In the Eyes of Others by Vindictus Viridian
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 407]
Summary: Severus has never seen the appeal of repetition, particularly of things that ended badly the first time. In his life, he has kept one pet, owned one broom, and had one close friend.
Winner of Mod Quicksilver Quill for Best Novel! Thanks, all!
Rating and warnings do not apply to all chapters; I just didn't want anyone hooked and then shocked.
Wow, this was amazing. It must have taken so much time and hard work to research and make sure your story was weaving in properly to cannon; create a whole new compelling story line that not only fit, but added more depth and dimension to the original story and the characters than even the books were able to do; and to make the whole thing interesting and exciting to read, despite the reader knowing what is going to happen in the end. The characterization was so realistic, you made it look easy--all the characters sounded exactly like themselves; and the pacing of the plot was so interesting, I could barely pause to contemplate what I had read because I wanted to keep reading--(which is of course a hallmark of the HP books, themselves).
At first, I wondered why you started with an alternate universe, then realized that you had written this before the seventh book even came out, which makes this even more amazing. Out of curiosity, what did you think of book-Snape versus your-Snape?
Finally, I know I touched on this earlier, but it's worth mentioning again. Your Snape felt so much more like a real person to me than the one in the books, and his self-awareness is so heartbreakingly accurate, except for the one time he says: "If I had allowed myself to love her". He did love her, he just never allowed himself to be happy. That part makes you feel so sorry for him.
I could go on and on (I just spent two days worth of free time reading this, and enjoyed every second of it.)...but I hope you write more novels and post them up, this was a pleasure, and a privilege to read.
Thank you. :)
The Phoenix Speaks by Slian Martreb
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 6]
Summary: Fawkes reflects.
Defying The Hayflick Limit by Seren
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Greatness required courage beyond that of any mundane Gryffindor.Tom Riddle will gain a new facet of immortality, an army, and the Dementors will have new children to spawn.
ooh...chilling and creeeepyyy.....but very well written. YIKES!
Slings and Arrows by Clare Mansfield
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: "Look...at...me" As Snape's life leaves him in the Shrieking Shack he reflects on the decisions that have led to this moment, and the love for a woman he could never quite forget. Post DH.
interesting! well taken :) i like the philosophy of it, too.
The Seven Potters by Gmariam
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 20]
Summary: 
Harry is about to leave the Burrow for the final time when his six doppelgangers give him something to think about. Set during book seven and based on the chapter of the same name, but having little to do with it, really.
Winner, Quicksilver Quill award for Best Humour story.
loved this!
Author's Response: I'm glad! Thank you so much for the review! ~Gina :)
Taking Direction by WeasleyMom
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 109]
Summary: What if the characters in the Harry Potter films were portrayed—not by actors—but by the book versions of themselves, as created by Rowling? How might things unfold on that set? What would the characters think of the changes made from the stories they’d already lived out… to the ones written for the script?
This fic is a series of one-shots, posted as chapters, each from the perspective of a different character who is dealing with the changes occurring between the book and the script.
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Holy Movie Canon, Batman! This fic won the 2011 Quicksilver Quill Award for Best Chaptered Humor Story. Thanks so, so much!
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These one-shots are hilarious! What an interesting idea!! And it provides a much needed release of frustration that I'm sure many felt during the films. :)
Author's Response: Aw, thanks! So glad you enjoyed it! More to come!
Forever Entwined by lucca4
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 17]
Summary:
From the first time Rose Weasley saw Scorpius Malfoy on the Hogwarts Express, she knew they were fated to be enemies. At least, that was the plan. But as the years went on, she found that it was easier said than done. The gap between who she was and who her family wanted her to be was always widening. Her life becomes a tangled web of mistakes and regrets as she finds herself drawn to the one boy she was told to hate, until finally she makes a choice. A choice that might have just lost her the only one who had always been there for her…
really well done--a beautiful love story in vignettes; love the style and the characterization!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Your review made my day :) xx Ariana
Not Alone by The_Real_Hermione
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 13]
Summary: Teddy Lupin appears to be surrounded by love and happiness, yet sometimes death and loneliness overshadow everything he does.
