(#) brad 2006-08-25
Nice to have this story and you back again.
It's always good - satisfying - to have a powerful Harry, so this chapter scored on that front, but I'm wondering if Harry and Co. have become too complacent, too sure of victory. Hermione, Remus, everyone saying "Yes, Harry will probably win". I'm wondering if you've going to have them encounter a setback anytime soon?
Also, I'm very surprised that nothing has come of Voldemort's attack, which could have easily killed Harry if they hadn't made that (comedic) error in timing/location. It seemingly showed a critical flaw in their defenses - Voldemort able to track him down so easily - yet there was no mention of an investigation, alarm over Harry's vulnerability, etcetera. Will Nott receive his just desserts?
Enjoyed the H/Hr elements; Harry keeping her image pure with Sirius (applause); and their growing bond, the comfort they gave each other in the medical wing. So Hermione now has access to all of Harry's power? Interesting.
Welcome back, thanks for the chapter!
Author's response
I wrote the chapter (if I remember correctly) with the idea that they were engaging in wishful thinking to some degree (that obviously didn;t come through), although Harry is very confident he will win, unless he makes a mistake or Volde gets lucky.
Nott Senior died attacking the plane. Nott Junior doesn't know what happened, just that the plan failed. He's going to keep very very quiet.
Hermione has access to SOME of Harry's power
"T"