06/07/05
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I am in college, American, and in love with God. I enjoy reading, writing, music (playing, singing, listening), my friends and family.
I am a compulsive editor. This means that while new chapters may come infrequently (translation: I write slowly), the older chapters are always under revision. Check back now and again to read the new and improved versions! Also, I've been working on Britishisms, but as an American, my knowledge is limited. Please, feel free to (gently) Britpick.
I also write a lot of drabbles, which you can find by following that link to my website, along with some poetry and original fiction.
Lovely banner thanks to GinnyPotter!
This banner is thanks to the wonderful TheVanishingAct!
At The Ceili: This is a Christmas gift for Cinderella Angelina, a beloved fellow SPEW member. The title comes from the song it is based on, performed by the very excellent group Celtic Woman. Enjoy, Leslie!
Gold: This was originally the third chapter of In His Own Right, but I felt that it really didn’t fit with the others, so now it is a sequel.
Hide and Seek: This slightly lengthy one-shot deals with the choice between good and evil. It’s under Romance only because it didn’t fit in any of the General categories.
Home To Stay: Based on and set around a song by Josh Groban (same title), Hermione goes travelling Europe, trying to find what she’s lost during the War. Ron waits for her, living for the short notes that she sends to Ginny, waiting for the day when Hermione will be ready to come home for good.
In His Own Right: It was after writing my SPEW 007 challenge (seven prompts, one character) that I really came to appreciate Neville. He’s been through a lot, but he is strong and capable—he just needs a chance to show it. (It has a sequel in Gold.)
Left, Right, and Centre: This began as an attempt to understand why the relationship between Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour seems to work, though no one else understands why. The reason? Fleur isn’t the idiot everyone thinks she is.
Love Is Not a Simple Thing: For now, this is a one-shot (its continuation is unlikely, and depends on the revival of a long-dormant plot bunny). It is a Remus/Hermione romance, but features no time travel. Instead, the setup comes during Hermione’s school years. Following chapters (if they appear) will follow their growing relationship during the war and post-war years.
So She Dances: One of my personal favourites. It's based on the Josh Groban song of the same name, and is a Neville/Ginny missing moment from GoF. It was the first atmosphere-based piece I wrote, and it came out quite nicely.
The Unknown: Also Neville-based, I consider this the best thing I have yet written. It's a little darker, but very real, with hope at its end.
Transformations: This is a Remus/Tonks, my first—and most ambitious—project. It began back in August 2005 and has been heavily rewritten and edited in preparation for the long-awaited finish. It will be around 11 or 12 chapters when finished
Waiting: This is a post-HBP one-shot, now AU. It was written for the S.P.E.W. Anniversary Challenge: Friends discussing changes since the one-year anniversary of an event (in this case, the death of Dumbledore).
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Missing Scenes by MoonysMistress
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: In every story, there are missing scenes: smaller stories that don't make it into the main plot, but that subconsciously happen all the same. Harry Potter is no different — behind the scenes were the makings of a love that surprised us all.
Date: 06/19/06 Title: Chapter 6: The Moment to Discuss It
I know this chapter was up ages ago, but this story is so good that I decided I couldn't read it anymore for fear of influencing my own story too much. Well, I'm not done, but I've caved, so here I am to review.
In a word: gorgeous. You look much deeper than Remus' Three Stock Reasons for Rejection to what really lies behind them. You allow Tonks to be a woman and not just a forlorn, forsaken lover. I love it! *runs to read/review the rest*
Date: 06/19/06 Title: Chapter 7: Remembering Albus Dumbledore
Awww. Great idea to show the relationship from Ginny's p.o.v. -- Ginny, who also wants a man she can't quite have. A very nice wrap-up, very sweet, but tinged with grief. Excellent job capturing the mood.
Date: 06/19/06 Title: Chapter 8: Bonus Epilogue!: Bill and Fleur's Wedding
Heh heh. Things I like:
Remus and Tonks snogging; Ginny overhearing Ron being obvious; Hermione being awkward; Ron's attempts to get close to her without saying anything; Remus blushing like fury (he sounds like a ten-year-old, it's adorable); Harry being a lot smarter about Ron-and-Hermione than they themselves are; and the nice, sweet ending. Wonderful!
Ginny as a voyeur is interesting, but understandable. And kind of funny.
Date: 11/09/05 Title: Chapter 4: Christmas Memories
You are the author of what is now officially the Best. Remus/Tonks. Story. Ever. I love it!! They are so well written, so right...*swoons* Keep updating quickly, please!
