A really interesting idea, unusual, and I found that enjoyable. However I somehow can't imagine Dumbledore thinking in this way, I feel if he'd known he would have taken action. It seems to portray Dumbledore in quite a negative light. Despite myself I like this story, it's imaginative and interesting.

the musings of an old man...

i really liked that, i think you got dumbledore's character really well, and i can see this being what he was actually thinking during Order.

Slightly disturbing, but overall good. I like the idea w/ Dumbledore and all. How does he...er...love Harry? Father/son? Mentor/student? um...other?

This fic was really strange. I understand what you were trying to do, but it came out all wrong. Dumbledore's words didn't come across as parental love, they just didn't fit the benign Headmaster's character. Dumbledore wouldn't be saying things like "his poor sweet hand" or "my Harry, my treasure." It just didn't sound right coming from someone that wasn't a mother. It just didn't work for me.

I did like the Oculum and the muggle god bit, but other than that, it just didn't work.

If that's how he really was in canon I'm happy he died!

aww! i love you dumbley!

that was great

This was the first of your fics I read, and the moment I finished I hunted for your others. I think you've got into Dumbledore's head really well, and the TR concience was a touch of genius. We can only imagine what Dumbledore must've been going through in Harry's 5th year. The Occulum was a good idea too - I reckon Dumbledore must really have something like that, which brings me back to my previous point. I've been reading HBM and I've been searching the page every day for a new chapter. I really want Harry to be able to love DD back - they both deserve it and it would be a lovely end to the story.

Your fic has inspired me to write my own. Thank you so much.

Very moving, you have a rare power to really get into a charecter. Well done

Hi!

I love this story! I don't understand every word, because I am german and I'm not so good in english, but I understand most of your story! And I realy like it!

You describe Dumbledores feelings very well, and the idea with the oculum is great, too.

Your story is of course very sad, too.

But I realy hope, that Harry learns to love Dumbledore, too. I mean like father and son!

Your sincerely

Aldavinur

Masterful. I cried my eyes out.

Very dramatic. I'm n ot sure that Dumbledore loves Harry. Just rather he cares deeply. Anyway good story.

Well, I think, this is just another piece of your phenomenal work. Perhaps your stories are the best fanfictions I've ever read!

Last night I dreamed about them (I've finished reading "Daddy's Favourite" so far; I've cried my eyes out of their holes in nearly every chapter).

That' s happened last time after reading 'The Order of the Phoenix'.

I'm totally impressed...

keep on writing!

With greatest respect and praise!

Liebe Grüße, Mafia

(it's German for lot of greetings, Germany is the country I'm living in)

A rather sympathetic view of Dumbledore's mistakes.

I love the way Tom talks in his head. I can believe that, if i were dumbledore i think a lot of people would talk in my head too. What am i going on about?
Anyway, your going straight on my favourite authors list.

I'm not sure I know quite how to feel about that. There's no doubt that it's well written. It's also definitely unique. I guess that perspective just sort of freaked me out. I was planning to read your other stuff, but I thought I'd start with this one. I must admit that I now have mixed feelings about whether I want to read your other stories. But, as I said, it's very well written. That alone makes me want to try it, since so much of the stuff on ffn is just garbage with bad grammar and semi-coherent thoughts strewn across the screen.