OMG. The names on the bottles had me cracking up!
WHAT, did Baby Girl and Boy do??????
You used the names of film stars! Like Tom Felton, how ironic.
Wow great chapter I can't wait to read the rest.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for being willing (and able, heh) to read a long story! I promise it's worth your while. :)
oooo wow! i love it! :] this is the only story over like 20 chapters I have ever read on this site... and it was definatly WORTH IT! :] ha. i also lovvveeee the fifty different references :]
Author's Response:Words can't express how much I've enjoyed your reviews! This will probably be the longest story I ever write (and I'll never stop writing, so that's saying something, lol) and I'll always appreciate the time you spent reading it...and that you loved it--I definitely heart you for that! ^_^
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE!! :] bahaa! I LOVE THAT MOVIE! :] thank you for the reference. :]
Author's Response: Thank you for having dynamite taste in movies! :D
oh wow. the dreams that just so happen to be completely from random movies/books are so getting to me. :] but i still love it! :]
Author's Response: Dreams in this story are never random, they've been chosen to fit each couple, and like most dreams have bits of reality woven in. Blaise and Terry have been called Tarzan and Jane almost from the beginning, and Colin has acted like the incorrigible adventurer in Blaise's dream. :D
ummm. Love THE BEGINNNING of this Chapter... hate the end... sorry. i get wayyy too worked up about each story i read... :] beautiful! :]
Author's Response: No such thing as getting too worked up! Writers love readers who care what happens! *hugs*
ummm... slightly... AMAZING! :] loved it! :]
Author's Response: Your reviews bring back happy memories of writing this story. Thank you!
That is one intense CLIFF HANGER! :] thank you for having almost perfect writing skills! it makes reading that much more fun! :]
Author's Response: I want to be like Gail Carson Levine, learning about writing and trying to improve my craft until I die, so thank you for the compliment! You make writing much more fun!
Oh wow. This story is extremely intrancing! :]
Author's Response: I'm entranced that you're entranced! :) I'll always think Draco and Ginny are a great pairing, and always appreciate readers who do too!
omg princessbride is one of my alltime fave movies and th wesley luna pair up one of pure briliance :)
Author's Response: Thank you for having such wonderful taste in films and enjoying Wesley and Luna! I've made an Unbreakable Vow that before the summer is out I'll return to the Matchmakers universe to write a Spanish Holiday one shot, so I hope you'll look for it. :)
Hah hah, can you believe it, i'm reading this again!
That little piece of text, from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', oh GOD, I had to learn it off by heart for my strict English teacher when I was in Year 8. God. Just because I didn't do my homework. Hah hah, memories, memories.
Author's Response: You made my day reading it again! Good for you, learning Shakespeare by heart. I can still recite the dagger soliloqy from Macbeth. :D Everyone else in class chose a shorter piece, but I wanted to be different, lol. Memories...future therapy moments...hahhah.
I forgot to mention that the idea for Blaise being a girl in this story is pure crack. :D
...and like Malfoy, I'm gutted. Like a fish. Reading on now~~
Author's Response: Those are two of the most beautiful words to a writer....reading on.... ^_^
Before I read the rest of the chapters, I'd just like to say how very glad I am that someone wrote about Draco and Ginny in th theme of Much Ado About Nothing! I'm liking it so far.
I especially liked the way you incorporated a couple of the actual lines in Ginny's thoughts. I would have liked to see how they went with both Ginny and Draco spatting it out in the hallway.. but.. maybe for another version?
I'll go read the rest of the chapters now...~~!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I needed a reason why Blaise and Luna would think to play matchmaker for Ginny and Draco, and loved using Much Ado and a lot of other Shakespeare, since the story's not a retelling. Draco does quote the Bard in this story...but he won't be spitting the words out, heh.
i am madly in love with this story :) and Draco as well, of course...
Author's Response:Thank you for the Christmas present that's just the right size and doesn't have to be returned! :D I hope you'll be head over heels (or head over feet if you like Alanis Morrisette, heh) by the end of the story! Have a jolly holiday! ^_^
I might get the recipe from my grandmother... and translate if for you. Of course, I have to get something in return. Lets say like another story related to your series, telling what is going on in their life after another 5 years or so(after the first 7)? Please?!