Author's Response: I doubt it's the best.....there are some pretty great stories out there! But it makes me all smiley that you think so. *catches Starmaiden as she swoons* I'll try to update, but it might not happen until after the Winter Challenge. :( But thanks SO MUCH for your reviews!
Not Going to Happen, Chica by Eilime
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary:
1st story in a series of Hermione/Draco one-shots (Check out my author page for more information)
Date: 04/23/06 Title: Chapter 1: One shot
Love it love it love it love it love it! I like pretty much all your stuff, but this is excellent.
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you, thank you. And I\'m happy to hear you like my other stories too.
Goodnight, Sleep Tight, Don't let the Pygmy Puffs Bite! by Roxy Black
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Tonks remembers the night so clearly, the night he had died and the war was still to be fought. poor Harry, he took it hard, but even as they were all upstairs in the hospital wing, Tonks managed to despair about her love. Her love which will last forever. No matter what.
Date: 08/23/05 Title: Chapter 1: True Love Will Last Forever
Aww, that's sweet. Very cute and conscise. I'm writing a full-length version, must post it soon -- I also thought there weren't enough L/T fics out there!
Author's Response: Thanks, please let me know once you've posted your full length version!
Glad you liked my story, lets try and get more ppl to write L/T's ship!
One Last Day of Peace by Ashwinder
Rated: •Summary: Harry wrestles with his feelings for Ginny at Bill and Fleur's wedding. Contains HBP spoilers.
Date: 08/23/05 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
This is an ongoing story, right? It's fantastic. It made me laugh and was so completely believable too.
Date: 01/10/06 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
Okay, only one bit of criticism:
“For luck,” she’d said, and it stuck him that the ribbon was the same colour as the Felix Felicis potion. You've left the R out of "struck."
But it's fantastic. It's a great portrait of the two of them, without resorting to screaming or throwing things. We know Ginny's got a temper, but she's smart enough to deal with things without a tantrum. And you're very good with the French family -- Mrs. Delacour's haughtiness, Gabrielle's crush on Harry, and Timothee's (?) black eye. Ha, that was priceless.
Author's Response: Gah! I was about to reply to your other review and say how I took pains to make sure my fics didn't have stupid typos in them. Obviously I'm not perfect, and things slip through. Off to fix that, as soon as I thank you for reviewing. Thanks!
For Padma's Sake by HermioneDancr
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Once, Parvati and Padma shared everything: pain and tears, happiness and laughter. But time has changed them, and now -- as Parvati sits with her sister at the dining table -- she cannot share. She must be strong. For Padma's sake. HBP Spoilers.
Date: 08/09/06 Title: Chapter 2: Because of Parvati
I am really excited to see this up! I loved the original.
Oooh, really great pov switch. Neither girl can bear the struggles of the other. Fascinating. Also, fantastic explanation of why Padma turned anorexic. It’s so easy, but so real. I mean, thousands of girls have been driven to eating disorders exactly like this.
In Ravenclaw, doing well is merely expected. She loves her House, but she has never stood out or been admired.
She watches her mother’s eyes as they examine the twins, no curve or blemish unnoticed.
She loves the strength she feels when she sits at the table and does not eat, loves the freedom of refusal… She hates looking in the mirror, looking and seeing every pound, every ounce that has not come off. The body she has yet to conquer.
Fascinating. Yes, very dark, but very very good. I love what you’ve done with a very hypothetical, completely plausible situation.
Author's Response: Hi Katie! Thanks for popping in to review this!
Date: 03/20/06 Title: Chapter 1: For Padma's Sake
I read this a long time ago and was stunned...but I didn't review it then. As my excuse, that was before I was a SPEWer. And I have to say, this story has been reviewed in-depth so many times that I, not the best at analysis, have nothing of real substance to add. I will just say that I thought this was nearly perfect, with the emotions, the way Parvati sees Padma, and the very genuine grief over Cedric and Dumbledore. Those were three really excellent points in a generally excellent story. 10/10!
Author's Response: Really, I don't review even 10% of what I read. So you shouldn't feel bad at all. I think I actually review less these days, as I feel wrong reviewing without doing a good job and getting constructive and going on for at least 300 words. But thank you so much for reviewing! Knowing that my stories sometimes touch people is what keeps me writing.
In From The Cold by Pallas
Rated: •Summary: When Remus meets Tonks for a drink at the Three Broomsticks, he gets rather more than he bargained for...
Date: 09/12/05 Title: Chapter 2: Hiding
First review! Really really good job. I read Oblivion; you did are great job altering this to fit. I love it. Please keep writing!
