What can I say. I live in London and am obsessed with a teenage wizard and his friends. Am I mad? Probably Do I care? Hell no!
EDIT: Grown? Um, probably not
For my first foray into the realms of fanfiction I've chosen to write about the Marauders. I'll always stick fairly closely to canon as I think JK knows best. Although I've enjoyed reading about other ships I, personally, don't think I could write with conviction about Ginny/Crabbe or Hermione/Mclaggan relationships.
EDIT: ha ha ha ha ha - How I have changed! I'm now firmly in the rare-pair, SSP, and things that aren't quite conventional camp, although I still loves me some James/Lily.
My second chaptered fic (Apparently Asleep) has started a love affair with Tonks/Remus and confirmed my obsession for all things Sirius. *sigh*
I am indebted to Terri (mudbloodproud) for being a great beta and all round amazing person. If it hadn't been for her encouragement I would have thrown in the towel many months ago.
EDIT: I have made a lot of wonderful friends during my past three years on MNFF, including (in no particular order) Natalie, Kara, Hannah/Bob, Jess, Gina, Lea, Lori, Julia, Minna, Emmahhhh, and the fantabulous BB.
I hope Mugglenet and you enjoy reading my words as much as I've enjoyed writing them. Huge thank-you to my niece, Amanda, for being one of the first to catch the Harry Potter bug and nagging me into reading them.
I’ve written a variety of stories, so here is them arranged in categories. Some are cross- referenced. So a James/Lily may appear in Marauder or Canon Romance
EDIT: I haven't written much Harry Potter fanfiction for a while. It is unlikely I'll update the two chaptered fics I first started as they became a little too long and unwieldy. Sorry about that.
Marauder
A Second Chance
Contemplating Lilies
Dancing Queen
First Date Disaster
Flying, Fair Play and the Need for a Firm Hand
It Takes a Wolf to Prank a Dog
Juggling
Learning to Fly
March Madness
O.W.L.s, Quidditch and the Added Distraction of Sirius Black
Peace in Heaven
Ribbons, not Strings
Sixth Time's the Charm
Thank you for your time, Professor
The Lions of Gryffindor
The Lions of Gryffindor
The Sum of the Whole
Veils
Who's That Girl?
Wormtail on the Hogwarts Express
Canon Romance
'i'before 'e' (Percy/Audrey)
A Prize Above Rubies (Isla Black/Bob Hitchens)
Acorns (Bill/Fleur)
Apparently Asleep (Remus/Tonks)
Birthday Girl (George/Angelina)
Bound in the Beating of Each Other’s Hearts (Narcissa/Lucius)
Coup de Foudre (Bill/Fleur)
Dancing Queen (James/Lily)
First Date Disaster (James/Lily)
Five weeks (Remus/Tonks)
Forces of Nature (Ron/Hermione)
Forever Dancing (Alice/Frank)
In The Stars (Draco/Astoria)
Key of the Door (Ron/Hermione)
Kissing the Joy as it Flies (Seamus/Lavender)
March Madness (James/Lily)
Not Quite Perfect (Bill/Fleur)
Reconnaissance (Remus/Tonks)
Sixth Time’s the Charm (James/Lily)
Snowball Fights (Teddy/Victoire)
Until Death (Eaters) Do Us Part (Draco/Astoria)
Veils (James/Lily)
You Dance Divinely (George/Angelina)
Non (or rather tweaked) Canon (apart from one story, these don’t break any canon.)
