Zula Bean
Saturday 12th January 2008 12:37 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| Beautiful...you took me somewhere my imagination had never considered! Thanks you! |
| Monday 14th January 2008 20:33 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| That's lovely, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the journey! |
DebbieO
Saturday 29th December 2007 20:30 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| Wonderful, wonderful work! I loved every line. Ariana is so beautiful. The magic doesn't work because it's real. I so agree with what you've written and think it is very in-line with JKR's intent for the series. Great job. |
| Monday 7th January 2008 19:18 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Oh, thank you so much. Originally, I was focused on Harry's predicament in this scene, but as it was Ariana whom Dumbledore met, her story slowly took me over and I felt tempted to put my own spin on that whole episode. Of course, I adore JKR's themes and intents, so I'm pleased this seems to fit. Thanks for reviewing, I appreciate it so much. |
Patches
Saturday 29th December 2007 01:38 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| This is really good. I like the feeling that Dumbledore is struggling to understand things that he had thought would happen. Ariana is the perfect one to greet him in the afterlife. Thanks so much for writing. I look forward to more. p |
| Monday 7th January 2008 19:14 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you! Through most of the series, Dumbledore seemed so self-assured, but I loved his imperfections coming to light in Deathly Hallows, and I especially loved seeing him one final time at Harry's "King's Cross" experience. |
chiantiqueen
Monday 24th December 2007 02:07 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| Wow, what a fantastic story! Dumbledore was one of my favourite characters throughout the series and I was so sad when he died. I always hoped that he would have the opportunuty to make his peace with the ghosts of his past and receive some closure. Such a well written piece, good job! |
| Monday 7th January 2008 19:11 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you very much for your review. I loved discovering Dumbledore's own history in Deathly Hallows - and I loved exploring it a bit further and twisting it sligthly to fit my own interpretation. Thanks again! |
majolie
Monday 26th November 2007 16:53 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| What a lovely continuation to the story of Dumbledore's death. You did a great job. |
| Monday 26th November 2007 20:39 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you! You can imagine that once I'd read Deathly Hallows I was so delighted to see a whole chapter devoted to that mysterious state of being between death and life. Thanks for reviewing - I really appreciate it. |
anniep
Thursday 8th November 2007 18:08 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
What a truly wonderful story! I think you're right about Ariana, Albus, and Gellert--Albus was following the Pied Piper down the path to his own damnation and Ariana's death was his salvation.
The scene with Harry & Dumbledore in King's Cross was so touching, when Albus is explaining his youthful folly and life's regret. Throughout the book I knew that the truth had to be somewhere in the middle between Doge's and Skeeter's stories. On second reading of the book I was amazed at Jo's skill in weaving bits of truth, distorted with misconceptions, into both viewpoints. And now I feel like your story is part of DH, it's such a perfect continuation of the book, the chapter that didn't get printed. Thanks for sharing it with us. |
| Thursday 8th November 2007 23:57 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| I'm very honoured by your comments, thank you for such a generous compliment. I, too, really loved that chapter of Harry and Dumbledore at King's Cross. And even though I felt drawn to the story of Ariana, Albus and Gellert, my very first idea when it came to write this story was to show how Harry's realising the 'incontrovertible truth' of his necessity to die was not, in ultimate terms, so incontrovertible. I really did want to believe that Dumbledore did not require him to die without having made provision for it in some way. There is just so much to ponder and wonder about in DH. Thanks again for your review. |
B. Nonymous
Friday 2nd November 2007 22:05 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| You can thank Nundu for plugging your work on SQ. This was AMAZING, the thought of sweet little Ariana taking one for her brother like that never crossed my mind, but it sure will from now on. It's now *canon* in my brain... |
| Saturday 3rd November 2007 21:32 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| I certainly do thank Nundu - that was very kind to recommend my story. Especially so, as it brought you here - thank you so much for your review. I'm stoked that it's made such an impression on your "canon" understanding - that's certainly how I like to believe it all happened. |
lantis222
Friday 2nd November 2007 14:35 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| That was beautiful. It gives us some closure for dear Albus. Thank you! |
| Saturday 3rd November 2007 21:22 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you, I've always been a fan of Dumbledore, so I'm glad you thought it appropriate. |
gypsy
Tuesday 30th October 2007 08:11 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
Another beautifully insightful piece from you, 'Bug. Very nice (and very different) companion piece to Twinkling. I liked your choices - that GG had intentionally killed Ariana and that she chose to die for Albus' sake. Very interesting and they work really well. I was pulled back a little from my "Dumbledore-must-be-strung-up-to-the-goalposts-by-his-gonads-for-what-he-did-to-Harry" attitude with your touching portrayal of his insecurities and grief. Something that requires a medal of some sort - I'm quite a stubborn little Slyth, you know. It was this side of me that chose my favourite line: "For the first time he can ever remember – in life or in death – he is struggling to keep up with the conversation."
How lost we often are, like life is a play we have not learnt our lines for. Wouldn't it relieve us all to Know as they are now able? But it is not for us. Ah, improvisation: life as it is. And I didn't plan on this being nearly as philosophical as it became. *sigh*
I think this is more my usual:
Great stuff!
T. |
| Thursday 1st November 2007 16:13 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
Goodness gracious, philosophical? You mean melodramatic! But a very d&m analogy all the same. And didn't you know it's my mission in life to cure you of your flawed view of Dumbledore?
I'm glad you like my idea of how Ariana died and thanks for your assistance - esp. in the 'blocking' of my characters, who would just give up their bodies and be talking heads if they coulld! You theatre types do come in handy now and again!!
Thanks for the review, T. Here's something for you ...
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fire_faerie
Monday 29th October 2007 09:13 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
| WOW! Brilliant! I love Albie and Ariana |
| Tuesday 30th October 2007 22:37 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you! It's wonderful to have a new character (Ariana) to play with - I think she has great potential for all sorts of stories. And I've always loved writing about Dumbledore. I'm so glad you liked it. |
the_critic
Sunday 28th October 2007 15:41 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
great job!
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| Tuesday 30th October 2007 22:04 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Wow a 5-Dumbledore rating! Thanks! I'm glad you like it. |
Grandma Kate
Sunday 28th October 2007 15:34 | The Incontrovertible Truth |
You have written another story as beautiful as the last one. What a wonderful afterlife you have given us.
This gave me chills-
'He was jealous; jealous of your family – especially me – and how much it took for you to care for us. He took Abe's offer to its logical conclusion. If you didn't have me to look after, you could go off with Gell and change the world. He wanted you to do that, and he thought this was the way.
'Had I survived that terrible fight, Albie,' she says gravely, 'you would have been convinced that you were not adequate to care for me.'
He understands the truth of what she is saying.
'You would have accepted Abe's offer and left me in his guardianship.' She places a hand on his arm. 'And you would have gone away with Gell, changed the world, and destroyed your soul.' |
| Tuesday 30th October 2007 22:01 | The Incontrovertible Truth (Author Response) |
| Thank you very much for your kind review. After that wonderful chapter at King's Cross that JKR gave us in Deathly Hallows, I couldn't resist finding out where Dumbledore had his similar experience - and it seemed to flow naturally from the story I'd already written for him. Apart from that, I was very keen to right the wrongs of that awful Rita Skeeter woman! |
