I think I will just put the number from now on, because typing out each chapter gets kind of tedious. So here are my thoughts on the next three.
4-Second year they came up with the name Marauders. And started the bigger pranks. I’m glad you have them staying true to what we know. True, we don’t have as much background information on them as we do others, but so far you are doing pretty good with filling in the blank spots. I am hoping the friction will show up soon between Severus Snape and the Marauders. Well I got my wish a little later in the chapter. Good start to the feuds.

5-Mrs. Black is acting like Petunia again. Mrs. Potter reminds me of Molly Weasley. I have to hand it to you for creativity. Setting a book on fire was a little extreme, but it got the job done. Now I have to say, Don’t do that again! Books are the gateways to other worlds, and should be respected. I have often told my children when one drops a book, that books have feelings too. I am pretty sure the books in the Hogwarts Library have even more feelings than regular books anyway. Did you write Sirius’ story in parallel to Harry’s on purpose or was it just a happy accident? I loved the answer to Remus’ question of how they found out. It has something to do with us not being stupid. Well maybe not but it only took Hermione a little less than one school year to figure it out. Maybe she is just smarter than they are. Of course she had an essay assigned by Snape to push her in the right direction.

6-Mr. Potter has a weird sense of the finer things in life. I mean the Opera is all right, and art is fine, but wine and poker? For a child? An adult, maybe, but a child does not need to know much about things like that. Except not to drink, and no gambling with money until you earn it yourself. I should let my kids read the part about Remus reading a book and talking to his friends at the same time. They don’t believe me when I say I am reading while I am talking to them or cooking them a meal, or pretty much anything except driving. I don’t want to kill anybody after all. Sirius and Lola, or Tara, what a quandary. Everything I can remember about Sirius, in the books and in the fanfics say he was something of a ladies man all through school. Maybe it is because the one girl he liked slapped him silly on the Astronomy Tower one night. At least Remus knows the books can and will react in different ways if opened by the wrong people. As far as the Authors note about the ages of some characters, don’t worry about it. I actually passed over that part without even noticing ‘when’ it was. You are doing really good and I can’t wait to read more. It will have to wait until tomorrow though. I have my own chapters to type up. See you in the reviews tomorrow.


Author's Response: Woah, more long reviews, and great ones too! okay, starting from #4: Glad you are pleased with the Snape friction, I couldn\'t possibly have missed that out ... #5: I apologise for the fire, and agree wholeheartedly that books should be respected. I love books, me. Sirius was just making a point. As for Sirius / Harry being parrallell, it really was a happy accident, I honestly didn\'t realise what I was doing until one clever reviewer pointed it out. I like that line, too, it\'s very much the sort of thing I say on a daily basis. #6: Yes, Mr Potter is a bit strange ... but really, would James\'s parents be anything other than eccentric? And I\'m sure the poker lesson and wine tasting came with very long lectures ... but the boys are what, 15 at this point? Anyway, you\'re right about the Sirius / Lola / Tara triangle, too. Very intuitive. And it gets even more complicted, too. See you again tomorrow! I\'ve really enjoyed all of your reviews!

