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• JEDI POTTER

  (#) Mr7 2010-09-15

  Alorkin,
  
  My condolences to you and your family. I hope you find strength in each other.
  
  I started reading this story 2 days ago and just kept on reading when possible. It's been a great story so far, which has made me laugh and almost shed a tear with Dudley's at his trial.
  
  Best wishes,
  
  Renzo

  Author's response

  I thank you for your kind thoughts.
  
  I'm glad you're enjoying the show.
  I included the emotional exchanges because I didn't want this to be a cardboard cut-out. Harry has his self doubts, Dumbledore is losing his mind, Voldy is losing his men, you get the point. As for Dudley, for example, he can change...if he sets his mind to it. Here, he does.
  
  Thank you.
  
  Alorkin

• JEDI POTTER

  (#) shamedodra 2010-09-17

  Your story is good but I dont understand the motivation of Dumbledore? Sure people wont wait for 100 years to take over the world....You mentioned that he was like that even from Grindelwald time but why did he wait for so long?? If he can use Compulsion charms and binding charms then he would have taken over the world long time ago and wouldnt have taken 100 years....And Fakes should have done something being incredibly powerful while Dumble is going dark?? And You Portrayed Voldy as complete idiot stealing the part of the fun in the story..Seeing him like that is amusing but something serious could have been done about him

  Author's response

  First, thank you.
  
  Motivation: Dumbledore is a sneaky bastard. He uses innuendo, half truth and obfuscation, to lead people he holds in utter contempt, to do what he wants. Now, people don't like being manipulated, even those for whom the manipulations are beneficial, so one must use stealth and concealment. Those practices are more time consuming than a direct attack. Dumbledore is a chess-master. A parallel that has been drawn many times both in Canon and in fanon. Patience in that game is critically important. A good chess player will set up his pieces carefully and well in advance, and then when the time to use them comes they're where he needs them.
  
  Who's to say Dumbledore -hasn't- used those compulsions? After all, he was in direct control of the judicial and legislative branches of the British government for decades, had an inordinate control over the administrative branch, and is the head of the legislative branch of the worldwide government. I have him directly responsible for three of the past four minister's being selected, (The one between Leach and Bagnold is not named.) and remaining in power, until they retire, are killed, or do something so abysmally stupid that the sheeple chuck them out.
  
  In his case, he has been planning for this for most of his life. He and Grindelwald were friends as teenagers, in the earliest part of the 20th century. They wrote their 'greater good' manifesto together. He worked for a time with the only known maker of the philosopher's stone. He -must- have picked up a few hints there. It's entirely possible he has used some method to ensure his own longevity. Now that he has the stone, itself, he doesn't fear death. His pieces were all set up for a coup d e'tat. Since he's become the self-proclaimed 'leader of the light' who would dare suspect him of such skulduggery. More, since most of the people who knew of his association wth Grindelwald, are dead, the shift of governing styles would be seen as a natural consequence of the innate superiority of the pureblood wizards.
  
  The only obstacles would be Tom and Harry. Once those two were eliminated, he could watch his utopia become reality.
  
  The problem is, Harry threw a monkey wrench into the works.
  
  I explained Fawkes in chapter 12:
  "My bondmate has never been as dedicated to the light, as once I thought. Alas, once the bond was formed, it could not be unformed."
  
  and
  
  "It is in the nature of a phoenix to remain with the bonded until that bonded dies."
  
  Basically, Fawkes was stuck in a loveless marriage, until Dobby offered him a sneaky option that he'd never considered before.
  
  Voldemort: Has always been crazy. Even in canon, he's been a caricature of a villain. I've made him worse than canon, but not nearly as bad as some fanfics I've read.
  
  In fanon, I've seen him described as truly horrific. In those stories, (Which I generally don't like to read) he's done things that would make Stalin puke.
  
  Here, he's not an idiot, but until recently he's been busy, reestablishing himself, his Death Eaters and the terror he once commanded. In addition, he's getting the benefits of the lingering traces of his mental (Not soul, as that was a really stupid idea!)link to Harry, and as Harry and Hermione are frequently exploring the limits of each others bodies, he frequently suffers the headaches. Speaking of headaches, Voldemort has allowed himself to become addicted to a narcotic. Like most addicts, he feels he can 'handle' it. Any doctor (and quite a few others) can tell you how that changes people. He's paranoid, suspicious, exacting, and over-controlling, but excuses his own behavior as perfectly normal. He tortures his people as 'discipline', and sees nothing wrong with that.
  
  He is still intent on controlling the world but like Dumbledore, he believes his methods are the only way. Both have a superiority complex and both want to see their dream come to life...at all cost.
  
  One of the biggest problems there is that Harry has tied up nearly all his gold, in procedures. One must have money to run an army. The Goblins like Harry, they do not like Voldemort...or Dumbledore.
  
  I've made it so the new government under Amelia Bones is less corrupt, and more capable of handling the Death Eater attacks when they do come. I intended at the very first, that every time Voldemort strikes, win, lose or draw, he will pull back a bleeding hand. He may win a battle, but his people will pay for the privilege.
  
  I hope this answers your questions.
  
  Alorkin

• JEDI POTTER

  (#) zamia 2010-09-21

  Sincere condolences mate. May your God watch over and give you strength. Real life can suck which is why one needs fanfic for relief. Even this chapter shows the inner strength of people. Will look forward to seeing Dumbles and Voldys reaction to the new laws in the future. All the best.
  Z

  Author's response

  Thank you for your kind words. I'm still inundated with details, but I manage to hammer out a few paragraphs every day. I'll post on Friday or Saturday.
  
  Alorkin

• JEDI POTTER

  (#) twistyguru 2010-10-27

  Agree completely with your idea that persons under Imperius shouldn't be able to cast heavy spells like Crucio or AK. It just makes too much sense!

  Author's response

  Which is probably why Rowling didn't include it.
  
  Snicker!
  
  Alorkin

• JEDI POTTER

  (#) gohan1234y 2013-12-05

  I just got to chapter 21. I read the author's note and I'm sorry for your loss.

  Author's response

  Heya Gohan.
  
  I thank you. It’s been over three years now, since Marion died and I still miss her. There’s a lesson here for everyone. Life is short. Let those you love know it.
  
  Alorkin

• JEDI POTTER

  (#) tricorvus 2014-05-30

  Sorry to hear of your family passing. Even though it was like 4 years ago ?
  I know it's still difficult years down the road.
  The more I read this story, the more I love it.
  No criticisms from me :D
  I take it "book sux" is not a typo? :P
  personally I could take books 6 & 7 or leave them, for fanfiction :D

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