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• The Bulldog and the Archer

  (#) Cateagle 2007-12-19

  An interesting start to Charlie's visit home. I get the feeling that there's more going on behind the scenes than most of the protagonists know. 'Twill be interesting to see how this full visit works out and just -what- particular item(s) Albus has in mind for Charlie to give May.
  
  You're quite definitely keeping my interest, here.

  Author's response

  Hi Evan!
  
  Thanks for the review! I once thought that this trip home would amount to about 6000 words and be one chapter long. Foolish me!
  
  Dumbledore always has the best gadgets and magical items. I hope this one meets the standard set by JKR with some of the previous items. I just need to be careful it doesn't become some UBER item.
  
  I'm glad my story continues to keep your interest!
  
  --Jim

• The Bulldog and the Archer

  (#) Teresa 2007-12-19

  I enjoy this story so much..... I loved how Charlie attempted to keep his relationship with May private, but had no qualms in admitting it when Molly snooped. Sigh....Molly might mean well, but there are times when she's irritating. It was good to see the inteaction between Charlie and the rest of his family, and the talk with Fleur was sweet. I hope that at some point Charlie and May get together with Bill and Fleur and have an oppourtunity to bond as engaged couples. I also liked the interactions that Charlie and Bill had with Dumbledore, there is the sense that he is preparing for his death but trying to make sure that both his personal and public matters are dealt with smoothly. The scene at the ministry was very good, and I thought that Charlie and Dumbledore handled Percy and Scrimgeour perfectly. As always, many thanks for the chapter! You have written a wonderful story!

  Author's response

  I always look forward to your reviews, Teresa! Thank you very much for taking the time to do so, and for your kind comments.
  
  There's no chance that Molly would not find out about it. Especially with the sucker bite! Originally, I planned on her finding it later, and not giving in that she knew, but I like this way. Plus, with Fleur underfoot, trying to get along with Molly, she would be a bit 'testy' about little surprises.
  
  You'll see a chapter before the end of this story where Charlie and May get to spend some time as a couple with some of Charlie's friends in Romania. Another story, which is on hold until I finish Bulldog, will have more of Charlie and May (in the background) as a married couple (It's a Ron/Hermione post DH story).
  
  I'm glad you appreciated the portions of the story concerning Dumbledore. You are right about everything you observed.
  
  Thanks again, Teresa!
  
  --Jim

• The Bulldog and the Archer

  (#) Cateagle 2007-12-20

  -chuckle- That courier business sounds rather familiar; within the limits of magic as compared to technology, it comes close to what I've gone through in transporting classified materials by plane (wha's a right bother is when it's hihgly classified material that requires "two-man carry").
  
  I'd imagine that Dumbledore has something suitable that's not an UBER item, he's certainly had the time to collect such.

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