A Conspiracy of Cartographers (2.18)
My plan was to have this up much earlier in the weekend. Sorry. But here it is! So much dialogue, most of it written during bouts of exhaustion. Hope it's coherent.
Excerpt:"They're going to figure it out," insisted Remus. "They're too clever not to ( Read more... )
Excerpt:"They're going to figure it out," insisted Remus. "They're too clever not to ( Read more... )
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The thing I try to keep in mind all the time with Sirius, especially when I'm not quite sure how he'll react to something, is that, at the base of his personality, he is a dog. He's utterly loyal and protective of his people. He craves affection and reassurance. He wants to snuggle, even when the 12yo boy part of his personality doesn't want to admit it. And sometimes he acts without thinking, which might result in him being really sweet, or screwing up and doing something stupid. He's very instinctive, and not given to self-analysis.
Dumbledore's speech... Wtf can a lass say to that except well done! How many people can honestly write a Dumbledore worthy speech on blood supremacy and hate? It was phenomenally good and I was blown away. Well done!Thank you! This was the hardest bit. Dumbledore always is. Writing a credible Dumbledore, especially Dumbledore in full flow, is a huge challenge. I'm surprised I managed it here, ( ... )
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In many ways Sirius is more broken than Remus ever could be. I love his fragility but as you said he is an incredibly loyal dog. *happy sighs* I love him so much, even when he is being an arse.
I have done some of my best work under the influence of wine dear ;)
He can't stand this girl, but we all know how devastated he will one day be over her death.
It really is so sad. I do try not to think past their years at school with ACOC but it is difficult. He will learn to care for her deeply but I'll enjoy his jealously and irritation while it comes heehe.
It's a recipe for intimacy
I love this so much. I cannot wait for future post-moon intimacy! It is something between them and an excellent way of building their relationship outside of the Marauders group. Do you imagine James would go to Remus too?
**HUGS BACK**
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reading this tonight has genuinely made me feel better in a way that I wish I could express in words. I really have felt so down recently, yet one wonderful chapter from you fills me up and makes me smile like nothing else.
I am so happy that I could help in some small way! I hope you feel better soon.
Firstly, the dialogue was utterly flawless. Every word, expression and comment was natural, in character and had me believing I was there standing beside the characters as they spoke to one another.
I was sort of worried about this because there is *so much talking* in this chapter, and I was pretty sleep-deprived when I wrote most of it. I would not let myself sleep until I finished the chapter. The second half was written between about 11:00 PM the night before last and 3:00 PM yesterday. I didn't expect it to take that long. It was really important to me, though, to get it up this weekend, since I know a lot of people here in the US are suffering from holiday blues.
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The feeling is mutual.
I was sort of worried about this because there is *so much talking* in this chapter, and I was pretty sleep-deprived when I wrote most of it. I would not let myself sleep until I finished the chapter.
The dialogue was terrific. Sleep-deprivation works well for you ;)
And Sirius is immediately obedient, like the good puppy he is
I thought of this after I had submitted my review and re-read the chapter. It is such a sexy aspect to their relationship. Even better to see that it has been like this from the platonic stages of their friendship. Of course, now my mind is whirling with naughty possibilities for their less-than-platonic relationship later down the line...
I have plans for James figuring things out, but it's going to be a while
Oblivious indeed. Does this mean James will figure out Sirius's feelings for Remus prior to them getting together?
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That tit bit has got me syked up!!! Poor wee Padfoot. Damn how hard and shit is it to feel like that when that one special person is so far out of reach?! The shittest feeling, let alone adding sexuality into the mix. I really feel for him.
I can only imagine how hard it must be to write the boys as young as they are at the moment but you are definitely getting through it and doing such a marvelous job. They will get older (don't we all...) and when it happens, it is going to be amazing.
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