I love Harry Potter fan fiction, because it allows my imagination to run free!
I probably could be doing something more productive, but since I love to read and write, and hope to be an author one day, this doesn't seem like a whole waste of time!!!!
I love this site so much. It really let's me challenge my mind and see things in a whole new light.
Go fan fiction!!!!!
EDIT: I am a poetry nut! So watch out for all my poetry and you can even check some of my poetry out on Poetry Anyone? in the Beta Forums, if you are able to get an account. :) Also watch out if you write poetry, too! I am sure to review it, and possibly leave behind a critique!
Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts by Equinox Chick
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: 
Lord Voldemort reflects on death.
This poem was written for Th Random Song Challenge set by the fabulous Julia who remains an inspiration.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling and have nothing to do with Wolf Parade.
Here is my fab review: I love poetry! Am I right in thinking that this was the ghost of Voldemort? If not, then who is it?
My favorite line was the last one- And I am eternal. How true that spirits are eternal, although what he really meant was that he would live on in infamy, always remembered. Still, it's a scary thought- to always be remembered... To think that centuries from now, some people could be learning about any one of us! And how will the books write us? History is written by the victor, and as we have witnessed in all these stories, perspective is everything!!!!!! Just a little thought that will probably haunt me for a while... :D
Great poem, by the way! It was flawless (I find most poetry to be flawless, anyways, since the words always come from a special place in people's hearts and minds). :) :) :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much. Poetry has so little love on the archives that I'm always doubly delighted to get a review, and triply when it's a lovely one like this. Yes, it's Voldemort's ghost talking and the other ghosts are the ones clamouring for revenge. History is of course written by the victor, but I also think his name will live on as a horror story to frighten people. Thank you again ~Carole~
Bonnie Wee Thing by Squibstress
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary:
A witch is born. She already has opinions.
Alternate-universe only in that it disregards Pottermore information on Minerva's parentage.
I love the Scottish words and language you used! You have a real knack of capturing how people speak! :) it's amazing that some children pick up magic so quickly...
Author's Response: Thanks!
It was a bit of a stretch, given that the closest I've ever been to Scotland is Paris, LOL!
Yes, I see Minerva McGonagall as a powerful witch with an even more powerful set of opinions.
Oh Fred, you're dead! by KarasAunty
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary: A silly wee ode to poor dead Fred.
What a humorous poem! I loved it! Since I'm not a Percy fan, I totally didn't mind the wish to hurt him. :) teehee!
Author's Response: Hello Nagini Riddle,
yeah, I'm still really miffed that Percy got life while poor dead Fred is lost to us forever.I can't even comprehend what life must be like now for Georgie ...
Thanks for R & R-ing,
Kara's Aunty ;)
Summary: It was what I imagined stars felt like. Burning bright, but floating high above anyone who wanted to pull them down.
The one summer where everything changed was when Voldemort returned. People were changing, too. It was the summer that changed Luna Lovegood for good.
This is iMusic17 of Slytherin writing for the Picture Prompt in Part I of Madam Pomfrey's One-Shot Triathalon.
How interesting. I loved the song that played throughout the piece- it was really sweet. :) I am beginning to really enjoy these Luna stories that people are writing! Her characterization was beautiful and totally like Luna. Great job! Continue to let music inspire you. :D
Author's Response: Music is usually an inspiration, but most of the time not as obvious. ;) I'm really glad you like it; Eyes Open is definitely one of my favorite songs. It keeps me going sometimes. I'm so glad I got Luna right; she's probably one of the toughest characters to write. Thanks for the review!
Ellie
Wisps of Smoke by majestic_ginny
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: As Draco Malfoy walks into a dusty shop in Diagon Alley, his eyes fall on something that makes him recall a day he wants to forget.
This is majestic_ginny of Hufflepuff writing for Round One of the 2012 Character Triathlon.