16-Not quite the way the books describe that night, but entertaining nonetheless. The mirror? I didn’t even think about that. Claiming to be that vain was so absolutely Sirius that I had to stop reading to laugh for a minute or two or ten. Who’s counting? Transforming into a dog was a little late, but it worked. I can see why he would start laughing at the end. Never in the years they had known each other, had there ever been any clue that Peter could ‘mastermind’ such a clever set up. Framing Sirius and getting away. I know that Voldemort masterminded the rest, but this part was all Peter. It makes you wish that Harry had let them kill him in PoA.
17- Yes that was a short chapter, but I think it hit all of the right spots. Very hard to write about twelve years of a life, when those twelve years are in a prison with Dementors and no interaction with other prisoners. I am glad that you wrote why he was in Little Whinging, and that he left as soon as the Knight Bus picked him up. Seeing his picture in the muggle newspaper must have really shocked him. But at least it let him know that he needed to be in dog form for the duration of his journey. Can’t be expecting people to help if he is a escaped prisoner to wizard and muggle alike.
18-Treating the Fat Lady that way was uncalled for, but if she treated him like that in the books, then I really can’t blame him for going off the deep end. He is only trying to help unmask a traitor, and keep Harry safe. At least I know what to get him as a Christmas present. Are you serious? Knowing Harry was okay, and seeing the broom get smashed is one thing. But for him to automatically think that, I had to stop reading for more laughter again. It is really hard to read when the screen is jumping around, because your whole body is shaking with laughter. I incline my head most regally to you for the ability to bring forth great big wonderful belly laughs. The cat is part Kneazle and as such is very smart. I think you did a really good job on the Shrieking Shack scene. The thoughts were a little disjointed, but I am sure they would be in a situation like that. I am impressed and can’t wait to see what you do for the fourth year and beyond. See you at the end.


Author's Response: Aw, this review was a really good one! It makes me happy knowing you could laugh out loud at parts ... I think proclaiming his vainness would have been something out of desperation more than anything ... as for knowing what to get him for Christmas, that wasn\'t even intended to be funny at first, but I can see how it might be! Anyway. 16: You do wish Harry had let them kill Peter, but ever since POA I\'ve had this feeling that Peter owing Harry his life (even if Harry doesn\'t want that) will turn out to be a crucial part of book seven. It would probably win him back a lot of honour if he gave himself to save Harry at the pivotal moment of the final battle. 17: Glad you liked the Azkaban bit, it was quite challenging. 18: Thanks for the great comments here as well. The thoughts are disjointed, but you\'re right: they would be in that situation. As for the Fat Lady ... yeah, that was hard to explain, I guess he just lost it. See you at the end, hope you enjoy it!

19-Very good descriptions and the letters from Remus and Dumbledore were enough to lead in to the trials and tribulations of the Triwizard Tournament and the necessary meetings between Harry and Sirius that are to come. You have him already in the cave before, the goblet named the champions. It never crossed my mind that he would already be there. But in the note he sent Harry he told him that he was well hidden, and I guess you could say that he really was. Even hidden from Harry. Good one. Going through the same parts as the books, only a bit skewed to the side is really good and I really like the twinkles at the end. They both know that it really will piss off a portrait. Can’t wait for the next one.
20-Being back in that house and not being able to get out for any reason, must have been even more damaging to his psyche than being in Azkaban. I actually think he would be drinking firewhiskey rather than butterbeer. But hey, I am 36 and you are underage, so I think I would prefer you to write about drinking butterbeer, than any form of hard liquor. There you go, you just had to prove me wrong didn’t you? The way this year unfolded was so unfair to Sirius and I hate the way it ended. Nothing in the books upset me as much as when Sirius died. Even with the explanation that Dumbledore gave Harry for not giving him Occlumency lessons himself, I was glad that you had Sirius give him a piece of his mind about it.
21-The last chapter made me want to cry just like when he died in OotP. I know I should have been expecting it, and I really was. But even when I re-read the OotP I still cry every time he falls. You did really well with the who greets whom parts. I like that they don’t know why but that Remus will meet Tonks. That part had me chuckling. As far as your Oscar speech and questions, here are some answers.
1.What did I think? Great. Really enjoyed all of it.
2.Favorite Part? The Marauder Era, because he seemed happier then.
3.Favorite Character? Sirius of course!
4.Favorite Sirius quote? “It has something to do with us not being stupid.” Ch. 5
5.Favorite other person quote? “Haven’t you ever heard of denial? I just wanted to tell you, if you hurt either of them, you’ll find yourself with a rather nasty case of being on fire.” Lily ch.6
6.Favorite couple? Sirius and Lola. She was good for him.
7.Saddest Part? Sirius’ death of course.
8.Happiest part? All the times that Sirius got to be there for Harry, even if some of them were sad. Because he took his responsibility to Harry very seriously.
9.Most laughter? I think I already told you, but pretty much all of the pranks.
I am sad that it is over. I have read some of the other stories by you, and I will continue to read the others. As I do I will leave you with my fabulously witty reviews. See you there.


