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@courtinginsanity
*Determinedly twirls on the invisibility cloak. āLetās spread some love, shall we?ā* ššā¤ļøš You are so incredibly talented and we are lucky to have you in this fandom. ššā¤ļøš *Flounces away, melting back into the mist, whispering darkly āI am a cloaked crusader, dark and mysterious, using my powers for good andāoooh, puppy!ā squeals*
When I find you, I will hug you and never let go ššš
Living up to my pen name with this one! I created this giant beat sheet chart thing, based off of Savannah Gilboās wonderful work. I made the boxes the same size as Post-It notes so that I can get tactile with my scenes for Werewolf!Draco (hopefully coming to a FanFiction website near you soon!) and Iām a little turned on, tbh šš
Hi I just finished your Right the Frist Time and I cannot express how much I adored it. Your work is phenomenal and your characterization is so spot on. Read your other works and had my mind blown too LOL. I know it's too much to ask but have you considered writing a threesome fic with Hermione and the Black Bros cause Reggie seemed so interested in her in RtFT and he mentioned the whole bros sharing wives thing LOL and that had me thinking of a fic with that.
Hi lovely! š Right the First Time is AMAZING and I really wish I was the writer behind it, but itās actually the brainchild of the unfairly talented @ms-merlinblack š She might be able to weigh in for you (just putting it out there that Iām down for a threesome... for the record šš)
* āBorrowsā Harryās invisibility cloak once more. He wasnāt using it anyway.* ššā¤ļøš I hope you have an absolutely fantastic weekend, lovely! ššā¤ļøš *Flounces away humming āYouāve Got a Friend in Meā*
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What the 31st of July means to meā¦
Itās Harry Potterās birthday, obviouslyā¦
But itās also the day I left my abusive ex after 4 years of feeling like I wasnāt good enough. That I wasnāt worthy. That I didnāt deserve to be loved.
And now? I have an amazing partner, three happy children, and a whole life of love ahead of me.
The 31st is a rebirth for me, the birth of a magical era in my lifeā¦just as it marked Harryās entrance into the world.
Another weirdly coincidental date is September 1st - it marks the day I signed my first lease on my own since leaving my ex.
If HP taught us anything, itās that things can change in an instant and to varying degrees, we always have control over what happens next in our story.
So on that note, I send this out with a whole heap of love. I hope that where ever you are today, you are happy. And if you arenāt, I hope you find a way to change that.
Happy birthday, Harry š
Happy re-birthday to me š
Another year stronger! šŖš»š
*Swirls the invisibility cloak dramatically while donning it* ššYou are an incredible person. Just thought you should know!ā¤ļøš *Flounces away in an air of mystery and a hint of cinnamon.*
I love you, Mystery Invisibility Cloak Wearer! ššš»ā¤ļø
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
:She looked the same as she had years before, when Draco had foolishly given her so much of himself.
When the war had fallen to the wayside and he had tumbled into her arms.
When so much of him had wanted this
had wanted her.
Or, Draco is on the outside looking in on the life that should have been his.
In which I regret nothing and everything.
Stop šš» what šš» you šš» are šš» doing šš» and šš» read šš» this šš» immediately šš»
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Draco: [to Theo] You donāt understand how stuff works. Ignoring me probably means Grangerās super-interested. In fact, she ignored me so much today, Iām a little worried weāre moving too fast.
This šš»š
HP Concept: The Breakfast Club AU
[Neville:] Dear Mr. Snape, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think youāre crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us - in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brainā¦
[Harry:]Ā ā¦and an athleteā¦
[Luna:] ā¦and a basket caseā¦
[Hermione:] ā¦a princessā¦
[Draco:] ā¦and a criminalā¦
[Neville:] Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.
*Tugs on invisibility cloak (anon mode activated)* ššDonāt forget that you are amazing! Iām so glad to know you. Have a great weekend, you beauty!ā¤ļøš *Flounces away leaving behind glitter and happy thoughts*
Youāre amazing! Thank you!!! ā¤ļøš§”ššššš
So, tomorrow youāll probably be sick of me. Iāll be posting all the pretties that the admins over at @slytherincabal made for me. but in the last four months, Iāve been working hard on some pretty tricky little stories for their insane and mind-boggling competition, Death by Quill. The only regret I have is that I canāt enter next year. This was so fun and pushed me in ways I couldnāt have imagined. I canāt believe this beautiful banner is mine. Thank you to all the incredible admins. This was an incredible ride and I canāt believe any of it. I would do it again tomorrow if I could. Congratulations to everyone who participated, DBQ is NOT for the faint of heart and I enjoyed reading all of your stories so much! I am honored to have my pen name next to yours. Xo - LK
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19213411
Yesssss!!! šš»šš»šš»
COME BACK HERE AND LET ME LOVE YOU
Short Story!
An AU Harry Potter short story I wrote for the perfect @frumpologist
Remus x Hermione
Chapter One
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19489333/chapters/46389733
Thanks to @ladykenz347 for the amazing pretty and your alpha love and support throughout. Beta thanks to @courtinginsanity and special thanks to @niffizzle for reading and giving giving love in advanceš
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
My first Remione and I am in LOVE. L O V E ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Writing again! ššš»āļø
An Open Letter to Negative Reviewers
Let me preface this by saying thank you. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to drop me a comment. We live in a fast-paced world so I do appreciate you choosing to reach out to me when you could be doing something far more worthwhile, like cutting your toenails.
We teach our kids not to give out personal information on the internet to keep them safe, and we teach them about the importance of the block button in a bid to prevent them from becoming another statistic of cyberbullying. When do we teach them not to be the asshole? And for that matter, why is it that I feel like I need to write this open letter to grown women who should know better than to choose nastiness over kindness? Why do we need reminding that if you wouldnāt say it to someoneās face, you shouldnāt be typing it online?
