Well, I THINK i followed all of the details through that conversation.
Now, where does Draco fit in and willl he be straight and sober enough to get it right before his son dies? Much less Freddie and Teddy and Jack?
We'll see.
HE!HE!HE!
ONWARD!
Author's Response: Oh, Draco will dry out, don't worry!
:-)
HA! Caught red-handed and flat footed! Harry's going to read the Mauraders the riot act, I can tell! New AND old!
It was so sad about little Scorpious, but so sweet about Draco holding him and everyone seeing that side of him.
Author's Response: I was hoping to show some kind of change to Draco's personality with this, and I'm glad it worked. Normally, we'd expect Draco to just say "Oh well" and turn away, but no more.
Oh lord, the new and old Marauders working together . . . Hogwarts is in such deep guacamole! This should really be fun to watch.
Any chance of Severus turning up to help Draco with the Potions portion of the story?Hint! Hint!
Only way to find out; keep on reading!
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response:
yep, keep on reading! Glad you're enjoying it.
AH HA!
So THAT'S what's driving Draco . . . Scorpius us sick wiht bloodburn, too. Now it all makes sense and nwo I can see where his drive to find help for Freddy is coming from and why he's almost killing himself.
son-of-a gun!
New Marauders, indeed!
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response: Glad to see you're feeling well enough to read again! And thanks, as always.
Author's Response: Thanks, Georgia. Glad you liked it! That image of Sirius and Peter just came to me one night, and I just had to use it! Also pleased to know that Draco's problems are working for the story, too.
Author's Response:
Thank you!
I appreciate that. I always enjoyed your validation emails, too! I'm glad this bit worked; I was worried it wouldn't.
Author's Response:
Thanks, Georgia. I read a thread on the HPFF forum about making up a Wizard disease, and I thought, well they get Dragonpox, so why not a variant of diabetes, only quicker and more destructive that affects their magic? You got it exactly right, in George driving home the point that he'd rather have a werewolf for a son - than have no son at all. It's a contrast to Jack Abbott's parents in every way.
As for writing what I know, well, let's just say that T-2 diabetes tore me up a bit before I got a handle on it. A LOT of folks out there don't recognize the symptoms in time. I didn't.
I'm an Aries - like Teddy - and one horoscope I read described us as " Verbal, strong willed and natural born leaders , which is a nice way of saying LOUD, pig-headed and bossy". When he was shouting and slamming around and talking back to everyone of the adults I was grinning like a fool! Teddy certainly displayed ALL of those traits in this chapter, didn't he? I giggled the whole way thru . . . you GO Teddy!
Now, on the serious side, why is Draco acting so strangely every time "Bloodburn" is mentioned; twitching and and mentally drifing off for a second or two? He's acting weird. Or is his brain just working overtime trying to come up with an answer via the blood transfusion treatment??
Will wait ( semi) patiently to find out in the chapters to come. I KNOW you got SOMETHING up your sleeve you haven't told us, but I'm sure, sooner or later, you'll reveal all.
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response:
Glad you liked the little episode that Teddy's been having. I wasn't sure how far to take it and still make it work.
As for Draco, you'll find out in the next chapter why he gets so distracted, especially now. Thanks!
Somewhere in the last chapter or two I've TOTALLY lost track of how many rules this bunch has managed to twist, mangle and out-right break into tiny pieces!!!!!
The Mauraders and the Trio COMBNED never did such outrageous things!
Is this fun, or what!
HE!HE!HE!
p.s. I have a theory about 'Colin', but I'll keep it to myself and see if I'm right.
Author's Response: Thanks as always, Holly! Yes they are a little bunch of hellions, aren't they?! As for Colin Harper the Ravenclaw, he's just one of Teddy's old village friends, and they've drifted apart. Although he was there (hinted at) the night that Jack was bitten in the orchard, summer "last year", that Teddy didn't come to the village much. Other than that, Harper isn't a major character. There was a Harper in Slytheirn in one of the books, but I forget which. They could be realted, but Harper again isn't a big player here.
Portkeys . . . portkeys glow blue. NO? damn.
That was a rip-roaring chapter and I really had a lot of fun reading the "conference" at the end.
The twists and turns are getting tighter and faster, aren't they? Like a 'dementor' rollercoaster? Get it? HA!HA!
Never mind. I'll sit and wait for the next chapter like a good little girl ( which I'm NOT! )
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response: Thank you, Holly, I am glad you liked it. I violated my own rule about super powered Firsties, as the notes warned, but I just had to do it. I know, cliche...oh well. It's Teddy; we have room to do that, you know! Besides, recall, he's "evolving."
So the Elder wand allowed Harry to see through the the Invisibility Cloak- clever. Will it allow him to find the Stone he dropped in the Forbidden Forest? Do those nasty spiders still live in there or did Hagrid spray some insecticide? Nasty little buggers.
