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Penname: Equinox Chick [ Contact]
Real name: Carole
Member Since: 05/10/08
Website:
Beta-reader: No
Status: Member
What can I say. I’m a grown woman living in London with a husband, kids, and a job, but I’m obsessed with a teenage wizard and his friends.
Am I mad?
Probably
Do I care?
Hell no!
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.
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.
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.
Fanfiction on the boards
The Lions of Gryffindor
A Marauder era fic written from James, Lily and Sirius' persepective. It starts from just after Harry is yanked out of the Pensieve by Snape. It will track The Marauders through their remaining years at Hogwarts.
Apparently Asleep
A Tonks/Remus fic with a lot of Sirius thrown in. Written mainly from Tonks POV, this begins when she's six years old.
Five Weeks
Written for Round 7 of The Gauntlet this is another Tonks fic based around the five weeks following Sirius death to Harry's arrival at The Burrow.
You dance divinely, Mr Weasley
This story was written for thr 2008 Winter Snows Challenge. The Weasley in question is George. It is a Post-Hogwarts one-shot.
Summer's Heat.
A chaptered fic about Sirius Black based on the two months he spent in sunnier climes with Buckbeak. A Sirius Black/OC fic with a Professors rating (probably!)
Love at First Strike
This won the Crazy Cupid competition on the MNFF Beta Boards (YAY!). The story is about Angelina Johnson getting hit by one of Cupid's darts. The other arrow does not land where it should...
Snapdragons
Unashamed fluff and written as a birthday present for a friend. A Charlie Weasley/OC romance.
Dean Thomas and the Reiver Curse
Written in response to a prompt for Herbology class, this is a short chaptered fic about Dean searching for his roots. He journeys to Carlisle, Cumbria where he cecomes embroiled in local legend and a curse.
Lavender, blue- A Gryffindor true
Written as a one shot for Characterization class, this is turning into a chaptered fic about Lavender Brown and her last year at Hogwarts.
Wormtail on the Hogwarts Express.
Another one-shot inspired by one (or two) prompts in Herbology class. This is written from Peter's POV and is set in Marauder era.
It Takes a Wolf to Prank a Dog
Written for the Great Hall Apil Fool's Challenge, this is the story of Remus' revenge after Sirius takes advantage just once too often. He has some help, not from his fellow Marauders, but from four girls who call themselves The Harley-Queens.
Every Breath You Take
Written for the Spring Term Written Word Challenge 2009, this story is about Lily Luna Potter and her family as she struggles to cope with the Muggle condition, asthma.
Drowning, not Waving
My first slash fic. This is a story about Oliver Wood. It was written for Characterisation Class on the MNFF beta boards. I had a great deal of help with this from Emma (Amortentia X) and others in the class. I would like people to read this and thing "Mmm, that could happen."
Plot bunnies I'm trying to cage.
The Muggleborn Slytherin - based on a weekly drabble competition.
The Harley-Queens - Carla, Sarah, Amanda and Catherine are two years younger than the Marauders. This will be the story of a lighthearted bet that has dark consequences. Sarah is my OC in Summer's Heat. They've also invaded the April Fool's Day Challenge to help Moony.
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Summary: After decades of hatred, a friendship begins...
Severus Snape wakes up after Nagini's bite in a hospital bed. He is dead, of that there is no doubt, but he cannot move on as the others who fell in battle have.
Why?
I am Equinox Chick from Hufflepuff and this is my entry in the November in-house banner/story challenge.
Author's Note: For this competiition, the writers in Hufflepuff picked banners designed by other Puffs and wrote a story based on the picture, title and catchphrase. The banner I chose was by Terri (mudbloodproud).
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling. I think it's safe to assume that you all know that.
I am indebted to the truly wonderful (and QSQ award winning) Emma (Amortentia x) who has beta'd this fic. Not only did she sort out my punctuation, but she had some extremely good suggestions throughout the story.
Summary: In September 1991, Karis McLaggan receives a commission to paint the portrait of the powerful Tiberius Crouch. As the painting develops, so does their relationship.
But does Tiberius really understand Karis' intent?