This definitely shows Draco in a new light! I loved it! I especially liked how you were able to capture the battle and the emotions. Spot on! I don't know if I could have been in Draco's place, watching Colin die... I really loved what was written on the tombstone! The fact that Colin was a warrior and a hero is so comforting, even though he was just a child! War is so ugly!!!!!!!!!! Please, people, keep the peace!
Again, lovely story! I thoroughly enjoyed it
~Nagini Riddle
Author's Response: Thank you! This story was a lot of fun to write, and it took me several edits to get all the emotions and all correct. Watching someone die in front of your eyes is a very horrifying experience, and knowing that you could have done something to stop it is just agonizing. Draco has had to face that at least twice: the first being Dumbledore and now Colin, and of course, the many others during his tenure as a Death Eater. I believe that it would have changed Draco in some ways, and in the process make him wonder if whatever he had been taught was right or not. From the chapters in HBP and DH it is obvious that Draco isn't capable of murder and that he was having second thoughts, so I just decided to write about his character for this challenge, because there's so many new situations to explore :D.
Colin's death was one that hit me rather hard, along with those of Fred, Dobby, Hedwig and Lupin and Tonks. He was so young and he didn't need to fight, but he still did for the sake of his friends and family. Colin, I feel, is a true hero. The tombstone quotes needed some research on my part, because I'm not a Christian and hence we don't really write anything on our tombstones. :) I searched the net and made a compilation of the most war-hero-sounding tombstone quotes and then took bits and pieces from them to make up the quote. It was fun. I felt that the warrior/hero quote qould be especially moving and, guess what, I made that up myself. :D I'm quite proud of it, lol.
Once again, thank you for the lovely reviews you've left! They really made my day, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. :D --Nadia
The Poppy Field by Gmariam
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: On the last day of his last year, a young man looks to his future in a poppy field by the lake…
Written for the Character Clinic Challenge by Gmariam of Ravenclaw.
Poor James, but I think I'm with Lily on this one- perhaps because I know they get together again, and rather soon, too, because they have Harry within a few years of graduating. But, still, I feel for James- probably because I know what his future holds for him!
I loved the poppy field!!!!!! I wonder if they were at all like the sleeping poppies in the Wizard of Oz... At any rate, I loved that they were a flower that aren't normally talked about- usually its roses or lilacs or daisies. But they were beautiful poppies!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I'm a little sidetracked. What I really should be saying is, "GREAT JOB!!!!" :D
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I used poppies because this was based on a picture, and although I seriously doubt the picture is of poppies, as I was doing some research on yellow Scottish wildflowers, poppies came up and stuck with me. Simple as that, lol. I feel bad for James too, but am also with Lily. And yes, we know they get together so little bumps like this just make it more interesting, lol. Thanks again for the review! ~Gina :)
Paint Her Black by Alice Mac
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: There are so many colours in the world - so many in her. Only one evades her. But then, maybe she evades it.
Lily Evans always was too good for Black.
This left me in awe! It was truly genius, how you split it up into colors, and explained each one. I love the premise of this story! Lily, like a rainbow, a pure white prism of color, whereas Sirius is devoid of all color, an abyss, and wishing to have color fill his life.
That last part titled Red was so heart-wrenching. I almost couldn't bear imagining Lily lying there! It totally gave me a chills and a sick swooping sensation in my belly. Golly, you can write! Keep it up! I definitely want to read more...
The Fragile Garden by eternalangel
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Petunia waits for some guests to arrive, but she may in for quite a surprise.
This is eternalangel from Ravenclaw writing for the Great Hall Illustration for Inspiration Challenge.
What a morbid story from such an innocent looking picture!!!!!!!! I remember seeing that picture- I think you have done it great justice! :) beautifully done! I really like how you connected Petunia to not only her husband and child but also to her nephew. I just hope her madness doesn't harm her further...
Author's Response: Thank you very much for my first review. I really appreciate the feedback. As for it being morbid, I was going to do a much more innocent story of Petunia waiting for Harry and Ginny, but then I had this idea. I'm not sure what that says about my imagination, but I am very glad you liked the story.
