DebbieO
Sunday 30th December 2007 23:13 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| Lovely! It is much to small a word, but the best I can do. Thank you. |
| Monday 7th January 2008 19:43 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| 'Lovely!' is just fine by me! Thanks for reviewing, I really do appreciate it. |
ohhhdear
Sunday 2nd December 2007 20:50 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| This story and An Incontrovertible Truth are two of the most inspiring stories I've ever read in any genre. Thank you for being honest and bold enough to add the Scripture references; not many authors choose to mention our culture's Christian heritage. |
| Monday 3rd December 2007 20:55 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thank you so much, I'm delighted that my stories had such an effect on you. Because that heritage is such a part of my experience, I find it very easy to weave it into the wonderful HP world, which itself has many Christian allusions, both oblique and direct. And of course after JKR used similar references herself in Deathly Hallows I felt quite justified in my use of verses like that. I'm so pleased to find readers who appreciate it. |
majolie
Monday 26th November 2007 16:42 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| That was very nice, very hopeful. And with what we know post-Deathly Hallows, it fits in surprisingly well. I loved how you managed to use at least two 50cent words: threnody and sesquicentenary. And I was proud that I knew them! |
| Monday 26th November 2007 20:36 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| I wouldn't normally use such 'big' words, but I wanted to stretch my writing boundaries with this story, so they seemed to be appropriate. Thanks for your kind words - I'm glad the hopeful feel came across. |
Phirebrand
Friday 22nd December 2006 15:48 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| fitting tribune to an excellent character, very nicely done. you have a gift for imagery with words! :applause: |
| Saturday 23rd December 2006 19:38 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it. |
gypsy
Thursday 12th October 2006 09:48 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
Shivers.
Wow, a great piece, Ladybug. Different from your usual fluffballs and silliness, but just as enthralling. And what, I wonder, is in the next great adventure for Albus?
Gypsy.
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| Saturday 21st October 2006 23:41 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
Thanks, Gypsy - feel free to explore that question for yourself - it goes way beyond anything my imagine can conjure!
And what do you mean, "fluffballs and silliness"??? I'm a SERIOUS writer, didn't you know!!!! |
Jner
Thursday 28th September 2006 11:32 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
Well done. I really enjoyed reading your missing moment. I love Dumbledore. He's always been my favorite...second to Harry, of course. I'm interested in knowing the title/name of the anecdote you mentioned. I'd like to read it.
Again, well done. |
| Thursday 28th September 2006 21:15 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I read the anecdote in the book Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World by John O’Donohue. It’s only a few paragraphs within a long chapter but it paints a vivid picture and was a memorable little story. Glad you like my Dumbledore – he is full of wisdom and mystery himself. Reviews like yours are wonderful, so thanks again! |
Evelyn
Saturday 23rd September 2006 12:43 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
*gasp*
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Beautiful. I love that peaceful tone of the whole story. |
| Saturday 23rd September 2006 22:18 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thanks so much, Evelyn. I wanted to really contrast against the chaos that everyone else felt at his death, so your review is reassuring. Thanks. |
Connor Landon
Friday 22nd September 2006 19:31 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| Wow. This was incredible. Because so many Christians are under the impression that Harry Potter is teaching children to worship the Devil, I hardly ever come across a fanfiction that actually ties in God and Christianity with HP. And the only two I've ever discovered, I found within two days of each other. This was really good. Very strong, powerful message. I loved how you describled Dumbledore's last night on earth, as well as some random events that happened in his life, from his 'other-worldly' point of view. The bit about him looking down upon Harry is sweet, as well. Oh, and I'm quite glad that you had Dumbledore refer to Snape as 'a friend', implying that Snape is still loyal to Dumbledore and the Order, not Voldemort like the majority of the HP fandom seems to believe. Anyway, I really enjoyed your story. It was amazing. Thank you for posting this! |
| Saturday 23rd September 2006 00:24 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
Thank you for reading and for your very kind review - I'm so glad you liked it.
Oh, and I'm quite glad that you had Dumbledore refer to Snape as 'a friend'
Very pleased you picked up on that, as it was such a passing reference, but I really believe that Dumbledore would give him the benefit of any doubt and show him mercy - in death as well as in life.
I just love the scope for exploring all sorts of themes in the HP world, so I'm glad you appreciated this particular view. |
MagnoliaMama
Friday 22nd September 2006 16:37 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| Hee! My opening line got censored. It's supposed to say, "D--n you". |
| Saturday 23rd September 2006 00:17 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Well, d--n you, too! |
MagnoliaMama
Friday 22nd September 2006 16:36 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
you. How can I NOT love this, when you've so perfectly encapsulated the essence of Dumbledore? How kindly he feels towards this dear friend, his body. How can I not love a writer who can use words like "threnody" and "sesquicentenary"? I am moved beyond sense.
(Would you consider sharing this with Checkmated?) |
| Saturday 23rd September 2006 00:16 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
OHHH! I've had about a dozen competing reactions to your awesome review and I don't know which one will come out first! Eeeek - you're headhunting me! What a compliment that is, I am so honoured (I would love to - will email you about that). And then I have to tell you that your story, The Terrible Burden of Grace, was one of the first that showed me that HP fanfiction could be so much more - that is an amazing story, I get tears just remembering it. And then you picked out my very favourite words - I had already written this story when I came across "threnody" in a Morris West novel and just knew that I had to use it - it was perfect.
So, thank you, for moving me in so many different directions all I can do is |
amamama
Friday 22nd September 2006 08:59 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
>sniff< Beautiful, though it is quite hasardous to sit here by the computer, weeping. Before I know it a child attaches itself and worriedly asks "Mummy? Why are you crying?" Well, how do you explain that you cry because something is so beautifully written about the reentering into the spirit realm, the remembering, the seeing and understanding? I guess you say just that.
Thanks!
Berte
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| Saturday 23rd September 2006 00:06 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Oh! Thank you. And sometimes children are much better at understanding these things and giving comfort than us grown-ups, aren't they? Thank you for your very touching words, I really appreciate it. |
Jai-kun
Friday 22nd September 2006 06:46 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| You are amazing. |
| Saturday 23rd September 2006 00:00 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| And you are very kind. Thank you. |
Mira Miracle
Friday 22nd September 2006 02:00 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| This is so beautiful and heart-taking I'm at a loss of what to say. It's just great how you write Dumbledore's thoughts and the atmosphere at the school after his dead. Thank you for this wonderful story - somehow it makes it easier to accept that he's dead when we know that his spirit is still somewhere watching Harry. |
| Friday 22nd September 2006 23:57 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thank you very much! One part I loved was imagining all the different people's reactions and how their grief would look to an observer. My own grandfather passed away this year, so I was thinking of him, too, as I worked on those scenes. |
honourary_weasley
Friday 22nd September 2006 01:09 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
That was wonderful - truly wonderful.
Thank you, because now Dumbledore being dead isn't quite so bad. |
| Friday 22nd September 2006 23:48 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Oh! Gosh, that's a lovely thing to say. Thank you. |
Grandma Kate
Thursday 21st September 2006 22:45 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| Beautiful. |
| Friday 22nd September 2006 23:46 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thanks. |
Starbuck_23
Thursday 21st September 2006 19:51 | In the Twinkling of an Eye |
| Sniff*... oh my god, this was heart-breaking. So well done, it was beautiful. |
| Friday 22nd September 2006 23:45 | In the Twinkling of an Eye (Author Response) |
| Thank you so much. I'm glad it touched you. |
