02/20/06
I have been writing original fiction for several years. I seem to be particularly talented at starting novels and then not finishing them. Despite that, at this point I have four finished novels, several poems, and a few shorter stories.
I entered the world of fan fiction due to a post-HBP speculation I had about Regulus Black, Severus Snape, and the potion in the cave, which led to the one-shot story The Secret Papers of Regulus Black.
That story has inspired a sequel (still in progress) and two prequels, Damage Control and Loyaulte me lie.
As for challenges, I am occasionally inspired. The Prodigal Son is my response to the June 2007 One Shot Challenge, and features Percy seeking to reconcile with his family.
I also participated in the Summer 2006 Gauntlet challenge, with The Labyrinth of Lost Souls. Part of that story involved a riddle, which sparked my other posted one shot, The Logic Problem.
Both The Labyrinth of Lost Souls and The Prodigal Son won second place in their respective challenges.
I'm currently working on a long, self-indulgent work that's based on another fan fiction (and thus, will never be available for public viewing), the sequel to The Secret Papers of Regulus Black, and two Year 7/Post-Hogwarts stories that are very different from each other.
Due to my tendency to abandon works, I have decided not to upload any chapters of a given story until the entire story is complete.
The Papers Series (in chronological order based on plot):
The Secret Papers of Regulus Black - what started it all.
Damage Control
Loyaulte me lie (secretly my favorite) - second prequel (i.e. it happens after the events in Damage Control)
Stories not part of the Papers Series:
Labyrinth of Lost Souls - my second favorite.
The Prodigal Son
The Logic Problem
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Come Hell or High Water by Slian Martreb
Rated: Professors •Summary: The Final Battle is one year past and on the eve of the one year anniversary there is much to be noted. The sacrifices made, the lives lost, the futures changed. And there, if you look, two lives, so intertwined, so connected for so long that are about to collide.
Please note: All warnings do not apply to all chapters, but I would hate to get someone involved and then turned away. This is a Dark Work. You have been warned.
Date: 05/12/06 Title: Chapter 2: Nature's Purpose
Ooh! This is definitely progressing well. I really like the love spell!
By the way, I feel like an idiot now... I started reading the last chapter and thought, "Haven't I read this already?" Go me and my recognition of titles...
Author's Response: Hee. Glad you read this twice, then.
Date: 05/12/06 Title: Chapter 3: Nature's Mission
Ooh. I really like the Legilimency scene. As for favorite lines, I have no idea if it's too late, since I see that chapter 4 is still up... but since I haven't seen an answer, I'm going to guess:
“On the contrary,” he retorted. “There are simply too many words at the moment.”
(and I have hopefully not made a fool of myself).
By the way, I look forward to the darkness...
Author's Response: The answer was posted a bit lower down. Favorite line was the bit about Hermione saying she could excpet such a thing from Ron, not him. And Snape goes \'You\'d compare me to...him?\" and Hermione thinks \"...inwardly I relaxed. There were far worse things he could have called Ron than a prononun.\"
Don\'t we all? *gigglesnerk*
Date: 05/12/06 Title: Chapter 4: Nature's Course
Oh...my... This is.... wow.
And you are evil.
Author's Response: Thank you! Just what I\'ve always wanted to hear! Lol. Cheers darling
Date: 05/25/06 Title: Chapter 7: Nature's Pain
Wow.
Author's Response: Good wow or bad wow or weird wow or dude, you have issues wow or all of the above wow?
Date: 06/30/06 Title: Chapter 10: Nature's Cure
Lovely. Simply lovely.
Author's Response: Thank you.
Date: 04/21/06 Title: Chapter 1: Nature's Beginning
I read this first chapter without knowing that you'd finished it, thus breaking my own rule of not reading incomplete things. Luckily, I have now discovered it is complete, so I didn't break my rule after all. Good to know.
Anyway, I really like the opening you have here. I could really see Hermione on a mission, and Snape's choice of location fits him extremely well. Good job!
Author's Response: Ah. Well, there you go then. Aren\'t you glad now? :P
I\'m glad you enjoyed it. The fic was murder to write; it\'s honestly never taken me so long from start to finish on a fic before and that\'s why I don\'t start posting before it\'s complete. I mean, I started this in November and finished in March (so, yeah, murder.) I would have hated to keep readers/reviewers waiting that long. This way, as fast as they go into Q is as fast as they get put up. I mean, ideally, the whole thing could be up in a month or two with steady updates as opposed to five sporadic ones.
Hee. I love that Snape put himself there. That\'s where I try to stand when I go to weddings and have no interest in talking to anyone...
Date: 05/21/06 Title: Chapter 6: Nature's Magic
Excellent "potion"! I must say, valerian doesn't always work on me, even when combined with other herbs, but it does sometimes.
