The First Remus_Recs Challege: Define and Defy Your Peeves!

[remus_recs]

We all remember that when Remus stuffed gum up Peeves's nose, he effectively disarmed the annoying twit of a poltergeist. Now I'll try to disarm some Pet Peeves myself by asking all peeved folks to work with their dislikes and turn 'em into something wonderful

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Peeve: Scarred Remus

[bratty_jedi]

As I explained to... I believe it was ladybracknell, I've always disliked the movie and fanfic version of a heavily scarred Remus in large part because I never understood where these scars were supposed to originate. Was the intention that he sat in the Shrieking Shack and ripped himself to shreds every full moon? If so, why would he do it? My very first Harry Potter fic was, in part, an attempt to explain to myself how exactly it was possible for this usual peeve of mine to make sense.

I realize this fic doesn't focus exclusively on any of my peeves, was not written in response to this challenge though the impulse behind it was similar, and was my first HP fic so has numerous flaws of its own in general, but perhaps it will do to get the ball rolling on your challenge?

Boys' Night Out

Re: Peeve: Scarred Remus

[remus_recs]

Thanks and welcome, bratty_jedi! I really appreciate your kicking off the challenge. I know you mention that [i]Boys' Night Out[/i] doesn't directly refer to the scars, but it still takes on a pet peeve and tries to understand it, which certainly fits the challenge theme. :) Also, I'll be darned if this story's not yet another example of a first-time fic author nailing the form quite beautifullyI definitely know lots of people roll their eyes at both the movie and fanfic versions of Scarred!Remus, especially since no specific scars are referenced in canon. (Unless we assume that "lines on his face" meant scars instead of wrinkles

Re: Peeve: Scarred Remus

[bratty_jedi]

(Here's another theory: maybe during the wolf-to-human transformation process, the disappearing werewolf 'senses' the appearing human and takes its anger/pain out on its host.)

Oh... very interesting theory. Someone more talented at angst and internal monologue than me could probably do an amazing fic from that idea with no dialogue or real description of the action, just a close look at the dual/dueling thoughts going through Remus' mind in, say, a five minute window when the wolf and the man are fighting for dominance.

Oh yeah, add me to the list seeking permission to friend you.

Re: Peeve: Scarred Remus

[remus_recs]

Oh... very interesting theory. Someone more talented at angst and internal monologue than me could probably do an amazing fic from that idea with no dialogue or real description of the action, just a close look at the dual/dueling thoughts going through Remus' mind in, say, a five minute window when the wolf and the man are fighting for dominance.

I'm sure I've seen this somewhere ... but as part of a larger story, not as a single, short piece focusing on this battle itself. Love the idea of the latter! So deliciously scary.

Oh yeah, add me to the list seeking permission to friend you.

Goodness, yes, you don't need to ask; I'd be honored. I'm fairly new to having my own journal, so I didn't even realize it was proper to ask for permission. Oh dear, is this de rigeur? 'Cause I've been merrily friending people on my own!

[gilpin25]

What a great idea and thank you for it. My eye roll is with the multi-scarred Remus as well, but I'd be the first to admit I'm biased because it drove me mad in the film. Especially as no one seemed to wonder about them at all. Having said that, there's a great many fics that feature him, and I don't even notice because it's such a compelling story and the scars are a convincing part of the character created. Not focused upon, just part of him.

The most obvious example I can think of (hopefully you haven't rec'd this before as this is the first time I've ended up here, and I hope you don't mind me butting in) is a WIP called:A Star Danced by bratanimusIt's an original take on how Remus and Tonks met - in a Dublin club; the characters both jump off the screen at you, it's witty, warm and utterly enthralling, and Remus gets corned by a drag queen in chapter one, which should be worth a read by anyone's standards. And there are scars. I think there are, anyway, because I really don't notice

[gilpin25]

Er, that should read, "Remus gets cornered by a drag queen..." Which is far more exciting. ;)

[remus_recs]

Oh, I think Remus getting "corned" by a drag queen offers some possibilities as well. There's probably a fic over at pervy_werewolf devoted to it already. ;)

I did love the Judy Garland drag queen moment in A Star Danced, especially the line: "People come and go so quickly here." Funny and sly reference!

[bratanimus]

"'People come and go so quickly here.' Funny and sly reference!"

I think you're the only one who caught it. :D

[iamweebles]

This is a nifty idea, and you've inspired me. I'm going to have a go at trying to write something that incorporates some of my pet peeves...

[remus_recs]

Welcome aboard, nfwbls! Please please do write something -- honestly, your saying that my idea may have inspired some new story is the most flattering thing I've heard in ages! Many many thanks for replying.

[lady_bracknell]

I've got another bratanimus recc - Friend or Foe. It's a Remus/Lily story, and what I've always loved about it is that it's about Remus as a person, dealing with the issues his particular condition throws up - including scars. And that's why it never pushed my pet peeve buttons - the scars aren't thrown in for no reason - she's actually given the idea a lot of thought and come up with a whole back story for them involving Greyback and a wider mystery that goes right to the heart of Remus' history.

It's hugely imaginative, and one of the best written, most original and involving fics I've ever read. I really can't reccommend it highly enough - and I think it's a must for all Remus fans, whether they're normally a Lily/Remus fan or not.

[bratanimus]

Gosh, I'm glad I wandered over to this LJ. It's great for my ego. ;) Thanks for mentioning Friend or Foe. Yep, there's angst And scars. And more angst. And a little bit of chocolate. But you're right, I've tried to justify every bit of it. The scars are essential to the Fenrir plotline, and they have a lot to do with why Remus is so insecure - his "secret" is literally written on his face.

That's another reason I wanted to point up the accidental morphing in A Star Danced, so that he and Tonks would have that in common (i.e., a secret written on their faces) and so that he could measure her reaction to her "problem" as compared to his own.

May I just say how honored I am to be an example of how pet peeves can be used for good instead of bad? :D LOL

[iamweebles]

Hey, I thought I'd let you know that I satisfied this challenge with my metamorfic_moon entry this round. My pet peeve is Remus with enhanced smell abilities, and I have to tell you, it was HARD writing a story that ended up giving him the super sniffer ;) It's an unbeta-ed mess, but I did it :) And I thank you, because I would never have come up with the idea for the story at all if I hadn't had this challenge in mind.

[iamweebles]

Might help if I actually linked it, huh? http://community.livejournal.com/metamorfic_moon/62515.html