05/28/06
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I'll Wait for You - H/G coming soon.
Crossing the Line - sequel to The Fine Line Between Dreams and Reality. I'm not sure when it'll be up, though.
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I finally know why I never ended up posting "I'll Wait for You": there was something missing. And now I know what it is. So look for it really soon, okay? ;D
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Huggle Corner
My dearest Julia, I *huggle* you. We haven't talked in so long. *sniff* I miss you.
My dearest Lizelle, I *huggle* you. We haven't really talked in a while, either. *sniff* I miss you, too!
All my fellow Turnips, I *huggles* you, and I will be back soon. Like, tomorrow. Promise!
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Reject Reality by RandomTwirler
Rated: Professors •Summary: Four years after Hermione has completed her magical training at Hogwarts, she is summoned back and given the opportunity to return as a teacher. After accepting, she is reunited with many of her old schoolmates. Some she is thrilled to encounter, others aren't as welcomed. Especially the only people that ever made Hogwarts a nightmare to endure. What happens when their worlds collide? Do some prejudiced purebloods and cantankerous "dungeon bats" truly change?
Date: 06/30/06 Title: Chapter 3: I Shouldn't Have
I really like this story. I don't usually go for Post-Hogwarts stories, but this is very good. I really would have expected Hermione to be the Charms teacher and Malfoy to teach Potions, but I do like surprises : )
Where We Go from Here by Accio_Brain
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: After Dumbledore's death, Snape and Draco arrive at Spinner's End. What does fate have in store for a murderer and a boy at the end of his rope? One shot.
Date: 07/20/06 Title: Chapter 1: Where We Go from Here
Hi! I finally got around to reading this! It's very good. I really want to know what happens to everyone, but at the same time, I loved the ending. I'm just strange that way, I suppose. Anyway, it's extremely well-written and the characterization is perfect. 10!
Author's Response: Thanks! I\'m glad you liked the ending. Thanks for saying it\'s well written and I\'m glad you thought the characterization was good. : )
Fair Exchanges by fawkes_07
Rated: Professors •Summary: Hermione wants to learn Occlumency, but Snape isn't known for doing favors out of sheer kindness. Both may learn something unexpected before it's all over...
This is a Book Five canon fic, hopefully fun and poignant. Enjoy.
Date: 09/13/06 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: The Potions Master
This is a great story. Such a unique plot! I just wish the queue wouldn't take so long. This story is just so funny and original; I love it!
Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, the Real Chapter 8 never got approved, I had to scrap it (that old Too Graphic problem). That\'s why there were no updates for so long. But hopefully things will get rolling again...
The Ultimate Trust by Celestial Melody
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: "Hazel bored into emerald, igniting the magic fire of love that cannot be explained but is felt only once in a lifetime."
Witness the marriage of two of the most beloved (though little-known) characters in the world of magic.
Date: 09/18/06 Title: Chapter 1: Roses
Hi!
I was looking for a good J/L story and I saw yours and just had to read it. From the first few sentences, I knew it was a wonderful story; and I was right. It just blew me away. The description and imagery was so beautiful, I could picture everything so clearly, as if I was actuall there. I loved how you kept their identities hidden, even if it was fairly obvious who they were. This story is definitely going on my favories!
Author's Response: Hey darlin\'!
Oh, my ... Wow, this review is just ... it just left me speechless. Thank you so much, Christine. *blushes and tries to speak* Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Also, your address of the language elements in my story really speaks volumes to me of your, ah, what\'s the word? Your perceptive nature? Yes, that\'s it. :-)
Thank you for taking the time to review and give me your comments on here. I love talking to you, and thank you so much for the compliments.
~Julia~
P.S. You are right, though, I wanted it to be very obvious to canon enthusiasts that this WAs James and Lily. It felt odd writing a canon-based story. None of my lovely OCs hanging around. Hee!
We're All Mad by Ithinkrabis2people
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Luna ponders her place in the world ...
MUSIC - "We're All Mad", by Natasha Bedingfield from the album "Unwritten." (Seriously, listen to this song and tell me that it isn't perfect for Luna ...)
Song lines are in bold.
Flashbacks are passages in italic.
Date: 11/24/06 Title: Chapter 1: We're All Mad
This is a beautiful story. You wrote Luna absolutely perfectly, and the song does fit her very well. I could definitely see Luna being "friends" with the deer. The flashback was both sweet and sad. I think you are a great writer, and this was a wonderful, touching story.
