Oh wow...You have legit left me speachless with this chapter. I love the song choice and I can definitely see how it works better when imagining everything in slow motion. It made it all that much more impactful. But wow. So much happened and I have no idea where to even begin.
Let's start with the people in the present- Poor Narcissa, I really just want to jump through the screen and hug her tightly. Theo too that poor kid. And Thorfinn! I never expected him of all people to care for Harry as if he was like his own son during that moment. Really gave me a new perspective on him.
For the people in the past- Holy shitball Hermione! I did not know she had it in her to not only murder two people but oh god that threat she gave to Ann! Ruthless and scary and I am so proud! (sheds tear) And my lord we can't forget Ginny letting the girl know how Draco would have killed them all if she had outed Hermione instead. This whole chapter left me with goosebumps! I love it! And way to go Blaise for taking charge and knowing what to do to help heal Draco. But I think my favorite part of this whole chapter is Hermione helping calm Draco with that memory. Also the memories before subtly showing her how long Draco has liked her and protected her. And GOD DAMN that manor scene where you described how Draco was pushing Hermione out! I invisioned the whole thing and it was AMAZING! I honestly have no idea how you write all this but girl you are freaking awesome! I can't wait to see what happens next chapter and I am super happy people are giving you the credit you deserve. I'm assuming its on another site as it appears to be mainly myself and one other person on here and I have seen this story on fanfiction where you have over 150 followers! Congrats on that! Thats amazing! I would create an account on there but I want to make sure people on this site know how great this story is and to review reivew review because you deserve it for all the hard work you have put into this fic.
Keep it up! I wish this could be published as the 8th book to the HP series! It's that good people! Read it and leave a review to let your authors know how fantastic they are doing!
Well that was a lot messier than I was expecting and not sure how that's not going to cause a lot of butterflies. Expecting something more subtle but then as the old adage goes no plan survives contact with the enemy. The fact that two witch-hunters [aka perverted sadists] have been killed along with the clear evidence of witchcraft – which will include the use of black magic i.e. smoke bombs – and the rescue of a proven witch is likely to fan the flames of hatred and bigotry even further.
Also I'm concerned about the future of Joseph and Julia. Not sure how the gang are going to resolve that, as the locals are convinced [rightly in this case] have helped the 'witches'.
I had a feeling that Hermione was going to lose it at some point once she got some idea what has happened to Draco. Didn't think it would go as far as killing people, especially so brutally. Suspect that will have an impact on her later on.
The plight that Draco has been in and the effects of the mind link means that Hermione really understands how much he cares about her and also increasingly vice versa. So hopefully once this mess is sorted out that will be one big building block towards getting them both together and home.
Like the proposition by Joseph to Ginny as it really surprised her and made her think. Never going to happen with the cultural difference and the fact that Ginny was already suspected as a witch before this chapter but a good little twist.
Hopefully they can save both themselves and the other innocents.
I can 100% tell that you have really put some serious time and research into this story! I can't even begin to think about how much work it takes to not only write a fantastic story normally but the details of the accents and languages you write in to bring the era to life! Simply amazing! You are truely gifted in this field, I don't care what anyone says! This chapter was heartbreaking, scary, exciting, funny, well at the end of course not the torture part lol. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love that each chapter is long like a real book that helps hold me over and I love how enthalling each scene is. I hope Hermione, Blaise, and Ginny can save Draco in time and I hope he forgives them for taking so long. I can't wait to see how they plan to rescue him with smoke bombs! I just hope they don't mess up the past in doing so. And poor Harry man. That kid just can not catch a break! But my heartbreak really lies with Narcissa as she had to watch her son get tortured in front of her through Harry. God poor everyone in this story. I can't imagine the mental effects this will have on everyone. They will all need each other to get through this and jesus this was just the first era! I am truely afraid for the 4 in the past that have to go through 4 more time periods! I wonder if they will be in other countries or just America as I feel Ginny's comment about how America does not have a pretty past a few chapters ago is a clue. Sunday honestly cant come soon enough! Keep up the great work! You are amazing!
Ugh that was bad. All too common unfortunately for what humans throughout history have too often inflicted on each other but still very nasty. And yet probably some way from the worst that could have been inflicted. Very uncomfortable for Harry undergoing all the pain and suffering that Draco is. [Presumably he doesn't also experience the pleasant bits else it could be awkward for him facing Hermione when all this is completed given what's probably going to be happening at some stage.] ;)
I like the way Julia stood up to her father and helped remove his doubts so that he was willing to help hide them when the rest of the mob came around. Also the red herring of the black stallion as I assumed initially that was Blaise's disguise.
Had a brief look on Wiki, my version of Hermione's magic book, ;) to get a better idea of what went on and how Draco could be rescued without too many butterflies. Of course none of the group are mentioned as being among the accused. I'm wondering if they can actually get away with rescuing him subtly with assorted invisibility and mind/control/memory wiping spells so that no one, or at least none of the villains actually remember any details of the group and Draco's arrest. Or at least little enough that there's no lasting memory and hence no problems for Julia and Joseph, which might be a problem if they do make a fairly dramatic rescue as the assorted fanatics are likely to look for more victims and quite possibly targetting them as the 'witches' who escaped were 'obviously' aided by the pair.
The other issue is that the curse seems to relate to things they must do and some interaction with the assorted members of Osiris's family and not sure that's been fully completed yet. Unless its a case of Draco managing to produce an Incorporeal Patronus, possibly demonstrating to him and also Hermione that he has really reformed from his younger days.
