06/03/06
My name's Lucy, I'm 15 years old and from Australia. I picked up my first Harry Potter book around the time GoF came out, and ever since then I've been madly obsessed. Just as a note to any readers, the four stories I currently have posted here are all quite old. I like to think my writing has improved since I wrote those (particularly Imperfections- my first), but please still feel free to review. :) And I'm afraid that, at the moment, it doesn't look like Letters from the Other Side will get completed. Sorry to anyone who was enjoying it.
Aside from reading and writing, I love music. My list of favourite bands is forever changing and updating, but at the moment a few favourites are From First To Last, Nightwish, All-American Rejects, Snow Patrol, AFI, Cute Is What We Aim For, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Hidden In Plain View, Jack Off Jill, In This Moment, Oasis, Senses Fail, and many more.
I'm currently working on a new fic about Bella, my current obsession. It's pretty dark at this stage, and possibly a little violent, so I'm working on toning it down a little. Hopefully it will get submitted sooner or later.
That's all for now. Happy reading!
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Something Like A Broken Heart by Tara Ranae
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: In a world silently falling apart at the seams, two young adults must find their way. Lily Evans loses James Potter and then magically finds him again, only to lose not just him but her very life. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is slowly taking control, and it is at the height of his power that these two are thrown out into the world to fend for themselves. As the wizarding world goes mad with terror and fear, they manage to find each other as well as the love they thought lost. One can only watch as they become unwittingly but fatally intertwined in the story of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's downfall. Follow the story of Lily and James' first encounter with him.
Date: 07/28/06 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue: Everyone and No One
great first chapter, i loved it! very short, but still good. i'm looking forward to seeing how the story turns out. hey, just a question, have you read that story 'something akin to loneliness'? coz this story seems to have many similarities to it. just wondering...well anyway, please update soon!
Date: 07/30/06 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue: Everyone and No One
sorry, i don't mean 'something akin to loneliness' the titles just comfused me... i was thinking of 'if i asked you to' by aoide. but hey...i'll say it again, i loved this fic!
Broken and Scarred by Sly Severus
Rated: Professors •Summary: Bellatrix is longing to remember the past. When she opens a box full of memories; she unleashes something that will destroy her forever.
Date: 07/27/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
that was so sad! it gives a great insight into bella's life and helps explain why she is so twisted in later life. i loved it. 10/10
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it!
Harry Potter and The Process of writing Fan Fiction by Purplemage
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: A hilarious ride inside an author's head as he tries to write the best fic ever written by a fan. Unfortunatley, things don't go as planned and the author must get himself out of a sticky situation before he ruins the joy of writing Fan Fiction forever.
WARNING: Random and Bizarre humor ahead.
Date: 08/01/06 Title: Chapter 1: Harry Potter and The Process of Writing Fan Fiction
haha i loved it! it was a great new take on fanfiction, totally original and really funny! well done!
Author's Response: Thank you, I\'m glad you think it was original. Thanks for the review!
Tangled in a Triangle by elle_EVANS
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Before James got Lily, Lily played him and dated another guy. It all really started during the winter of their 7th year with humiliation on the Marauders’ side, defense on Lily’s part, and admiration/confusion from that certain boy. Not to mention the plans and danger that got Lily into James’s widespread arms.
Date: 07/29/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter One
this was a really funny chapter, i liked your portrayal of all the different characters. they were perfectly in character, but it was still original. did that make any sense? well anyways great story, please update soon!
Author's Response: That made perfect sense..hehe..thanks so much!
Infinite by Slightly Sarcastic
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: He was the sly, rambunctious troublemaker. She was the smart, fiery redhead. Their choices were either black or white and not a shade of gray. Their devotion couldn't be swayed, their bravery always prevailed, and there was no halfway in love. They were the best book on teenage tragedy with many simply regrets. But like shooting stars, Lily and James Potter shined and then faded.
Date: 08/09/06 Title: Chapter 2: First Day's a Drag
Great chapter! Just a few little nit-picks, though. At the start, you wrote, "he is just a mousy boy who was terrified of his own shadow". The 'was' needs to be an 'is'. Arithmomancy is actually Arithmancy. And "Har. Har." There shoudln't be an R at the end.
Also, there were a couple of Americanisms in there. 'Jackasses'- I'm not sure a british person would say that. and things like, "Scary little" and "Creepy little" don't really belong there. 'Deprived' should have been 'derived', and I don't think they would have been learning the Fidelius charm and how to make Polyjuice Potion.
Now for the stuff I liked. The whole "Plato and Herman" thing was so funny! Also the bit where you had her thinking about Sirius and it was all "Yes..." then suddenly, "No, Lily didn't want to get into Sirius Black's pants".
There is one other criticism I have to make. The whole head scenario seems a little unrealistic. Why would Lily reject the commendations of her professors? That was a little OOC. She wouldn't criticize herself like that. Then afterwards, she got all upset about it. That seemed too melodramatic, that she was suddenly all depressed and unhappy. You fell into the typical writer's trap of trying to make a big deal of a character's problems through the character's thoughts or words, but failing to emphasise them in the 'commentary' part of the story. Did that make sense? I'm not sure if I'm phrasing it right, but the point is that you made Lily sound like a bit of a drama queen.
