timmerator posted a comment on Friday 5th September 2008 12:52pm

Damn!! I just hope he's gentle when he has to kill the whore in the hat (so to speak) wink wink nudge nudge... good story this is like my third time through and it just gets better and better.

Good on you!
Tim

JBern replied:

I'm glad the story stands the test of rereading.   Hope you like the just released chapter 16.~Jim

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 6:14am

Great chapter, lots of excitement. Thanks for sharing it with us.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delay in replying.~Jim

warpwizard posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 4:30am

Very good chapter. The Mr. Pronghorn bits are more amusing with each new violation of Fleur's privacy. Great cliffie, I'm anticipating seeing what happens and that's all you can ask for. Congrats on the writing sale.

JBern replied:

Thanks for the continued support.   Sorry for the delay in replying.   I'm finally catching up.~Jim

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Monday 1st September 2008 3:17am

First off, congratulations on the kid.

Second, so good to see this continued and that Harry retains his ability to think around Fleur. The staff fight with Harry and Oliver was fun, especially as Harry wasn't brilliant at it instantly (one of those fanfic things that can really annoy me).

Fleur's relative hotness was hilarious. I imagine it's a small variation between "inferno" and "scorching".

Poor Neville. Always good to see the return of the Bloody Baron. The scenes on the boat were good fun too. It's nice to know that HJ is so utterly prepared to make the traitors suffer.

LOL at the Hat, who is still my favourite character, for his three fingered salute and his "fear me now bitches!".

The Golem was terrific fun. I hadn't expected Harry to win it quite like that. However, the end was killer. I love the way he is under veritaserum. Excellent chapter. More please.

JBern replied:

I'm guessing you'll like 16 more than Monkey.   It has more of a "chick flick" feel to it.   Thanks for all the reviews.   There's an original one shot up today from me.   Check it out when you get a chance.~Jim

AutumnKatie posted a comment on Sunday 31st August 2008 4:06pm

Great chapter! And congratulations on your new baby girl!

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim

Illusia posted a comment on Thursday 28th August 2008 7:31am

Yep. Impressive is the word of the day. You certainly pack a talent. :)

JBern replied:

Thank you very much.   Apologies for the long delayed reply.~Jim

Fenris Ulf posted a comment on Thursday 28th August 2008 6:40am

Awesome chapter! Thanks for the update :) I loved HJ's Golem and his solution of blowing everything up seems perfect for him. I can't wait for more of the hats sarcasm

Rob

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

darthme1011 posted a comment on Wednesday 27th August 2008 7:09pm

very cool love this take on harrys charicter

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

The Crow posted a comment on Wednesday 27th August 2008 12:40am

Even for some twenty something(HJ) and 17 year old conversing I find them to speak rather - beyond their years, or just oddly on occasion.
A little formal, but open and frank and quite suave from both sides.
I could so easily imagine James Bond and some femme fatale in their shoes.

"I changed my mind. Fortunately, I don't fall to pieces around her and have that luxury."

"Yes, but why Monsieur Bond ? Because of your friend?"
Lol.
JBern dialogues is certainly it's own thing.
But no real complaints, I enjoy the verbal sparring as much as the physical.

I never hit my growth spurt till 14 but damn Jim, Harry seems so runty, I picture him to be rather short of stature, I s'pose he'll be looking up at Aimee? XD.
Meh, he needs some limitations I s'pose...
But hey, that's why there's a sequel right?
More Lie, Okay with me.

Congrats on the pro sales man, and the baby girl.
If all goes well you may be able to stay at home with the baby and a pen while us suckers leave for work.

Cheers man.

JBern replied:

Good review.   Sorry I've been so far behind.   There will be a sequel to Lie.   Lie will end somewhere around chapter 24 or 25.   I'll take a few months of and then start the sequel.~Jim

Riven posted a comment on Tuesday 26th August 2008 5:40am

Awesome, cant wait for the next chapter.
please hurry with the next update.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

CosmosGravitation posted a comment on Tuesday 26th August 2008 4:55am

I'm sure you must be getting tired of hearing this, but it's good, as usual.

