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for The Masks of Real Heroes

by Aelys_Althea

schedule January 5, 2019 at 12:00 AM

I both hate and love this story lol. It is well written and I am just amazed with how much I prefer this version over the original. Not every part, mind you, but the overall theme puts some of the original to shame. Mainly with how Voldemort handled the fact that Neville could have been the bot of prophecy. I hated how it was kind of glossed over at times and feel like some as evil as he would have made sure both boys where taken care of just to be on the safe side. Maybe not to extent of killing them both but pretty much like it was done here. With him trying to kill the one he felt best fit and someone else going after the other. Also, not to speak of abuse as though it isn't devastating in an variety, but I always thought the original idea of it was kind of silly. The Dursley are terrible people but only just so. I can't really think of them doing anything that would cause Harry Potter lasting damage in the original series. Yes, they were horrible, but he went on to meet some amazing families and gained a better understanding on what it truly means to have friends and loved ones. They felt more like negelctful bullies who could be easily ignored at times. Using words to hurt him. While I do not think sexual abuse would have made it better I feel like it was still a little PG in the way it was handled. Like they made the family a little relatable where everyone, no matter their background, could pick and choose a moment where there family had done the same. 

Your story has so much life and I found myself rooting for people I had originally hated in the past. I kind of liked how Harry didn't know everyone or everything that was going on. We got an outsiders view to events and it was pretty cool.

schedule June 7, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Love your story Wandless magic is rear you have magicly powerful to do it
person Lexi
schedule January 27, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Love the story. You have a real tallent for writing. I look forward to further stories from you. Keep up the good work.
person Jan
schedule January 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
After all they went through they finally destroyed the horcrux 🎉 please update chapter 29 soon.
person Jan
schedule January 11, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Oh wow, all those students, they were all sitting ducks, all gathered perfectly for the death eaters 😱 please update chapter 28 soon, can't wait to see how Harry and Draco are going to destroy the last horcrux?
person qwerty
schedule January 2, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Well fuck. "And So It Begins" is right. Damn. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
person Jan
schedule January 2, 2016 at 12:00 AM
😱 Voldy's at Hogwarts!?😱 I can't wait for chapter 27 to see what's going to happen next.
person Jan
schedule December 29, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Hope Neville's ok, hope they find him soon. Please update chapter 26 soon.
person Tami Lane
schedule December 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
That was so beautiful. I have literal tears in my eyes. So glad they could finally open up to each other. I can't wait for the next chapter.
person qwerty
schedule December 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Beautifully done!! You handled that last scene REALLY well. Thumbs up!