Reviewer: WeasleyMom
Date: 11/02/12 23:50
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Through the Mist
Be. Still. My. Heart.
Am still loving this. Favorite parts include Ron realizing thinking Hermione was born to be Prefect--that whole paragraph and the lines after are just spot on and brilliant. I also love Hermione's POV, especially when she learns of the poisoning.
Ron/Hermione is my favorite, but to be honest, it's not that easy to find stuff that has such good characterization. Which is why your take on these missing moments is such a gem, and why I keep coming back for more.
Great stuff--keep it coming!
Lori
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing again :) Ron thinking about Hermione in his little Ron way is always a joy so I'm glad you liked that. Yeah, it is pretty hard to find good R/Hr fics, something always feels off. That's actually why I started writing this - that evil voice in the back of my head saying "well, go on then, if you think you can do any better." Anyway, thanks again for all the kind words!
Reviewer: hestiajones
Date: 11/02/12 22:43
Chapter: Building Blocks, Foundations and a Troll
Oh my Prongs! This is one of the best thing that I have read in a long, long time. I am a huge Hermione/Ron shipper - have always been - and I don't know if I'd ever wanted somebody to write something like this, but now I know what has been missing in my life! Your characterisation and dialogue are both completely on point, and I cannot wait to read the remaining chapters.
My only issue is that there are a lot of technical errors strewn about the place, such as missing punctuations as well as incorrect use of dialogue punctuations, capitalisation errors, etc. If you like, I'd be more than willing to read through your chapters and help you clean them up :) I have given up beta-reading officially, but this is just too good. Keep writing!
~Natalie
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing again! Oh wow - thank you! That's really kind of you to say :) Haha - "the fics good, but you're ruining it!" Yeah, I know I can be a bit comma-shy and stuff. I am working on it. Um... yeah, that'd be great actually, thank you! If you don't mind obviously. Although I have no idea how to go about doing that on this site... But anyway, thanks for reviewing again :)
Reviewer: nevilleherosnape
Date: 11/02/12 18:16
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Through the Mist
Tee hee! The breakup with lavender has always been one of my fav moments!!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing! The break-up is (sort of) dealt with in the next chapter so stay tuned :)
Reviewer: kheldar
Date: 11/02/12 17:18
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Through the Mist
This is all really excellent, as usual, and is a superb missing moments look at one of my favorite parts of the whole series, so well done! Honestly, if I had to choose a favorite part of this chapter (which is not easy!) I would say the banter between Harry and Ron at the beginning - it's hilarious and wonderful!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing :) So you're saying this chapter got progressively worse? Haha, anyway, thank you! It's nice to know people are enjoying Harry, even though he only says about three things in this story :)
Reviewer: Dad
Date: 11/02/12 16:38
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Through the Mist
I know the story line, but the retelling of it is wonderful/
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing! I'm glad you're still enjoying this!
Reviewer: kheldar
Date: 10/24/12 16:27
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Opaque
Wonderful, as always! I love how, through Mrs. Granger, you show that Hermione, who is normally always right, is really just as clueless as Ron is when it comes to their 'relationship' and how to handle it. Oh, if only Harry had locked them in a cupboard and refused to release them until they figured it out!
I really want a Zonko's stress doll, it sounds perfect.
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing again :) Yeah, this and Quidditch are the only times Hermione is out of her depth and because she is so insecure and uncertain, she can't see what everyone can. Harry and his lack of cupboard locking in... It would have solved everything! Haha, they're available from all good magical joke shops!
Reviewer: WeasleyMom
Date: 10/24/12 10:10
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Opaque
Oh, I really like this chapter. I think you've again captured Ron and Hermione's voices extremely well, and Lavender too for that matter. I think Hermione really is the kind of girl who would confide in her mum if pushed to do so. It's not like she is besties with any of the other girls at school.
When Ginny showed up to give consolation to Hermione, I did pause at first. I'm not really a fan of fics where these two are bff's because honestly, Ginny is not that nice to Hermione in canon, especially during this time. We know Hermione was advising Ginny about Harry, and that they were good friends. But Ginny sometimes lacks empathy, so I was surprised you were going to use her in that role. But you made it work. I think it was just right that she just put a hand on Hermione's back and encouraged her to not give Ron the satisfaction of seeing how upset she was. Ginny, of course, would know a lot about this. All that to say, I think you did a really good job of letting Ginny be a friend and help, without taking her OOC.
Well done! I'm looking forward to the next installment of this!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing again :) I was a bit worried about Lavender here so I'm glad you think I've done all right there. Yeah, I can't see Hermione and Ginny being amazingly close, not at this point in the story at least. Here though, she's annoyed with Ron, Hermione is annoyed with Ron and I think they would bond a bit over that. Anyway, thanks for reviewing :)
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing again :) I was a bit worried about Lavender here so I'm glad you think I've done all right there. Yeah, I can't see Hermione and Ginny being amazingly close, not at this point in the story at least. Here though, she's annoyed with Ron, Hermione is annoyed with Ron and I think they would bond a bit over that. Anyway, thanks for reviewing :)
Reviewer: Dad
Date: 10/24/12 8:15
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Opaque
It's a good job we know what happens in the end. Otherwise, I would be heart broken.
