Backwards Compatible

I read this some time ago, and it is still a quite good story although a few bits seemed out of place. I suppose the first one was that Harry did not try to hide his new abilities much, when doing so would have likely been advantageous. Oh, I'm not saying he should have kept them from his friends, but, certainly the way he arrived in Hogwarts was less than helpful and seemed not to be the result of a summer of planning an contemplation. Additionally, somewhere in the story you have him with a 40 watt plasma rifle that does insane damage. Forty watts is more or less what a refrigerator light bulb uses. I would suggest upping that to at least four thousand, which would be comparable to three electric heaters. Finally, I can't see introducing tribbles as being a good thing since it brings in a crossover for no good reason, although you could have probably done something that in some way reminded people of tribbles. Maybe there is animal that feeds on ambient magic or such...

Again, this is a quite good story. I hope you eventually get a chance to finish it.

hi mate
just wanted to know the status of this story
abandoned/hiatus/permanent hiatus/WIP/SLOW WIP
thanks

What if with the technomancy know how that Harry now posses, he could plant mini-bombs that can be triggered remotely inside Draco and Snape? That should make both of them behave more interestingly

See, it would have been good if you had continued with this. and i really hope that you do because leaving it unfinished is just unethical.

REALLY, really wish you'd continue this story. It's so frustrating to get to this point and then come to a dead, cold stop. You've done such a nice job with it...and then you've let it die. It's so not fun.

Please? finish this?

THanks,

Edmond

Tribbles at Hogwarts...*snickers*

This idea...it causes much Crack.
The main two being
1. Ron going Gandalf on them
2. Dumbledore and the Gryffindors doing an accidental re-enactment of part of the Exodus.

Now I have to write them...the Crack!bunnies won't go away until I do.

Very good overall. The reference to Mr. Green Turtle reminded me of Kodachi's crocodile in Ranma 1/2, but that is obscure enough not to be overly distracting. The reference to tribbles was a bit distracting. I would have at least come up with another name, and then had someone remark on how they are kind of like tribbles. At some point you referenced "40-watt phased plasma rifle". Forty watts is along the lines of your refrigerators light bulb. I would remove recommend just dropping the "40-watt" part.

Now, onto the plot itself. You have an all powerful being (or similar) helping thing out. While not bad persay, it can weaken the story, but so far so good. It appears you are balancing things a little by Voldemorts new interests.

I think the most amusing part is Luna and her attraction to Ginny. For some reason I thought she was interested in Ron for a time, but Ginny does make more sense in hindsight.

Thanks for writing this. I look forward to updates.

Just finished rereading this again... For the vision of Hogwarts Castle filled with tribbles alone this thing holds fond memories, even if you still haven't continued it. Because you can't decide if you want to be serious or humorous, perhaps? Whatever it is, I hope you get past it soon, if only because I'd really like to know what Harry's up to with the "metal wand".

BTW, what got into Harry that he completely ignores the implications of stealing stuff wholesale from the military, even though it IS for the same mission they have it for, namely saving the country? Or is this to balance the swimmingpool full of angst he gets dropped into routinely in some other stories? :)

Please, please, please... When are you going to update this story? I've been waiting patiently for so long now...

I'm really wanting to see how this goes and though I enjoy your other stories, I wonder how a Harry/Hermione/Luna story would go with you writing it!

just a suggestion!

dennisud

is there going to be any updates to this story anytime soon? I really like it.

is this story abandoned?

A lot of people would be very pleased if you could find it in your muse to complete this wonderful story.

TTFN udderPD

This is a great story and I have really enjoyed reading it, I was wondering if you were planning on adding to it anytime soon?

david

WOW, 2 1/2 years without an update, and still considered a work-in-progress. 18 chapters and holding (HA). It's a very interesting story, just a shame to drop it with almost a cliffy. I do wish you would finish it. Please.

GAH! I dislike cliffhangers. Immensely. D:

But I do adore your stories, and since most of them have cliffhangers, I think I'll be able to survive. =D

I know I haven't really reviewed many of your other pieces of writing, but I do read them and I am in love with just about everything you have on this website. *___* I really hope you update this one soon/again, and I'll be eagerly awaiting any other updates to any of your other stories as well! ^_^

All the luck to you with your writing and rabid plot bunnies!~~~

I wish to join your other fans in expressing my desire to see this story continue. More than any other story on the web, I keep my eye on Backwards Compatible. It is a wonderful plot, wonderfully told. Having read your comments on what you see coming up for the characters, I can only wait with eager anticipation for this tale to unfold. Some tales are most definitely worth waiting for.

A big fan,

HighFlyer

I hope you plan to finish this fic sometime. I really enjoyed reading it; as with all your other fics too.

Hope you have the urge to revisit this fic sometime.

:)

Oh I really hope you're going to continue this!