One other point is that Ann Putnam, although she dies young by modern standards has another ~25 years ahead of her. Although she seems to have suffered from a lot of health problems, possibly brought on by the stress of her activities during this period. Also she was the only one of the accusers to later retract her claims and apologise for her actions.
Oh my God! Poor Draco...poor Harry...poor everyone! I have a strong feeling your Content Warning is about to come in to play very soon and it has me completely worried for everyone. Not that the warning didn't come into play in Pompeii but Salem is a whole new ball game! Im scared but at the same time extremely excited for next chapter. I wonder if the group knows yet that Julia is the ancestor or maybe even Joesph as he seems nice enough to allow 4 complete strangers into his home with his daughter around. Ann sure as hell is not innocent yet bold that trashy little bimbo. I know she's 12 but damn I really hate her! I hope someone shuts her up and soon and I really hope it's Hermione who does it. Though an angry Ginny who seems protective of the blonde as well after they made up back in the ice age would be a good fit to make ann see the error of her ways. Even Blaise as we have yet to see him really angry. God this story is good! Keep up the great work!
Oops! Well that did it. Just the thing when your in Salem in the middle of the witch trials, to start casting spells Draco! Especially when a very poisonous little bitch can see it. Its going to be messy now.
Not sure why Hermione still seems so much in denial and it has fouled things up here. Can't see Draco being so reckless if he hadn't been so upset. Also since Draco has been seized I would expect that the villagers will be after the rest of the party. No doubt assuming that their all involved in some dark magic, given their suspicious arrival and the ongoing witch trials.
It sounds rather like Julia is the member of Osiris's family as she fits the description, “innocent yet bold “ Also given her reaction to Draco's Patronus I think she will risk everything and speak up in his defence. Not sure how their going to sort this mess out but be interesting to see what you come up with. From the comment about how many people Ann accused OTL it sounds like she's still got some way to go so I can't see them being able to make her responsible and stop the killings. Although that would fit in with their need “To be the change is the key “ as well as change themselves.
I'm a bit weirded out by the idea of Harry and Ron sharing a bed by the sound of it. Seems strange that even if their sharing the same room there aren't two beds there. However it was hilarious Ron finding out that it wasn't Harry he has come into contact with when he returned to their room! :D
As I may have said I'm not a great expert on the Potterverse but it sounds like Draco is surprised that he can produce a Patronus because he was formally, albeit somewhat reluctantly, a Death-eater.
Well I didn't notice any modern political references in the previous chapter, albeit that I can be pretty naive about such things. When as a youth I read Isaac Asimov's “Currents of Space” novel I utterly failed to realise it was based on plantation slavery in the old US south until reading about it a little while back which resulted in a sudden Duh!! ;) Mind you I suspect in most such cases people see what they expect/want to regardless of what you say. Wouldn't worry about it at all if I was you.
Fully agree with what you say to Keiara. I'm not exactly in the 1st flush of youth :( shall we say but still have no problem enjoying a good story.
Anyway another good chapter. Looking forward to seeing how the gang get out of this mess in the next few episodes.
Sweet Circe! Ok I know I am older and am not supposed to enjoy this as much as I do but they way you have the group travelling through time is addicting. Can not wait to see how this story concludes!
The way you are able to tell a story and make the reader feel like we are actualy in it is captivating. I love what you did with these last two time periods. Quick and to the point but still able to offer some important things along the way. Poor Harry, I can't imagine the pain he is feeling and Theo I pitty the kid as he didn't know a simple bet would land everyone where they are now. It's unfortunite. I can't wait until the next update though! If I were to guess the clue I'd say Salem. I hope I'm right becasue I haven't read a good Salem Dramione yet and I'm interested to see where and how you handle that era. I will say though that I fear for the four and hope they all make it out alive. but with how you are taking this story I'm scared one or more might be in trouble.
Very good, although I was expecting some adventures on the Queen Anne's Revenge. A bit surprised that Hermione had such a good memory of history without checking her book. I might have guessed where they we're if I remembered the name of his ship but not what it was called before and would have been only within a decade or so of the time.
Well I think I know where their going next and some idea of what they have to do. However in case by any chance I'm actually correct and you don't want me saying too much I'll send a private mail.
I know your linking up Hermione and Draco and also Ginny and Blaise but are you continuing the construction of the Slytherin-Gryffindor alliance with a Patsy-Harry link up? ;)
Ah so, you believe in the old Chinese curse - “may you live in interesting times.” So its a case of solving some riddle that they won't get until the amulet has repaired itself. Then at least 5 more leaps and issues to resolve before they can come home. With a chance if one of them does something wrong trapping all four of them in that era for the rest of their lives. Nasty.
If not giving too much away, in which case it will be wait and see - Thorfinn says he and Regulus when they were affected by the amulet the 1st place was back when it was 1st created by Osiris and they spoke to him. Is that going to happen to our 4 travellers or do you have something different planned for them?
They were lucky to avoid the 1622 massacre although it was definitely traumatic for them while also their now thinking about a possible future problem with Blaise's colour. Suspect its going to be a problem at some point, unless of course you reverse the theme and have a chapter where being white would be dangerous and Blaise has to help the other three. ;)
Anyway have to see what develops and from what Thorfinn said there's 2-3 more jumps before the amulet repairs itself, gives them the riddle and then they have at the least the 5 big ones. Looking forward to seeing what develops. :)