Better than Chocolate (Charlie/Tonks)
Heat of Life (Harry/Katie)
Her Tomorrows (Harry/Parvati)
High (Scorpius/Lily)
Lavender, blue- A Gryffindor True (Lavender/Blaise)
Love At First Strike (Angelina/Terry)
Mirrors (Charlie/Penelope)
Misperception (Oliver/Cedric/Daphne)
Orphans of the Storm (Seamus/Parvati/Dean)
Passion Among the Primroses (Arthur/Mafalda)
Predictions of Love (Gilderoy/Sybil)
Ribbons, not Strings (Remus/Rosmerta)
Shrouds (Hermione/Draco)
Snapdragons (Charlie/OC)
Stars or Carousels (James/Dominique)
Summer’s Heat (Sirius/OC)
Swans (Mollyjnr/OC)
Teenage Witch (Charity/Myron Wagtail )
The Happy Couple (Harry/Ginny, Blaise/Lavender)
The Only One (Lavender/Blaise Teddy/Victoire)
The Untrodden Path (Draco/Hannah)
Where We Started From (Dean/Ginny)
Same sex Pairings
Apple-bobbing ( Lisa/Susan)
Close Your Eyes (Hermione/Lavender)
Drowning, not Waving (Oliver/Cedric)
Eyes That Know Me (Scorpius/Hugo)
Forbidden Colours (Tracey/Demelza)
Fracture (Theo/Justin)
Monochrome (Sirius/Remus)
The Dance We Do (Bellatrix/Amelia)
The Hat that Thinks it’s a Chair (Justin/Theo)
Truth Or Dare (Cormac/Zacharias)
Humour
Aberforth Dumbledore: A Love that Dare not Bleat its Name
Lockhart, Sprout and Two Smoking Goblets
Passion Among the Primroses
Predictions of Love
The Bacchus Book
Vampire - Ghost Child!
Historical
A Prize Above Rubies
Aberforth Dumbledore: A Love that Dare not Bleat its Name
An Outstretched Hand
Shadows Deep
Others (General, D/A, Post Hogwarts, Next Gen)
A Tangled Web (D/A)
All in the Genes (NG)
Chasing the Scoop! (Post Hogwarts)
Christmas on the Outside (General/Trio era)
Dean Thomas and the Reiver Curse (Post Hogwarts)
Diavol (Remus Trio Era)
Every Breath You Take (Post Hogwarts/Next Gen)
Forever Dancing (Alice/Frank)
Friends in Unlikely Places (Post Hog. Hermione)
Growing Old Disgracefully (Post Hog)
High (NG)
Lavender, blue (Trio Era)
Mere Wisps of Light (Post Hog. Draco fic)
Muggles, Magic and Misconceptions (Next Gen)
My Funny Valentine (Post Hogwarts)
Staring into the Fire (Trio Era)
The Waiting Game (D/A)
Whispers from the Past (Next Gen)
Mysteries
The Foolhardy Boys and Parvati, too
Who’s that Girl?
Xanthe Interrupted
Zeitgeist
Poetry
Askew
As They Watch
Beyond Beseeching
Celestina's Songbook: Christmas Edition, Volume 1
Cold Dreams
Draco's Journey
Enslaved
Fairytale of Hogwarts
Flying High
Forever France
Frozen Silence
Hexed!
Hey, brother
I Believed in Lily Evans
Master Barty Regrets
Phoenix Flames
Queen of My Heart
Sirius, Baby
The Daydream Pedlar's Song
The Four
The Labyrinth Mind
Unreconciled
Hmm, before I start on the review, let me echo your sentiments regarding Bellatrix and Dolohov. Quite frankly, though, if JK was serious about the choice between the Lupins and Arthur, I wish she'd left Molly a widow (OOH, that's harsh!)- much as I love the Muggle lover. However, I'm not here to discuss DH, but to review your story.
Grrr! someone didn't like that bit and deleted the rest of the review so start again...
Great story. I loved the flow of the game. It seemed effortless (I aways find Quidditch hard to write so kudos to that). You small details about the Hawaiians (brightly coloured, ukeleleys, the Samoan Beater and the fact that they just seemed so much more laid back than England (who just seem to be a bunch of sore losers like their footballing counterparts) made me root for the Islanders. The fact that their Seeker was so rubbish just made it funnier.
Enjoyable story and a pleasure to review. Happy Easter! Carole xxx
PS Sympathy for your mate. I got a fly in my eye and that was pain beyond all imagining. The little git didn't survive though.
Author's Response:
Greetings, Carole! Thanks for reading, enjoying, and reviewing this story! Also, thanks for commenting on my profile – I haven’t updated it in about half a year, and I think I need to do something about that…
Also, I’m glad you liked the flow of the story – the present tense is tricky to write with sometimes, so I like knowing that I’ve succeeded. As for Hawaii, I can’t remember why I picked them as the opposing team – I think it was just the first place that popped into my head! And really, what’s the rush to get the Snitch anyway…?
“Howzit, brah? Howz da eye? Dat baddahfly look hurt! I wen tink you maki die dead!”
“Was that English?”