Haunted by The_Real_Hermione
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: I realise that Muggles have always been wrong about ghosts. Ghosts don’t haunt the earth, we are haunted by everything that reminds us of those we love, and we will walk here for the rest of time, cold, alone.
Oh wow! I absolutely loved it! Poor Severus! And his poor parents... I'm glad you took the opportunity to delve into their minds. It really helps us to understand those characters better. And I just loved the emotion you poured into this! It was beautifully written! I think you should add more of the song to this story, since the lyrics are really powerful... :) but I still loved it!
Author's Response: Thanks for your lovely review. I think Severus is an interesting character, so it's very interesting to think about how his childhood and his parents might have been. I'm glad you thought it was emotive - I think there must be a lot of emotion involved for someone to want to stay behind as a ghost. As for the lyrics - I wasn't going to put any in at all, I don't think songfics have always worked for me, but then I was stuck for an ending and thought I'd put them in... so thanks for your suggestion, but I think I'll keep it the way it is :). Thanks again for taking the time to review!
~Katrina
Luminatis by epiphany212
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: "You know, after someone dies, you don't shed tears on their behalf. You're not sad for them because they've passed... You grieve for yourself, because you have to go on living without them." Old age has given Ron Weasley a little wisdom, enough to see that perhaps the world is starting to move on without him.
This story was so touching! I felt a little numb in some places, and my eyes teared up... It was beautiful. I myself lost my brother four years ago, to an unknown cause, and it was hard to live after that, but somehow I keep going. I am hopeful that I get to see him again, though it seems that I'm going to have to wait awhile to do so. :'( but I'll survive...
Author's Response: I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Trust that he'll be waiting for you whenever your time comes, and until then, make the most of the time you have been given because it's a precious gift! :) Thank you very much for the review; I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Underground by inspirations
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Remus Lupin goes to live with the werewolves: can he persuade them to turn their backs on Voldemort?
Poor Remus! I think he spoke up too soon. Steve sounded normal enough- if Remus had just gotten to know him better, I think he could have been able to help Steve.
But, great story! It's nice to know what was going on with the werewolves- and disgusting Greyback. That werewolf had better never come near me!!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks -- yeah I wrote this story very quickly, and I think I should've sat down and paced it a bit more before submitting. I found this topic quite intriguing, so I'm pleased you liked it :)
Cherry and Chocolate by AidaLuthien
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: On a trip to Diagon Alley, Severus Snape remembers the first time he visited the wizarding enclave - with Lily Evans.
Thank you to Broken Promise for betaing!
This is AidaLuthien of Hufflepuff writing for Round One of Madam Pomfrey's One Shot Character Clinic.
So cute! Sharing a few licks of ice cream! :) I really enjoyed this short fiction. I love it when people add more background to Snape! Keep it up!
Locket by Northumbrian
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Ron runs away, and runs into a spot of bother.
This is Northumbrian of Ravenclaw writing for Round One of the 2012 Character Triathlon.
No it's beautiful! I love the internal battle Ron had with himself! It was pure genius! :) great job. I don't think anything needs to change.
Author's Response: Thank you.
Ron’s internal struggle was where this story started.
-N-
Another Horcrux Down by WeasleyMom
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 19]
Summary: This story is a missing moment from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We know Ron and Hermione descend into the Chamber of Secrets in search of basilisk fangs, and we know they succeed. But what exactly happened down there? This story provides a possible answer to that question.
