(#) BenRG 2008-03-10
This chapter was slower-paced than the others, but that wasn't a serious problem. It was very much an instrospective and reflective part of the tale.
Heh. I really wonder why Dumbledore cares how Harry and Nev snuffed Tommy-boy. I can only assume that either (a) he wants to claim that it was his idea or (b) that he killed Voldemort and this is how. It is sad how desperately the old man is trying to maintain his position as 'defender of the light' by going dark.
So, we have a small idea of what the Weasleys did. I do hope that they get their comeuppance (the Goblins taking back any stolen money and seizing assets in case of any cash shortfall).
I did enjoy Daphne and Hannah's interactions. You write Hannah as what I think of as the stereotypical Hufflepuff: Level-headed, fair, compassionate but with a very low tolerance for self-delusion. She is a useful foil for the more highly-strung and damaged personalities in this story.
Not much Hermione action here, but I think that next chapter's discussion with Harry should be quite interesting. I also wonder if Dumbledore will approach Daphne and try to persuade her to 'encourage' Harry to support Dumbledore's policies... all for the 'greater good', of course.
I am also looking forward to delusional!Ginny's confrontation with Daphne.
GINNY: You are trying to steal my Harry!
DAPHNE: Weaselette, for me to steal him would presuppose that he was ever yours. I'm afraid that he wasn't.
GINNY: You SLUT! He IS mine! Dumbledore promised him to me... er... oops!
TRACEY: Ooh! What a give-away!
Seriously, I love this and I'm looking forward to the next part already.
BenRG's Rating: 7.5/10
Author's response
- I see it as a taking credit sort of thing. I have long suspected that he actually had little to do with the fall of his dark lord...
- There won't be any retributions visited on the Weasleys (unless the twins restart the prank war, then all bets are off) Harry's done with the elder Weasleys and Ginny.
- I see Hufflepuff house as being the ultimate in information gathering, as a group they know who's doing what to whom.
- Ginny isn't interested in Harry. She's interested in his money.
- I lost half a point? sniff