Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 4:19pm

*chuckle* I love those lines just before they climb the cliff, those are a delightful bit of comedy. Of course, now that you've set things up, you know we're all going to be looking forward to the next scene where they all appear in teh District Superintendent's office.

Bravo!

seeker77 posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 3:07pm

very nice. I really enjoy your writing. (TLOS,SFSY) are the best but this one is closing in

HermioneGreen posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 2:55pm

A wonderful addition to an equally wonderful story. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for sharing

'Mione

Manatheron posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 2:00pm

You know, it's kind of evil to leave me like that... US, I meant US!

Kokopelli replied:

Singing deliberately off key - "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucielle...."

Christopher Estep posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 5:57am

Apparently Certain Parties aren't too happy that Harry served Riddle Tartare a couple of years back. A Hit-Wizard with a bounty on his head isn't exactly surprising (Moody), but the number of folks that are stupid enough to try and collect it alone beggars belief.
The girls are saved, and Harry decides that *yes*, he's marrying Gabrielle.

Eric2 posted a comment on Friday 6th October 2006 4:07am

As always, a Great story!

I'm curious as to what happens when Ginny, Harry, and Gabrielle all meet in the after-life, though. ;-)

Kokopelli replied:

I'm not a Mormon, so I don't believe in eternal marriage - as far as I can tell, in Heaven we are neither married, nor given in marriage, per the Gospel account.

KateHC posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 9:58pm

Oh! Thank you for this chapter. It is almost Happy Ending Time.

Asad posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 9:29pm

Another enjoyable chapter.. can't wait for the chocolate... ;)

ichtys posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 8:53pm

I like this story. Thanks for sharing.

Chris1 posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 8:43pm

Woohoo!! they're free!!

How long is this story going to be? Another chapter or so? Either way, I can't wait for the next thing you post :)

Chris

Kokopelli replied:

I think I can wind it up in another chapter, but I thought that last chapter, too.   So, let's say one chapter and an epilogue for planning purposes.

Jim_xinu posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 4:32pm

Great chapter, lots of action. :-) Thanks for sharing it with us.

CootiePatootie posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 4:04pm

At first, I could not figure out why Harry didn't recognize her, but then I remembered:

Master provided a coarse black wig that made her look like an Egyptian, which Master found amusing, so he darkened her skin to match her hair.

duh for me!

"Well, you see, when a Wizard and a Witch love each other, they get married, and after that. . ."

A classic...so appropriate and very funny

Love the cameo by the Weasley Twin; when they are shown as both intelligent and devious/clever that is my favorite characterisation. They are *not* stupid; immature maybe, but hey - teenagers are immature. When you see them as "Q" then you are seeing their real potential. EXCELLENT!!!

I love how you let Gabby continue to make errors of assumption with Harry and his past. One day she will learn to just ask!

Great update as always. I understood the chapter title and found it quite appropriate. I like the little twins as seers. The name for Harry still surprises and pleases me (Companion of the Dawn) for some reason. :-)

Ta,

Cassie

Kokopelli replied:

Mistakes happen.

The dynamic of assuming things is going to be something to work out between Gabrielle and Harry - both feel like they've known each other forever, but they really need to get to know each other better - which in part is why Harry's been dragging his feet.

J

Musings of Apathy posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 3:39pm

Terrific Chapter, John. Fuso was unexpected. I thought him just as you presented him, an arrogant bastard. Thank you for not presenting just the obvious. The fire wall idea is interesting. I look forward to seeing what happens to Fuso and whether Harry and Gabrielle have to be around to execute his punishment.

What will happen to the Twins and their sister? I forget if they have any relatives. Is this setting up for Harry and Gabrielle taking care of them?

I look forward to the continuation, and at this rate the completion, of this story. Thank you for writing it and sharing with us.

Mike (MoA)

Kokopelli replied:

The Artzai sisters will soon be orphans.   As to the rest of your questions - wait and see.

DJ posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 3:17pm

Nice update good fight. Can't wait to see what is next.

Crys posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 3:08pm

> As much as I’d like things to get out of hand here and now,

Such a way with words that girl has.