Anyway, thanks again for reviewing. As for the actual butterfly incident, it happened several years ago, and we consider it a joke and a very good conversation starter now – it’s rather funny to see how people react when I say one of my friends was “attacked by a butterfly and broke both of his wrists.” Also, my sympathies for your own eye-and-insect accident. My Dad actually got a wasp in his eye when he was in Guatemala, and then he walked into a tree branch that poked his other eye…
~ Tim the Enchanter
I've just added this story to my favourites. I came upon this, purely by accident, whilst perusing the Remus/Tonks fics for something to recommend. This is so funny yet wonderfully in character. The way they're taking their first steps towards their rocky relationship is beautiful. I have to say, also, that I thought your Kingsley was great and Sirius, wow, it's fabulous to have him laughing and not brooding. Great Job!
Carole xxx
Author's Response: You have, without a doubt, made my day a brighter one! I love to hear that people think the characterisations are done well--especially since so many of the Grimmauld Place fics have a brooding Sirius. But I just can't see Sirius and Remus being together long without some kind of laughter happening. After all, sometimes laughter is all you have left! Thanks for the review and thanks for letting me know you added it to your favourites!
Diane
This has been such a wonderful story and what an amazing ending. Of course I knew James would forgive him but you kept the suspense going and when he finally did it brought a tear to my eye. I LOVED the fact that you brought Lily in as the one having a go at James. And Sirius is such a tortured, insecure individual.
Very sad this is the last chapter though *pouts*. It's been such a good read.
Well done!
I love the way you've done this part of the story. I totally believe in this way of Sirius telling Snape how to get to Remus. Well done!
I like this story- Very clever.
Author's Response: Thanks!
First off, I want to say thank you for asking for this to be reviewed. I really doubt I would have ever read this story otherwise. Gilderoy and Molly – well who’d have thought it? It seemed as though this was going to be a total joke of a story. I imagined that it would just be about Molly fantasizing about him. Then, I read the summary properly and thought WOW! This isn’t a joke.
You have both made this pairing totally plausible. Initially Gilderoy comes across as a joke (like he is in COS) and you can see why Molly thinks he’s such an idiot. But her heart thaws when it’s obvious that he’s quite helpless. She is, after all, a tender hearted woman – we see it time and time again in the books – so that was very believable. Also, raising seven children and having a husband – that while lovely is also rather dull – you can see why she’d occasionally long for some romance and passion in her life. But ultimately she knows her duty and won’t leave Arthur or her children. Gilderoy’s line about leaving Arthur money to take care of the children goes to show how unsuitable he really is. He may love Molly but he really has no idea about her.
I thought the sex scene was very well done. Not crude, silly or overly descriptive, but you cleverly showed the passion between them. A hard scene to write so kudos to that!
The epilogue was very touching and Molly, oh, for a moment I thought she was going to remember but no, the memory charm held.
The only thing I didn’t quite understand (so perhaps I need to re-read more thoroughly) is how Lockhart kept the story out of the papers. But that’s a minor nit pick.
One of the most amazing things about this story is that although it’s co-written, both parts blend seamlessly together. It could have been written by one person. It’s not that your writing styles are exactly the same – but they compliment each other flawlessly.
Wonderful story. I never thought I’d feel sorry for Gilderoy, but there was a part of me sighing for the poor foolish, vain, selfish – but ultimately selfless – man.
Carole xxx
Will Remus accept the offer to teach at Hogwarts? And if yes, how is he going to prepare himself?
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I am luinrina of Hufflepuff, and this is my submission to the Educational Decree prompt of the Summer Challenge.
Bine, I adore this story. You have totally captured Remus’ dilemma and the agonizing he must have gone through before accepting the position of DADA Professor. I think Dumbledore is very sneaky, not telling him exactly who the competent Potions Master is. *grins*.
I love the scene in the forest where he’s wrestling with Padfoot and the way that ties in at the end when he decides to take the Hogwarts Express to protect Harry is just wonderful.
The stag standing at the forest edge and the rat sitting on one of a bush’s branches, hidden from view, as well as the spring’s full moon were the only witnesses of one of the wolf’s happiest moments in its life.
I will protect your son, Prongs,’ he swore himself while dragging his trunk through the lively crowd. ‘I will not let Sirius anywhere near him.’ This time, the wolf would defeat the dog, no matter what it took.
Oh, and a tiny nit pick. I think it should be he swore to himself.