Signed,
The Order of Ravenclaw House Elves
Author's Response: Thanks, Chrissy! *squees at \"great writer\" comment*
See you in the Common Room!
Open Doors Closed by MidnightJewel by MidnightJewel
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: After the final war takes place, Harry and Hermione decide to return to Hogwarts for their seventh year. Hermione is selected as head girl, along with Draco Malfoy as head boy. What happens when one falls for the other and the only thing keeping them apart is a secret?
Date: 09/18/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: A New Beginning
I really like this story so far. It's a bit cliche-ish, but you've handled it very well. I look forward to reading the next chapter!
Author's Response: I\'m glad that you liked it. Chapter 2 is already up and chapter 3 will also be up very soon.
The Dark Lord's Blog by Schmerg_The_Impaler
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: What does Lord Voldemort do in his spare time? Well, that's an excellent question. Who would have known that the Dark Lord has a blog? (He also has a loyal following of readers, most of whom are Death Eaters and who post their comments.) Voldemort dispenses advice on everything from murder methods to germ protection to Power Rangers to shoes, and gives an account of the life of an evil overlord. But is he posting too much personal information online? And will Harry read it and find out more about the Dark Lord than Voldemort ever intended? Read and see.
WARNING: Extremely OOC behaviour from almost all.
RUNNER-UP in the 2007 Quicksilver Quills Awards for Best Humour fic! Also nominated like 21 times, because apparently my readers are as insane as I am!
Date: 12/04/06 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: I Sold My Soul on eBay
Schmergo! *tear* It's over! Nooooooo! But I loved the ending. *giggles* The story was great; absolutely hilarious.
~Christine, the faithful hidden reader.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Chrissy, and numerous congrats on winning the Gauntlet!
I\'m glad you liked the ending.
An Uplifting Adventure by Gmariam
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: While shopping for Christmas gifts during their final year, Fred and George decide to visit the Muggle shopping centre, and drag new prefects Ron and Hermione along for the ride. After experiencing the fascinating world of Muggle clothing, music, and magazines, they take the lift up to the top level, a ride that leaves the Weasley brothers pale and nervous. When they return to the lift for the journey back down, Fred and George Apparate back to Diagon Alley instead, leaving Ron and Hermione to face the consequences alone when they return to the Leaky Cauldron.
This story was written for the One-Shot Challenge: Muggle Artifacts by Gmariam of Ravenclaw and received Third Place.
Date: 10/19/06 Title: Chapter 1: An Uplifting Adventure
*waves* Hi Gina! *returns some turnipy confetti* I loved how you had their reactions to more than one Muggle object. It made the story way more interesting. And the magazines. *snort* Typical Fred and George. I also liked the little bits of Ron/Hermione romance. This was a great story; good luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: Aww, you\'re so nice! :) Thanks for reading this story, I\'m glad you liked it. It was fun, especially the bits with the magazines. I totally think its typical Fred and George, and I think Mr. Weasley might like them too. ;) I\'m glad you didn\'t find the R/Hr bits out-of-character, since this is set fifth year and they *still* aren\'t technically together! Thanks again for reading the story, I\'m glad you liked it. Good luck yourself - go Ravenclaw!! ~Gina :)
Muggles can't be Witches! by Wand_Waver2006
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Lara Winston is a regular teenager--she's fourteen, loves books, and has her own garden full of plants and flowers. Her sarcastic attitude sometimes gets her in trouble, and her cat is the same way. Her grandparents are very old-fashioned, but that's why she loves them. Then, one night, Harry Potter comes to her bedroom--and her whole world is turned upsidedown.
Date: 11/22/06 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Flying, Lessons, and a Screaming Painting
*huggles* I love this story. I shall add it to my ever-growing list of favorites. (Which I'm surprised I didn't do already.)
A Crookshanks/OC romance would be lovely. I do like kittens... And Spotty sounds very cute.
Anyway, great story, and I can't wait for the next chapter. *Turnip love*
Author's Response: That was an idea from the beginnig--Spotty would have kittens with Crookshanks. She\'s modeled after Sunny teh wondering Wonder, who lives around my house. *returns Turnip love* Thanks for reading, Chris!
Date: 10/26/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Harry Potter...Harry Potter is in my bedroom
*waves at fellow Turnip* Okay, first you try to steal my badge, and now you steal my plot bunny? How rude! *giggles* But really, I did have an idea very similar to this, but I never wrote it. I'm glad you did though, because your version came out much better than mine would have. It sounds like a great story. (Even if some people would consider Lara half a Mary Sue.) I can't wait to read more! *huggles*
Author's Response: Heya, Chris! Hey, I had a good reason for trying tog et taht badge! It\'s...uh...somewhere...XD Anywee, thanks for the review, chappie #2 comin\' soon!
