Well, I just spend a good twenty minutes revamping my profile for this, and as soon as I submit it, I am informed to log back in! So I lost everything! I am nearly distraught. But I'll try to recreate this as best I can.
Hello, Potter fans! Or, as the case may be, non-Potter fans. But I don't know what you're doing here if you're a non-Potter fan. Very strange. I got the urge to revamp my profile after noticing how terse and emo and blah it was. Here goes.
I am sixteen years old. Yes, that's a start. And I'm a girl. I look remarkably like Hermione, only without the buck teeth. And my guy friends (however loose the term "friends" is) have yet to realize that yes, I am a girl.
Anyway, general interests and info. I ADORE musicals, Rent being my all-time favorite, with Wicked, Les Mis, Spamalot, and Phantom of the Opera being right up there too. I am a big fan of emo music, particularly Taking Back Sunday, The Academy Is..., the Rocket Summer, and Panic! At the Disco. I listen to some pop and Celtic stuff as well. Favorite movies include Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Corpse Bride, and Pride & Prejudice. I have three adorable kitties and I love them. I also have awesome friends, including MNFF's very own SiriuslyPadfoot12. Check out her stuff! Um, my other hobbies tend to include being a mall rat and playing pool and reading. And not much else, ha.
What else should I say? Hmm, well, my favorite character in the Potterverse and possibly any other 'verse is Remus Lupin, because he is such a beautiful, sad man and nearly breaks my heart with every sweet, sensitive thing he says or does. My least favorite in the Potterverse is probably Fenrir Greyback, because he was one creepy man. Favorite ship? Not Remus/Tonks…Remus/Me! Bahaha, I jest. Remus + Tonks = OTP, my friends.
Coming soon!An "Other Pairing" story starring a very average Muggle woman and a lad who is, if not a family favorite, at least a female favorite.
In Progress...well, I started them, anyway...A story written in the forms of two diaries by two sisters, Aine and Kate, as they embark on their delayed sixth and seventh years at Hogwarts. Set in the Marauder Era and may include a little Marauder romance, too!
Also, another Marauder story, set in their seventh year, from the POV of one Delilah "Lucky" Dinsmore, a 17-year-old petty thief and amateur witch who's saved from the law's wrath by Dumbledore...only to meet a different sort of wrath in the halls of Hogwarts.
Oh, jeez, I'm going straight to Hades. Grainne, I apologize profusely. I left my review for chapters 27-29 under chapter 1. Why? That's a good question, really, shame we'll never know the answer. Mea culpa. Again, I'm sorry. :(
Author's Response: No need for apologies--you can review wherever the Hades you please! (they come up in chronological order for me, so as long as I can figure out what part of the story you're commenting on, it all works)!
*pets story* That's all I can do. (I kind of feel as if I'm reviewing this story too much...but hey, make a Muggle happy, right?) The thought of Snape at a picnic was a riot. My favorite character this chapter was Dumbledore. "DON'T FORGET THE PICNIC! THEY HAVE DEVILLED EGGS!!" Aww, poor little Snivellus. And excellent bit about the Weasleys, it seemed to keep the stories even realer, adding in some more canon characters. Keep it up!
Author's Response: My dear, the story is rolling over on its back and wagging its tail, and you are welcome to review as much as you like! Seriously. And yours are such treat to read... so thank you for taking the time to write them! I'm one lucky Muggle.
Genius, as usual! The Quidditch match was exciting, I was on the edge of my seat because of the wager! The Busy Bee Blind is awfully creative, as is poor little Eat Three. Gads, what a depressing nickname. I like Athene's and Severus's little gentlemanly/womanly exchange at the end, the bow and the curtsy, and meddling Dumbledore! Ah, tres bien, as usual, and keep it up!
Author's Response: Merci! So happy you liked the sport (of all sorts!) I felt bad for Eat Three too, but he will now be lauded as a hero in his house for weeks to come, so he couldn't be happier.
*dances* Hurrah, a chapter! Hmm, what did I particularly love about this chapter, besides everything? I love how Snape compares her to Harry -- no worse insult, indeed! I also chuckled at the warning on the folder, and all of Fairven's 'mmm...'s. Vengeance is sweet! In the Yule Ball scene...aww! *sniffles* I felt so bad for Snape! (Even though I after I was all, "Whoa, get in control of your hormones there, dear.") Except I thought that was uncharacteristically mean of Athene. It made me sad. But, I cannot deny that it deserves a ten and more! (You must be getting tired of all these tens.) ...(Or not.)
