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1LuminouShadowAlt
something is only funny if ots used in moderation. But the frequent use of "You don't say" is getting pretty annoying.
1LuminouShadowAltsomething is only funny if ots used in moderation. But the frequent use of "You don't say" is getting pretty annoying.
2/8 c26 Mark
Please note: 'loan' is a noun; the verb is 'lend'. You have used 'loan' a few times where you should have used the verb, 'lend'. (The past is 'lent': 'He lent Hermione his knife;' and 'He has lent me his notes.'
Please note: 'loan' is a noun; the verb is 'lend'. You have used 'loan' a few times where you should have used the verb, 'lend'. (The past is 'lent': 'He lent Hermione his knife;' and 'He has lent me his notes.'
1/29 c24 1LordLordyLord
I always love it when I find a legendary written fanfic. Fantastic job author.
1LordLordyLordI always love it when I find a legendary written fanfic. Fantastic job author.
12/22/2024 c16 4JheremyC
A great read and an interesting version of Harry. Thank you for sharing your stories
4JheremyCA great read and an interesting version of Harry. Thank you for sharing your stories
10/26/2024 c1 MN01
This is funny but Harry hear comes across as too old and overly critical of a world he clearly doesn't understand as many of his observations come across as arrogant and ignorant.
Wizards don't use advanced electronics due to Magic interfering with them, they have gas lighting and such as well as other modern convinences that don't rely on electricity much. It would be easier to say that they are closer to the turn of the century era than Victorian. And they do possess technology but its tech that relies on magic rather than electricity.
As for the Money situation, there is a canon reason for it that makes sense. Paper money could easily be counterfeited by Wizards and their entire economy would collapse. Due to the laws of magic, you can't conjure money aka precious metals and can thus it allows Wizards to have a stable currency that has peoples confidence in a world were everyone could potentially try to cheat everyone else using magic.
This is funny but Harry hear comes across as too old and overly critical of a world he clearly doesn't understand as many of his observations come across as arrogant and ignorant.
Wizards don't use advanced electronics due to Magic interfering with them, they have gas lighting and such as well as other modern convinences that don't rely on electricity much. It would be easier to say that they are closer to the turn of the century era than Victorian. And they do possess technology but its tech that relies on magic rather than electricity.
As for the Money situation, there is a canon reason for it that makes sense. Paper money could easily be counterfeited by Wizards and their entire economy would collapse. Due to the laws of magic, you can't conjure money aka precious metals and can thus it allows Wizards to have a stable currency that has peoples confidence in a world were everyone could potentially try to cheat everyone else using magic.
10/23/2024 c29 avigor
Ngl I can't help but think, isn't a kidnapping victim/ hostage killing their taker, especially if they have good faith belief that they had (at least long term if not immenent) murderous intent, self defense instead of murder? Granted I could totally understand Hermione not accepting that, but it feels like Harry totally should (granted he probably wouldn't care about legalese unless forced into a court but still).
Ngl I can't help but think, isn't a kidnapping victim/ hostage killing their taker, especially if they have good faith belief that they had (at least long term if not immenent) murderous intent, self defense instead of murder? Granted I could totally understand Hermione not accepting that, but it feels like Harry totally should (granted he probably wouldn't care about legalese unless forced into a court but still).
10/21/2024 c26 avigor
Ngl if I was approached while at Hogwarts to play D&D, I'd call the person a dinglebat and point out that they have magic and could, with permission from a professor and help from advanced magic (maybe older students or the RoR depending on the kid's year/ if it's been restricted) recreate the dungeon delve and even replicate their favorite classic spells (even if the casting process was different) and/or items!
Ngl if I was approached while at Hogwarts to play D&D, I'd call the person a dinglebat and point out that they have magic and could, with permission from a professor and help from advanced magic (maybe older students or the RoR depending on the kid's year/ if it's been restricted) recreate the dungeon delve and even replicate their favorite classic spells (even if the casting process was different) and/or items!