Author's Response: Haha, yeah, it does spoil it somewhat. Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing again :)
Reviewer: nevilleherosnape
Date: 10/24/12 7:38
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Opaque
:-)
Author's Response: Thanks for reading :)
Reviewer: Ruchira_M
Date: 10/24/12 6:15
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Opaque
"Honestly," she continued. "He didn't know why you asked him out and he hatched a plan to find out. Of course, he's a boy so it didn't go quite to plan. In fact, he's not just a boy, it's Ron and from all I've heard, it was always doomed to fail spectacularly," ... Why haven't we seen more of Mrs.Granger? She rocks! And I love how Crookshanks bolted from the room. Also, "infernal ball of feathers"... :D
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing! I'm really glad you like her - Mrs Granger will be back in a couple of chapters. Crookshanks and Pig are so underrated. I'd stick them in every chapter if I could. Thanks for reviewing again :)
Reviewer: kheldar
Date: 10/18/12 17:11
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Translucent
This is marvelous! Each section is wonderful, and as usual I think you're writing of Ron is spot-on - not many fanfic writers manage that. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thank you again for reviewing! There isn't a whole lot of Ron in the next chapter, I'm afraid but hopefully you'll still enjoy it :)
Reviewer: lucygirljb
Date: 10/18/12 6:13
Chapter: Building Blocks, Foundations and a Troll
Love your fic! Love it. I'm a die hard Ron/Hermione shipper and this is just... perfect. Your moments fit wonderfully into canon and you've nailed the characters. I've read a lot of Ron/Hermione fanfic - this is one of the best!
I must add... I loved getting to see Tonks and Lupin together as well! Keep writing! Very much looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I'm really happy that you're enjoying it so far! I couldn't resist NOT putting in a bit of Lupin and Tonks if I'm honest. The next chapter shouldn't be too far away :)
Reviewer: Rosty
Date: 10/18/12 1:22
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Translucent
Ahh such a good chapter, but so upsetting - i hate when they are upset with each other :( it would be really interesting if u did the scene where they are sitting together at dumbledore's funeral too. are you going to have another chapter for sixth year, or is this it? anyway, im loving the story please update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reviewing :) Tell me about it! I just want them to be nice to each other! There are a few more chapters from HBP to come. There won't be a scene with them just after the funeral, I'm afraid, but there is going to be one that happens during the train ride home - I hope that's okay :)
Reviewer: Dad
Date: 10/16/12 16:59
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Translucent
Boys are thick. I know because I was once a boy.
Author's Response: This is possibly my favourite review of all time. Thank you :)
Reviewer: Ruchira_M
Date: 10/16/12 16:00
Chapter: Shades of Lavender: Translucent
McGonagall being amused was the best part.
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing :) I like to think most of the faculty were rooting for these two in the end.
Reviewer: PeppermintToads
Date: 10/14/12 1:06
Chapter: The Truth, Brains and Other Things that Hit Ron
Awwww! :) I really liked this chapter and I am very excited for the next one!!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing :) The next one should be up soonish!
Reviewer: Rosty
Date: 10/12/12 20:39
Chapter: The Truth, Brains and Other Things that Hit Ron
this is just so good!!! please update soon :)
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and reviewing :) The next chapter should be around soon!
Reviewer: golden_trio
Date: 10/12/12 1:48
Chapter: The Truth, Brains and Other Things that Hit Ron
Wow. This story has had me engorsed all day. it's written so elloquently and it reminds of why Ron and Hermione are one of my ultimate favorite couples.
I'm looking forward to your next installment!
:)
- Katie
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing :) I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! Ron and Hermione are the best thing ever really. The next chapter shouldn't be too far away.
Reviewer: ronhermione15
Date: 10/12/12 0:11
Chapter: The Truth, Brains and Other Things that Hit Ron
great job! can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and reviewing :) The next chapter should be along shortly!
Reviewer: goldensnidget92
Date: 10/11/12 22:47
Chapter: The Truth, Brains and Other Things that Hit Ron
Wow.
Your writing has improved so much throughout this story! That's not to say that it wasn't good at the beginning (it really was), but here ... This was Hermione and Ron. This was just ... the most perfect characterisation of them. Not for a millisecond were they OOC; I could absolutely see this as coming straight from canon. Seriously, you have a phenomenal grasp of these two, and I cannot wait for the next installment.
Also, CONGRATULATIONS on winning the QSQ (I may have nominated you...). I really loved The Latecomer, and I'm so pleased it won :)
Author's Response: Oh wow, thank you :) Although I feel I should point out that this was written out of sequence. Whatever, I'm still taking the warm fuzzy feeling. It was you?!? Thank you so, so much! I had no idea it was even nominated so I've just been thanking the internet at random. I saw that The Real Magic got a nomination as well so well done for that! I really did love that fic.