I loved your use of "Da" My father wanted to be called Da by the grandchildren. My kids never met him but they still refer to him as Da.
Is there something wrong with Freddie. You've made several comments about his appearance and how he never gets up in the middle of the night. Is there something to that or am I just digging too much?
And what's Nick doing in the broomshed? Is he the sentry or something else? Hmmm
I'm glad to see the kids coming around. I wonder what role Flint will play here?
I know someone previously commented on your use of question marks at certain times. I read your reply and understand why you use them. However, the more I read your story the more I notice them and think you use them a little too much. Just a personal opinion there so no using Voldy's wand on me. If I trip today, I know where it came from ;)
Now, if you keep dangling that Original Fiction in my face I'm going to have to pester you for a peek. But then you'd block me and that would be bad :(
Author's Response:
You'll just have to keep reading...
hehe
Sorry! Yes, we're going to need Flint later, in a big way. I always liked to think Dumbledore could see through the Cloak because of the Elder Wand.
"Uncle gave this to you! One saw him pack it! A very useful thing?" He wondered, his tail wagging slowly.
WHO IS ONE? Is Argos referring to an Alpha or himself? (I've been re-reading the Twilight books)
I LOVED the way Teddy figured out how to use the map.
HUNTERS!!!! What shcmucks! Ah,weel, at least Hagrid will keep people out of the Forbidden Forest . . . or is he?
Hummmmm . . . let's wait and see . . this could get interesting.
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response:
Hagrid / forest / boys ... not to be used in the same story... hehe!
Glad you caught that. "One" is a pronoun is use in my original fiction, that is under lock and key. It was Argos who saw him.
Nice catch! And thanks so much as always.
Desecrated Colin Creevey's grave? When did this happen. Did I miss something? Point me back to that part so I can re-read it.
Interesting chapter. Is this all of the Black Wolf's doing? And it sounds like all of the boys might be having some dreams about this same wolf? So many questions, so many chapters to read before I find out.
I was waiting for the tooth repair on Flint. Interesting how you had the wand and Teddy's morph powers fix them though. He and that wand seem to have some strange powers.
I'm still curious about Nick and the handshake with Teddy from earlier chapter. Care to shed some light on that or will that be covered in future chapter?
Last comment, I'm amazed what Hagrid cooked was edible this time around. Did he take a cooking class?
Author's Response: The desecreation of the grave happened in an early chapter, like 2 or 3. Dennis mentioned it to Harry, and Harry said he'd look into it. The boys are beginning to form a bond, and that's nothing to do with the Black Wolf. I worked Flint in because we're going to need him later on. You'll find out about Nick, and why he was solid to Teddy. Hagrid's cooking is bound to get better over time, isn't it? Mine did. Thanks!
My head is spinning and my little brain is trying to comprehend the whole blood cell mutation stuff. I'm going to have to read it again, and again, and probably again. Did you research this concept or just make it up? I'm presuming some research had to go into this detail as well as maybe a spin on your part. Nice thought process there. Isn't this what Lupin was worried about in regards to having a child in DH? What kind of life would there child have being half werewolf. I don't think he contemplated what could happen being half Metamorphmagus also. Clever concept on your part.
There was alot to digest in this chapter. I'm surprised Hagrid just found out there were two werewolves. I would have thought he would have known from the beginning. But then again, he never was a good one for keeping secrets was he.
I liked Malfoy's character in this one. He stayed true to form and you explained a bit of his missing years. Serves him right for getting that Dark Mark-all the pain he had to endure to get it off. Hello...that's why they invented temporary tatoos. And they have a slew of character...Spideyman, Scooby Doo...but I digress.
From what I've read in your other stories, it seems like this one ties into the future "Dust" etc in some ways. Like a long before prequel.
Allergic to the medicine. What will they do to contain him?Will Harry divulge this information to Greyback? Will Fenrir have answers for him? Will the white wolf help him through this? And what the heck was Malfoy trying to prove by revealing Teddy & Jack to the whole class? He should be canned but the need him right now I guess. I can see all the owls flying to the school right now!!
I'll keep reading
Author's Response:
Glad you liked it! And yes, you'll find out all the answers in time.
As for Dust, this was conceived long before Dust ever came to mind. The two stories hint at one another in tiny ways, but are not really connected.
It took me a good week to work out the blood cell structure thing. As you suggested, no one stopped to consider what a hybrid Werewolf/Metamorph would 'evolve' into. As far as keeping Teddy contained, Hagrid will have the solution to that one, although it might be such a good idea! Stay tuned.
