Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 06/18/12 19:11
Chapter: Chapter 7 - Wedding Crashers
Great ending! You've wrapped it up nicely. Just the right amount of indecision and angst but heartfelt love in the end. I'm just going to bullet what I liked...
-The book is fantastic. I loved it. Just the visual of Dean tossing it out the window and all these people standing around looking at it, as if being taped - hahahaha!
-I loved the lipstick. Another great Carole invention.
-I also loved the visual of the four of them bursting in the back of the wedding. It's like some movie. And then Seamus and Dean slowly changing back - totally could see it as it happened.
-Was pleasantly surprised at how Seamus handled Romilda, and how she took it. But he's not a mean, bitter bloke, so it was perfect. Loved the line about her heading to the Hog's Head, lol.
-The whole idea of the shamrock at the end was lovely. Honestly made me a bit sentimental, and definitely left me with a smile. Really nice.
I think what you've really done here is not only create wonderful characters out of Dean, Seamus, and Parvati in general, but also create a very real, very special, very accepting way of life for them and their -let's face it - unusual relationship. It's no big deal here, it's really quite beautiful. So kudos on that, and on another wonderful story!
~Gina :)
Author's Response: Thank youuuuuuuu. I liked my book as well. It was only when I thought if it, that i got the hook into the story and Mildew's intense need for control - Mwahahahahahahahahahah. Glad you liked Seamus' reaction to Romilda. Thing is, he realised he couldn;t marry her before he found out the truth, so I guess that made it easier.
Ugh, my responses are always rubbish - just thanks for sticking with this. I hope you got the reference to Jemzi that I stuck in there - hee hee hee. ~Carole~
Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 06/09/12 0:14
Chapter: Chapter 6 -Father of the Bride
Nice twists and turns! What did Romilda put in the tea? I hope Dean is all right. And I do hope you give them all a happy ending soon, they deserve it.
Fun chapter! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: Thank youuuuuu. Final chapter is going up this weekend, I think. Just tweaking a little. :) ~Carole~
Reviewer: WeasleyMom
Date: 06/05/12 1:12
Chapter: Chapter 6 -Father of the Bride
My, my, aren't we plotty? ;) I love it. I suck at plotting ,which is why I'm so able to appreciate it in others. I love that Blaise was flashing back to a nightmare punishment--that was a nice addition to his character and his past. I will say the numbers distracted me, but perhaps I just don't remember how old Romilda is? I thought she was the same year as Harry and friends, but it seems Blaise is only 17 in this piece? Ah well, a momentary distraction.
Nice use of the polyjuice potion. I suspected he was going to use it to get by the old man, but a switcheroo... very nice, and a dangerous cup of tea in play as well? You are the master plotter, my friend.
Loving this!
Author's Response: Ummm, why do you think Blaise is 17? *puzzles* AHHHH, the incident in the Kappa cabinet happens in another story, perhaps I should make that clear. Romilda, btw, is two years younger than Harry. So, she's 24/25 and they're 26/27.
Thank you for liking the plottiness. I struggle with it, to be perfectly frank, so the fact that you've noticed really makes my day.
Thank you very much for reviewing. ~Carole~
Reviewer: Seedy
Date: 06/04/12 7:20
Chapter: Chapter 3 - The Hangover
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Author's Response:
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Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 05/27/12 2:03
Chapter: Chapter 5 -The Princess Bride
Ah, just more hints? You're such a tease!! So something with a will, huh? You've made Blaise a really good guy here, going through such trouble to find Seamus. The drunk scenes were highly amusing. And Romilda - gah, she's just awful. I can't believe she caught on to Lavender and Blaise. At least Dean and Parvati might find him. I can't wait to see the big showdown - and find out just why Romilda wants him so badly. Fun chapter! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: Mwahahahahahhahahahahah - you shall see, my pretty, you shall see. (desperately hoping it doesn;t turn out to be a huge anti-climax - ooops) Oh, as for Romilda catching on, she knew Lavender wasn't there for an interview as she was writing the article on her own wedding, and she also knew Blaise had been to France. So she's rather twitchy. Blaise is a good guy! Well, really it's because he loves Lavender so he does things for her, plus there is a link to the Mystery story (The Foolhardy Boys and Parvati, too) so he does have a certain obligation to my trio. :) Thank youuuuuu ~Carole~
Reviewer: Luna432
Date: 05/27/12 1:32
Chapter: Chapter 5 -The Princess Bride
Yay! I can't wait until you submit the last 2 chapters! :)
Author's Response: Yayayyayayaya - bar some minor tweaks not becoming major reconstruction, they should be up soon. ~Carole~
Reviewer: WeasleyMom
Date: 05/26/12 19:22
Chapter: Chapter 5 -The Princess Bride
Oh, I can't wait! You are the master plotter, aren't you? Poor Lav and Blaise in the wardrobe... how will they ever amuse themselves? Hehe.
