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Reviews for Miss Patil Takes a Holiday

By : tambrathegreat
  • From LaBibliographe on January 04, 2009
    Chapter 15: Dunno how I missed this chapter. The holidays, I expect.

    Well! I
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  • From kittyperry on December 10, 2008
    I've really enjoyed this story thus far and the rest in your Slytherin redemption series. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely inspiration. I do hope that at some point the stories of all of these may convene into something much more interesting - especially against the backdrop of how they change, and show up the Griffyndors... now that sounds interesting :)
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  • From Happyappy on December 10, 2008
    Poor Lucius, poor Dibby, and poor Miss Patel. Is Narcissa's baby really Lucius's? I hope not. I'm really glad that Pradish was caught. I hope Narcissa gets her ass kicked out. I'm so glad she was able to find the counter curse, she should be the one to take care of him now. Maybe we will see some of Draco now, maybe even some Snape? You know, since Lucius is so ill, he will need his family (Narcissa excluded) and freinds around. By the way, Tenners is a great store.
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on December 08, 2008
    Thanks for the update. This installment brought more Elf in than I would have liked, but wow! what a whammy with Narcissa being in the family way! It's definitely going to be interesting to see where this baby fits in. I might be forgetting their interlude, but it seems to me that there is a possibility that Lucius might not be "fucked" as it were. Wouldn't that be nice? I do like how the magic varies according to culture and language; clever twist, that.

    I'm looking forward, as always, to the next turn in this saga.
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on November 19, 2008
    I definitely concur with LaBibliographe's opinion of Lucius' letter to Ginny. His letter also illuminates his own opinions about himself, which answers the questions I posed previously. Thanks for that. I was absolutely surprised that he chose her to be the first recipient of his apologies. It makes sense that she would be on the list, but first? I'm looking forward to who else might be on the list.

    Draco's letter to Lucius was much warmer than I had expected. Somehow, I thought there would still be some vestigial formality between the two. This also reminds me, if Bulstrode actually knew Seamus' situation, what was her purpose in telling Tomas differently? Was she trying to derail this relationship before it began? Or was she confused?

    Don't tell me you're going to kill off Lucius, are you? Unless magic comes to save the day, I'll be rather miffed, ;)

    Again, another great chappie. I look forward to more.

    Oh yes, here in India, it is spelling Diwali, not Dipwali.
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  • From LaBibliographe on November 18, 2008
    Chapter 13: I love the letters flowing back and forth. Padma and Tomas go to threesome porn films together? I, too, think that Pradesh is a stalker type. He
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  • From kittyperry on November 18, 2008
    I really enjoyed this story, but the ending left me rather sad. I didn't want Lucius to die after he had finally realised he loved Padma. Ah well...
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  • From Jilliane on October 25, 2008
    (Chapter 12)

    This story......I absolutely love beta-ing for you, because I absolutely love this story. Lucius in love with Padma, Padma sticking by her man, and Dibby......YAY Dibby! I absolutely cannot wait to read Lucius' reaction to his impending fatherhood! Please, please, please update soon!
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  • From LaBibliographe on October 24, 2008
    Chapter 12: Oh, I feel sorry for the agony Lucius is going through. His condition is probably exacerbated by his propensity never to deny himself anything. Poor baby. OOOh, he
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on October 23, 2008
    Well this is a surprise, Pradesh the twerp suddenly outed as the villain. Who knew he had it in him? I like how Pradesh's evil plotting furthered Tomas' story as well as his nascent romance with Seamus. I wonder how Pradesh's efforts will push other plotlines further?

    It's great to see Padma & Lucius bonding over his DTs as well as on the Malfoy escarpment. Using house-elf skills & magic to foreshadow is fun, and thankfully, quite lightly used in this chappie. I also appreciate that much of what tortures Lucius and therefore drives him to drink has to do with things that are out of his control. I can certainly sympathise with someone who has to live with that kind of knowledge. I wonder if, in retrospect (based on the history you've bestowed upon him), Lucius sees himself as worthy of forgiveness. It's clear that Padma see that he is, but it should be worthwhile to see how he works this out for himself.

    I would also like to see these different couples converge once more. Now that each has moved forward, it would be fun to see Padma and Tomas indulge in some much needed "girl" talk.

    Again, another great chapter, one that readies us for further developments. (Hint, hint.)

    Oh, and congratulations on the new grandson. It's wonderful to have a little one you love & adore, that you can still give back to their parents without an ounce of guilt, huh? I know that's how my parents feel....
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on October 23, 2008
    I just re-read chapter 11: Hello I am.... and I was amused to note that the Greek phrase you used Magickos Okhi. Why that amuses me is because in my husband's mother tongue okhi is the word for nausea/vomiting. Just thought I'd share. I know, I know, TMI.
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  • From Jilliane on October 04, 2008
    (Chapter 11)

    I like the little bits of the Seamus/Tomas story you put in your chapters. It would be very nice for Padma to come back from Delos and find Tomas has found the loving boyfriend he's wished for. Course, it will be nice for Padma to come back with Lucius in tow, too.

    I liked it that Padma stuck with Lucius, offering her understanding, comfort, and comapnionship, even after his confession of once beating Narcissa. It's nice to see Ian back in the story, and I'm glad that Lucius realises he's got a problem and is willing to ask for help. Hopefully, with Ian and Padma's help, Lucius will be able to overcome his addiction. I love this story, and it's a real treat for me to beta for you.
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on October 03, 2008
    You know, given that Padma is the title character, I didn't think I'd be asking for more Seamus & Tomas, but I am. Their story is turning out to be more and more interesting--not more than Lucius & Padma's, but not less so. Who'd've thought it would be so?

    Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or was this chappie shorter than some of the others? I'm sure if that's the case, you have a good reason for it, but it also makes me more impatient for further installments.

    I like that Lucius is actually going to deal with his drinking issues. This is another example of a real world problem that even magical folks would have to deal with. I also like the line about what Padma is going to do with her ovaries.

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  • From LaBibliographe on October 03, 2008
    Chapter 11: Poor Father Cavanaugh. He really doesn
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  • From ANON - zareenyn on September 21, 2008
    Oddly enough, the sidestory with Tomas and Seamus really seems to be catching fire right now. I hadn't found it particularly interesting before, but now, hmmm.....

    Dibby's elf-powers are also quite interesting. In the books, house-elf lore/plot never did much for me, but who knows? Maybe there's more the elf than meets the eye?

    As far as Padma & Lucius are concerned, thank goodness they're FINALLY getting it on! I find it amusing that you managed to avoid using both anatomical & slang terms for the relevant body parts. I wasn't sure if you were aiming euphemisms for delicate ears/eyes or you were trying to bring a bit of mystery to the action.

    I liked that Padma was evaluating Lucius and finding him wanting as far as marriage material is concerned. For someone with her background, this is very consistent.
    It may be "foreign" to contemplate, but deciding who to marry isn't a case of simply falling in love. There are practical components that have to be taken into account that don't relate directly to money. I do like that Lucius was a bit confused and perhaps a bit hurt by Padma's honesty. Perhaps this will motivate him to pursue her a bit harder....

    In any case, I'm glad to see another installment on this saga. As always, your characters are quite real and definitely interesting.
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