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I absolutely loved this! I just finished and cried so hard.  I didn't even cry that hard the first time I read DH.  Probably has something to do with being a mom now but still.  Your story is wonderfully written. Thank you!

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I'm so impressed with this first chapter. I'm actually hankering to write a canon-compliant Tonks/Remus fic soon, and this was an inspiring story to read right now. You capture the weakness, the uncertainty, the failures, of these central characters, as well as their eccentricities. 

Fanfic is such a mixed bag of quality, you never quite know what you're going to get. But I knew as soon as I started reading (or... almost) that this was going to be a quality piece of writing. The way you write dialogue, the way you pace events, handle description, use canon and fill in the gaps – it's all very beautifully done. I especially loved how you incorporated Andromeda's 'room' into things, and how you worked in her past. It's something that has always been fascinating, the thought of growing up with Bellatrix and Narcissa. You'd have to have some kind of coping mechanism, and for her to not turn out like a monster is a feat in and of itself. 

I'm so impressed by how you handle these characters. I think a lot of people gravitate toward OCs because canon characters can be intimidating. I know I often do. I used to have a whole bunch of stories up on here before I deleted my account. The constants in all my fic-writing endeavours was that they were (1) terrible quality and (2) were centred on OCs. As I get older I'm not only itching to write more again, but I'm curious to try out canon characters. Anyway, I just think the way you breathe life into relatively unknown characters like Ted and Andromeda, and the way you handle better known and more central characters like Remus and Tonks is just great! 

GoD! I just love Remus. Another change as I get older. I used to be all over James and Lily, and those Sirius/OC fics (I still am, tbh), but largely looked over Remus. But he really is the richest, more tortured, most tragic, beautiful character – sorry for my overuse of the word beautiful – my heart aches for him. 

I'll probably be leaving more reviews as I read the second half of this story (I'm not finished yet!). I just couldn't fathom why you don't have more reviews and had to leave this before I did the rest of my Christmas decorating. You are a wonderful writer and this is quickly becoming one of my very favourite stories on this site. You just have a great gift, and self-assurance that I can feel straight away. Keep up your work, you are a blessing to this fandom.

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Wow, I haven't checked in over here in a long time, and this was a great review to find.  I'm glad you like the story so much and I hope the second half meets your expectations.

I guess I do tend to favor writing (and reading) fics with more established characters rather than OCs.  There's something fun about imagining stories that could have happened in canon but we just never see.

A lot of the motivation for writing this (and a different fic that comes before it, World's Smallest Violin) was trying to figure out Tonks and Lupin as a couple, because I felt like it came out of nowhere in the books.  But the more I thought about it the more it makes sense.  Hopefully that comes across.  And also wanted to make sure Andromeda would be okay after everything because those are some heavy losses.

Alas, self-marketing or whatever it takes to get more reads and reviews is not something I've figured out, but it makes me value the reviews I do get even more.  So thanks again for the kind words, and good luck with your own writing.

I have been saving your story to read in one go. I was glad I did. I loved it. I loved how you portrayed both Remus and Tonks and what they did before the battle. It was nice to read Tonks as the independent woman she should be instead of a blubbering wreck when Remus would not accept her love. It was brilliant, thank you for writing it.

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You're welcome.  I'm glad you liked it.  In my headcanon, Tonks was such a wreck in HBP because she was feeling like she misjudged Remus, which made her question her other abilities.  It might not completely add up, but I like it better than her just losing herself because Remus wouldn't go out with her.

Anyway, thanks for reading, and for the review.

Zane's boyfriend changed his name, he was luke before

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Ah, yikes.  Thanks for pointing that out.  And thanks for reading.

I actually can't understand why you don't get more reviews!  This story is great, the characters are lovely and your Imagination fills in all the holes that the books left us with. As you can see I really enjoy this story and hope that you keep up the good work. Especially after that little (or huge) cliffy. 
Love,
M.

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Yeah, attracting reads and reviews is a mystery I have yet to crack.  But it definitely makes me appreciate the reviews I do get, so thanks very much for taking the time to leave a note.

I'm glad you're enjoying the story.  Thanks again for the review.

I really like this story and finally got around to write a review for it. Sorry it took me so long. 
I think that your grasp on the characters is good, especially Andromeda, whom I like very much. She is fierce and vunerable at times. And Tonks is just the fire cracker she always was in my head as well. Bit I think that the way you portrait her also shows why she was a highly skilled auror. She has training and is cautious as well as surprising and a bit of a wild card. 
The scene with the sharade made me giggle. That is something Tonks would surely do. And the crazy muggle jokes are hilarious. 
Anyways. Enough rambling.
Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to reading more of your story.

Cheers,
M.

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Thank you very much for the review, I'm glad you're enjoying the story so far.

Thanks for your thoughts on the characterizations as well.  That's always a tricky thing to get right, so it's good to know that someone things I'm on the right track.

Thanks again.

It's great to read a story about Tonks mum and dad

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Hmm, duplicate review.  Thanks anyway, I'm glad you like the story.

It's sad they lost all of remuses things

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Thanks for the review.

Yeah, it is sad, but I don't think of Remus as being a very material person.  He'll find a way to carry on.

It's great to read a story about Tonks mum and dad

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Oh hi!  Reviews!  Thanks so much!

I'm glad you like the concept.  Tonks is so cool that I figure her parents have to be as well.

Thanks again.

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