Fic: Voldemort's Return: A Love Story

[magnetic_pole]

Title: Voldemort's Return: A Love Story
Summary: Defeating Voldemort is the essential task for the Order, but it's not about spells or battles or prophecies. It's about sacrificing those we love because we didn't get it right the first time. Arabella Figg has her own story to tell about Voldemort's return.
Characters: Arabella Figg, Albus

Comments

[magnetic_pole]

Surely in such a small world everyone has some connection, don't you think? Thanks for reading! M.

[melayneseahawk]

Lovely.

[magnetic_pole]

Thank you! M.

[aras_fixation]

Your story made me grin and simultaneously bawl. And I really, really like your Mrs Figg.

And the title - I'm so in love with the title of your story.

[magnetic_pole]

Why, thank you! I really enjoyed writing Mrs Figg, so I'm pleased to no end that she worked for you. She's a fascinating character, isn't she?

I'm also happy the title worked for you. I'm terrible at titles, but this time the title came first, and the fic followed. Thank you so much for reading! Maggie

[aras_fixation]

Yes she is - thanks to your writing. :)

And as for the title - the contrast between the first and second half makes me sqeee. Sometimes, title are pain in the a... but sometimes they just pop out in our minds and feel right.

[tarteaucitron]

i meant to read this a couple of months ago, when you did that writing meme. anyway, i've read it now.

i love it. i love the way you've framed it, the elements of 1st person storytelling seem so in tune with mrs figg - i *love* your mrs figg (and her cats!). i love the way it makes me feel like there are thousands of stories like this - unlit corners of canon. i love that it's not cosy or smug - there's real despair in it.

this is my favourite bit:

As Mr Tibbles said when I told him Mr Lupin's story, the currents of life run far beneath the surface.

Love is like the secret language of cats, I replied. You need to listen for it.

wonderful.

[magnetic_pole]

Why, thank you, Tarte! I love finding another center of gravity for a familiar story, if that makes sense. And I'm so glad you enjoyed Mrs Figg and the cats! Batty old Mrs Figg, indeed!

Again, thanks for such a lovely comment. Maggie

[seirina]

Aw, I really loved this! You really make Arabella come to life, and the title is smashing. Thank you for sharing your story. :)

[magnetic_pole]

Thank you! I'm delighted to hear Arabella found a sympathetic audience. Maggie