Hi, I'm CA. I used to be a college student studying (in a loose sense of the word) Genetics and Biotechnology with a minor in Music. Now I'm a part-time secretary with no delusions of grandeur whatsoever.
I am an avid reader. Sometimes I write. Other preferred activities include playing piano, dancing, singing, and generally loving life.
I'm a member of Hufflepuff House. One of those "we'll take the lot" cases more than hard work or loyalty, I'm afraid.
Before I started writing fanfiction seriously, I hated romance. I wouldn't even read it here. Then I discovered Other Pairings and I've unleashed a great power of fluff. I hope you enjoy my work. Feel free to drop me a review if you get the notion.
My favorites right now are "We Need All the Allies We Can Get" and "Catchphrase." "Gratification and Justification" has its moments. "Don't Get Caught" is my one featured story.
Reading stories like yours make me wonder if I'm really a closet H/Hr shipper. It's a good story so far, I wish I hadn't read it all (plus your one-shot you mentioned) so quickly, because now I have to wait impatiently for an update. You might want to put HBP spoiler in your summary, but chances are that whoever it would spoil has already been spoiled, so it's probably up to you. How long is this story going to be, do you know?
Author's Response: Hi Cinderella! Thanks for the nice review! Chapter 4 is in the queue. My plan right now is for the story to be eight or nine chapters long. The plan started out at five chapters but I decided I didn't want to make the chapters too long.
Eh . . . I don't have a bird, and it's not from Neptune.
Anyway, I liked it. It was very subtle. I wouldn't mind more to the story, eventually, but it was fine as it was.
Um, if you like you can review my story now. I'd appreciate it.
My favorite part of this story, probably, is that Hermione loves the rain and because her adoration is so prevalent Harry starts liking it too.
Author's Response: Thanks for your review.
I know that the fluff is very subtle, but that was partly what I was going for. When relationshps progress from friendship, it really is fairly slow because both kind of think of the consequences it may have. Read your poem! I thought it was pretty good!
Oh, I hope you update! I'm really interested to hear this story from Krum's point of view! (I'm "trying" to write one from Hermione's point of view, hmm, interesting.) I think it's intriguing that he noticed her and was interested in her from the QWC and that's why he caught the Snitch. Wow. Well, Hope to see more of this one! *D*
Author's Response: Thank you, but I can't take all the credit. Another author gave me the permission to use her ideas. I hope you'll like the future chapters. Again, thank you so much!
Nice. I liked it. I especially enjoy the thought that half of Harry's brain is Hermione and the other half is Ron. Makes sense, methinks. I think it's a good idea of what may have happened behind the scenes. Good job!
Author's Response: Thank you. I sometimes find I have voices in my head telling me what to write, usually they sound like my friends, Lol, I sound crazy now don't I. Oh Well. I'm glad you liked my story! I'd posted this one on a different fan site and hadn't had many reviews (and the few I had hadn't been too great) so I'm grateful for a positive review! Thanks!
This is a good start. The main detraction from my enjoyment was a few canon errors I spotted--for example, Hedwig is a girl owl. But they are not particularly glaring to someone who's not too picky, and I think it's a good start (I said that already). Interested in seeing how you continue this story.
Author's Response: Thank you for your review!
Wow. This was pretty good. I love it when you intersperse dialogue and poetry. But . . . in one instance, you used "gapping" instead what I think you meant as "gaping." Other than that, quite interessant et excellent. *D*
Author's Response: *L* That's what I get for submitting an un-betaed chapter. ^_^ Corrected that. Thanks. Actually this isn't so original. I've used this style before for my other one-shot fic. ^_^ (I actually like the other better) The flow is slightly choppy on this one ... but didn't have the time to fix it before the deadline ^_^ ... *sigh* I'm such a crammer. *lol*
Author's Response: fixed the flow a bit ^_^ I think it works a bit better now. ^_^
*bites lip* Oh my goodness. That is something I never ever expected. Adds a whole new level to her hate, doesn't it? *personally thinks that family shouldn't hate each other and she should get over it*
I really liked Rufus; he seemed a nice chap and someone I'd like to see more of in the coming chapters.
Noticed a couple typos, but not to worry.
I can't tell you how insanely happy it's made me to see you're updating so quickly. You can take all the time you want, really (*cringes that she's actually saying that *) but as long as you don't abandon, no fuss.
Have a nice day! *D*
Hi.
I am going to try to stop myself from re-reading this whole story again (I am a chronic rereader) and in order to do that I'm leaving a review!
On this chapter, because it's where I've stopped.
