wow! great stuff! harry deserves an actully b-day party

hey! i LOVE this story! i found it on sugarquill, and then read that the rest of the chapters were here on ffnet, so i came here and read... and i was glad i did! can't wait for the last chapter!

~RO~

This is a great story - I have been reading it for ages! Thanks - keep it up! I think you are a really good writer. Write a new chapter soon!

I don't think that you made a good impersonation of moody but this is still the best hp story that i have ever read! is a sirius situation a sequel?

Will Harry ever get out of the hospital? Also, when will Harry really get to talk to his grandfather? This was still a good chapter.

great story! i really like your great style of writing! this is turning out to be a great fifth yr fic.. are you taking it all the way through the year or is it just a summer fic? either way, its a great story... i like how you characterize everyone so well... the relationship situation is funny... highly amusing... cant wait to see hermione and ginny's animagus forms! i think ginny should be a ... golden retreiver or sumthing... i luv golden retreivers... their cute... anyway! and hermione... a ... well, i cant think of anyhting for hermione... but obvioulsy you have one... (and while shell hate it is throwing me through a loop...) but anyway, it sounds like harrys having a fun summer... and i hope to see more of this story soon!

tootles!

LKoK

Great story so far! I really, really love it, and you must write more! Or else! *grin*

Oh ehehehehehe, ahahahahahahaha! Looks like the romance between Ginny and Harry is coming up, eh?

I'm late, I'm sorry! I seem to be permanently behind schedule just lately, but I don't know how I managed to miss *two* new chapters! I honestly don't know how you do it, especially with them both being so lovely and long - I think you must have given up work and started writing full time! ;) Anyway, I loved chapter 18 (and 19!)- Ginny and Nicely's argument was funny (I was very glad she didn't accidentally manage to spear Harry – Ron was right, Molly really will want grandchildren. :)) You surprised me that it was *Miss* Nicely though - I don't know if I just missed that before, but in my head I always had him as being male. I'm glad I was wrong now. I like the way Nicely works by the way, that makes sense, installing the info directly into the brain - of course the fact that it could inadvertently be removing information at the same time is very worrying. Probably best they don't risk that one again I suppose.

Arthur's and Moody's meeting with the grim was very amusing "Lupin," growled Alastor Moody’s voice. "Nice dog you got there. What do you feed it? Dragons?"

It was good to see Dumbledore expressing his regrets too. I’ve never seen him as being omniscient, but I’ve always struggled to understand how he could allow Sirius to be put in Azkban – presumably without discussing with him what happened, because if he had Sirius would have told him. Everyone makes mistakes though, so it was realistic to see that Dumbledore was well aware of his own,

I'm glad there was more in the trunk than they realised - it was very touching when Harry found the ring and also when he wanted to read the cards in private. I was especially pleased that he *finally* got his broom - James (and Sirius) would have been delighted. I'm intrigued by the book burning - was it Nicely's own doing, or was it something to do with Hermione? I'm also very interested to find out what her Animagus form will be – I don’t have a clue.

The P.R.O.W.L.S were great, but I'm surprised that Hermione didn't pass some of them, although that did make the fact that Millicent and Pansy managed to scrape through theirs and then Ginny later all the more funny. The towering books and virgin sacrifice line had me smiling too. I liked Harry's millions of Chocolate Frogs - I guess they’re the wizarding equivalent of grapes! I think Sirius will be really touched that Harry thought to get his mom's old wand fixed for him, Harry's such a thoughtful boy. Where is Sirius by the way? I wish Arthur could have sneaked Snuffles into the party, but I suppose that really wouldn’t have been allowed.

It was also nice to see some decent Slytherin behaviour for a change. It would be very interesting to see what would happen back at Hogwarts if Pansy and Millicent continue to be as nice as they have been so far. Draco would hate it.

It's a shame Harry can't spend more time with Tiberius - isn't there a charm he could use to keep himself warm, or to block out his grandfather's temperature? Even if they figure out a way for him to write to Harry, it won't be quite the same as talking to him, I don't think. Still it's good that he's able to speak to his grandfather at all – I’d like to find out how he died exactly.

I'm sad this story's so near the end, but at least you've got a sequel planned! I'd be very sorry to think that I might not ever see you get Ron and Hermione and Harry and Ginny together - however long it might take!

Oh thank goodness. (Big grins) Thanks so much! An ending already? Gosh... (Blinks) That's unexpected. I guess I'd thought this was a year-fic, not a summer-fic. Well, I'm looking forward to it. I'm glad the Slytherins are getting along well with Harry and co, I hope that extends, yeah?

NEW CHAPTER! WooHO!

PROWLS and HOWLS... those acronyms are inspired. You've got a Rowling-level genius for this sort of thing.

The depiction of the kids all bonding over those practice exams was harrowingly accurate. Enough to make me sweat, remembering my long-ago student days and the horrendous pressure of Tests That Would Affect The Rest Of My Life. Even Hermione had to work? Now, that's scary. The fifth-years-to-be would be wise to ask Percy for his help. I loved the fact that Ginny outclassed everyone on the DADA PROWL.

More stuff I loved: Harry's compliment to Molly on her very pretty outfit. (Aw!) Pansy and Millicent, so wonderfully portrayed as human beings and regular people. Lavender and Parvati being competitive. (I am really delighted whenever they're written as something more than giggly bubble-heads!) Your mention that Padma isn't used to getting bad grades.

York Parkinson. He is wonderful. Admits he had prejudices, and overcame them. He's strong and decent and kind and he's got a sense of humor and can joke about "nasty Slytherins."

Tiberius Potter. His inability to stay near Harry is so poignant. I hope that someone will find a way for him and Harry to write to each other.

Dr. Opal telling Hagrid to take his medicine and get enough rest! I love it when the big guy gets fussed over.

Harry's delight over his birthday party and getting to choose his own flavor of ice cream. His joy over the simple pelasures that most kids take for granted is really enough to break anyone's heart. (Hugs Harry.)

Fred and George's gift to Harry. ("What did you say, Potter? Speak up! I can't hear you... that blasted robe is too LOUD!")

Hermes and Hedwig! Aw!

Mysteries I Loved:

Who's the Muggle-born, Muggle-Activist Ministry worker that Tiberius saved, the one who stayed with the Ministry until Voldemort's defeat?

What's Hermione's Animagus Form? ARGH! It's something she hates, it's something you wouldn't want to get into a staring contest with, it will not be scaly and disgusting... What is it? WHAT?

Awaiting more with baited breath...

Keep it going please... Your fic is great... How am I going to find it if I only look for Harry Ginny fics?

Chapter 18 and 19 are terrific. It is nice to see that not all Slytherines are evil. It was also nice to see a bit of potter history etc. It was also nice seeing Ron being the one who solves alot of the questions (the chest etc) not all fanfiction does that. I wish this wasnt near the end of the story but I do look forward to your future writings.

Michele

I have been enjoying this fic for a long time. This is great stuff. Can't wait for the next chapter! I hope the love birds (both pairs) come to their senses. I also love how everyone is friends, even the slytherins.

Wow, you certainly got this chapter out fast! I am going to go read your story now, so could you please email me when you update? Thank you!