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Out Of The Box
49 ReviewsHarry has defeated Voldemort and saved all the people he cares for, so why do they all hate him? More importantly, what will he do about it? In this chapter the staff tries to sort out Ravenclaw.
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Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) DrT 2007-06-04 12:14:17 PM
Some people just don't listen, do they? I think this is a not uncommon theme in many fanfics because, after the first excitment of reading canon, we see all the deep nastiness in the Potterverse -- the sufferings that a real Harry or Luna might have to go through, ignored by the adults.
I'm enjoying this Harry. Well done.
"T"Author's response
The question for me is: Did JKR put that cruelty, and lack of concern over it on the part of those who should be responsible for quelling it, deliberately to show that the Wizarding World is not a utopia, or was it just a plot device on her part to create the Harry and Luna characters? BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) apocalypso 2007-06-04 02:16:02 PM
Decent chapter, though I'm a bit miffed that the plot itself didn't advance all that much. Still, it was enjoyable to read, so thanks for that.
Err... your formatting got a bit messed up. Early in the chapter, you seem to have forgotten to end the html for the italicized section, so a huge chunk of the chapter is in italics. I'm fairly sure you can edit the chapter and fix it.
Good luck with the next chapter.Author's response
Good catch. The error wasn't there when I previewed the submission and the terminate tag is in my master. I did edit the file so it should be fixed now. BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) legion8 2007-06-04 02:26:28 PM
Very good story, I love it.
I am happy that you still writhe this story it's original and I enjoy this Harry.
He is tainted by darkness but no lose in the darknes, he is a grey Harry contrary to Dumbledore he had take the fight as a war ( use all mean to win and made it short for that less innocent will be caught in the fight ) and not as a fight between light and darkness ( bound be moral rule who bind his hand like Dumbledore and cause death of innocent ).
Is "friend" have been hypocrit ( they beneficit of the peace that he brought but because of how he did they had turn their back to him, and if he had fight like they "want" they will be dead with a lot of innocent ) and in this new world he can see how sad their life are without him ( too bad his Hermione, Ron and Gin can see what they will be without him in their life )
So now Harry is a little more selfish and it's good for him. I hope he will have good time with narcissa and find true friend ( go Moody ! )
I hope to see more interaction between Harry and his class, and that his little lesson can show "the light" to some persone.
Update soon : I can wait to read the next chap.
A French reader.Author's response
Merciful buckets - BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) legion8 2007-06-04 02:37:10 PM
Very good story, I love it.
I am happy that you still writhe this story it's original and I enjoy this Harry.
He is tainted by darkness but no lose in the darknes, he is a grey Harry contrary to Dumbledore he had take the fight as a war ( use all mean to win and made it short for that less innocent will be caught in the fight ) and not as a fight between light and darkness ( bound be moral rule who bind his hand like Dumbledore and cause death of innocent ).
Is "friend" have been hypocrit ( they beneficit of the peace that he brought but because of how he did they had turn their back to him, and if he had fight like they "want" they will be dead with a lot of innocent ) and in this new world he can see how sad their life are without him ( too bad his Hermione, Ron and Gin can see what they will be without him in their life )
So now Harry is a little more selfish and it's good for him. I hope he will have good time with narcissa and find true friend ( go Moody ! )
I hope to see more interaction between Harry and his class, and that his little lesson can show "the light" to some persone.
Update soon : I can wait to read the next chap.
A French reader.Author's response
Or should that be merci beaucoup? Either way, I'm glad you enjoyed it. BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) Geovanni_Luciano 2007-06-04 04:59:49 PM
Yes, you should always thank your betas. ;) BTW, nice re-edit on this, so much better than I remembered it to be. Now, that being said, I am curious as to whether you plan for Luna to be able to figure out who Harry/Oddysseus really is and where he's from? In addition, you put plenty enough thought and action as well as deep emotion into this prank and Harry's defense of Luna in this chapter. I hope that it continues but is not limited to just that. You still have to address the issue of Ginny and her appearance, i.e. what has happened to her to cause her to retreat into herself and if it can be positively impacted with some investigation or action. I look forward to you next update and another sneak peak if possible.
Geovanni LucianoAuthor's response
Why on earth would Harry want to help Ginny after what she did to him? Let Neville fix her! BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) Prince_Charon 2007-06-04 05:04:23 PM
Brilliant! Harry is well justified, no matter what Albus may think, and the ward is pretty harmless, if they don't commit a crime.
Thank you for updating.
More soon, please.Author's response
Thanks, I thought his response was pretty restrained too. BJH -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) whatareyouevensaying 2007-06-04 05:39:01 PM
Outstanding update, it doesn't get much better than a nice rant at the professors. I hope to see more conflicts between Harry and McGonagall, since she seemed pretty unrepentant in this chapter. Maybe he should have force-fed her a chocolate...Author's response
Interesting idea that... To be honest, I was rather surprised at her pig-headedness myself (pardon the pun) but when I was writing it she just insisted on jumping out there and sticking her feet in her mouth hip deep. I wonder how she is going to get out of this one? BJH -
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(#) jw 2007-06-04 06:58:33 PM
great update i like what you did for luna i think to many people tend to over look her hope to read more soon. -
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(#) jw 2007-06-04 06:58:35 PM
great update i like what you did for luna i think to many people tend to over look her hope to read more soon. -
Like Some Song You Can't Unlearn
(#) jw 2007-06-04 07:00:30 PM
great update i think most people over look luna and it great that you dont hope to read more soon