Nice ending there. Jacqui isn't so slow to pick these things up.
Author's Response: Thanks. More soon. -N-
Did I say I liked it? I love it! I like the part about Charlie being a seaman. We got to meet the Wealseys in this chapter. Please update.
Author's Response: Thanks. I hope to have the next chapter ready before the year ends. -N-
I never pictured Percy as balding. I imagine the family does have a ready explanation for George's missing ear or Bill's scarred face to give to Muggles.
Oh, the single car....I had a good long chuckle over that. It's like a clown car at the circus. I imagine Jacqui went home and poured herself a good stiff drink as she pondered what she had just experienced.
Author's Response: Arthur is balding, so (genetics tells me) at least one of his sons must be, I chose Percy. I think that Bill is probably starting to go a little like Prince William, too. :-D
You’ll find out what Jacqui did when she got home soon.-N-
Great chapter. One thing though, something isn't right with the seating arrangements in the car. Not sure what it is.
Author's Response: Thanks. Annie is under three, she must be in a child seat (it’s the law) and she’s in a rear-facing seat next to Jacqui (the front passenger airbag is turned off). It was obvious to me when I wrote it, but then I know how these things work. -N-
Ingenious phone number. I like te read you're stories here.
When I searched for the phone number I found another fanfic site where you post stories and there you are at chapter 14 at H&P. Is there a reason you aren't so far here? I would like to read them too. (haven't read them, don't wanna spoil my fun here.)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
H&P is behind simply because I'm rewriting it. This version is much amended from the original and it's being beta read (again) before it's submitted here. It's behind for no other reason than my beta's are busy people.-N-
That's ok Neil.
The number I gave you is from a 1980's song named 8675309 (Ginny), I can't remember the name of the group, but it's about a guy calling a girl whose name and number he found on a bathroom wall. It caused quite a stir on this side of the pond as many folks that had that phone number had to get it changed due to the number of calls. I'm sure you can find it in YouTube or iTunes.
Got Ginny's number figured out ( I was busy on the first read through) . Talk about your vaniety phone numbers. I knew you were going with the Ministery reasoning to the number.
Edyeb
Author's Response: Edyeb
Thanks for the clarification. I may try to find it.Given Ginny's number, you should be able to figure out harry's, too.
-N-
The Weasleys were all spot on you do this so well.
Loved the "galleons" being mixed up with sailors.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Jacqui continues to attempt to make some sort of sense out of nonsensical statements. :-D -N-
YAY!!! next up Luna...
Author's Response: Yay? Yikes! -N-
OOPPS,
Forgot to mention that Ginny's phone number might have been 8675309, or is that to much of an USA 1980's reference????
I am sure there is a reason behind Ginny's phone number, but I haven't had a chance to figure it out yet.
Edyeb
Author's Response: Edyeb, you’re correct I don’t get the reference, sorry. There is a reason behind the number. All I’ll say is that, in order to enter the Ministry via the phone box, you dial 62442. -N-
What a wonderful introduction to the entire parcel of Weasleys!!!!
Loved the double meaning of "burn", quite wonderful, and you perfectly captured each of the Weasely clan.
The house party with the neighbors will be wonderful!!
Can't wait.
Edyeb
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
Burn is a good northern (and Scottish) and I use it without thinking, until people ask me why. There are a lot of Weasleys, glad you liked them.-N-
Yay, another chapter! I really, really, really, reeeaaaalllyyy like this! :D Can't wait for more! --Nadia
Author's Response: Nadia, thanks.
I hope to get another chapter completed by the end of the year.-N-
Aaaaah. I absolutely can't wait for the rest. but your introduction of all the weasleys was wonderful. We also got to see Charlie, and that was quite fun. More soon please!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
The next chapter (currently called "Baking Buns, a Breakdown, a Bike and a Barmy Blonde2 - though that may change) is Weasley-free. But it should be ready before the end of the year.-N-
Curiouser and curiouser!!! Love it!!
Author's Response: Thank you. -N-
I like the way you characterized Charlie. I haven't read a lot of things with Charlie, besides the books themselves, and I really think you've nailed him. How indeed did Charlie get there? I suppose Ginny and Harry could write it off by use of taxi, but I'm assuming that taxis aren't common in that area.
As always, looking forward to any stories from you. They are simply the best I've ever read besides Jo's. And they keep me from studying for my finals, which, are upon me. *grumbles*
-Katie
Author's Response:
Katie, thanks for the review.
Charlie hardly appears in the books and he's a bit of a mystery to me. He lives and works abroad and is the most geographically remote of the brothers. How did he get there? Taxi isn't impossible, but will Harry and Ginny need to explain?
Thanks for the kind words. I try to fit my tales into JKR's "truth" as best I can. Next? I hope to finish the rather silly "Beard Hunters" before Christmas. Consider it a present (and thanks for reading) to all my readers.-N-
This was a great chapter. I love seeing the family dynamics between the family members, especially with the spouses. I can't wait to hear more about Jacqui, and maybe her history. I remember in one of the early chapters about her maybe having some magic blood in her, hmmm, wonder if that is going to lead anywhere?
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
Jacqui's observations of her new neighbours will continue to puzzle her for some time. Harry suspects magical blood, but isn't certain. That information may not be important. The full moon approaches, but before then, Jacqui meets Lily Luna Potter's godmother.-N-
Love this chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you. -N-
I like you're stories, and this is my favorite one.
I suspect that Annie has magic in her, why? Read centuries part 5.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I couldn't possibly comment on Annabel May Charlton. -N-
I love it! Lord Peter is such a sexy character. Great comparison! I really liked the story before, but any mention of Dorothy Sayers ensures my loyalty!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
Wimsey is a troubled war veteran with a strong sense of justice, given Jacqui’s reading habits, he seemed to be a good comparison to draw.-N-
'Une dame moldue', ah Victoire Victoire Victoire. She shouldn't use such language lol.
Author's Response: I'm sure that she thinks she's being secretive, as she isn't speaking english. -N-
This is brilliant. I am waiting for more. And Jacqui is intriguing. Further, after reading the Drakeshaugh Dragon, a certain idea has been playing in my head. I have this strange feeling that little Annabel May might turn out to be magical! But it's only because you mentioned that Jacqui had some magical blood! Oh, this makes me so hopeful!
But nicely done as usual :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
The next chapter is close to completion. I hope to have it to my beta by next weekend. Is Annie Magical? You'll have to wait and see.-N-
