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King of Swords
shefa440 Reviews | 6.8/10 (440 Ratings, 0 Likes, 125 Favorites )
It was only after Snape followed her into the neglected shop, moving furtively between the shafts of sunlight that pierced the gloom, that it occurred to him to wonder why, ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione Granger was running. And why, in a world with magic, real magic, she should be seeking the counsel of a Muggle Tarot reader.
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This is really quite fascinating.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you and thanks for taking time to review and comment. I'm glad you're enjoying it (hope you are) and hope you continue to enjoy what unfolds.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you and thanks for taking time to review and comment. I'm glad you're enjoying it (hope you are) and hope you continue to enjoy what unfolds.
You have an amazing brain to come up with a story such as this. The dynamics you have came up with are brilliant.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
*grinsThank you, Arabella. I'm thrilled that you're enjoying this so much! I hope to be updating more regularly and hope that you continue to enjoy the story as it unfolds. I so appreciate your thoughtful review!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
*grinsThank you, Arabella. I'm thrilled that you're enjoying this so much! I hope to be updating more regularly and hope that you continue to enjoy the story as it unfolds. I so appreciate your thoughtful review!
This is really good! But I find it hard to believe that Snape wouldn't be more clued in on the horcruxes. After all, he did tend to Dumbledore after he tried to take care of the ring.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thanks,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. But Snape didn't know anything about Horcruxes. He took care of Dumbledore, but all he knew was that the ring in question was "cursed." So, hearing about Horcruxes from Hermione would have been surprising and confusing and overwhelming for him. After all, he was just minding his own business when her shadow caught his eye and he followed... hmmm. :)Thanks for the thoughtful and thought-provoking comments. I hope that you enjoy the story as it unfolds.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thanks,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. But Snape didn't know anything about Horcruxes. He took care of Dumbledore, but all he knew was that the ring in question was "cursed." So, hearing about Horcruxes from Hermione would have been surprising and confusing and overwhelming for him. After all, he was just minding his own business when her shadow caught his eye and he followed... hmmm. :)Thanks for the thoughtful and thought-provoking comments. I hope that you enjoy the story as it unfolds.
wow! what a powerful start to a powerful story. thanks for the update and i look forward to more!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you so much, Kimjo. I'm so happy that you are finding it engaging and looking for more -- I'll do my best to update soon!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you so much, Kimjo. I'm so happy that you are finding it engaging and looking for more -- I'll do my best to update soon!
Compelling. And the structure--that of a tarot spread--is also fascinating. I look forward to the next chapter.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you, mia. I'm so glad that you're enjoying this so far. There is a lot more here that will unfold -- hopefully more quickly this time! I'm glad that the use of Tarot is compelling! I appreciate your thoughtful review. :)
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you, mia. I'm so glad that you're enjoying this so far. There is a lot more here that will unfold -- hopefully more quickly this time! I'm glad that the use of Tarot is compelling! I appreciate your thoughtful review. :)
The second chapter hooked me. I'm waiting to hear more about Horcrux poisoning. Normally, I'd look to see if this story had extra chapters posted someplace else, guess I'll have to wait.
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Thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. Saying that you would have looked for chapters posted elsewhere (were this not a PPP challenge story) is a lovely compliment! I'm so glad that you're hooked and hope that you enjoy what unfolds. I'll try to post more quickly this time -- the story is taking more shape and I'm hopeful that the next chapter will come more quickly than this last.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. Saying that you would have looked for chapters posted elsewhere (were this not a PPP challenge story) is a lovely compliment! I'm so glad that you're hooked and hope that you enjoy what unfolds. I'll try to post more quickly this time -- the story is taking more shape and I'm hopeful that the next chapter will come more quickly than this last.
Thank you so much for the update. I must say that while I had read the first chapter, it didn't capture my interest enough to miss an update, I had kind of forgotten the whole story. This seccond chapter though, really gave "meat to the boone", it explained at least some of the plot, and it gave a much better "feeling" for the characters involved. I don't know how to explain it, but the first chapter, for me, seemed a bit vague, dreamy and distant, again for me, making it hard to get involved. Again speaking for my self, I prefer to get a more thorogh grasp of the plot and characters, and this seccond chapter gave me a whole lot more, not at least a want to read more of the story. Update again soon!
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Hi,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm really glad that the second chapter left you wanting more. I can totally understand how chapter 1 would have felt sort of vague and floaty -- there was a lot of atmosphere and scene setting, but no real information quite yet. I expect future chapters to be far more similar to Chapter 2 as the plot makes itself known and we get to know the characters and what they're going through...Thanks so much for the feedback and thoughtful review. I'm glad that you were willing to give Chapter 2 a try. :)
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Hi,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm really glad that the second chapter left you wanting more. I can totally understand how chapter 1 would have felt sort of vague and floaty -- there was a lot of atmosphere and scene setting, but no real information quite yet. I expect future chapters to be far more similar to Chapter 2 as the plot makes itself known and we get to know the characters and what they're going through...Thanks so much for the feedback and thoughtful review. I'm glad that you were willing to give Chapter 2 a try. :)
This is amazing! Wow, I am eagerly looking forward to more. This is a very original idea, that they have been sickened by the horcurxes. In the first chapter, I couldn't understand how Hermione, who is very pure of intent, would be influenced by the Dark, but now I see!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Well, thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
! I'm delighted that the second chapter answered some questions or hesitations left at the end of the first. Thank you for the thoughtful review -- I do hope that you continue to enjoy this as it unfolds.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Well, thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
! I'm delighted that the second chapter answered some questions or hesitations left at the end of the first. Thank you for the thoughtful review -- I do hope that you continue to enjoy this as it unfolds.
