14%Awesome chapter imogen. You never cease to amaze us with your excellent writing.
Author's Response: *blushes*
*blushes a bit more*
*goes to edit the next chapter*
Reviews For A Pensieve Affair
Date: 23 March 2006 - 01:09AM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Author's Response: *blushes*
*blushes a bit more*
*goes to edit the next chapter*
Author's Response: *blushes*
*blushes a bit more*
*goes to edit the next chapter*
Date: 23 March 2006 - 12:38AM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Again, I love Matthew Belford!!! What a steam-fest that was! I just wish that Hope would admit that she loves him right back!!! Maybe in the next chapter? pleeeease? :)
Author's Response: LOL I'm glad you like Matthew - he needs all the support he can get with Hope right now! Love isn't something Hope actually believes in, as such, so I'm not convinced she'll come round as quickly as all that ;)
Date: 23 March 2006 - 12:16AM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Please don't let her screw this up...This guy is amazing and my own boyfriend is probably going to get jealous if I ever tell him about this fic...toe curlingly good...
Author's Response: It's funny, everyone loves Matthew, but I'm all over Julius Flint! My hubby is worried too
Hope needs a bit of time to think about what she's doing - she's reacting by sheer instinct so far.
Date: 22 March 2006 - 11:41PM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Author's Response:
Better now? ;)
The filters went a bit mad on the site and for a few hours people had access to the beta forum, with the hideously unedited first draft of the fic. Bearing in mind it was written at a frantic pace, there are all sorts of problems with it, so I'm cringing in embarrassment about it.
Sooooo... what do you think is going to happen in the morning? *grins*
Moi? Leading you astray? Never. Nope. Not me. I'm sure I'm innocent. *snort*
Such a wonderful chapter, Imogen, and I still need that bucket. *grin*
Very sensual and the connection between Hope and Matt is just incredible.
Technical error? Do tell...
*hugs you*
Can't wait until Friday...
Susan
Author's Response:
Better now? ;)
The filters went a bit mad on the site and for a few hours people had access to the beta forum, with the hideously unedited first draft of the fic. Bearing in mind it was written at a frantic pace, there are all sorts of problems with it, so I'm cringing in embarrassment about it.
Sooooo... what do you think is going to happen in the morning? *grins*
Date: 22 March 2006 - 11:35PM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Wow, amazing chapter! I can't wait to see what happens next... Hope had better not regret it in the morning!
Author's Response: LOL Do you think she's likely to regret it in the morning? *evil grin*
Thanks for the email and the review - glad everything's working!
Date: 22 March 2006 - 10:54PM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Author's Response: LOL I don't need to worry any longer. I don't think I've written any more smut ;) Don't tell me that Babs ever wrote anything like this. I won't believe it ;)
And you were worried about writing smut? I think you should worry no longer.
As always, a very well written chapter. You tease us with such a tempting morsel of a chapter, keeping us longing for the next one and the next one...the sign of a wonderful author.
"Babs" is it??? *wink*
Author's Response: LOL I don't need to worry any longer. I don't think I've written any more smut ;) Don't tell me that Babs ever wrote anything like this. I won't believe it ;)
Date: 22 March 2006 - 10:10PM
Title: Chapter 12: Caution to the Wind
Author's Response: LOL I think he's secretly hoping the 'I love you' bit will slowly seep into her brain while she's sleeping - like those hypnosis cassettes!
Big question: what are their reactions going to be like the morning after? Any theories?
Those two! Now to see if Hope can ever figure things out...
I love the ending - "I still love you." It was perfect!
Author's Response: LOL I think he's secretly hoping the 'I love you' bit will slowly seep into her brain while she's sleeping - like those hypnosis cassettes!
Big question: what are their reactions going to be like the morning after? Any theories?
Date: 22 March 2006 - 06:01PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: Hope definitely has redeeming qualities - her wicked sense of fun for one. Plus she's utterly devoted to Matthew - a completely loyal friend. I don't think any man will have an easy time with her in his life - she's pretty high maintenance, but the payback is potentially good!
Um... I don't know why Ginny trusts Hope to watch Holly -lack of an alternative? Hehehe. That's a very evil bunny of yours...
(Note - please read initially posted review first) I just realized after reading all of the reviews and comments that I'm going to have to leave another review. There was quite a bit of thoughtful commentary and now I'd like to add my two sickles. Concerning Hope being described as thoughtless and impulsive - I seriously hope she has more redeeming qualities to her than that, otherwise Matt has a long, difficult, and possibly miserable road ahead of him. Let's just say I've been there, done that, and got the decree (I lost my t-shirt, but at least I've got my kid!).
