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Originally left on 01/06/2015
Aww, poor Millie! James really is a Quidditch drill sergeant, isn't he? Doing homework past midnight- she's not going to have a good morning. specially once the talking begins!
Sirius was actually kind of sweet in this chapter! I like the whole 'mind reading' thing going on here- it seems to be a bit of a pattern in this story. I like it, it shows that the two of them may be better matched than they thought (or Millie thinks at least!) The interaction between them is good in this chapter (I say that a lot, but I really like how you write their conversations!) I like Sirius' characterization here, it shows he can be responsible and rather caring. If Millie wasn't half-asleep, she'd probably realize that!
This was a rather short chapter, but it was really good! I liked it :)
~Santa
Author's Response: James is a horrible person when it comes to Quidditch, in my opinion, but there's a reason why Gryffindor has the best Quidditch team in the entire school. Doing anything op at midnight is just too much for me, especially if it's school related.
Sirius is just adorable. I love reading people's opinions of him from the beginning, and then around this point is when the opinions start to change. It's just great to see people fall in love with Sirius as much as I did over the course of writing this story. It means a lot to me. Thanks so much for reading :)
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Originally left on 10/03/2014
This was a cute little in-between chapter, before the rumors really kick in. We get to see some normal interaction--Millie being hostile (understandably, since she's just been cornered into a fake public relationship and is exhausted and has to write an essay), and Sirius, who is clearly not planning on giving up any time soon.
So Sirius does his homework, huh? I guess he's got to keep that under wraps--wouldn't want to ruin his street cred ; )
--Penny
Author's Response: I remember this being a ridiculously fun chapter to write. I think I enjoy writing the filler chapters where they're just being ridiculous and cute more than writing chapters with plot. It's probably why this story is so light on plot, and heavy on the fluff! And Sirius is first and foremost always thinking about his street cred ;)
Thanks for reviewing :)
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Originally left on 07/30/2014
Haha, this was very short but cute. I really enjoy the banter between these two and can't wait to see what the next day brings for them.
I wish I had more to say but not much happened in this chapter...
xxNix
Author's Response: I love writing them together! It's so easy to write as well, for which I am ever grateful :D
Thanks for reading (despite nothing happening :P ) :)
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Originally left on 12/03/2013
Review tag! x2
I wonder if Millie will get hazard pay for this job? :P I mean, fan girls can be a little crazee.
I kind of love (or really love) Sirius and Millie doing homework after hours together. I quite love the idea of Sirius staying up to do homework like everyone else. It might be my favorite thing about the way you wrote him. I mean, others just have him as a guy who skates through with remarkable grades.
And, have I told you recently that I love Millie's inner dialogue - it's funny and quirky and makes me giggle.
Gah! It's clear that Sirius isn't just using her as a dodge for getting socially ridiculed.
Love your story (fyi)!
-Rose
Author's Response: I'm super dooper glad you liked this chapter! I love writing Sirius with normal school problems! I think there's an entire half-chapter later on simply devoted to them just doing homework together which was so much fun to write.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review - your reviews are always so nice and leave me feeling all warm and happy inside!
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Originally left on 11/22/2013
NO??? WHY WAS THIS CHAPTER SO SHORT? *Sobs dramatically into my pillow* Not that there is a pillow anywhere in the vicinity but THAT'S OKAY!
Hehe, Millie sounds just like I do in the middle of the night or when I'm rudely awaken at a preposterous hour in the morning. I walk around with mushed hair and bleary eyes, just grunted when anyone asks me a question.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading more, but right now I really should be studying for History (sobs dramatically again) as I unfortunately have an exam tomorrow. Sigh.
TTFN!
Courtney:)
Author's Response: WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING READING FANFICTION?!?! GO STUDY FOR THAT EXAM!!!
Millie would sound like me if I ever managed to wake up in the middle of the night - I'm a pretty heavy sleeper.