Date: 09/04/05 Title: Chapter 1: A Cold Wind
This is fantastic! So funny and so sweet I love it, keep writing!
Date: 10/12/05 Title: Chapter 3: Warmth
SQUEEEEE!!! I love it love it love it! They are so in character, so right, it's perfect. Please keep writing, if not this than something else. Happy fangirl sqeeee!!
Date: 09/10/05 Title: None
Ahhh! Wicked!! ...sorry. Anyway, Draco turned nice awfully fast, but all the others -- Pansy especially -- are good. I'd like to read some more of it.
Author's Response: yeah, guys, I know Draco is OOC in this chapter ... and in chapters to come too ... but it all ties into the story, there's a whole reason why.
You just have to wait and see to find out what it is.
I promise, he's going to have plenty of moments when he is still the Draco we all know and hate. LOL
The Swing by tonks442
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: A neglected swing in the yard of the Burrow is more than it seems in this fluffy R/Hr short short ficlet. Written Pre-HBP.
Over 3000 reads and only a few reviews! Please, please review! Thank you so much!
Date: 09/17/05 Title: Chapter 1: The Swing
Cute. Fluffy, yes, but a fairly good idea of what might be going through their heads. The Engorgment Charm is rather fun, too.
Author's Response: Thank you! I had a lot of fun writing this one!
It Was Only a Kiss by winky123
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: A storm is falling over Hogwarts and the events that occur could jeapordize a strong friendship. What happens when two best friends think they are in love with the same girl? How do past experiences affect their better judgement? Who does Hermione love in return and can she choose between them?
Date: 09/10/05 Title: Chapter 1: Ron's Muck up
Interesting. Nice crisis; now resolve it! I'll be looking for more.
Author's Response: Thanks...but you know what they say..things have to get worse before they can get better :)
Date: 09/20/05 Title: None
It's got a fun premise. It's kind of confusing, though. For instance, you don't really explain what a Delima is. Also, you might want to get a beta, if you don't have one.
Author's Response: sorry for that, I forgot about it.. (delima) thanks for reminding though! well, I would love to have a beta, but I have no clue how to get one... :P thanks!!
In Nomine Amoris by suckr4romance
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: A Book Seven fan fiction. Harry Potter embarks on his journey after completing some unfinished business, and receives some unexpected help from an old mentor. Disembodied Voices, Unrequited Love, a Missing Person, a Lovely Wedding, and a Secret Room. Many surprises and unexpected twists lie ahead... Debts are repaid. Revenge transpires. Emotions run high. The hunt is on.
'In Nomine Amoris' is Latin for 'In the Name of Love.'
Follows Post-HBP canon.
Nominated for the Quick Silver Quills: Best General Fiction
Discontinued.
Date: 10/12/06 Title: Chapter 22: Hope, Peace, and Dreams
Hey there! I've read this story, but I don't think I've reviewed much, so here's one for you.
I like the beginning. I completely sympathise with Ron's feeling that his eyes are "about to fall out of their sockets." You've conveyed that extreme tiredness here.
Harry's reaction is a little extreme, but not out of character (OotP, anyone?) and certainly not for the situation you have them all in. Everyone needs a good explosion now and then.
Well done also with Hermione's work ethic. She's very duty-conscious, and in this case, she feels that her duty is to keep them all working the same way until they find something (very like myself). It's stubborn and not always the intelligent thing, but that's what she clings to.
The Daydream is beautifully done. I love how everyone in it is aware that it *is* a dream, but they work with Harry to figure out his situation.
Good chapter! Characterisation, emotion, etc. excellent all the way through. I'll be back for the rest of this!
Author's Response: I couldn\'t possibly thank you enough for this amazing review. You really took my story and found particular things to praise, and that made my day! Thank you ever-so much, and have a wonderful day! --Christine
In the Face of Fire by Buttamellow
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Leaving was one of the hardest decisions Harry ever had to make. He never realized that saying goodbye would be even harder.
Date: 09/21/05 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
That's really good. Very plausible, very possible. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thank you very much. I'm glad to see that you liked it. :)
Date: 10/03/05 Title: None
It's an interesting beginning. A couple of grammar problems you might want to fix, though:
“Oh yes, I forgot. I'll be ready in about 10 minutes, we could leave earlier.”, suggested Hermione.
Too much punctuation. You've put a period and a comma; you don't need both. For this, when you're continuing a sentence, just do this:
...earlier," suggested Hermione.
You might try reading it out loud to get the feel of it. There's also some good tips in the forums. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it.