May you two go on collaborating for many years! This was, as usual, simply delightful. It's also, like Price, very much a London fic; it could not be set anywhere else.
I liked Harry's reaction when he realised he might be gay, very realistic. And Snape's bewilderment at how important Harry has become for him, so quickly.
Oh, I hope so as well! I'm very glad that you liked it! Glad to hear that the London setting showed up so vividly. It was such a delight to research with Sinick and write for Price, I couldn't resist reusing it for something else.
The scene with drunk 'normal bloke' Harry was all Sinick's idea and her work (I didn't think I could write a drunk character believably so she stepped in and tried it), and she did wonders with it. I kept chuckling at the poor kid and his disjointed, frantic thoughts.
Snape's revelation snuck up on him unnoticed, sort of like Harry did. :)
This story was such a joy to put together. Thank you very much for reading and replying!
I loved it very, very much. You have such excellent characterisations and writing styles and, well, everything. You know, I haven't actually read price of Magic yet - there never seems to be any time, though I've wanted to for a while. Maybe on sunday ;)
Also, we studied that sonnet in... year 9? Something like that. I liked it. ^_^
Glad to hear that! Thank you. Our writing styles seem to blend well together; it's very fun to experiment with them. Price? Uh-oh, here goes your Sunday. That monster is pretty long. ;)
I never really heard or read that sonnet until Sinick linked me to the recording of it and then we just had to include it in the story. It really suited Severus' character.
There are so many things I love about this story. You two are so talented! There are lots of brilliant touches you've managed to incorporate into this.
I loved Severus reading the sonnet (Alan's rendition of this is superb, and has long been a favourite of mine), and the fact that Harry is so turned on by "the voice"; the little references you've included to Price of Magic; and also to the real world HP world. Absolutely perfect.
I could go on and on, but I'm running out of superlatives.
Thank you for sharing such a clever, enjoyable, imaginative and sexy story.
Ohh, thank you! For the rec and for the comment. And for noticing all the little tidbits we incorporated into the story. It's been a few weeks since we had it almost done and I really couldn't wait for the moment when we could post it and share it with others. Ever since we began writing it I was addicted to the simple idea behind Commonplace Magic. :) Glad to hear that you like it as well.
Once again I read a story of the fabulous duo and once again it's fabulous! Can you two write not fabulous things? :)
Thank you, guys! It was a lovely and very re-read-worthy story. I'll stop here and leave the rest for the upcoming rec, or you'll think I'm a parrot.
One thing: Severus was all man, rawboned and gaunt, so very different from any other lover Harry had ever had -- after Harry's multiple complaints about girls dumping him after two dates, his sudden experience looks contradictory to everything else you told us about it: Severus' reaction, Harry's own words etc.
Just thought I'd add a bit :) Two things: one that made me laugh out loud was when Harry said Severus was a robot and put three fingers into the wall plug to recharge (btw, in Russia the plugs have two hols, now three, which is always a bother when in London 'cos I have to borrow plugs at reception to charge my phone, player etc). And the thing that made me breathe in and forget to breath out, this is how literally breathtaking it was, when Severus had a long list to say to Harry but instead said, "I want you so much."
Off to bed with me or I'll stay quoting it till morning.
Ahha! 'Robot' was my addition, er, somewhat. I couldn't resist going wild with utterly Muggle references since I actually could do so in this case. I did use 'two fingers' at first. Don't ask about my reasoning, I think I kept making Russia = entire Europe association. Sinick quickly caught me there though, and I'm thankful for that, otherwise, oh, my face would be red for not thinking of such a simple thing afterwards.
I think that the second scene was a joint effort between the two of us as well. When I was looking over Sinick's initial draft for it, she had most of the dialogue already there but had it defined (in Severus' mind) as seductive speech, but to me it really did not sound like one. Severus was simply telling the truth there, and I really wanted to emphasise that part. That he was brutally honest. :)
Have a good night. And eee, we can never have enough quotes. :D Thanks again for the rec.
