The fact that Harry would be willing to lose himself to keep that happiness - it's surprisingly selfless... And you've written Ron and Hermione with such a radiant presence that there's no question as to why their happiness might be so contagious.
Thank you so much for picking this out about Harry. I think the bonds between everyone have been strengthened because of the war. They can't go back to what existed before and maybe it's better that they don't. And for saying what you've said about Ron and Hermione here, I offer thanks as well. I really want their love for Harry to come out, their love for life, their willingness to do anything to keep their friend safe. I think they are the only two who really know what Harry went through, and so they have become his protectors, in a way.
I love that it's Neville who is the one to comfort Padma. Because it makes so much sense. He's hurt too, and lost too, and has never seemed one to ask for anything in return. It seems fitting that he would comfort Padma, and the way she is holding onto him as if her life depended on it - that tiny detail has such a poignant connotation; You've really conveyed the way some people have been so broken by this war that they simply have to cling to others for support because otherwise they won't be able to stand on their own.
Thank you! So much. It had to be Neville, you're right. There's a certain essence to him that the others don't have, and I think he would be the ideal one to bring Padma back to life, so to speak. Put her back together, or rather, help her put herself back together.
He's letting himself be happy with Harry because he trusts him and Harry's seen him at his lowest points, so there's nothing left to hide.
Exactly! And this is going to be tested very heavily in the last two chapters. (on to the rest)
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Date: 2004-12-23 10:44 am (UTC)From:Thank you so much for picking this out about Harry. I think the bonds between everyone have been strengthened because of the war. They can't go back to what existed before and maybe it's better that they don't. And for saying what you've said about Ron and Hermione here, I offer thanks as well. I really want their love for Harry to come out, their love for life, their willingness to do anything to keep their friend safe. I think they are the only two who really know what Harry went through, and so they have become his protectors, in a way.
I love that it's Neville who is the one to comfort Padma. Because it makes so much sense. He's hurt too, and lost too, and has never seemed one to ask for anything in return. It seems fitting that he would comfort Padma, and the way she is holding onto him as if her life depended on it - that tiny detail has such a poignant connotation; You've really conveyed the way some people have been so broken by this war that they simply have to cling to others for support because otherwise they won't be able to stand on their own.
Thank you! So much. It had to be Neville, you're right. There's a certain essence to him that the others don't have, and I think he would be the ideal one to bring Padma back to life, so to speak. Put her back together, or rather, help her put herself back together.
He's letting himself be happy with Harry because he trusts him and Harry's seen him at his lowest points, so there's nothing left to hide.
Exactly! And this is going to be tested very heavily in the last two chapters. (on to the rest)