I'm sorry - I did try it without a disclaimer but it didn't look right.
Sigh.
Disclaimer - Harry Potter belongs to J.K Rowling. Damnit.
Final Note and Answers.
First of all I would like to say thank you to all my reviewers - all of you have honestly kept me going. I know it sounds all corny, and it is over used, but I was so close to removing it at one point because of the crap- ness (try and guess what chapter that is.) of the whole darn thing.
But you guys stayed. I've never had so many reviews in all my life.
One or two of you asked about this and I'm sorry there wasn't a proposal of any kind between any of the couples - I did debate having the last scene at Ron and Hermione's wedding but that turned out awful. If you thought the last one was bad, this one stank. So I settled for the happy summer day thing - the summer is affecting me for once - because it had been a while since I had portrayed them happy and more or less carefree.
Or at least, a time when I had described and written it properly. You must remember I started the fic wheat seemed like years ago and it was only my second fic so I was a little sketchy on details and thought no further than the next sentence.
Sequel?
Surprisingly, at least for me, people have wondered about sequels.
I don't really know the best way to put this - I would love to do a sequel, seriously. But it was a wonder this was completed with a half decent plot. I would hate to inflict a half-arsed attempt to continue this little story of mine on you. I am not, however, ruling it out completely.
I might wait until I get a little more experience of writing in the romance area - this was my first romance that ended with all the main characters still alive so that might explain a couple of things. If there was going to be any form of sequel, it wouldn't be for a while - I've got pretty important exams coming up (yeah, for the next five years) so updates may be a rare event. I'm not ruling it out completely and if there was one, I would post a note up on here. Also, I need to find another good plot. This was one serious fluke of luck.
So I'm going to take this opportunity to thank some people - I love all of you guys but a couple of people stood out and spring to mind straight away.
Silver Witch - You have been there almost from the very start of the fic, which was ALONG time ago. Moreover, you encouraged me. Also, I love reading your fics, which are very funny at times. Something I envy greatly - I've been told I make people cry (other fic - ok, it made one person sad) but I can never create laughter. That is some thing to be seriously proud of. ^Round of applause please^ P.S. Your last review was weird - explain please.
Gingerred - A friend of mine that has reviewed for a while and told me not to worry when I couldn't write the final bit.
RachelFan5000 - Thank you so much for beta reading a couple of chapters and putting up with my worthless/inane/stupid thoughts on MSN messaging.
Annison Crane - Another good person who has reviewed more or less from the start - thanks for the reviews because they helped me sort out their pasts and the plots properly. Also - you told me who Evanesance were and I told my friends and forced her to listen to it. We are now the biggest fans.
Strawberriesdelighte - I've mentioned you especially because I think you really wanted to be a beta. Sorry - I only really bounce ideas off people who are on MSN messaging and you were never only. Sorry again.
Punkin - See? I am actually capable of giving shout outs on the first go. Thank you so much for helping me through when I was seriously in need of inspirations - it was chapter 13 and 14 which were really one of the major turning points when the whole fic began to take shape. THANK YOU!!!!
Paffy - A fellow 'Britfic' author, and, although I hardy ever speak or review your stuff, I do like your fics.
Neurotic-sin (formally know as Arwen) - hey girl! Thanks a lot for, just, well, being there. *grin* And, you always managed to make me hyper when I read your reviews - an accomplishment as I check my e-mail and fan fiction URL at about three in the morning.
All of the previous people are people that stood out - which was really hard because every single one of my reviewers I love. Many of the same things could be said about a load more people.
I really wish I could thank you all personally but I don't think I could do you all credit.
All I hope is that you enjoyed my fic half as much as I enjoyed reading all your comments (good and bad) and tips that helped me finally finish my first full-length fic.
Lots of love,
Opal Star
Disclaimer - Harry Potter belongs to J.K Rowling. Damnit.
Final Note and Answers.
First of all I would like to say thank you to all my reviewers - all of you have honestly kept me going. I know it sounds all corny, and it is over used, but I was so close to removing it at one point because of the crap- ness (try and guess what chapter that is.) of the whole darn thing.
But you guys stayed. I've never had so many reviews in all my life.
One or two of you asked about this and I'm sorry there wasn't a proposal of any kind between any of the couples - I did debate having the last scene at Ron and Hermione's wedding but that turned out awful. If you thought the last one was bad, this one stank. So I settled for the happy summer day thing - the summer is affecting me for once - because it had been a while since I had portrayed them happy and more or less carefree.
Or at least, a time when I had described and written it properly. You must remember I started the fic wheat seemed like years ago and it was only my second fic so I was a little sketchy on details and thought no further than the next sentence.
Sequel?
Surprisingly, at least for me, people have wondered about sequels.
I don't really know the best way to put this - I would love to do a sequel, seriously. But it was a wonder this was completed with a half decent plot. I would hate to inflict a half-arsed attempt to continue this little story of mine on you. I am not, however, ruling it out completely.
I might wait until I get a little more experience of writing in the romance area - this was my first romance that ended with all the main characters still alive so that might explain a couple of things. If there was going to be any form of sequel, it wouldn't be for a while - I've got pretty important exams coming up (yeah, for the next five years) so updates may be a rare event. I'm not ruling it out completely and if there was one, I would post a note up on here. Also, I need to find another good plot. This was one serious fluke of luck.
So I'm going to take this opportunity to thank some people - I love all of you guys but a couple of people stood out and spring to mind straight away.
Silver Witch - You have been there almost from the very start of the fic, which was ALONG time ago. Moreover, you encouraged me. Also, I love reading your fics, which are very funny at times. Something I envy greatly - I've been told I make people cry (other fic - ok, it made one person sad) but I can never create laughter. That is some thing to be seriously proud of. ^Round of applause please^ P.S. Your last review was weird - explain please.
Gingerred - A friend of mine that has reviewed for a while and told me not to worry when I couldn't write the final bit.
RachelFan5000 - Thank you so much for beta reading a couple of chapters and putting up with my worthless/inane/stupid thoughts on MSN messaging.
Annison Crane - Another good person who has reviewed more or less from the start - thanks for the reviews because they helped me sort out their pasts and the plots properly. Also - you told me who Evanesance were and I told my friends and forced her to listen to it. We are now the biggest fans.
Strawberriesdelighte - I've mentioned you especially because I think you really wanted to be a beta. Sorry - I only really bounce ideas off people who are on MSN messaging and you were never only. Sorry again.
Punkin - See? I am actually capable of giving shout outs on the first go. Thank you so much for helping me through when I was seriously in need of inspirations - it was chapter 13 and 14 which were really one of the major turning points when the whole fic began to take shape. THANK YOU!!!!
Paffy - A fellow 'Britfic' author, and, although I hardy ever speak or review your stuff, I do like your fics.
Neurotic-sin (formally know as Arwen) - hey girl! Thanks a lot for, just, well, being there. *grin* And, you always managed to make me hyper when I read your reviews - an accomplishment as I check my e-mail and fan fiction URL at about three in the morning.
All of the previous people are people that stood out - which was really hard because every single one of my reviewers I love. Many of the same things could be said about a load more people.
I really wish I could thank you all personally but I don't think I could do you all credit.
All I hope is that you enjoyed my fic half as much as I enjoyed reading all your comments (good and bad) and tips that helped me finally finish my first full-length fic.
Lots of love,
Opal Star