I Have You

[ladytonks]

TITLE:  I Have You
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Comments

[naiad8]

An interesting piece, and the hightmare is really well constructed. The phrase "I have you" is more British than American though. It implies victory, nit possession, I believe? Otherwise, the last bit seems a bit sinister. I love the cyclic nature, and as always your excellent quality of writing.

[rosathome]

'I have you' has a whole lot of different connotations in British - including simple possession, victory and, possibly most common, rescue and safety. I think this story plays on those meanings really well, though maybe (if it were my story, and it's not) I'd have used the more colloquial 'I've got you'.

Clever idea, though - it took me a while to work out that this was a dream!

[ladytonks]

Thanks to you both for the read and review. I had no idea that "I have you" would be Brit Pick sort of phrase. The things we learn in fanfic!

I was actually going for all of the meanings above and maybe, given that it is October, a very sinister fell.

Much thanks!

LT

[ladytonks]

That should have been feel...LOL!

[rdprice29]

That was incredibly powerful. I loved it. I especially liked Ginny winking at Cho right before she caught the snitch. How terrifying to have that dream reoccurring (sp?), but I'm sure more time with Harry would make it finally go away. Great job!

[ladytonks]

That was the plan with the story. But, it seems that it can be taken as if Harry himself is causing the nightmares...

Thanks for the read and the review!

LT

[eimajunknown]

interesting - i like the idea of LV murdering narcissa because of draco. i hadn't though of him getting any sort of punishment.

it took me a moment to realize it was a dream. nice construction. and the repetition of "i have you" to signify changes. i also like the tie-in for the last sentence.

=]

[ladytonks]

Thanks! I spent all day Sunday writing this story. Surprising how difficult writing repetition can be...

[lyras]

Ooh, love the last line! Or rather, its repetition. Makes the piece very disturbing, just as you think it's all OK. No wonder she's having the recurring nightmare!

[keldie]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh now THAT is a wicked story... it's was almost creepy how they kept saying i have you - could send chills down your spine.. oh well i really liked it!!

and yay for the next chapter of spell of redemption - you know you torture me having me wait....lol -- can't wait to read the next one!!

[ladytonks]

I am so pleased that you liked it, Keldie! I was worried that everyone would catch on to the nightmare thing early on. Glad I could send chills down your spine!

;-)

LT

PS- Yes, I know I torture you with SOR, but I really don't mean to. It is a hard story for me to write. But, I shall carry on!

[ladytonks]

Thanks, Lyras! Who knew I could write a potentially Dark!Harry fic?

Love your icon!

LT

[flyingcarpet]

I love it -- chilling and sweet at the same time. I thought you did a great job with the nightmare scenes and the transitions, and the way that I could tell it was a dream before Ginny figured it out made it that much more powerful.

[ladytonks]

I have to say that I had a lot of trouble with this challenge (just ask my betas!) I had about three other stories I was trying to work a snitch into. Any hints on the next challenge? I need every moment I can get!

Thanks for the review!

LT

[flyingcarpet]

Well you know the next challenge is totally optional, beyond the 2-a-year requirement. :)

By the way, bribery works wonders. ;) Ping me.

[ladytonks]

So, is that two per calendar year or two from October - September?

Does it show that I work at an insurance company???

;-)

LT