04/06/06
I know what you're thinking. You're probably thinking, What kind of username is x_lily_evans_x? And I agree whole-heartedly with you. x_lily_evans_x is a username that I'd chosen at the tender age of thirteen and five-sixths, and while most people at that age were capable of thinking wise beyond their years, I was, very unfortunately, not one of their number. And then now, two years on, when I'm capable of a higher level of thinking, I've wanted to change my penname loads of times, but it's just not allowed here. And because I have quite a number of stories up, I just simply cannot be bothered to sign up for a new account. So I'm stuck with that lousy penname. The end.
I'd like to thank all my former beta readers, and Joanna (lucilla_pauie) for beta'ing Intertwining Fates. I'd also like to thank my homies, Eliezer, who read through my excerpt bunnies and give me great suggestions for my romance fics, and Cherie, who came up with the brilliant title Turning Tables.Thanks go to Quan Yue, who tirelessly read through and edited my fic. Thanks, you guys! :D
Well, you-who-are-reading-this-page, I hope you'll take some time to browse through my fics, especially the more recent ones. Enjoy!
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The Letter by Cassandras Cross
Rated: 6th-7th Years •
Summary: DH SPOILERS! Harry is so consumed with his career as an Auror that he loses touch with Ginny and their children until a letter arrives to help him remember what really matters. But is something sinister waiting out there to take it all away? An escape from Azkaban, the first in twenty years, stirs up Harry's worst fears from the past as those he loves are threatened.
Romance, mystery, and drama combine to make this a story you won't soon forget! Set one year before DH epilogue. Completely canon compliant. All reviews receive responses.
THE EPILOGUE IS UP! I don't know whether to laugh or cry as this story comes to an end, and Harry finally figures out where it's really at. (Thanks again to the amazing mods for your rapid-fire response!)
Date: 11/09/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
It was simpler somehow with Lily, who was alternately sweet and silly, kittenish and clever, dreamy and profoundly wise.
Oh, that's an extremely good way to put this. Though "extremely good" is quite the understatement. I'm absolutely in love with this fic already, and I've only read till the second chapter!
Harry’s head began to spin with nightmarish visions of his precious, only daughter in the clutches of some specky, scrawny git with nineteen hands, and Merlin only knew what kind of thoughts racing through his ferrety little mind. I’ll kill him, Harry thought. I’ll skin him alive! I’ll hang him upside down by his toenails and then I’ll. . .
Loved this part. It's hilarious; Harry sounds rather like Ron! Okay, I'm off to read the next chapter. Brilliant job!
Author's Response: Harry\'s thoughts about Lily echo virtually every father of daughters I\'ve ever known. They suddenly begin to remember what THEY were like as teenaged boys and it absoluty terrifies them. I\'m really glad you\'re enjoying the story. Thanks so much for your detailed and very thoughtful review.
Date: 11/09/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
“Yeah? Well, you’ve got a tiny, little . . .”
I can just imagine what comes after that! I think you've captured the relationship of Albus and James brilliantly. And I think that Harry explaining to James about what makes someone a hero really deep and meaningful. Gosh, you're a truly brilliant writer. I'm on to read the next chapter!
Author's Response: I think Ginny had a pretty good idea what would come next too, which is why she shouted, \"Enough!\" Thanks so much for your kind words. I\'d be interested in knowing your thoughts on future chapters as well.
As Long As They Laughed by Ravencorgi
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: They say that laughter is the best medicine...
A little oneshot about rings, eggs, and moving on.
It's been in the works for a few months now, I only just got around to submitting it.
Date: 10/28/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Wow... I very nearly cried when Fred appeared. I don't really have any adjectives as to how to describe this story, but I liked it a lot. I think it's quite realistic. Well done.
Author's Response: Aww, thank you...such great reviews!
Long-Distance Extendable Ears by Schmerg_The_Impaler
Rated: 3rd-5th Years • Summary: Fred is dead.
But that's just the beginning! Because one of George's ears is up in heaven, and the other is down on earth...
Oh, the possibilities!
Written for the Next Great Adventure challenge on the MNFF beta boards. I am Schmerg_The_Impaler of Hufflepuff House.
Twice nominated for Best Post-Hogwarts Story in the 2008 Quicksilver Quills Awards!
Date: 11/01/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter One and Only
Loved this. I think Fred and George were kept in character. And I heart Fred's last line. It's so witty. One of the best post-Fred's-death fic I've ever read. Well done, you (:
Author's Response: Thank you! I was hoping that Fred and George were in-character because, as fun as they are, we never really saw their full character in canon, and I didn\'t know how Fred would express jealousy, or how George would act as an adult. I\'m so glad you liked it!