Wow, Horcrux sickness. That's scary! Has Severus' obscurity from the Wizarding world kept his symptoms from surfacing, or does he already have symptoms, but doesn't realize it? Mwa ha ha ha.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Ahh, excellent questions! *evil cackle. You shall have to wait and see :) Thanks so much for the thoughtful and thought-provoking reviews!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Ahh, excellent questions! *evil cackle. You shall have to wait and see :) Thanks so much for the thoughtful and thought-provoking reviews!
Nice tapestry of words. I kept wanting to know her problem, but your word painting drew me in again and again and I found myself entranced.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm so glad that you were entranced and enjoyed the chapter. I hope that you continue to read and enjoy what unfolds. :)
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm so glad that you were entranced and enjoyed the chapter. I hope that you continue to read and enjoy what unfolds. :)
Oh this really got interesting. I love the Horcrux poisoning thing. But is Severus dead, ghost or alive?
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
I'm glad that you're enjoying this. The Horcrux poisoning is a complex issue that will unfold as the story progresses. Severus is alive, as is Hermione. Stay tuned for more!Thanks for reviewing!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
I'm glad that you're enjoying this. The Horcrux poisoning is a complex issue that will unfold as the story progresses. Severus is alive, as is Hermione. Stay tuned for more!Thanks for reviewing!
This story is really sophisticated. It reminds me of the really good mystery story. And the incorporating of the Tarot cards was a nice touch. A very good read, so far.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you so much -- I'm glad that you're enjoying it so far. The second chapter is about to go into the queue -- it's taken a while to refine it. I hope that you enjoy it as it unfolds.:)
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you so much -- I'm glad that you're enjoying it so far. The second chapter is about to go into the queue -- it's taken a while to refine it. I hope that you enjoy it as it unfolds.:)
whoa...dark begining! look forward to where this will go. thanks
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thanks for reviewing -- I'm working on the next chapter and hope to have it out soon... Hope you enjoy it!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thanks for reviewing -- I'm working on the next chapter and hope to have it out soon... Hope you enjoy it!
Oh very intrigueing beginning. So many questions you've opened up and you've given us no answers.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you -- and yes, many unanswered questions. There is a great deal here that will unfold... stay tuned! Thanks so much for your review :D
Very interesting beginning. I cant wait to see where this goes!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thanks,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far. I'm working on the next chapter, so keep an eye out. I appreciate your review :)
I confess I know nothing of Tarot. You have managed, however, to intrigue me. I'm looking forward to finding out the answers to all the questions you've raised.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Why thank you, Stormy! I'm thrilled that you are intrigued and hope that you continue to be enthralled with the upcoming chapters. I'm working on the next chapter... keep an eye out! Thanks so much for reviewing. :D
Oh, Boy! This is my challenge! Hooray! You have made a very mysterious start. Hermione having the Cards read by a Muggle- how interesting! I am eager to see what comes next.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Yay! What a great challengs prompt this was! I hope that you enjoy where I take the story. Thanks for the prompt and for commenting!
I never could understand tarot, so I am always impressed when someone seems to 'get' it . Keep up the great story!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Tarot is fascinating -- I hope that you enjoy how it plays out in this story. Thanks so much for commenting!
*gasp* This is amazing! Keep it up, mystery author!
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you! I'm delighted that you're enjoying it. I'm working on the next chapter now... Thanks so much for taking time to review!
You have started to weave a haunting story that has me captivated. The suspence is killing me, what is Hermione hideing or trying to solve. Please update soon.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you for your comments,
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
. I'm delighted that you're captivated. I will try not to keep you in suspense too much longer. I'm working on the next chapter now!
Whoa, very interesting, although Tarot cards scare me.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Yes, Tarot cards can be rather eerie, I find. That said, I hope that you will find my use of them in this story decidedly 'un-scary.' Interesting (I hope) but not frightening. :) Thanks for taking time to review!
Very intriguing. You have a lovely way with words. I look forward to more.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you! I'm glad that the beginning of the story intrigues you -- I'm working on the next chapter and hope to keep them coming at a regular rate. Thanks for commenting! :D
Arrrh! A cliffhanger! (This is just MY issue!) Great start and looking forward to more. :-)
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you, and sorry for the cliffhanger... Chapter 2 is emerging bit by bit. I hope that the wait between chapters won't be terribly long. I appreciate your comment and hope that you enjoy the story as it unfolds.
What an interesting start:) I will be looking forward to the next chapter of this:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you for commenting, Fizzabella. I'm glad that you enjoyed the beginning. I'm working on the next chapter and hope that upcoming chapter installments will be regular.
This is a great beginning and I can't wait for updates.
Response from shefa (Author of King of Swords)
Thank you! I'm hoping that updates won't be long in coming. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this first chapter! I appreciate that you took time to comment.