This is such a creative work, full of almost real people. I keep checking for a new chapter with no luck.Do we have to guess who the third wizard was to get Daedalus locked out?
Author's Response: I guess you'll just have to keep reading to find out! The next chapter's in the queue so it should be up soon!
Awesome story. Funny and very interesting. Can't wait till the next chapter!
Author's Response: thanks!
Great chapter, the detail was amazing. Great how you have Dudley evolving.
Great story. Loved the description of the shop. Can't wait for more!
This is really good! Dudley's voice is really good, caring and slightly intelligent, and Vernon is PERFECT! Please write more soon!
Author's Response: thanks, the next chapter has been submitted!
This is really good! Dudley's voice is really good, caring and slightly intelligent, and Vernon is PERFECT! Please write more soon!
Okay, so I've just read chapters 1 through 10 in succession, and I have to say that your characterization of the Dursleys is completely unmatched in quality. It may sound odd, but I think you know them better than Jo. Spending this much time with them, I've even come to understand them as if they were much larger parts of the books than they were, so bravo for that.
I'm especially impressed with Dudley and his acclimation in the wizarding world. He went through the proper amount of dismay and incredulity before he realized that all of this situation was much bigger than him, and good for him. I always imagined that Dudley, should he see Harry again, would somehow try to make amends and even peace with his cousin (I'm still holding out hope that you'll do that).
Petunia was perfect. Simply perfect. It was good of her to admit to herself that she was more jealous than she ever was hateful toward her sister. It's sort of odd, you know, seeing her come to the conclusion that we all already know, but it somehow seems fresh and even more revealing than it had in the Prince's Tale.
Vernon...lol. What else can you say except the man is a complete tool through and through. I swear, there is almost not a single redeeming quality to the man. He never shuts up, he's overly opinionated, paranoid to the point of near dementia, and absolutely hilarious. Bravo for you!
All in all, I am completely in love with this story, and I hope the updating fairy grants my wish, because there is no way I'm leaving a tooth under my pillow for it, lol.
Take care and happy writing,
~Jess
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review! It's always nice to hear another person has started liking this story. I'm honored that you think I have done the characterization so well! I hope to have the next chapter submitted by the end of the three day weekend, so look for it! --Kristen
Wow - this is a really interesting take on a particular missing moment, one that I admit I've never actually paid much attention to.
I like your style of writing; it seems, in a way, to match quite accurately the style of JK and fits with the tone of the actual books, but at the same time, you manage to hold your own, and your writing also appears to be quite unique. Your power of description is lovely; you describe both the humourous and poignant scenes with ease and they possess a certain amiable quality to them.
Oh, yes, before I forget. I LOVE your characterisation of Dudley. While sticking with canon, and not wandering off on your own OOC tangent, you've also created new, realistic depths to the character. I find myself relating to Dudley's character - of course, despite the initial fear, there would be the curiosity concerning magic; it's magic, after all!
Vernon's characterisation is also spectacular, and absolutely hilarious.
I look forward to reading more of your chapters :)
~Emma~
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like it! :)
I really love that you decided to tell what happened to the Dursleys after they left Privet Drive. Even though they aren’t part of the wizarding world, I had hoped JK would tell us what happened while they were in hiding.
I’m glad you’ve gotten Dudley thinking good thoughts and curiosity about magic. Even with his knee-jerk reactions to wands and anything he doesn’t understand yet.
The ely-vader scene was priceless! I can just see Dedalus and Dudley discussing its memory, or lack thereof.
Excellent chapter! I’m off to read chapter two!
Oh, by the way… this story is the Ravenclaw Story of the Week 1Jan10-8Jan10 in the library. Hopefully you’ll be getting lots of love and reviews!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Thanks so much for making this story of the week! I can't believe I just found out about it :/
Wow! This was a great chapter. When I first read your story i was hooked. I hope you update it a whole lot quicker than last time. You left us hanging for quite a while. Vernon is so annoying he is so angry all the time! Is the black boy Dean? Don't forget about us and keep up the great work!
Author's Response: sorry, it probably wasn't any quicker than last time, but I just submitted the next chapter, so look out for that!
The plot line has benn done before, but this is so entertaining and readable. One of the better efforts. Please keep it going.
I'm a huge Dursley fan (well, a huge Dudley and Petunia fan), so I love this story! Great work!
Author's Response: thanks!
Omg! This is really awesome! Please update it soon! Who is the masked person? Can't wait till you post the new one! :D
Author's Response: Thanks!
Please, update soon, we want to know who the secret wizard was.
I have raed all of your store in one setting. Please post soon, I love it.
Author's Response: thanks!
:) I love it! I wish more stories had more of Augusta in them...I also like when Vernon gets ganged up on by his family :) something that should happen more often....looking forward to next chapter!
Author's Response: yeah, those parts are fun to write! next chapter is in the queue!
AWESOME STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please update soon, even though you just did!
Author's Response: thanks!
oooooohh...i wonder who the boy is :-) I like the confrontation scene, please update soon
Author's Response: thanks!
It's been a while since I've followed up on this story, but it doesn't seem to be much further than last time I read up on it. However, I'm always fascinated on what other people think the Dursley's went through or experienced after leaving their home. This is a great story, I just wish it were updated more often. As we know though, Life Happens. Thanks for the story.
Author's Response: yeah, I haven't been on it like I wish I could, but the next chapter is in the queue so it should be up within the week!