On a more pleasant note, an evil plot bunny reared it's head - as the end of the chapter rolled out, I was imagining Holly with her granddad's muggle video camera (he finally figured out how to make it work!) sneaking in a few shots and I was hoping they wouldn't end up on the internet!!!! I blame it on the sinus infection I just got over! Please tell me why Ginny trusts Hope to watch Holly? Or was it REALLY supposed to be the other way around? Was Holly a setup to keep Hope out of trouble?
Author's Response: Hope definitely has redeeming qualities - her wicked sense of fun for one. Plus she's utterly devoted to Matthew - a completely loyal friend. I don't think any man will have an easy time with her in his life - she's pretty high maintenance, but the payback is potentially good!
Um... I don't know why Ginny trusts Hope to watch Holly -lack of an alternative? Hehehe. That's a very evil bunny of yours...
Date: 22 March 2006 - 05:30PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: They do have a massive amount to talk about, but funnily enough, Hope's not really inclined to talk right now ;) Matthew's very patient with her, but even he has his limits.
How are your bunnies?
FINALLY, Hope is beginning to see the light! About time, too. (Wipes steam from glasses before continuing) That was fun; seriously, deliciously fun! And I'm glad to see another little twist at the end that kept us from going where I'm sure everyone thought it would! (At least, as quickly as we thought it would - I highly doubt Matt will be able to resist Hope's little challange.)
This is a beautifully written chapter. I love how they try to sort through everything and also how all of the issues were dealt with, including not only Hope's feelings, but Matthew's as well. They have ALOT to talk about. Hope seriously needs to make it up to Matthew for what she did to him. She's very fortunate Matt's a Slytherin - everyone else probably would have given up after she ran away like that. Four months without a word to your best friend - that's asking a lot of a guy.
As far as the plot bunny contest goes - I think that's a marvelous idea!
Author's Response: They do have a massive amount to talk about, but funnily enough, Hope's not really inclined to talk right now ;) Matthew's very patient with her, but even he has his limits.
How are your bunnies?
Date: 21 March 2006 - 04:20PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
enthralling......utterly addicting........more please!
Author's Response: Glad to see you managed to get access ok and you've enjoyed it. The next update will be along tomorrow.
Date: 21 March 2006 - 07:58AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: I love this review. I read that second paragraph three times and shouted YES! at my computer screen. My hubby looked at me as if I was mad. It is a lose-lose situation for him whatever he does, and Hope is very much clutching at straws for security.
As for Flint, we get to see him two or three more times in this fic, so you'll see how he's grown up. He's matured a fair bit, but part of the reason for that was that he was disowned by his father (there's a backstory coming about that). He does have a birthday coming up in about 10 days time...
Oh dear, we are a long way from the end aren't we? I guess that means Hope won't have a revelation about her true feelings in the next chapter, finally admitting she's madly in love with Matt and starting a happily ever after with him.
Ahh, poor Mathew. There are two roads before him and neither is right. If he turns her down he will hurt her ego and damage their friendship, but if he stays and she is not ready to deal with the emotional side of sex it will damage their friendship. Poor Hope too, I guess. She's in way over her head. So of course she jumps on the one thing she thinks she understands, desire. Unfortunately she only has experience with physical desire.
Oh, and thanks for another mention of Flint's failings as a boyfriend. I am about ready to let go of my irrational anger at him for Hope choosing him. I even feel sorry for Hope. She got to indulge in what she wanted, but she never felt truly wanted herself. I'm surprised that someone as smooth as Flint never managed to make her feel beautiful, but I guess such compliments from either Flint or Hope would require admitting to a stronger attachment than either possessed or were willing to fess up to. I am even beginning to wonder how the older Flint turned out. Doesn't he have a birthday coming up?
Thanks for another great chapter. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Author's Response: I love this review. I read that second paragraph three times and shouted YES! at my computer screen. My hubby looked at me as if I was mad. It is a lose-lose situation for him whatever he does, and Hope is very much clutching at straws for security.
As for Flint, we get to see him two or three more times in this fic, so you'll see how he's grown up. He's matured a fair bit, but part of the reason for that was that he was disowned by his father (there's a backstory coming about that). He does have a birthday coming up in about 10 days time...