I now realise that it has been a few days since this review was posted, so I hope your exam went well :)
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Originally left on 11/05/2013
ok, so in terms of the writing, yes it gets better - definitely! This is an excellent romance - slowly building up.
Twilight - i dont know whether you are a twilight fan or not - but twilight was a very popular series. it did little of the subplot or minor character development and basically focussed on the tension between the two main characters. and it was a phenomenal success - whether you are a fan or not you cannot deny that!
that is basically what your story is doing... it is addictive and I love reading it!
Author's Response: Yes, I have read Twilight! And yes, I understand where you're coming from. As long as the story is enjoyable, I suppose? I'm using this one especially to improve general writing-ness, and Not Normal to work on more novel-specific issues. Either way, it comes down to readers enjoying the experience. I'm glad that you are enjoying it!
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Originally left on 10/29/2013
Review tag, again! :)
Ah, this was such a cute chapter! I think Sirius in your story is so quirky and silly, and I really like how he keeps trying to engage Millie in witty banter, like calling her a fair lady, but she just doesn't get it. Her little comments to herself are funny as well, like when she asks herself why she keeps calling him by his full name- it's a very good point!
The one CC I have is that at the beginning Millie is talking about how being Sirius' girlfriend is really hard and how it was a hot topic, but then the rest of the chapter was her talking with Sirius and not having to deal with the rumours, just saying that they would start the next day. As much as I love their banter, it was a little confusing to have the chapter end in a really different way than it began, you know? :) Anyway, I know these chapters are a lot older and experimental but it's something to think about if you come back to edit them. :)
Anyway, this was a great chapter as usual, I can really tell that you had a lot of fun writing this story! Nice job!
Author's Response: Hello! And I don't think I've done this yet, but I should thank you for your wonderful reviews on this story! They're always so nice and helpful and they get me to think about the plot and characters in different and exciting ways. I'm getting good editing vibes! :D
Once again, thank you for your CC! Like I said - ever so helpful! *hugs*
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Originally left on 10/11/2013
Hello! I'm here for the review tag. Wow! It has been months and months since I caught up with this story, and I'm very glad to have the chance to come back to it. Despite having been away from this fic for so long, I caught up very quickly, and I'm back into the swing with all things Millie! And Sirius of course. I'm loving this fluffy chapter! It's quite short but it's so funny and light-hearted, and that sleep-smudged conversation between Millie and Sirius was sweet. It's also a bit of a breather, a pause before the whole rumour blizzard hits, I suppose. I absolutely loved it when Sirius asks Millie if she'll be able to deal with all the rumours and of being the talk of the school. Also, classic Sirius Black conceitedness! They're getting increasingly adorable, these two. I was sort of expecting Sirius to offer Millie his Transfig essay to copy or something, but I guess he doesn't want to make things too easy for her, and he probably gets a nice chuckle at seeing her in such a sleep-deprived state, reduced to speaking in monosyllables. :P
Anyway, this was a lovely chapter! I'll read on a little further. I enjoyed this. :D
-teh
Author's Response: Hello! Thanks for dropping in!
Yes! This chapter was actually so much fun to write. Sirius is so conceited it's amazing he can support his huge head. And I suppose it just never occurred to Sirius that he should let Millie copy from him. Chances are, he hasn't done it himself!
Thank you for the wonderful review!
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Originally left on 06/16/2013
Hey! Here for review tag.
This was a fun little chapter and I enjoyed reading the interaction between Sirius and Millie. It was really amusing and cute, and Millie's thoughts made me chuckle. It's nice to see their 'relationship' progressing, and I am eager to see how the rumours unfold.
Great job as always.
Cheers!
AD
(AditiDraco95)
Author's Response: Their ""relationship"" has such a long way to go, but I'm happy to hear you're enjoying the ride so far. Brace yourself for a lot more fluff!
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Originally left on 02/18/2012
i like the way the story's going so far and i wonder how millie will react to the rumors... i noticed the lack of sirius pov, though.but i can't wait to get reg into the picture...
