This is definitely one of the best stories here on fanfiction. You’re an excellent writer and have told this story better than I could have ever imagined. Please continue writing!

Overall, I really like this fic. What I love most about it is how James, Peter, and Sirius are portrayed realistically as young boys with a slowly developing sense of emotional maturity and identiry. Too many fics represent James, for example, as corageous, self-sacrificing, and deeply in love with Lily right from his first ride on the Hogwarts Express, which in my opinion is a ridiculous portrayal of an 11 year old boy. It's much more realistic to see a sheltered, spoiled, and admittedly brave boy who slowly grows to understand what it means to be corageous, self-sacrificing, etc. Overall, great characterization. My only critique so far (I'm on chapter 65) is that Remus is always so miserable that sometimes this is hard to read. Then again, perhaps Remus being meek and miserable is just a realistic interpretation of the character, the very reason I like this fic so much. So yeah, thank you for writing. Advice to other readers: savor the literary talent at hand, here, and break up the savory with something sweet and silly, like pictures of puppies or a crack fic.

I’ve read your fic three times now (starting on the fourth) and I just wanted to tell you that you are absolutely brilliant. I left you a review before but since rereading Against the Moon I realized that I didn’t give you nearly enough praise. I tend to judge writings based on if I can enjoy them just as much the second time reading them and if anything I liked Against the Moon even better the second time. In fact, I wholeheartedly consider this to be Harry Potter canon and you are my second favourite author beside J.K. Rowling herself. Thank you for giving the fan fiction world an opportunity to read your beautiful creation and I eagerly look forward to your next update in Remus’s story.
(Also, happy birthday Remus)

No! I've reached the end (so far) of this wonderful wonderful piece of writing! Sincere regrets, but I'll most definitely have to re-read it and read your other works to. Your style of writing and characterisation and plot is... ahh! Amazing! I wonder if you're going to post the entirety of Remus' time at Hogwarts in one story, or split it into two or three parts?

oh i LOVE professor van dorn. doing everything & more for the hippie community... "now my brothers and sisters... the key to divination is found in the rolling of this joint..."

poor professor meyrigg - and poor remus - 'it was happening again'... and especially after she was obviously trying to be considerate towards remus, calling the werewolf 'him/her' rather than 'it'. i have a feeling i'll cry next chapter...lol

I was going to wait to read the entire thing before leaving a review, but this story is so very good I couldn't wait. It's very thorough, but doesn't seem slow or drawn-out at all - I genuinely feel as though I'm reading an official prequel to Harry Potter. Every detail is well thought-out, the characterisation is just spot on - I especially like James's - and there is definitely a ring of originality throughout the entire thing. You have gotten under the skin of Remus Lupin exactly, and mimicked the awkwardness of being a twelve year old without fault. Little things like James calling Sirius a 'dog', and Remus enjoying grading papers are very clever touches, and amusing, too. And the emotion present in the story: Remus' constant concern, the affection between him and his mother, Sirius' exuberance and vulnerability... This truly feels like a story that goes beyond the, ahem, screen. Truly excellent writing; I look forward to reading the rest.

I re-read that scene with Remus and Charlotte and I have to beg you to keep Charlotte alive and give us more scenes with her and Remus. And I actually have a reason for that. I miss shy female characters. It's lovely to have someone like betta, who is fiery and brave. But I think girls like Charlotte are absolutely wonderful and brave. She did manage to ask Remus if she could sit with him. When someone like Ginny or Tonks does that, it isn't all that surprising, since it's in their nature to approach people without hesitation. But it's another thing entirely when a person who wouldn't do something like that decides that maybe she should try. But shy girls aren't considered interesting. I want more you said you didn't have as much confidence in your original work...I spent this entire review praising your original character and that happens very rarely. So I think you shouldn't doubt yourself:) All your original characters are rich, interesting and vibrant, every single one of them, so keep on writing!

Well, I finished my most recent reread and have to stay that I enjoyed it just as much as the first time through. You’ve woven in so many careful details and such wonderful world building. For example, the fact that James and Sirius have learned to cast little innocent spells immediatly after pulling a prank. This answers the canon question of why no one bothered to check Sirius’ wand after that Halloween. He was already sufficiently well know for hiding his magic. So cool. I’ve also noticed lots of subtle forshadowing in my rereading. I haven’t been keeping up with you Star Trek stories, though I keep meaning to, but i always smile when I see that you’ve updated because I’m pleased to see that you are continuing to write.

I just wanted to let you know how much I love your fanfiction. It's helping me get through a really hard time right now and hasn't failed to put a much-needed smile on my face. I sincerely hope you feel well enough and inspired enough to continue this magical story soon. Thank you

No. Please no.
...Oh, REMUS... What has anybody ever done to deserve you...

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please update. I need Against the Moon. Please say you have an update soon.

I'm crying... it may be tiredness and all, but I AM CRYING. These last few chapters (and, I'm sure, the coming ones) have been absolutely precious. *much love*

It's so weird to think that Ted and Andromeda are Remus's future parents-in-law. Wow, if Sirius knew THAT in this story... :)

Remus is so innovative... for a first year, he's got way more smarts than he thinks he has.

I love the characterization in here. It really makes the story great. Nice work!