Your descriptive language is second to none *envy* from the Forest scenes to him messing up his breakfast – I was totally captivated. Of course, for someone like Remus, with so little money, burning his breakfast really is a big deal.
Superb story.
Carole xxx
Author's Response: *grins with Carole* Thank you, lovely, for the comments and compliments. I'm proud of the descriptions I'm capable of; I see them as my forte. And yeah, I believe it should be "swore to himself". I'll go correct it. *hugs*
Oh, WOW! That was such a great chapter. I could not work out what the hell was wrong with James and then, halfway through, a lightbulb went off in my brain. Honestly, the way you dealt with their conversation was just brilliant. I love how their relationship is developing and I'm rather glad that Remus didn't snog 'Lily'.
I loved the reality check that James got from reading her diary.
I love Scrubs - Dr. Cox just rocks my world!
Well done on another amazing chapter. Carole xxx
Author's Response: Hey Carole, thanks for the review :). I'm glad you liked their conversation, don't worry I never intended for Remes to snog 'Lily'. I just wanted to scare you all.
I'm glad you liked the diary part. I was really tossing up if I should put it in or not, so I'm glad you liked it.
Dr. Cox = Awesome. Best character ever (well in my opinion anyway..)
Thanks again for the review. Cheers, Helen
OH, MAN! (or rather please man up - LOL brilliant line!) You never disappoint me. This fic is so good and that chapter was hilarious. I loved the trial - it was so ... so ... Maraudery. Trouble is I'm finding Peter's eventual betrayal of them all even harder to bear because he's a proper Marauder and not a snivelling coward.
I do have some nit picks (sorry).
“No fair! I’m never judge!” whined Peter. I think that should be 'not' - not 'no'.
Urgh, his is so not my type.” Umm, should that be 'he is' and not 'his is'?
But they were just me being very picky because I honestly adore this fic so much (AUDIOFICS...AUDIOFICS... - request it someone).
I can't stop this review without saying how brilliant the last part was. I love the way you slip back into seriousness at the end. Lily is finding out that there is so much more to those four boys than she previously thought and it's great seeing her perceptions change. MARVELLOUS!
Carole xxx (who wants to record this as I think I mentioned last time)
Author's Response: Firstly, Carole, I must apologise for taking sooooo long to reply to this review. Honestly, life just totally go the better of me.
Thanks for the tips, I should go and fix them up soon. Tee hee, I have a feeling someone wants to record this. Well never fear, there is an end in site. And I only have to write about 2000 words before this fic is finished.
I'm glad you liked the last part. I try and slip in some seriousness (and Siriusness) in when I can. Thanks again for your review, can't wait to hear what this sounds like when you record it :D
Oh Lordy. I've just recorded this chapter for Audio fics and had to pause several times because I was laughing so much. My favourite bit is this. Twenty minutes later, James brushed passed Lily on the way to Transfiguration. Standing on tip-toes, he whispered something into her ear.
“I don’t think your relationship worked out.”
LOL - so funny. ~Carole~
Oh, this is clever. I have been wondering how you'll do the Quidditch match, and now I know. Hufflepuffs playing dirty; as a 'Puff that makes me proud. It's nice to know they're not docile 'duffers' all the time.
I really did enjoy the 'girly night'. James' first embarrassed reaction at the girls taking their clothes off and then his subsequent egging on was very funny. Typical boy!
I like Alice in this fic. She's becoming a 'real' character. Of course she must have been clever and brave (she was an Auror after all) but we see so little of her in fics apart from as Neville's mum. She's smart and funny. The revelation (if indeed it is a revelation) about Remus is interesting. Is James as Lily going to punch out the werewolf?
I have a nit pick, however; Snitch needs to be capitalised.
My absolute favourite parts of this chapter are James' worry over Lily getting hurt coupled with the fervent wish that their children inherit his Quidditch skills. Touching, yet funny.
I love this story!
Author's Response: Awww thanks for the awesome review Carole! Whoot go Hufflepuff! It's so much fun to make them play dirty, their playing style is never much described in the books. They had motive, those sneaky Hufflepuffs...
I really enjoyed writing the 'girly night'. Boys... hehe they are so typical.
