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Author's Response: I just checked. And it is. It's been there for a while, so it shouldn't be long now, as long as it isnt rejected.

the story is good. were the 'taffy' sisters precursors to ootp?

Author's Response: No, they were nothing to do with the order of the pheonix, they were just very loud in their protest against Voldemort - and they paid for it. =( The ootp are much more secret, and therefore much more of a threat. I'm glad you like the story!

I love it! This is such a cute story! I'm kinda glad the updates are down, otherwise I don't know if I would have found this! You write so well, I have to stop myself from laughing out loud when I'm at work reading it!
I'm sure it's already been addressed, but where was the Lily/Snape/James scene after O.W.L.s? I thought Marty would have witnessed it being so close an observer at the time... oh, well.

My favorite line so far is Remus' "Fifty Nutter Points". LOL! I'm excited for the next chapter, whenever that may be!
~your new faithful reader

Author's Response: Um ... I defintely think I did at least THINK about that scene ... it's possible that the story begins soon after it, or it might be mentioned in passing ... or something. I don't remember. But I didn't want to rewrite that scene properly anyway, since it's seen in a lot of other Marauder fics, so I don't think I would be able to pull it off and have it remain interesting. I'm really glad you're enjoying the story! Thanks for your kind words, really. =)

Wow, I can't believe how forgiving Marty is. I probably would never have forgiven Phyll for at least a week if it'd happened to me. Anyway, it's been a long time since I either read or reviewed this fanfiction, but I saw it today and decided to pick up where I left off the last time. I'm so glad I did that. (To heck with my schoolwork that's due tomorrow!)

I think your story is really sweet. There are a lot of sort of quietly sweet moments where you don't actually go aww, but you quietly appreciate it. I hope you understand what I mean. I'm listening to music from Hayao Miyazaki's films (Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away) so I'm feeling very deep and philosophical, which isn't a very good thing because I don't quite make sense when I'm being deep and philosophical. Yes. So back to the point. You're doing a wonderful job on this story, and I can't wait to read more!

- Mavis (:

Author's Response: Marty IS very forgiving, you might say too much so - she's also so used to not being liked, that she wouildn't want to jeopardise her new position now, so is probably much more inclined to let things slide a bit ... rather like Remus himself, in fact. And I'm glad that my attempts as subtlety are at least occasionally working, because sometimes if I'm trying to be subtle, I will either overdo it, or it won't be there at all. So hooray! Thanks for reviewing. =D

great chapter:) but i really pity marty at the "fight". but i really think that in the next chapter, she and her dorm mates will be friends... right? :-/ well, please update really soon, i really really love your story sooo much! :-* one question though, when will the romance start between marty and remus? im so excited, you know. hehehe :)

Author's Response: I know, girls can be harsh. But Marty will get through it. I will update as soon as I can, but at the minute the queues are still closed, so I don't know how long it will be. As for your question about romance ... No Comment.

Another amazing chapter. I’m running out of praise for you. :]

Marty has come a long way since the start of this fic. She’s no longer the awkward, slightly freakish girl from chapter one, is she? She seems a lot more normal now, and she’s standing up for herself. You’re very good at developing characters, because Marty has changed so much, and yet it’s hard to pinpoint how or when she changed, exactly.

I loved how she knew so much about those girls’ minds, even though she’s never been anything like them. The funny thing is, her analysis reminded me so much of how me and my friends think and act sometimes, which is kind of sad.

It’s sort of like she’s my sister, or my mother, or my wife, or my daughter, all rolled into one big ball of Marty-ness.

I loved this line. Is this going to be a Marty/Remus? I don’t really think it will be, because they seem much more compatible being friends than they would dating each other. I can’t imagine Marty with anyone really. She has a kind-of childlike innocence, like her mind hasn’t discovered boys yet. :]

I also want to congratulate your beta, if you have one. Or you, if you don’t. In all ten chapters of this story, I don’t think I’ve found a single typo or error. That’s more than I can say for most fics I’ve read (including mine) so well done!

I can’t wait for the next chapter. This story has drawn me in more than I expected it too.

~Jennifer


Author's Response: You're right - she HAS changed quite a bit, and she'll continue to, but don't worry ... because she'll still be Marty. She knows so much about the minds of teenage girls, probably BECAUSE she's never been like that ... she's very observant. But don't worry about sometimes acting like those girls ... I personally don't know anyone quite like Marty, and I so far haven't met a teenage girl who isn't like that in one way or another ... some more than others, of course. I won't say anything about the possibility of Marty/Remus, and will move straight onto the beta/lack of typos. I don't have an official beta, but I do have someone I send the chapters to before they go up, who reads through them and finds any mistakes. But I'm such a paranoid perfectionist, that by the time this goes into the queue, I've proof read it so many times that there usually aren't any anyway. So thanks! It's like a team effort. And thanks for the overall review, I always look forward to hearing your thoughts! I'll try and update as soon as I'm allowed.

It's good!!! I feell sooooo bad for poor Marty. She's enduring so much just because she hangs out with them. I hang out with guys all the time, if possibly more than girls, and I get some nasty looks and all jsut for being friends with ANY guy. i know what it's like. but anyway, good chapter, keep writing, update soon!!!!!!!!

Author's Response: Yep, schools can be pretty harsh places ... especially when teenage girls are involved! Marty will be okay though ... she's pretty strong. I'll update as soon as the queues allow!

OMG! I LOVE it so far! I really like your writing style, and the story is very interesting.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad, I'm really enjoying writing it!

hahaha!! i love the whole interview thing...:D i laughed so hard i accidentally fell on my arse... anyway, i love this chapter!! the story, and the author! i love it all! :) are they still going to be a bit closer when they reached hogwarts??? please update soon! this is one of my favorite stories!!:)

Author's Response: Thanks, there's already a chapter in the queue! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story, it means a lot, especially since things are pretty crappy at the minute ... so thanks. As for them getting even closer ... we'll find out, will we not?

Nice chapter, very interesting, and I doubt Marty is going to be in the dark about Remus' "furry little problem" for much longer. Great job! Marty's character is developing quite nicely.

Author's Response: Thank you! And yes, I'm sure it will all come to light eventually ...