I have been waiting for a fic like this and it exceeded my expectations. Great job.

 

I am really enjoying this fic so far. The chapter are not too small

Rating 4/5(could grow into 5/5 depends on how it goes)

 

This is one of the better stories I've seen in a while for the Independent genre (if Jbern would just get to his sequel of Bungle). I'm more then a bit relieved that this won't be slash as I tried to read one of the and jumped back in horror. Their isn't much wrong to be said. I like the characterizations and the plot. Good work. 5/5 for now.

 

has been updated on ffn.net

 

The only complaint I could possibly have is the slow update time and the short-ish chapters. However there is nothing wrong with the content itself.
It's refreshing to read about a 12 year old who acts like a 12 year old with a slow buildup of power. It's not difficult to imagine this Harry being able to further fine-tune his uncontrolled magic into wandless and other branches. And considering the detail that the author has put into the magical theory so far makes me believe the rest will be just as quality.

 

I appreciate the slow buildup. It's interesting that the author has worked a great deal in developing an actual set of rules for magic (even if they are sketched out)
I'm left wondering if this sort of exercise will help or hinder his normal magical development and whether or not it will act like "exercise" for his magical strength.

So far I'll give it a 4/5 because the plot still needs development. The individual components are quite good... but so far there's a lot of "tying together" that needs to be done for the story.

A serious plus though is No Ginny.

 

I liked the new chapter. Not quite as much as the others, but still very much. It was cleverly thought out, but there just wasn't quite enough action for me to really get into it. Here's hoping for it in the next chapter when he confronts the Dursleys.

 

Updated, if anyone's still interested. ^_^

I'd be interested in knowing what people think of Ron Weasley in general - most people seem to just loathe him, and I admit canon gives good reason. Still, I've always thought the characterization done by Rowling was poor: one moment he's willing to fight and die for Harry, the next he's storming off in a huff? I mean, what the hell?

Also, bootcamp is not for the faint of heart, but it's definitely worth it if you feel called to the service. ;-) Two and a half months sans internet access aside, it's not quite the "hell on earth" some movies make it out to be. Not that I'd volunteer to go through twice.

And in my preview to the next chapter, I mention a take on "wandless magic" that seems quite a bit different from the typical feelings of most "lets superpower Harry!" authors. I'm wondering if you all will agree?

 

Holy Shit.

I used to love this story and where it could go but I thought it was totally abandoned.

 

It was excellent, but I'm guessing that since updates will be few and far between, I won't really try to follow this story.

 

The chapter was really good. The idea of kids taking the law into their own hands because the adults are all too cautious/uncaring/law-abiding was really well done. And the idea of using Ginny's death to turn Harry and Co. into a much more serious and focussed group - I am not aware of any similar attempts. I mean - even after Sirius and Cedric's deaths, it is mostly `Tee hee - I will dabble in the dark arts (or maybe just magic), and become powerful' in most stories, rather than a single minded concentration to do what needs to be done. As long as the story continues along similar lines, I will keep following it. Hopefully, the update rate of the story will pick up.

 

Man, I'm glad to see this update. I consider this one of the smartest and best starts to an AU Third Year I've seen in several years of fandom. Probably the best part of it is that Harry actually gets serious--not because of betrayal by his friends, but with them. I'm not exactly a fan of Ron or Hermione as they were portrayed after PoA, but I like the fact that they change (so far) in response to a realistic tragedy (though I could also argue that murdering Ginny would be a good deed and not a tragedy).

Many authors seem to forget that characters can drive a story, even when magic is a big part of it. So far, this one hasn't. And that really appeals to me. I hope the update rate improves, but I like what I've seen so far.

 

Damn but this was good. I'd actually thought that it was abandoned or something. And the thing I liked best was that the author did not make some sort of dues ex machina to pop Sirius out of Azkaban.

 

I have been a fan of this for some time, but the one problem with it is the horrendously slow update rate. I liked the change shown in Harry's attitude and how he is able to look beyond his emotions. Lots of places you could take this. Looking forward to your next update.

 

I remember when this story only had like 2 chapters and I was totally addicted like a baby to candy.

Seriously characterization is awesome in this story and it sums up everything I want in a Darker Harry Potter. Love it.

 

Damn...I'm glad I went through the other library threads and found this one on the top. Thanks, Blaise. 4.5/5

 

Wow, I just read it and I really like it. It's great 5/5

 

After the authors fondness for writing slash (check out his profile), I find myself hesitant to pick this up

 

We know the author favors dick-on-dick (read the thread). And read the stories - it's legit.