REC: hd_worldcup (Team Fanon, Team Epilogue)
Team Epilogue:
Take A Sad Song (And Make It Better) by
femmequixotic (NC-17, HP/DM)
The last thing Harry wants is to lose his kids.
This story is so beautiful and true. You read it and believe every word of it. The whole divorce was handled so well...I've never seen in done like this in a story before.
Furthermore, everyone is true to their character. The kids, how they reacted to the divorce, especially James. Scorpius, never saw him portrayed like this, I really liked him. And Ron, I adore your Ron, that was the perfect reaction for him. I also really liked it that you had Hermione stick with Harry even when she was disappointed. The way your portrayed Ginny was really realistic...when she says to Harry that she wants to hurt him I can so believe her! Hell, we saw George, Snape and McGonagall only once and I liked them.
I really liked the opening scene. I could vividly imagine middle aged Harry sitting on the floor, drinking, smoking and staring up at the ceiling. I also really liked Harry's flat blowing up because this is something that doesn't happen all the time, But I absolutely adored Godric and was really sad that you had to kill him...this line was truly heartbreaking "His hand shook. "He-" He broke off, voice tight. "Stupid dog," he whispered, and he pulled away."
This story was really made of awesome and there are still about thousands things I could say. Really great, realistic, fantastic story!
Team Fanon:
What Could Have Been (And What Was) by
amanuensis1 (R, HP/DM)
Neither epilogue-compliant nor EWE; seven separate demonstrations that you can't stop the signal.
This story is absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen this style done before (I loved the backwards structure!) but for me it is the ultimate proof that H/D can exist after DH and that they can get together at any time of their lives. The last section was so perfect and little Teddy...loved him! The scene where Draco showed up in a bathrobe at Harry's house...soo funny! And I really loved Harry's fascination with Draco's mouth and smile in each section.
Take A Sad Song (And Make It Better) by
femmequixotic (NC-17, HP/DM)
The last thing Harry wants is to lose his kids.
This story is so beautiful and true. You read it and believe every word of it. The whole divorce was handled so well...I've never seen in done like this in a story before.
Furthermore, everyone is true to their character. The kids, how they reacted to the divorce, especially James. Scorpius, never saw him portrayed like this, I really liked him. And Ron, I adore your Ron, that was the perfect reaction for him. I also really liked it that you had Hermione stick with Harry even when she was disappointed. The way your portrayed Ginny was really realistic...when she says to Harry that she wants to hurt him I can so believe her! Hell, we saw George, Snape and McGonagall only once and I liked them.
I really liked the opening scene. I could vividly imagine middle aged Harry sitting on the floor, drinking, smoking and staring up at the ceiling. I also really liked Harry's flat blowing up because this is something that doesn't happen all the time, But I absolutely adored Godric and was really sad that you had to kill him...this line was truly heartbreaking "His hand shook. "He-" He broke off, voice tight. "Stupid dog," he whispered, and he pulled away."
This story was really made of awesome and there are still about thousands things I could say. Really great, realistic, fantastic story!
Team Fanon:
What Could Have Been (And What Was) by
amanuensis1 (R, HP/DM)
Neither epilogue-compliant nor EWE; seven separate demonstrations that you can't stop the signal.
This story is absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen this style done before (I loved the backwards structure!) but for me it is the ultimate proof that H/D can exist after DH and that they can get together at any time of their lives. The last section was so perfect and little Teddy...loved him! The scene where Draco showed up in a bathrobe at Harry's house...soo funny! And I really loved Harry's fascination with Draco's mouth and smile in each section.