\\Mary Sue? How so?
Prewett'd : Gucky and the Fork Tree by Mind_Over_Matter
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: August 12, 1956
Everything’s running as per usual in the Prewett household, until young Fabian finds something – or, perhaps, someone – who proves to be the instrument of change.
This WON the ‘One-Shot Challenge: Muggle Artifacts’ *Is so proud* I can't believe it!
Name: Mind_Over_Matter
House: Ravenclaw
Artifact: Aerosol Can (insecticide)
Date: 10/28/06 Title: Chapter 1: Muggle Magic
I can definitely see why you won! This was a beautiful story. It had funny parts, it had sad parts, it was just an overall great story. Good job! *huggles fellow Turnip*
Author's Response:
*Titters*
Thank you, and thank you for going to the trouble of reviewing. Turnips for the cup!
The Wizarding Alphabet by Wand_Waver2006
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Passed down for many generations to help little witches and wizards learn their ABC's, as well as us easily confused muggles.
A poem introducing my new series, The Wizarding Alphabet.
Date: 10/30/06 Title: Chapter 1: The Wizarding Alphabet
*giggles* That was great! And I'm glad I could help you with it. *Turnip love*
Author's Response: Thanks, Chris. Be sure to tune in for the next few one-shots, I\'m typing them as we speak.
Draco, The Babysitter by mgle_teacher
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: After a potion goes awry, Draco finds himself as the newly appointed babysitter of one Hermione Granger, age: 4. As if that wasn't humiliating enough, his wand is confiscated by Potter and he is forced to do everything the dreaded Muggle way.
Note to my readers: This story has been on hiatus forever due to a variety of factors. I do hope to finish it some day, but don't hold your breath. Also, this is NOT a Dramione nor will I change it to be one. Lastly, I am in the process of rewriting this story so bear with me.
Date: 11/23/06 Title: Chapter 1: Exploding Cauldrons
Ritta! *huggles* This sounds like a great story. I can't wait for an update. And congrats that it's your first fic! *Turnip love*
Author's Response: *huggles back* thanks for the comment/review Chrissy! Hopefully, it\'ll be fun.
Therefore, x + y = Death by mooncalf
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Logic rules the life of Padma Patil. For every conundrum, there is one solution which is the most reasonable and sensible. Emotion, she regards as a hindrance. But when logic dictates she joins the ranks of the most feared Dark wizard of all time, will she be able to stop her feelings getting in the way?
Date: 12/02/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
*huggles* Congrats on winning the Gauntlet! *turnip love*
~Christine
Author's Response: *is still in shock* Thank you so much!
Author's Response: *smacks head* I forgot to say CONGRATS TO YOU TOO!!! TURNIP POWER!!!
A Snake by Emily_the_Poet
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Rowena Ravenclaw is in for one wild night and she doesn't even know why.
Date: 11/21/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
That was great, Miki! How funny that we both used similar endings... (Love it, by the way. Snakey scar. Spooky. : D)
Anyway, I loved this story. Feel special, as it's the first Gauntlet I've ever read. : P But it was really good. I wasn't sure how a Founder's Era would work for this, but it really turned out great.
*huggles*
~Christine
The Ravenclaw Quibbler by Ravenclaw
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Welcome to the Ravenclaw Quibbler! This delightful digest delves into various magical mysteries and features articles, interviews, and editorials by the members of Ravenclaw House. Volume V explores the amazing theories and conspiracies of book seven which our reporters uncovered exclusively for your reading pleasure. We hope you enjoy our exploration of the wizarding magazine often referred to as 'rubbish' and 'trite.' We find Luna's favorite tabloid a fascinating look into the wizarding world, and wish you happy reading as well!
Date: 12/07/06 Title: Chapter 1: Volume I
*giggles and huggles Turnips* I feel bad that I didn't participate, but you guys all did an amazing job! Any idea when the next issue will be coming out?
Of Coloured Pencils and Plastic Bags by Sirenny
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: So many children had passed through her class in the small Primary School of Little Whinging, and Miss. Morrison liked to think she remembered them all. The shy ones, who hid behind their mothers legs or curled up in their fathers protective arms; the boisterous ones, who ran in small, never ending circles with boundless energy. The smart ones and the ones who struggled, sometimes bravely and sometimes with tears and tantrums. The short ones and the tall ones, the sweet and the mischievous; they were all special to her, in their own way, and they all earned themselves a special place in her memories. All of them, that is, except for one.
