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for Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

by Daye

person neogoblin
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
more please and soon
person ares88
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Nice chapter, i'll say. Warm and realistic. And no worries about that no smutties. Only way that happens if you use some other people than H/T (which i hope you wont) or they make up. I do hope that wont be some kiddy crap screaming and then 'i love you, lets do it now!' Anyway, i liked how Harry is feeling somewhat possessive if not jealous just yet over Tonks. Also i liked the ron part in the end, meaning i enjoyed the realisim of his whining insensitive and childish they may be. I too enjoyed that you made Harry take care of magical creatures instead of forced him on potions. More realistic. I dont care about horcruxes either. Do or dont. your call.
In short. Great chapter.
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Yay! New chapter!

I loved that line from McGonagall, too, about Neville's gran having to accept him. Nice that you kept it in (and Luna's 'it's like having friends' line). I loved both Hermione's and Ron's observations about having to deal with their best friend's moods, especially how she thinks the comment about 'dragging the tale' out of him. They both know him so well, and Ron is mostly right about Harry's fortune, even though things are a lot more complicated than having a major babe dropped in your lap.

You did a nice job with showing that Tonks is feeling not only guilty about the fight, but kind of lonesome for Harry, too. I think that's so sweet. Can hardly see them make-up finally! But I can certainly understand why Harry's so upset.

And I mentioned it before, but I really did enjoy the way Harry puts his House Professor on the spot. His stance was so Harry, and I loved the 'I got over a hundred percent, yo!' attitude.

Now that you've started, you can't just let it sit for another 6 months, or however long its been. We want to know what's going to happen with these crazy kids! Oh, and I don't really think you need to bring up Horcruxes, either. That seems like something that would be completely tangential to this story and take away from the plot you're building.
person TgCId24
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Glad to see this one underway again, there isn't enough good Honks out there. This was an interesting chapter as far as setup chapters go, but I can't wait for you to get back into the thick of things and have Harry and Tonks figure things out, at least somewhat.

As far as horcruxes go, it's been my experience that they don't go well with fics that choose to focus a lot on relationships (romantic or platonic) as they require a fair bit of setup; you have to introduce them to the characters, setup there hiding spots, and work your characters into situations where they might find them, all the while keeping up your interpersonal dramas...but that's just my opinion :)

Thanks for writing!

Cid
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
I don't see any problem with there being a lack of smut this time around--our two "lovebirds" are on rather shaky ground at the moment, after all.

I don't think I'm alone when I say it's great to see this story back! Now keep at it! Start writing the next chapter NOW! :)
person Bob
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
A great chapter, good to see its not been abandond. Keep it up.
person Glrt
schedule April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Just found your story -- love it, totally original. Keep writing, can't wait to see where you take Harry and Tonks.
person Ragnar
schedule March 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Please update, it's so hard to find In character, well written Harry/Tonks stories!

Do you have a rough timeframe of when the next piece will be out
schedule February 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Hows about giving us more of this story it is really good you know
person Ragnar
schedule January 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Please, please continue this story!

How much do I need to beg? Because this story is brilliant!

Please continue this!