This is why I admire people who actually can write poetry, and write it well, instead of the goop I write. This was very well done. I can picture some storyteller somewhere using this story to tell children about the greatest wizard of their time.

Author's Response: Oh don't disparage your own writing, dear! Poetry is poetry regardless, but as I said before I happened to really enjoy your ballad. :) Thanks for the compliments though. I really appreciate it! ~GG

Good job! I love how you've summarized everything Harry has gone through in this ballad, and then ended it with hope (because of course Harry will win =) ) I think you did a fantastic job with the rhythm, it flowed almost perfectly for me. I love ballads - good luck in the challenge! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: Thank you! This is the first ballad I've ever written so I'm really glad to hear you like it. Thanks for the luck in the challenge, and I'm guessing you enter challenges too, so luck to you as well!

xx GG