I think this was a good placement for this chapter. As in, you followed up a romance with something COMPLETELY different. It was a nice change of pace.

"Otto had always been more successful, and it struck Otto in the core."
I think you mean that Ludo had been more successful?

Once again, great characterization of your main character. That seems to be a strength of yours, from the two chapters I've read so far! The ending was my favorite part. I felt warmed inside to see that poor Otto wasn't completely jipped! =)

Well, since each chapter is a one-shot, I suppose I will have to leave a review for every chapter.

I really, really enjoyed chapter one! The characterization was wonderful, especially with Lily. I particularly liked the idea that Lily wouldn't like her namesake. All the same, it was too cute when she finally accepted James' date!

A very cute and funny read. Good job!

How cute! I loved the 'decoy string'... completely random. And I definitely think you got the characters down...

Yes, WordFountain, you did well on this chapter. I haven't seen anyone use Winky in a fic, and it was a very cute chapter.

Aw. Love your Winky. And I think you did good with the language. It flowed nicely. :)

-honda

I really liked this. Ernie was so sweet and nervous. I agree, I think this was your best one yet. ;)

-honda

Poor Victoire. Trying so hard to find out what her Christmas presents are. She is her father's daughter! :)

-honda

Oh. I'm glad that Otto finally laughed. Thats a good thing. He reminded me of Scrooge at first, so I'm glad he had a turn-around. Good job! :)

-honda

Aw. So cute. I think you did well with Lily and James and I loved the string part. It sounded just like something Sirius and James would make up. Well done Wordy. :)

-honda