'cause you've fot to admit, he has a knack for juicing up a story! ;D
loyally,
fanna
Author's Response: Yeah, a little low on Sirius inspiration at this point. And I'm rather sad about it too, because I have a lot of fun writing him! And Regulus does have a way of spicing things up a little, and I promise you, Regulus, spices things up alright...
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Originally left on 01/20/2015
Haha, my favorite lines of the chapter are the last two she thinks. It's OK, we can go insane together. :)
How did I know that Sirius was going to be the one who wound this in his favor? Of course Marissa would follow through with her plan. And of course he would just be there ready to plant his territory when Rex showed up. Poor Millie, though. She doesn't have much a say of anything in her life, does she?
I'm glad Sirius showed up when he did, though. Rex is a creep and seriously gives me the creeps. He even had clammy hands? Gross!
Hmmm. Millie does bring up a good point. What if one of them gets to liking someone else in the long-run? That'd be a nice plot-twist. Of course, I'd see Sirius winning out (he's gorgeous, duh) but it'd be fun to see it play out. I know the story is already done, but let me speculate while I can. ;)
Cheers! Onward I go!
~Mae
Author's Response: Company on the road to insanity is the best way to go insane, I think.
Sirius came up with the entire plan! Of course he's the one who comes out on top. I figure that Sirius is probably really happy that his plan is actually working. But it's not in the best interests of Sirius Black's image to show that kind of relief :P Millie holds her own within a few chapters!
Rex is gross. No one likes Rex.
But the question is: WILL THEY? Who knows??!? I do, obviously. But still. And I'd definitely choose Sirius.
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Originally left on 01/20/2015
Review tag!
Ahh! I'm really glad to be back, reading Like a House on Fire. While I've been away, I have been forgetting how good it is! The plot really has begun to develop in this chapter, what with the whole fake girlfriend/fake dating buisness. I'm also starting to despise Marsissa - I bet Sirius will probably hear the rumours right away!
Oh gosh, Rex really is annoying too. He makes me so angry. I guess your writing is just too real! (That's a good thing)
I just love how oblivious Millie is. Like the bit where she was confused about Sirius saying his first name out loud, then he had to explain to her that people who like eachother usually call eachother by their first names. I think Sirius has other motives rather than ""pretending"" to date Millie. I think he wants it for real. I guess that soon, Millie may come to waste it, but at the moment, I really can't imagine that.
The whole ""fake dating"" thing seems odd, but believe able. I'm wondering whether the ""fake dating"" will progress onwards into a real relationship, or whether the real relationship will start elsewhere.
As always, I loved this!
Missy
Author's Response: Hahaha! That's a similar feeling I got when I was writing this story. Every time I returned to this story, I remembered how much I enjoyed it. I think some of that feeling seeps into the writing perhaps. And yes - this is the chapter where STUFF ACTUALLY HAPPENS. Marissa is not a nice person, that is very true.
Rex is incredibly creepy. I've seen Sirius being written in a similar way, and it's been glorified, so with Rex I wanted to highlight that it's not a nice way to treat people AT ALL. It's a good thing you're angry!
Millie can be so oblivious sometimes. She does it on purpose in part, I think. She gets away with a lot this way. And Sirius only ever having one motive for something? Never! ;)
I'm glad that the fake dating premise seems believable!! When I thought it up, I knew that it required quite the suspension of disbelief but I still decided to roll with it.
Thanks for reading!
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Originally left on 01/06/2015
Ooh, ooh yay! THE FAKE DATING BEGINS! (I really do think I like these types of stories a bit too much). I suppose there was a bit of a reason for Millie to agree to this plan, wasn't there? Getting someone like Rex away from her- I'd do it! Rex seems quite creepy.
I wonder how long it will take for the rumor of the two of them dating to get spread around Hogwarts- not very long, I'm guessing. I'm dreading Lily's reaction a little bit- she seems very confrontational towards the Marauders- I doubt she'll take her best friend 'dating' one very well. Though it might get her to spend a little more time with James...