Really enjoying this, Carole... you've grown these characters up just right, and they are so much fun to read. I don't suppose I have any right to demand a quick update, do I? No? ;) Then I guess I'll just wait patiently.
Well done, you.
Author's Response: End of February springs to mind ..... - LOLOLOLOL. Lori, I know the burdens of updating from all my unfinished fics. This one is finished, and I shall post ch 6 next week. OOOH wardrobe smut ... why didn't i think of that? - hahahahahah.
Thank youuuuu ~Carole~
Reviewer: castrolovee
Date: 05/24/12 5:41
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
Ahh! I swear equinox you get me hooked on all your stories! You have even inspired me to start writing my own fanfic :) anywho I really enjoyed this story so far and cant wait to hear the real reasoning behind romilda marrying seamus! Eek! Update soon :)
Author's Response: Thank you for the review and the kind words. OOOH, what fanfic are you writing? There are two more chapters (I've just posted ch 5, so 7 in total) so you should find out soon why she's marrying him. Thanks again :) ~Carole~
Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 05/24/12 1:06
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
Ahhh, cliffhanger! Hurry up, I want to know the reason! I have my theory, I think you laid a few good, subtle clues...or nice distractions. I hope Seamus has a good stag night, but I also hope he doesn't go through with the wedding. Dean's comment about it breaking him and Parvati was just too sad. :(
Good one! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: There were one or two clues ... I was hoping someone would pick up on them .... heh heh - intrepid Gina-the-Niffler! thank you for the review ~Carole~
Reviewer: Ribe featherquill
Date: 05/23/12 14:00
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
Uhh. Now I can't help but say that that's a cliffhanger. Why will I have to wait until nextg update to know the truth, or even longer maybe...
I haven't read your other stories, but I can't fully make Seamus as the same as in the books or the other persons for that matter...
Author's Response: Umm, not totally sure what you mean about Seamus. I have kept his close friendship with Dean to the fore, but in other stories I added the Parvati dynamic - plus the fact that he dated Lavender. There's not a great deal we know about him except that he was a Gryffindor and had a stubborn streak. I hope that's evident in the story.
Yeah, cliffhanger - I do like them - hee hee. Update should be here at the weekend as this is all written. Thank you ~Carole~
Reviewer: Luna432
Date: 05/23/12 1:34
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
No! Keep writing it!! It is definitely NOT sinking!! I really am enjoying it as I do all your stories! Please, Please keep writing this story! You are really talented. I especially loved High :)
Author's Response: OH!!! thank you. Ha, I wasn;t going to not write it as it's actually all finished. I was just feeling a little ... um ... 'precious' about the story - ha. Thank you again. I shall stop being so needy. :) ~Carole~
Reviewer: WeasleyMom
Date: 05/22/12 19:58
Chapter: Chapter 1 -The Wedding Planner
Carole, you are the master plotter and rather evil with this cliffhanger! Methinks I should have waited until it was complete to read! Love your Seamus and all the characters from Lavender, Blue... especially your Blaise. *sigh*
Can't wait to see what Romilda is up to... hurry and update, please!
Author's Response: T'is all finished. I'm tweaking the end, but everything else is done, so I hope a new chapter will be up at the weekend. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing, Lori. It means a great deal.
I want my own Blaise :( ~Carole~
Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 05/22/12 1:45
Chapter: Chapter 3 - The Hangover
Ooh, wow, lots going on here. So we've got the backstory now on why Seamus left, which is really sort of sad and yet understandable. I'm sure it was hard for all three of them.
I'm glad Parvati went to see him, and you wrote the tension between her and Romilda really well. Poor Seamus, caught in the middle!
But I love what your setting up in the Lavender and Blaise scene. He's right, what does Romilda see in Seamus, when he doesn't seem her type? Something to do with France? I don't know. But their first hook up was intense, lol. Well done. I'll catch up with the latest soon! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: Yeah, Blaise isn't blind and he's a cool customer so he's going to ask what someone would see in Seamus (plus he's still a little jealous of him for dating Lavender - ha!) It is something to do with France ... you shall seeeeeeeee. Thank youuuuu ~Carole~
Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 05/22/12 1:41
Chapter: Chapter 2 -The Best Man
Again, I like how you've put the flashback at the end, giving us more yet not everything yet. Nice structure. I also enjoyed seeing Lavender and Blaise, it's neat how you've made them your own.