And bunnies? Of course. Plot bunnies, right? Except that he's not creating stories, he's creating spells and potions. To be honest, I'm not quite sure what I think of that, but the nod to Monty Python was nice.
Author's Response: Valerian root could be the most foul smelling stuff on the face of the earth. SO nasty.
Yep. Plot bunnies. Potion bunnies. I thought that would be appreciated. And what Severus fic would be complete without SOME mention of MP?
Date: 05/30/06 Title: Chapter 7: Nature's Pain
Drat. I really am bad at reviewing, aren't I? Anyway, definitely *good* wow. As in, when I read it, I couldn't put my feelings into words, because it was so amazing. I still can't, because all of this sounds really trite and stupid. Just... wow.
Author's Response: Yay! Thank you! (And you\'re perfectly fine at reviewing, darling. :P)
Date: 05/30/06 Title: Chapter 8: Nature's Mercy
Nice. I really love his conflicted thoughts - they're very well done. And I think the tone of his thoughts is very realistic.
Author's Response: Oh, good! Thanks!
Date: 05/20/06 Title: Chapter 5: Nature's Warning
Very nice. I suddenly want tea and cuddling... not that I have anyone to cuddle with at the moment, but it's a very nice gentle finish to the turbulent start of this chapter.
I really like the way the emotions all turn about, too. And I'm trying hard to get better at reviewing, but alas... it's not my forte.
Good job!
Author's Response: Don\'t we all want tea and cuddling, though? And no faulting on the reviewing; I don\'t do much of the stuff myself. *grin* Thanks!
Staring at The Wall by ProfPosky
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: A Gryffindor entry for the Spring Challenge, challenge number one. How did Hagrid survive his time in Azkaban during CoS? Read and find out!
Date: 05/02/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I really enjoyed this story! I wish I had more useful things to add, here, but to be honest, I'm not very good at reviewing... Anyway, I liked it - it showed a side of Hagrid that isn't usually apparent.
Author's Response: Thanks for just letting me know you enjoyed the story - that alone is useful! Besides, it is always nice to know people have read it...
Euthanasia by evanescence17
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: It seemed that the young schoolboy with striking blonde hair had aged over thirty years in just a few hours. His silver hair was beyond recognition. It had turned into a strange murky brown, maybe due to the grime and blood. Who am I? This is not me. I've become a ghost with no hope of life. Merlin! Why couldn't things be the way they were before...
This is my version of what happens after the HBP. Also, this is my first FF, so please R/R!
Date: 05/12/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
This was really powerful. One thing I would suggest: don't write "**flashback**" It takes people out of the story. Instead, give a reason for Draco to remember the event in question.
Author's Response: Thanks Vorona. Its really good to see constructive reviews for my first FF :-D. I\'ll make the changes as suggested by you when I update. Right now I\'m working on my new romantic fic.
Cheerio.
Not Always Perfect by KenTuck
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: This is the story of Fleur Delacour's first year at Beauxbatons. She is eleven years old, and not yet the composed enchantress we see in the tri-wizard tournament. She has to deal with three brothers, and a boy that just won't leave her alone. And that's on the top of all her classes!
Date: 05/12/06 Title: Chapter 1: Blue Wagtail
Ooh, it's up! Sorry it took me so long to find it! Anyway, I love some of the ideas you've had since the last time I read it (giving Maurice a bigger role, for one).
And I agree with Lily_James_luvinSirius: It's very original!
Author's Response: I\'m so glad you found it. I\'m thrilled you like it. Thanks for the review!
Light In The Distance by Cherry and Phoenix Feather
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: It wasn't how things were supposed to be. He wasn't supposed to be alone.
By following the light in the distance, maybe he can make things all right again. Maybe he can bring him back.
Gauntlet Challenge submission by cherryandphoenixfeather of Hufflepuff house. First place.
Date: 07/03/06 Title: Chapter 1: Light In The Distance
Ooh, very, very lovely. Congratulations!
A Difficult Choice by RedheadedWeasley
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: This story is one of a very sensitive nature. Ginny has a pregnancy scare and she and Hermione must figure out how to handle this situation. WARNING: Contains discussion of abortion. If you have a problem with this issue then please do not read this story. I tried my best to keep it non-confrontational, but I would rather not risk the chance of offending anyone. There isn't a sexual situation in this story, but since I do mention sex I added that warning to be safe. Thank you very much.
I also want to say a huge and wonderfully appreciative thank you to ProfPosky for all of the help she gave me on this story. She went through multiple drafts for me and really helped me shape this story into what it wanted to be!!
Date: 07/19/06 Title: Chapter 1: A Difficult Choice
I really like this! It really shows the dilemma and its effect on Hermione. Great job!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! That was really the hardest part. I had to take myself out of it and really try to focus on how Hermione would deal with this issue. Thanks for taking the time to review!
