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mhalachaiswords

FIC: Inevitable 30: Middle Ground

Aug 28, 2005 21:48

Inevitable 30: Middle Ground is up!

At TTH
(and if TTH is broken:)
At Pomme de Sang
At Skyehawke

In this chapter, I abandon all thoughts of subtlety in how this fic is going to go, and opt for the sledgehammer approach to storytelling. I like the way it turned out :P

Please, all comments are welcome.

story: inevitable

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Yay!!!! laney_1974 August 29 2005, 10:44:11 UTC

I was so happy when I checked my flist and saw this here! Wonderful chapter. I think you captured Harry's reaction very realistically.

You know, when I first read the prophecy in HP, I came to the same conclusion that Nathaniel came to. Of course, JKR wouldn't do that because everyone would scream bloody murder if Harry died in canon, but I like seeing it explored in this context.

Can't wait for more. :)

Re: Yay!!!! mhalachaiswords August 29 2005, 15:44:38 UTC

Thank you. I was worried about how to express his OMG!Angst! without descending into Capslock Harry of Rage!!!! but I think it came off quite well.

You know, JKR's been so adamant about not writing more books after the seventh that I think she might actually kill off Harry. I sure hope not, but still...

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mhalachaiswords August 29 2005, 18:07:43 UTC

Thanks. Writing Nathaniel is a tricky art. We'll see more of his reaction to this (with Anita) in coming chapters.

waterfall8484 August 29 2005, 15:59:59 UTC

You know, I never thought about that prophesy interpretation... although it does make sense. *shudders* Please don't kill Harry?

Also, I absolutely love your Nathaniel, and the relationship Anita has with her men. It feels very real. I just can't wait to see your take on Edwards reaction to Anitas "harem" - and to Harry of course.

mhalachaiswords August 29 2005, 18:38:55 UTC

I will make no promises.

At first, I thought it would be hard to write Anita's relationships, but it's turning out to be surprisingly easy. Well, except with Richard. He's always a pain.

waterfall8484 August 30 2005, 17:36:49 UTC

He's always a pain.
Yes, but at least he's consistent...

anonymous August 30 2005, 00:06:18 UTC

I'd alway's interpreted the prophecy a little different. That one would kill the other because events, life and their friends opinions would make them want to kill the other (and not that is was absolutely necessarily vital for them to do so). Or that Harry would simply inspire the people to do it ( ... )

mhalachaiswords August 30 2005, 00:17:20 UTC

Don't worry, the prophecy hasn't been interpreted by Harry quite right, just yet. As usual, he'll probably get it about five seconds before total anahilation.

Thank you for your kind words :)

anonymous August 30 2005, 14:01:34 UTC

It all come's clear just before the end? That is truly evil of you...so are all of the other brilliant teasers you've been putting out lately.

E.A.V.

child_labor August 30 2005, 00:18:56 UTC

I read this chapter this morning and I must say that I think I took Nathaniel's interpretation of the prophecy far worse than Harry did, which is pretty bad since it, y'know, doesn't affect my life in any serious ways. The idea of Harry needing to die to fulfill the prophecy has been one of those things that I grudgingly acknowledge in the back of my head but hope and pray won't turn out to be true. Granted, I felt the exact same way about Sirius and Dumbledore, so it's probably pretty bleak hope. Poor, poor Harry.

I really want to know what Nathaniel's thinking throughout all of this. When he talks to Harry, it's always from Harry's point of view, and he seems a little ... closed off, I guess. I really want to see him react strongly to something that isn't either Anita freaking out or a grill.

And the sledgehammer was a good idea, unless you wanted slow people like me to get around to the last couple chapters and completely get sideswept by such a possibility rearing its head. Good chapter.

mhalachaiswords August 30 2005, 00:24:19 UTC

Nate is very good at hiding his emotions from people who... well, everyone. He's upset by the idea of Harry dying, of course, but Harry isn't going to know that, or even see how Nate really reacts. We will, soon.

I think Harry's still in denial. After all, he's had two years of thinking all he has to do is off Voldemort, not to steel himself for dying.

:)

catherinecookmn September 2 2005, 20:15:14 UTC

One interesting thing: Most every one of the adult decisionmakers in Harry's life sees him, first and foremost, as a means to an end.

Richard sees him as a potential asset to the pack. Jean Claude sees him as someone who would make a useful bodyguard for Anita. Dumbledore sees him as Voldemort's bane (though at the end of OoP he shows remorse over this, and how he distanced himself from Harry because of it).

Aside from Remus, and perhaps Molly and Arthur Weasley, who are the only two adults who value Harry just for being Harry? Anita and Nathaniel.

mhalachaiswords September 3 2005, 21:03:51 UTC

You've made very good points, but I want to add someone else to your end list (to fill out the trio): Damian. All the adults you mention are on their way to being all the family Harry has. Sirus would also have been in that list.

What I find interesting is that Harry's family, if you want to call it this, has come to him after he was pegged by the Powers That Be (Voldemort, Dumbledore) to be Important. He wasn't valued for himself until before the beginning of second year, when he stayed with the Weasleys. Poor kid.

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