Ripe as Summer Quinces

[starfishstar]

RIPE AS SUMMER QUINCES
(Part 2 of Golden, Ripe and Rotten)

Summary: “Albus, my white knight,” Gellert said, and something in Albus’ chest loosened and blossomed, as it always did when Gellert spoke those words. “What shall we do today, with all the world at our feet?”

Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald, Aberforth Dumbledore, Ariana

Comments

[gilpin25]

I like the changes I've spotted! They make Gellert's ambitions even clearer (Albus' too, for that matter), with the desire to obtain the Hallows being boldly stated out loud. Clearer as well is the fact that any misgivings Albus may have are as nothing compared to the irresistible tide of desire, magic and power he's being carried away on. The "terribly beautiful things" at the end reads as a seductive and chilling promise, even if Albus is now so lost he's convinced himself this can only be for the good.

Looking forward to part III.

[starfishstar]

Thanks so much for reading - again! I'm very glad to hear the changes work and help the story along, highlight the underlying themes more clearly.

Story #3 coming in a moment!

[gracerene]

Gorgeous! Love the ripened/rotting fruit theme--it feels so apt for these two! And oh I love your Albus and Gellert! Both so perfectly captured.

[starfishstar]

Thank you! I really had fun getting to know these characters, trying to figure them out.