A Different Reality by Gmariam
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Harry has just witnessed the death of Professor Dumbledore, and chases after the murderous Snape before he can escape the grounds. But the former potions master easily captures Harry, and takes him back to Spinner’s End along with Draco Malfoy. What happens to Harry at Spinner’s End? Will Snape cement his allegiance to the Dark Lord and turn Harry over to Voldemort? What happens to Draco Malfoy? Will Voldemort punish him for his failure on the Tower? And what about Severus Snape - will Harry learn the truth about the former Death Eater at last?
This story is now complete, and presents an alternate ending to Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince, in which Harry learns more than he could have ever imagined about Professor Snape and Professor Dumbledore. He must abandon many of his old convictions and come to an understanding of a new and different reality before setting out on his final journey to vanquish Lord Voldemort in Book Seven.
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter Seven: News
Oh man, framing Harry? That's brilliant! I just hope it's *not* Scrimgeour because Harry is usually wrong about the victim when he makes random guesses.
Author's Response: Wow, five more reviews when I got up this morrning - thank you!! That\'s a lot of reading! I don\'t know about brilliant, but it was fun. The whole bit in the Daily Prophet was rather unplanned, but I thought it would make things interesting, not so much within the scope of this story, but for later on. Plus it seems possible that Harry could be dragged into some sort of investigation of what happened that night - and that Scrimgeour might have it in for him. Thanks for much for reading and reviewing - again! ~Gina :)
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter Nine: Spy
*cheers* Even though you told me you put that in this story, I was still delighted to see the Unbreakable Vow = Dark Arts and Snape-heard-the-whole-prophecy theories here!
*bows*
And, at the same time, I'm relieved that you aren't a mirror image of me -- my view of Occlumency is quite different.
Author's Response: Well now I\'m very curious how your views on Occlumency are different! =) I\'m glad you enjoyed my version of this night. I hope we get to find out the real story soon, because I think it really goes to whether Snape is truly loyal to Dumbledore. Thanks for the wonderful review! ~Gina :)
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter Ten: Realization
Ooh! I love this! And it fits really well with another of the Red Hen's theories:
The mirroring of Book 3 in book 6: Pettigrew "died", after Black supposedly betrayed the Potters. But really, Pettigrew was the one who betrayed them. I never really thought that applied, but if you think of it from this angle, it really does look like Dumbledore is the one who did the betraying instead of Snape.
This is wonderfully written, too. I was so caught up in the story that I almost forgot to leave a review, I was so anxious to get to the next chapter.
Author's Response: This was a tough chapter to write, so thank you for your kind comments. I knew what I wanted to do with it, but it was challenging to get Harry and his friends to work out what everything meant, and what it implied about Dumbledore. I loved Ron\'s line, \"He created you.\" It\'s certainly not my own original theory, I may have even read it on Red Hen myself, but I do think that it is extremely possible, and would be an awesome twist to the last book. I think the majority of readers would be stunned. I don\'t know that I see Dumbledore\'s actions as a betrayal so much as the ultimate manipulation - which tragically ended in the death of Harry\'s parents. Think of the guilt he must carry! But then think of what would have happened if Voldemort had never heard the prophecy. Sure, Harry might have lived a happy life with his parents and his godfather - but it might have been under the dictatorship of the Dark Lord. Dumbledore made a very difficult and courageous choice. Thanks so much for all the interesting comments you have left, it is so great to know someone picked up on all the little things I tried to include!! ~Gina :)
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter Eleven: Loss
Hmm... I still don't think he turned out of love. But that's another debate. I do really like the mirroring of the "expecting mothers" and it gives him more reason to hate Harry ;)
Author's Response: I\'m so glad you picked up on the mirroring - and yes, it was *meant* to give Snape more reason to hate Harry. Yay! I\'ll have to pick your brain more on why exactly Snape turned. As I said in my author\'s note, I think there must have been some distinct impetus, something very specific that happened and made him change his allegiance. I think it would have been very traumatic to change his mind so completely, and losing someone you love often does that. JKR did say that Snape had been loved, and its possible he\'s the estranged, bitter man we know today because he lost that love. It would tie in nicely with Dumbledore\'s views on love, and really solidy Dumbledore\'s trust in Snape, I think. But it\'s just a thought - again, I hope we find the real reason in book seven! I\'m glad you are still reading - thanks again for the reviews!!
~Gina :)
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen: Funeral
Beautiful.
Author's Response: Wow - again, I can\'t believe you read it all so quickly! I am so glad you stuck with it, and hope you enjoyed it. It really did cover some of the things we chatted about in your LJ thread and I hope you enjoyed my take on them. And I hope the Pensieve memories weren\'t too cliche. ;) Thank you so much for all your wonderful reviews, they have been great fun to respond to! I really appreciate all your kind words, as this was a big project for me. *turnip hug* Thanks again!! ~Gina :)