Frank Hacklander posted a comment on Wednesday 28th November 2007 2:02am for Censure and Sensibility

In this phrase "useless tits will," I think you meant to use the word "twits," but, then again, perhaps not. I would probably pluralize "disappointment" in the phrase "a series of disappointment." Quibbles aside, this was a great chapter. Recycling names from TFCD, e.g. Aimee, could also prove interesting to the extent you develop those characters. In short, a boffo performance. Can't wait for the next one.

JBern replied:

Nope - useless tits was the correct phrase.   Aimee will have a bit of a role.   I think you'll enjoy.   Next chapter before Xmas.   TML chapter 4 coming soon.~Jim

Viridian posted a comment on Wednesday 28th November 2007 1:58am for Censure and Sensibility

Interesting. It's very well written, but I have to admit that I get so annoyed and frustrated on this Harry's behalf that I almost don't want to read any more.

It's a sign that you are doing a very good job of sucking me into the story and getting me to empathize with the characters, but I almost want to hold off on reading the new chapters until I'm sure there is some conflict resolution going on. Otherwise, reading a chapter like this, and knowing it will be a while until more comes out, leaves me with the psychological equivalent of blue balls.

Does that make sense?

JBern replied:

I just had to skip down and reply to this one before I head out the door for work.   "The psychological equivalent of blue balls" is one of the most amusing lines I've seen in a long time and I am in regular contact with Nonjon, so that says something!

Like I said in one of the reviews currently up at the top provoking an emotional response whether it is mirth or even frustration is the goal of writing - aside from cash, but since that isn't going to happen I'll settle for this.   You do it often enough to your readers.   I recall me chiding you in NoFP about since the kiddies Occlumency was improving, Snapes Legilimency should also improve to some extent since prior to that he wasn't meeting any real resistance.   One of those until you have to really work at it you won't improve things.

Regards,

Jim

Ravenclawchaser68 posted a comment on Wednesday 28th November 2007 1:37am for Censure and Sensibility

Definitely more sucked back in than sucked. The hat was certainly in fine form in this chapter, and I would agree that you write a pretty good Skeeter. I like the broom race to start the tournament, and I'll be looking forward to see what else you come up with. I'm also glad that HJ isn't just going to give up the map without a thought. I'm curious to see what effects that will have. Thanks for writing.
Jay

JBern replied:

Hopefully, I'll be able to pull off an exciting broom race and really make it interesting.   Thanks for the review.   Next up is TML 4, but chapter 9 of this one will be done before Xmas.~Jim