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff and this is my entry for the Lofty Learning Challenge: The Science of Portraiture.
NB - The purpose of this challenge was to write a monologue so the conversation is all from Karis' point of view.
Many thanks to Colores/Fresca for beta'ing this and making very helpful suggestions.
Categories: Mystery Genre:
Warnings: Character Death
Word count: 5217 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 11/07/09 Updated: 11/07/09
Summary: When Lavender Brown returns to Hogwarts for her seventh year, she knows things will be hard. Professor Dumbledore’s death has scared everybody, and with her Muggle-born mother in hiding, she makes a promise to her father to stay safe.
But to stay safe she must ignore her instincts and turn her back on her friends.
I am Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff and this story has been written for for Spring term Characterisation class over at the beta boards.
Due to plot developments, this fic has changed rating (now Professors).
This is a Lavender Brown/Blaise Zabini story, but also concerns that last year at Hogwarts when the Trio were a'hunting Horcruxes.
Thank you to Laura (bookofsecrets) and Terri (mudbloodproud) for beta'ing the first chapter, Alyssa (Harry4lif) for the second and Emma (Amortentia x) for taking over the reins.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling. I doubt that surprises anyone.
Summary: Apparating to Hogsmeade from his Uncle Alphard's funeral, Sirius Black is expecting to see his friends already ensconced in the Three Broomsticks. They'd promised that they'd help him send off his favourite uncle in style. But after a ridiculous prank, the Marauders are stuck in detention, leaving Sirius alone and contemplating lilies.
Will anyone else raise a glass to Alphard?
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling and I doubt that surprises you.
Thank you to Kara (Karaley Dargen) for beta'ing this story.
Categories: Marauder Era Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 2235 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 10/19/09 Updated: 10/19/09
Summary: Relishing a moment's peace at the end of the day, Andromeda Tonks sits and talks to her family. They may only be photographs, but still she chats and shares her life with them. But how can they help when Teddy runs home in an uncharacteristic rage after playing with Muggle friends in the park?
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff writing for the Halloween Challenge, Halloween Explained prompt in the Great Hall Challenge.
Thank you to Emma (Amortentia x) for beta'ing this story.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, but I doubt that surprises you.
Claimer: I am, like Ted Tonks, a fan of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Categories: Post-Hogwarts Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 2295 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 10/16/09 Updated: 10/16/09
Summary:  It is June 1976 and The Marauders are at the top of their game. From the outside they look to have everything.But appearances, as the saying goes, can be deceptive.
James is discovering that not everything in life is his for the taking. Sirius knows he will have to defy his formidable family. Remus lives in constant fear of his life beyond Hogwarts. As for Peter... Well, Peter is struggling to live up to his friends.
The ties of friendship are strong, but war is raging and with a dark power rising those ties will inevitably fray.
Added to the mix is an adversary called Severus Snape, some lost House Points, a prank or two and a whole lot of Lily.
This is a Marauder tale.
This is a story of what made them special.
This is a story of why it started to go wrong for The Lions of Gryffindor.
OH MY GOOD GODRIC! Lions of Gryffindor won the 2009 QSQ for Best Marauders' Era Story. Amazed and incredibly grateful to those who nominated, judged and have beta'd this fic. THANK YOU.
Categories: Marauder Era Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 55512 Chapters: 13 Completed: No
Published: 09/10/08 Updated: 10/06/09
Summary: When Isla Black is instructed to accompany her brother, Phineas, and his wife, Ursula, to Burma, she does not argue. A daughter of the House of Black, she is not allowed to argue or venture any opinions. She will marry ... and marry well.
But Burma is not England, and the stifling etiquette of the pureblood society has been left behind.
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff writing for the Lofty Learning Challenge: How to Charm Snakes.
Thank you to Apurva for beta'ing this tale.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling and cannot take credit for any of the characters and names you recognise in this fic.
Categories: Historical Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 5761 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 10/04/09 Updated: 10/04/09
Summary: Nymphadora Tonks lives under a shadow. Both her cousin and her aunt are in Azkaban believed to be in league with Voldemort. She knows Bellatrix deserves to be there- but Sirius?
