He lingers over the wizarding world as a shadow, striking in painful, imprevisible ways his enemies and his followers. He is also the only character described in the books that never had the quality of innocence. Even as a child, he knew how to manipulate and how to get what he wanted in a chilling way. You know how much I enjoy your depiction of Snape's train of toughts: brutal, sometimes petty, but tormented and trying to keep control of himself on the outside. Snape's getting smashed? Yeah, why not? Trying to freeze himself with alcool will maybe ease the pain...for a while. --MysticScribe-- PS. Your thoughtful answers to my reviews helped me to overcome my lack of confidence of not being able to write an angst fic. It is now in the open and of course, it is not nearly as good as what you write, but the idea that bugged me for a few weeks now is finally out of my system. Virtual thanks
Jobey in Error 2006-04-17 ch 3,	abuseI think Hagrid suffered injustice more ways than one in this chapter. After two chapters of dark Slytheriny dynamics, the third chapter is kind of tagged on and a real feel for its character or his situation is never entirely established. It's not a bad chapter and it's not in "bad" company, but it does feel in the wrong place at the wrong time. That said, there were lots of goodies in here - I think especially the summer holiday to Wales. Also McGonagall having been keen on Tom Riddle (ah, come, you just know she was - even though I don't buy the actual romance fics), Hagrid's speculation on what the monster of Slytherin is. Something else really refreshing was the largely introspective nature of these chapters - as of all your chapters, of course, but it really gave a chance for once to see Hagrid's thoughts, largely unencumbered by the accent. We should be above not taking someone with an accent seriously, but it does happen. And, totally apart from the accent, it takes nerve to write Hagrid. Almost everyone is off by a mile. I admit this chapter doesn't give me that canon-fitting "clink" feeling I hope to get one day from a Hagrid fic, but it comes much closer than most -- a couple of yards instead of a couple of miles. And, with my nitpicky love for phrases, I have to mention two in here I noted with verbomaniac pleasure: "right as rain" and "gone bonkers."
Jobey in Error 2006-04-17 ch 2,	abuseYou probably know, of course, how cute* it was that Snape and Lucius are thinking the exact same thing about the former and Narcissa. * "Cute" was a bad word - I didn't mean it in a negative sense - but the closest I could come to what I meant. Anyway... my. I think I especially liked the probing of Malfoy's Muggle-born prejudices. That whole segment was done terrifically. And it was a little funny, you know - as if he's saying "Oh, you know, you think it's safe just training them at Hogwarts, but then it always leads to ensnaring good purebloods!" But not all that funny, of course. It reminds you too of a lot of romantic, kultur German racial phobias from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. While we're on interbreeding... I don't know why it never occured to me before, but you know what, the Malfoys are jealous of the Weasleys and their six sons! Ha! Thanks for the realization. :-) Young Snape described as "all temper and talent" - spot on! Loved it. I'm not so sure I bought into Lucius's plans with Severus and the hired girls that night. I have a hard time envisioning that after that canon scene. And after a whole day of "persuasion," Malfoy must have a metabolism that Dennis Creevey would envy! It was also amusing to see how entertained Malfoy was by Fudge's dithering.
Jobey in Error 2006-04-17 ch 1,	abuseI don't have as much to say about this chapter - now, the next, I'll be a rambling mess once I review. Of course, the next chapter is about Malfoy, and the parts I found most interesting here were also about him. I've already read pretty similarly your takes on Snape's thoughts on Lily in some of your other fics, but his and Lucius's first meeting was interesting - well-drawn, one sharp line of dialogue. It painted a clear scene. Something that occured to me while I was reading about Voldemort promising Snape Lily... I think we're in agreement that Dumbledore has a real amount of affection for Snape that he doesn't feel for anyone else. I think I'm getting the same impression about your Voldemort - not to the same degree, of course, mainly because Voldemort's almost beyond feeling it. Still, wouldn't that be interesting? The usual excuse for Snape, if a evil!interpretation is postulated for purposes of argument, is that he was always deprived of love. Sounds true enough early on, but it's intriguing that he very plausibly might have had the especial affection of the two "great" good/evil polar figures.

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