But more than anything, you've made Romilda jump off the page and she is a b****!! Wow, she is just awful to Seamus. It's subtle, and I'm glad he didn't roll over and take it all, but good Godric, what does he see in her?? Poor Seamus, he doesn't deserve that, not after the hints you've left us. Nice dynamics going on here between your characters, well done! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: Seamus is caught up with Romilda. I think he's in a bit of a daze and wanting escape. Plus she's hot and 'good in the sack' - ha ha. Yeah, she is a bit of a b***h here, and I did feel a little guilty about doing it because there's a part of me that wanted to redeem her (much as Jess has done), but no one else fitted into the story quite as well as Mildew - sadly :(
Thanks for the reviewwwww. ~Carole~
Reviewer: Lost_Robin
Date: 05/21/12 22:35
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
I like the story. I'm rather curious why Romilda is marrying Seamus.
Author's Response: Mwahahahahahahahah - Yes, I had hoped people would wonder why she's so intent on marrying him :) - Thank you for reviewing. ~Carole~
Reviewer: silverlining95
Date: 05/21/12 21:18
Chapter: Chapter 4 -Stag Night
Oooh I'm intrigued! Can't wait to find out what Romilda, or Mildew, has gone and done now!
I love the continuation of Lavender and Blaise as a couple, 'Lavender Blue' is one of my all-time favourites so it's great to see them popping up amongst your other work :)
The dynamic you've established between Seamus-Parvati-Dean and to a lesser extent Lavender is remarkable, they seem like a real group of friends, with their inter-woven loyalties and misunderstandings.
I can't wait for more! Seamus can't marry that awful girl :(
Fenella x
Author's Response: Thank you very much for the lovely review and especially the kind words about Lavender - I ♥ that girl so much! Pleased you picked up on the dunamics between the three and also Lavender. I need a core for it to work and am puzzling it out in my head and on the page. Thanks again - Carole~
Reviewer: Gmariam
Date: 05/10/12 2:46
Chapter: Chapter 1 -The Wedding Planner
Nice start! Having read your other Seamus/Dean/Parvati stories, this looks really interesting, seeing him with Romilda. Obviously there is a lot of backstory with Dean and Parvati and the baby and I look forward to seeing what exactly happened that drove them apart. It was neat getting glimpses, and the jump back to a happy time with Parvati at the end was very teasing, especially between the necklace and the title of the story. Good luck as you continue! ~Gina :)
Author's Response: I hope the time jumps weren't too clunky. I was trying out something a bit different, and nearly put the past bits in present tense, but it didn't seem to flow as well. Thank you so much for the review, Gina, means a lot to me. ~Carole~
Reviewer: Ruchira_M
Date: 05/09/12 11:10
Chapter: Chapter 1 -The Wedding Planner
Hi, great opening, I don't know how you juggle so many stories together. and I love the shrieking reminder, it reminded me of Hermione's Homework planner.
(btw, my bestfriend is called Anusha. i wonder what she would say to her sharing her name with Dean and Parvati's daughter!:P) I haven't read the other stories you mentioned, so I am properly confused about why Romilda dislikes Dean and what partnership Dean and Seamus had and who Seamus' ex was, but I hope to find out as the story progresses,
Author's Response: Ohhh, I changed the name of the baby at the last minute (the original name had the wrong origin D'OH!) so I'm giggling a little at how I hit on a name you knew well - ha. The reason Romilda dislikes Dean should be clearer in chapter 2 and the identity of Seamus' ex is also revealed. The business they had isn't wildly important to this story, but basically 'The Foolhardy Boys and Parvati, too' was written for a mystery competition, so I had them setting up a detective agency.
Thank you ~Carole~
Reviewer: Karaley Dargen
Date: 05/08/12 17:07
Chapter: Chapter 1 -The Wedding Planner
AEEEEK What is going OOOON? I love the idea you had with the organiser. It's a very Potterverse thing with the shrieking, and it fits Romilda somehow (not because of the shrieking but because she wants to plan Seamus' life). I'm still a bit confused about the various relationships at work here and when everything happened, so can't wait for more chapters!
Author's Response: I hope the various relationships become clearer. I was trying out a slightly different style by not presenting it all chronologically, but didn't want it to appear as flashbacks, exactly.
Glad you like the organiser. I had Hermione's homework planner in mind as I wrote it - ha ha.
Thank you for reading and reviewing. This is a bit of an indulgence of mine, so I'm not really expecting much love from readers ~~Carole~
