That's a wonderful ending! I kept wondering how James was going to propose, but doing so in front of the school like that is so him!
Samantha's teasing ending is very interesting. I assume she's talking about Peter's betrayal. Poor Samantha...Poor all of them.
Looking forward to reading about Buffy developing as an adult, and growing into her role of a slayer/fighter of evil.
Comments from author:
Thank you! And I have to agree, doing it in front of everyone is so him, as is Sirius' fireworks. I did waver between making it a romantic one in private, and what I eventually wrote, since James has grown up a lot during the course of this story. But in the end, I figured an attention-grabbing proposal would work best: A final marauding act before Graduation. And Samantha's little cliffhanger thoughts are definitely meant to be foreshadowing... Buffy will play a lot bigger part, and there will be character development in everyone, I hope. :D
Review By [Swordstress] • Date [11 Feb 10] • Not Rated
I'm not quite sure what to say. This chapter is bittersweet- we all know what levels of badness is going to enter their lives now.
But there were a lot of cute parts in this chapter and I think you wrote them very well. I enjoyed all the reminiscing and the candles on the lake.
“Seven years of Hogwarts,” Lily mused. “Now awaits the rest of our lives.”-- Ah, to have Lily say this... How sad.
I loved that you had a short note from Samantha at the end- I think that sets up things well for the sequel.
Even though Buffy was in the background and even though I didn't always agree with this Buffy (b/c of how she wasn't fighting the baddies) I definitely loved this story. You did a wonderful job and I cannot wait to read your sequel. Too bad we have to wait a whole month!!
Buen trabajo! Luna
Comments from author:
I agree that it is bittersweet - it was sort of what I wanted it to be, and throughout the happiness that this story mostly has been, I've tried to do a little foreshadowing. I am glad the bitter didn't overwhelm the sweet, cute parts though!
And it is sad, and the candles on the lake in the shape of a Phoenix that then goes out leaving them in darkness was also really symbolic for me, and a lot of it, like Samantha's note, put me in the right mood for the sequel. I hope it will be well-liked, even though it is rather depressing at times, and Buffy will play a larger part. And there aren't many days left now! :D
Review By [Luna] • Date [9 Feb 10] • Rating [10 out of 10]
congrats on completing the story... Buffy did kind of recede into the background a bit, but the whole story of the Marauders would crowd anybody out, and now she 'fits' into it very well. So far she hasn't really changed very much of course, but it's still early. is a 'god mother' title in her future for HP? That would be neat... Still thinking she should show up back in her world if only briefly....
Comments from author:
Thank you! I'm glad I managed to get Buffy well-established as part of the gang, even if her characterization didn't end up what I had hoped for, but now I have a steady base for her with place to grow, like you say. It wasn't really until after season three she did in the Buffy-verse. And speaking of Buffy-verse...we will see a glimpse of it, don't worry - but that's not going to happen until the story that takes place after the soon-to-be-published sequel. Sorry! And as for the Godmother thing...my lips are sealed.
Review By [AllenPitt] • Date [9 Feb 10] • Not Rated
A brilliant ending to a brilliant story. I can hardly wait for the next installment to begin. Thank you so much for putting so much of your time into creating something for all of us out here in Harry Potter/Buffy fandomland to enjoy, and here's hoping for an even better showing in the sequel!
Comments from author:
Thank you very much, and I'm glad I did! The sequel be more action-filled, and also, sadder and with a lot of plot-points. Let's hope I can keep track of them all! :D
Review By [ElessarNett] • Date [9 Feb 10] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Ah! No!! I really hate it when I get to the end of one of your chapters... I just want to keep reading!!
Loved that the Snape/Lily moment happened, and the Buffy/Remus.
Oh Peter... *oohlala* Living together? Bom chicka bom bom! haha, its super weird to think of Peter Pettigrew living with a girl... and all the carnal things involved with that. Haha, just keep seeing the guy from the movie in my head ;)
More Please!! MORE! MORE! MORE!!!! :)
Comments from author:
Haha, well, they have to end sometime. ;) I really liked writing the Buffy/Remus and the Lily/Severus scene - I find their friendship/love really interesting, though I am a Lily/James fan all the way! As for Peter - yes, it is rather odd, isn't it? But luckily for me, I don't picture the guy who portrays him in the movies when I write him *shudders* or I don't think I could stomach doing a 'nice' Peter at all. My Road of Innocence Peter hasn't spent twelve years as a rat, nor is he a Death Eater, so I imagine he's not quite that ugly. ;)
Strange to think of Buffy as focusing on healing as a career, but she was only the slayer out of duty, ie it wasn't a career choice after all. Still hoping for a return to Sunnydale even if only briefly at some point---after all Faith will need help protecting her sister, Dawn
Comments from author:
Perhaps it is strange, and yet, perhaps not: After all healing too is about saving/helping people protecting them, and at least in my mind, I think Buffy would enjoy helping people without having to kick someone's arse to do it. As for Sunnydale - I really can't tell you what I have planned (sorry!) you'll just have to be patient.
Review By [AllenPitt] • Date [26 Jan 10] • Not Rated
Luna