As a fanfiction writer, Iām no stranger to critical reviews and downright horrible comments. The culture weāve cultivated teaches us that we should embrace this meanness, that if we receive a āflameā, thatās how we know weāve āmade itā. While this is well and good in private groups and chats between writer friends, how do we really feel when we lay in bed at night wondering if we should even bother posting the next chapter of the multi-chapter weāve spent months, perhaps even years, planning and writing and editing? At what point did we give our power over to the reader, and should we be demanding it back?
Now let me say that you, dear reader, are absolutely entitled to your opinion. Absolutely. Iāve read fanfiction I donāt likeāhell, Iāve read actual published books I donāt care for. Do I feel the need to tell the author I didnāt like their story? No. Why? Because honestly, I have better things to do with my time. Also, Iām a proud feminist and I believe that as women we should be focused on supporting each other rather than finding reasons to tear each other down. Call me crazy!
Dramione is my home. I feel a little bit like Sybill Trelawney here, standing in the Hogwarts courtyard all teary, begging not to be kicked out of the one place she truly felt like she belonged. Think about that for a second. Think about the analogy and what it representsāthe reality that some of our writers face; this is their home. This is their safe space. You have no right to enter it and attempt to tear it down. Sure, come in and enjoy the warmth and sense of family by all means, but donāt go putting on your fluffy pink cardigan and strutting about like Dolores Umbridge; the world is definitely too small for more than one of her.
āBut itās the internetāwriterās know what theyāre getting into when they post online.ā
We do. And maybe the reason the fandom isnāt even bigger is because potential writers see the shit we deal with on a daily basis and (perhaps wisely) make the decision not to post their work. Reflect for a moment. You may actually be responsible for someone feeling like they canāt share their craft because of the comments you make online. And you know who that affects? YOU. You, as the reader, are missing out on what could be some of the most amazing Dramione fics, because you are actively discouraging people from either joining the ranks of Dramione writers, or continuing to produce Dramione stories that you claim to love so much.
Reviews are not there for you to dump unsolicited opinions and advice. If you really want to help a writer improve, PM them and start a conversation. Donāt open with āhey, I think you need to work on these areas of your writingā¦ā Actually get to know them! Tell them what you enjoyed about their story, and then ask if theyād be open to hearing some constructive critique. If you want to offer some solutions, be prepared to offer your services. Donāt dump your opinions on the writer and then walk away; you clearly have knowledge and skills that could be valuable, so offer to beta or alpha.
The Specify and Respect Movement
Iām making it my mission to promote this at every opportunity. This was actually started by a friend of mine and it is so powerful. As writers and readers, we should all adopt it. The S&R movement lets writers signpost whether they are open to constructive criticism or not. It is your responsibility, as readers, to respect the wishes of the writer. So writers, let your readers know if youāre open to concrit or not, that way if you do receive a not-so-nice review, you can refer them back to your request that they donāt offer unkind opinions.
There is no excuse for being nasty. You get to choose your actions and behaviour in life, and no one is forcing you to leave a review at all. There is another human being on the other side of the screen and it is not okay to use your opinion to hurt their feelings. Iāll reiterateāthere is no excuse for being an asshole. Your opinion is not necessary and not helpful, no matter how much you may think otherwise. If you have the knowledge and skills, then use that to make a better decision about how you interact with people you may be able to help. Yes, they made a choice to post their story online, and YOU are making a choice whether or not to be a decent person.
Choose wisely. Ā
My writer sisters
I see you. I see you slaving over that multi-chapter fic that just wonāt come together the way you thought it would, the multi-chapter fic that feels like it will never be done. I see you comparing yourselves to other writers; I see you obsessively checking your emails for reviews. I feel your elation when someone fangirls in your inbox, and my heart breaks along with yours when someone has chosen not to be kind to you and your awesome talent.
Iām here to tell you that you are my sister and I love you and appreciate what you do for this fandom. Without you, there wouldnāt be a fandom, simple as that. You are incredible and amazing, and you deserve to have people read and praise your work.
Letās start a kindness movement. Use S&R, and tell your friends about it. Link it in your response to nasty reviews, and call people out on their bullshit. Donāt answer with emotion, but rather the womanly intelligence that can only come from being a powerful freaking goddess. Find your friends and support them with a fierce fire; lean on them for support when you need it.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by a negative review, please reach out to me. Iām happy to chat, to help you cultivate a response, to talk to you until 3am when the tears have finally stopped. We are a family and I will support you with everything I am.
If I can leave you with one final, parting thought, I want you to remember something: Hermione wouldnāt take this crap, and neither should you.
Love always,
CourtingInsanity xx
Link to S&R movement: http://malreviews.blogspot.com/p/the-s-movement.html
The Auction - Chapter 1
Hermione turned down an empty corridor, rubble pushed into the corners. Sheād never seen the castle this ghostly.
Dead.
Voices down a side hall. Hermione pressed herself against the wall, cold stones against her back, and peeked around the corner.
Two blond heads.
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Read Chapter 1 here
Artwork by @nikitajobson
NOT A DRILL
Coming June 5th...
In the wake of the Dark Lordās triumph over Harry Potter, the defeated must learn their new place. Hermione Granger, former Golden Girl, has been captured and reduced to human chattel. Sold to the highest bidder as the top prize at an auction of Order members and sympathizers, she is thrust into the rabid, waiting hands of Death Eaters. But despite the horrors of Voldemortās new world, helpāand hopeāseem to arise from the most unlikely of places.
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Part 3 of the Rights and Wrongs series. Read Part 1 here.
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Is it June 5 yet??? ššš
