gadriam posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 7:01am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

A short review then.
As usual, brilliant, and the frustration shines brightly. I'm a bit curious about the side bet, though. Fleur won the contest, but HJ won the duel. One for the judges, i think.
Go on. Get published.

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JBern replied:

The bet will be covered next chapter.   There's a tease of 12 in the forums here and on DLP.~Jim

QOShea posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 6:11am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

This was an entertaining chapter. Good luck with your novel!

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim

luisfe posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 5:56am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Best of luck in your RL work!

Very nice chapter, though I agree with the people who think that little Dray-dray got off too easily. One has to wonder, however, if there will be consequences within Hogwarts for Draco's cheating, other than what the Goblet does. Are the other three houses going to unite against the little idiot who cost their school a win against the french? Is Slytherin so badly against HJ that they will be happy that Draco sabotaged him even when it screws over Hogwarts?

I can't wait for the next chapter!

JBern replied:

Lie 12 will  be out in about 10 days.   You have a good point about the relations within the other houses.~Jim

Blocker posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 5:43am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Hey, whats this Dead Eye about??

JBern replied:

Visit the jbern.fanficauthors.net page and you'll see a description of all my original works.~Jim

taxzombie posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:59am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

An excellent chapter as always. I'm curious as to how the bet is going to be handled now what with Harry winning but having to forfeit. Will they call it a draw? As for Malfoy, your mention of the Cur's Mark gives me hope. Love to read where that was the punishment.

Your redition of Harry is one of the most interesting ones I've had the pleasure to read.

Thank you again for posting your tales.

JBern replied:

Maybe you'll get to break out that branding iron...

Thanks again.   Have a fun but busy tax season...~Jim

Aelita posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:48am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Damn, stinks that you won't really be updating for a while, and I can't wait for the next chapters of both of your stories, but good luck on your novel! Finish it quickly so you can update this! Thanks for a great chapter!

JBern replied:

I'll get working on it as soon as I respond to these reviews.~Jim

Erik Wiggins posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:38am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

I just love HAT he is getting better and better, you have given life and depth to this character that is second to none!

JBern replied:

The Hat is a force to be reckoned with...

Jim

Ravenclawchaser68 posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:31am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Wow, after this chapter you can take as long as you want with the next one. Absolutely hilarious. I hardly stopped laughing from the line where Harry objected that he wasn't the one arguing with a magical hat all the way through the end of the chapter. Watching the hat take on people who really deserve it is just extremely satisfying.

The actual duels were well done, too. I liked Harry's and Fleur's the best, but the others were interesting as well. Having the Hat bait Fleur as a way of distracting Harry from his fixation on Krum was a very nice touch as well. The level of thought you've put into this shows, and it's impressive.

So between the solid action scenes, and me laughing my ass off, that's definitely one of the absolute best chapters of fanfic I've ever read. You've definitely earned a break, and most of the other writers I read update less than once every couple months anyway, so if anyone complains you can tell them from me to shut up. Thanks for writing!
Jay

JBern replied:

Congrats, you're my official complaint department!   Glad you enjoyed the chapter.   There's a tease of 12 on the forums and the rest of the chapter is just about finished.

I'd love to take as long as I want, but I really want to get the 1st draft of the novel complete.   John and I have written it in modular fashion so that the first 60 k is already being edited.   My timedable is 1-2 months for final edits and another for month for typsetting and final aproval.

Jim

vasilis01 posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:16am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

I love the hat. Excellent chapter though i didn't like the forfeit.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Glad you enjoyed it.~Jim

razor_M posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 4:11am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

fuckin' awesome as always!

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim

morriganscrow posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 2:57am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

That was lovely!
I do hope Draco gets either a flogging or a Cur's Mark - administered by Harry!
Still love the Hat.

JBern replied:

I'll keep it in mind.~Jim

Mark Blaine posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 2:57am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Good work. Harry in a schoolgirl uniform picture will really give reason for Draco revenge. PS. You don't have time to answer, finish "Dead Eye".

JBern replied:

I'll answer anyway.   HJ will probably have some additional revenge in mind for some of the people who've been crossing him as of late...~Jim

rune1806 posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 2:54am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

What a great twist, Malfoy getting into the mix was totaly unforseen and great. Well done the action was Jbern doing what you do best. Good luck with the book post a link when it is ready so we can buy it.

JBern replied:

Trust me, I will.   You'll be hard pressed to shut me up about it when it comes out.   I thought killing off characters is what I did best.?~Jim

that1 posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 2:39am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

"... judge your pathetic crotch droppings."

Wow! Go hat, don't old back. Tell us what you really mean!

JBern replied:

Nukular Winter deserves credit for the crotch droppings comment.   Glad you liked it.~Jim

Taegeous posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 1:42am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Good chapter. I like Harry's "duel to the death" response. Time to start playing hardball.

My initial reaction was disappointment because, once again, Harry got shafted and the bad guys are going to get away with it. But I'm betting you will rectify that in coming chapters, at least I'm hoping so.

Good luck on the original novel.

JBern replied:

Thanks for the good wishes.   I'll be working on it extensively after I finish replying.   Chapter 12 will be out shortly.~Jim

bauer posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 1:38am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

A long awaited fix to cure what ails the masses. It may be a bit disappointing to know that there will be another waiting period, but I for one, am definitely interested in your original works. Good luck on your writing and looking forward to Dead Eye.

JBern replied:

Well thank you for the good luck.   I'll take all I can get.   The wait won't be much longer than the wait for Lie 11.~Jim

joeBob posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 1:26am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Fine chapter, thanks.

It is very infuriating reading the level of injustice you portray. "Straightforward" duels would've been plenty!
Good stories are about overcoming obstacles. So far, HJ is mostly getting his arse handed to him by cheats and criminals.

When is HJ going to permanently deal with Draco and Snape (and perhaps a couple others) who continue to get away with great harm, approaching attempted murder in severity?

HJ should take a few, after-hours minutes to dispose of some enemies.

JBern replied:

The payback starts in chapter 12.   Stay tuned.~Jim

Meghan posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 1:21am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

:) Draco Malfoy is in the fire, Harry's coming for him... he better beware bwuahahaa. I can't wait for the Weasley Twins to get their due and swallow crow when they finally apologize for being jerks/assholes.

JBern replied:

They may not get the chance to apologize.~Jim

Wonderbee31 posted a comment on Saturday 8th March 2008 12:23am for Appearances Can Be Revealing

Well, so Draco decides to be an idiot again(honestly, he seems less nemisis, and more moronic comedy relief, like Ron with better hair) and looking forward to the Goblet's decision(heck, why couldn't it be confounded to throw out something really harsh just for poor 'ol Lucky) or maybe something to get the whole family. Guess Harry will have to wear the dress since he technically lost, should be a fun picture for Sirius, and wonder what it will be that causes Fleur to warm up to Harry.

JBern replied:

Glad you liked the chapter.   The next one is almost done.~Jim

romero posted a comment on Friday 7th March 2008 11:50pm for Appearances Can Be Revealing

That was a great duel between Harry and Fleur. I loved the Hat's take on everything. Poor Harry..does this mean he'll have to dress in a Beauxbatons uniform — a female one?

JBern replied:

The answer to the bet is coming soon.~Jim