Remus Lupin is an outsider. He’d once had three good friends- now two are dead and the third has been locked up for murder and betrayal.
They had met once before, when she was a child, but as Tonks grows up they find themselves thrown together- far too closely for Remus’ comfort. He’s always yearned for a normal life but knows that is impossible. Can Tonks convince him that he deserves happiness?
Nominated for a 2009 QSQ award in the Best canon Romance category. Thank you.
Summary: At school Peter Pettigrew was somebody. He was a Gryffindor, a Marauder and an Animagus. Peter Pettigrew was special. He would have died for his friends ... at school.
But what happens when he leaves the haven of Hogwarts? Peter is no longer one of four, but a man alone working at the Ministry. And with his friends caught up in life or death situations, is it any wonder that Wormtail gets overlooked.
This is the untold story of Peter's treachery.
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff writing for The Untold Story Challenge in the Great Hall on the Beta Forums
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, and whilst I would very much like to own Sirius and Remus (although she can keep Peter), I don't.
Thank you to Lexi (Harry Rulz) for beta'ing this fic for me. It really is appreciated.
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Summary: September the First, nineteen-sixty-two, is the day Molly Prewett has been looking forward to more than any other day. This is the day she'll join her brothers at Hogwarts. But what if she's not really a witch? What if she can't get through the barrier? What if no one will talk to her? And which House will she be Sorted into?
I am Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff, and this is my entry for the Hufflepuff Back to School Challenge.
Thank you Lexi (Harry_Rulz) for beta'ing this in record time.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, Jasper Fforde, Agatha Christie or even Jane Austen.
The quotation at the beginning of this story is by Ralph Waldo Emerson
** indicates a line taken directly from the Harry Potter series.
Summary: It is April 1976, and Minerva McGonagall sits in her office, arranging biscuits on a plate. She knows she faces a stormy afternoon because today is the day she has to advise her four most troublesome students on their future. They call themselves the Marauders; they think they want the same thing, but Minerva knows that the differences between them will not work in everyone's favour. And so, she steels herself for a very difficult day.
This is Equinox Chick submitting her final for the MWPP class.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, but I doubt that shocks you.
This story is very much a prequel to The Lions of Gryffindor, but either can be read without knowledge of the other.
In shock at the nomination for a 2009 QSQ award.
Categories: Marauder Era Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 2719 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 08/14/09 Updated: 08/14/09
Summary: With her fortieth birthday approaching, Lavender Brown is seized with panic when she discovers her friends have a surprise party planned. Having declared herself permanantly thirty-nine, she does the only thing a grown woman can do when confronted with her age -- she does a runner. Apparating to King's Cross, she ends up on a train where she's surprised to meet a face from the past.
Will she confront her past and face up to her age? More importantly, will she return in time for the champagne?
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff, and this is my entry for the Bookbasilisk 'Life Begins at Forty' challenge.
Thank you very much to Heather (MorganRay), Rose (Russia Snow) and Alyssa (Harry4lif) for their help in beta'ing this tale. Yes, three betas - I am greedy.
Categories: Post-Hogwarts Genre:
Warnings: Mild Profanity
Word count: 4365 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 08/12/09 Updated: 08/12/09
Summary: Everyone knows Oliver Wood. He's the seventh year Gryffindor obsessed with Quidditch. But why is he so focused? What drives him on? And how will he cope when the Dementors get too close to his Seeker, and Diggory catches the Snitch?
Shutting himself in the changing room showers, Oliver cannot bring himself to visit Harry in the hospital wing, for the Dementors have released long repressed horrors in his own life. Will he finally face the reality of his life and obsession?
This is Equinox Chick submitting her final for the Characterisation class on the MNFF beta boards.
I would like to thank Emma (Amortentia X) for her invaluable help in beta'ing this tale. She not only corrected my horrible punctuation but helped a great deal with characterisation. I would also like to thank fgweasley, inspirations, eternalangel, Electronic Quillster and luinrina for their suggestions in class. Last but most definitely not least - thank you, Prof Haylee for allocating me Oliver Wood!