Worth a Thousand Words by starscribe
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: The hunt for Sirius Black is not going well. Two years after his mysterious escape from Hogwarts, Kingsley Shacklebolt is no closer to finding the infamous murderer, and to top it all, rumors of Voldemort's return are seeping through the Ministry. So when Mad-Eye Moody offers him a chance to join the Order of the Phoenix, Kingsley is more than glad to accept...until he meets someone unexpected at headquarters.
Date: 11/14/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: What Was Missing
I like this story! It's an original little fic, and I liked how you made Kingsley blast Sirius off his feet when he first saw the latter. And I thought everyone was in-character too. I especially liked that Tonks helped Lupin with making dinner. Hee :D Thanks for writing this! (:
The Prince's Unshared Tale: Uncut by lucilla_pauie
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Not all scenes Jo writes make it to the final copy. Here, I reveal a snipped snippet of a Prince’s memory, of a kiss and a scarf and another facet of the firm goodness of a friend not forgotten.
Date: 11/08/07 Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and his golden princess
Hey, Joanna! I loved the way you characterised Severus, he grouses about Petunia but then he goes "don't mind me" so as not to hurt Lily's feelings again. And I think it was pretty cute of Severus to hide his wide grin with a scowl. Haha you actually made me kind of like Severus Snape in this fic. And that's saying something. :D
Author's Response: Hi Mavis! Ahaha, really. I still haven\'t stopped hitting myself for ever hating him... He was really bad, though. But he has these tender moments, too. He was just so stupid not choosing Lily over those... cast Silencio on me now... *mouths \'Thank you!\'*
Dear Man-Journal... by wewillmissyou
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Dear Diary….
No, only girls keep diaries. Sirius and James would murder me if they found out.
Journal?
Nah, that's rubbish, too.
Man-diary?
Don't be such a pansy, Peter. Man-diary? You must want to be mocked out of this century.
Man-journal, then?
Well, that's not so bad. It could be a temporary title, anyway.
Peter Pettigrew's mother wants him to let out his feelings in a "diary". Here is the first (and last) entry of his man-journal.
Many thanks goes to ix3thehpseries and Mistletoe for being faboulous and helpful betas!
Date: 11/14/07 Title: Chapter 1: December 4
Hey Alexandra! :D Anyway, I think it's fresh how you look at things from Peter's point of view. Very, very few people do that because they loathe him and think he's just so... ratty. Also, with this first-person point of view, you can fully use it to your advantage for getting into Peter Pettigrew's head and show everyone that he's not just a pants-wetting, adoring, traitorious fool. And I think it's reasonable for him to be envious, even jealous of his friends. Loved the last paragraph. It's hilarious. :D
Author's Response: Thank you so much!!! I think Peter is more complex than a pants-wetting, adoring, traitorious fool too. :) But not by much. Thank you for the great review!
Chasing Angelina by Kerichi
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary:
As a Chaser for the Harpies, Angelina Johnson is used to chasing goals, but when the team is sold and Blaise Zabini takes over management, she feels more like a Quaffle...and one that might not mind being handled.
Date: 02/03/08 Title: Chapter 2: Angelina
Wow! I very rarely ever read Other Pairings, but this Blaise/Angelina fic caught my eye and I decided to try it. I'm glad I did. It's quite refreshing from all the other romance stories up on Mugglenet. I can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thank you for giving the pairing a try! It\'s rare, but in this dimension of the Potterverse, at least, it works!
Modest soul that I am, I think all my stories are refreshing, ^_~, so if you get the time to read, I have a lot to choose from!
Learning To Live by MarauderWannabe
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Learning to live, just might cost them their lives.
Lily Evans needs to learn how to really live. Not her imitation of living. Real living doesn't involve homework, school, following the rules, or playing it safe. Real living is taking risks, breaking the rules, being spontaneous, and going to fast. And there is one person that is going to show her how. One summer and James Potter later and Miss Lily Evans might not recognise herself. Too bad, all good things must come to an end.....
"Lily, we're friends. I would never betray any of my friends. Plus, you honestly think I would let old Moldy-shorts get to me?" he joked.
Date: 11/15/07 Title: Chapter 1: "What? For Your Little Cult?"
Oooh, what happened between Bellatrix Lestrange and Lily Evans? I can't wait to find out. I loved how you did the five more minutes, four more minutes thing at the start, it really shows her annoyance in a more... interesting manner. Well done for the first chapter, I'll be looking for more!
Through Winter's Dusty Memories by rita_skeeter
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: The next time you see me, I'll turn away.
