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.
...DON'T YOU TALK TO ME. :P Well, okay, hmm...I love the song, and the story is probably the most depressing thing that's ever happened. ...A ten, a ten!
Author's Response: Ah. I have a special expertise in depressing stories, as you well know. ::wink:: Thanks for the ten, Moony.
*pets the story* It's so sweet and fluffy. I want to own it and name it Fizgig. Ahem. I like Harry's advice, even though I thought that might be a bit OOC -- but he's older in this story, more experienced, so it's cool. I also LOVE the ending, that was very cute. Poor Ginny, she was so obviously in denial about the looking thing. Bahahaha. Well, I can't spoil this story's perfect rating, now, can I? A ten, a ten!
Author's Response: Thanks for the detailed review! That is what I decided about Harry's advice, as he's in his 7th year in this fic (though I don't believe I specified that anywhere in the story) so he'd probably have become more experienced, as you said it. Yes, I do love to have my characters be totally thick sometimes, about such obvious things. I tend to find it rather annoying as a reader, as I just want to yell the answer into the screen, but it does keep me interested, and that's what I aim for as a writer.
Wow, that was really great! I don't remember where, but somewhere the meter seemed off a bit -- maybe you wanted it that way? I never know with poetry. But that's EXACTLY how I thought Harry must feel about Ginny. I like the lines 'The fire in your hair/The fire in your eyes..." Very nice! I applaud it!
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Well...gads, I laughed my arse off at that one. Sort of. Inside. A couple times outside too. The thought of Fudge and Narcissa together squicks me out, and deaths made me :(, but I like the Snape/Hermione part (which is extremely odd, since I hate that ship, but go figure), and the plotline was a riot! And I like Amalia (? bad with remembering OC names). Elderly with a sex drive. Oh, dear. Fudge going insane was the icing on the cake. All in all, I do believe a nice round 9 is in order! (Point off for deaths and squickiness. I know I was warned. I can't help it.) Still verrah nice, though. Please disregard how weird this review is, it's 12:30 am and I'm suffering from self-inflicted fatigue. *goes and takes a nap*
Author's Response: Thank you for your review! I'm glad you found somethings to make up for the squickiness and character deaths. ;-D
~Lisa
This might be one of the creepiest stories I've ever read. It had some of my least-favorite pairings EVERRR, and I do not condone wild parties. That being said...I give it a 9. ANTI-CLIMAX! Frankly, all the stuff I said was true, but you have a great writing style, and I was amused. Plus, it makes sense, in a skewed sort of way. I always feel bad for stories that are nastily rated for no reason. And the image of McGoogles and Dumby snogging each other senseless was too priceless. *grin*
My God...this is your first fic? Well, then, I feel no worries about saying what must be said. You.....ARE A GENIUS. I would *marry* this story if I could! The character dynamics are superb, and Jocelyn the OC is so well-developed and distinctive. There's so much for me to say, but I'm so wowed that I'm nearly speechless. Although I might say that I well and truly cried at chapter 14. Playing on my emotions, darn you. *shakes fist...only not* The plot is intriguing. Update, please, I'm begging. I might go mad if you don't. This deserves more than a 10. Bravo for your first fic, with hopes of many more to come!
I know I've never reviewed before, but I've been a bloody fangirl ever since this was up on Featured, and....EGADS! I LOVE THIS!
Author's Response: Thank you, MoonysMistress. I\'m so glad to hear you are enjoying it. Thanks for letting me know. It makes my day. :)
Hmm, interesting! Like Polaris, I think it could use a little bit more detail, and there were couple grammar errors, such as run-on sentences. (And you used 'breath' instead of 'breathe.' Ack!) But it's a really good start! I'm quite intrigued and curious. And hey, I know that first chapters are supposed to be the set-up. *wink* I did quite like how you stuck the Gryffindors in there, and you have a really nice writing style. Well, I shall definitely keep my eye on this story in the future. Cheers!
OH my gosh, you're like my best friend for writing this. *wink* Ha, everyone said Remus/Tonks shippers were wrong, but we knew the truth! *cough* Anyway, I also liked the way you made Tonks's hair the color of Remus's hair, and how it turned back to pink in the end. That was so cute! I also liked the way you incorporated the officially canon stuff into the story -- sometimes that can be a drag, but you explained why the characters said what they did in the book. And, of course, this 'ship always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. All in all....a 10 is in order, I do believe. P.S. In case you're looking for more stories like this, I'm going to be putting one up soon called Missing Scenes. No need to review, just thought you'd enjoy it when the time comes.