Date: 21 March 2006 - 05:24AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: Matthew's definitely cagey about this because Christmas really did hurt him afterwards, and it doesn't help that Hope's not sure about what she's doing right now either. His insecurity is an interesting one: in some ways he's totally secure with her - he knows how she thinks, how she reacts to things, he knows her sense of humour and all that sort of thing. What he doesn't know at all is what she's thinking about him, or how she feels about him. He's absolutely terrified of losing her and you're right, he doesn't really see how much he matters to her. (For what it's worth, Hope doesn't have a clue how she feels either, so he's probably still well ahead.)
One of these chapters I'll wait to review until I have all my thoughts together. I've been meaning for a while to note that Matthew's awfully insecure when it comes to Hope. (And has been for ages.) He doesn't see how much he means to her. Thick as Hope is, I'm betting she actually accepts that she's in love with him first and then has a hard time convincing him.
This time the non-smut version wins hands down with me. It rang true that Matthew would balk before things progressed so far.
Author's Response: Matthew's definitely cagey about this because Christmas really did hurt him afterwards, and it doesn't help that Hope's not sure about what she's doing right now either. His insecurity is an interesting one: in some ways he's totally secure with her - he knows how she thinks, how she reacts to things, he knows her sense of humour and all that sort of thing. What he doesn't know at all is what she's thinking about him, or how she feels about him. He's absolutely terrified of losing her and you're right, he doesn't really see how much he matters to her. (For what it's worth, Hope doesn't have a clue how she feels either, so he's probably still well ahead.)
Date: 21 March 2006 - 01:40AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
your story is really good!
Author's Response: Thank you for letting me know youre enjoying. It makes the writing all worthwhile!
Date: 21 March 2006 - 12:59AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: I didn't write it, but I'd love to see the two of them during those four months apart. I think reading their minds would be incredibly interesting. GAH - someone stop these plot bunnies!
Hope is definitely trying to stick to the familiar stuff she knows and feels secure with. She's used to sex being purely physical and no real emotions involved, and that's a lot simpler than having to deal with the 'scary stuff' they so obviously need to get right. Question is, if she persists is Matthew going to be able to resist her?
That's a really nice title for the chapter.
The four months after Christmas were clearly unhappy for her too, and now she is beginning to uncover what she has been suppressing and taking for granted for so long. For eighteen months or so, Hope had been quite jealous of Della, unreasonably so since she did not know her, and yet Hope's three best friends did like Della very much. Jealousy is a primitive, possessive symptom of love, unrecognized by Hope for what it is. Does the jealousy hide a finer, deeper love or just possessiveness? Of course, you know what we all want it to be. :-)
I loved the scene where Hope cries. Matthew holds her and makes her feel safe and s, realizes "Hope never cries." She never knew, until now, what a constant, loving atmosphere Matthew surrounded her with, well beyond the friendship they obviously had. What a scary, wonderful revelation for her! Of course, Hope is still unsure what to do or even feel about it, but her standby of "feel good" sex is one path, now made easy by her undeniable attraction to the "new" Matthew. Fortunately Matthew makes it clear that he knows that can be tricky. I don't know what bumps are in the road ahead, though they are very likely there, but I'm very much looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: I didn't write it, but I'd love to see the two of them during those four months apart. I think reading their minds would be incredibly interesting. GAH - someone stop these plot bunnies!
Hope is definitely trying to stick to the familiar stuff she knows and feels secure with. She's used to sex being purely physical and no real emotions involved, and that's a lot simpler than having to deal with the 'scary stuff' they so obviously need to get right. Question is, if she persists is Matthew going to be able to resist her?
Date: 21 March 2006 - 12:38AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
I love Matthew!!! You have such a knack for dialogue!! Another great chapter! Can't wait for more!! :)
Author's Response: Brilliant to hear you're enjoying. More is on the way tomorrow :)
Date: 21 March 2006 - 12:25AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
When I first started reading and got to the part where Hope insinuated that Matthew couldn't give her a friendly kiss on the head, I found myself screaming, "No!! How can she do that to him again?" But, you got me. Loved the whole thing of them questioning whether some physical expression was okay or not. You have done such a fantastic job of conveying the depth of Matthew's love. What a friend he is, too! I am hoping that Hope will soon discover what she feels for Matthew is love, too. Oh, and I loved how he fell in love with her at the train station at Hogsmede, the opposite end of the train ride where Hope's mom fell in love with Hope's dad. That was cool!
Author's Response: I think Hope was trying to steer things back onto a purely platonic basis for a few moments before things got out of hand again. She absolutely doesn't mean to hurt him, but she can be incredibly thoughtless and impulsive.
