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Chapter: Warming Up | Story: Minutes Of A War

Hi,

I have to say I'm really enjoying this story because it encompasses so many different perspectives outside of the Golden Trio.  It's especially entertaining to watch Ginny and Neville's development.  Remus and Tonks, too.  By the way, if one of those two gets a happier ending than what's in the book, I'm sure no one would fault you for such a departure from cannon (wink, wink, nudge nudge).

Btw, my first reaction to Nora was skeptical, but now I've grown to like her.  I'll admit that one of the things that irked me about the books was the way that all Slytherin's were portrayed so one-dimensionally.  Slughorn and Snape are put up as examples of "not so bad" Slytherins, but Slughorn's a sleazeball sycophant and Snape...well, he's my favorite character, but he was ready to see James and Harry killed in order to save Lily.  These are not characters that one can empathize with easily.

Most fanfic makes the same mistake in flat Slytherin characterization or goes to the other extreme by having someone like Draco do an uncharacteristic 180.  The great thing about Nora is that we know from the get-go she's more of a moderate pureblood moderate.  She truly believes that purebloods are magically superior but when confronted with the logical conclusion of the ideals that she had been passively accepting, she has to make a choice: keep going along or fight.  This is a choice we all face on a smaller scale and, therefore, causes me to connect with Nora much better than Slughorn or even Snape.  Bravo!

Whew, that little rant ran a bit longer than I intended.  Bottom line? Yes, count me in as wanting to see more Adventures of Nora the Conflicted Slytherin!

Waiting with anticipation for the next chapter,
ficlit

Author Response

Hi!

So glad you agree; I've always been wondering about what everyone else was going through while we followed Harry. 

Nora has grown on me too, although I was hesitant to introduce an OC when there are so many canon characters, some of which we might only know by name. But yes, Nora (and Fred!) will be back. 

Thank you so much for that awesome review :) xox Leo

I'm tired and I don't have much to say right now, but do know that this story is still amazing :) 10/10

Author Response

Ha, your 'alias' made me laugh! Logged in or not, I appreciate the review :)

I loved this!

Ginny's characterization was perfect, ans so was everyone else's! I love how you portray the mood of what happens during a war. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar was perfect, which is fabulous. I can just feel that things are going to get exciting soon! Keep it up!! :D

~Rosie

Author Response

I never liked Ginny that much at the beginning, but it's getting easier writing in her POV. It means a lot to know you think I did her justice!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback so far :)

Another great chapter, really enjoyed it!!! I really like the Creevey brothers, and I loved how you captured the DA and the Gryffindor Quidditch team at Hogwarts at the start. Who is trying to attack Andromeda's place though? Interesting... Loved your Potterwatch on the Weird Sisters, that was pretty cool. 

Anyway another brilliant chapter, can't wait for more, please update soon!

Author Response

Hello again!

Andromeda's place? I thought Bellatrix might be up to no good again - or it was just a good way to end the piece ;) 
I like writing the Creeveys, and lumping them together with Dudley, hehe. So sad considering we know what has to happen soon.
Thank you for reviewing! Cheers, Leo

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