I did notice one thing that I never had before: when Cymone walks in on Remus and Felisha with a "strange look on her face" -- Remus has no idea quite how strange, or what Cymone probably has in her mind! ("Cymone")
Anyway, yep, I like this story. I tell everyone that it's my headcanon and I don't care what JKR put in the biography.
Aggggh no I accidentally read the whole thing!!!
(I mean, it was great, and I need SOMETHING on the screen while I'm doing work-type things. But I told myself I wasn't going to.)
Anyway, great job. I will probably go read "A Little More Time" now.
This chapter was a nice break from the nail-biting excitement of the last few chapters, but it was almost as emotionally draining. Remus is pretty stupid, isn’t he. I really love the way you characterize him and Tonks. Their dynamic is nice and the way they played off it was very believable, even though you didn’t want that to happen. I look forward to every chapter because you have a very exciting story here and I love the way you write, with humor and suspense. By the way, I think I noticed an ‘eyed’ that should be ‘eyes.’ But, as is usual, your little typos never detract from the story you’re trying to tell. Thanks for working on this and don’t forget to update when you’ve got your chapters written! Have a nice day!
Oh no, oh no oh no. Not the Dementor! Stupid Cymone! Though she could prove useful when it comes to the Others that Vanished. If only there wasn't a Dementor to worry about.
Boy, I'm glad I happened to be on MNFF because I did not get a notification that this was updated.
There is something wrong in the Institute, and this chapter is excellent at portraying that. Remus' feelings are particularly good. When he finds the second smashed Portkey and sees how pale Felisha has gone...oh, I got the shivers. I ... I worry now. How are they going to get out of this one? (Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse...)
There's one sentence in this chapter I have trouble with. but then, the slow realisation of her current intactness seemed to dawn upon her and one round eyes behind crooked glances peaked out from behind one palm.
First of all, I think it would be just one round eye. Behind crooked glances especially confused me -- I need to go look up if Cymone has glasses because if she does I think that might be what you meant. Otherwise...I'm confused. Also, "peaked" should be "peeked."
Other than that, marvelous job. Please update soon because this is the most evil cliffhanger I have ever read.
Oooh, I always knew it would be Rolphe! I'm very glad they made up and seem to be getting along quite well, and I hope that the dinner goes nicely too. Hmm. A Ravenclaw. Oh, well, I won't worry about that just now.
I've been waiting quite anxiously for this chapter to arrive ever since I noticed however long ago that you'd updated. I'd actually lost hope that you really had added another chapter. But I guess not!
So now that the Trio are all filled in, what are they going to do with the information? They're not the type of people to just sit around, are they? Well . . . often, yes. Sometimes, at least.
My favorite part of this chapter was the Remus/Reynard interchange. Very clever and amusing, it made me smile.
Now, because I'm the type of girl I am, I feel obligated to point out a couple typos, because I'll feel guilty if I don't. But they in no way detracted from the chapter, not at all. Okay, first off, "the edge that her lingered in her eyes throughout" when referring to Ginny Weasley appears to have an extra "her." And Remus Lupin commends her for the "fine piece of addition advice." And then the students "clammered," when I think the word you want here is "clamored."
That's it! It was a marvelous chapter (mostly because the interchange between father and son, but it was all good). Okay, I will now cease and desist. Have a nice day!
And now I've read this one again. :) I like this story an awful lot.
Ooh, I like this one. I agree with much of what nutty said, but I'd have to disagree with "purity's a fame." I think it's fine the way it is.
My only other complaint with this poem is a little bit of the scanning. I know it's hard to get it exactly right, though, and goodness knows I don't have any bright ideas on how to make it work better. *is stupid*
I have to reiterate one thing that nutty said: the contrast of purity of blood and purity of soul. That was just such a great connection, I have to mention it again.
Just because I am the Arithmancy expert, I will arithmanticate your title. Toujours Pur - On Being a Black = 2. Now, er, make of that what you will, if you want to put any stock in it at all. ^_^Have a nice day! *D*
Ooh . . . I am so interested! I'll admit to having a bad habit of reading a story that doesn't have any reviews to see why it doesn't have any reviews, but this one is good! There may have been a little too much description of Fleur's looks, but it's understandable, I suppose. I'm intrigued by your portrayal of Fleur as an insider that knows she's snotty and rude. One more little nitpick that I'm sure won't detract from the story too much (it seems like you've done some research), I got the impression from reading the fifth book that Fleur was working at Gringotts directly after Harry's fourth year, but it's understandable to have her stay one more year--after all, Hermione was 17 long before Halloween during her sixth year. So, I will endeavor to ignore this one canon issue--it's not a big one after all, and I don't know how many people would catch it. The story's promising, at any rate.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you were honest and I'll try to fix those mistakes and I'm definetly happy you're interested. The second chapter is 'In Que' and I hope you find it good as the first chapter but I think I'm going to have to change it a bit. But once again, thanks for the review. I hope you find this story alright after all.
