Bedrup posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 1:00am

Filch possesed was a really original idea. And you used it beautifully. This chapter is crammed with good stuff. Mrs Norris. The change in the jaguar. A believable Snape. Inferius tactics. Luna. Hermiones shortcomings in the idea department. And Dumbledore. Awesome. Glad to hear you ´re healthy. Hadn ´t picked up on the roumours. What a wanker.

JBern replied:

Hours later, the end of my backlog of reviews is in sight.   Yes, since you got my ff dot net reply I've been working to catch up on my backolog of unanswered reviews.   Man it's been like 4 hours!   Glad you enjoyed this chapter.   Next up is posting the Darkness finale, followed by writing Lie chapter 8 and then back to this one for some really interesting things I have in store for Ambassador Potter at his party...

Jim

in-kinsfire posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:56am

Another great chapter. Harry showing up Snape in knowledge about the dark arts, Hack wearing the bloody skin of Mrs Norris, Voldefitch.

I also have to wonder where you are going with Snape. Could he secretly be disgusted with both Voldemort and Dumbledore and is either playing both against the other or despises Dumbledore slightly less? Keeping the Dippet picture in the office as a spy is a master Slytherin move.

Please continue, and ignore the butt nuggets.

JBern replied:

I'll try to give you both a memorable Snape and Dumbledore in this story.   Thanks for the review.   Sorry form the delay in my reply - been busy.   Next chapter is coming soon.~Jim

DrT posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:47am

Harry needed a better exit line in the scene with Snape, but other than that, a good chapter. How stupid is Dumbledore in this fic, anyway? If Snape had told Dumbles about the painting it could have been far more beneficial for Snape (if really working against Voldemort).


"T"

JBern replied:

Many have said they loved the end of this chapter, but more than a few have said it felt a bit off.   Still working on the old comedic timing.   Hopefully, I can deliver a very memorable Snape and Dumbledore in this fic.   Thanks as always and best of luck on your work.~Jim

Frank Hacklander posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:44am

I think that your author notes were almost as good as the chapter itself. I am particularly appreciative of the fact that you are allowing for the possibility of Hermione's redemption given that she needs Harry more than Harry needs her. Too bad about McGonagall...but the vignette with Fleur was great. Can't wait to see if you detail Kwan's training methods again. Thanks for writing.

JBern replied:

Glad both the story and the author's notes are entertaining.   Next chapter coming soon.   I hope I continue to impress.~Jim

WNabors posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:38am

Another sweet chapter.I will really miss the Harry and McGonagle confrontation tho.As always looking forward to your next chapter.

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Glad you enjoyed the chapter.   Sorry for my delayed reply, it's been hectic around here.   Next chapter coming soon.~Jim

Fenris Ulf posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:28am

Woohoo! Another great chapter I love hack wearing mrs norris as a pelt. That has to be one of my favorite sceens in fan fiction ever. Harry/Snape insults are always fun. I can't wait for the next installment of either of your stories (october's almost over ya know :P hehehe)

JBern replied:

Sorry things are a bit backlogged as you can see from my delayed reply to this review.   The Darkness finale gets posted early this week.   I start writing Lie chapter 8 tomorrow and I'll be back to TML chapter 4 in short order.~Jim

glorfy posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:17am

Took me a moment to work out what the heck was going on, but gotta say as always, i loved it.

squib going power crazy smashing the castle?
pure win.

i half expected him to animate an army of washing implements and scrub all the students.
ill-tempered washing implements.

with friking laser beams attached to their foreheads.


err, sorry bout that, havent slept in a while.
i blaim my need to reread your entire storyine every time you release a chapter.
:P

JBern replied:

Thanks for the review.   Sorry for the 2 week delay in my reply, but things have been busy.   Writing Filch on a power trip was a highlight.   To my knowledge it's never been done before, which says quite a bit considering the insane number of stories out there.   Next chapter coming soon.~Jim

Prospero Hibiki posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:04am

A much better chapter than the last. This is of course still one of my favorite stories. And a refreshing read after a Mids shift at the Toilet Bowl. (People still laugh when I tell them about the nickname.)

Looking forward to the next.

-The Radioactive Mongoose

JBern replied:

MARF MARF MARF.   Sorry.   I've been replying to reviews for over 4 hours now to clear my backlog and the end is in sight.   Next chapter coming soon.~Jim

LordW posted a comment on Sunday 28th October 2007 12:01am

Filch as the guy to bring down Hogwarts with his raw magical power...

