Masks and Mirrors, Chapter 6 (Part Two)

[mrstater]

(Continued from Part One)

A heartbeat of silence.

Two.

What the hell was going on? Was this really Fleur, or someone else impersonating Fleur? Because nothing had struck Tonks as so singularly out of character as Fleur not immediately pouncing on the opportunity to show off her knowledge of information others weren't privy to. The glow of healthy

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[gilpin25]

Have I mentioned that I'm really pleased some ill-begotten swine lit a fire under you about continuing this? The world definitely needs more R/T fics where the Order takes center stage, and the kids don't hog the glory, and canon gets totally manipulated to produce the R/T story that some of us hoped it might at least do a tiny fraction of. So that all is well. ;)

Fleur wouldn't be one of my favourite characters but I always think you write her particularly well - she's definitely self-centred and irritating here, but you get the hidden depths in, too, so that I do think "Ooh, no, Tonks..." when she goes just that bit too far. Some of Fleur's lines were so good, especially, "Marry een poor fashion taste, repent een photography zat are never erased", lol. The ever-so trendy handbag, and almost forcing the wedding album on Tonks, seemed just the kind of things she'd have and do

[mrstater]

I do see your grin! I hope you can see me grinning back, even though it's a whole day after the fact. ;) And I've been meaning to ask you whether that icon is of Tonks' eye, as I think she would really like that eyeshadow and would totally morph her eyes a lovely starry violet that Anne Shirley would envy. ;)

Seriously, I really can't thank you enough for beating me with gelatinous boobs lighting the fire under me to update, because once I got over the hump of not having touched this in four months, I really did fall right back into stride, and I'm so, so full of ideas about where to go with it, which I suppose does mean DH was good for something, since I at least can rip it off shamelessly, lol

[gilpin25]

I'm glad you like my Inner Eye. ;) It's by cherrystonelane at papersquares and she does some great eye ones, which I (Ha!) can't resist. They do make me think of Tonks!

I've got this one, too. And a special one I'm saving for Christmas. There's a gold one, which Tonks might wear to mock Fleur, when she's in a very bad mood because you're so mean to her and the Sex God. ;)

[mrstater]

Ooh, I really like the glitter. Tonks would so coordinate her eyes to match her makeup.

[anywhere_but_nj]

I'm not italicizing everything as I'm too lazy to have this go into another comment. But I'm still commenting on everything :P

Again, I love that connection between Tonks and Fleur, how Fleur understands what Tonks is going through

"Umbridge hag," muttered George, who looked like he'd never heard the word wheeze, much less opened a shop to sell them.

"Don't you mean Umbitch?" Fred hissed.

I like Umbitch better than Umbridge hag. I hate that the thought of that...woman...can make their faces so hardened, older, and takes the humor out of them. I think that'd be great if they did poke around the Ministry.

While I'm not a huge fan of Amos Diggory, I really love that he stood up for Bill like that. and seriously, they need to use that more often, when they can be sure the witch or wizard on trial didn't take the antidote for it or something.

"And of course she 'ad ze last word as well, zat my Veela blood brings my 'uman status into question as well

I freaking hate her. "Bitch" is too nice of a word for her. Poor Fleur.

Umbridge'll

[mrstater]

If I had $1 million to spare, I would give it to you for the thing about Molly knowing Remus' age and setting the age line to 40 on purpose. Because...That was exactly what I had in mind, and I think you might just be the only person who picked up on it... Go you!

As always, I'm so very pleased you liked that chapter. Thanks for your lovely comments. They made me smile so much to know you laughed at all the bits I hoped people would. :)

[anywhere_but_nj]

Wee, hurray for picking up on things! :)
It's something Molly would do :D

If you had $1 million to spare and gave it to me, I'd buy you something awesome. Maybe your own Remus ;)

[cae_prince]

Before I say anything else, first of all I have to say Thank You and Congratulations on overcoming your original indecision in continuing this awesome series. Because I promise you this has been entirely worth the wait. I fully appreciate your effort in getting back to writing this after a long while - and those efforts have paid off. Cheers for that! And a big hand to gilpin25" for lighting that "fire" ;)

This story had so many delightful factors - right from Fleur being so Fleur at first and then revealing a surprising side to herself, the twins' snarkiness and trickery, Healer Pye who's fast becoming my favourite OC , esp. after the way you have him Silencio Molly Weasley of all people, and the best part of it all - was of course Remus

[mrstater]

My apologies if this is a bit incoherent, as it's past time for Taters to be in their beds... Thank you so much for this review. You're another person I should thank for urging me to continue this AU. I did hate the thought of abandoning it, and believe it or not DH has inspired a lot -- a lot of doing the opposite of what it did, lol, but inspiration nonetheless, and I'm now really excited to get back to it and will try very hard to get some time on it even during the Jumble. The plot bunnies are hopping around like mad

[shield_wolf]

The chapter was worth the read for this passage alone:

"When we applied to ze Meenistry for our marriage license," said Fleur in a voice so low it was almost guttural, "zere were questions: Eez Bill eenfected weeth lycanthropy? Eez zere a chance 'e carries ze lycanthropy gene and any offspring 'e fathers will be loup garou?

"There is not a lycanthropy gene," said Remus hoarsely. "There is only a lycanthropy curse. Werewolves are made not born."

Now, what are the odds that a certain intelligent, well-educated werewolf wouldn't have learned enough about his own condition to comprehend this fact?

Pity that canon wasn't this sensible....

[mrstater]

I know...Not to mention Greyback is clearly depicted sexually in that scene at the Malfoys', which only reinforced what I always imagined the underground lifestyle to be like...seedy fringe life. Don't tell me Remus didn't encounter any werewolf fathers -- or even mothers -- during his mission. It just makes no sense...

But anyway, I think I've ranted about JKR and especially chapter 11, lol. I'm very pleased you like the chapter and think it's headed in a sensible direction. Thanks for reading and commenting!

[eril_87]

This was exactly what I needed after an exhausting day of exams (6 hours... I'm dead on my feet)!
I love this fic, and this chapter was fantastic... Thank you!

[mrstater]

Aw, thank you very much! It's great to know this was an end-of-the-day treat. :)