Aside from those little details, I absolutely loved it! You did a great job and with a few minor alterations it could be a truly outstanding work. =)
Author's Response: Wow, thanks for the long, thoughtful review. I see my small mistakes now, then again, I can never seem to catch all my mistakes in the reread. I am an American, so there are some Americanisms. I do try not to put them in, but sometimes they just slip. The \"creepy little\" is such and just a phrase. They don\'t need to be there but it\'s just something the character says? I know the Fidelius and Polyjuice probably wouldn\'t be taught, but they play important parts in the story later on. The whole Lily/head thing wasn\'t supposed to come out so melodramatic. It was sort of just there to show that she\'s insecure about herself and honestly doesn\'t think she\'s anything special. Then again, you really couldn\'t characterize that at OOC, because nobody honestly knows what Lily was like since we haven\'t seen her much in the books - except that she stood up for people, hated when people were arrogant, she was brave, and would sacrofice herself for her son. Does that make any sense? I like writing James/Lily because we really don\'t know much about them so it\'s hard to really say if something is right or wrong. I don\'t know. That\'s just how I pictured Lily. Anyways, thank-you so much for the feedback, and I\'ll take it into consideration. I hope that you will read the rest of the story.
Date: 07/29/06 Title: Chapter 1: Walking with a Wolf
great first chapter! i lied your portrayal of lily, it makes such a nice change from the usual view of her as a snobbish bookworm. well done!
Author's Response: I\'m glad you like the way I did Lily. I was, quite frankly, sick of the bookish, serious Lily so I wrote my own verison.
How He Knew by A House Elf
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Lily makes a slip-of-the-tongue that causes James to wonder.
Date: 07/31/06 Title: Chapter 1: How He Knew - An Encounter Between James and Lily
brilliant! i loved the way you made lily fall for him in her first year but not want to date him, and i liked the way you showed james mature. the end was so funny and quirky, i loved it! two great stories in a row...i'm adding you to my favourite authors list! =)
Author's Response: Oh my gosh! I\'m a favorite author? YAY! You just made my day. I\'m so glad you liked it.
Someone Beside Me by hermione210
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Lily Evans reflects on how James has treated her over the years, and how she has treated him in return. Small mention of character death.
One-shot written for the Gryffindor In-House Banner Challenge in response to the banner by wendelin the weird.
Date: 08/01/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
great story! i especially liked that bit at the end, "so sorry, Lily darling..." it was funny! "Why must there always be someone beside me?" i loved it, you should write more!
Author's Response: Thank you! I\'m really happy that I\'m getting all this positive feedback. I\'m really glad you liked it. As promised to Bethany below, I\'ll get right on another story!
The Best Detention Ever by Hallie Black
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Everybody knows that Black equals Slytherin. It’s been this way for the past six generations. But what’s going to happen when eleven-year-old Sirius Black doesn’t do exactly what is expected of him? And, moreover, how is everyone else going to react?
Date: 07/28/06 Title: Chapter 1: On the Hogwarts Express
loved it! i can't wait to see how james and sirius meet. please update really soon!
Author's Response: Well, how they meet isn\'t really great... but things WILL get better later on...
Slipped Away by Silver_Quill
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Harry Potter died, but not in the way you'd think. Ginny reflects her feelings on her now deceased husband One-Shot Songfic to Avril Lavigne's 'Slipped Away'
Date: 07/31/06 Title: Chapter 1: One-Shot
truly touching. i loved it. and i love that song! no but seriously, great story. it was so sad!
Author's Response: Thanks! I\'m so happy you loved it. I absolutely fell in love with that song the first time I heard it!
Thanks for reviewing!
~Alexa~
A Change of Tactics by A House Elf
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Now that James is treating Lily a little more seriously, he must consult his friends on how to take his next step.
Sequel to "A Change of View."
Date: 08/01/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Wow, you wrote a sequel! those puppy eyes did the trick ;) its just as good if not better than the first. please, please write a sequel you've really hit on a great storyline!
Author's Response: I have? YAY! Superstar, I love your reviews. They always make me happy. I need to write now so you\'ll give me another review.
Perfect by KASK
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Lily Evans was perfectly happy with her life. She had a good job, good friends, and was getting married to a great guy! But upon finding out that James Potter is engaged to the perfect girl, she begins reconsider her feelings towards him. Both Lily and James discover that some things don’t just disappear, and maybe they’re worth a second chance.
This story will be two chapters.
Date: 08/03/06 Title: Chapter 1: Jealousy
i loved it! oh, it was so sad. goodness, mirabelle sounds like a piece of work. personally i can never stand people who seem perfect. but it was a really, really great story. you should write a sequel!
Author's Response: That you!
