AQATSA: Chapter Twenty-Seven - The Bones of Their Victims

[inverarity]

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[(Anonymous)]

Sweet. But this is all happening too early in the book to be the end. After all, this is a bildungsroman, and in that kind of model, she somehow needs to finish the school year. Plus, she needs to wrap up a lot of loose ends, like with her mother being a cat and making peace with her presumed mother turned sister, plus confronting her other aunt (which will surely follow next chapter).

I wonder whether Auntie Lilith will now count this unauthorized escapade for credit for wizarding social studies and give her a superior (well, that would fit Dumbledore, but not Lilith).

Other question: I am a little confused as to the two silent spectators, the sacrifices. If I got it right, were they the two Alexandra beat last chapter, and it turns out they were aurors? So Alex kind of caused the demise of one and the endangerment of the other, or those are two separate pairs of people?

In separate news, Inverarity, while we are reading, have you perhaps started working on AQ5?

--Geneva

[inverarity.livejournal.com]

The witches at the stone hogan and the witches at Witches' Rock were separate.

I haven't started AQ5 yet. I'm trying to finish another writing project first.

[tealterror0.livejournal.com]

Incidentally, when do you think you might have some information for us regarding that original fiction writing project?

[inverarity.livejournal.com]

Well, certainly not before I finish it. :P

[tealterror0.livejournal.com]

Can't we at least get a plot synopsis? :P Or maybe periodic progress updates, lol.

[wodcdre.livejournal.com]

would that be the HHD sequel???? just curious

[(Anonymous)]

I don't mean the two at the Hogan. I mean those who apostates at Witches Rock, with masks, one of whom she hit with a porcupine spell. Were those really aurors? Were they the sacrifices?

[inverarity.livejournal.com]

They were both Dark Convention members, not Aurors. I'm sorry if it was confusing. :(

AQ5

[(Anonymous)]

Any prognosis as to when we can start seeing AQ5 posts? When you aim to finish writing it?

--Geneva

[(Anonymous)]

God, I really enjoyed that chapter. It was nice seeing Alex get some respect from an adult, after all the crap she's had to put up with, with everyone around her lying to her about her parentage. A nice experience to ground her more in the real world, too, while giving her (maybe) a greater respect for her talents and where they rank in the world.

~DarkSov

[aisaacs.livejournal.com]

Interesting chapter. Now we know why the aurors didn't come for her. It was an interesting duel too.

[shinygobonkers.livejournal.com]

awesome chapter. loved the manuelito-alex duel. i must say, i am really really intrigued by his character and by the apparent depth of his knowledge of things relating to the lands below.

also, nice that apparently alex has won herself some of tsotsi's respect, a bit :]

[kerneyhead.livejournal.com]

I was stuck deeply in this chapter how Alex doesn't take the wizarding world's attitudes of 'things are just so' for granted the way Rowling's characters do.

Seeing Tsotsi's attitude, and the Navajo/Hopi general attitude of 'well, those aren't our rules so no need to mention those little details' seems to match Alex's attitude in general, but is also showing that under the right circumstances the magical and muggle world need not be seperate.

This exposure is just one of the little things that are building up to turn Alex into a little subversive....and good for her.

I suspect while a lot of HP fans love your work, some, typically the kind who think Mugglenet is just wonderful, must hate your work with a passion.

[inverarity.livejournal.com]

Actually, I get more hate from DLP than from Mugglenet (though DLP is about 50/50 on whether AQ is awesome or an annoying Mary Sue).

[kerneyhead.livejournal.com]

My theory is a difference in style. The DLP come up to you and tell you what they think (love or hate). The Mugglenet people put their nose in the air, and walk away without ever showing their distain.

The attitude does show up in the 'did not do the research' comments that sprung up a while back on your television troupes page.

Not a mary sue

[anonjune.livejournal.com]

If you read AQ it is impossible to think she is a Mary Sue. If anything she is a Contrary Sue!

agreed.

