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Bonus fic: After Life for rosemaryandrue

Jan 09, 2010 16:57

Title: After Life
Author: magnetic_pole
Recipient: rosemaryandrue
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Word Count: 3200
Summary: It might all be true here.
Author's notes: For rosemaryandrue, with heartfelt thanks for a fabulous pinch hit!

( The bit with Harry is simple enough; it's what comes afterward that seems so strange. )

2009, rated pg, fic

Comments 19

rosemaryandrue January 9 2010, 22:42:33 UTC

Oh, oh, I totally did not expect that. Thank you. *hearts*

This is bittersweet in the best way. The contrast between the two couples had me catching my breath. Lily particularly is so young and optimistic, especially against Remus' bitterness. The difference those extra years make is so powerful and Sirius' decision to lie is perfect.

I snickered at First thing I always wonder, when I get involved with someone: is this part of Dumbledore's grand plan?, because, yes, quite.

Thank you so much.

magnetic_pole January 9 2010, 22:49:15 UTC

Ah, you saw it! Wonderful. Thank *you* so much, sweetie. Pinch hitters are a blessing generally, and there's nothing more reassuring than to see your name on the list and know that we'll get a fabulous gift in record time. *drums on her armrest*

Happy 2010! *hugs* M.

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magnetic_pole January 11 2010, 00:56:19 UTC

I've been thinking about Lupin and Sirius as young men again in the forest scene in DH ever since I read it, and this was one way it seemed to make sense. Thanks so much for reading! M.

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magnetic_pole January 11 2010, 00:57:00 UTC

I loved the unreality of the afterlife (or the unreality of life, rather).

Ah, I really like it put that way, thank you. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for commenting! M.

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magnetic_pole January 11 2010, 00:57:49 UTC

I like James and Lily's naivety - it seems right that they are so calm and peaceful in the afterlife.

I love the idea that a naive Lily and James might actually fasten onto the right idea, as I think they may here. Thanks for reading! M.

rhye January 10 2010, 07:35:25 UTC

This was definitely a unique take on the afterlife, but I'm not sure I can wrpa my mind around a place where a fiction is the reality for everyone. will Peter's fiction be that he is innocent? And then how will Sirius and Remus react to that? You've given me lots to think about, thanks for writing this.

magnetic_pole January 11 2010, 00:59:31 UTC

but I'm not sure I can wrpa my mind around a place where a fiction is the reality for everyone. will Peter's fiction be that he is innocent?

*smile* Perhaps this is too manipulative of me as the author--wanting to leave things open this way--but I do love thinking of Peter as the fly in the ointment, even here. Thanks for reading! M.