I'm so glad you like Alice. Her character is becoming clearer and clearer to me. There will be a chapter later on where both the "sidekicks" talk about themselves a little bit. I'm glad you like how Alice is being characterised. It is indeed a revelation... but that is all I am going to say :D
Thanks for picking that up! Comments like that help me improve my fics :)
I'm glad you liked that bit. Even though it has heaps of humour, deep down it is a romance story. I'm so glad you are really liking this story. Congrats on becoming a MerMuggle! And I will get around to writing that prompt you left for me in the Three Broomsticks I swear :) Thanks again for the review!
Ha ha ha - laughing over the Chapter End Notes . Mmm, I want to record this so badly!
Ahh, this was a lovely chapter. I was giggling like mad to begin with and then I died when Lily called him moose boy. *snort*. And Lily pouring her heart out to James and being overheard by everyone - brilliant moment. You managed to convey humour and sadness in that scene - at the same time. Just masterly! Ohh, and the locket. I'd forgotten all about that, but now it all makes sense.
The small scenes with the Marauders were great. Sirius, in particular, was so IC. I loved his end line - Merlin, I'm giggling all over the place. hee hee.
Can't nit-pick, I'm laughing too much (and weeping a little) ~Carole~
Author's Response: Carole *squishes*
As always thanks for your review :) Brilliant. I'm glad you liked the locket, it was important plot point - I needed it to prove to Lily that James was worth it. I'm glad you like my Sirius, I've tried very hard to keep him in character.
Thanks for the review. Never fear, only 1,500 more words and the last chapter shall be submitted for your recording pleasure :)
Okay, I'm ashamed to admit that I've only just got round to reading this, although I've seen it on the site, several times.
Wow, am I glad I decided to read the whole lot today. This is so funny and very, very clever. I can't wait for the Quidditch match. That is going to be fun!
But, as Lily tells James....patience is a virtue!
*adding to favoutites*
Carole
Author's Response: Hey, Carole.
Hehe, I'm glad you like it. I was actually putting the final touches to the quidditch match twice.
Lol, patience is indeed a virtue. I'm glad you liked that bit :) Thanks for adding to favourites.
Cheers,
Helen
Oh, have I told you how much I love you ... and this story. Pure and utter genius. I couldn't stop giggling.
“Why did you say we were going to the Head’s dormitory?”
James shrugged, “It’s a good code-word for when we want to make out later on.” How you've subverted this cliche is wonderful *grins*. And James picking baby names all the way through *sigh* ... Okay, I'm in serious danger of just gushing but I will finally say - 'Hurry up and finish because I want to record this for Audiofics.'
*goes back for a re-read* Carole xxx
Author's Response: Carole!!! *squishes*
Hehe, I'm glad you really liked this chapter. I was hoping people would get my subtle knocking of the cliché.
OMG! Now I'm going to gush. When I was finished this fic, I was going to put at the end, "Now go and request this as an audiofic and make sure Carole reads it. :D I can't wait to see how you interpret it :):)
This is very funny, Bine. I loved the secret conversation that James and Sirius have with their faces. I can just imagine what it must look like to Remus and Peter watching.
Minor nitpick in the Prologue. Sirius wouldn't say "This sucks!" - wrong era -us Brits didn't start saying that till late 80's.
I adored James' questionnaire and his responses to the questionnaires - especially when the one from Lily came back - hee hee.
Very funny and I can't wait for Sirius and Peter. Update soon!
Carole xxx
Author's Response: Haha, thanks, Carole, for the nitpick and comments! Great to hear you liked it. The update... I try but don't promise anything. It can well take another few months if I'm not inspired. *apologises and then hides*
Can't think of anything to say except-
BRILLIANT!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Wow! I had to read and re-read just to check I'd got it right. That was amazing!
Author's Response: Glad it made sense to you in the end. Thank you very much!
~El
Wow! That was incredibly moving.
It's nice to have a touching Hagrid story and not a silly one. I love this. I did laugh when Ginny and Molly turned up to find then men both asleep- as if they'd done all the work!
Author's Response: lol And it's great to know that my Hagrid is touching and not silly. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Carole.
This is a really lovely story. You've really drawn the character of Lily beautifully and it's a lovely tribute to Fred. I always feel so much for George as the twin that survived but here Fred is living again, through George's tricks
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that people really feel this way about Fred and George, because I worked really hard for that to come through in the story. Thanks again for the review- it means so much to see a review and realize that people are actually reading this and giving their opinions.