The Long Way Home - NC-17 - by slantedknitting

[harrybangronmod]

Title: The Long Way Home
Author: slantedknitting
Artist: kath_ballantyne
Summary: It's immediately after the war and Harry has almost completely removed himself from the wizarding world; he lives in Muggle London and rarely sees his magical friends. One day, he meets a foreign wizard who pulls him out of his shell, but their budding relationship tears apart his already rocky

Comments

[coconut_ice22]

Gosh! Oh gosh, gosh, gosh. What a lovely fic! You drew me in so far, Yasha was so well done, I started to really feel for his character and nearly didn't want Harry to break-up with him because I fell for him, but then it let Harry and Ron happen, so yay for the break-up! I'm so glad you ended it adding on that Yasha was at the party though, took things full circle in such a lovely way.

Harry's depression and despair, his bed-hopping and stupid decisions -- just all so well written. His anger at those who were there to protect him ran nicely with the small linking theme of Harry saying "I'm not passive" to Yasha, as he isn't.

Just so much to like in this one! I'm glad I saved reading this fest this weekend when I knew I'd have time to sit down and do it in one-sitting, just so worth it. Thank you for writing it!

[slantedknitting]

Oh my gosh, thank YOU! I'm so happy you took time to read it... and I'm so happy you liked it!! I put so much into it :P Your review made my night, thank you so much :D! I'm especially glad you enjoyed Yasha... I had so many original characters, and I was worried that putting one in such a main role wouldn't work... but it seems he was convincing enough :D

Thanks so much again!

[coconut_ice22]

Aww! No, thank you for writing it! The orignal characters really worked for me, they did what a good OC should and supported the story, adding more depth without becoming the main flavour, they were the added salt that didn't make the meal taste just of salt (and now this analysis is making me hungry).

When I start reading anything with an OC I can always tell it is well done when I find myself nearly not looking forward to the ship advertised actually happening because I've fallen for the OC. Yasha and the rest of the gang, the young Aurors especially, worked so well. I would absolutely read more with them in it, if you ever considered expanding.

And also, I must say I really enjoyed Ron's possessiveness, the way he wanted so much to know what exactly Harry had done with Yasha.

[slantedknitting]

You make me so happy, you don't even know :D

Also, your icon! <3

[imthereadergirl]

Good story! Yasha is a great character. He was very nicely developed (that sounds weird, but I hope it makes sense), and not just some random gay guy to make the boys realize they're gay, too. Even though I knew he was temporary, I was still upset about Harry cheating on him (even though it was with Ron). You made him very likeable and believable, not just necessary.

And I like that it takes some time for Hermione to be over it, and not just be immediately happy without Ron. Also, I REALLY like Hermione and George.

[slantedknitting]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed all the different characters... especially Yasha :P Thanks for reading :D

[innibis]

You put them through the ringer!

Thanks for the wonderful read. I'm so glad that it all worked out for everyone.

[slantedknitting]

I could never write a sad Harry/Ron ending. I don't think I have it in me to break my own heart that much.

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for reading :)

[mollyana]

I have enjoy this too much, seriously i have a great time reading it.The story is basicaly the characters and they are all too god developted, especially the occ's. And I love a lot that the more selfish are them , makes them real.

I feel nostalgic at the end especially for Hermione and George (I really love your mourning Goerge); the come out for Ron infront his family and the repercussions for the couple. But seriously you did a great job writing this, and by the way, the art is lovely too.

[slantedknitting]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the characterizations :D I maybe got a bit carried away with the length, but I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway :)

[freakingcrups]

Wow. I have no idea what to say. This story was amazing and I fell in love with it. I was borderline a Ron/Harry fan and you just made me fall for them. Thank you so much for an amazing story.

[slantedknitting]

Wow - that's a huge compliment, so thank you!! I can't believe you took the time to read a story this long when you were only a "borderline" Harry/Ron fan! :P I'm honored.

Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! :D :D