Thanks! I knew that GMT stood for Greenwich Mean Time, so I assumed that an unusually precise person like Hermione would think "Greenwich." (The way a precise American would say "Eastern Standard" instead of "EST.) But I'll change it.
Well, if she were being really pretentious, she might say 'Greenwich Mean Time', but probably she'd go with GMT. Which, since we have only one time zone in the UK, is already more precise than most would bother to be.
Point taken. But it's important that she be that precise here, because -- well, maybe I'll try to let you figure it out. Here's a hint: I almost used the phrase "Universal Time, "which is what astronomers call GMT.
It doesn't seem a third longer, now does it? I think the details add to the poignancy. It's a wonderful, story, Ken.
Btw, someone is looking for your "Counting to Five Thousand" at Checkmated. I don't belong there, so I can't help that person out. Maybe someone on your flist belongs . . .
Starmom originally read the story on Mugglenet, where she left a review. So I've just e-mailed her via the Mugglenet system to remind her where to find it. (Although it was on her "favorite stories" list, so I'm surprised she didn't see it...) You were sharp to recognize the story from her description; there was a bit of confusion in there...
This is quite wonderful, Ken-as usual. Though you keep escalating the loss rather drastically!
Even so, the light at the end of this tunnel is so wonderful, and so perfect for Hermione that I don't mind the loss of the entire British magical population. ;-)
Hey! Ken (and Mary)-have you seen magnolia_mama's entry in the hpgw_ficafest? It's called A Midsummer Night's Dream, but it's based... on "Psyche and Eros"-though it's quite a different take then Roger and Lisa! And it's quite wonderful!
I don't mean to keep upping the ante, honest! What happened this time was that I knew I wanted Hermione to act like a phoenix (the Challenge requirement) by starting a school. I initially thought that she'd start it in London and name it after Harry (whose death would be her motivation). But I thought, "Why a new school if Hogwarts is still there?" And then I thought, "Maybe it isn't still there?" And then I thought, "Maybe it's still there but it's empty! Now how would that happen..." This was all in the space of about five minutes.
I like A Midsummer Night's Dream, although I read it rather quickly. I especially liked [pregnant?] Luna's no-nonsense attitude towards Ginny's duality.
Love the new version! I had wondered, when I read that you added in details and descriptions, if it would mean this version would drag a bit. But you kept your descriptions concise and the details clarify rather than bog down the story. Beautifully done
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Yes, such a lot of details about which I don't have to worry unless I write a sequel! :) I tend to think that the Goblins will be helpful rather than hurtful, because Hermione alone is no threat at all, and there's no profit in hurting her. I also think (I may have said this in my comments to the first version of the story) that she'll contact wizards in France to get help. I don't think the ICW would know who to look for; it must appear to them that every witch and wizard in Britain was destroyed. It'll be after she starts looking for help, if at all, that they'll realize she survived.
More Please?enchanted4964January 31 2007, 23:40:36 UTC
This is so quintessential Hermione and right up there with Headmaster's Wall. With less pathos and hanky usage. But I am left wanting. Is there perhaps more to this little tale? I do so hope there is.
Pachabel's Canon, seems just about right for this story. Headmaster's Wall would probably best be served by Adagio in D Minor. That always makes me cry, and so does that story.
Re: More Please?rhetoreticianFebruary 1 2007, 02:38:12 UTC
Thanks, Maggie. I suppose there could be more, but I don't want to get trapped into writing a multichapter fic about a universe I'm sure won't really happen. We'll see what occurs to me. ...Or maybe we'll see what occurs to you; maybe you could write the next chapter in that gorgeous descriptive prose of yours...
Re: More Please?enchanted4964February 1 2007, 03:41:57 UTC
I can see why you wouldn't want to put more into this particular universe. I've often said, rather dramatically, that I do not wish to live in a world where Harry Potter Bites It! One of the things I'm dreading about Book 7 actually. If that does occur I plan on having seven funeral pyres set up and burn each book in a Viking funeral the likes of which has not been seen in centuries. But that would require me building seven miniature Viking-like boats launching them off at sea and setting them afire at sunset. Darn!
And as always you're too kind to this lowly writer. I would never presume to add one single word to anything you've written, it's just too good and does not need my rather archaic style of writing.
As always I look forward to your next bit of writing. Maggie
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Btw, someone is looking for your "Counting to Five Thousand" at Checkmated. I don't belong there, so I can't help that person out. Maybe someone on your flist belongs . . .
http://forums.checkmated.com/index.php?showtopic=7237&pid=157856&st=0&#entry157856
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Starmom originally read the story on Mugglenet, where she left a review. So I've just e-mailed her via the Mugglenet system to remind her where to find it. (Although it was on her "favorite stories" list, so I'm surprised she didn't see it...) You were sharp to recognize the story from her description; there was a bit of confusion in there...
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This is quite wonderful, Ken-as usual. Though you keep escalating the loss rather drastically!
Even so, the light at the end of this tunnel is so wonderful, and so perfect for Hermione that I don't mind the loss of the entire British magical population. ;-)
Hey! Ken (and Mary)-have you seen magnolia_mama's entry in the hpgw_ficafest? It's called A Midsummer Night's Dream, but it's based... on "Psyche and Eros"-though it's quite a different take then Roger and Lisa! And it's quite wonderful!
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I don't mean to keep upping the ante, honest! What happened this time was that I knew I wanted Hermione to act like a phoenix (the Challenge requirement) by starting a school. I initially thought that she'd start it in London and name it after Harry (whose death would be her motivation). But I thought, "Why a new school if Hogwarts is still there?" And then I thought, "Maybe it isn't still there?" And then I thought, "Maybe it's still there but it's empty! Now how would that happen..." This was all in the space of about five minutes.
I like A Midsummer Night's Dream, although I read it rather quickly. I especially liked [pregnant?] Luna's no-nonsense attitude towards Ginny's duality.
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Yes, such a lot of details about which I don't have to worry unless I write a sequel! :) I tend to think that the Goblins will be helpful rather than hurtful, because Hermione alone is no threat at all, and there's no profit in hurting her. I also think (I may have said this in my comments to the first version of the story) that she'll contact wizards in France to get help. I don't think the ICW would know who to look for; it must appear to them that every witch and wizard in Britain was destroyed. It'll be after she starts looking for help, if at all, that they'll realize she survived.
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Pachabel's Canon, seems just about right for this story. Headmaster's Wall would probably best be served by Adagio in D Minor. That always makes me cry, and so does that story.
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And as always you're too kind to this lowly writer. I would never presume to add one single word to anything you've written, it's just too good and does not need my rather archaic style of writing.
As always I look forward to your next bit of writing.
Maggie
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