FIC: Soaked

[ishonn]

The notes that follow are not necessary to receive this drabble and can impose certain interpretation, so feel free to skip them if you’d rather avoid this. The fic can of course stand on its own, and is another take on the rain prompt at sirius_remus100.

I wrote this piece for paulamcg (at least in as much as I could ever write anything for anyone), whose particular

Comments

[paulamcg]

This is so beautiful that I can’t find the words to thank you enough. I’m so happy about this… I’m happy that Sirius notices the shoes, and that Remus does not conventionally say he’s sorry.

They both manage to stay dignified and proud. There’s wonderful contrast between the usual door situation acts - like “Come in” - and Remus’s insistence on the “wrong”, and finally Sirius, indeed, surprises me by stepping out (and I’m glad you don’t show the kiss in the rain). Well, in fact, at the first reading I was a bit confused, because I assumed that Remus stepped in when Sirius had moved aside. Of course, his unchanged words imply that he remains in the rain

Joyously

[ishonn]

You have no idea what pleasure it was to receive your comment, so lovely in its craziness! And relief, actually, because I felt huge responsibility rest with me about this fic

Re: Joyously

[paulamcg]

Now that you mentioned responsibility, it just occurred to me that I could have some responsibility, too - inspiring, even teaching you, as you said. (Sometimes you make me feel I could leave all the writing for you to do and agree to be the muse.) At least I’m happy you feel that I managed to receive this piece sensitively enough. Perhaps the point is that your Remus was saved, because I’m now convinced that he went back to Sirius as soon as after two months (even though, in fact, there is still the possibility that they’d just happened to see each other somewhere like at Order meetings, whereas there’s a longer time since Remus moved out.) Furthermore, I’m relieved Remus agreed to be saved, and I still wonder what exactly made him go back. That’s what makes your drabbles so exciting: you don’t tell us much. And I feel I should not carelessly urge you to continue or to give us such hope which your Remus perhaps doesn’t have

Re: Joyously (1)

[ishonn]

After what I’ve just done within my reply on the “Just a Drizzle” thread, I’m almost afraid to start answering here. You have spoiled me, my sweet friend.

Sometimes you make me feel I could leave all the writing for you to do and agree to be the muse.*snort* But am I not spoiling you, too? No, no, no, you must write, I’m afraid. Firstly, because I’ve just questioned any point of my writing. Secondly, because you’ve got a Remus to take care of. Thirdly, and seriously, because (my) world would be distinctly worse off without your writing, and I’m pretty sure there’s still much for you to say. Conclusion: go and write

[mindabbles]

Even though I know it can't end well, the romantic in me is so glad that Remus is back - as, I think is Sirius. I love Remus' steadfast repeating of 'you were wrong.' I almost felt him deflate with either relief or surprise that there is not to be another fight when he says 'yes.' I love the way your last pieces flow from each other. Thanks for sharing so much writing lately!

[ishonn]

I’m overjoyed to hear that you appreciate this glimpse of hope I decided to offer - I suppose I needed it myself. I think I end up spending too much time musing (and in consequence writing) about the un-happy end.

Thank you for your praise of Remus’s repeated statement. I hoped it won’t sound too dry, but strong enough to justify Sirius’s changing reaction without any additional explanations. What you say now about Remus’s simple “Yes” seems to confirm that the tagless dialogue further on is still perfectly understandable.

This recent ‘flowing’ of my pieces has provoked me to classify them differently for myself and even introduce this classification into my profile guide. In any case it’s fascinating for me how the ideas evolve and complement each other. I’m so happy that you’re enjoying this writing flood with me - thank you so much for your heart-warming feedback!

[ishonn]

Oh, how good to hear from you again! I’d been worried when no new evocative pieces were coming, until yesterday I saw the lovely flowerful one, on which I hope to comment today.

It seems that this particular fic was meant to deeply confirm the meaning of exchange with readers. But for paulamcg I’d have never written it, and now-thanks to you-I can read it in one more, fascinating interpretation. For I must admit it hasn’t crossed my mind that this scene could be understood as happening post-PoA. I think there are still some details which might be somewhat misleading, like the fact that it’s Sirius welcoming Remus in a house and not vice versa. But perhaps this is not the most important thing, and your reading makes so much sense

[ishonn]

All my best for your writing, then! I’ve just survived two days of fighting my browser (and lost, sort of), so I can imagine your pain about the connection. Good luck from now on!