Reviews for Hauntings in Black

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-insert random comment here... 2008-04-22 ch 4,	abuseReally good! I always though Remus belonged with the Marauders...
Prieda Solo 2008-01-29 ch 1,	abusenice. so beautifully remus (and so fun to compare with what sirius would have done :)
Savage-Stiletto 2007-12-07 ch 4,	abuseWow. I never even though of the Remus having any connection to the Black family, but your wonderful fic sure proved me wrong!
Lacrymose 2007-10-16 ch 3,	abuseI am too. It's lovely.
Lacrymose 2007-10-15 ch 4,	abuseReading by recommendation.
bredalot 2007-10-04 ch 4,	abuseI like how his sorrow and numbness mean that he understands more - if it weren't for this tragedy which destroyed his life, he wouldn't have the understanding which we find as a characteristic trait of his. You can see him becoming the person we know and love. I also like how you incorporated Narcissa's devotion to her family from DH as a defining characteristic even here, where she is young and not yet ruined to the cause. It's still important, even if she hasn't seen that yet. I'm not sure I like Narcissa's voice; it doesn't sound quite right, somehow. It's kind of...generic snobby pureblood, rather than distinct character (and while I understand that, seeing as we don't have much of her voice in canon, I'd still like to see more here). But your narration is lovely, with the casually included details that are almost unnoticeable but which contribute a lot to the feel of the piece, like the line "in a cloud of dark silk and perfume that only added to the stench of the place". Pretty!
Gigglegirl13 2007-10-03 ch 4,	abuseThis is a good one. I always wondered what Remus went through after Sirius' "betrayal." It's so awesome that you worked in the ending of DH, because Narcissa really did chose her son over Voldemort. Good job.
bredalot 2007-09-03 ch 3,	abuseI love the brotherly banter between Remus and Sirius. I'm particularly a fan of the line, "If you're thinking of buying me a kitten-", which is spot-on Remus. Lovely. I also like that you chose to focus on Remus's relationship with Sirius at school, rather than afterwards: they have three very different dynamics in their lives, in school and during the first war and then after Azkaban, and while the last is very dramatic and says a lot about their relationship, I think the first is ultimately the most important. They were friends, a first for Remus (and probably, actually, for Sirius as well, having real friends), and that changed his life. I didn't like this that much the first time I read it, so I gave it some time and read it again, and I liked it better the second time. I really think each of these chapters is influenced by the character you're writing about and Remus's age at the time, which explains why, so far, the prologue was my favorite and this was my least: Remus has more strength when he's older than he does at eleven, and I like that version of him more. And I don't think the nicknames came until after the Animagus came into effect. Well, perhaps Moony, but not Padfoot (I wouldn't think). But, overall, nice job! :D
Gigglegirl13 2007-09-03 ch 3,	abuseaw! so cute! I like this story a lot so far, I can't wait to see how the rest of it will go. The Blacks certainly have a strong impact within the Wizarding World, and I'm glad someone noticed this and put it into a story
tfm 2007-09-03 ch 3,	abuseI would have thought that Sirius got the name Padfoot after he became an Animagus, not before. Still, good story
Shinteetah 2007-09-03 ch 3,	abuseHa! I think you've captured the feeling of the Marauders quite well -- their casual but utterly real friendship and bond. I enjoyed it!
the lycans 2007-08-24 ch 2,	abusewhat a story. quite orginal and very well-written. hope you update soon, what a twist that she kills his wife.
Noc007 2007-08-22 ch 2,	abuseThis really is an interesting story, I look forward to more. If you have the time, check out my own HP fic "Bittersweet Symphony" =)
DeepDownSlytherin 2007-08-21 ch 2,	abuseOh, this is exactly how I think of Bellatrix as a teen...beautiful and creepy, already half-crazy but absolutely charming when it suits her to be. I love when she switches to the charming young girl act as an example of exactly how manipulative she can be, and how Remus realizes that teachers will fall for it as well. I really like this so far, and as it's about my favorite family, I'm interested to read more (I can see how the events in DH might have changed plans a little).
bredalot 2007-08-20 ch 2,	abuseA very interesting take on Bellatrix. This isn't how I picture her, but I like it. Fascinating, the way she can flip between personas; I particularly like the disparity between her "crone-like" hands and flawless face. Very telling. Interesting, also, that she's wearing red. I also love the foreshadowing in the line, "if you have one of that family on your side, school will be much easier for you." Hee. And I do understand the whole family thing. It makes sense, now - both their reaction and Remus's. I love his desire for a wand, and the way he feels different upon finding one. This chapter feels different from most of your writing. Bella's influence is very strong, isn't it? :D Great job, really.

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