This is a great story! I've always wondered how the students took to the news that The Quibbler was banned and now you've shown us what they did. I love the fact that you've based this around Ravenclaw - yet not focused on Luna - it's very original. Your description of the common room is wonderful; I had a real feeling that I was actually there.

I have one, very minor, nit-pick (or Britpick, really. Defense (Defence)- although I understand the American versions of Harry Potter spell it that way so... But that's an incredibly petty nit-pick of mine.

One other thing regarding your summary. There were, in fact, three Ravenclaw girls in Dumbledore's Army (Luna, Cho and Marietta) and at least three Ravenclaw boys. But I'm glad the other 'Claws are going to find something equally subversive to do.

I can't wait to read the rest.

Carole xxx

Author's Response: Yeah, but I meant the girls in Harry's year (all there is is Padma). There were three other Ravenclaw girls in that year, and I'd like to imagine they were going something at least somewhat productive (Lisa, Morag, and Mandy are all real people in Harry's year). Besides, I would hardly consider Marietta and Cho worthy soldiers for the cause, wouldn't you? I loved the chance to write a story about my beloved Ravenclaws, although I think I died a little bit inside when I had to describe Luna in the way her housemates most likely saw her. I'm glad you like the story, and I'm very excited to see your Term Challange up on the archieves.

I like this story. You've captured a 'missing moment' beautifully.

he still moves like a spider that’s permanently wary of being attacked by a cat. I particularly like this line. It really seems to aid Snape's characterisation and it provides an excellent image of his awkwardness.

Nice one-shot.

Carole xxx

OOH, that was creepy. You write 'atmosphere' very well, Spire. Now, I thought it was going to be Charity Burbage, as the teacher, and I was half expecting Draco to turn up as the pupil - ha ha - your version was much better. I would like to know what the creature was that killed him. No head *shivers* very spooky.

Minor nit-pick dark, longish hair . I think 'longish' sounds a bit sloppy and you should have just kept it as long - or mid-length. Sorry, that's just me :p

Intriguing story, though. Carole xxx

Author's Response: Carole - thanks for the compliment :) I found a new writing strength xD Yeah, Charity's the student in this one, though imagine if Draco was instead. Lol. The creature was a black dog, and I based that theory off a story I read during the research for this prompt. I will change that word in a minute, too. Thanks! xx

This is brilliant. I love how you've made it a three generations prank. I was grinning from start to finish. The resignation from the house-elves is a great touch and the fact that the professors wouldn't let Neville in on the antidote is very funny. I think what I like best is that Albus and Rose simply can't take being pranksters - the guilt is eating them alive.

Very clever story.
Carole

Author's Response: Wow, thank you for the great review! I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you enjoyed this story and picked up on some of the fun little things I tried to include, like Neville being left out of the antidote. Thanks again!! ~Gina :)

I like the way you've set this out. You've very clearly captured the torment and distraction going on in his (Dumbledore?) mind.

Well written and evocative.

Author's Response: I was SURE I'd replied to this... *is going mental* Any way, yes, I meant it to be Dumbledore, and I'm glad you liked it so much.

I hope you laughed when you wrote this as much as I did reading it. Mrs Bloxham reminds me of the awful attempts Enid Blyton made at sanitizing the Greek myths. My favourite line has to be:

Sir Luckless hadn’t brought a little teacup and saucer because he was a boy.

I hope you're planning on writing the rest. I can't wait to see The Warlock's Hairy Heart.

Nice snapshot of the Potters as well.

Carole

Author's Response: I hope you laughed as much reading this as I did when I wrote this! It was fun, and I do enjoy a little clueless!Harry now and then. Thanks for reviewing!

YAY! BB, this good. Malfoy getting his come-uppance (well at least for a short while). I'm so pleased that Kingsley has found some way to get to him. The story is intriguing and the tension you've built up is excellent. Vault 666, eh? Surely not the Devil's own number?

Okay, I do like the story but I have a weeny nit pick. Where Lucius says 'Slander' - that should be 'Libel'. Slander is word of mouth and libel is written down lies. As they've written down their statements I think you need to change it. (I could be wrong though as it's not exactly made it to the prophet.) I'm interested to see where you're going with this and hope you get the next chapter up soon.
Nice job. Carole xxx

Author's Response: Short-while, and then what happens? I love bad things happening to characters I don't like too much... hehe.