*blush* If things aren't, then they need more editing. ;)
You're very welcome, PJ. I was all grinning when I saw your rec on my f-list. Thank you!
Ah, about Harry's rather ambiguous history... er, well, even though things never lasted past the third date for the poor kid, doesn't mean he haven't had some wild _first_ dates in the past. ;) Although you won't get any details out of him on the subject.
But yes, that makes sense. I checked with Sinick and we tweaked it slightly. Thanks for bringing it up.
Oh, lovely, lovely! This is smooth as silk. And the AU setting makes them so fresh that I fall in love with this pairing all over again. Thank you so much for this. It's simply lush, sensual, and heart-filling.
Thanks, Cordelia! For this comment and for all the wonderful things you said in your rec. AUs are tougher to write since you have to justify to the reader your use of a new setting as well as keep the main characters very real and very recogniseable since they don't have a familiar environment to fall back on. Glad we managed to keep these two in character and stay true to the pairing.
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I liked Harry's reaction when he realised he might be gay, very realistic. And Snape's bewilderment at how important Harry has become for him, so quickly.
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The scene with drunk 'normal bloke' Harry was all Sinick's idea and her work (I didn't think I could write a drunk character believably so she stepped in and tried it), and she did wonders with it. I kept chuckling at the poor kid and his disjointed, frantic thoughts.
Snape's revelation snuck up on him unnoticed, sort of like Harry did. :)
This story was such a joy to put together. Thank you very much for reading and replying!
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Also, we studied that sonnet in... year 9? Something like that. I liked it. ^_^
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I never really heard or read that sonnet until Sinick linked me to the recording of it and then we just had to include it in the story. It really suited Severus' character.
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There are so many things I love about this story. You two are so talented! There are lots of brilliant touches you've managed to incorporate into this.
I loved Severus reading the sonnet (Alan's rendition of this is superb, and has long been a favourite of mine), and the fact that Harry is so turned on by "the voice"; the little references you've included to Price of Magic; and also to the real world HP world. Absolutely perfect.
I could go on and on, but I'm running out of superlatives.
Thank you for sharing such a clever, enjoyable, imaginative and sexy story.
Off to rec in my journal now.
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Ohh, thank you! For the rec and for the comment. And for noticing all the little tidbits we incorporated into the story. It's been a few weeks since we had it almost done and I really couldn't wait for the moment when we could post it and share it with others. Ever since we began writing it I was addicted to the simple idea behind Commonplace Magic. :) Glad to hear that you like it as well.
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Thank you, guys! It was a lovely and very re-read-worthy story. I'll stop here and leave the rest for the upcoming rec, or you'll think I'm a parrot.
One thing: Severus was all man, rawboned and gaunt, so very different from any other lover Harry had ever had -- after Harry's multiple complaints about girls dumping him after two dates, his sudden experience looks contradictory to everything else you told us about it: Severus' reaction, Harry's own words etc.
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Off to bed with me or I'll stay quoting it till morning.
Great story, just ah, fabulous. Thanks again!
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I think that the second scene was a joint effort between the two of us as well. When I was looking over Sinick's initial draft for it, she had most of the dialogue already there but had it defined (in Severus' mind) as seductive speech, but to me it really did not sound like one. Severus was simply telling the truth there, and I really wanted to emphasise that part. That he was brutally honest. :)
Have a good night. And eee, we can never have enough quotes. :D Thanks again for the rec.
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You're very welcome, PJ. I was all grinning when I saw your rec on my f-list. Thank you!
Ah, about Harry's rather ambiguous history... er, well, even though things never lasted past the third date for the poor kid, doesn't mean he haven't had some wild _first_ dates in the past. ;) Although you won't get any details out of him on the subject.
But yes, that makes sense. I checked with Sinick and we tweaked it slightly. Thanks for bringing it up.
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