Noticed Fleur was against the idea of asking Bill to the dance, so Harry's gambit seems like it paid off to some degree. Wonder how upset Bill is and if he traced it back to Harry.

Fleur is going to be pissed when she finds out Harry is Pronghorn. I'm cringing already.

Harry's flirting fairly heavy with Aimee? Thought he might have decided not to pursue her at all when he found out she had a boy friend, even with the dance. Guess she hasn't exactly shot Harry down completely and it sounds like she's not too happy with her boyfriend, so can't blame him too much.

Nice that Harry got his ass kicked in staff duels. Nobody wins them all.

Wasn't made clear which characters were in the tent with Harry when he was being questioned. The other champions? Scrimgeour? Seems like some sort of official from the Ministry would be there. I'm wondering if there's a chance someone will try to have them shipped off to Azkaban. I'm sure there will be be big waves either way.

I noticed on the DLP people were tossing out suggestions for the title of the sequel. If you want to stick with the "I've Lived" moniker you could substitute a synonym for Lie. Such as "The Deception I've Lived", or "The Illusion I've Lived." My examples don't have quite the same meaning or "umph" of "Lie", so maybe you won't want to switch it around. Either way, I'm sure you'll come up with something... you're the writer.

Congrats on the sale and progeny, looking forward to the next installment.

JBern replied:

Hope chapter 16 cleared all this up.   I'm finally going back after roughly 9 weeks and answering all my reviews.   Thanks a bunch for all of yours.~Jim

Nexus posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 11:34pm

You once again proved why this is the only fic that I am still reading after giving up fanfiction.

JBern replied:

Well hopefully you came back for chapter 16.   Thanks for the review.~Jim

lol posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 9:32pm

UPDATE SOON PLZ

AND BUNGLE IN JUNGLE

DUDE

YOU

ROCK
I CHECK THIS WEBSITE JUST TO SEE IF YOU UPDATED

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Will update as fast as practical.~Jim

loadmeup posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 5:13pm

onds to finish the course. I smile and watch the overall leader board change as Potter replaces Delacour at the top spot. All that's left is the verification under truth serum and I'll collect my slightly used pen

Wasn't Aimee the leader until then. There you say that Delacour (Fleur) is the leader and he replaces.

JBern replied:

I meant overall leader in the competition.   Thanks for the review sorry for the 9 weeks in between your review and my reply.~Jim

Jimbocous posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 4:41pm

Let the storm commence indeed :)

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim

Mark Blaine posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 12:12pm

Good work. I really want to see Dumble's reaction to this.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

Darryn posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 9:43am

Spectacular Chapter! & Congrats on the Daughter

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

DvorakQ posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 8:20am

Gratz to both you and your wife on the new baby. Color me surprised that Amelia managed to get the sack, I thought for sure that she had too much dirt on the rest of the ministry to go quietly.

As usual, I'm looking forward to the resulting chaos from your cliffie. Your... evil cliffies that make me come back for more

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.~Jim

Ravenclawchaser68 posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 5:29am

Fantastic chapter! Great dialogue, and the creativity of your action sequences continues to impress. I do worry a little at the way HJ is accumulating enemies so rapidly, but if that's what needs to happen for him to face a believable challenge, that's fine. Congratulations on selling another piece of work, and thanks for writing this!
Jay
P.S. I imagine your betas will catch it, but I noticed that geist is spelled giest about half the time throughout the chapter

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for the long delayed reply.   Hope you liked chapter 16.   Enemy accumulation can be a very bad thing indeed.~Jim

Anthony May posted a comment on Monday 25th August 2008 5:26am

Oh how absolutely delightful! I love the story even the vulgar and filthy language from hat is surprisingly beneficial to your whole creation. Can't wait for the next update - JBern Rocks!!!!!

JBern replied:

Almost caught up with all those overdue replies.   Thanks for your review.~Jim