06/06/05
~This adorable banner was made by my dear friend Sekhmet!
Hear ye! Hear ye!
This is your conscience talking. Also your sense of humour, your sense of pride, and your intuition, and we all say you should read The Harry Potter Literary Storm!
*M_O_M enters*
Me? Have anything to do with your conscience, sense of humour, sense of pride and intuition telling you to read the humour story I’m proudest of? I don’t know what you’re talking about. But, you know, they are pretty important aspects of you, so for the sake of them, I’d say why not try it? After all, if your conscience, sense of humour, sense of pride and intuition abandon you in protest of you not reading Happy’s story, it’ll be far worse than (almost) anything that could happen as a result of you reading it. Right?
Right?
Anyway, my name’s Georgia, I’ve recently fallen in love with the Prewett family, I have a long term humour story which you may have noticed I’m attempting to promote–
I mean, which your conscience, sense of humour, sense of pride and intuition think you should read, of course-
And I like to hide behind supposedly witty remarks and a bent sense of logic.
To avoid digging myself into a deeper hole, I’d like to dive in and tell you about my stories.
Prewett'd: Wedding Tears, Funeral Tears
This is my entry to the third run of the Gauntlet. It's from Gideon's perspective (thus the 'Prewett'd' bit), and is the darkest piece of writing I think I've ever put together. I'm really, really proud of this story, and really hope people read it - although it was for the Gauntlet, this is now a part of the lifetime of (my version of) the Prewetts.
The Harry Potter Literary Storm
It’s an ongoing humour fiction starring an OC called Happy O’Brien, who, in this alternate universe, is responsible for the creation of Harry Potter. He and his assistant Jackie van de Geissen and crack team of anonymous authors have put together the Harry Potter books in a very different way to what you’re used to.
The rumours are true, the first drafts are too, and this story had been nominated thrice for best humour fiction.
THAT’S RIGHT, NOMINATED THRICE FOR BEST HUMOUR FICTION; can you believe it? *Will never get over the flattery*
and the lovely Schmergo put in nomination for best OC too, with Happy.
*Pats Happy on the head*
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Jackie and Barry side-kicks banner (Barry's a dude from my Dean's Corner series of artpad movies)
Prewett’d : Gucky and the Fork Tree
It’s a one shot of pretty good length, about Gideon, Fabian and Molly as children, submitted for the One Shot Challenge: Muggle Artifacts. It’s the first story I’ve written about the Prewetts, and certainly not the last.
… And he Turned Around Snobbily and Walked Away
Another one-shot, inspired by the quote from Prisoner of Azkaban, when Snape accuses James of strutting. Good for a grin or two, or so I’ve been told.
Ginny's Midnight Drama
One-shot; basically a gag in story form. It was my first submitted story, and will always be special. Good, special ficlet. *Pats*
The Letter-Opener
Definitely more serious, and certainly not a humour story. But it came third in the One-Shot Challenge: Borgin and Burke's. Just thought you should know.
NOTE: INCLUDES CHARACTERISATION OF YOUNG VOLDEMORT
Well, it’s a big thing for me. I find Tom Riddle difficult to write, at any age.
~Thank you to joanna!
The Acromantula and its Ability to Consume the Most Repulsive Beasts on This Earth
This is a fun story about Draco Malfoy being cocky ^^
Nothing for Chrismas
Chaptered, and complete. It's light and fluffy and about the Weasleys. I like it more now, because it mentions Gideon and Fabian Prewett, and even Morticia, an OC of mine.
Oh, and that was nominated (by the fantastically wonderful HermyRox12) for the Quicksilver Quills best General Fiction award.
T'was but a Puddle
It's a poem, and I think it's fun. ^^
And this was nominated for Best Poem. Thank you, HermyRox12!
COMING SOON
The last part of chapter seven of The Harry Potter Literary Storm. The very last. Eep!
A ballad about a gnome called Gary the Green
And most likely, plenty more Prewetty stuff.