I'm getting to know the Teddy character more. He has alot to deal with and at times seems paranoid. He is even questioning Freddie's loyalty(possibly even a little jealous?) I'm trying to figure out who the Marauders will end up being. And whoever they are, will they learn Animagi magic?
Teddy seems to possess some strong magical ability but that could be the wand also(which I'm presuming that's part of it)
There were so many small details I'm curious about so I'm just going to ramble them all out... the funny feeling Teddy had when he thought the girl would kiss him...Freddie not liking being used by Teddy...Teddy not returning the hug...Argos' little trick-didn't Harry recognize him? And why did Argos do that? Didn't he know it could cause problems for Teddy?
The return from dinner with Freddie, Lee & Ciaran was very reminiscent of OotP and I loved the scene with Hagrid (except you have him saying 'you' at times which should be 'yeh' or whatever) That's about all I can think of for now. Great read!!
Author's Response:
Thanks!
I'll work on my "Hagrid" in the future!
Teddy's 12, remember-puberty and an interest in girls is about to hit him right in the face.
Freddie didn't like that trick in front of anyone but family. It embarrassed him somewhat.
Teddy wasn't in a good mood when she hugged him, and worried. That, and tired.
Harry hadn't seen Argos in that form yet, but we'll explain later why he didn't freak out when a white wolf showed up in his class. Argos did it from canine mindset - Teddy was too freaked out to act, so Argos did.
Very good chapter. I see Ciaran is much like his father. Hot headed little Irishman. I'm still looking for them to become friendly though.
You answered my question- this is not Hannah's kid. Glad to hear his parents are being dealt with for their treatment of the kid. Was it the black wolf who got Jack? If so I hope the bite of the black wolf isn't a hint of things to come. The dark side... where as the white wolf seems to be the good side and a calming factor for Teddy.
Malfoy is there for a reason. I'm waiting.
Author's Response:
Thanks!
No, the black wolf didn't bite Jack. He's much more than your garden variety werewolf. You'll find out...
Loved the part with McGonnagal- "just when you get rid of them they go and breed." Isn't that how some teachers think of former students? I'm sure they never thought this way about you ;)Too funny.
I'm curious about Jack being sick. Is this Susan Abbott's son or relation? Who did Susan Abbott marry in Canon? I thought it was Neville. Do you remember? I'm also curious about Draco. Is he sick too or just worried about something? I'll read on.
And the sorting hat. I was waiting for a whimzical poem. I don't know how JK worked through that!! But yours was very entertaining to say the least. And I didn't miss the exchange with Nick. I'll be looking for more of an explanation on that in future chapters.
Author's Response: I see you found your answers in the other review! Hannah married Neville in canon, which I personally find silly and totally unfounded. As with the black wolf, you'll find that Argos (the white wolf) is hiding something as well.
BORING!?!?!?!?!
I'd hate to see what you think is EXCITING!!!! I'd probably give me a coronary! HE!HE!HE!
This was a excellent chapter, full of little bits of info and lots of action and lots of fence mending and attitude shifts!
Now, who is trying to do this to the Griffindors and how far will they go?
ONWARD!
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response: Thanks, as always, Holly. I'm glad you found this one an 'excellent' chapter. I didn't find it too important, and it was the least read and reviewed on HPFF before the crash there. I figured it just wasn't that good. Again, thanks so much! By the way, this person will go pretty far.
I'm glad to see Teddy isn't quite so mad about the potion. The exchange between he & Harry at the station seemed to calm his anger. I hope they realize what is making him sick. Or is it really the potion making him sick or something else?
I wonder who will make up the New Marauders. Will Lee Jr and Ciarin come to terms with it and befriend Teddy? Either way, Freddy will be there for him. Blood is thicker than water. Even though distantly related through Molly & the Black line.
Love the dialogue. "Real" sounding interchange between the characters.
Author's Response:
Thanks, gnilworkj.
Hang in there, it's a LONG LONG story!
Argos got into a fight, and you'll eventually find out with whom, although he's already shown up once. Keep in mind that so far, Harry hasn't seen Argos in his "white wolf" form either, although a mix of Pyrenes and wolfhound would probably look something like it! I based this on a Pyrenes/shepherd puppy I saw once. Beautiful dog. Yes, the potion is making him sick, and for god reason, which is explained in "The Potions Master" chapter.
Holy Macanoly!
Not only was that a LONG chapter with a LOT of stuff to absorb, but it was a turning point in Harry and Draco's relationship, whether those two realize it or not!
And Teddy turning into something 'new' or is he just joining Argos' pack?
HUMMMMMM. Curious . . okay, downright nosey . . . readers ( me ) want to know! More please!
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response: Thanks, Holly. There's plenty more coming.
