I am sincerely surprised at the amount of reviews this has gotten! It deserves a lot more! I found this story a very good, if not the best representation of Mary and Bert's growing up and the reasons behind Mary's becoming a nanny.

Fabulous work!

The Jazzmeister XD

I finally had a chance to finish this. I hate that it's over, but it does work. The only thing I would like to have seen is maybe your take on how she finds the families. That's always been somewhat magical in nature, but there's so many different ways to interpret it. The details aside, your writing is beautiful and rich with feeling. Keep up the awesome work.

Cat

Wow. Finally finished, after over a year of writing.

Although, I did find this to be a slightly abrupt ending. Oh it all makes perfect sense, and the pieces all fall together very nicely, but I was expecting there to maybe one chapter more...

Ah, no matter then. In any case, this story was wonderful, and I enjoyed readingn it very much. Keep writing, and keep up the good work!

I have fallen completely in love with your story, and I do hope that you continue to write more. Your characterization of Mary and Bert, and their growing relationship, is just perfect. You've captured Mary Poppins in a wonderful way; not only her growing (and suppressed) feelings for Bert, but the way that her magic grows as she gets older. I love how you describe that the magic was just always with her, and that she just accepts it as a part of her, as she should.

I also love the plot-line and the description of Mary growing up. Her rebellion and independence does not surprise me, but I quite enjoy how she goes through phases of fluxing independence and subordination like a real person. We can't all be as wonderful as Mary Poppins right from the get-go.

Also, your writing ability is suburb. I don't normally read stories in this section, but when I stumbled across yours I couldn't stop reading it until it was finished. Your description is lovely, the characterization suburb (but you already know that), and there are absolutely no grammar mistakes that I could spot (which is saying a lot for some of the stories on this site :P)

I dearly hope that you continue this wonderful story, and update very soon. This is definitely going in my favorites. I am on the edge of my seat, waiting for more.

Cheers

KingofJesters

Yay, you updated! And yay! The first Jolly Holiday! I love this story. Please, please keep updating!

I love this. Best story in this section so far, imho. Please, please say you'll continue!

I like this story a lot! Update soon! xD

That last descriptive pararaph...that was just amazing. Your writing always delivers in its beauty. You're up there in my list of top few writers who I believe could easily publish an incredible book. I would read your original work. :-)

Anyhoo...this story is still just delightful. I look forward to, hopefully, seeing Mary and Bert fall in love. In their own way, at least. I'm sure a romantic scene between them, from you, would be gorgeous. :-)

Keep it up.

Cat

I love manipulative Mary is! It's really funny!

Great job! Please update soon!

This is so good and well-written! Please update soon!

8D

I am just gushing over your story!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

I couldn't have higher praise! I seriously check on here like.. A LOT!

Just to see if you have posted the next chapter! xD

Awwww...Bert is so sweet. And I love this contrast between Mary being so young and vulnerable, and yet trying to be the self-sufficient, independent woman she becomes. It's so wonderful to get inside her head. And the word pictures are beautiful, as always. I have always hoped, or thought, that Bert and Mary might've had some sort of relationship before she becomes a Nanny...something she doesn't want to admit to anyone...something that allows him to get away with things no one else could get away with, with her. I love the idea of him protecting her. Such a nice contrast to what we know. :-)

Looking forward to more.

Cat

i am enjoying the story so far, so please update more

Oh how wonderfully sweet this was. I love Bert, the unexpected hero. I feel for Mary, being so abandoned and alone. I suppose it speaks to her future character, if she's had to brave a frightening city by herself. I look forward to seeing how she's shaped by her experiences. And, of course, I hope for more of Bert and Mary... :-)

Cat

As always...this was just beautiful. Beautifully written. Kudos.

Cat