Author's Response: This was, in many ways, Athene at her most immature--you are right to think her mean. I do too. Just remember, she does not have a lot of relationship experience, and she feels threatened and vulnerable. Not that I think this excuses her actions, but perhaps it helps explain them. She will have to deal with the consequences in the next chapter... and, as always, thank you for the feedback! Very much appreciated.
*dies laughing* Oh, that made me laugh my head off. Poor Snape, he didn't even know what hit him. You are absolutely brilliant! Another 10 for you!
Author's Response: *has Lupin revive MM, picks MM's head up off floor, dusts it off & hands back to owner* Thank you for another kind (and hilarious) review! I though the man could do with some ball-busting, as it were. Glad you enjoyed.
OMG WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME? WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE IT AT A CLIFFY?! ...Grainne, you are a cruel, cruel person. As to the chapter, well, no criticism, of course -- gads, you make me feel awfully small when I compare my writing to yours. I loved...well, everything! And poor Athene, panic-attacking...dohh. 10, as usual!!
Author's Response: I do not mean to be cruel--chapters do have to end sometime, and as we must only submit one at a time... (you're not buying this are you?) Yes, I know it is a cliffhanger, and I will try to post the next chapter a soon as I can. In the meantime, you can probably work out what is troubling Dumbledore from the rpevius chapter... And please don't feel small. If you put time and energy and joy into something you do, be proud of it! Cheers for this review!
Author's Response: Er...make that "previous chapter." Not sure what the rpevius chapter is...blame it on my fumbly fingers!
Oh dear. I'm crying. :( BUT you asked for CC, so I'll be completely anal for you. Okay, the line "She wouldn't give him...or even the night TOO." The 'to' you have should be a 'too.' Um..."He grabbed onto the red headed girl's fragile hand..." Red headed I think should be red-headed, with a hyphen, and maybe so should 'big headed'. In some stanza, you mentioned the "Marauders Map." It might be "Marauders' Map," with an apostrophe, because assuming that MWPP were called the Marauders, it would be their map, in plural. There. I've been completely nit-picky and I feel like I've desecrated something. NOW can I compliment the poem? :P My dear, I sobbed like a baby the first time I read the last three stanzas. They're just so filled with raw emotion, especially the line "There was a believer who fell apart alone that night." Oh...*cries* This is like the fourth time I've read it, and I'm still teary! This poem is simply my favorite poem in the world. End of story. If I could give above a ten, I would, but I can't, so...meh. A ten, then!
Author's Response: (Hands MoonysMistress a tissue.) Thanks for picking things out that I missed. Thank you so much for the review.
This story quite possibly gives me a reason to live, m'dear. *wink* I can't believe you said, "Don't flame!" Who could flame this?? Then again, I am rahter biased towards Remus in general...anyway, this was one of the most delightful one-shots I've ever read. (Why doesn't it have any reviews, darnit?!) I especially like the part, “Tonks,” he said, looking very confused. “What’re you doing?”
“Kissing . . . you . . .” Tonks mumbled lowly, drawing her hands away from him. “Sorry . . .”
Ahh, that was adorable. I don't think 'lowly' works as an adverb like that, but it should, lol. Anyway, absolutely wonderful job on this. Remus and Tonks are kept well in-character, which is sometimes a failing I find with these. Bravo! It rates a 10+ and goes on my favorites list. Cheers!
Author's Response: Wow! Thanks - I really don't know what to say to that. I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, the word "lowly" wasn't supposed to be in there and I sent it in before fixing it. *shrugs* Oh well. But thanks again - I'm glad you liked it!
Ooh, a cliffy! Man, I hate those -- you better update faster than you did last time. Anyway, I LOVE how you did Remus, which automatically earns thee a ten. Nikki is a cool kid as well, and Sirius is funny. Good job! By the way, though, about half of this chapter is centered: you must have forgotten to do after the stars. Keep up the great work!
Author's Response: I LOVE Remus.. My friends asked my why I was doing a Sirius/oc fanfic. I don't really know why.
Right, I meant to say you forget to end center after the stars. Something went screwy, though. Erm...hi! ;)
Author's Response: Ohh..I did...Darnit..I hate when that happens..-runs off to fix it-
Tee hee! That made me chuckle like mad! I found a few spelling/grammar/punctuation errors, but nothing too big. Also, I've never liked the idea of anyone finding out that the Marauders are Animagi. Your story just might change my mind, though. *wink* You portrayed the disinterested girls to perfection, and I liked James still trying to get Lily to go out with him. Not to mention Sirius being all silly and charming. *sigh* If only Remus had been in there, it would be just about perfect. Keep it up, I want another chappie!
Author's Response: -grins- Thanks..Remus was-blinks- somewhere...-can't think right now- Oh well. He will be in the next chapter..I promise. Wait until my next story comes out..HAHA..Remus is like in all the chappies..haha...EVIL..*-*..Yeah..