That's originality at it's most awesome.

JBern replied:

Four hous later, I'm just about caught up on my review reply backlog.   Thanks for the compliment.   Next chapter coming soon.   Lie chapter 8 being written first.~Jim

djbe posted a comment on Saturday 27th October 2007 11:48pm

Don't worry, unlike some othere 'dunderheads', we are patient! :D

JBern replied:

Thanks.     Sorry for the delay in my reply.   Next chapter is coming soon.   Lie chapter 8 coming first.~Jim

Darak1 posted a comment on Saturday 27th October 2007 11:39pm

Yes, an update of your N °1 fic to me, always a good thing to read on a sunday although I suppose I couldn't press you to publish the next chapter on a sunday :D

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Sorry for my delayed response.   Next chapter is coming soon.   I need to write chapter 8 of Lie first.~Jim

skulLXeon posted a comment on Saturday 27th October 2007 10:16pm

Another good chapter... the McGonagall thing is sad though... but another good chapter... and i'm looking forward to the rest of the encounters with the "backstabbers" lol... but other than that... good work as usual and see you around when you update...
whenever you feel the update is ready... =D

Adios for now...

AGX

JBern replied:

Holy crap!   4 hours later I'm caught up with the review replies.   Sorry for the delay, glad it continues to impress you.   Next chapter coming soon, but I have to write Lie chapter 8 first.~Jim

baumgal2 posted a comment on Saturday 20th October 2007 3:47pm

this story is great!

JBern replied:

Thanks.   Chapter 3 just posted.~Jim

Void Sorcerer posted a comment on Monday 8th October 2007 4:13pm

Jim, you absolute whore! How dare you leave me hanging like this.

CURCIO!!!

Apart from that, well done for now.

-Void

JBern replied:

Well, I'd love to be already done with this story too, but the darn thing won't write itself!   Anyway, I'm working on chapter 3 this week and it should be done soon.~Jim

Rebel Goddess posted a comment on Tuesday 2nd October 2007 1:54am

LOL at Fleur getting Bill where she wants him and more so at saying there's a troll and pointing at Hack. "Barely legal is still legal" was also very funny as was Hermy Funbags deflating somewhat. Excellent chapter, as you already know, though I find the ending frustrating as always. More please. Great reasoning.

JBern replied:

Sorrygotta keep those cliffhangers coming.   Chapter 3 coming soon.~Jim

007_rock posted a comment on Monday 1st October 2007 8:11pm

i am liking your stories more and more as i read them.

now that you landed Harry in some deep shit, what next? i personally vote for giving 'funbags' for a ride to Hack and then obliviating her. better if its done through 'back door'....... at the very least give all traitors hell. don't make Harry a pussy after that amazing bungle......

JBern replied:

I think you'll be pleased by chapter 3, coming soon.~Jim

penguins4me posted a comment on Monday 1st October 2007 12:08pm

You are a genius. When I think about it, the award is perfect. I am so looking forward to this story.

JBern replied:

It was one of my guesses for what would be a horcrux.   I didn't think JKR would be foolish enough to allow Voldemort to know about the Room of Requirement - and yet she did.

Which reminds me, Draco spent almost a full year in there and somehow never once just wished for a passage straight to Hogsmeade or Borgin and Burkes?   Apparently, he never needed to fix the thing in the first place!   She created a wonderful universe and I love to play in it, but the continuity errors boggle my mind.

Anyway, next chapter of this one coming soon.~Jim

rune1806 posted a comment on Monday 1st October 2007 3:41am

very nice update, kill on.

JBern replied:

I plan to.~Jim

Fenris Ulf posted a comment on Sunday 30th September 2007 12:17am

hehe I so love the Harry in this story. Interesting use of the portraits never seen one possessed before. Can't wait to see what happens next!

Rob

JBern replied:

I figured why not.   More on the portrait coming in chapter 3.   After all, we haven't seen Snape yet...~Jim

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Saturday 29th September 2007 4:41pm

While a very clever idea for letting DD screw Harry yet again, you could have at least had a conversation with Luna before springing this one!

Unless the idea is that Harry and Bill can break the oath or shift the wards or something, this is going to be a teeth-gritting annoyance.

However, if I had to guess, I'd bet that you're shooting for the 'unless you are for some reason forced out' escape clause.

Still, it's a good chapter. Thanks for sharing it with us.

JBern replied:

Action and intrigue take center stage in chapter 3.   We'll discuss oaths and wards in chapter 4.   Much to do and all that!   Thanks as always for the review.~Jim