Author's Response: I want the recipe and I'm definitely going to write another reunion story--I already know the title 'Spanish Holiday' and the plot points. It's just that it has to wait until after current projects. Have you ever heard of Mugglenet? The HP site has fan fiction, and I'm (for now at least, heh) the most prolific writer on the site, so I'd love for you to check my author page and see if there are any other stories/pairings you might like! :)
OK! So i finely finished the story! Took me long enough(4 days). Interesting, I must say and I didn't get bored, considering that it 'only ' had 50 chapters. I never got to ask you where are you from? And also how did you find the phrases in Romanian? I presume that the internet is a very good source. It was nice, because every time I read a story, they use French or any other language but mine. Now I can also say that the other story, that tells their story after 7 years makes much more sens now, even though I should probably reread.
Author's Response:Most stories end when characters get together, but I think that's when things really start to get interesting, and fifty chapters later.... :D Thank you so much for spending your time reading the story! I'm a Yank who uses British spelling and slang for British characters, even though I don't use UK punctuation (that would mess with my head, lol) and enjoys researching the ideas that pop into mind so I can use them in the story. If you read Dealing with Dragons, you'll see I read a lot of info about Romanian culture and folk dancing so I could write the village "right". I heart Romania, and you for reading!
Hello! I am at chapter 37 now, so of course Luna and Wesley are together. Just got to the part of the new article, they sure get in the papers often. I am of to continue my reading.
Author's Response: There aren't many wizarding Paris Hiltons for the papers to sell gossip about, so they have to use what they have! :D
Hello! Me again. Ok, so as I promised i got around to reading your fic. I am at chapter 24, probably get to 30 until I will call it a night, but i have a question: when do Luna and Wesley hook up?! I mean, it's too much, and I kind of hate the Harry of your story.. anyway, Wesley is nice.
Author's Response: Hello, it's me....*hums o-zone* :D Yes, Luna and Wesley hook up. He pirates her heart away from Harry, who proves he's a decent guy in the end, but he's no saint, even if he does become the savior of the wizarding world, lol. I enjoyed writing a story where Slytherins are pov characters and Harry is the one seen in a non-flattering light!
The Romanian name closest to Anika is Anca, but I should say that even though mothers want their child to have a special name, Anika isn't one that I have encountered so far, in my 20 years of life. Also, Cristinel is the Romanian name that you were looking for I think, because in my language the letter 'h' is not very often found in words.
As for o-zone, let me just tell you that my country has very good music, but o-zone is not one of my favorite bands. If you want to talk with me more about Romania or if you have questions about my country, this is my e-mail: diary2me_432434@yahoo.com.
Author's Response: Hey, thanks for the info! There's a Romanian poker player named Christinel Dumitru, but maybe the h is only in first names? Linguistics aren't my forte, but I try my best to add interest to the story. O-zone isn't one of my faves either, but I still like their hit, and the English version too. When he sings 'hello, it's me, Picasso...' it's so cute! :D
I was looking through your story to see if it's any good, and even though I haven't started reading it properly yet, I must say you intrigued me with the Romanian words. I am from Romania, but to actually read a fanfiction that says more about my country than the fact that Charlie works here is definitely something. So now I am on with the reading. See you!
Author's Response:Dragostea Din Tei! Very cool, you being from the land of o-zone (among all the other fabulous things Romania is known for! :D) I'll admit right now that I created a Romanian girl for Charlie named Anika Christinel. I know Anica is Romanian for grace, but I figured mums the world over change spelling to make their child's name "unique". Please let me know if the C and K sounds aren't similiar--I'll change my explanation to surely not every Romanian mum gives their child a "pure" Romanian name! ^_~
OK, I know I'm only on Chapter 7 but I just have to get this out of my system... I CAN'T STAND BLAISE! Grr she seems like such a tease. Who does she really want? What was up with the tickling Draco thing??? You only do that to guys you like unless you are a... ya know. And, until the end of this chapter, Ginny seemed like such a loser. Draco was annoying too. What a jerk to do that to Terry! And why would Blaise let him??? I'm not trying to be a troll - I love your writing style and it is a mark of your great writing and characterization skills that I feel as strongly as I do. Hopefully I will change my mind. I promise to read more of the story before I leave another review. :)
Author's Response: Blaise isn't a tease, she's a girl who until recently could have been mistaken for a boy, ^_~, so it's kind of a rush for her to show her feminine side. As for the whys and wherefores of plot and characterization, if you keep reading, I think you'll see the characters in a different light, even though Draco will always be snarky and Slytherin!
v. good
wonderful
Author's Response:Thank you so much for reading my story. I'm so thrilled you didn't let Girl!Blaise put you off. I salute your ability to enjoy alternate dimensions of the Potterverse! ^_^
i love this story!
Author's Response: I feel the love and send it right back! *hugs*