I liked how you showed Helga's dreams; using their animal instead of the actual person made everything more mystical. Also enjoyed Salazar's more human side, even though that made it harder to watch as he went "bad". Nice job, and good luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: Repeat. :)
I liked how you showed Helga's dreams; using their animal instead of the actual person made everything more mystical. Also enjoyed Salazar's more human side, even though that made it harder to watch as he went "bad". Nice job, and good luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: We know that Salazar and Godric were friends as some point. That proved to me that he had to have been human at some point. My goal was to show his downfall in a realistic way. I'm glad that you enjoyed this story. I loved writing it! Cyns
Hi Cyns!
Hmm... why I didn't notice when it was up? :confused: Anyhow, I just wanted to let you know that I really liked this story.
There are several things I like. For example, Salazar's characterisation was so refreshingly different and human that you cannot help but feel sorry for him, too. Nevertheless, the way things turned out was realistic!
I know I have read very few historic fics, but yet, I thought it was a great to add details as the enchanted roof of the Great Hall, how they find muggle-born wizards, the way the divided the classes amongst the Professors, and mainly how Hogwarts slowly grew into what it is now.
Finally, I believe I already told you which part is my favourite, but I'll repeat that it is the ending. Simply, the end of the story has such a feeling of regret, pain, and hopelessness. It was beautiful!
Anyhow, I have to go because they are going to cut off my stitches (ouch), so I'll speak to you soon!
~Astro
Author's Response: Pablo, thank you so much for all the help you gave me with this story! I love it when you can beta my work for me. :) I thought it would be fun to work in some history to what everyone takes for granted at Hogwarts. I'm also glad you thought I dealt with the characterization realistically. We know Godric and Salazar were close at some point, that shows Salazar didn't start off as a dark wizard. I wanted a very realistic way to show him going "bad". Thanks again for all the help! Cyns
I really like this story. It's a new set of characters for you, but I like how you portray them. I also like how you incorporated the dreams into the story...how she tried to deny the bad ones and only set her mind on the good ones. That seems to be very in character for Helga! Good luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! It was a challenge for me to write this era, but it was a lot of fun also! I just hope others think I got it right! :) Cyns (I would also like to thank you for all the help you gave me with writing it! )
