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Fedia 02/22/06 - 10:30PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Connor gave a slight laugh. “Sorry,” he said. “That’s my favorite line from a Friday the 13th movie.” That made me laugh so hard. You've really masterized Connor, whatever the version you chose to write about. And the jesting around the table... You've made start actually liking this characters. This show I could totally see, instead of recording it and skipping to the parts where Connor appeared. And Dawn's crush.... So cute. I actually feel sorry for her. But please, no Harry Potter references. Connor disguised as Harry Potter? No, please! I hate those books so much. I'll better imagine he put on a blonde wig and pointy ears and went as Legolas. Yup. Much better.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I really like the character Connor and I love being able to explore the different paths the character could take. Sorry you don't like Harry Potter. I think Connor looks kind of like him. But please feel free to imagine the sci-fi character of your choice.

Quortoth 12/17/05 - 11:38PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
I've never thought about Conner dressing up as Harry Potter. Interesting, I'm a big Harry Potter fan, I just I never thought about that, he being the dress up type. See what a little less thought on Cordelia will do to a guy :-P :-)

Author's Response: LOL- thanks for the kind and funny review. I think Connor as Harry Potter would work. There's a similarity in the hair, I think. Thanks again!

Poison Pen 11/21/04 - 11:00PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Another fast-paced chapter—nice job. Dawn’s costume is reminiscent of Anya, which I thought was nice, especially considering her date was wearing an eye-patch. I’m glad you had Connor pause to think about events from his “real” past. I think that’s important, considering how much they devastated him before Angel signed the deal with Wolfram and Hart. Connor’s a complex character. Sure, he’s well-adjusted now, but we know the boy certainly has potential for darkness. Makes him all the more interesting. Wow, first werewolves, and now zombies. Poor Connor and Dawn. Seems neither of them can cut a break. Send ‘em to Stanford, and Hell just tags along for the ride. You wicked, wicked man. :) Looking forward to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks! Dawn’s costume was an homage to Anya and the eye-patch was a reference to Xander. I’m so glad you caught the reference! I’m also glad Connor’s complexity and potential for darkness are coming through. Just as Angel had Angelus, Connor version 2.1 has Quar’Toth Connor. And just as Angel has at time temporarily reverted to Angelus . . . well, I don’t want to give anything away. Let Connor say all he wants that his real life is just a dream, that darkness is in him and he knows it. Remember what Skip told Cordy: Magic can’t change the heart of a champion. Everything Connor did before the mind-wipe is something he is capable of doing. To paraphrase the sorting hat in *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone*, it’s all there inside him.

Michael J 11/21/04 - 09:49PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Is it wrong that I feel absolutely no sympathy for Dawn by this point? Yea she missed the boat and all, but it's not like she cared to actually get to know Connor when she found out about him and Emily anyway. Still liking Emily and I really like the portrayal of her relationship with Connor. Her adjustment to the heightened senses and increased physical ability is a great litlte side story to follow and it actually makes her a perfect match for Connor (much like his dad). Thoroughly enjoyed the zombie story although you lost me a bit with Todd at the end. Can't really explain why, but the story fell flat when he went through his reasons for summoning the demons. Dawn was pretty damn impressive with her natural fighting instincts. Excellent chapter. Loving that Connor gets to play hero (against his will mind you) without calling in help from his father all the time. I also can't wait to see how you write the scene where Dawn finds out who Connor's real father is. If anything, that'd make her more adverse to dating him.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. No, it’s not wrong to have no sympathy for Dawn at this point. It’s okay if you do, as well. I think that’s a personal call. I am, however, really glad you like Emily. As I’ve mentioned before, I want to make this a story that really is a metaphor for college. Connor and Dawn need to decide who they are, and that’s really difficult given their histories. Emily, on the other hand, is coping with new freedoms, strengths, and responsibilities. As for Todd making the story fall flat, I was really just pushing through to get the story up when I wrote his bit. The story should have ended with a big BAM, but I didn’t have time to work in all that I needed. So this is a two parter now. Maybe I’ll rewrite some day and add a little more emotion. But I thought it had its funny bits. His reasons for summoning the zombies in and of themselves, though, I think were appropriate. A grander scheme might be good for a villain with a season arc, like the Legion of Dorks in Buffy season 6. But for someone as minor as Todd, I think it would be out of place for him to have a different reason. I don’t know how Dawn would react to finding out who Connor’s father is. But don’t assume that’ll happen!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the chapter. More zombies in the next, so hopefully you’ll like that one, too.

crayonbreaky gal 11/21/04 - 06:17PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Zombies? This is so awesome. I like that Dawn can deal with things herself. I'm still not liking Emily very much. I'm not sure why. Not your fault. Hey, Dawn got bit. Does that mean she might turn into a zombie? Of course she has Willow to fix that. I feel really sorry for Connor's roommate. I don't think I'd want to be his at all. And I liked the joke about the drinking. Of course everything is spiked. College?

Author's Response: Thanks! I thought zombies would be a nice, scary way to go. I always wanted to write horror stories. I’m not sure I ever really get them down well, but that’s partly because the characters you care about usually have to live. And what decent horror story has zero fatalities? Sorry you don’t like Emily. Gunn got bit in Habeas Corpses and didn’t become a zombie, so I don’t think it works like that. I’ll cover this in the next chapter. Poor Pete has only more trouble ahead.

frenchtoast101 11/21/04 - 04:25PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Awesome! There are zombies now? Cool. =)

Author's Response: Glad you like. The zombies are around for at least one more chapter.
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