♥ Heather
(Although I don’t really think that this is that disturbing… I think I still ought to post a warning.)
Warning: This is not a happy and humourous Christmas-sy tale. It gives us a brief look at the disturbing deranged mind of Barty Crouch Jr.
Hey, clever, and a nice tie-in with "canon." It was a little distracting because your sixth one changed every few verses--was that intentional, and if so, why?
Anyway, I liked it. Have a nice day! *D*
Author's Response: Thanks CA ^_^
*wince* actually it wasn't ... my mind must have been elsewhere, while I was writing *lol* Before submitting I changed the verses that doesn't seem to work well or was repeatative ... guess I wasn't paying enough attention to what I wa doing ^_^. Some beta I am *L*
This didn't seem as dark as I thought it might be when I read the summary. Ah well. It was still excellently written. It would make sense that, if he and Minerva were close enough to play the occasional game of chess, he would allow some of his humor to come through to her. The chess game itself was a nice symbolism, too. Well done.
Author's Response: Thank you for the review! I always wondered how Minerva and Severus agreed with each other when their students were not looking, and with our added views of the younger Severus I started wondering which of his Hogwarts teachers he might have liked or respected. And suddenly he and Minerva were playing chess -- not just on the board, but with their Houses as well. Both Gryffindors and Slytherins seem to need a reason to focus their energies into competition, and their respective Heads of House seem to have made a good game of it.
I think this story might be better served in the simply R/Hr category, since there's no development of H/G as part of the plot.
However, it was kind of an enjoyable story. I think it was set up quite well and could be placed nearly anywhere in the Hogwarts years, which is somewhat refreshing I guess.
I liked it. It was a nice Christmas-y tale that made me smile.
Author's Response: Well, I'm glad you liked it. I just put it as R/Hr and H/G because it shows both of those couples. Thanks for the review.
It was full moon when the Dark Lord sealed a part of his soul within a magical amulet, and then broke it in half. One half was left to the faithful werewolves to guard. The other half was tossed into the impenetrable depths of time where no one but him could get it. When the first half has been found, the Order of the Phoenix selects Hermione Granger to go back into the past to search for the missing piece. What is waiting for her is a brutal task that will test her beyond her limits, and an undying love that extends beyond the boundaries of time.
RL/HG, Post-HBP
No werewolves were harmed in the making of this story.
Update (9 May): Chapter 17, Burning, is up! Enjoy!
Well, seeing as you still have no reviews, I'm taking time out of my busily scheduled day of laziness to tell you that I liked this chapter.
But first, an interruption from our local fangirl.
Ughhhhhhh, Remus! Just kiss her! You know you want to!! It's great that she amazes you and everything, but...Lei. This is your fault. If Remus wasn't so obsessed with you, he wouldn't be so shy to kiss Hermione! Grrr.
*deep breath*
I like how Hermione is taking mental notes to tell Harry what James and Sirius are like when she gets home...if she gets home.
Oh my goodness they are so young and doing such hard things and going to die so soon. I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Wait, I just said that. Well, it just hit home when James said it was his 21st birthday. Young young young.
You have no idea how tempting it is to me to look up Caradoc Dearborn on the Lexicon or something. I want to know who he is. Maybe I'll do that after I'm done reviewing, or maybe I'll be lazy and forget. Don't let Remus die, though, okay?
I'm too busy being fangirly to note any nitpicks at this time. Just...and please hold while I become generally incoherent.
UPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATE!!! It was so lovely to have this chapter (it was worth the wait, yes) and I'm so excited that it's up! I just hope that you're not taking my route and not writing, because this story is soooooo good.
;)
Have a lovely day, Lei, and have a fun day studying and try and feel better, okay?
*claps*
*squee*
You can expect a proper review later! I am just so happy that there's an update that I can't possibly say anything much! I love a) the new function that lets me see immediately that you've updated b) the fact that I can delete this review later when I've got a proper one for you.
It was lovely. Simply lovely. Completely in character and everything.
Hold on. Rita Skeeter did not start out as a waitress. *is seeing things in a blonde head and QQQ* That would be ... too much.
I'm shutting up. You shall hear from me ... later.
Author's Response: I shall response so you can\'t delete! *evil Voldemortish laugh* Love you, CA! : D