for The Futile Facade6/30/2021 c4 snowy
I'm tempted to write fanfic for this fanfic where Rigel gets therapy.
I'm tempted to write fanfic for this fanfic where Rigel gets therapy.
6/28/2021 c15 MedManiac
I am absolutely enthralled with this series! Your plot points are well thought out and come full circle, leaving very few holes. There is always the right amount of detail to describe the setting without losing the reader and I love the amount of thought you put into the mechanics behind Harry/Rigel's new inventions. You clearly did research/have experience in chemistry and medical practices for some of your explanations. You're truly a talented writer and I can't wait for your original work to be released! Thank you so much for continuing this story over so many years and I can't wait for the next installment :)
I am absolutely enthralled with this series! Your plot points are well thought out and come full circle, leaving very few holes. There is always the right amount of detail to describe the setting without losing the reader and I love the amount of thought you put into the mechanics behind Harry/Rigel's new inventions. You clearly did research/have experience in chemistry and medical practices for some of your explanations. You're truly a talented writer and I can't wait for your original work to be released! Thank you so much for continuing this story over so many years and I can't wait for the next installment :)
6/28/2021 c7 
2StrawberryObsession
I'm loving rereading your entire series to celebrate the release of the 5th installment (and all that entails) and I've been paying close attention to how Rigel treats and talks about Harry Potter to others that causes the speculation we see later on (Rosier and Pansy, I'm looking at you). Is it weird that I think others might presume that Rigel was in love with Harriet Potter (the real one in Diagon) the whole time? The way Rigel says 'Harry would rather die than be used against me, and I would do the same for her' does sound awfully romantic if you aren't in the know (like us, your loyal readers). Let me just say, I absolutely love your story and the way everything has unfolded is so satisfying (and logical but I still am surprised every time anything happens somehow).
While I'm here, I will shamelessly shout to the heavens and powers that be, "I absolutely LOVE Leo" and "I desperately, fervently ship LeoxHarry. I can wait years and years (as George did for Alanna) until Harry (and possibly you because I could never presume to know your intentions) warms up to the idea of them being soulmates or something along those lines and they belong together. Harry has been able to show more of her actual, true self with him in the Alleys than she has with other possible love rivals/interests and he has been very understanding, supportive, etc for her (barring the AIM spy *Marek* fiasco but Leo has since learned boundaries are a thing, even for a King). Just saying, Draco (whom I love dearly as her best friend but also possibly as a small dalliance before Harry learns she belongs with Leo so Dray becomes a wonderful friend but learning experience for squishy feelings close to but not quite lovers' love) sometimes approaches Rigel as though he is beholden to certain aspects on account of being best friends or at least appears to act that way to me. I'll give him the benefit of being raised in extraordinary privileged circumstances. Rosier doesn't know Harry as much as he thinks and Lestrange is... nowhere near ready to admit anything more than a smidgen of respect for Harry. So, yeah, thanks for coming to my TED talk that you didn't ask for, and I think Leo is the best choice should Harry develop romantically (even if only in her mind due to extenuating circumstances such that she does not have the option or time to pursue anything)
2StrawberryObsessionI'm loving rereading your entire series to celebrate the release of the 5th installment (and all that entails) and I've been paying close attention to how Rigel treats and talks about Harry Potter to others that causes the speculation we see later on (Rosier and Pansy, I'm looking at you). Is it weird that I think others might presume that Rigel was in love with Harriet Potter (the real one in Diagon) the whole time? The way Rigel says 'Harry would rather die than be used against me, and I would do the same for her' does sound awfully romantic if you aren't in the know (like us, your loyal readers). Let me just say, I absolutely love your story and the way everything has unfolded is so satisfying (and logical but I still am surprised every time anything happens somehow).
While I'm here, I will shamelessly shout to the heavens and powers that be, "I absolutely LOVE Leo" and "I desperately, fervently ship LeoxHarry. I can wait years and years (as George did for Alanna) until Harry (and possibly you because I could never presume to know your intentions) warms up to the idea of them being soulmates or something along those lines and they belong together. Harry has been able to show more of her actual, true self with him in the Alleys than she has with other possible love rivals/interests and he has been very understanding, supportive, etc for her (barring the AIM spy *Marek* fiasco but Leo has since learned boundaries are a thing, even for a King). Just saying, Draco (whom I love dearly as her best friend but also possibly as a small dalliance before Harry learns she belongs with Leo so Dray becomes a wonderful friend but learning experience for squishy feelings close to but not quite lovers' love) sometimes approaches Rigel as though he is beholden to certain aspects on account of being best friends or at least appears to act that way to me. I'll give him the benefit of being raised in extraordinary privileged circumstances. Rosier doesn't know Harry as much as he thinks and Lestrange is... nowhere near ready to admit anything more than a smidgen of respect for Harry. So, yeah, thanks for coming to my TED talk that you didn't ask for, and I think Leo is the best choice should Harry develop romantically (even if only in her mind due to extenuating circumstances such that she does not have the option or time to pursue anything)
6/21/2021 c1 Jen
Hey guys, if like myself, you check weekly for an update, Violet has uploaded chapter one of her 5th book, The Malignant Masquerade! Just in case you didn’t know It’s happening! Huzzah!