*would snog this story senseless if possible* Ahh, I'm such a sucker for Remus/Tonks fics. I have to give them all tens. *wink* This one truly deserves it, though! Poor Remus, but I can see him going suicidal, but totally Tonks saving him. And that excerpt in the summary! Wow, that was absolutely incredible, so beautiful. Good idea holding this in the Shrieking Shack, stroke of genius, I'd say. Correction to make though: it was McGonagall, not Molly, who said that Dumbledore would be happy with love in the world. Hmm, I also can't see Remus with whiskers. *suddenly pictures Remus as a cat* But at any rate...this thing is bomb, in a good way. (Great kiss in there; oh, how I adore R/T snoggage.) Keep fics like this coming, they make the world a little shinier. :)
Author's Response: Thanks very much! And for pointing out that error as well; I only wish I'd caught that!
Consider this story officially snogged XD
~ The Mav ~
Author's Response: I believe I\'ll also have to take your suggestion and write more ;)
*big teary eyes* Dagnabbit, that's so perfectly him! Excellent descriptive use, his pain and suffering come through very clearly in this, and it definitely fits the story. W00t!
Author's Response: Wow! That means a lot to me, I'm glad you think I stayed with Remus' personality, I was scared I wouldn't. Thank you!
*swoons* Be still my heart! I liked it a lot, especially your portrayal of Tonks. I loved when she curled up with the blanket, and how you indirectly hinted at her clumsiness and general character. I'm not sure about how you did Remus, though, I can't see him getting annoyed or impatient with anyone. It also took me awhile to figure out whether he did love her or not, lol. Are we ever going to find out why Tonks was so upset? That bothered me. *sad* But all in all, very nice. A 9, a 9!
Author's Response: Thank you very much. ^^
As for Remus, even though he might not outwardly show his annoyance and anger, he obviously has it. It's a human trait, that he's just better than most at holding inside. I wanted to address that. As for his love for Tonks, it was supposed to be confusing to the reader, because it's confusing to him. Remember, this is way back in OotP. He's still trying to deny feelings for her... At this point, all the things he says in HBP aren't even on his mind, because he doesn't see a relationship between them as an actual possibility yet.
Don't worry, you'll find out about Tonks's little problem. ^^
Hmmm. Very nice! Beautifully written, I must say. I especially like the line: "The young Auror’s kindness, compassion, humor, and overwhelming clumsiness had squirmed its way into his heart, curled up by the fireplace, and fallen asleep on the hearthrug." You have an excellent writing style/diction. I'm just wary of a) the AU, and b) I was afraid that Remus is leaning a little on OOC. I've never been able to picture Remus out drinking. Or chasing Tonks. The kiss was a wee bit strange as well. But those are VERY small nitpicks, and if I could give you a 9.5, I would, but I went with a 9 because GADZOOKS! Your summary! It mentions who dies in Book 6! *cries* Granted, anyone who hasn't read HBP yet ought to be exiled to a faraway country, but still. It was a bit of a shock. Eek. And also the thought of Remus getting drunk. Don't like that. Not up my alley. *cries* I sound atrociously dire in this review, but I really REALLY like this story, and I'm going to keep track of it and probably haunt you until this story's end. Keep writing, I'm anxious to see more!
It's New Year's Eve, late at night, and most of the world is out and about, except for two people. One person is lost emotionally, perhaps beyond all mortal repair, and another one is up, unable to sleep, just sitting. What happens when the two meet?
Great. Now I'm afraid to submit my responses. :P Yours is too good; mine are going to be put to shame. Fortunately, I wasn't planning on responding to this challenge. Well, what to say about your story...frankly, SomberBallad covered it all! *bows to SB* It was nice to see an in-character Remus for once, although Harry, I felt, as verging on a little too...I don't know. Sad doesn't seem to fit, but I always see Harry as getting angrier and bitter when he's depressed. It also took me awhile to understand the "safe house" thing, but then, I might just be slow. Otherwise, nothing negative I can say about this fic! It was extremely well done and, again, makes me wish that I was a better writer. Ah, well. The bad ones make the good ones like you shine all the more, eh? *wink*
*Nominated for a Quicksilver Quill for Best Romance- Canon.*
What a refreshing new look on the Remus/Tonks relationship! Part of me, the nasty critiquing side, is thinking "Remus - a little OOC - eek." The larger girly part of me is thinking "OMG HE IS SEX." I was nearly swooning at some point. Tonks is remarkably well in-character, even though I wish there'd be some cute clumsiness and all. Still, no worries. Question, however: can you explain the minor characters to me? I'm getting so confused with Lisa and Cami and who goes where and who's part of the Underground and stuff...it would be muchly appreciated, and I'm sure I'd understand some parts of the story better. This storyline is incredible, to the point where I glare at my own stories and wonder why they can't be that imaginative. Props and kudos and all that jazz! Beautiful imagery (love how Remus sniffs everything out, and the blood and steak thing, fantastic!), beautiful diction – it's so smolderingly, inexplicably hot. I've only read a couple other stories besides yours that are swoon-worthy. Despite a couple nitpicks, I can do nothing else but give it a 10. EXCELLENT job, I look forward to future updates – and did I sniff out the scent of a series?