Wow! I think my favorite part was when Ron cursed Voldemort because he had almost killed his sister in that very chamber. It brought back do many memories! I think you did a phenomenal job on this missing moment! ;) since you captured that chamber so well, maybe you would consider writing the missing moment of when Ginny was down in the same chamber, crying, fussing, and finally losing consciousness... I know you would ace that! Plus, I'm eager to read a Tom Riddle fic, and my favorite book from the series was the CoS, so please consider writing this. :)
~Nagini Riddle
Author's Response: Hi there. Thanks so much for reading--I'm thrilled you enjoyed the fic and thought it worked. I don't see myself writing anything in the Chamber again though. I felt repetitive enough trying to recreate it from CoS without messing up any of JKR's description. It was fun this time, but I doubt I could do it again without boring myself to death. There are Tom Riddle fics out there, though, so happy hunting! Thanks again for reading and taking the time to review. I really appreciate it! ~ Lori
Ron and Hermione's Christmas Wedding by grangergirl35
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: Hermione watches Ron as they stand before the preacher, and thinks.
What a fun poem! I just love poetry of any kind (if you happen to look at my written stories and the reviews I've written, I think you would see that) and I really enjoyed this sweet poem! That last stanza just made me laugh! It captured Hermione perfectly. :)
~Nagini Riddle
Unite The Balance by crbluvsravenclaw
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: There's a time when friends bid their fairwells and another when they must re-unite to keep the world in balance.
What, no snake???? :) beautiful! I really enjoyed the messaging of uniting for a common cause! :)
Author's Response: Nagini Riddle,
WOOHOO! MY FIRST EVER REVIEW!!!(: I am so you glad that you enjoyed reading my poem! And yeah, there is no snake unfortunately. He was the one that was shunned away from the other three because his views were different. But in the end, "three will become one and one will become all." In my line of sight, all four Houses will re-unite and the balance will be stronger than ever.
I am so glad that you enjoyed my poem! Thank you so much for being my first review ever and hopefully there are much more to come! I will be posting many more of my works and maybe the one from booksie that you thought sounded much like Dumbledore's ideas.
Thanks again, Nagini Riddle for reading and reviewing this poem,
~crbluvsravenclaw (Cris)!!!(:
The Latecomer by HalfASlug
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 21]
Summary: It's the day every Weasley has been dreading since the battle and now it's George's turn to speak. However, before he can begin, he is rudely interrupted by a latecomer.
Joint winner of Best Post-Hogwarts One-Shot at the 2012 Quicksilver Quill Awards
Wow! This was great! I loved how Fred and George were still able to joke around! What a great way to send Fred off... It's too bad he had to die... *silently cries*
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing :) Like a little thing like death could stop them! I know... *dabs eyes*
Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wolfsbane by Shiloh_Tovah
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: AU. Professor Snape finds himself in a bit of a predicament when someone from his school days shows up to teach at Hogwarts. Serena Wolfsbane, an accomplished Auror, takes up her new teaching position and discovers that there is definitely more to Snape than meets the eye. Follows basic plot of last 4 Harry Potter books.
teehee! i want to see where this goes!
since it was short, i really dont have much to really say as to how ot improve it. when your next chapter comes out, i will have a better evaluation! keep it up!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! The next chapter is just waiting to be validated, so hopefully it'll be up soon. =]
Quiet In Our Town by the opaleye
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 12]
Summary:
The end of the world comes not from the hand of Lord Voldemort, but an incurable disease. When Britain falls, those that are left must keep on running.
And never stop.
Winner of the 2012 Quicksilver Quill Award for Best Alternate Universe!
Wow! I don't know what to say! You built it up so much- and then I had to laugh at the end! It all started from that small bite from the Snorcack, or whatever that stupid creature was. Ha! See, Xeno, they can certainly wipe the world of something!
This story felt very "I am Legend"ish
Author's Response: Thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Her Eyes by Sly Severus
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: As Severus Snape lies dying, he stares into the eyes of the woman he's loved all his life.
I really enjoyed reading this in PA and now I still love it here! It's not too short! :) how did you get it updated so fast? My poem has been in the queue for nine days...
I especially enjoyed the last line- its comforting to know that he got to see her again after he died.
~Nagini Riddle
Author's Response: Thanks for the review and the crit in PA. I also love to think that Severus gets to see Lily again. Even after she's gone, he dedicates his entire life to her.
