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for Changing of the Guard

by Lomonaaeren

schedule August 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I enjoyed this story very much. It was interesting and fresh, and completely enthralling. I'll be jumping around a bit in this review, so sorry if I don't make much sense from time to time. Honestly as Draco discovered the truth so early I had no idea where you would go from there, with 25 or so more chapters to go, but you handled the multitude of problems quite fluidly from Lucius, to the rebellion, to Hermione/Ron. Wonderful. One of my favorite chapters would have to be 43 with several lines like Harry's liking of being kissed until he saw red stars in his eyes, or the very sensual way you approached both Harry's and Draco's perspective of being together as lovers, with Harry's real face. I'm glad that you eventually allowed Draco to bring up the fact that Hermione thought she was acting in Harry's best interests, but left him alone after giving him the devestating news that she would out his secret. I was quite peeved when that was occurring and felt Draco's deep fear through your words as Harry said he would flush away all aspects of Harry Potter within himself. Revealing Grey's "sexual orientation" to the public like that was awesome, that was such a hilarious plan by Harry. :D Although I had to look it up in Wikipedia because Draco never brought it up to Harry like he said he would, I found it rather clever for you to use Oscar Wilde's character Vivian to correspond Harry's lies to the book. I also like how you explained the title in the last chapter, as I had assumed the title only was to represent Harry's personas. Nusante...ugh. The man pissed me off to no end, although I do wish I could have seen his reaction to Metamorphosis, even if he couldn't be trusted with that kind of information. Anyways, this was a fascinating story. I'm glad you ended this with Harry in another persona (SNAPE! XD) rather than more emphasis on his relationship with Draco. I commend you for tackling this subject of homosexuality as a irrational thought, moreso as relgion can't be much of an argument in the Wizarding world. This was a very intersting idea with Harry's personas seeming to take on a Multiple Personality Disorder, and yet, as always with magic, much more than just simply that. Fascinating.
person SP777
schedule July 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
About the story...

Hmm, the story had an unusual ending and was open-ended, but I'm sure you'll
AT LEAST do a one-shot to wrap some things up.

Heck you can't end it like that!

Other than that, it WAS an enlightening story, well it got ME thinking.
person LeeB
schedule July 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Marvelous summation - a strong strong strong Harry, courageous and confident and highly skilled. My favorite heroic aspects. The future looks bright and possibilities beckon. Great job.
person jess
schedule July 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Awesome story, I'm sad that it's over. Harry's ability is amazing, I wouldn't mind being able to act aswell as him it would be so much fun.
person butterpie
schedule July 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Excellent ending for this wonderous tale of yours. Clearly Draco understands what is going down even as Harry sets off to find the persons responsible for this latest attack. I would not want to be near those fools when he does finds them, ha! I've throughly enjoyed the twists and turns while riding this story of yours to the very last chapter. Thanks ever so much and I hope to see what you come up with next. So on that note-please continue entralling us all.
person MeLaiya
schedule July 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
OMG that was fucking unbelievable. Ive been following this since day 1 and been a faithful reader since. I cant believe how incredibly talented you are. This was so wonderful, I hope you seriously publish and of your work Id definitely become a fan.
schedule July 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I loved it and the whole story has been epic. Thank you so much ^_^
person Mangacat
schedule July 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MWAHaHahahaa.. magnificent ending!! It didn't answer all of the questions, but that wasn't even necessary, and it didn't come up with any new ones that are really important. I like it how you tied up all the loose ends, made the sweep back to the prologue and a final hint to the title that had me really puzzled all the while. I think this is one of your great works, even if all of your stories set a standard that few writers can dream about!!
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person Sol
schedule July 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Well, I couldn't wish for anything better :D The ending was perfect (if there is such a thing), it kind of expanded the story further and I loved it, it fit my mood very well indeed ;) I thought the way you handled Hermione and Ron was appropriate, it was just what was needed. Also, Blaise's spell at the gathering made me smile! I think your attention to small details is golden and is the icing in all your fics! The change in the "beforeDraco -Harry" and the "after Harry" is enormous and insightful in itself, I think us readers have a thing or two to learn from it, too :D You're a real master with words and psychology ----but I knew that already! <3 <3 Now, I'm onto reading your new story :D I can't wait! *squeels* Warm hugs and wet kisses from me!!!
person rafiq
schedule July 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A perfect ending to a great story.