Author's Response: What a lovely nose you have....the better to "sniff out the scent of a series", my dear! :D Yes, I'd love to do a series through the books. I'm writing chapter 4 of the sequel now. (a mystery to solve with Remus and Snuffles) Thanks so much for the encouragement. Is it the first day of Christmas? I feel like I got at least five gold rings and a partridge in a pear tree. I'm one of the ladies dancing, a happy dance over such a brilliant review! ^_^
Um, my review was definitely supposed to be for Chapter 7. Disregard the misplacement. What the heck, have another 10. ^_^
Author's Response: Wow, what's this? An early Christmas present? Yay! :D
HmmMMMmmm! I must say, I disagree with you on, oh, just about everything, lol. Doesn't stop me from enjoying the story! She's a little OOC, but I can see Tonks doing something like that, dressing up all trampy to be a detective-ish person. And Remus! You kept him in character! Sacre bleu! *faints* Congrats. Good stuff right there. I like the way the story is going, it's a very new way of looking at it. Nice and refreshing, I'd say. I'll admit, I panicked when I thought Remus a) had a wife and b) was cheating on her. You saved my immortal soul, though. The snog was a little...ehh. I won't say I didn't like it! And I won't say I don't think Tonks would do it. Can't see Remus going along with it, though. Still, good job anyway! I give this a poky little 10.
Author's Response: First chapters are wicked hard to write, lol, and if I've got you interested enough to read on, I hope you'll get into my story of what might have happened and see that she's not a hard nosed, kick arse detective, she's a quirky Auror with a side job who met the right guy at the wrong time. As for Remus, he may be a quiet gentleman, but to misquote Austin Powers, "He's a man, baby!"
Oh, I do think you should keep writing. There's no cause not to, this story is starting off quite well. However, might I suggest you find a beta? (In case you don't know, that's someone who proofreads your story.) There are quite a few grammar errors, particularly concerning commas, some odd sentence structuring, and a couple cliches and spelling errors. However, this is a decent set-up for what could potentially come in your story. I thought you characterized Tonks well, but not *quite* as well with Remus. My biggest issue, as it is with most fanfics, is that I can't see a 37-year-old man thinking to himself all excitedly, "You're hugging her! Ahh!" That makes him sound like a teenager. Mind you, I know this review probably sounds really harsh, but a) I'm picky, and b) most first chapters are the worst part. I'm definitely going to keep reading, however, because it's a nice start, so do keep writing! ^_^
Author's Response: hey thanx for the suggestions cuz they really are helpful:) yea i was thinking of changing some stuff so thanx for the review:)
Author's Response: oh and i love your stories:D
If this one doesn't win, I'll seriously doubt the mods' capacities to judge a contest. This is hysterical! I love the parenthetical comments, how they change with each stanza so that there's more variety -- more FUNNY variety. Props for this; have a ten and a cuppa holiday cheer.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I had the best time thinking up Harry's comments. I only used part of what I came up with, if enough people like it maybe I'll have to make a new version each year....
Nominated for a Quicksilver Quill for Best Romance-Non Canon 2007, 2008, and 2009. In 2010 mods changed the rules (they got tired of the same fics being nominated ^_~) so no more QQ hopes, but that's okay. No proof is needed that Draco/Ginny = love.
* Written before the HBP, this tale presents an alternate sixth year in which Dumbledore lives, Draco is more than a foil to Harry, and Blaise Zabini is a girl. I hope readers who ship Draco/Ginny will enjoy the story which includes dancing with faeries, Celtic and Norse mythology, school holidays in London and Spain, and loads of fantasy and romance. "Is this a kissing book?" (to quote the Princess Bride) Yes, it is. *
(Warnings were added for safety, due to brief allusions in later chapters, not graphic content.)
Fantastic, as I might have suspected. I snorted in a most undignified manner at all the students' names. Will Professor Lorelei become more prominent? I liked her so far, and it would be interesting to have a Snape romance there. I love the way you incorporated Luna's feelings for Harry in there in a characteristically Luna-like manner. I'd have to say my favorite lines were: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."
"Dobby is methinking so too," the house elf agreed. I'm not too sure about how I felt about your Dobby, but I'm just not a huge fan of Dobby. Anyhoodle, keep up the great work, I'll be looking for more.
Author's Response: There's definitely a Snape romance within the story (I love Slytherin anti-heros), but I tried hard to let the secondary characters add to and not detract from the main D/G storyline and the 'matchmakers' own romances. Dobby is an acquired taste, like Filch, heh. Does he creep you out because he does all but worship Harry? Not much difference between him and Kreacher, really, just attitude! :D