[anonjune.livejournal.com]

It always annoys me how Rowling just let it go when Ron made the comment about his second cousin being an accountant - but we don't talk about him.

[thirdgorchbro.livejournal.com]

Outstanding chapter. The fight scene was great, and I really liked Henry's comparison of our heroine to a sheep dog. Looks like my prediction about Alexandra killing John was wrong - or perhaps just premature. I do expect they will have at least one more confrontation. And I am extremely interested to see how - or if - Alexandra will wiggle out of expulsion for this whole stunt.

[uneko.livejournal.com]

Every chapter I read is better then the last. I'm not sure at all how I'll survive between AQ4 and AQ5 :)

[theraincrow.livejournal.com]

I hope this isn't the last we see of Henry Tsotsie. This whole adventure in the Indian Territories has been one of the best parts of the whole series. The dueling scenes, in particular, are much better than similar scenes in the Harry Potter books. That's not a dig at Rowling, it's just my opinion.

Also, I want to second the comment about how refreshing it is to not have every character in this world automatically take the generally accepted wizarding viewpoints for granted, especially a girl like Alex, who was born outside of that culture. She's got questions, and doesn't simply accept every explanation as right, or even true.

I liked the way she and Tsotsie parted ways. Alex actually showed a bit of maturity in that scene. Maybe she's just to tired to act like a brat.

Can't wait for Monday!

[wodcdre.livejournal.com]

Well said...and ME TOO!! MONDAY CAN'T GET HERE FAST ENOUGH?!?!?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[aisaacs.livejournal.com]

I agree and sometimes it really amazes me how well these books are written. Usually most fanfics are full of spelling and grammatical errors and many of them are just poor stories. However, this one has a lot of depth to it, is very well written and is very well thought out. It is just as good as the original HP books and in some parts even better.

[indigo-mouse.livejournal.com]

I really ought to be leaving some nice critiques, but all I can do is enjoy... Great chapter.

Great job

[anonjune.livejournal.com]

I'm glad we're finally starting to tie up loose ends, although I do wonder if she'll ever be in school! She's quite talented but definitely needs an education.

Re: Great job

[(Anonymous)]

Your loose ends comment reminds that I now started rereading the series for early clues, and find, for example, that Inverarity planted the Royal Sweets and Confectionary of Larkin Mills already in the very first chapter. Her chimera wand core is also telling ("someone had to die to get the hair, mark my words," said the wand maker), as is what other commenters have already pointed out, Claudia's coldness toward Alexandra, expressed in many ways.

--Geneva

Re: Great job

[anonjune.livejournal.com]

Yes, a lot of loose ends have been tied up - but they just seem to create new ones. Especially her mother being a cat. While I think Alex needs to go to school, is she really going to be able to handle being in the same building as her cat? So far every single one of my predictions has been wrong, so I'm going to do my best not to predict anything!
I had forgotten about those clues.

Re: Great job

[(Anonymous)]

Add to those new loose ends John's comment that Alex was born for sacrifice. Does John know about her vow to the Generous Ones, or did Abraham Thorn intensify his struggle because Alex was going to be chosen for the Deathly Regiment and John knows that?

John's comment is a bit akin to the half prophecy Voldemort had known about Harry, a mystery for later consumption.

--Geneva

Re: Great job

[anonjune.livejournal.com]

Geneva - yes, it is.

one of strongest chapters yet

[(Anonymous)]

I am a recent comer to the AQ world (this has been somewhat bad for my recent productivity I'm afraid) and I want to congratulate you on one of the most believable (and feisty) characters and worlds I've seen in a fanfic. The diversity of characters and backgrounds, as well as AQ's unwillingness to accept the status quo related to nearly everything in the wizarding and muggle world make your story not just one about "troublesome" coming of age, but a thoughtful critique of the rules, norms, and the nature of prejudice in JKR's world.

The recent journey through the Indian territories and AQ's growing relationship with the Grimm sisters especially serve to advance the plot and entertain in equal measures.
Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful story and keep up the good work!