HP: Transfigured Hearts #27: Through a Glass Darkly

Sep 15, 2006 06:19

Title: Through a Glass Darkly
Author: MrsTater
Rating: PG-13
Pairing/Featured Characters: Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks; Arthur and Molly Weasley
Summary: In the safe confines of Grimmauld Place, with the taming Wolfsbane Potion, Remus' impending first transformation back in the Wizarding world holds out a glimmer of hope that his humanity is not lost ( Read more... )

character: arthur weasley, character: nymphadora tonks, pairing: remus/tonks, character: remus lupin, character: molly weasley, series: transfigured hearts, fandom: harry potter

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bratty_jedi September 15 2006, 16:38:22 UTC
"If the Potion worked," said Tonks breathily, "then it wasn't the wolf who threw a temper tantrum. It was the man. It was you."

"Oh. That is certainly comforting. Thank you."

Tonks sucked in her breath through her teeth, then exhaled loudly. Obviously struggling for control of her emotions (What emotions? Frustration? Disgust?), she spoke deliberately. "Not every negative emotion and physical urge comes from the wolf."

Can I please whack him upside the head? Loved that bit, thought I don't really know why.

It is very difficult to know exactly what to do with the werewolf transformation and how exactly Remus feels about it. The way you've presented it here is very believable, especially in light of the year Remus has had. If I were to have just read this piece and nothing else, it would seem a bit odd for Remus and Tonks either one to act the way they do but I think it is the natural progression from where you've taken them and a necessary step to get to the anticipated post-hospital bit. I guess that is why I loved it.

... )

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bratty_jedi September 15 2006, 17:44:38 UTC
You are probably going to get tired of me but I caught one other thing:

"You ought to go, too," Lupin said. "I'm poor company, and it's not long till moonset."
Shouldn't it be moonrise not moonset? Or am I nutty?

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mrstater September 15 2006, 20:49:13 UTC
There is a reason why I haven't really touched the transformation till this fic, and even yesterday I hadn't really touched it till godricgal pried my hands off my eyes and made me do it. I'm pleased you feel I captured it well, and that it works with the progression of the relationship. And I'm definitely thinking of the hospital explosion as I right the "million times" leading up to it. Thanks very much for your feedback and typo catches!

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t_a_n_g_o September 15 2006, 17:28:01 UTC
I can't find words to describe that, it was simply amazing!

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mrstater September 15 2006, 20:49:54 UTC
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it.

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cae_prince September 15 2006, 17:35:01 UTC
Absolutely loved this installment! God, Remus does deserve a nice whack on his head! Great daft prat!
And I loved how you managed to balance both humor and angst in this fic :)
Gaggle of dementors
LOL! Paranoid Moody, acerbic Tonks and sarcastic Remus - wonderful!
Um... I also noticed a typo... atleast I think it is... correct me if I'm wrong :)
Molly turned over Tonks' steak rather aggressively, and shot Lupin a scolding glance over her shoulder. He roiled.
Shouldn't it be recoiled

Love ya!

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mrstater September 15 2006, 20:51:24 UTC
The angst of this recent series of fics is really getting to me, so writing the Dementor conversation was a huge relief to me. Thanks very much for your feedback - I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed so many aspects of it.

And no, roiled's what I meant - it's like seething. Temper boiling. But I do appreciate the thought, because I'm prone to dumb typos.

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cae_prince September 16 2006, 08:44:09 UTC
Thanks! Well you learn somethin' new everyday!
:)
By the way... I do have a point to discuss with you.
Its a thing which has been bugging me...Can Remus do wnadless magic? I like to believe he does. In fact I believe Remus is quite a powerful wizard than he lets on. In your fic, you had him try to summon a blanket... without a wand, but it doesn't work. Is that because he's too weak or because you don't believe Remus can do wandless magic?
I just wanted to clarify that...

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mrstater September 16 2006, 12:40:40 UTC
I do believe he can do wandless magic, and lots of it, and very well -- but yeah, I was going for him being too weak and ill and unfocused at the moment to do it.

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dramaturgy September 15 2006, 18:39:52 UTC
XD A gaggle of Dementors. That entire exchange is a riot. It reminds me of a time a couple of friends and I were trying to figure out what to call a group of zombies, and then it was decided that we had to alliterate... it got quite riotous, and I don't even remember what we decided on in the end. Beyond that personal anecdote, that section seems to serve as a proof that laughter really is the best medicine.

Randomly, I've never thought of the Wolfsbane Potion as "purging" the wolf, versus suppressing it. But I rather like it and it makes quite a bit of sense. I don't suppose the wolf really likes either.

"Oh. That is certainly comforting. Thank you."Maybe it's just for me, but I feel like somewhere in there is the culminating point for Remus. So much of this series (this isn't for bad, so don't take it that way!) is a focus on him, almost a study in a way that I find completely fascinating. It's a challenge, I think, and you're carrying it off so well. Poor Remus. :( On the other hand, things can only go up from here ( ... )

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mrstater September 15 2006, 21:08:02 UTC
I love random, ridiculous conversations, so I'm really pleased this one rang true for you. It was fun to give Remus and Tonks a light, frivolous moment like that.

Randomly, I've never thought of the Wolfsbane Potion as "purging" the wolf, versus suppressing it. But I rather like it and it makes quite a bit of sense. I don't suppose the wolf really likes either.

This was actually a point I believe ladybracknell suggested at metamorfic_moon in a recent discussion. Glad you felt it worked here -- it really made me think about some new aspects of things, and somehow tied in with Tonks' Patronus.

Maybe it's just for me, but I feel like somewhere in there is the culminating point for Remus.

Nope, that's exactly what I intended, so I"m so pleased it read that way to you.

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. I'm really pleased you've seen my take as feasible for the characters. Hope you continue to enjoy the last few installments.

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blackunicorn777 September 15 2006, 19:20:37 UTC
It's quite right that Remus maybe a little more sensitive to things after coming back from underground but the important note is that Tonks understands it properly and shows even more stubbornness in front of Remus's.*chuckles*and although it's hard and tough for them it holds a scent of beauty because it has love within it.this one was very well-written and it was easy to feel and understand what each character is feeling specially when you were decribing Remus's reactions to turnip smell and the situation he was stuck there..really nice job!and I like that Tonks always can give him a feeling of calmness even in bad moods...that's so nice...

Now, I really need a Remus who is determined to get out of his prison of...well...melancholic thoughts!X3...I think Tonks can really help him there!(althought I love Remus in his every moods,I think he sometimes needs someone to help him wake up of the nightmares he makes for himself..umm... sometimes!me thinks Tonks agrees with me,*you want evidence?her behavior in the whole HBP! XDDDD*)
:D

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mrstater September 15 2006, 21:11:43 UTC
Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment. I'm really pleased that despite the conflict Remus and Tonks are having, it's clear that it's rooted in love. And I'm glad you're able to feel their emotions and understand their points of view. It's a struggle for me to depict that, so I really appreciate your feedback.

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