Two people meet unxepectedly one night, and find warmth where they never knew they would. They are only almost strangers, after all.
Date: 11/18/07 Title: Chapter 1: Almost Strangers
I think this fanfic was very well written, but I don't like this pairing. No offense, but I very, very much prefer the wonderful pairing of James and Lily. Oh well, thank goodness James wasn't thinking straight when he kissed Petunia, because I will never, never forgive him for cheating on Lily with her sister. I felt sorry for Petunia and her... well, unexciting love story. And I don't usually sympathise with her. Good story, though a little sad and depressing. (:
Author's Response: Thank you for your review! Yes, I\'m not sure I like James/Petunia as a couple, but it was an interesting challenge that I was given, and I love writing pairings that seem almost impossible. It\'s great to be able to explore that part of their personalities. I\'m glad you felt for Petunia! Thanks again.
Pause by Nymphea
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: The summer night before her wedding, Lily sits under a tree with James. A relaxing, happy one-shot about love and happiness.
... heaven forbid I ever forget how I love these things, how I love the intertwining of our hands and the way time has paused while we rest here before our lives take off and we stand to meet the world together.
Date: 12/29/07 Title: Chapter 1: Pause
This is an amazing piece of writing. I like the way you wrote everything in such great detail. I also like the way you wrote Lily's feelings and thoughts. And the way you write the scenery and everything... I could just imagine it, and James and Lily, sitting under that tree in that serenity. All in all, I love it!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review--it means a lot to me, especially since I have great respect for your work (7 Ways to Win Her Heart is my favorite). I\'m glad you could imagine it; that\'s what I was going for--and you picked the word serenity, which is great, because that\'s exactly the feeling I want readers to come away with.
Safety by KASK
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: During the first war, people married young, married because they were afraid, married for protection. But love grows, well, it did for Lily Evans.
Date: 01/13/08 Title: Chapter 1: Safety
I loved this! At first I was quite sad when you wrote that Lily didn't like James, because it's quite sad to get married to someone who you don't think is your knight in shining armour. But I'm glad in the end she comes to love him and see him as her soulmate. It just goes to show that love can blossom anywhere.
Author's Response: :] Thank you! I was hoping to show that!
Ski-reaming at the Top of her Lungs by LilyGinnyWrites92
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: What do you get when you have a slightly clumsy Lily, a mischievous Sirius, a peeved and tired Ginny, an annoying Hermione and an unwilling to intervene Harry? The Potter family ski vacation, of course!
Date: 04/18/08 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
This fic is quite funny, but I think Ginny shouldn't be that irritated all the time. She seems to be in a really bad temper every minute! :O But other than that, I loved how you characterised Harry's three children. I especially loved Sirius. :D Keep up the good work!
Luna's Truth or Dare by Hutchinson
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: What happens when Luna challenges her friends to a game of Truth or Dare?
Date: 05/29/08 Title: Chapter 8: Soaps and Suds
Hi! I love this fic, it's so quirky and funny, and the characters all have such good fun it's enjoyable for us readers, too. I love the stuff you make Ron say, like:
“I think she loves you, mate,” Ron said solemnly, trying to hide his laughter. “How can you kiss your girlfriend if your face goes right through her?”
Made me laugh. :D Just one tiny thing, though, Luna's not in Harry's year, but I suppose you tweaked that a little to make the story work better. I look forward to you updating! :D
-Mavis
Author's Response: I love getting notes where you tell me what your favourite parts or lines were... it improves my writing! About Luna not being in Harry\'s year, you\'re right... good catch! I lumped them all together for the sake of keeping them all round each other. It gives more opportunities for mischief! Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for reading!
The Muggle Muggle Studies Teacher by TheSmirkingDragon
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: After being hooked up with a job teaching at Hogwarts by her little sister, Muggle Chastity Fagman is the first Muggle Muggle Studies teacher Hogwarts has ever seen. But after the Headmaster slips about her strictly non-magical status, all of her students know that she can't do anything magical. What will happen in her first class?
This story contains some language not suitable for younger readers and crude humor. Maybe.
Date: 03/26/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I loved the way you mixed up all of their names! Longbottom to Widebuttocks, Zabini to Zucchini... hilarious! I loved this story. I've never thought that perhaps a Muggle would be offered a job at Hogwarts, but it is a plausible idea, that is, if the Headmaster hadn't revealed the fact that the teacher is a Muggle. (facepalm) That was a highly stupid thing to do if he'd wanted peace in his school. I felt so sorry for her when she was being tortured by the students! It was so mean. But at least she hadn't wanted to work at Hogwarts for ever or something. Anyway, there's a typo in the list of what to do-- your number 3 was typed as a #. Your fanfic works in the humor category- and not because your characters are OOC!
