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Reviews for Highly Improbable

Sigune 2005.08.03 - 05:32PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
Wheee! Another great chapter! I have to confess that I adore it when Snape and Clancy quarrel: they are at their best in word fights, and the causes of their arguments are always so deliciously realistic *grins*... I also do love your Flitwick (I already did when he was on the receiving end of Snape's nasty cracks) - he is very brave for one so small, and I was sorry to see his brazenness on the dancefloor land him in an accident :-). And why do I get the feeling you aren't particularly fond of Madame Maxime? - Serious quote of the day: “I certainly hope the day never comes when you do something that has a perfectly logical explanation and people believe the worst of you!” *sniff* But I have to say: so far Clancy seems to have more faith in Snape than he has in her, the dunderhead. Of course I completely agree with her reason - someone who looks the very cliché of a Dark wizard must be on the side of the angels... Oh - of course I can't resist having my say about Snape, romance, humour and canon *very evil grin*. I can't imagine why HBP should have made this combination unlikelier than before. Snape has always been a nasty piece of work; the man who did what he did in HBP is not a different person from the one who inspired "SS/just about everyone" to begin with. Highly Improbable is excellent proof of the fact that a story can have romance and comedy and still keep Snape in character. This is a rare accomplishment.

Author's Response: I don't dislike Madame Maxime, but Clancy can't be universally popular at Hogwarts. She must have a few enemies, surely, as her tongue can be as sharp as Snape's, although her intent is generally less malicious. I think. Let's hope that JKR has as much faith in Snape as Clancy does. Thanks for reviewing, Sigune! :-)

LariLee 2005.08.03 - 02:46PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
The luggage brought back memories. My first ‘true love’ gave me luggage for Christmas. Don’t worry, I was acquitted.

Clancy took a hard look at him, but all she saw was a poorly groomed man in his early twenties, dressed in black with hair hanging in his face. “Well, there’s no accounting for taste,” she said with a shrug. That was a spew Diet Dr Pepper on the keyboard moment.

Another totally wonderful, funny chapter! Thank you for sharing!

~Lisa

Author's Response: Thanks, Lisa. And congrats again on your Multifaceted Awards. Long live OFCs! :-)

Verity Brown 2005.08.02 - 05:58PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
"Anyone who looks as sinister as you must surely be honorable. Otherwise, there would be no irony left in the world." I love that line. And I hope it's true. I look forward to seeing how you manage to cope with HBP.

Author's Response: The remainder of the story will play out as I had originally intended through Book 7. The only part that I've had to rework is what happens after Book 7. And it must be true. What a waste of JKR's "gift of a character" if it isn't. Thank you for reviewing. :-)

Trickie Woo 2005.08.02 - 03:36PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
Well the Yule Ball was fun and things worked out well for Eloise. I finally figured out the black beetle, it was Teresa Kiter/Rita Skeeter. Snape must not be getting much, if any at all, this term, they are constantly on the outs it seems. Keep the updates coming. I still don't understand why it's so important to stick to canon when Rowling came so far out of left field with HBP, that she skewed canon to the point where she screwed everyone's stories, particularly the stories on Occlumency. I've noticed the movies don't stick totally to canon and I've enjoyed all 3 so far. I don't care about canon, what's important to me are plot and character developement, and you have plenty of it in HI. What I want is Snape romance and humor, and I can take a very small amount of angst with it. The way she ended HBP will make it impossible to get that if all the authors feel they have to be compliant with her canon. I hope you do it the way Lari-Lee did in "The Day Emmaline Vance Died", that was compliant but still had romance, some humor , and a big surprise. About the only authors who weren't screwed by HBP are the ones who write trash like male pregnancy and other weird things, they had already screwed themselves. I can't decide whether to call that genre TU or GU, Trash of Garbage Universe, take your pick.

Author's Response: Snape must not be getting much, if any at all, this term, they are constantly on the outs it seems. Aside from a brief misunderstanding after the holidays, their romance is alive and well. But since this story is intended as a romantic comedy and not PWP, I don't emphasize all their intimate moments unless they are necessary to the plot. But you are free to let your imagination fill in the rest after I fade to black. I still don't understand why it's so important to stick to canon when Rowling came so far out of left field with HBP, that she skewed canon to the point where she screwed everyone's stories, particularly the stories on Occlumency. Canon compliance is important to me, as I feel it helps readers who are reluctant to read stories with original characters see how they might fit into the books. AU is fine too, but I'd like to try to finish something as I had initially conceived it. The romantic comedy genre requires a happy ending, and you will just have to trust me to deliver it. Thanks for expressing your thoughts. :-)

sophierom 2005.08.02 - 12:23PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
I was waiting for the camel suit! ;-D Ah, you Americans of the lowest order really do manage to produce some witty moments. As always, you know how to keep me laughing ... and then make my breath catch with just a line: "if I were ever to do something that seemed completely indefensible that caused everyone to lose faith in me - would you still believe in me?” Snape, I'm so sorry I lost faith in you! Thanks for this great chapter.

Best,
Sophie
P.S. Poor Flitwick! ;-D

Author's Response: Thanks, Sophie! I'm starting to really like Flitwick. I'm glad he was given a little more to do in HBP. I was afraid initially that HBP would doom all Snape/OFC stories, but events from new canon turned out to be very fun to play with.

phoenix 2005.08.02 - 12:18PM 33: Blame It On the Bossa Nova Signed
Ah, yes, nothing like a really good misunderstanding. I thought Snape's reaction was perfect. We all know how he is and that was exactly what I would have expected. Nice job with the Yule Ball, I really enjoyed this chapter. :)

Author's Response: Thank you, Phoenix. :-)

Sigune 2005.07.25 - 10:26AM 32: I'm Beginning to See the Light Signed
Bleh. Because I am shamefully late all my favourite bits have already been quoted, and other people's praise is wittier than mine :-(. I suppose that only leaves me to say that I loved this excellent and incredibly funny chapter - and not just because of the camel suit ;-P... It was full of brilliant ideas, and I really like the way you weave your story into GoF. Cheers for Panpipe, Dumbledore, Snape, Gred & Forge and Clancy, especially in her dealings with Rita Skeeter...

“Yes,” Dumbledore agreed. “I often find his behavior astonishing.” In the light of recent events, so do I...

Author's Response: Thanks, Sigune! It will be interesting to see where new canon takes this story. At this point, I'm still trying to sort it all out.


xanthophyllippa 2005.07.18 - 11:12PM 7: The Object Of My Affection? Anonymous
"She turned on an eel, and stormed out of his office." That? Is sheer brilliance. I never like OC stories. I am hopelessly in love with yours. So much so that I cannot drag myself away to continue reading HBP. Wow.

Author's Response: Thank you very much! I certainly wasn't expecting to receive a review two days after the release of HBP, or possibly, ever again, for that matter. ;-)

apisa_b 2005.07.14 - 04:34PM 32: I'm Beginning to See the Light Anonymous
I hope El Panpipe is not seriously injured I will miss him while he is out in the forrest!
Your story not only made me smile, no, literally rotflol! You did a great job.

Author's Response: I'm glad you're in El Panpipe's corner. Not everyone cares for the poor, wee tyke. Thanks for reviewing, Apisa_b! :-)

Charo 2005.07.09 - 06:39PM 32: I'm Beginning to See the Light Signed
Another great chapter. Keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Thank you, and thanks for reviewing, Charo. :-)

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