Well, it didn't take long for Marissa's rumors to start flying, did it? That's a really good rumor to start though! Great idea, and the fact that Sirius is so worried about his reputation is very fitting for his character. Though, that's probably not the only reason he decided to try this plan!
This was a good chapter, yay for more plot progression! I'm glad they're 'dating' now, I like seeing interaction between Sirius and Millie! You write both of their characters so well, and I can't wait to see how their future interactions, and the whole fake dating thing, works out!
~Santa
Author's Response: YES! The fake dating begins! And it's off to a less than stellar start for sure! And Rex is WAY creepy.
I am under the impression that Hogwarts students have nothing better to do than gossip and do homework, and I don't think anyone likes doing homework, even if it is magic homework. So yeah, the rumours shouldn't take too long to get around the school.
Oh, Sirius is a man of mystery! He never does something for just one reason! It's not a coincidence that he chose Millie of all people to convince to be his fake girlfriend...
Sirius and Millie are a lot of fun to write together. I'm so pleased that you're still enjoying the story! Thanks for reviewing :)
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Originally left on 09/29/2014
Ah, the plot thickens! Well, I see Sirius finally strong-armed Millie into being his fake-girlfriend. It was bound to happen eventually. At least this way she can finally get rid of her outrageously clingy ex.
This should be fun! :D
CC:
""Black replied for me, before he sat down next to me in the grass as if to ascertain his statement.”
--“Ascertain"" isn’t quite the right word there. Maybe “confirm”?
Really enjoying this! I’m eager to see how Millie handles being Sirius’ Black’s fake-girlfriend.
--Penny
Author's Response: Yes! The plot finally BEGINS. And I think that's Sirius' usual way of getting things done - just strong-arm them into it and hope for the best. And her outrageously clingy ex is one of those characters that I wish I'd spent more time on - he has so much potential!
And thanks for the CC again! Keep it comin'!
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Originally left on 07/29/2014
This was a short but cute chapter. I like how Sirius just butted in with Rex and took over the situation. And Sirius does have a good point about how if Millie wants guys to stop bothering her, a fake boyfriend to scare them off wouldn't hurt. Even though she finds Sirius pretty annoying on his own... unless she changes her mind about him... this story is definitely starting to get good now.
Great job with the chapter.
xxNix
Author's Response: Quite a few short chapters to follow here. I think I was in a bit of a writer's slump at the time, so I was posting whatever I could get out. I've become much better at waiting for more things to happen now! And Sirius is sweet in his own arrogant sort of way. And poor Millie. She's in for a rough time...
Thanks for reading :)
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Originally left on 12/03/2013
Review Tag!!! (also called diddling away my last few minutes of work)
Making it a few days without being a fake gf is promising. Oh, then Marissa had to go run her mouth about Sirius. I'm pretty sure he'll hear the rumors right away.
Can I hit Rex? He's not going to eventually be a nice guy, right?
...fine, the fake relationship is helpful here. I'm a little less angry about it now. She is kind of stuck between two guys she isn't fond of.
I do love how she deflates his ego after the whole ""you get me"" line.
Ack! I'm so torn between wanting Sirius to back off and let her not be her fake gf and wanting to push them together. Stop playing with my emotions!!
Um, yeah, she may got mad by Christmas. :P
-Rose
Author's Response: Hello!
I completely get your feelings about the whole fake dating thing - if someone even suggested it to me, I'd probably hit them, then give them a severe lecture, then hit them again for good measure. I don't really dwell on that aspect of it for long - it just comes up at really inopportune times, that's all.
They take their sweet time about liking each other. Sirius is surprisingly very passive about it.
I've written the Christmas chapter - she's crazy by then!
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Originally left on 11/22/2013
Okay, I couldn't resist coming back to read another chapter. This story is so addicting! You really have this knack with humour and addictiveness and just MAKING ME WANT TO KEEP READING? How do you do it? I mean, the way you write is so simply clear and perfect, and nothing gets muddled in your head, and there's no stupid pointless plot lines and characters who seem completely ridiculous and it has this more factor and...
