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Whistling in the Dark
Melenka33 Reviews | 33 Ratings, 0 Likes, 1 Favorite )
Years after the war, Harry's attempts to withdraw are foiled by a visit, a different sort of quest, and the interference of well-meaning people.
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Reviews for Whistling in the Dark
Tonks may be the only one who can break him out of his post-war funk. I do hope he takes the initiative to contact her (although this would probably be a really short story if he didn't, LOL)
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
Tonks is such a wonderful character. I feel she was underused in the series, but I cannot regret that, as the minor characters leave us fic writers more room to explore. :)
A mature and even somewhat thoughtful Dudley? Even better. I don't know if Dudley really wants protection, or if he is smart enough to see it as a way to get Harry back to living, but either way it looks promising. I will be interested to see what happens when Tonks comes by ...
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
Ha! You realized that Dudley is a bit more clever than Harry will ever realize. Though his concern about being attacked in a house he can't manage to sell is warranted. He saw things he never should have, as a Muggle.
This is a fun start. I love stories where Dudley and Harry grow up to be friends. DH gave us hope that they could overcome their upbringing, after all. And I even like Luna and Ginny. Glad there are no hard feelings amongst the three.
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
First, I apologize for taking so long to respond. Life was a bit complex for a while.I am glad you like the Harry and Dudley dynamic. I thought JKR left enough wiggle room for that, as well.
Hopefully they can help heal eachother.
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
Or kill each other. Love's like that sometimes.
Glad to see that Teddy is a happy normal kid.
Sounds like they need eachother.
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
In so many ways. ;)
I am wondering if one of Harry's friends has had a word with Dudley, in hope that he can get through where they can not.
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
I doubt many of them would approach Dudley, all things considered. It's more likely that Dudley decided it was time Harry got himself back in the world, and having a good reason to make that happen was just kismet.
A great begining, I love storys that include Dudley.
Response from Melenka (Author of Whistling in the Dark)
Thank you! I think Harry's only living relative shouldn't be overlooked, especially when he had so much room for growth. Thanks for reading. :)