When the Cat's Away by fawkes_07
Rated: Professors •Summary: The young ladies of 5th-year Potions are called out for a 'special class,' leaving the boys without their genteel influence. That calls for a special lesson.
This is a Book 5, Harry/Draco short fic that is not meant for younger or saner readers.
Date: 09/07/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The Locker Room Challenge
Hysterical! Sick, but hysterical! Snape is so evil. Seriously, loved it. Please write more!
Author's Response: Chapter 2 should be up...unless the computer gremlins devoured it.
Security by lupins_4eva
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: James has found the girl of his dreams completely distraught. Will his attempts to comfort her be wasted? Or will she allow him to be her sympathizer?
Written to Joss Stones ‘Security’.
Date: 08/09/06 Title: Chapter 1: Security
A truly touching story. Really beautiful. I think the ministry letter could have used maybe a little work, as it didn't sound quite how ministry letters usually sound in the books. Aside from that, I absolutely loved it.
Author's Response: Thank you heaps, I love critisism - however weird that sounds, it helps to improve writing@
Author's Response: Thank you heaps, I love critisism - however weird that sounds, it helps to improve writing!
Meant to Be by LadyLupin827
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: In 7th year Lily learns that Remus fancies Sirius. The only way she can get them together is with the help of one she hates: James Potter. Includes perspective of Remus, James, Sirius, and Lily. WARNING- readers may die of laughter.
Date: 10/28/06 Title: Chapter 4: Change
This was so cute! I love the way you merged Sirius/Remus and James/Lily into the one story. I love it!
Author's Response: Thank ya! They\'re my favourite pairings, so I needed to give it a try!
Saying Goodbye by Breakaway615
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: I, James Potter, will not cry. I am practically uncryable, and yes, I know that is not a word. Don’t rub it in. To hell with that. The Titanic was practically unsinkable, and it sank! How is Lily not crying, and I’m over here, building a river? Well, not building...more like creating...whatever. I guess I’m not very good at saying goodbye...
Date: 08/09/06 Title: Chapter 1: Saying Goodbye
I loved it. Really funny. I also liked that it was from James' point of view. There is far too little written about him, if you ask me. Well done!
Author's Response: I know! I love little James! Well...he\'s probably bigger than me at that age, but...thank you!
A Death Eater's Bedtime Story by Sly Severus
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: A father tells his young son a familar story. A story that has become the boy's favorite. It is the story of the Dark Lord and the evil Harry Potter.
Date: 10/30/06 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I loved it. This is the first story I have ever come across that described the war from the Death Eaters' POV. Brilliantly written, well done!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, and I\'m glad that you liked it. I think there should be more stories from the Death Eater\'s POV. I really don\'t think they\'re that bad. They\'re just on the opposite side of a war, which makes them all appear far worse than they really are. At least, that\'s my opinion. Thanks again for the review! :D
Stubborn Hearts by Ambrille
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: A sweet and simple short fiction about two canon characters.
*Please note the character pairing is purposely not revealed until the end of the story.*
Date: 08/13/06 Title: Chapter 1: Stubborn Hearts
I liked it. It was well-written and and I liked the way you kept it so mysterious until the very end. At first I thought it was Krum, because of all the eyebrow-furrowing.
However, just to nit-pick canon, I really don't think Ron would have hung around the library trying to get her attention. As they were friends, he probably would have gone up to her, even if he was too nervous to say much. Ignoring that, though, I loved it. 10/10!
Author's Response: Thanks. The whole point of keeping Ron from going up to talk to her was to keep the mysterious effect going. Plus, Hermione and Ron have gone rounds many times in which they were not on speaking terms, so this could have been one of them. :)
I've Got My Eyes On You by little_kitty
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: An anonymous person has been sending letters to Harry. He is told to carry out a "secret task" according to a set of instructions, and if he fails, the consequences will be strange and unusual. His best friends' lives may also be at stake. After several unsuccessful attempts to ignore the letters, Harry reluctantly decides to carry out the task, only to learn a very unexpected moral at the end.
Date: 09/17/06 Title: Chapter 2: Arousing Suspicions
I love how you have built up the suspense throughout the story. I really liked the way you wrote the letters, how they all sounded similar. It worked really well.
Overall the story was very well-written, and I couldn't see any spelling or grammar errors. It sounded quite Rowlingesque (if that's even a word), actually. I wasn't sure about your description of Hermione's eyes as 'mocha' though; I don't think JK ever described them like that and it sounded maybe just a little out of place. Still, that's just a tiny nit-pick. The rest was very good.
Anyway, I love the plot you have going here. It's original and captivating, I can't wait to read the rest!
Author's Response: Thank you for your review, dear! Wow... you thought it was Rowlingesque! *blushes* That\'s so nice of you. And for the \'mocha\' part, I just stuck in a word that I could use instead of \'brown\' or \'chocolate brown\', which everyone uses. But maybe I\'ll think of something else. I\'ve written the next part already, and I hope to post it sometime in the neat future! :) Again, thanks.