I'm beginning to sound like a waffling, broken record. Scratch beginning. I DO sound like a waffling broken record. Not that I really know what one of those sounds like, but...
I need to learn when to shut up.
Anyway, this was a great chapter, and I'm moving on to the next one! I'm sorry to say you'll be hearing a lot more from me, and I can guarantee most of it won't make sense.
Courtney:)
Author's Response: I don't know how I keep you coming back. I'm glad that I do, because you're always so nice to me, but I don't know how ;)
I don't mind if you don't make sense (you make perfect sense, by the way). Sometimes this story doesn't make much sense either. It really needs an edit...
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Originally left on 11/05/2013
Yay! just enjoying this
Author's Response: I'm glad to hear it! This was a fun chapter to write! :)
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Originally left on 10/27/2013
Review tag! :)
Wow, it's been forever! I like this chapter, and the light-hearted, slightly confused banter that goes on. Rex is such a funny character, and although I hope for Millie's sake he goes away I hope for my/the readers sake that he continues to make obnoxious little cameos.
I really enjoy how oblivious Millie is. Like when she was confused about Sirius saying his first name out loud, and he patiently explained that people who like each other are usually on first-name terms.
I think Sirius might have ulterior motives for ""pretending"" to date Millie, hmmm. Clearly Millie hasn't picked up on these yet, however. His reasoning for why they should be fake dating doesn't quite line up to me, and possibly not for Millie either.
A tiny bit of CC: it seemed a little callous when Millie was thinking about all her problems and lumped her family's murders in with Quidditch and other less serious things. I know she's a pretty wry and positive person but it felt a little abrupt, just a thought! :)
Anyway, this was a great chapter and it's wonderful to see the intruigue beginning to be set in motion here. I have been beginning to recover some of my reviewing muse so hopefully will be back soon! :)
Author's Response: OMG! You're actually already up to this chapter? It's amazing that you've stuck to it so long!
Oh, I wish I could've included more Rex! I wanted to, but he'd served his purpose. Perhaps I'll include one in the next chapter I write...
Millie is so oblivious. I think it comes from the fact that she doesn't want to be around Sirius, rather than social ineptitude, which is a lot of fun to write.
I also think Sirius has ulterior motives, although he isn't aware of them until later. His reasoning is a little weak, that is for sure.
Thank you for the CC! As my first fic, I used it to find my style and figure out what on earth writing entailed, so there are bound to be lots of mistakes. Thanks for pointing that out, though. It didn't even cross my mind that it came across that way!
Thanks for dropping in with this wonderful review!
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Originally left on 05/04/2013
Here for review tag!
Aha I am loving the way things are going. So, Millie has finally agreed to (or more like has been forced to) 'pretend' to be Sirius' girlfriend. This should be fun xD I liked the interaction between Sirius and her, the way she was caught up between Rex and Sirius. It was all portrayed in a cute way and I chuckled.
I think you're doing a great job with the story and I hope to come back for the next chapter soon to see how things go for Sirius and Millie now.
9/10
Cheers
AD
(AditiDraco95)
Author's Response: Hello!
I remember being super excited writing this chapter because it meant that, finally, something was happening!
Thanks for the review! As always, it was wonderful!
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Originally left on 05/01/2013
Ee this was soo cute. Millie & Sirius. Mirius! Simillie! Sillie! Gah. I loved this chapter. I think you made a good choice in writing the entire chapter in Millie's POV, especially since the last chapter jumped quite a bit between her and Sirius. Ooh, and Rex makes a return -_- He's a real numbskull, that one. The part where he slinks off with his tail between his legs, acting all confused and disbelieving made me grin with sheer glee because face it, some blokes just can't take no for an answer. And I sense if no one stood up to Rex, he might get seriously creepy. Right. I'm rambling.
