Brigrove posted a comment on Monday 9th March 2009 5:41pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

The scenes with Molly in the hospital were brilliant and very touching, as was Harry's letter to "his family" via Penny.

I loved the confrontation with Dumbledore and the others over Spell Mongering.

A great chapter

GryffindorDragon posted a comment on Monday 23rd February 2009 8:47am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

"Having you unavailable has made the schedule tight today." - ?? If Dumbledore is using Luna and Ginny, non-Paladin participants for visits, why would the schedule become tight? Dumbledore would simply not have to use Ginny or Luna for a visit, right?
I like the translating Magnifying Glass -- seems very creative.
Would David be given care of the sheep alone at such a young age? He was probably well into his teens then.

FenrisWolf posted a comment on Friday 6th June 2008 9:12pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Good chapter; a bit wordy and expository at points, but it was necessary background to set the stage for your version of the HP universe.

One little quibble. I know the heavy Christian theme in this story reflects your own beliefs and that's fine, readers who are turned off by the same can always go elsewhere if it becomes too much for them, but I do quibble at the all-caps LORD in the prayer. Keep in mind that in netspeak all caps is shouting, and at least to me that's how Father William comes across, all peaceful and monklike until he suddenly shouts out "LORD!" in the middle of a sentence. It's a little distracting, and while it may be good Bible, it seems to me to be bad storytelling. Your congregation is already in the pews, reverend, no need to shout at us to get our attention....

Muirnin Cocan posted a comment on Saturday 11th November 2006 5:49am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Aaran,

First of, Thanks for writing The Granger Defense. I am a huge Harry and Hermione fan. My motto has always been I ship what is RIGHT over what is Easy ... or in other words ... Choose the Right.

I first became acquainted with your work based ironically on your use of Hermione's mother's name - Madge ... quite an unusual name and not very well known especially here in the United States unless you are a big fan of Madonna's.

Madge was my own mother's name ... she has been gone for these last 20 years - may she rest in peace. I began to be intrigued in the background that you created for Hermione's parents Ted and Madge are unique and marvelous characters and I love seeing them especially in action.

Your Paladin Program is very interesting, I do hope that you will post more of this marvellous story soon (The Granger Defense) As I said, I am a H/Hr shipper - I find shipping Harry with Ginny more on the lines of incest due in part because she looks like his mother minus the green eyes and the fact that he is in all ways a Weasley in all things but blood. To me it is not the RIGHT way to a relationship.

Your back story has been very interesting in regards to Ted's Military career as well as some of the other character's past histories. I have read what you wrote about Harry lecturing Hermione about Spell Mongoring *LOL* that was delightful too.

I can't wait to see what else you have planned for this story.

Take care and look forward to more of your work. For now, I am going to go back to working on my NaNoWriMo project and hope for one day to be able to post my work on FFA.

As Always,
Muirnin Cocan

Princess Fictoria posted a comment on Thursday 9th November 2006 8:53am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Excellent chapter... I also noticed that you have this story on firewhiskey... I am glad that you are keeping both updated. I like that site, but I love this one as well.

The responses from people regarding the mongering of spells is rather interesting. I love how Harry is dragging his contemporaries into logical thinking... even if it is kicking and screaming!

Post more soon, please.

Prince Charon posted a comment on Sunday 5th November 2006 6:46am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Interesting.

Thank you for the update.

More soon, please.

Jenni posted a comment on Thursday 2nd November 2006 4:33am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

A most excellent chapter and worth waiting for.

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Tuesday 31st October 2006 11:34am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Great chapter! Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Fernir posted a comment on Monday 30th October 2006 1:58am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Aaron, as always, your writing gives the reader a lot to think about. You have a powerful style which is very effectively used in your description of how Harry deals with his emotional baggage. This chapter is a very welcome continuation of a very intriguing idea; to your merit you seem to be doing it much more than justice.

I am looking forward to reading the conversations Harry has about Spell Mongering.

Cheers,
Fernir

Ken Warner posted a comment on Saturday 28th October 2006 1:10pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

thanks so much for updating here - this is where i 1st saw your works and learned to love and admire them. Your ability to be internally consistant while respecting canon, and clarifying obscurities in it at the same time is truly remarkable.

thanks for the wonderful story - I am excited to see how you work around the differing maturity levels to get Harry and Hermione together here.
Warmest regards

TxA_GunFighter posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 11:02pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Good chapter.

gunny

Anaknisatanas posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 2:50pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Oh wow, I loved this update. I'm so curious about Spell Mongering and everything to do with it. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Crys posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 12:46pm for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Father Martin not shoving religion down Harry's throat is a good idea. He's simply there and willing to discuss nearly anything Harry asks of him.

Harry growling at the group was fun.

Looking forward to the discussion with AD. Let's see how open-minded he really can be when slapped in the face by what he's been raised to believe is a Dark Art.

The magical theory stuff is fun to read. Having a foil in the Grangers there makes it easy to explain to us dumb (muggle) readers.

Looking forward to the next chapter.

David Thacker posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 11:35am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Was any of this posted befor you finished?

Uldihaa posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 9:40am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Damn, I like this story! I love the idea of Spell Mongering. I wonder if the reason someone has to buy a Mongered spell is because it's bound to it's creator and by giving something both see as valuable it acts as something like a primitive ritual of transferrance? I think you mentioned this earlier, but I can't remember ;p

Looks like Harry might be having a whole new set of problems with the 'visits' since he's now further along, if you go buy the way he acted with Hermione's 'visit'. I'm really looking forward to seeing more.

This fic is truely a delight to read.

Patches posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 8:37am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

I really like this chapter. It covers a lot of ground. I really like Father Martin. What a great character you have developed. I'm glad Dumbledore recognized his misconceptions about spell mongering in relationship to Harry. I look forward to their discussion. I also look forward to Harry talking to Hermione about his feelings for her. This should help develope that part of this story. I'm glad Ted Granger is being such a help to the wizards. He is bringing a new perspective to what they think they know! Thanks for writing. I look forward to your next update.

Thanks, pms

Gardengirl posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 7:24am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

Delightful read, thanks for sharing!

Kinsfire posted a comment on Thursday 26th October 2006 6:18am for Chapter Ten - Sanctuary

To quote Adam Savage of Mythbusters "Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!"

This was an excellent chapter. I can see that this process will eventually lead Harry to the faith of his parents, but I can deal with it done this way. It doesn't feel heavy-handed, as opposed to ones I've seen on other sites.

Personally, my favourite part was Harry tearing the entire group a new one. Unfortunately, Ron is going to need a 'growing up experience', I suspect, or else he'll lose that friendship he has with Harry. Sad as it is to say, Ron learned bigotry from his parents.

Dumbledore appears to have gained some insight, and the others will trust him.

Except Moody. I don't honestly see Moody trusting Harry. Paradoxically, I see the grizzled ex-Auror trusting everything he learned growing up and judging Harry off that.

I await the next chapter eagerly.