Aww...poor teddy. Very well written! I could imagine him going to the shrieking shack, though I never thought of it before.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for posting a review! I think Teddy would feel really connected to the shrieking shack, because in my head canon, Harry would have told Teddy everything about his parents (so Teddy didn't have the hero complex problem Harry had with his own father), so Teddy would have felt especially connected to his father in the shrieking shack. I'm glad that was believable. Thanks again for reviewing!
~Katrina
Peace and Quiet by Simply Being
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 15]
Summary: “And quite honestly,” he turned away from the painted portraits, thinking now only of the four-poster bed lying waiting for him in Gryffindor Tower, and wondering whether Kreacher might bring him a sandwich there, “I’ve had enough trouble for a life time.”*
In search of some peace and quiet, The Gryffindor boys are reunited after the Final Battle.
*Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, page 749, American edition
Nominated for Best General Story in the Quicksilver Quills 2011!
wow, i got goosebumps. (the good warmth inducing, aww kind). It feels so peaceful! Lovely take on this part of the story. :)
wow, i got goosebumps. (the good warmth inducing, aww kind). It feels so peaceful! Lovely take on this part of the story. :)
Lily's Eyes by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 9]
Summary: Just a short poem, about Lily... and Harry going to Hogwarts, from Snape's POV
Lily's Eyes has been nominated for the Best Poetry Quicksilver Quill award. Thanks so much for the nomination!
Harry's Story in verse by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: As the title says, it's basically the whole story in Limerick form. Hope you like it.
Really cool! I like the rhythm in this one; very catchy.
Neville's Song by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: A story about Neville and the thoughts that may have led him to the hero he eventually proved himself to be.
another really good one :) i feel like my comments are getting repetitive.
A Phoenix Cries by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 6]
Summary: Dumbledore's thoughts just before his death.
A Phoenix Cries has been nominated for the Best Poetry Quicksilver Quill award. Thanks so much for the nomination!
WOW! This is the BEST poem that I've read on here. Most of them get so vague and abstract and boring, I always end up disappointed. This was great!! It paints the perfect picture and the words flow so smoothly and easily. I love the last line. Great work!! :)
Snape's Death by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Snape's thoughts in his final moments.
aw :) You have a really great ability to transfer the emotions that were there in the chapter into poetry form. That's really hard to do, and yet you make it look so easy.
Summary: Sirius' POV after the death of Lily and James, and his incarceration.
amazing! you've renewed my faith in fan-fiction poetry!! :D
Vigilance! by XenaTwin
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Mad-Eye Moody's last thoughts, as he prepares to lead Harry and his protectors away from the Dursley's home.
Wow, this even sounds like him!! This is really great!! :)
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
Have you no pity on my tear ducts!!?!??!
Seriously, though. Very well done. My favorite part was the giraffe thing. I just wanted to give George a hug the whole time. And magic Fred back to life.
You wrote it in a way that made it so realistic, touching and honest.
But now go write something funny. Please.
Author's Response: Nope.
Giraffes are pretty awesome so I can see why you liked that part. More giraffes in life would be lovely. But anyway, thank you for reading and reviewing and I'm pretty sure we can find a way to hug George. Somehow. Maybe just hug your computer and hope he can feel it or something?
Wind's Nocturne by Acacia Carter
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 13]
Summary: 
There is magic the likes of which humans can barely remember and seldom experience. There is, however, a handful of men privileged enough to experience a part of it: the Dryad's Consorts.
Written for the last third of Madame Alex's Character Triathalon!
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Many thanks to Maple for the beta; I couldn't see myself sending this one to anyone else.
Anything you recognise is JKR's. Anything you don't recognise is possibly mine, but probably JKR's.
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Wood-nymphs, more commonly known as Dryads, are first and last mentioned in the Potterverse by Fleur in Goblet of Fire. In Greek mythology, these cunning magical creatures are entirely female, and must capture and seduce human men in order to bear daughters and heirs to their forests. In other works of literature they are described as bold and highly territorial, with voracious, er, "appetite" for particular intimate activities. So, basically a shy Herbologist's every fantasy...
Wow, this is so amazing! I was so mesmerized by what was happening, and I loved the philosophy and magic behind it!!
Summary: The trio's friendship hangs in the balance when one of them makes an unexpected move on another. Trio friendship fluff.
heeeheehee...ok, this cheered me up quite a bit :) lol, wizards don't know about CPR! :)
Author's Response: See? I do think of your tear ducts. Thanks for reading and reviewing this as well :)