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, but I doubt you're surprised by that.
** indicates a line taken from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
The opening lines are taken from a Stevie Smith poem called 'Not Waving, but Drowning.'
Nominated for a 2009 QSQ award in the Best Same Sex Pairing category. Thank you.
Summary: The waiting room at St Mungo's is a dreary place. Ginny knows it better than many people, for she spends her days there waiting -- and hoping.
This is Equinox Chick from Hufflepuff writing for the extra credit One Floo over the Fwoopers Nest category in the Bookbasilisk Summer Challenge.
I would like to thank Apurva (DracoGurlFurever) for beta'ing this for me and making some great suggestions.
I am not JK Rowling - I doubt that shocks you.
Summary: A poem about the first task of the Triwizard Cup, held at Beauxbatons Academie in 2017.
This is connected to my fic 'Chasing the Scoop'. The journalist is Lavender Brown and the three champions are Jeunefleur - for Beauxbatons, Grindelwald - for Durmstrang, and Victoire Weasley - for Hogwarts.
I am not JK Rowling; I doubt that has shocked anyone here.
Categories: Poetry Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 192 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 08/05/09 Updated: 08/05/09
Summary: When Harry broke into Dolores Umbridge's office to demand answers from Sirius and Remus, he little knew this would be the last proper conversation he would have with his godfather.
But what of the two that were left staring into the fire?
For Moony and Padfoot, it is a chance to re-live old times -- a chance to answer those questions long put aside.
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff and this is my entry for the Bookbasilisk Summer Challenge - Gift of the Gab.
Many thanks to Afifa and MorganRay for beta'ing this story. I would also like to thank Miss K for some constructive comments she made about an earlier draft.
Disclaimer You know the drill. I am not JK Rowling. I doubt that's come as a huge surprise, but I thought I should let you know.
Categories: General Fics Genre:
Warnings: Mild Profanity
Word count: 2097 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 07/24/09 Updated: 07/24/09
Summary: Twelve years after three of his friends have died, and another has been incarcerated, Remus Lupin is drifting. Unable to pursue a long-term career due to his lycanthropy, he has finally found work in a dragon reserve in Romania. He is accepted here and begins to find a kind of peace. But one day something happens that threatens this calm existence, and the other workers are calling Remus Lupin -- diavol.
I am Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff writing for the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament.
Categories: General Fics Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 4668 Chapters: 2 Completed: Yes
Published: 06/01/09 Updated: 06/06/09
Summary: Hermione Weasley (nee Granger) was always top of the class. Everything she needed to know she found out from books.
But no book can help her bond with her child. Will a chance encounter with a stranger will put her back on the right path?
Categories: Post-Hogwarts Genre:
Warnings: None
Word count: 1645 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 05/14/09 Updated: 05/14/09
Summary: "When Karis was just seventeen years of age,
She left Hogwarts for a life on the stage."
A poem about a canon character's very famous mother!
Categories: Poetry Genre:
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Word count: 371 Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Published: 05/02/09 Updated: 05/02/09
Summary: Two reporters. One Story.
Lee Jordan, former Potterwatch stalwart has been reduced to working for Sourcery Sounds Radio. When Digby Smyth says jump – Lee says ‘How high?’ What he wants is his own radio station again but first he must travel to Beauxbatons Ecole de Magic to report on the Triwizard Tournament.
Lavender Brown is the best the Daily Prophet has. She’s made it because she’s bloody good at her job despite the reputation that has followed her from her Hogwarts days. She’s looking forward to reporting on every aspect of the Tournament – especially when a former crush appears.
This is the story of two reporters following one story – The Triwizard Cup at Beauxbatons.
I am Equinox Chick reporting for Hufflepuff in the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament.
I'm not JK Rowling but I doubt you're shocked by that particular scoop
Thank you Alyssa (Harry4lif) for beat'ing this story.
Categories: Post-Hogwarts Genre:
Warnings: Mild Profanity
Word count: 2601 Chapters: 1 Completed: No
Published: 04/27/09 Updated: 04/27/09
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