Personally, I think your Harry is showing nearly unbelievable amounts of self-restraint. I understand it for the story and rating purposes, but . . . Anyway, that's the only part that I'm having even a little trouble swallowing.

> Matzalen conjured a fireball between her hands — when Unai’s head was wedged between them.

*wince* Yeouch.

You made it pretty clear what that poor girl had been living through (expected, given who her captors are and that she's Veela), but kept it from being graphic.

Good story. Looking forward to the next chapter.

Kokopelli replied:

Yeah, well, write what you know.

I didn't kiss my wife until after we were engaged.

We'll see more of Matzalen's baggage in the next chapter.

snuffles007 posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 2:58pm

Excellent chapter! I can't wait for you to finish this one up!

Ken Warner posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 2:46pm

Wonderful way for M to get her revenge - loved the realistic limitations you put on Harry after the mis-adventure. All in all - another stunning example of your ample skill - thank for your gracious sharing of talent.

warmest regards

Kinsfire posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 2:00pm

What I like is that, as I read it, Fuso is on the run now. He won't be able to show up in France without a major problem, especially since it's likely to be a "kill on sight" order.

And either Harry or Gabrielle is likely to make him wish that he'd been killed the same way Unai was.

I feel sorry for Matzalen, though. It will take a long time (if ever) for any semblence of religious feelings to come back for her. The loss of one's faith is not fun, and hurts beyond what anyone can ever say. It must be experienced, and I don't wish that pain on anyone.

Kokopelli replied:

Yeah, Fuso is now in a world of hurt.

Matzalen will be one screwed-up teenager for a long while.

More of each in the next chapter.

MercuryBlue posted a comment on Thursday 5th October 2006 1:45pm

""I’ll take you to the harbour after dinner tonight — I know a spot that affords a great view of the Isle d’If -"

Gabrielle, however, wasn’t allowed to finish that sentence as her mobile went off at that moment."

Nice timing.

Paladin posted a comment on Wednesday 13th September 2006 3:19am

  Wow, have I been missing a great story!

There are just so many fics out there, not to mention that thing called work, that it has been difficult to stay up with your efforts.

I am thoroughly enjoying this story. I of course, had to go back and start from the beginning of the Lost & Found Trilogy and can say that each chapter hence has great individual qualities. I immediately realized it had ties to Maskirovat (which I enjoyed) and jumped right in.

I had to laugh at first because I lived in Alaska for several years and can relate to the 'quietude' that can be found there; Hermit Harry I pictured.

From the traits that you gave each character, to the dialog in different scenes, you have kept the storylines fresh with 'the wizarding world' aspects as well as regular true-to-life problems, like misunderstandings in relationships. The scene where Gabby was trying to explain to Harry why she had to go back to France is a perfect example; personal feelings getting in the way of an explanation. Then Harry jumps to conclusions like a typical guy. I know a lot of people (yeah, me too) who have a tough time trying to get issues from their past out of their systems when they start seeing someone new. Then you came up with a truly romantic reconciliation. Great Job!

My brain has been turned in so many directions through all of the chapters but I realize you still have something about Harry that you are holding back. You kind of alluded to it in this recent chapter and I am looking forward to where it all plays out. This challenge that they are walking together is cool... and 'noble' of all things.

I'm still waiting to find out what is in Gabrielle's past that hasn't been revealed yet as well. But, I'm patient and enjoying how you're playing it out.

Awesome effort!

Kokopelli replied:

Well, I'm glad you caught up witt this one.   You can allways sign up for the e-mail allerts so as to not miss the updates.

This story actually has no ties to Maskirova - I fiddled with canon chronology for that story - pushing Gabrielle's age forward about three years.   In this story, I again start up where HBP leaves off, but I use the canon chronology and make Gabrielle 11 to Harry's 17 - then fast forward 9 years.

I'm deliberatly trying a different writing style with these stories, which is much more spare.

I enjoyed setting up the missunderstanding at dinner.

There are little bits hidden in the story that no reader has asked me about yet.

Thanks for your kind words.

J