Oi. Re: June, er...I was under the impression you were on speaking terms with her already. As to how to talk to her, erm...not sure. I friended her because I got linked to this essay, which I think is just flat brilliant, and replied, and got on with her that way. She can be kind of snarky (I think it's an Italian thing, as I am the same way, and people tend to take offense where none was meant), so be aware of that if you can get upset easily (*which, in all reality, you don't seem to be to me...) In any case, you should read that essay because it's awesome. :D
Onto the story: :)
I see what you mean about Snape vs Marauders. Maybe a slight restatement of that in Dumbledore's recollection? I.e. - "He knew they hated each other from first sight but it really got vicious when..." or somesuch.
OMG Patronus - hahaha, I wasn't telling you to change it, although...yeah, I probably didn't do a good job of expressing that. :P
What I'm finding so amazing is that there are SO MANY similarities in the conclusions you and I came to *entirely independently*...especially as these do not appear to be widely held conclusions. I mean, I have a HUGE WIP on my flash drive, sitting at 322 pages. I've posted an excerpt as a stand-alone fic ("A Girl & Her Cat") because it can stand independently, and a couple of paragraphs a few months back to generally bitch about writing, but apart from that, nothing has seen anyone else's eyes, and I had every intention of keeping it that way until I sent it off to be beta'd.
Reading your stories has made me QUITE SERIOUSLY consider posting the relevant excerpts, *simply because* they are so amazingly similar in some respects, regarding plotline, as to be beyond reason. And it's not like you "stole my ideas", because you DIDN'T BLOODY SEE THEM, and having just heard of you day before yesterday, I didn't steal yours either, but there we are, with damned near the same story to tell. :P And I'm *really enjoying* that, because it's just neat.
But keep the Griffin! I *like* the Griffin, I was just pointing out a random (and poorly stated) differing opinion, of which we apparently have VERY FEW. :P
Heir of Gryffindor! OMGHAHAHAHA that would be great!!! Jo's basically shot down the Harry as the Heir bit, though she encourages people to look into Dumbledore's. But I don't see him being the Heir for some reason, although it occurs to me maybe he's the heir of Merlin? :P Snape as Gryffindor, OMG that'd be *great*!
Did I tell you I think that Snape is related to Everard (one of Hogwarts' most popular ex-headmasters?)
Regarding the possesives - No, I'm not at all sure, and by all means, go with S&W, which, I'm ashamed to say, I don't even own a copy of.
I didn't know that Appleworks did the same thing as Word, but it's good to know that. I personally *prefer* the look of the smart-quotes in a printed document, but online...you just really can't use 'em. And I totally have to turn mine off, too, in my WIP. They are, unfortunately, not as "smart" as they're supposed to be. :)
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Onto the story: :)
I see what you mean about Snape vs Marauders. Maybe a slight restatement of that in Dumbledore's recollection? I.e. - "He knew they hated each other from first sight but it really got vicious when..." or somesuch.
OMG Patronus - hahaha, I wasn't telling you to change it, although...yeah, I probably didn't do a good job of expressing that. :P
What I'm finding so amazing is that there are SO MANY similarities in the conclusions you and I came to *entirely independently*...especially as these do not appear to be widely held conclusions. I mean, I have a HUGE WIP on my flash drive, sitting at 322 pages. I've posted an excerpt as a stand-alone fic ("A Girl & Her Cat") because it can stand independently, and a couple of paragraphs a few months back to generally bitch about writing, but apart from that, nothing has seen anyone else's eyes, and I had every intention of keeping it that way until I sent it off to be beta'd.
Reading your stories has made me QUITE SERIOUSLY consider posting the relevant excerpts, *simply because* they are so amazingly similar in some respects, regarding plotline, as to be beyond reason. And it's not like you "stole my ideas", because you DIDN'T BLOODY SEE THEM, and having just heard of you day before yesterday, I didn't steal yours either, but there we are, with damned near the same story to tell. :P And I'm *really enjoying* that, because it's just neat.
But keep the Griffin! I *like* the Griffin, I was just pointing out a random (and poorly stated) differing opinion, of which we apparently have VERY FEW. :P
Heir of Gryffindor! OMGHAHAHAHA that would be great!!! Jo's basically shot down the Harry as the Heir bit, though she encourages people to look into Dumbledore's. But I don't see him being the Heir for some reason, although it occurs to me maybe he's the heir of Merlin? :P Snape as Gryffindor, OMG that'd be *great*!
Did I tell you I think that Snape is related to Everard (one of Hogwarts' most popular ex-headmasters?)
Regarding the possesives - No, I'm not at all sure, and by all means, go with S&W, which, I'm ashamed to say, I don't even own a copy of.
I didn't know that Appleworks did the same thing as Word, but it's good to know that. I personally *prefer* the look of the smart-quotes in a printed document, but online...you just really can't use 'em. And I totally have to turn mine off, too, in my WIP. They are, unfortunately, not as "smart" as they're supposed to be. :)
Typos happen, and that's why you have betas. ;)