The Opposite of Secrets; Helga, Rowena, Luna, and Susan; G

[a_t_rain]

Title: The Opposite of Secrets

Author: After the Rain (a_t_rain)

Rating: G

Warnings: Contains references to HBP canon; major spoilers are implied.

Prompt: 7. Women are the real architects of society.--Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 - 1896), author of Uncle Tom's Cabin

Summary: During Harry’s seventh year, Luna Lovegood and Susan Bones uncover a secret

Comments

[aberforths_rug]

Very nice! I really love the opening with Helga and Rowena. The House unity theme is wonderful. You use the idea of opposites very well here -- the chambers, the artifacts, and the bringing together, rather than the tearing apart, of souls.

Very clever ideas -- the rings and the windows.

Luna is one of my favorite characters and I think you have captured her well.

I really enjoyed reading this.

[a_t_rain]

Thanks!

You use the idea of opposites very well here -- the chambers, the artifacts, and the bringing together, rather than the tearing apart, of souls.

I'm glad somebody caught that. Oddly enough, it wasn't really what I set out to do, but it sort of fell into place halfway through the story, and I realized that it clicked with some of the other things we've learned about Potterverse magic -- e.g. the explanation in PoA that a Patronus is an anti-dementor.

[mickawber]

I love the theory of an anti-Horcrux--and of Helga and Rowena countering the two boys. Also of Susan and Luna bringing everyone together.

The characters were wonderfully IC, especially Luna--I thought the image of her hovering upside down was just perfect.

Nice fic!

[a_t_rain]

Thank you!

[minerva_fan]

This was absolutely marvelous. I loved the Helga-Rowena section; it was beautifully written, and the attention to detail was gratifying. When you switched over to current day, I thought I'd stop enjoying it, but your characterization of Luna and Susan were excellent. Thank you SO much for this fic. I loved it.

[a_t_rain]

Thanks so much for reccing this! I really appreciate it!

[featherxquill]

Came here on minerva_fan's rec. This story is wonderful. The ideas are wonderful, and it's great to see the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs getting the chance to shine. I love the theme, and the way you work canon details into the story to make it so wonderfully real. Your characterisations are perfect.

[a_t_rain]

Thanks! I do wish we could see more of the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs in canon.

[rosehiptea]

I also came on minerva_fan's recommendation. This is a really lovely story. The idea of co-operation between the houses is so well done, and Luna is characterized so nicely -- a bit off in the head, but still thinking of what's really important. And I loved the flashback to the founders. Excellent work.

[a_t_rain]

Thanks!