#bold world

[jamesirius]

“How do you know private security wizards?” asked Astoria. Blaise shrugged. “My mother has made a lot of enemies in the past. She knows how to protect herself. “Right,” said Astoria, glancing at Pansy. “I guess that happens when you murder all your husbands.” Blaise laughed, getting to his feet, and stopped by Astoria’s couch to tweak her braid, making her bat at him in annoyance. “Don’t speak on things you don’t know anything about, Greengrass.” Astoria smiled up at him. “But that’s my favorite thing to do.”

BOLD WORLD: a post-war murder mystery

[jamesirius]

“What if they accost me at the Leaky Cauldron?” “Then you tell them to fuck off. Not in those words,” said Daphne hastily, walking back around to the wardrobe. “No cursing in public, either. And no calling people mudbloods.” “I don’t call people mudbloods,” said Astoria, offended. “Well, you really should, considering the type of riffraff you hang out with.” “Riffraff?” Astoria repeated. “I think you’re spending too much time with Mother.”

BOLD WORLD: a post-war murder mystery

[jamesirius]

BOLD WORLD

HARRY POTTER/ASTORIA GREENGRASS after the murder of marcus flint and the implication of her werewolf best friend in the crime, astoria greengrass sets out to solve the mystery. unfortunately, it’s hard to do so with the aurors on your case. > read latest chapter here > read chapter one here

chapter twenty-seven: painting secrets

“Astoria!” Daphne looked startled—and guilty. “Why aren’t you in your room?” “I fell asleep on the couch,” said Astoria, which was at least true. She sent her sister a pointed look. “It’s past midnight. Where were you?” “I was out,” said Daphne stiffly, pulling off her high-heeled boots and shoving them in her shoe cupboard. “Out where?” “None of your business.” Daphne ran a hand through her hair, pulling it all down over one shoulder, and took a deep breath. “It’s late. We should both sleep. It’s a busy day tomorrow.” “Busy day today,” said Astoria. “At least for you. What were you doing wandering around Knockturn?”

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[jamesirius]

I’m really curious about your writing process — you’ve built such a rich, complex world with layered characters and a compelling plot. How much of the story have you written ahead of time, and is everything already mapped out?

Every chapter is such a treat to read. Can’t wait for more!

That is so incredibly kind of you to say, thank you so much! I'm thrilled anyone is interested in my little self-indulgent murder mystery.

Bold World is actually a bit of a departure for me - I used to be scared of writing plotty fics because I would always get stuck on something in the plot and give up in the middle of writing. But this one, I had been wanting to write for... probably about seven years now at this point? My original idea was just "Greengrass sisters but with More Sisters" and at some point it turned into "Astoria has to solve a murder that exposes a lot of the rot in pureblood society" and then things just kept getting added until I had all these subplots in it.

But I was still scared of actually writing and plotting it, so I basically had to force myself to sit down and write out a comprehensive outline. Definitely couldn't have done it without @aebbeswriting and @goldcranes' help either. Essentially I mapped out what I need in every chapter (reveals, buildup, etc) ahead of time before I started actually writing. And it changes of course as I add in more subplots and little things or certain scenes don't do what I needed them to do for the plot etc.

So yeah basically I have an entire 5k google doc of just planning, backstory notes, a comprehensive outline, etc. It's very intense. And I try to write about 10 chapters ahead although I've fallen behind and I haven't finished ch32 yet... hopefully soon though!

Sorry that was probably way more info than you needed but thank you for asking regardless!

[jamesirius]

BOLD WORLD harry potter/astoria greengrass after the murder of marcus flint and the implication of her werewolf best friend in the crime, astoria greengrass sets out to solve the mystery. unfortunately, it's hard to do so with the aurors on your case. > read chapter twenty-four here > read chapter one here

chapter twenty-four: new traditions

Percy Weasley was tall, thin, and instantly suspicious of her, frowning from behind wire-rimmed glasses. “You’re working on your mother’s campaign, aren’t you?” “Perce,” said Charlie, throwing an arm around his brother. “No work talk today. It’s George’s engagement party, for Merlin’s sake.” “And for what it’s worth, I’m sure Astoria is more of a nuisance than a help to my mother,” added Penelope with a laugh. “Hey,” said Astoria. “That’s… probably true.” Percy still looked suspicious, but let it go.

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[jamesirius]

THE HOUSE OF GREENGRASS: helena greengrass ↣ 1974, slytherin, head girl. married to huxley bulstrode. penelope greengreass ↣ 1978, slytherin, artist. engaged to george weasley. daphne greengrass ↣ 1980, slytherin, political publicist, queen bee. astoria greengrass ↣ 1981, slytherin, winged horse trainer, former knockturn girl. read more

[jamesirius]

ASTORIA GREENGRASS - pureblood / slytherin / born 1981 / winged horse trainer

“What about Daniel?” “We’re looking for him,” Potter said lightly, as if he were discussing the chances of rain. “Just to ask some questions. But he hasn’t been seen in days. We thought you might know where he is.” Astoria bit back her first response, then her second, even ruder one. “Why do you need to ask him questions? Has he done something wrong?” Potter’s lips quirked in a half-smile, although it lacked humor. “That’s classified information, I’m afraid.” “Oh.” Astoria nodded solemnly, as if she was just going to accept this. “Well, then, so is everything I know.” “Are you refusing to cooperate?” Finnigan called after her. Astoria shot him a pitying look over her shoulder. “Get a warrant.”

meet astoria in bold world, a murder mystery set in june of 2005