Fanfiction: Elemental Opposites

[cesaretech]

Title:  Elemental Opposites
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Zacharias Smith, Cho Chang, and Marietta Edgecombe
Prompt: Friends/the game of compromise
Word Count:  1098
Rating: PG
Summary: Choosing between relationships and friends could have disastrous results.
Author’s Notes: Part twelve of Swan and Snark.

After the humiliating Quidditch match,

Comments

[phil_urich]

I'm so glad to see Marietta written this way. There's a part of me that wants to feel bad for her. I just can't help but feel that she's probably not a nice person, though.

I like the realism in your fic and its complete lack of rose colored glasses.

[cesaretech]

Thank you, much, for your compliments. They're appreciated. It's nice to know you've enjoyed this. :)

[lylianf]

Oh drama! I love the twists you've pulled off. I didn't expect that, but it's an interesting way to continue the series. And there's only one more left, huh? Well, let's see where this leads. I just think that it can't be good. Even I don't understand Cho's point. It seems like she has this thing for the lost causes. I think that as we see them now, they won't be going very far. But I can't wait for the next installment!

I like being able to read all of your stories in order and in one sitting. It seems like the story fits better together when I've had a chance to piece them together. It's nice. I love reading your stuff, and I wish others would too! you have some crazy talent. Great job on this series.

And one last question...what do you really think that Zacharias' patronus would be?

[cesaretech]

The hardest part about this series has been keeping it from Smith's perspective. Things would be easier to explain if I could pop in scenes with just Cho, but that would defeat a style purpose. Thank you, most kindly, for the insightful review. It's good to know you've enjoyed this. :)

If Smith could cast a Patronus, I'd lean towards it being a skunk, myself.

[peskywhistpaw]

Oh, Zacharias. If only he would learn when to keep his mouth shut - although, I suppose that's part of what makes him so appealing as a character, isn't it? And Cho... she needs to learn to stop bringing up Cedric! Anyway, I really enjoyed this, of course, and I like the way you've portrayed the relationship between Marietta and Zacharias.

[cesaretech]

Thank you, kindly. :)

[chimbomba]

It's a mark of how well you write Cho that I hate what she's doing to Zacharias. Zacharias may be quick to judge, but I'm with him on this one. Can't Cho just shut up about everyone else? :P

Well done, as always. ♥

[cesaretech]

Thank you. :)

[suzanne78]

there really is no holding back in your stories. Marietta Edgecombe . . . I might use her as an excuse for all of life's little problems.

Too fat? Marietta Edgecombe
Too poor? Marietta Edgecombe
Too . . . eh, you catch the drift.

This is where it all sort of crumbles, isn't it. And Zacharias, in his infinite wisdom, just has no concept, but there is painful truth in his blunt observations. At least you really can't say he's dishonest, right? And fantastic job with the Loser's Lurgy bit last chapter. It was very canon, but also made me sympathize with him. And *smallvoice* can't fault ya for making Zach dislike Ginny. She's my least favorite HP character (next to Dumbledore).

[cesaretech]

I might just join you on using her as an excuse for everything. I didn't do my homework. Why? Marietta Edgecombe. Made me laugh. Thank you, most kindly, for the insightful review. :)