Backstories R Us

[bluestocking79]

I posted this meme the other day, in which I invited people to name a character from an array of fandoms (Harry Potter, Pet Shop of Horrors, House, Jeeves & Wooster or any of the Star Treks except for Enterprise), and in return, I would supply some backstory or a take on how I see/interpret the character. I posted it as a bit of fun, but it's

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[geri_chan]

I used to love DS9--Garak and Julian were two of my favorite characters! It's actually out of fondness for Julian that I made Snape's mom in my AU Snupin series a Bashir. ^_^

Ooh, and Gul Dukat--I wavered between hating him, then gaining a bit of sympathy for him when he decided to save his daughter, then going back to hating him. He was quite an interesting character. I think that's a very insightful observation that you made--that he's even more despicable (or perhaps it's sad, depending on one's point of view) because he could have been a good man if he'd chosen to be.

And I've never read Jeeves & Wooster before, but now you've made me curious! *Adds to my already very long "to read" list.*

[bluestocking79]

Oh, I did love DS9! I think DS9 and TNG were my favorite Trek series by far, but I really loved the huge cast of characters they had on DS9. It was gritty, it was diverse, there both personal and ethnic conflicts... just so much to explore. Garak and Julian were two of my favorites, too (maybe you can tell), although I also liked the conflict/odd friendship between Odo and Quark

[bluestocking79]

Awww, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed these. I had a lot of fun coming up with them, and it jogged the rest of my writing along. It also gave me a chance to start developing those J & W fic ideas I've had lately, although who knows when I'll have time to explore those. ~loves Scoffy and hugs her to bits~

Yes, Garak and Julian! Can't you just see it? :D

[theredzebra1]

Adores Luna, Snape, Data, and Jeeves. *nods vigorously*

Besides, what man doesn't look tall to a bunch of eleven-year-olds? Story idea!!! ^^

[bluestocking79]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed those. Actually, when I look at the list, those are probably my four favorite characters of all. (I love Bertie as well, but Jeeves has a special place in my heart.)

I do often put in some throwaway references to Snape not being toweringly tall when I'm writing, but I've never made it a major feature of a story. Hmmm...

(Oh, and it occurs to me too late that there IS one man at Hogwarts who doesn't look tall to he eleven-year olds: Flitwick!)