Fic: Shadow in the Glass for dmitchell1985

[fiona_fawkes]

Title: Shadow in the Glass
Author/Artist:
Giftee: dmitchell1985
Characters/Pairing: Harry/Tom
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 4835

Author/Artist's Notes: Thank you 1. mods and giftee for this fun assignment, and 2. my nameless (for now) beta for her hard work. *ear tug*

Summary: Post-war, pyrrhic victory. While living in reclusion, Harry discovers an

Comments

[summerborn]

Oh, *wow*, that was great. The first part that sent chills through me was “It’s James, isn’t it?” Tom asks, a slight smile on his lips, moving slowly in shades of grey beneath the glass.

And then Harry's decline... his obsession... The whole thing was horrifying in that delicious sort of way. Also loved how Tom's “It was always only a mirror.” echoes what Dumbledore said about the - was it a harmonica? In the orphanage.

Anyway, overall this was a very well written piece!

[crucio_4_coffee]

Thank you so much! Nice catch on the Dumbledore quote allusion. I had it in my head that Tom would use anything and everything in Harry's memories to get what he wanted. So glad you liked it!

[crucio_4_coffee]

Thank you! I tend to think that they are altered mirror images of one another.

[a_real_phony]

OH WOW I LOVED THAT. I never try to predict the outcomes of anything I read, especially when I read it in one sitting, so that ending really came out of nowhere for me, but OH! I loved it so much. So appropriate. I've always been fond of the theory that Harry himself is a horcrux. And Tom was so hot. I wish this wasn't a smutless exchage, because, uh, yeah, that would be HOT. *nod*

[crucio_4_coffee]

Oh god, if this hadn't been a smutless exchange, I would have been useless, lol! (But I do agree -- their is so much hotness potential for that pairing!) I'm so glad you liked the story and that the ending didn't give itself away!

[marseverlasting]

Oh my word, that was amazing. Your writing is fantastic! The sparse, minimilastic style is perfect for this story. And it was creepy, creepy like I've not seen before. I literally got shivers. And Harry is so believable; adrift from all his anchors so he gravitates to the one thing he knows.

This is fantastic! I applaud you, mystery author!

[crucio_4_coffee]

Thank you so much! I really appreciated your comments. It's fun to write "creepy."

[dmitchell1985]

Oh, dear god! I really should have kept up with coming by here sooner! I honestly could not remember what I had asked for, so I was surprised when I saw the listed pairing, imagine that. = D

However, despite my complete and utter memory loss, I absolutely loved what you did with this pairing/request. It was dark and unexpected and angsty in such a good way. I never anticipated Harry getting together with anyone, let alone using that someone to help bring Voldemort back! I mean, who couldn't adore a bonus pairing that has all sorts of issues surrounding it

[crucio_4_coffee]

I'm so very, very glad you liked it. I was a bit nervous about writing this pairing for you, but I saw that you liked darkfic and this pairing is one of the most fitting (to me) in that genre. (Not to mention that I don't think I could write Sirius on a bet!) I'm glad the side pairing didn't bother you. It was either let Harry die or kill off someone else, and I wanted to leave the ending more open for you.

Thanks again for your comments and for such a terrific prompt. This fic was so enjoyable to write that I felt like I was the one who got the gift!

[crucio_4_coffee]

Oh, and wanted to add that I hoped you didn't mind the calmness of the fights/arguements. :)

[dmitchell1985]

I do happen to like dark fic, when it's written well. Some people handle the theme in such a way that it isn't overwhelming, you know? You did exactly that, and I am glad that you had fun at the same time.

It's okay that you couldn't write Sirius. I love him, but I personally tend to write whichever character jumps out at me first when choosing my exchange fics' direction. So, I understand.

Why would I mind a side pairing? That's extra slashy goodness for me. Bonus! = D

And, no, I didn't mind that one bit. Arguements tend be a bit colder/creeper when a person is saying the most awful things in the world, but can't be bothered to conjure up any real emotion with which to say the words.

Thanks again!