Hey guys, if like myself, you check weekly for an update, Violet has uploaded chapter one of her 5th book, The Malignant Masquerade! Just in case you didn’t know It’s happening! Huzzah!
6/20/2021 c1 1tangerinne
I can’t believe it blow out like that Dx I KNEW Voldemort was gonna show up but man, he had to expose her like thatPoor Draco and everyone, so much emotional backlash smh
Tbh I’m kind of amazed that she and Archie kept up their lies so long. I was waiting for the slip up but they did a phenomenal job and keeping everything in check :>
The next book is looking pretty good right now, I wonder what Harry and Archie look like now. Their real face must be so weird to them lmao
Keep up your good work Author!
1tangerinneI can’t believe it blow out like that Dx I KNEW Voldemort was gonna show up but man, he had to expose her like thatPoor Draco and everyone, so much emotional backlash smh
Tbh I’m kind of amazed that she and Archie kept up their lies so long. I was waiting for the slip up but they did a phenomenal job and keeping everything in check :>
The next book is looking pretty good right now, I wonder what Harry and Archie look like now. Their real face must be so weird to them lmao
Keep up your good work Author!
6/20/2021 c15 K
Just reread this ending again, and it’s soooo good. Thanks for writing!
Just reread this ending again, and it’s soooo good. Thanks for writing!
6/19/2021 c15 7Vandenberg
Your writing is evocative as always. Outside looking in, it's hard to believe you've weaved a story so rich with suspense, humour, and levity. Harry is having a rough time of it, but I'm glad we approached the lesser of two evils: a shattered pretence instead of an omnipotent Voldemort.
I know it must sound trite at this point but: Thank you. For your time and effort, and for sharing one of the best series I've had the pleasure of reading. As the years pass and my memory takes an inevitable dive, I always look back on the Rigel Black Chronicles with gratitude.
-Vandenberg
7VandenbergYour writing is evocative as always. Outside looking in, it's hard to believe you've weaved a story so rich with suspense, humour, and levity. Harry is having a rough time of it, but I'm glad we approached the lesser of two evils: a shattered pretence instead of an omnipotent Voldemort.
I know it must sound trite at this point but: Thank you. For your time and effort, and for sharing one of the best series I've had the pleasure of reading. As the years pass and my memory takes an inevitable dive, I always look back on the Rigel Black Chronicles with gratitude.
-Vandenberg
6/19/2021 c15 hp4all
If I were restricted to a single ff story, this is hands down my favourite. From the moment Harry took the polyjoice is Pureblood Pretence, this has been a non-stop roller-coaster. If anything, the intensity grew with each chapter and each year, and it came to a major explosion in chapter 14.
I love your characters. They feel real, they are interesting and engaging. I can't help but root for Harry, and Archie.
If I were restricted to a single ff story, this is hands down my favourite. From the moment Harry took the polyjoice is Pureblood Pretence, this has been a non-stop roller-coaster. If anything, the intensity grew with each chapter and each year, and it came to a major explosion in chapter 14.
I love your characters. They feel real, they are interesting and engaging. I can't help but root for Harry, and Archie.
6/13/2021 c15 7Dr. Dragon
I found this series about a week ago and have binge read it since. I have highly enjoyed it and eagerly await the next instalment.
Considering how often everyone mused how alike Rigel and Harry were, I can only guess they now assume that was Rigel pretending to be Harry whilst Archie was pretending to be Rigel. Of course that assumption will shatter as soon as Snape or one of her friends spends more than 5 minutes with her. She most definitely isn't out of the woods yet.
Hope to see book 5 soon.
7Dr. DragonI found this series about a week ago and have binge read it since. I have highly enjoyed it and eagerly await the next instalment.
Considering how often everyone mused how alike Rigel and Harry were, I can only guess they now assume that was Rigel pretending to be Harry whilst Archie was pretending to be Rigel. Of course that assumption will shatter as soon as Snape or one of her friends spends more than 5 minutes with her. She most definitely isn't out of the woods yet.
Hope to see book 5 soon.
6/13/2021 c15 RigelTheRaven
Guys! Next Fic is coming any day soon!
AAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh so EXCITED!
Guys! Next Fic is coming any day soon!
AAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh so EXCITED!
6/13/2021 c15 RigelTheRaven
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6/12/2021 c15 Guest
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