Fic: Turn the Night on Fire for such_heights

[paulamcg]

Title: Turn the Night on Fire
Author: paulamcg
Recipient: such_heights
Rating: PG-13
Highlight for Warnings: *smoking of unidentifiable grass*
Word Count: 1,173
Summary: In December 1978 celebrating solstice according to Lily’s idea means waiting for the sunrise and more.
Prompts: sunrise (and a first time, and a specifically Wizarding winter tradition)
Beta: The

Comments

[paulamcg]

Thank you so much for braving the disorientation! I’m so happy to hear that the feel turned out enjoyable in the end. I can’t help regarding this fascinating comment as high praise, as I aim at such an illusion of reality: at allowing the reader to share the viewpoint character’s experience. So glad to make you high!

[minnow_53]

The Doors and R/S... What's not to love about that? I also found this a rather mysterious piece, yet very rich both with things said and unsaid. It's actually quite a surprising fic from you (in terms of subject and an evident relationship between Remus and Sirius) but you retain your recognisable style, characters and universe.

[paulamcg]

Thank you for the love! Oh, you know that I’m unable to give up my universe and my characters. And my style must be bound to remain recognisable, as long as I’m addicted to my first-person-and-present-tense technique - even when I do something as surprising as a song fic! No, I don’t think I’ve ever before written (a separate piece) about the Marauders together like this, partying. And I suppose I imply clearly enough that the first time here is only the first time in front of other people. My Remus and I are getting less subtle as I go backwards in time in my short stories. I’m also happy to hear you’ve felt (the numerous references to the rest of my big story’s reality as) mysteriousness. Thank you so much again for reading and for leaving such a rich comment!

[lady_luthienne]

As the first commenter said, this really does convey the atmosphere of a night spent with friends.

I enjoy your characterizations--your skittish Sirius and patient but persistent Remus. And I love how James and Lily have their own things going on at the same time as Remus and Sirius, like their all together but also having private moments of their own. The way that Peter sort of drifts at the edges, eager to get involved in the group but ultimately left out, that is very canon without falling into fanon cliche.

[paulamcg]

Thank you for reading and for commenting in such a lovely, thoughtful way! This is the first time I’ve written (a separate piece) about Remus and Sirius in this kind of a situation, and I’m so glad you think I’ve succeeded in conveying the atmosphere.

It’s particularly wonderful to see that you’ve already learnt to know my Remus. Perhaps it’s more common in fanfic to portray Remus as the skittish one, and I’m happy you’ve found these characterisations enjoyable. And while there is some symmetry in the two couples’ things going on, Peter is sadly bound to become pushed aside - but I’m happy to give him this moment to be loud and active and to take part in everything as fully as possible.

[paulamcg]

Oh, thank you! I’ve had my doubts about the pace. The evolving details of the situation, Sirius’s reactions to them, and his thoughts beyond here and now intertwined into a piece of documentation which looked strangely unconventional in its simplicity. And at the same time I ventured into songfic-writing - something I’ve never appreciated! It’s reassuring to hear that all this worked for you. I’m glad the James/Lily moment was enjoyable, too. And it particularly warms my heart that you love my Remus, who’s able to truly enjoy himself by making the most of everything like disco - and like getting near Sirius.

Hmm, I wonder whether you agree with James or regard the Baccara version, too, as “not a bad thing” to reside in your head.

[paulamcg]

Perhaps I’m a masochist but I somehow enjoy imagining how Peter swirls imitating the Baccara ladies, just to tease James.

[remuslives23]

That is so beautiful. I loved Lily's 'Not yet, but I'll tell you when.' and the very last line made me grin like mad!

[paulamcg]

Thank you! I’m thrilled you’ve found beauty in this. And it’s particularly lovely to hear that those lines towards and at the end worked so well for you.