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Complete The Lie I've Lived by jbern - M

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by jbern, Feb 9, 2007.

  1. Durden's Wrath

    Durden's Wrath Second Year

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    I just hope that Hagrid's actions don't count as yet another disqualification for Harry. Man that one rule pissed me off. In a good, I care about the story, kind of way. But pissed me off on Harry's behalf.

    jbern does an AWESOME Dickhead!Dumbledore.
     
  2. jbern

    jbern Alba Mater

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    Chapter 14 is off to the editors. It may make it up by the end of today, but that depends on how busy those guys are.

    The chapter size is just over 8 thousand words.

    If they can't get to it today, I'll post the unbetaed version before midnight eastern standard time, since I did make a promise to you folks.
     
  3. Ragon

    Ragon Dark Lord

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    Jim its midnight here can I have it?

    Since the answer is probably no Ima go to sleep.
     
  4. Chengar Qordath

    Chengar Qordath The Final Pony ~ Prestige ~

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    One thing that just occured to me; Fleur isn't completely human, but according to Deathly Hallows polyjuice potion does work on her. That pokes at least a minor hole in the idea that polyjuice is only fo 100% humans.

    Will be nice to see an update, if for no other reason than to finally find out what happens.
     
  5. jbern

    jbern Alba Mater

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    Updated. I'm sure you'll have some comments for me.
     
  6. kmfrank

    kmfrank Denarii Host DLP Supporter

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    Hell YEAH!

    Nice dementor scene, Jim. And, most importantly, KWAN cameo! Hell yeah, I love that motherfucker! One of the greatest OC's of the fandom, without a doubt.

    And Harry/Fleur's interaction at the end? Pure Bond-ish playboy charm.
     
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  7. fuubar

    fuubar Headmaster

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    The ending was beyond priceless...
     
  8. Dark Belra

    Dark Belra Minister of Magic

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    QFT.

    Yeah, great chapter. Some of the dialogue seemed wrong to me but that might just be me.
     
  9. Khazad-Dumb

    Khazad-Dumb Loves the Gay Porn DLP Supporter

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    Excuse me while I restrain my inner fanboy.

    The only thing I didn't like about this chapter, is that I didn't find out just who manipulated Hagrid.
     
  10. Dethklok

    Dethklok Order Member

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    Weren't you reading? The assassins bewitched Hagrid to be a distraction so they could take a shot at Athena Manos's grandfather.

    As far as this chapter goes, it wasn't what I was expecting, but I really liked it. Things finally feel like they are picking up steam. I like Triwizard Tournament fics, and I love this fic, but it felt like it was slow going. 10+ chapters and we're not even halfway through the Tournament. I have a feeling that this chapter is the tipping point to bigger and better things with this fic.

    Viva jbern! Keep writing, you mofo.
     
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  11. oephyx

    oephyx Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    I was a bit perplexed by this. Why reinvent boggarts instead of leaving them canon? The dementors I would have a similar issue with, but we've discussed this at length in the thread, and while I maintain canon dementors wouldn't have attempted it, it was pulled off very nicely.

    Also, bits of nice humour as always, and the last scene with Fleur is pure win.
     
  12. loves2spooge69

    loves2spooge69 Looked into the void

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    This fic is so awesome I need to resort to pictures to convey my praise

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    thats right, this story is dinosaur-mounted-laser-battle awesome.




    Something that kinda grates on my nerves a bit though is HJ's tendancy to go on paragraph long monolouges explaining something.
     
  13. Immolo

    Immolo High Inquisitor

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    He didn't reinvent Boggarts. It was Harry's opinion that they had no real effect. He doesn't think the visual appearance of a Bogart is that devastating. Bogarts that become dementors can not project the same aura as a dementor. It states that fact in POA.
     
  14. knothead

    knothead Groundskeeper

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    Excellent chapter. Great ending. Your metafiction insert of Kwan and Collins was a very nice touch.
     
  15. BioPlague

    BioPlague The Senate DLP Supporter

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    I don't know if it's true or not so I'll go on hearsay and rumor.

    You're not the King of Fanfiction, Kwan is a shitty character and I will steal your book, copy it and torrent it for free.

    That is all.
     
  16. Poytin

    Poytin The Arby's Hipster DLP Supporter

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    One thing I really don't get about this chapter is why Harry wasn't able to conjure a Patronus when there were only 6 dementors compared to the hundreds he was faced with the previous year. Yes I realize that they are closer this time but I still think that he should be able to use it.
     
  17. Antivash

    Antivash Until we meet again... DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    I can only say one thing;

    <3<3<3LOL<3<3<3
     
  18. oephyx

    oephyx Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    Read up so you don't post shit, and learn to spell. You're not entirely wrong, but as an answer to my previous post it is pretty stupid.
     
  19. Blaise

    Blaise Golden Patronus

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    LOL. Helluva lot of effort for someone you think is a sack of shit/hack writer. You must give awesome birthday presents.

    On topic: Solid work, as usual. The lack of Harry/Fleur was epic. 4/5
     
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  20. Xantam

    Xantam Denarii Host

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    Wow, what is that from? I swear I have a VHS of this movie or TV show somewhere.

    And on topic, good chapter and I also thought that last little bit was hilarious.
     
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