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I like Koga a lot. A grumpy old dude figuring out life.

Bee gave Shuta a new beginning

I need to log my notes here (if they save!!) after each chapter. Like Ortlund said, each chapter deals with a facet of the diamond of Christ’s character. We are His body, Christ takes care of us.

This boss is abusive and awful. Bee really did help Shuta.

Excellent writing and translation - I like getting into Shuta’s story so far.

The part of Harry witnessing his parents’ deaths is horrific, traumatizing. Scorpius is a dork. Overall, this was a fanfiction. However, I enjoyed it. Again, many details passed over my head as these lines were a play script, not a novel.

What an entrance and exit. I realize this is a play, but Delphi may not be THAT powerful against learned and talented wizards. “I never fought alone, you see. And I never will.” “I only wanted to know my father.” When did Voldemort and Bellatrix have time…?! What sucks about this screenplay is that I must spend hundreds of dollars to see the fully fleshed story. These are the bones and my feelings.

How does Scorpius know all of these random facts and knick knacks about the wizarding world? History trivia? He’ll be the next Minister of Magic. We see Draco and Scorpius’ relationship healing, Harry and Albus’ relationship healing. What Ginny said about Harry loving Albus in a specific way is profound. It’s what Delphi is looking for too.

The BIG (and kind of surprising) reveal

What I forgot to put: Harry is the villain in this story!

All of these wholesome little snippets are great - where profound things are said. Thinking back, I’m upset that Snape was brought back just to die again. Did going back thrice have consequences? We will see…

This does feel like fan fiction … going back in time and seeing characters alive or dead or how their world has shaped them is a common trope. But it is fun to experience. Draco loves his son, Snape is back, and Ron and Hermione were always meant to be.

Draco is a great dad. I love the interactions between the grown ups, Ron with the kids, and Scorpius and Albus’ friendship. Hermione turned into Snape 😂 Albus and Harry are more alike than they think. At first I thought the dark cloud around Albus was Harry, but his anger and depression make more sense.

I am warmed by how everyone is grown up, how Ron is with Lilly, and sweet Scorpius.

1/10

I’ve skipped around to the career chapter and intro, and like what I’ve read so far. Do I LIKE what I’m doing?

“‘I’ve had enough trouble for a lifetime.’” What a line!

I like Dumbledore less now… but of course, he wanted Harry to be the better man. The third brother of the Hallows. Volde and Dum are two sides of the same coin, seeking to escape tragedy, but Dum was working for the good of other wizards, witches, Muggles, and admittedly has some selfish motives. Volde just wanted power for himself. Climatic explanations are normally confusing, but this one was done well.

Fred, Crabbe, Snape, Lupin and Tonks have died. I knew only about Fred and Snape - and Snape died horrifically. I knew Harry was a horcrux! And knew the spoiler of Snape protecting Harry all this time, but I’m not sure he ever really cared for Harry… not Dumbledore for that matter. It’s all effed up.

Preparing the moment we all have been waiting for - Harry v Volde, war! Ariana’s story is heart-wrenching. Neville and McGonagall are the shit.

So much has happened, I don’t even know where to start. Dobby’s death was heart-breaking. As the enemy rises in power in affluence, our main characters and friends get some rest and stake out their next plan, which turns into chaos. I love that the scene with the dragon is the scene on the book spine illustration. Ron and Hermione’s care for one another is growing.

The humor and sharing information over a radio program is brilliant. We are nearing the end…

So much has happened… Ron facing his darkness and smashing the Horcrux was the most impactful scene for me. Were Harry and Hermione being SHIPPED? Sure felt like it. Devastating that Luna was taken. The part of Nagini coming out of Bathilda was so damn confusing and crazy, which is the point. I had to reread it.

Threads are adding to the plot. Lupin’s and Harry’s fight and guilt, Dumbledore’s backstory, things turn to shit at the Ministry, HRH on the run. How do Volde’s memories tie into the overall plot and plot twists? The authorities in the Wizarding world are turning into a racist regime.

Trauma stories are now revealed

Red flags, but also due to traumas of Charlie’s past. Classic sunshine with major anxiety and resilience; classic grumpy with sense of humor.

Ron and Hermione are CUTE. The action scenes were great, making the read enjoyable and speedy. Harry figuring out his trust in Dumbledore is completely understandable, and relatable. Regulus giving his life for Kreacher and his family was something I was not expecting.

Luna is the best, Auntie Muriel is the worst, what does Theophilius’ necklace mean, and it’s about to go DOWN

Sad, terrible, and tragic - it was not confirmed if there was a traitor in the Order. The ante is up - Harry is still feeling Voldemort in his scar, people dying one by one. The better parts were Tonks and Lupin and George joking about his ear.

The first chapter is the most clear of Voldemort’s motives and the fear/insanity he places upon his followers. What the hell is Snape doing? He’s a “Mudblood”. Racist-led group. I also appreciate Harry reflecting on Dumbledore, that he didn’t know him well regarding his past life.