Beyond Hogwarts
Reviews
I want to thank all the people who have posted reviews and suggestions to this little tale. The only "pay" I get for this is your review (and I think I need a raise :) ). Some of the reviews held suggestions that have been incorporated into the story already, some will come about later, and I think you. At times I get stuck and your reviews and suggestions help get me unstuck and back to writing.
Notes
I have read what you wrote and so far nobody wants Harry and Hermione to go to "regular" school this year. Now all we have to wait for is Alana's input when asked. This tale is close to the end as Harry and Hermione are getting close to that time when the Hogwarts Letters are sent out, after that happens then it won't be "Before Hogwarts" any longer. So, unless I get many, many negative suggestions I plan on doing at least the first year at Hogwarts - The Sorcerer's Stone next, but I need a better title so not to infringe on JKR. This is where you the readers come in - GIVE ME SOME SIMPLE TITLES TO CONSIDER please. Several of you have said Harry is progressing too fast and you are correct. I intend to slow him down some over the school year and the summer that follows. Harry WILL be more equipped when he goes to Hogwarts than he was in the books (that is the purpose of this story, to equip Harry for his role in the magical world). There will be some Horcrux involved but not to the same extent as in the books. I intend to give "Moldyshorts" a few problems that he didn't have in the books. Harry's advanced education is just one of those problems {evil grin x2}.
The problems that Dumbledore has received so far is only just starting to effect him. Just wait until Harry comes to the school. To answer a question sent by email - yes Gustus will soon make his self known, but in what manor is to be decided still. To warn all of you, I steal borrow ideas from other stories and use them here in mine so be prepared (where do you think I got the time compression?). Oh yea, I almost forgot - the ages used in the titles are related to Harry's age at the time. In chapter 13 he is 9 going on 10 (in fact he had his 10th birthday in the chapter).
Until the next chapter, keep reviewing and I will keep thinking what to have happen next.
Medico