You know what makes me really, really, angry? WHEN STORIES THIS WONDERFUL HAVE NO REVIEWS. Jeez. What's wrong with people these days? First off, the song quote was adorable and perfectly fitting. Second, you have an enviable writing style and excellent ideas -- I've never really thought of Tonks having a "natural state." And third, you wrote a beautifully in-character REMUS (be still my heart)/Tonks story with a plotline that stays un-cliched. I give to thee 10 points -- truly deserved!
Holy cannoli! */silly phrase* That was...well, deep! Hmm...the 'broken soul' line and 'empty hurt' sound like the Man in the Moon, how he's always supposed to be crying...and then 'despair beckons, I can take no more' (or however it goes) would be how Remus is unable to resist the call of the moon...but then at the end, the moon's spell is broken, and he can live his life again! Er...am I even close? *blush* That was fantastic, anyway, truly magnificent -- very ambiguous and dramatic and Shakespearean. Kudos!
Author's Response: Wow, great insight there! You got it, though you also got a few interesting ideas I hadn't noticed in the poem before - I usually just let this stuff flow out, without really thinking about it properly - maybe that's not good, but it's how I write! At the end I was thinking he was himself again, but he was curled up as a wolf on the chair, and when he is human, the wolf is curled up inside of him - waiting for the next full moon. Thanks for a great review!
You are a forking GENIUS. How did you ever keep that plot straight??? Not to mention I was laughing my head off. Malfoy and the love note! Oh, it was priceless! And two happy endings were made, at least. This is extremely good, well-written humor. I love it! A ten for thee! Now I have to go read all your other stories. *wink wink*
Author's Response: How did I keep the plot straight? It wasn't easy, I'll tell you that now, I've had plenty an argument with my sister about this: ("Wait...Neville got Hermione's note?" "No, Hermione never sent a note!" "Then whose note did Hermione get?" "...*long pause*...NEVILLE'S!") Very glad you liked it!!
...I think I'm going to cry. That was so sweeeeet! I love your stories, they're the loveliest little one-shots. Remus is so wonderful in this, I loved the way you described him. Only problems were a couple minor grammar errors, and a few paragraph-spacing issues. Other than that...awww!!!
Author's Response: Thankyou..And I think you are going to be my 'Reviewer of The Year.' Your post really make my day. Thanks.
Ahh, 'twas very good. It made laugh an awful lot, and it had a very realistic writing style, which you don't often see. Erm...you spelled Lily's name wrong, I think, but then you put in 'The Great Prongsini,' which made me chuckle. One thing: are Loo and her friends Muggles? It doesn't seem like they would be, but there's some stuff there that suggests they are. Anyway, a ten. Enjoy. :-D
Author's Response: Ah thank you very much. Yes I Loo am but a mere muggle and so are my friends. I spelt Lily's name wrong on purpose (gets all embarassed) it was a stage name. The great Prongsini is my little tribute to Vocalion and her story Highly Improbable. If your intrigued go read it. It is brilliant. But i am glad you liked it.
Whoa. I was completely captivated by this poem set's title. That just struck me so much -- I nearly started crying before I even read the poems. Then, of course, I read the poems...the first one, I love the repeating line at the end of the stanzas, "Sirius, _____ Star, Dog Star" i believe. Beautiful! Then the second one, it's just cute. :) And I like the story at the end. The last poem...well, it's about Remus. That's enough for me. Very, very good!
Author's Response: Yes, something about Remus is good enough for me, too. As I can tell by your name, you're obviously a fan...And thank you for the review! It's really appreicated.
*sobs* *of course* You already know how I feel about this story. Gads, making me read it first. Talk about a tearjerker. *shakes fist at Padfoot* STOP MAKING ME CRY, YOU!!! GADS, I HATE YOUR EMOTIONAL STORIES!!! *dissolves into puddle* Ha ha ha. *wink*
Author's Response: Sorry about making you cry. It just so happens I do that to a lot of people with my sad fics. ::wink:: And don't you puddle on me!!!
"Untouchable, unreachable, A never ending obsession. Too long has this been inside my mind, Too late to end. This is what it is; My eternal fascination."
A story of a unknown boy's fascination of a girl and what that fascination led to.
Wow, this was REALLY good! Hmm...my thoughts on The Couple were first Sirius/Mystery Girl, then Lily/James, then Draco/Ginny. All sound reasonable, eh? But you have an incredible style, and it was very well-written. A ten for thee!
Jeez, I...something you must understand is that I hate Remus/Sirius slash, but that was far too cute for words. Excellent job, my friend, wonderful story.