I'm loving Sirius and Millie's little arrangement a lot!
""You'll have to call me Sirius. People who like each other do not refer to them by their last names.""
Ha! This made me laugh a bit because Sirius is acting completely straight, stating the obvious and knowing very well how reluctant Millie is.
And then there was the mention of James the slave driver in Quidditch!
Anyway, another great chapter :D Am enjoying all this Sillie/Simillie fluff heaps ♥
-teh
Author's Response: Sillie! Definitely Sillie! And I thought it was about time that the POVs settled a bit - but not for long! The weird POV changes come back with a vengeance a bit later on, I fear!
Rex is a weirdo, but he's a fun weirdo. I've never written a character quite as dense as him!
Sirius is just being Sirius. He knows that Millie's not happy with the situation, but he sees no reason why he shouldn't be happy with it, so teases her mercilessly, because he knows that deep down, she'd ignore him otherwise. There's just no other way to get a reaction out of her!
And James is a total slavedriver, you know it!
And there's way more fluff to come!
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Originally left on 04/28/2013
Tag!
I've missed my Millie and Sirius time so I was glad that I could tag you in the review tag :D I really loved this chapter as Sirius and Millie sort of get together even if they're only fake dating, it's still something :D
I really loved Millie's thoughts in this chapter they were so lively and funny, but I think the best one has to go to her description of James being like a slavedriver!
Ooh so the infamous Rex appears again, I really have a strong dislike towards that guy. First of all he's insanely creepy, and his name. It reminds me of a dinasoar, but I suppose that's what his manner is like so if you did that on purpose kudos to you!
Gah! Sirius is way too cute! The way he just strode in and announced that he was dating her. I honestly can't see why Millie would complain, if Sirius said that about me I would be jumping for joy. Then again she has had this hatred towards him forever.
Then her resignation at the end of the chapter when she realises that she's going to have to date him was great, and you couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
I feel as if this review was really incoherent but either I really enjoyed this chapter, and I hope this review makes some sort of sense to you :D
-Kiana
Author's Response: Hello again!
Haha, I'm glad that you came back to review! And for me, this is where the story really starts. Because they actually have a conversation that is longer than five lines! Talk about relationship progress!
And James really is an utter slavedriver. I like to think that Oliver Wood took his inspiration from James Potter!
Rex's name is definitely on purpose. I wanted a name that sounded stupid, so I thought to name him after good ol' T. Rex, with the one from Meet the Robinsons in particular! Although, rex means king in latin!
Sirius is cute, but not cute. I'd be seriously annoyed if a guy just waltzed in and announced that they were dating me - something that I share with Millie. However, if it were Sirius Black, like you, I most definitely would not be complaining!
Haha! No, your review was perfectly coherent, although I have a feeling that my responses tend to be rather long and rambly!
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Originally left on 02/28/2012
This is really good XD I love idea of an idiotic ravenclaw too ;) Also the awkward not-a-romance-even-though-it-is is really cute
Author's Response: I've always thought that Ravenclaws could be stupid too! And it's good to know that you're enjoying the awkwardness of it all as much as I am when I write it
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Originally left on 02/18/2012
aww... man!
here i was impressed by the unpredictablity and pads just HAD to come and ruin it...
oh well, the act MIGHT lead to better situations..
i was wondering, though..
when's regulas comin' in?
loyally,
fanna
Author's Response: I built up so much suspense, but then I had to go ruin it, didn't I? But it had to be done - it was a pretty low period creativity wise when I wrote this chapter, so I decided to get things moving a little quicker than I planned previously...
And as to my second fave Black brother... chapter 9 is his first appearance!
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Originally left on 12/29/2011
Sirius does not give up does he? Love the story takes my mind of scools and instrument practices.
Author's Response: No, Sirius doesn't give up easily - he never struck me as the type to. I love that you love the story - and it's great to hear that it helps you relax - because, it helps me do that too (minus the instrument practices - just school in general)!