Author's Response: Hee hee. Glad you liked it all! Okay, for the last time, let\'s go through the chapter comments: 19: Lol, the thought of pissing off that portrait makes me smile even now, I wrote that so long ago ... 20: You\'re probably right about the Firewhiskey, but I\'m sure there was a bit in the books where Harry said Sirius smelt of butterbeer ... perhaps after Arthur was attacked? I\'m not sure. Anyway, that\'s why I opted for that particular beverage. And I never quite understood Dumbledore\'s mistake about Occlumency, so it was very gratifying to attack him because of it through Sirius. 21: Sorry if I made you cry ... I don\'t want that. I like that quote from ch6 Lily as well, and I\'m glad you liked all the Marauder parts and pranks. Thanks again for all the lovely reviews, and I look forward to hearing from you about everything else! It\'s been a pleasure, see you soon!

10-The pranks and ideas are great. I can see James and Lily waiting to tell everyone, and Sirius hoping to push things along and really messing things up. But I would have thought James might remember planning something to do with a Llama. Of course when you think said llama is your girlfriend, logic goes out the window. Sending Snape through the passageway to find Remus was really awful. I know he did it because Snape is an easy target for him, but James was right. Remus would never have gotten over biting, or killing him. And even though Sirius is the one who sent him there, Remus would have been the one to pay the price. The month’s detention, and points taken somehow doesn’t seem enough for a trick of that magnitude. Finally Sirius and Lola get it right. Lockhart really has always been stuck on himself. It is kind of funny that the map waited for the twins, and then wound up in Harry’s hands. If there were ever pranksters that could measure up to The Marauders, it was the Weasley twins. As you have already finished this story, I don’t imagine that the names in the next chapter have Wendy in the list.
11-Some people think about what they will do after school well before they get out. But some others never realize that life after school usually involves getting jobs, or going in to specialized training for whatever careers they have chosen. Buying a shop out of boredom does not bode well for the future. Bella and Lala, such similarities, that I am appalled that I didn’t see it earlier. She was in Ravenclaw, and I thought she should be in Slytherin, but it never crossed my mind that she would become a Death Eater. Dumbledore standing there amused at the display was classic. Even when they are clearly upset about something, he doesn’t rush around doing meaningless things. He listens and responds with intelligence. I hope you picked up on the fact that Dumbledore is one of my least favorite characters in the books.
12-‘Life is the longest thing you will ever have to endure.’ Great line and also true. The applicants for the job were hilarious. I have actually interviewed people that were so clearly wrong for the job, that I can feel his pain. Having a Seer that close seems to be a good thing. I just wonder what is going to happen to her, because, Sybill is the one to make the prophecy about Harry. Port keys and anti-apparition jinxes. Then Sirius and Lola taking their places was really great. Letting James and Lily have a wedding night without having to fight was really nice of everyone. Although I expect both of them to be pretty angry they were left out of the fighting. Great job and I will see you in three more.


Author's Response: 10: Yeah, I think that with the werewolf thing, Sirius just wasn\'t thinking straight at all ... he probably thought it would be a laugh until James and his instinctive heroism (rather like someone else we know with the name Potter, messy hair and glasses ... who could that be?) showed him how wrong it could have turned out. I liked the idea of them deliberately losing the map, because really, would they have lost it by accident? Unless there was alcohol involved, I can\'t imagine them being that careless. 11: Why is Dumbledore your least favourite? It sounded as if you liked him. I\'ve always liked him. And yes, Bella and LaLa, quite similar. Although LaLa is much more the tag along, wide eyed but desperate not to be rejected. After all she\'s never been stable, has she? 12: If Lily or James had got hurt on their wedding night, Sirius, Lola and the rest would never be able to live with themselves, so I\'m sure any anger directed at them wasn\'t taken to heart. :D Thanks so much for reviewing!