10/14/2024 c5 avigor
Ngl slightly disappointed that nobody thought about the idea that Harry's parents might have lost everyone in the war and needed to establish a believed reliable 3rd party executor or trustee until Harry was a legal adult or something to that effect (obviously not the situation in this fic but could have been a logical possibility to consider even if it was dismissed quickly)
Ngl slightly disappointed that nobody thought about the idea that Harry's parents might have lost everyone in the war and needed to establish a believed reliable 3rd party executor or trustee until Harry was a legal adult or something to that effect (obviously not the situation in this fic but could have been a logical possibility to consider even if it was dismissed quickly)
10/6/2024 c6 9zugrian
No, just no.
I've played D&D since 2E and there's no reason a critical fail should immediately kill a player unless the DM is just being an asshole. A critical fail is more likely to lead to dropping the weapon rather than somehow cutting the player's own head off.
9zugrianNo, just no.
I've played D&D since 2E and there's no reason a critical fail should immediately kill a player unless the DM is just being an asshole. A critical fail is more likely to lead to dropping the weapon rather than somehow cutting the player's own head off.
8/16/2024 c31 7Mercutio
Woohoo! Great stuff! I love all the background on D&D and related RPGs! It really is an addiction. When I was a kid, we ran imaginary D&D campaigns, no dice, no character sheets, just the imagination of the DM pitted against the players. It was loads of fun. Speaking as a player, mind. Probably drove the DM half-mad. I enjoy your Harry. Very sensible, completely ruthless. I'm imagining that his magic twisted itself through training and repetition to draw power differently than the British magicals and by now Harry a) doesn't know the difference and b) wouldn't care to put in the work to change even if he did. Regardless of Harry not thinking of Fay and Neville as friends, I would like to assure him that most people would consider anyone willing to cover up mayhem without asking questions are either running a scam or indeed friends and that no one runs a scam this long term while high without giving themselves away. Also cannabis has detrimental effects on developing brains. Perhaps wizards are different, but Neville and Fay may be in for some Consequences. I'm guessing Harry has no idea - you don't burn assets like that if you intend to keep using them.
Anyway, great stuff, loved it, look forward to reading the next book. Your end notes are often as entertaining as the text.
7MercutioWoohoo! Great stuff! I love all the background on D&D and related RPGs! It really is an addiction. When I was a kid, we ran imaginary D&D campaigns, no dice, no character sheets, just the imagination of the DM pitted against the players. It was loads of fun. Speaking as a player, mind. Probably drove the DM half-mad. I enjoy your Harry. Very sensible, completely ruthless. I'm imagining that his magic twisted itself through training and repetition to draw power differently than the British magicals and by now Harry a) doesn't know the difference and b) wouldn't care to put in the work to change even if he did. Regardless of Harry not thinking of Fay and Neville as friends, I would like to assure him that most people would consider anyone willing to cover up mayhem without asking questions are either running a scam or indeed friends and that no one runs a scam this long term while high without giving themselves away. Also cannabis has detrimental effects on developing brains. Perhaps wizards are different, but Neville and Fay may be in for some Consequences. I'm guessing Harry has no idea - you don't burn assets like that if you intend to keep using them.
Anyway, great stuff, loved it, look forward to reading the next book. Your end notes are often as entertaining as the text.
8/12/2024 c26 EvelynnSylph
Afrikaans? Okay, I did not expect that, always takes me off guard when it's mentioned anywhere. Cool, though
Afrikaans? Okay, I did not expect that, always takes me off guard when it's mentioned anywhere. Cool, though
8/10/2024 c5 EvelynnSylph
I have a feeling the pendant is enchanted. Didn't they ask what enchantments are on it?
I have a feeling the pendant is enchanted. Didn't they ask what enchantments are on it?
6/25/2024 c6 2mrneb
You have a unique and interesting viewpoint in this story. I really like it! I do dislike the idea that galleons can be melted down and sold for their mineral value. It would be in the best interest of wizarding England to keep their currency circulating within their own economy and not be removed into the regular world. My opinion is that they would bespell their currency to be either impossible to destroy or impossible to circulate outside of the wizarding world. That’s just my personal opinion though.
2mrnebYou have a unique and interesting viewpoint in this story. I really like it! I do dislike the idea that galleons can be melted down and sold for their mineral value. It would be in the best interest of wizarding England to keep their currency circulating within their own economy and not be removed into the regular world. My opinion is that they would bespell their currency to be either impossible to destroy or impossible to circulate outside of the wizarding world. That’s just my personal opinion though.