Comments | lydiabennet: Fic: Changeling (Gen; Fred; PG; 2060 words)

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Fic: Changeling (Gen; Fred; PG; 2060 words)

Nov 27, 2005 07:15

Title: Changeling
Author: lydiabennetSummary: Fred wants a dog more than anything, and he'll do anything to get one. Anything at all ( Read more... )

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Comments 191

zedmeister November 27 2005, 13:22:38 UTC

This is absolutely brilliant! What a wonderful idea!

Children are different from dogs, indeed.

lydiabennet November 27 2005, 14:24:22 UTC

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

Yes, children are different from dogs, but I'm not sure Fred understands just what those differences are. I adore Fred (and George), but they scare me just a bit.

dharmavati November 27 2005, 13:39:09 UTC

Wow. This is certainly something I've never read before. It's very well done and funny to boot. I love your characterization of Fred!

lydiabennet November 27 2005, 14:25:29 UTC

Thank you so much! I love Fred; this is the first time I've tried writing his voice, and he can be a little tricky. Nice to hear that the characterization worked for you! :)

cygna_hime November 27 2005, 14:09:27 UTC

...Woah. That is just...it's funny, but then underneath it's a bit scary. Wow. Good for you.

lydiabennet November 27 2005, 14:27:11 UTC

Thanks! I hate to be evil, but that mix of funny and scary is what I was shooting for. The twins strike me that way, you know? Very, very amusing characters, and Harry should be grateful that they're on his side, because heaven help the people they don't like.

patagonian November 27 2005, 14:57:18 UTC

This was one of the most clever and original fanfics I've read. It was really funny and Fred was great, but at the same time, a little, shall we say frightening? Seriously, great story!

lydiabennet November 27 2005, 15:41:31 UTC

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! And yes, funny and scary -- that's how I think of the twins. They're not exactly safe, are they?

marinarusalka November 27 2005, 15:03:34 UTC

Wow. That is evil and hilarious and totally original. I didn't think it was possible to write something totally original in HP fandom at this late stage, but you've managed it. I'm impressed.

lydiabennet November 27 2005, 15:43:28 UTC

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I've never written about the Weasleys before, so they certainly feel new to me as characters. I'm glad this take on Fred and George didn't freak you out; it just struck me that this is the sort of thing they might do, given the means and the ability.

marinarusalka November 27 2005, 16:08:49 UTC

It did freak me out, but in a good way. :-) And yeah, it's exactly the sort of thing the twins would do.