I hadn't thought of that link between H/G and Matthew and Hope. Very nifty! :D
Date: 21 March 2006 - 12:02AM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: Hope absolutely needs to do that - I agree with you - but she's not there yet. She needs a bit of time to mull things over, but she's more inclined to rush headlong into things.
Ooooh -I'd love to see Matthew's sorting. If you've ever got time to write that I'd love to read it.
Boy, do I hope Matthew hightails it out of there. Alternatively, I could wish that Hope focuses a bit longer on what Matthew felt when she disappeared at Christmas, bursts into another round of tears, and then apologizes abjectly to Matthew. But Hope doesn't seem ready for that yet, alas.
I love Matthew's own partial repression of Christmas (e.g., "because you're the only one who's been there and never once let me down") and the bitterness that bursts through at the end of the scene.
I have Matthew's Sorting in my head now. Maybe I'll even write it down sometime. (I still think the Sorting Hat may have made a mistake, but there was a reason....) I had to laugh at Matthew's comment about falling in love with Hope at Hogsmeade station, since I was already using that.
Author's Response: Hope absolutely needs to do that - I agree with you - but she's not there yet. She needs a bit of time to mull things over, but she's more inclined to rush headlong into things.
Ooooh -I'd love to see Matthew's sorting. If you've ever got time to write that I'd love to read it.
Date: 20 March 2006 - 10:37PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Ohhh God!!!! Go Hope Go!!!; but i think Matt´s acttitude was really good.Hope is a bit selfish sometimes; and she didnt think an his feelings... funny because now she begged an him jejej.... and hopefully isnt just desire and lust; thats a dangerous game...<im really eager to read your next update.. this story is HOT!!!! and another thing... Hope is a lot wicked; shes babysittig Holly; i wouldnt fancy being cought for my little sis; or my parents.. too embarrasing (but funny for the readers *smirk*) anyway until Wednesday!!!
Author's Response: Hope can be incredibly thoughtless, and trust me, I did contemplate Holly wandering downstairs... but then thought better of it. I didn't want to scar the poor girl!! Next update will be along tomorrow.
Date: 20 March 2006 - 10:12PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: We've got a subforum: here or you can email it to me admin AT harryandginny DOT co DOT uk
I don't think this tension is set to sort itself out anytime soon. Hope's never as easy to coax round as all that. She's pretty stubborn (which is ironically what she thinks about him)
So now, the truth is out there - on one side at least! I just love all the tension and Hope's confusion about what to do with it all.
Come on, girl - like the title says, "its only three little words".
Such a shame they just happen to be the hardest words in the english language!
BTW, I have a snippet (just around 1000 words) for the start of my own plot bunny. I'd love to know whether anyone thinks it's worth pursuing. Anywhere I could post it yet, or e-mail it?
Author's Response: We've got a subforum: here or you can email it to me admin AT harryandginny DOT co DOT uk
I don't think this tension is set to sort itself out anytime soon. Hope's never as easy to coax round as all that. She's pretty stubborn (which is ironically what she thinks about him)
Date: 20 March 2006 - 09:26PM
Title: Chapter 11: Three Little Words
Author's Response: Oh - ego stroking works perfectly for me ;) It's one of the best bits LOL
I can't help but sympathise with Matthew too. This whole thing has been incredibly tough for him, but resisting Hope is probably even harder...
Oh lord...I'd been waiting all day (in between my classes that is) and now I'm in that weird place between satisfaction and frustration, because I got my fix for the day, but now I gotta wait until wednesday to find out what happens next!
Poor Poor Matthew! I love him :) The fact that he spewed out exactly how long he's loved her just about did it for me. That little detail is so perfect to show just how much he loves her. The poor guy though, he's trying so hard to do the right thing (in his mind..and what will save his heart from shattering basically...oohh, how I love heart broken, sweet boys) all the while fighting what he wants so much, but I have a feeling he's gonna cave. I gotta say though, I was dreading an interruption from Holly the whole time haha, thankfully that didn't happen...yet...and it better not!! ;P
I swear, if Hope gets him to break down and she runs, I'll hate her forever! ;P She better realize those feelings she's noticing is her love for him, or I may just go bonkers.
(One of these chapters, I may attempt something at a helpful review, with constructive criticism in it instead of my usual ego-stroking like this haha....maybe...but for now, I've got homework :)
Author's Response: Oh - ego stroking works perfectly for me ;) It's one of the best bits LOL
I can't help but sympathise with Matthew too. This whole thing has been incredibly tough for him, but resisting Hope is probably even harder...