Somehow, I doubt anyone will read this. Ever. But if you did, well done, congratulations, thank you, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy my stories a lot more. So please, scroll down a bit and read about them all over again. Maybe even read the things themselves! *Noting pointlessness of having just written all of this*
Anyway, a nice day to all, and to all a nice day!
~MOM
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Late Bloomer by Just Tink
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Cassandra Pralent was your typical pureblood- rich, spoiled, and prepared to go to Hogwarts as soon as she turned eleven. But Professor McGonagall delivers horrible news- Cassandra is a Squib. When she is rejected at home and at school, she is forced to accept unlikely friends. And just when Cassandra feels life is getting better, her fate becomes entwined with that of the Trio in a most sinister fashion…
Date: 04/18/06 Title: Chapter 1: The News
Well, this is a point of view not usually explored, and I think you're going about it very well. Usually, I don't find OCs in main roles in a story encouraging at all, but Cassandra is written extremely well, and her personality is so realistically constructed that it's hard not to like her. I look forward to her arrival at Hogwarts - what I'm assuming will be another side of Filch and the student population's general reaction to her, because some would sympathise, and some would be all high and mighty about it... So yes. Very exciting. *Stares at screen, waiting for next chapter*
Author's Response: You\'re just everywhere today, aren\'t you? I meant that in a good way, in case it sounded sarcastic. And I\'m loving her arrival at Hogwarts as well. I wouldn\'t call what Filch is going to be like so much of \'another side\' but... well you\'ll just have to wait and see, won\'t you? But you\'ll meet Filch and (most) of the staff in the next couple of chapters, and the students will be introduced in chapter... four, I believe. Actually I just finished writing chapter three, so that will be quite fun to write... and now I\'m babbling. Thanks for the excellent review!
P.S. I like your username as well!
Date: 04/22/06 Title: None
Luna is such a sweet character - very underrated by the trio - and this story is heaps of fun. I especially like the bit about Padma giggling - "I find it quite nice to enjoy a good joke in the morning, and I’m glad that she is starting off her day so well..." That's just so Luna. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks. Luna is very underrated. In canon and fanon. I like to think that I can relate to her as a character, but I think I\'m flattering myself. :) Thanks for reviewing
The World of a Ghost by HermyRox12
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: This is for the second challenge of the Spring Challenges: "An optimist is the human personification of Spring." I'm from Ravenclaw House. Professor Binns is a ghost, and none of us really know what is going through his head. This takes place in Harry’s third year. Everyone thinks he is boring, but deep down inside; he is an optimist if you ever knew one.
Date: 04/22/06 Title: Chapter 1: one-shot
^^ I love your Professor Binns! I don't suppose I've ever read a story about a ghost actually liking being a ghost. 'Cept Myrtle, but she's just weird. Nor have I ever read a story focused on Professor Binns.
In particular, I think the characterisation was very unique - I can just hear him telling jokes in the monotonous droning voice described in the books. The only thing was - does he actually ever talk to students? When Hedwig appeared at the window, injured and Harry wanted to take her to Hagrid, Binns called him Perkins and looked at him as though he'd 'never really seen a student before.' Just a thought.
Otherwise, I like this story very much. The lighter side of good Harry Potter fanfiction is fun ;)
~MOM
Author's Response: I\'m glad you love him. Myrtle is quite weird, but you can\'t blame her. Well, it is up to the fan to assume that he talks/notices the students or not. Every once in a while, teachers do mix up names, but I think he sort of knows the students.
I\'m very glad you liked this story. It was really fun to write.
~HermyRox12
Aftermath by Just Tink
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: As Hermione Granger walks through the destruction left from the final battle, she finds that life can come from the most unusual places. Written for the Poetry Challenge Number 2: "Rebirth, the phoenix dies and is reborn again. Isn't it amazing how beauty can blossom from something that begins so ugly." Third place winner!
Date: 04/17/06 Title: Chapter 1: Aftermath
Aww! This potion is very emotional, and rightly so. Sometimes it's difficult to communicate the emotion without having characters throwing histerics or at least having overly dramatic thought patterns, which just does not seem like post-war Hermione. But this was done just right - well done. I like the flower too. Whether it was intentional or not, purple is just so... Dumbledore. Which rocks. And links in especially well with the books... like his now-famous quote in CoS. Very nice ^^.
