I usually hate time travel fics (mostly because they all seem to be about hermione going back in time and hooking up with tom *insert barfing noise here*) but this story is amazing and addictive. I'm sooooo glad you decided to not abandon it.
YAY YOU'RE BACK!!! I was beginning to think you forgot about this story! What an awesome chapter to come back with. I love each and every conversation and I love how indepth you go for each person.
Thorfinn likes Narcissa!! What? That is awesome! I honestly need to stop trying to guess what will happen in this story becasue there are so many twists and turns and nothing is how I expected it to end up! Of course what I imagine and what you give us are two seperate things. You are an exceptional story teller and an amazing author! I'm so happy you're back and I can't wait for the next update!
Excellent to see this back and sorry to hear your been unwell. Hopefully better now. :)
Well is there anyone not already married who your not going to have hitched up by the end of it. Not just Pansy and Harry but now Narcissas and Thorfinn. ;)
Glad to see that Hermione is starting to recover and also she and Draco are also starting to be more honest about their feelings. Ditto with Pansy. Its now Blaise's turn to be a bit of a pillock, although good to see Ginny is becoming a bit more adventurous as well.
No problem with the break. Take your time and have a good holiday. Sounds like things have been pretty stressful anyway without Christmas so a rest and some fun would probably help you. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter on the 5th Jan but if it's later than that no problem. :)
Good insights into several characters. Both in 1999 and 1863. Especially Luna and Neville and also why Hermione feels some guilt, no matter how unrealistic for the attack on her.
I'm surprised that the plan is for the younger members of the group back in 1999 to go back to Hogwarts. Can't see that Harry is in any way fit for that and it would tear him apart as well while several of the others could well refuse on the basis that either Harry or the lost four might need them and they can't concentrate anyway until all five are safe.
I know the Shawnee mainly from the history of the 1812 period and Tecumseh's attempts to protect the Indian tribes in the region against further encroachments on their lands. From a quick look at Wiki some members held on in the east until forced into what's now Oklahoma after the civil war and I fear that's what's going to happen to Tala's tribe although it sounds like Caleb is likely to be going with them, presuming and hoping they make it through the war.
Another chapter of very good character defining and the interaction of the people involved, especially as they steadily start to question previously held ideas. :)
Well that was nasty. No actual physical rape by the sound of it but close enough that Hermione could be traumatised for the rest of her life. Hopefully the gang and especially Draco can help her recover but its going to be a long job. Was thinking when you identified the date and location that it would be an ordeal for Blaise – as he obviously and understandable expected. However sounds like it is for Hermione, and probably also Draco in helping her recover. Which suggests there might be something personal for Blaise to come, although its not necessarily going to relate to his skin colour.
A bit surprised that Draco was able to march through the camp in full fury mode without attracting hostile possibly fatal attention, although given its the height of the battle I suspect that the rapist were also doing their damnedest to keep away from the fighting which is where most of the force probably was.
I was way off in identifying this location, because I took a 80 years war too literally rather than recognising Lincoln's famous line. Will not make future predictions in reviews to avoid possibly affecting your competition. Be interesting to see what you come up with for the other three periods/locations.
One good thing is that they have located Osiris's descendant already and he has prior experience with other people affected by the curse which makes things a lot easier.
No hurry on the next few chapters, Losing someone/something close to you is always a blow and with Christmas coming up you have reasons to take a break anyway. We will keep checking for updates whenever so when you feel up to it.
I looooove this story and i CAN'T wait to cpntinue reading it! Your updates are the highlight of my weekend!
Before I get to the present people I have to say that YES finally! Dramione!! Though is sucks the way it happened. I know why Draco did and said what he did and his pain was so heartbreaking. I felt so horrible for him. But I'm glad him and Hermione finally worked things out and they are offically together. But Jesus that line where Draco yells that he needed her and she wasn't there...I can't even explain how impactful that was for me. And Blaise for the win for figuring out his friends true pain and anger. He is such an underrated character and I have to say that your Blaise is my all time favorite. He's so strong and I honestly fear for his safety next era. My guess is the Civil war specifically Gettysburg as Abe's most famous speech was related to it.
Now to the people in the present. First off, hats off to you for making Hansy work. Most stories pair her with Ron which is fine but I really like Pansy with Harry in this story. it works and its developement is realistic. I also love how Pansy took it upon herself to check on Harry and helped him. But now...poor Theo! I knew he would eventually break but I never expected him to go as far as trying to do the ritual to take the pain away from Harry. I'm so happy that Harry Ron and Neville decided to help him and be his friend. Poor kid could really use one right now.
Btw Draco's theory is awesome! I never expected that in the slightest. and Poor Blaise showing his softer side with Julia. So sweet. Great chapter and I can't wait for the next one! Should be really exciting! And please don't stop posting on this site. It may not be very many views compared to the other sites but your stories need to be seen by everyone! Ultimately it is your choice and I will follow you where ever your stories may go :)
Well that was quite a ride with a lot of emotional drama. Thought it was one step forward and about three back when Draco exploded at Hermione, but they seem to have finally sorted themselves out somewhat. :D
Also the other couples are developing. While there hasn't been anything as dramatic when your saying “Ginny laid tucked between her wizards’ legs“ those two are both evidently thinking of themselves as a couple. Also Harry is starting to relax around Pansy. Good side plot with Nott's attempt to shift the focus of the tracker spell. A lot of angst all around but well written and very convincing. Draco is obviously going to be nervous for quite a while understandable.
Interesting idea for why their activities weren't mentioned in the magic history book. It sounds a bit dark when your saying they needed to be there and their presence made things worse, with more killings as a result, although all too probable with the clear evidence the locals have of the actual presence of witches. Possibly could also be argued that in the longer run it might make things better overall as the trials ended up repulsing so many people in the longer run.
In terms of the next location my 1st thought is the 80 years war of Dutch Independence, which would fit with the timing and another nasty period of conflict and bigotry as well. Could be somewhere else of course as probably other conflicts that would be about 80 years in duration.
The fact that Joseph and Julia are heading back to England and then the parchment lit up with the next puzzle suggests that at least their finished here and one out of the five tasks have been completed.
One thought that occurred to me. Did you have Harry take on that role of trying to link up with them as a way so that when they do get home at least their friends and family have a good idea of what's gone on, especially in terms of the fact their going to be two close couples that would otherwise have shocked most of the people who knew them? I know that by causing [a lot of] problems for him its helping it getting Pansy close to him but it also serves as a way of avoiding too much shock when they get home.
This story is amazing so far. Always so excited for sundays.
I believe the next era to be the American Civil war. Specifically Gettysburg.
I just read this all today and it is brilliant... the history you are writing around, their emotions along with their developing relationships with the whole group including the family & friends left behind... the characters you decided to include is greatness and I'm so excited with the wonderful music lyrics you have included!!