I wish you would write a sequel to this. I know you want the readers to fill in the blank, but with you as the original author, it makes more sense for you to do it.
You’ve seen how many book seven fics there are here and other places on the net. I even have one myself. Please, oh, please write a sequel to this.
It was very well written, and as much as I love Sirius, I would love to read another story with him returning from behind the veil.

I adore this story! Not many people write about Charlie that I have found. Keep up the great work.

Even talking to a central character, you made the story completely about the Sorting Hat, and did it very well too. All of the explanations about the sorting and regretting some of the placements were informative and entertaining.
Having the Hat give the reassurance needed was really sweet. I really liked that the conversation going on, while though all in the Hat’s voice, was clearly a two-sided one. You did an amazing job with this and I enjoyed it so much.
I have to sort of agree that Percy should have gone to Hufflepuff, but with his ambition and drive, he probably would have done very well in Slytherin, except for the fact that his entire family is a bunch of blood traitors, and he probably would have given old Tom a run for his money. Maybe the Hat does know what it’s doing after all.
Great job and I will read more tomorrow. See you then.


Author's Response: Thanks -- it started off as a little thing about Percy, and then I added in my \'Sorting Hat Theory\' (which more or less stands up). I\'m not sure why it was written in that style, except that it just seemed to be the way to go. :)

This was such a great story, I loved that Neville was able to do what he did, but also to feel the remorse for doing it. You did such a great job writing his thought processes, and I wanted to let you know it made me proud of him. In the summary, you wrote about him being weak, stupid, and frail. In contrast to that, he was so strong to know what he needed to do next. Excellent portrayal of Neville.
I have a question for you that has nothing to do with this story, but with a banner you made for another one. SomberBallad__Point of no Return, Who is the girl in the banner? I know she looks familiar, but I can’t place her. It is going to nag at me until I can either figure it out, or someone (you maybe) tells me who she is. Thanks ahead of time if you decide to answer.

I realize it's been a year since you've updated, but I have to say, I love the premise of this fic. It is really funny and I would love to read more. If you are still reading the reviews for this, please know we all seem to want more. Thanks for the laughs.

Just thought I would let you know, my older son thinks you must be a pretty awesome writer. He noticed me crying when I read this, and said " Jeez mom, you only cried once in the whole Harry Potter series, (when Sirius died) this guy must be good." I haven't let him or his little brother read this series, but I have summarized it for them. They like what I have told them about it. Of course, they want to read it, but I would only let them read parts that are age appropriate, so they will have to wait a little (long) while to read the later stories. Anyway, just thought I would pass on the compliment.

Author's Response: Yeah. I have that problem. I think at the onset of this venture I kinda held a dim idea that I might be able to make this safe for most ages, but that went down the drain relatively quick. I think Right Here is pretty safe, and this story, I would let my girls read at ten and thirteen (being as they are both in daipers, they can\'t read anything at all, so there you go). The rest though are pretty much out of the question. Ach, anyway. Thank you, and your eldest. Every time I sit down to write, I try and make a connection, you know? It\'s not just that I\'m trying to tell a story, but I\'m trying to reach through the words and make that human connection on some level, and that concept kind of dominates all of my work, here and elsewhere. I like to think that all the people who have said I made them cry reading this story, i like to think that that is in part because I was bawling like a baby when I wrote it. These scenes and these stories and such, there\'s a reason to tell them, and I think the most basic is just for basic entertainment, for the basic, wow that\'s cool or that\'s neat, or that\'s kinda creepy or cute factor. I want something deeper. So I\'m glad you have gotten so much from all of this, and I hope to continue to please throughout part III. As a side note of curiosity, I would be very interested to know what bits you have let your sons read, and their reaction... Again, just curious as they are a few years younger than the my normal audience, I believe (and a different gender). Thank you again.