Author's Response: thanks! I\'m assuming you meant poem, not potion, although I can whip up a mean fruit punch if you\'d like to stay and join the party. I got the flower idea from a picture I saw once of purple flowers growing out of a boulder, and it just seemed to fit. It is rather Dumbledorish, isn\'t it? Thanks so much for the great review!
Death Eaters at the Ministry by Gonz
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Challenge 1- "Apathy is Lethal" for Hufflepuff House.
When Percy leaves the Ministry he spots a group of intruders.
Date: 04/17/06 Title: Chapter 1: One-Shot
I love the idea for your story - Percy, as a character, I think is fascinating... He really would go so far as to convince himself, like in your poem, that Death Eaters in the Ministry wasn't necessarily bad news, just for his job and security. But, at the same time, he is still human. He's definitely not a bad-bad guy. As for the poem itself, it's very good. A few of the lines I find that tiny bit too long and shake the rhythm up a bit - shorten some lines by a syllable or two and it would be even better. Well done though!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading. I agree with your opinion that Percy is a fascinating character. I am personally interested in what is going on in his mind; any doubts or reasons. That is why I decided to make him convince himself to do nothing. I understand your point, also. Thanks for the advice with the rhythm, I haven\'t had much experience in writting poetry, so it is very appreciated.
And They Wondered Why We Smiled by immortal_evil
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Sighing, Padma put down her quill. She stared down at the last stanza. There was no one to read it, but the truth had been told.
And now she could be laid to rest.
Date: 04/21/06 Title: Chapter 1: The Truth Be Told
I agree - your poem is really touching! It communitcates the emotions beautifully, without being melodramatic at all. Well done!
Cliché Nation by just_the_contrary
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: A compilation of the most commonly used Harry Potter clichés in the fandom. Features Angsty!Harry, Sweet!Draco, Head Dorms, sudden romances in the forms of Ron/Hermione, Harry/Ginny and of course, Draco/Hermione, because what's a cliché without them?
The Marauders also make an appearance in this fic, including Lily/Lily's best friend/Lily's other best friend.
Warning: mention of hippopotamuses inside.
Chapter Five is up! The story is done. Also, thank you to everyone who nominated this neatly tied bundle of ridiculousness in the QQ awards, I really appreciate it!
Date: 10/01/06 Title: Chapter 4: I Came, I Saw, I Dissolved Into a Fit of Laughter
Alright, for some reason it didn't work when I tried to leave a review with chapter seven...
Date: 10/01/06 Title: Chapter 4: I Came, I Saw, I Dissolved Into a Fit of Laughter
*Blink* AND, for some reason, likes to chop reviews apart, also. I'll try again then...
Date: 10/01/06 Title: Chapter 4: I Came, I Saw, I Dissolved Into a Fit of Laughter
Last time. I swear.
Author's Response: Hehe. Thanks. Don\'t worry about it.
A Call from Conscience by Blossomlily
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: What if Peter had a conscience? What if it visited him very late on that fateful Hallowe’en night, sixteen years ago?
Date: 10/07/06 Title: Chapter 1: A Call from Conscience
This is a really interesting point of view to take, at the time of Peter's betrayal, and I you've made it really work - outlining the complete cluelessness. Some of the lines don't seem to fit the pattern you're using, but they do, and they flow.
Muy bien. I really like it.
Author's Response: Thank you for this thoughtful review! :)
Voldemort's Day Off by KitKat517
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Have you ever wondered what Voldemort does when he isn't planning a new way to kill Harry?
Date: 09/15/06 Title: Chapter 1: Voldemort's Day Off
^^ I don't usually go for poetry, but this poem is really light, and just - fun. It makes light of Voldemort without coming within fifty paces of the completely OOC happy!Voldemort.