As I said in an Author's Response to the above review, I needed a vault number for the Malfoys, and what better number than the Devil's?

I had no idea there was a difference between slander and libel... But I like the sound of slander better, so I'll keep it for the time being. :D

Thanks for the lovely review!

Aww, Terri, even though I read the first version, this still made me sad. I think the tears started welling at this line. His life meant nothing compared to theirs..

The flashbacks are well done - although, I still think Remus was in on the Animagus plan, but we have and will continue debating that (LOL).

He heard the door burst open and he knew his luck had run out. He also knew in that instant they had trusted the wrong man. FOOLISH James and Sirius trusting that rat. Remus was by FAR the better man.

Great idea for a oneshot, but poor James is going to be devastated to see Lily again so soon. *sobs* Carolexxx

Author's Response: Carole,
I'm glad you approve of the addition about being betrayed. I thank you not only for the review but your honest opinions and your ever present help when I get stuck on something British. And, yes, James is going to be a bit upset when Lily joins him. But, at least Harry won't be there.
Terri

Awww, poor Ron. He does seem to be bearing the brunt of everyone's emotions - Hermione, Rose and even Ginny. I loved it when Kingsley just said yes straight away. Those boys should learn that when their wives say what's going to happen - they need to just say 'Yes, ma'am!'

Joking aside, this is a good solid first chapter - where you've set the scene and the characters up very well. Ron, in particular, is wonderfully written but then you do know him rather well. Your Trio - plus Ginny - are very IC yet still your own creations.

Well Done, Pooja. I can't wait to read the rest especially as I know how much this story means to you.

Carole

Author's Response: Carole! *huggles* Thank you so much! I do agree about Ron. Hehe. He's taking all the hormones. When I was younger, I used to think that the stuff about women being hormonal during pregnancy was a joke :D. Hehe. It was bio which taught me some of their reactions. Thanks for the review! I don't know about the update... I'm going through an enormous writer's block! :(

OH, WOW! What a fic! I LOVE this. I have to say I have a recent interest in Lily/Remus which goes wildly against my canon leanings, and you've just fanned the flames for the pairing. This is wonderfully written, very IC and also has a few decent Marauder cliches (Peter!bedwetting, Sirius!Witchmagnet) to make me giggle.

I adore Remus utter panic when she comes in and the thoughts running through his head A hermit. I shall have to be the first Werewolf Hermit, That line made me laugh out loud - literally.

The sex scene was really well written, amusing yet touching (Poor Remus) but, yes, thankfully Lily is an understanding witch.

Your attention to detail with the curtains and the fact that they self mend (or is it the house-elves?) was lovely and I did giggle at the contraceptive charms on the castle - that's how Sirius got away with it!

I do have a couple of Brit-picks (sorry). One is the use of the word 'gotten'. We just don't use it in Britain - it reminds me of cotton fields, Huckleberry Finn and pumpkin pie - my cliched view of wholesome America. The other, and I'm loathe to say it because it ruins the joke, is Mononucleosis - we refer to it as Glandular fever- but then that's not nearly as funny. *shoos away her evil Brit-pick demon*

I really loved this though, just the thing I needed to read first thing in the morning when it's wet outside and I have another Marauder chapter to write. Adding to Favourites! Carole xxx

Author's Response: Thank you for your review! Although the first thing I have to do is smack my head against a wall, as I was very specifically trying to avoid Peter wetting his pants - Remus is talking about his getting up from bed at night to use the facilities, but I obviously didn't make that clear. Sirius might seem a little bit less like a girl magnet in a chapter or two, but honestly, I think he would have been. Men who don't seem to care so often are. I think James would have been,too, but I think he was better at keeping a lid on it because of his affection for Lily. If he's really fond of Lily. And yes, that's just us - pumpkin pie and cotton fields and Huck Finn, although I have to say that at least two of the three aren't necessarily seen as all that wholesome over here. It might be the chapter in Huck Finn where the two families in town kill each other off..= ) Thanks again for the review!