Date: 12/14/06 Title: Chapter 1: Of Coloured Pencils and Plastic Bags
This was a beautiful, touching, and heart-wrenching story. Your portrayal of Harry was just as I would expect, and I loved that there was a teacher who actually cared about him. You are a wonderful writer with a true talent.
Author's Response: Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for this wonderful review. I am veyr pleased to know you enjoyed it, and that you too liked knowing there was someone at some point who cared for Harry =)
Professor Needs New Ones--A Christmas Story by Spottedcat
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Professor Snape receives an unexpected Christmas gift.
Date: 12/17/06 Title: Chapter 1: Professor Needs New Ones
*giggles* Hi! *waves* I really liked this story. I agree with the other reviewers that your Dobby was very good and completely believable. Snape in yellow and blue pajamas is quite a funny thought, in case you didn't realize. ;P Again, great story!
Author's Response: Thanks, Chrissy! Yeah, I have to admit I love those PJs, and they\'re so much better with Snape\'s horrified face sticking out of the top!
Black as Snow by Celestial Melody
Rated: Professors •Summary:
Bellatrix and Tom Riddle—two of the most enigmatic characters in Harry Potter—have puzzled writers and readers alike since their equally horrifying introductions. Why did Bellatrix believe she was Lord Voldemort’s most dedicated and favored follower? Why did the Dark Lord indulge a woman he could have squashed like an insignificant bug; why did he allow her to continue in her ‘delusions,’ if, indeed, they were delusions?
I believe that these allowances are not simply coincidences. Why should the most feared dark wizard of all time cater to a pawn? There must have been prior connections between the two to create this bond.
In “Black as Snow,” we glimpse a snippet of Tom Riddle’s life at Hogwarts, his (hypothetical) introduction to Bellatrix, and, afterwards, the special bond the witch and wizard shared … then, and now.
Created for the wonderful rita_skeeter in MNFF’s Ravenclaw Christmas Exchange, 2006.
Date: 01/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Snow-Doused Fire
Julia, dear, you've done it again. The imagery is beautiful, the characterization is perfect... I had to stay up late to read this, because I just couldn't wait until tomorrow. I do hope more chapters are up soon. Another truly wonderful story by the amazing Celestial Melody! ; D
Author's Response: *squees* *hugs*
Thanks, Christine; I swear, I absolutely adore your reviews. =) Thank you so much for yousa compliments on the imagery and characterization. I tried, really, really hard ... Well, no I didn\'t, because first chapters are easy, it\'s the middle chapters that eat my lunch, and my dinner, and my breakfast, brunch, linner *giggles* and everything in between.
Anyway, I\'m so glad you did review, it makes me happy and now I can cleean some more and try to get some sleep. Oh! And PM you back; I\'ve been working madly on a banner and \'tis posted in moi thread. I always get creative inspiration in the middle of the night; does that happen to you? It\'s true, though, studies have proven that people think better at night. *sigh*
Anyway, this is borderline spam on my own story *grins* but I\'ll run along now. Thanks again, dearie!
~Julia~
P.S. More chapters? What are those? Just kidding... There shall be more, soon, I hope... *scared face* What can I say? Those middle chapters are killers.
Rekindled Love by SK witch
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Hermione attends the Charity Masquerade Ball, silently praying that he would finally come - that he wouldn't let her down this time. She hadn't seen him for a year now and she starts wondering why she’s even waiting for him. Why hadn't she moved on? What if he didn't show up this time?
Draco watched her from afar, his cool gray eyes taking in her every movement. It had been far too long since their last encounter. He couldn’t – wouldn’t – keep her waiting any longer.
One-shot fic based on the song 'Far Away' by Nickleback.
Date: 05/19/07 Title: Chapter 1: Rekindled Love
I loved it. It was so sweet and touching, and the characterization was perfect. "Far Away" is one of my all time favorite songs, and I think you really did it justice with this fic. Great work, as always!
Author's Response: Hello, hello! Oh, thank you so so much! My first ever one-shot and i\'ve got all positive feedback *does a silly dance*
\'Far Away\' is absolutely my favourite song! I was listening to it over and over again and I decided I just HAD to write a dramione fic based on it! =D Thanks so much for the review - glad you enjoyed it!