This is a really lovely piece of writing. And you've got a point! ;)
Author's Response: Thank you! I\'m glad you thought it was fun because I had a lot of fun writing this. I wanted to avoid an OOC Voldemort because I really don\'t like OOC anyone. You are the first perosn to mention my point, there isn\'t much for Voldemort to do with his free itime. I guess thats just one of the downsides to being an evil, murderous villan. Thanks for taking the time to read and review!
~KitKat
The Pleasures of Solitude by mooncalf
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Senan de Paor's life may not have been idyllic, but he comes to realise how important home and family are when in a crisis, he is on his own. Written by mooncalf of Ravenclaw for the June/July monthly challenge, number 4.
Date: 10/18/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I really admire how you've written this from such an... unorthodox point of view, I suppose you'd call it. Senan's reaction to his family values and ways is really unique, and the fact that he's not particularly bothered about it adds this whole level of complexity and difference to his character, which I think you handled really well.
My favourite element of this story has to be Senan's relationship with his family - what can I say? Family relationships seem to be my thing. I thought you wrote everything concerning that element of the story particularly well, I thought, the way he, in the introduction, wasn't bothered too much by the War because, no matter how it went, his parents weren't likely to be harmed and neither would he. He finds the idea of their disapproval of his walking though the back door amusing, but then when they're in danger, most likely dead, he completely loses it.
So yeah - I don't know whether it's because, deep down, he really loves them deeply, or heavily relies on the security of his family (or both, of course), but whatever it is, you handled it in a way that was... yeah, just fantastic.
The other bit that really threw me was his relationship with Genius. I'm not a dog person. I, in fact, actually really don't like dogs most of the time, and I like stories about them or containing them a whole lot less, but in this story, you pulled it off. I could understand the value of this dog.
It seems you obviously have a very deep understanding of Senan, and you wrote him incredibly realistically - I think the relationships in this story really stuck out to me, because they revealed the richness and depth of his personality more than anything else. I'm very impressed; congratulations.
Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much for such a postive and in-depth review. Senan was actually originally intended as a minor character for another fic, but he has taken over to the extent that I\'m now planning a full-length fic on him! To be honest, something that was very much in my mind while writing him was the typical cliches found in characters of his type.
Amor Non Mutuus by Dumbledore Prince
Rated: Professors •Summary: “Amor Non Mutuus” is Latin for “Unrequited Love”.
This is the story of the tragic love life of Merope Gaunt, Voldemort’s mother. It is told in first person from Merope’s point of view. She has deep feelings for Tom Riddle Senior, the son of the village squire; and tries to make him fall in love with her. However, Merope learns the hard way that a “love” potion can create only a powerful obsession, not true love.
Additional warning: bad language.
Date: 10/14/06 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
This is really beautiful - and you chose an interesting tale to tell. I feel you've captured her decisions and what was behind them very well, and have at the same time explored the deeper realms of emotion that led Merope Gaunt to her eventual situation.
There was something that stood out to me every now and then, throughout. And that was that Merope sometimes seems... well, normal. It sometimes felt strange, to read her thoughts so clear in her head. I always thought she was less together than this - you know, she knew what she was told, and she told what she knew by her father and completely off-the-wall brother (depending on when her mother left). Do you get what I mean? Maybe it's just my interpretation, but I always imagined Merope as more... crazy.
Other than that, though, I like what you've done, and how you've chosen to characterise Tom Riddle Sr. and create the intricacies of he and Merope's relationship. It's just lovely. A very nice job, in my humble opinion.
Author's Response: Georgia, thanks for this lovely review! This story is more of a Romangst (romance+angst) fic than anything else. So, I had to go in for deep emotions. I\'ve never thought of Merope as a crazy woman. Because of the abuse she had faced from a very young age, she was a witch who was forced to remain silent for her own good. That\'s why we don\'t see her speaking at all in canon. I had to give her a clear voice for the sake of the story. She did have courage, however little that may be. Thanks for the praise as well - you\'ve made me smile! :) ~Mini.
Author's Response: Oops, sorry for the terrible format! I forgot to add the paragraph tags. Thanks again for that splendid critique.
