Jonathan Langford posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 4:59pm for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Very nice. I think that of all your stories (all of which I enjoy), this may be my favorite--in part at least because Millicent stretches Harry in ways that the others don't.

kb0 posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 3:10pm for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

It's nice to see this story continue, and how you have Centi bring some realism into Harry's life. Dumbledore, like most people around him, have both positive and negative effects on him. Your Slytherin tendencies in the elves to hide their true abilities is funny. Continue on... :-) Kevin

jimnjoye posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 2:18pm for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

THANK YOU for updating this story. I eagerly await updates. I love your portrayal of Centi. Good job.

Wonderbee31 posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 12:20pm for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Wonderful part here, and really loving the interaction between Harry and Millie, you have managed to continue to bring her character to vibrant life. Liked how she is indeed helping Harry out in the ways of the wizarding world, and definitely looking forwar to the upcoming role she continues to have in Harry's ife. Will be curious to see what all Dumbledore might try later on, and glad to see that Minerva at last seems to be more than his yes-person. The Dursley's, nice to see Harry stand up for her, as if he were by himself, he probably would take a lot more junk from them than he will at this point in time.

morriganscrow posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 11:26am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

A lovely chapter - mind you, I now know more about Harry's bowel habits than I do my long-term housemate's, which may not be a good thing!
I am enjoying the relationship between Harry and Centi very much, and I hope you continue to have her be more than just an infodump, like poor Hermione became in HBP and DH.
Keep up the great job.

FrequencyQueen posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 11:15am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Nice. Harry doesn't seem angry enough with Dumbledore about his interference, and about popping in on him without the courtesy of announcing himself. I'm hoping some good comes from the goblin meeting?

Nick R. posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 9:59am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Yay! This is one of my all-time favorite HP fanfics and I am absolutely thrilled to see it updated and progressing. Excellently written (as usual) and I look forward eagerly to the next installment.

Ladegard posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 7:53am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Good chapter and I'm enjoying the use of an underutilized character. Also, nice to see you back.

Viridian posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 7:33am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Very interesting developments. Harry seems very... on the fence... regarding Dumbledore. The planning is interesting - not to mention very in character. It was a neccesary focusing/organizational discussion - I just hope things heat back up again next chapter.

Harry trying to recall his conversations with Hermione in order to figure out how to act was funny, yet heartwarming.

I'm very eager to see where this goes next!

Carol Layland posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 5:37am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Right up to this chapter I had no idea why you were writing this story instead of posting to the other two Paladin projectg stories. Now I see how this is working out and I think that you are doing a very nice job of working this story into the Paladin Universe with something just a little different. I enjoyed this chapter and the way it pulled some loose strings together for me. Thank you for this chapter Carol Layland

Fishburne posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 3:40am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

You know, the old adage of less is more NEVER applies to your stories. Always makes me happy to see an author go into such detail when fleshing out his characters and plots. The fact that you keep the characters charming and engaging is a credit to your ability.

Thank you for writing these. Your characterization of Harry and Centi, and for the most part, the other people, are fantastic and intricate. Makes me feel as if they are part of a family I just enjoy being around.

Fish

Crys posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 3:39am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

A lot of things about the meeting with AD seemed . . . off. The fact that he left so quickly (an he seemed eager to leave) makes me worried about polyjuice. Problems there: Dobby isn't suspicious of a double, had to be keyed into wards whoever it was, Legilimens. Still could be an absolute curve-ball by having him an imposter, but maybe not. Though his use of Legilimency on Centi, after previously promising not to, is worrying.

Surprised you didn't list AD as a threat. Or at least his manipulations as one.

Liked how you distinguished Dobby's versus Winky's versus Centi's roles in his list of things to do.

Liking the story.

FenrisWolf posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 3:32am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

I know that what happens (or for that matter doesn't happen) is important to the development of the characters and their various relationships, but this chapter is awfully dry, endeless discussions and pie charts and tables and graphics and and and and... A veritable Cornucopia of Anal Retentiveness, all well and good in its place, but only when suitably leavened with actions and interactions. Here we have a chapter released after a seven month wait, one that is significantly longer than some stories I've read -- heck, than some I've written! -- and when you get right down to it, the next thing to nothing happens!

I know a lot of people love this sort of excruciatingly slow plot development, but others among your readers (myelf included) have the attention span of a chruchmouse on Crack. Keep us in mind when you write as well, okay?

WNabors posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 2:55am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Another great chapter.I am really loving Centi and Harrys interaction.

Princess Fictoria posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 2:40am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Yay! I was so thrilled to see thise. Remarkably, this is my favorite schism of this multiverse look at the pallidin program. I like the idea of taking a minor slytherin character and using her in this way. I eagerly look forward to reading more of Harry's more slytherin approach to dealing with the war and life in general.

Evan Mayerle posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 1:56am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Ah, good to see another chapter of this story. I do like how Harry & Centi are getting along and bringing out the best in each other and in Dobby & Winky. It should be interesting to see the further ramifications of these effects. Meanwhile, it should be very interesting to see what the meeting with Gultangk produces in this instance. Also of future interest is how Dumbledore's going to take Harry developing in ways he likely didn't expect, or at least hoped wouldn't happen.

All things considered, a most enlightening chapter.

DrT posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 1:35am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Nice development chapter. May we presume that the Headmaster in this story also had his little insanity problem mentioned in the other paladin stories? If so, that would explain a great deal

LifeScientist posted a comment on Friday 7th November 2008 1:01am for Chapter Six - Not to Plan is to Plan to Fail

Another great chapter in this au of an au. Well considered characterization and the strengthening of parts of Harry's personality that I think Rowling doesn't handle well because she has an inborn objection to those who have and use power....even Dumbledore. You may want to bring forth the "G-O-A-L-S" paradigm at some point in the future (have Harry learn of it), and implement as time passes. You 've obviously referred to it already.

I look forward to further chapters of this work.
Matt