Why didn't Harry use Argos and Teddy to illustrate what familiars are and that Argos ( and Teddy ) are NOT Dark objects but NOooo, once again, Harry misses an opportunity. He never was that quick on the uptake, was he . . that was Hermione's job. . . HE!HE!HE!
And I still can't figure Draco out.
Hummmm, curious . . . alright, ANNOYING!
NEXT CHAPTER!!!!
Author's Response: Holly, I think what you missed here is that Harry never saw Teddy and Argos together at the same time. From Harry's perspective, Teddy turned into a white wolf. Harry has never seen Argos in this form yet. Then when he went for the wolf, the wolf was replaced by Teddy. Therefore, Harry thought that Teddy was showing off the ability to change form, which shouldn't be able to do yet with no full moon. At least, that's the way I planned it. Maybe it didn't come across like that? Again, thanks as always!
OH, then I misread, I thought Harry knew about Argos and wasn't particularily fond of the fact he hung around . . or was that when he was a dirty looking old 'dog'. I'll go back and re-read, but didn't Argos just - poof- dissappear off of Harry's chest in the classroom and then he saw Teddy? Again, I'll go re-read. The poof! bit should have been a dead give-away that it wasn't Teddy.
ANYWAY, I still like Argos and know it'll all work out.
Author's Response: OK, here's how it should have went: Teddy hid under the desk. Argos appeared. Teddy crawled from desk to behind cabinet. Harry flipped the desk and saw Argos, who jumped him. Argos retreated to the cabinet with Teddy, then vansihed. Harry moved the cabinet, and got Teddy. So far, only Teddy and Freddie and have seen Argos actually change form. All Harry has seen is the clean and dirty version of Argos. But, like Harry, the boys have not gone to an adult when they discover that the family dog is a shape-shifter. Probably not a good idea, either...
OKAY, got it!
Still . . sometimes Harry's not the sharpest marble in the drawer, is he? Teddy can't shape-sift at will and he's not good enough - magic wise - to be and Animangi. THINK Harry! HE!HE!HE!
Jeez, I love this story!
Author's Response: Just so you know, Harry isn't letting on - but he's not totally thick on the matter...
Jeez, can we say "tough first day", boys and girls?
I think Lee and Ciaran will come around, especially if they get owls from their dads, laying down the law.
And we still don't know what's up with Draco . . . hummm.
That's going to bug me, that is!
HE!HE!HE!
p.s.
I hope Hannah adopts Jack, or if she finds she IS related, even distantly, takes over guardianship of him.
Author's Response:
Thanks, as always, Holly.
Just hang in there, you'll find out what's up.
What a delightful chapter . . I laughed in more than a few places, from the train trip to the dessert confiscations. And I KNEW Draco would show up sooner or later, and what an appropriate place for him, too. Now what's wrong with him, tho?
I love Argos, not quite sure about him or the black one, but I don't think he means Teddy any harm.
Author's Response:
Thanks, as always, Holly. Keep in mind that sugar (and chocolate) are NOT good things for dogs to eat! As for Draco, you'll find out, and yes, he's got a serious problem; more than 1, actually. And for anyone who wants to cheat, well...we're up to Chapter XXIII on HPFF now...
Didn't Fenrir tell Harry NOT to give Teddy the potion, it would only make him sick? Harry NEVER listens, does he? Knucklehead.
Well, that little set-to on the train had to happen sometime, better sooner than later. Good thing Freddie is sticking by him.
Now, about that white wolf. I'm getting a bit confused about Argos the dog and Argos the wolf . . one and the same but disguised? Why? And who is the black dog/wolf? I have a bad feeling about this.
Guess these and other questions will be answered in future chapters, so stay tuned, boys and girls!
HE!HE!HE!
Author's Response: Thanks! They were told to not give Teddy to potion when he was little, as he wasn't having 'mean' changes and didn't need it. Harry failed to summon Greyback when the signs of a mean change hit, and they gave it to him anyway. That's going to come back and bite someone, metaphorically speaking, later on. Just as the story said, Argos and the white wolf are one in the same. Teddy has a shape-shifting dog, and much like Harry would have at that age, he's not going to tell any adults about it. However, if Argos were a threat, he'd have eaten Teddy a long time ago, as he said. Next chapter, Sorting time.
"Then he vanished"?????What the . . . .
Well, at least Teddy knows the truth and they all seem to be dealing well with it. I've been wondering about all the dogs/wolves that have been slinking/skulking around. But i think it's cool that Teddy can talk to them . . . do they recognize him for what he is? Hummmm . . . . .
ONWARD!
Author's Response: Well, if Sirius could talk to Remus in dog form, and Harry can talk to snakes...hey, it's fanfiction. I think you know by now that Argos is one very special "dog". Stay tuned, and thanks so much for the review! Don't expect Teddy to tell, tho!
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