Possessed by the Imperius Curse by Dumbledore Prince
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: This story elaborates upon the day in Broderick Bode’s life when he was Imperiused by a Death Eater. As we know, he was forced to take the prophecy from the shelf, but he did not succeed.
Written for the Harry Hospital Wing Project: The Department of Mysteries by Dumbledore Prince of Gryffindor house.
Date: 10/05/06 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
As promised... *Is present*
I think the reason why I somehow managed to not notice your stories is because I inwardly scout for humour fictions. That's what I'm writing and that's where my head's at.
And that's also besides the point.
I think this is a really good idea for a story - exploring the situation and exploring the Department of Mysteries in general. The first thing I thought of when I finished it was how amazing a story showing Bode's awakening afterwards. He was recovering, yes? I could imagine a story like that, seeing his thoughts from a time when they're very disjointed, as he slowly begins to recover his sanity, only, of course, to be killed...
But that's also irrelevant. I think this is a very interesting story, and I really like the interactions between Bode and the OC's. What, I think, made it difficult to read at times was the style. In a way, it's amazingly clever - it fits together succinctly, even abruptly at times, which, I can imagine, could mirror Bode's thought patterns as a trained unspeakable.
At the same time, the style can get difficult. It's like seeing the story from a step out - everything's orderly, but at times (especially in the first half) lacking in emotion; I felt that I couldn't get inside Bode's head.
Overall though, this story is definitely a commendable effort. Well done!
...
And holy cow. I just realised I used the phrase 'commendable effort'... O_O
Author's Response:
Hello! Thanks a lot for this nice and long review!
I can understand that you\'re looking for humour fics ... There\'s nothing like a good humour fic to cheer you up when you\'re in a bad mood!
Coming back to the point: this was actually a contest submission, as you might have noticed in the summary. I wasn\'t very attached to the character (or the OCs); I was trying to make this a Dark fic. But, as you can see, it\'s more of a suspense fic ...
Yes, you are right about not being able to get into Bode\'s head and the distinct lack of emotion. It does seem like the point of view of an external narrator sometimes. I\'ll admit it, I did pay more attention to the overall plot rather than the stylistic aspects of the story.
Once again, thank you for this splendid critique!
Fidelity by some_kinda_superstar
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: James has always been totally commited to Lily. So when he stands her up, she brushes it off. But when it happens a second time, she begins to grow suspicious. Is James Potter, the love of her life, cheating on her? Or does he have something else up his sleeve?
Date: 10/13/06 Title: Chapter 1: Fidelity
^^ This story is so... pretty. You know? Very cute, and you capture the whole issue in such a clear and concise way - there was tension building up the whole way through, because I really did want to know what was going on, but at the same time, I wasn't driven to feel negatively. Ever, about anyone. Instead, it's really sweet, and I can completely imagine this happening.
Author's Response: Thank you! I tried to build up the tension a little through the story without making it too dramatic or anything, so I\'m glad you felt that worked. Thanks for reviewing, and I\'m really glad you liked it!
Security by lupins_4eva
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: James has found the girl of his dreams completely distraught. Will his attempts to comfort her be wasted? Or will she allow him to be her sympathizer?
Written to Joss Stones ‘Security’.
Date: 09/22/06 Title: Chapter 1: Security
Wow - this is really beautiful. While on the one hand, it is really intense, on the other it handles everything very softly, without pressing or forcing emotion... it all just flows naturally. Really, well done.
Author's Response: Thank you.
Harry Potter, the Half-Blood Prince and Mary-Sue by Valentinia
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: What if Ginny hadn't been there after Harry won his Quidditch game? In his euphoria, Harry would have fallen for someone else, of course. And who could that be but the beautiful foreign exchange student, Mary-Sue!
A Mary Sue parody!
Warning: Extreme OOCness follows. All of the warnings this fic has are based on not-to-be-taken-seriously situations!
Date: 11/06/06 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 3: Masquerade Time!
You updated! *Does the update-dance*
This chapter was, of course, great. I especially can't believe how much I love your Dumbledore. He is simply divine! Although this just came out, I eagerly await the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks for the lovely review! :D I\'m glad you\'re enjoying Dumbledore, I\'m having a lot of fun writing him!
