Made me cry

I smiled at the end of this. I think the whole castle would know, considering Seamus' reaction over Dean's name on the radio. I loved the OCD and the numbers in this, it really fascinated me how you wrote about his need to keep count of everything.

I felt so sorry for Seamus through this - it seemed that Dean chose Ginny over him, so Seamus just done whatever until he had his chance with Dean again. Had Dean chosen him, it would be a different story (well, in their relationship, not actual events).

This was enjoyable to read, I wasn't so sure when I was clicking the link because of the warnings, but I enjoyed it much more than I expected. It flowed excellently, and I love the inclusion of so many characters.

Love the pairing, seriously. It is such an unappreciated pairing, and it's almost canon. I love the emotions you captured in this and the obsession with counting is really well written. Fantastic job with this.

Wow. This was powerful (and it fulfilled all my needs as a student in a special maths class). First of all, you caught the OCD bit perfectly, with Seamus' obsessive counting of everything, even if it was for the thousandth time, and then the crippling paranoia that he felt while the war was going on and Dean was gone... It was absolutely amazing (and it must have taken a lot of time to think up so many random and not so random numbers).
And actually, these last part were heartbreaking as well; they were really powerful and as angsty as it gets, and the way Seamus was mourning Lavender by constantly saying her name literally sent shivers down my arms, so I know it was good.
Beautiful story.
~Sophie

Being such an avid Deamus shipper, I enjoyed and loved this so much! I loved the whole thing with Seamus counting things and comparing it to Dean and his drawings. Seriously, you write this pairing so realistic. I'm always afraid that when I read Deamus from you that either it will be fluffy or heartwrenching. I love all the feelings you managed to convey through your excellent writing. This was simply amazing. Well done! :D

I honestly don’t know where to begin with this. I loved this so much; it was perfectly written, and you captured Seamus’ emotions beautifully. I loved the recurring theme of counting as a way to organise what must have been - from a young age; even before beginning Hogwarts - and incredibly stressful and chaotic life. I also really loved that Seamus doesn’t seem like someone who would necessarily crave such order in his life, but I loved how it contrasted with other aspects of his personality.

I did spot a couple typos - [suspects give him] should probably be [gives], [never been able too] should, I think, be [able to], and [that it a person] probably shouldn’t have the [it] - but this was amazingly well written. I absolutely loved all of your characterisations, and I think the ending (with how they can all finally have a fresh start and just be) is the only reason this didn’t completely break me.

This story simply blows you away. the idea that Harry is not the only abused and damaged boy in the cohort (and maybe not the most damaged at that) is a great idea.

Seamus' obsession with counting is an interesting twist and comparing it to Dean's jones to draw works very well.

It is hard to do a story at least somewhat canon compliant without much presence of Harry, but you've done spectacularly well with it.

I'm glad I read this.

TGM

I absolutely love your portrayal of Seamus, and I think this was a very well written story. I'm more of a Lavender/Seamus fan (although I like the Dean/Seamus friendship) but I was really glad that they ended up together at the end of the story. I love the number theme that runs throughout the story, and I also loved the 'Don't tell Ron' comments that they make; the end with Ron snorting when Seamus says he thinks Ron already knows was brilliant. Great job.

This was really beautifully written. I'm not a fan of these two as a couple (never have been for some reason) but I still think it was a lovely read. I liked how you managed to weave many, many other characters into it, and it was on-going (like Don't tell Ron). That was a nice touch.

I was a bit confused about the counting, but at the same time, I think it was a nice touch. But... you killed Lavender! I am adamant she didn't die haha. I will preach that until my last breath.

The ending of this was so sweet too! Now they're starting from the beginning again. Yay!

That was one great story. Sad, painful, conflicting and heart-warmingly beautiful all at the same time. Seamus' struggle through life, maturing so early and becoming a soldier of war is just so real. And his love for Dean is sweet in a way that feels real, not a fairy tale. What I liked best was Seamus' habit of counting everything, and the figure which shocks you, moves you and makes you smile at the various incidents.
The only recommendation that I can make is that you could have thrown a bit of light at his denial of Voldemort's return in the fifth year. Also why the names of the friends are all rolled in one at the start is a bit unclear to me (is it because Seamus talks too fast?)
All in all, it was a beautiful piece of writing, one that I fell completely in love with. Thanks for the literary treat!

From reading the title, I was a little worried that the SPaG wouldn't be great because there are no capital letters in it. (I would give capital letters to [cautiously] and [dark] but it's up to you. I, personally, think it looks better.) Reading it though, wow, I was gobsmacked. This was really powerful. The abuse, the counting, the war, the pain, the fear, the love, the jealousy, the anger, the desperation, the happiness, the death, the depression, the worry, the guilt, the shame, the hope, the light, the dark. It was all so powerful and extremely moving. The way it was written was perfectly suited for the story and the actual story and the details you provided was brilliant. I am honestly a little amazed. I saw a few SPaG issues and there was one line right near the beginning that confused me a little and pulled me out of the flow but other then that it was wonderfully written. There was almost a beat to the story, a rhythm that you followed almost perfectly and it worked so well. I can't even pick out a favourite part although the ending was amazing. Well done.

Oh the feels! This was wonderful!

So many numbers o.O
This was lovely :) I loved your Seamus voice and the backstory you gave him, terrible as it was. Your writing was great, everything just flowed, and woah, I just really loved this :p I think my favorite parts were the seventh year and before Hogwarts (I'm lying, I loved them all I can't choose), the scene where you described the broken beer bottles was especially intense... I could just see everything as if I was there, which is something I love when I read :)
Great story ;)
Cheers!

This is terrifying and heart wrenching at the same time. When I clicked on this fic I never expected it to be this beautiful. The pain that Seamus lives through, the sweetness he finds and the way he deals with it sets him unique, unlike making him another hogwarts student. You portrayed the issue very nicely which was blown away and I'm blown away here at this.
Good job!

Lovely Story