Michael63 posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:40pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Wow!

That's my first thought after finishing this chapter for the first time. Then I realized that I liked it so much that I went back and immediately read it again!

I lot of things that I've been anticipating came to a head in this chapter, and I loved it. One after the other you had Fleur learning of Harry's animagus form, Harry's confrontation with the Geist, and my favorite part, some actual romantic interaction between Harry and Fleur. For the first time in the whole story they are both on the same page with regards to each other. I don't expect it to be smooth sailing for them from here, but after all the dancing around to get to this point, I hope they don't immediately backslide next chapter.

It also deserves mentioning that I'm really loving this version of Harry, or should I say HJ? He's just fun to read, and makes me glad that the story is told from his point of view, because he's my favorite character in this story. With Fleur's character growth (seen through Harry's eyes) in these last few chapters, she has become a close 2nd.

Thank you for the rapid update! Your news of a sequel cheers me, because even though this story is drawing to a close it means there will be more to look forward to from this universe. But it also fills me with dread that this story will end on a massive cliffhanger! I hope that that won't be the case, especially if there's to be a large time between when we readers get the last chapter of this story and the first chapter of the sequel. I hope that doesn't happen, and am fully willing to beg if it would help!

Thanks for sharing the story so far with us, and I eagerly look forward to more.

JBern replied:

I've actually written the epilogue to this already.   I don't think it's going to be a massive cliffhanger, but you'll have to wait and see.

Hope I continue to impress you.~Jim

pontfirebird73 posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:34pm for The Geist and the Grotto

fantastic chapter!!

JBern replied:

Thanks.~Jim

ruby tripton posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:33pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Loved the chapter overall. I think the dinner could have been worse for both HJ and Fleur, but apparently Victor just really lacks creativity. I am hoping to see Draco get his comeuppance (pleasepleaseplease...I hate the snot rag).
And what would a chapter be without HJ getting injured?

looking forward to more...

JBern replied:

HJ hasn't been injured in quite awhile.   I think you're exagerating.   Unless you count the Dykstra shuffle, but that was more of a "procedure".

Jim

Wolfric posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:29pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Impressive chapter. I especially like the ghost battle. The long awaited scene with Fluer is sweet. The whole chapter is high energy which I like. Thanks for writing. W.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   I hope I can top it with the next chapter.~Jim

noylj posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:28pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Very good chapter. Nice to see that Minnie and Bumbles are as clueless as ever.Hoggy is lucky if it is the best magical school in Scotland.
Nice to see Harry getting somewhere. This is not the end of this story, is it?

JBern replied:

No, it's got about 5-6 chapters left and I'm tabling my other stories until I'm finished with this one.~Jim

M. R. Moore posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:09pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Well, I took a moment to add "Horror, Humor, and Heroes" to my Amazon Wish List, being the epitome of the streotypical poor college student is not a good thing.

Excellent chapter, as all ways. I think if Fleur and Hat did travel documentaries, I would definately buy it... Actually, a book of proverbs and general "Wisdom" by Hat would be good too.. Though we might have to keep them out of the hands of little children.

Either way, keep up the good work...

JBern replied:

The e-book will only be $3 and will be available no later than April 1st.~Jim

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:06pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Great battle with the ghosts. No doubt Harry's injuries will screw him up a bit in the next contest--can't make it too easy. :-)

Nice progress with Fleur, too. Giving them a crisis together to bond over worked well.

I ordered a copy of your book, too. :-)

JBern replied:

Thanks for ordering the book.   Don't forget to leave a review at Amazon and tell me what you think.

Next chapter in about 10 days.~Jim

Jon posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 4:00pm for The Geist and the Grotto

I'm guessing his medical condition will handicap him tomorrow....
You certainly loved to throw all our guesses off as to how, when and why HJ reveals his Animagus.. =)
And I'm certainly curious as to how Krum got last place... but it would make good speculation material at DLP.. =)
Good chapter, although the part with the twins was kinda.. depressing, since I'll rather the twins not gain anything out of the prank war...
I really love this more than TML, here's hoping to a continuation of Lie ASAP

JBern replied:

It's a good bet that HJ's injury won't help him.   Krum's just not very good at wards.   Next chapter of this one in about 10 days.~Jim

RevolXadda posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 3:56pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Great chapter, and I'm glad to hear about the Kindle version.

JBern replied:

http://www.amazon.com/Horror-Humor-and-Heroes/dp/B001U3Y94Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1235672403&sr=1-1

Kindle version is available.~Jim

Jason Karr posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 3:56pm for The Geist and the Grotto

It is nice that Harry helped nev's mom.

JBern replied:

Glad you liked it.   Next chapter in about 10 days.~Jim

Khadon posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 3:56pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Excellent chapter. It had everything I've come to expect from this fic. Humor, some action, a little bit of Harry/Fleur. A great piece of writing.

JBern replied:

Thanks for the compliments.~Jim

Alvin Au posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 3:51pm for The Geist and the Grotto

FANTASTIC CHAPTER!!

the fight with the Geist was supertastic and the resulting scene with Fleur was lovey-dovey-tastic...

I can't wait till their relationship is open knowledge and the reactions around them to this development...

Please keep up the good work and hope to see updates soon!!

Take care!!

JBern replied:

Glad you liked it.   Next chapter in about 10 days.~Jim

Alex00 posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 3:16pm for The Geist and the Grotto

Wonderful stuff.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Next chapter in about 10 days.~Jim