Date: 09/17/06 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Who is this "Half-Blood Prince," Anyway?
*Is miffed*
I just left a review, and it didn't work. Which does not bode well with me, my friend, because I really wanted to give a review!
Anyway, to the point. I really love the way you've handled this story. Although it's blatantly a Mary-Sue story, of course, you treat it with a certain subtlety that just really makes it a well-written piece.
You say everything in a manner that's so clear and concise, and feels very natural - like, for example, the description of Ron's IQ and sense of humour dropping off. Just excellent!
I can't wait for more, and I'm quietly hoping that we'll see more characters in chapters to come. Like Ginny. Or Malfoy. Etc.
So well done, and keep writing! You've really got something here!
~MOM
Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, Malfoy, Ginny etc. will be appearing soon! Sorry about the review not working... :D Again, thank you for the review!
Date: 09/25/06 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 2: The Bemusing Musings of Dumbledore and Draco
^^ Haha!
You did it again - the descriptions just come across as natural, but are really funny! Like with Dumbledore... you know, for a moment, the mind reads,
Dumbledore, who had become increasingly senile over the past week, was sitting in his office, humming to himself while popping lemon drop after lemon drop into his mouth.
Suddenly he heard a loud commotion outside his door. Being the senile old coot he was, however, he just let whoever it was continue banging, and lay his head on his chest to take a little nap.
And just sort of goes, 'Hmm. Alright then' subconsciously, for a moment, before realising how ridiculous that is. My mind, anyway. Also the description of 'Mary Sue's sappy words'... I don't know, there's just something about your style of humour that I've just completely fallen in love with.
I was a little worried when the Hermione/Draco stuff was introduced - to me, parodies of that cliche feel done, ever since Eilime's 'Not Going to Happen, Chica', but I really think that Draco talking to himself just completely and utterly saved it. Another brilliant chapter in my high opinion!
Author's Response: Thanks for another review!! I\'m so glad you\'re liking this story *hopes she can continue to keep readers* You\'re right, \"Not Going to Happen, Chica\" has got to be the most succinct and funny summary of Draco/Hermione clichés. I just figured a masqerade was neccesary for this fic...We\'ll see if Draco really ends up with Hermione.... :D
Weasel King- Quest of the Quaffles by secret_lover
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: What if that song “Weasley is our King” (the Gryffindor version of course) was true? Ronald Billius Weasley is the King of Gryffindoria, and to marry the princess of Muggledon, he must rid the kingdom of Quaffles (evil monsters). Join this strange adventure with Ron and some of the gang. One-Shot of espresso :)!
Can also be seen on HPFF under Secret_Lover, who is ME...again!
Date: 09/27/06 Title: Chapter 1: The Quest
This is a really clever idea - exactly the kind of clever idea I'd never think of, but then I'd find someone who did think of it and review their story about how good an idea it was, in fact. It's about time Ron got a chance to dream something which can compete with Harry's dream of McGonagall playing the bag pipes...
I really love your... unique character 'interpretations'. I particularly liked the description of the Quaffles ^^ To be very honest, the only suggestion/whatever I can think of is that the ending feels a little quick - you know? I'd love it if it had happened at just the wrong moment, for example when Ron's about to say 'I do' at his wedding, or Ginevra's about to have her babies.
And I can also just imagine Ron's reflection on the dream - and can certainly see him seeing Harry and Ginny in a new, much more suspicious light.
But anyway, like I said, this is a fun story based very witty idea. Well done!
Author's Response: WOW!!! Longest review yet!!! You deserve a prize!!! How about a chapter dedicated to you in my other fic??? Sound bueno??? Ok, and about your sugestion , yes i know where i ended it sucked... but it was getting a little too long... But you right i should have had just that extra bit more... next time feel free to go on and on... even if it isnt about good things!!! :D Im glad you liked it, check out my other fic and watch the A/N in the next chapter... I will mentio you!!! LOL THANK YOU!!!