Name: Esus reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Oct 31, 2006 07:23 am

Chapter 1


I think your description of how things changed after Dumbledore death was quite realistic. In fact, Hogwarts as itself didn’t changed at all, but the atmosphere is utterly different. Moreover, I agree with your choice about McGonagall as the new headmistress, it is the more believable one.

It’s just weird to imagine less student than before, even if I appreciate the nice touch about the laugh on the platform: young people can suffer but they still have faith into the tomorrow., And so, it easy to see there’s still something into them that allows to laugh.

I found interesting Molly’s reaction to the Trio departure and her suggestion to Ginny to move on from Harry. What makes me wonder is Ginny stubbornness about Harry: from the end of the sixth book, I saw the open window they left over their relationship in the future, but I noticed even that Ginny desire something more, that Harry can’t actually give her. She accepted the break up quite easily, agreeing with him, and I had the impression she somewhat woke up from her infatuation and saw how the real Harry was. And even if she still love him, I think she is ready to find something new, more suitable to what she is really looking for. She is a Weasley woman, you know, and she need someone near her that look at her before than everything else and that cares about family and her more than other people. And Harry won’t ever be able to do so, because since he was a little boy he had to care about others before himself (well, with the Dursley he really didn’t have the possibility of being a spoiled, self centered child, don’t you agree?). Instead, I always thought that Molly would have been the last one to dissuade her daughter from loving Harry… unless, you know, with Dumbledore’s death she changed completely her mind. Quite plausible, especially since she wants her daughter to be happy.


This time even Ginny’s quiet exclamation joined the surprised whispers erupting through the room. If she didn’t think he looked like the type to be defending against any Dark Arts, he certainly didn’t look like a Slytherin of all things. He was smiling, for Merlin’s sake!


This line is just amazing! I was stunned by the choice too! You know, a thing is knowing Pierce is a bad guy, another is believing it after the description you gave! And he is SMILING! *LOL*

I can see how all the people around were stunned by that news. What I still wonder is how he could apply for the position and how he managed to make McGonagall to hire him. There’s someone working behind we don’t know of? Or Snape told to the woman everything and so she acted according to the plan to see where things were going to? Something Dumbledore would have done…
And Ginny’s reaction to Draco… that was just stunning! I was able to feel her rage as it was mine. What I can’t possibly understand is why she’s the only one this angered about Malfoy’s presence in the school (not that I mind it, you know *grins*). Is it possible the e was the only one complaining about it? Also, I loved how you make Dean act with here: his “passive” behaviour was the right move to fight her raising temper.

So, Draco bought is way back to school. Why am I not surprised? I’m still a bit sceptical about the lack of reaction for the other students and I wonder why McGonagall didn’t say a single word about Malfoy’s presence at school. And, how comes that Dean and Colin understood immediately what was the matter, while her roommates simply ignored it? It seems as if Ginny was in a parallel dimension, were only a few people actually know what happened.

But since we all know that Draco wasn’t there because he bought his way back, but because he didn’t want to join the Dark side, I almost pity him. The poor guy came back, even knowing everybody would be against him, especially the last Weasley left at school. And when he met her, he thought of acting coolly and just ignore her… come one, that was the worst action ever! That was the best way to ignite her temper again!

Btw, I liked how you described their “meeting” and how shocked was Ginny, both by his mere presence and by his odd behaviour. I absolutely adored how you describe Draco’s rage raising and how Ginny, too busy into screaming her rage, didn’t noticed it. And I’m ready to bet that the third unknown person, breaking the stall between them, was Professor Pierce. Am I right?

Okay, that was a stupid question. I’m going to have my answer immediately, with chapter 2! Btw, I really like your style and how you can portray emotions and actions in such a realistic way. And, more important thing, I think you’re doing a great job with the characters: they are quite IC till now and so I can see that Draco and Ginny’s interaction won’t be easy at all, but that they are going to spend even too much time together.

Last thing and then I leave you. I can’t believe you actually write such a long chapter! It doesn’t happen so often and I’m so happy for it, especially because you let the narration flow with the right rhythm, without rushing thing to get straight to the end and to the important episode of the chapter (which is the closing meeting, I think). I was never bored and I think you left here and there enough detail of what it is really happening inside people and what’s waiting for us next. It is interesting that Ginny blames Draco more because of Harry disappearing than Dumbledore death. Sure, it is always the first thing she mentions, but I can easily see she is so angry basically because now she’s alone, she doesn’t feel protected and she doesn’t know what to expect from the future, especially because of the darkness coming from outside.

Btw, I can’t turn off my eyes from my monitor, you have all my attention! I’m lucky there are so many pages before I have to start and beg you for the new chapter!

Name: PassTheButterBeer90 reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Aug 10, 2006 07:57 pm

YES, YOU'RE BACK!! I'm a big fan of Misconceptions and just discovered that you wrote another. I am so into this story right now, maybe even more than Misconceptions. I can't decide whether to love Pierce or hate him. Update, quickly I can't take the wait!!

Name: imelda reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 26, 2006 06:17 am

Oooh...chapter 1, fantastic ending. I'm glad Ginny finally whipped out her wand, because I was getting a bit impatient with her questions! I thought she ought to be a lot angrier (and more aggressive) than just asking why he wasn't taking points. And suddenly...she was! Can't wait to read on, now. I'm guessing this is the evil Pierce who's interrupted them?

Name: dracosnaughtyprefect reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 15, 2006 06:20 am

oh yay! you're writing a new story! I love it :) please continue ;)

Name: Razzlebedazzled reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 13, 2006 05:31 pm

I forgot to mention this, I loved the fact that Molly wants Ginny to move on and how Dean still knows her after their realationship. The 'Gin-Girl' nickname was a perfect touch because it recognized, albiet fantly, that the two shared a past. I am so stupid for not having remembered to put this in one review, but hey, now you have more reviews! ~Brittny

Name: Mae reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 13, 2006 03:30 pm

YEAH!!!! A new story from one of my favorite author. Your story, Misconceptions, was THE D/G story that got me hooked onto D/G. Now D/G is all I read, nothing else. You're a brilliant writer and I can't wait for me. BTW...this story is fab! Keep going!

Name: Liquidvamp reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 13, 2006 03:19 pm

I love the way this story is shaping up. You got McGonagall spot on. I also love that we see Ginny's fire right off the top. More imporantly that we can tell that fire isn't all directed at one even but at several; her opinion of what Draco "did" and in reguards to not being able to go with the Golden Trio on their quest. I look forward to following this one.

Name: ronlover reviewed Things Change, Life Goes On on Jul 13, 2006 02:51 pm

That has got to be Johnathan Pierce. This is really well writen! Update soon please!!!!!