Author's Response: God, I was hoping my characters were somewhat IC! I\'m so glad you loved this. It\'s really good to hear that from so many people. I fixed up that typo, and I\'m glad the idea seemed possible. And can you imagine a class of students coming up at you? I can. I based that off a fear I had one day when I was asked by my orchestra teacher to fill in for her with younger students. . . . But that tale\'s for another time. And I\'m glad the names thing was funny - I was afraid it would come off flat. Thanks!
A Different Kind of Love by Nymphea
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: James gives Lily a letter on the last day of sixth year:
I’m going to be perfectly honest with you—I’m not that good with feelings. I usually just ask Remus; he’s pretty good with that sort of thing. But I can’t ask Remus to write this letter for me, so you’re just going to have to bear with me while I set the record straight before the school year ends and I forget how to describe my feelings about things between us. [2000 reads! thanks guys!]
Date: 04/25/08 Title: Chapter 1: A Different Kind of Love
I loved how you had him repeat this line: I’m just really not that good with feelings. It sort of shows that he's really nervous and sort of seeking for approval from Lily. I won't say so much about anything else, just that James is really sweet and this letter is very believable.
Author's Response: Believability was important to me here, so I'm glad it was...I'm so happy you liked it and thanks for reviewing!
"I Want To Go Home." by coolh5000
Rated: 1st-2nd Years • Summary: “But I want to go home,” whispered the girl. “I don’t want to fight anymore”
DH p558
Not everyone who fought in the Battle of Hogwarts wanted to be there, and not everyone survived. This is the story of one of those people.
Date: 04/25/08 Title: Chapter 1: "I Want To Go Home."
She was only twelve! When I read the DH, in the part where the girl was left behind, I totally didn't notice about the fact that she was so young. And she died! I wish the war wasn't fought. So many people died. But this was really well written. Thank you for writing this.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review. Though the book didn\'t specify how old she actually was, I definitely pictured as quite young. I agree that it was sad that people had to die.\r\nAlso thanks for thanking me for writing this - that\'s so nice of you!\r\n
Alexandra Quick and the Thorn Circle by Inverarity
Rated: 1st-2nd Years • Summary:
Winner of the 2008 Quick Silver Quills Award for Best General Story.
The first book in the Alexandra Quick series.
The war against Voldemort never reached America, but all is not well there. When 11-year-old Alexandra Quick learns she is a witch, she is plunged into a world of prejudices, intrigue, and danger. Who wants Alexandra dead, and why?
This story is canon-compliant with the Harry Potter universe, but the characters and settings are all original. I've put a lot of work into envisioning a world as detailed as the original series; I hope you enjoy it.
Date: 06/02/08 Title: Chapter 6: The Short Bus
Hello, I'm halfway through this story, or halfway through the chapters it has so far. It's been very interesting reading about American wizarding culture, and I think the name of the school is very witty-- Charmbridge is a lot like Cambridge. Everything's all very creative, I think you've succeeded in creating a new world of magic loosely connected to the Wizarding world in Britain. Alexandra is a very likeable character, and you just want to keep on reading to find out what happens because it's a completely different world. This is one of the most creative stories I've read here, and I'll read the rest tomorrow.
-Mavis
Hunting by Rhi for HP
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary:
The final battle is over and Voldemort is cold in his grave, but one who should have been brought to justice still remains at large. Harry is sure he wants the death of Severus Snape…but maybe what he wants is the truth. (AU)
Date: 05/29/08 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue: The Doe
Hello Rhi! I have no idea where this leads to, but I know it's going to be interesting. Also, I'd like to see how this ties in with the rest of the story, so I'm definitely going to keep tabs on this fic. :D
-Mavis
Author's Response: *blows kiss* Thanks dahling!
The Torn Photograph by mudbloodproud
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: “We all know that all of the Time Turners were smashed during the battle with the Death Eaters at the Ministry of Magic.
However, I, being the clever little witch I am, invented a time machine.
Have you ever wondered, what was the story behind the torn photograph Harry Potter found at Grimmauld Place?
I have.
So, let’s take a trip together. Back to 1981. July 31, 1981 to be exact.
Buckle your seatbelts and hold on, this may be a bumpy ride.”
Date: 06/03/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Aww, this is so cute. I love how they interact with each other, it's very natural and they're like a family. It's a lovely story, and I enjoyed reading it. (:
-Mavis
Author's Response: Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed it. I always thought they were the perfect family until Voldemort tore them apart. Terri