Fic: Sound of the Revolution, Chapter 8

[beakanoma]

Title: Sound of the Revolution, Chapter 08
Author: kevo
Pairing: Harry + Cedric.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not claim ownership to these characters or the series they’re from.
Summary: In his fifth year, Harry faces ostracism with boyfriend Cedric for coming out and for declaring Voldemort has returned. (Order of the Phoenix canon re-write.)

Comments

[wirrrn]

Awesome. Loved it- especially Ginny falling for another Gay guy, and the Harry/Cedric makeup in the RoR.

Wow, 5 years! I love the story and your writing just as much now as I did back then!

[beakanoma]

Thank you, wirrrn! I'm glad you've stuck with me :)

[timelordsimone]

See this is why Hufflepuff is better than Gryffindor.

It is difficult to comprehend that you have been writing this for five years!
Of course, I only started reading it three years ago. (Did the math there about a dozen times because I refused to accept it was that long ago.)
POINT IS: blimey that is a long time.

I'll probably keep reading even if you do take another five years to finish. <3

[beakanoma]

You dick. By which I mean "I love you, but you dick."

Still, you've been reading for three, that's still a long time! Some mad crazy shit.

And you'll PROBABLY keep reading? PROBABLY? This is what I'm saying: dick!

[kagoashes]

Twitter was an excellent device, I thoroughly thank you for thinking of me

[beakanoma]

No problem, babes. You and Simon are some of my favorite readers, so anything I can do to help let you know there's a new chapter would be my pleasure

[theoclovr223]

Really great writing. It's insane how fast time flies. I've actually noticed a change in your writing style. It was already really good, but it's gotten even better over time. I am absolutely astounded at how well this story is taking shape. I eagerly await the next chapter in the Harry/Cedric saga!! :)

[beakanoma]

Aww, thanks! I hope you're right, that I'm getting better :) I'll keep working on it!

[rotaryphones]

I thought this was a really strong chapter, right from the second paragraph with Harry's thoughts on teaching and the apt allusion to Lockhart. Ginny's conversation with Harry, and Harry's fight later with Cedric were both so believable. (Is it okay that I took Cedric's side in the argument? :)) And the final bit about Cedric's insecurities were such a great insight into his character. Between pressure from his dad, being sorting into Hufflepuff, and being gay, of course he'd feel defensive about being "tough" enough. But don't worry, Cedric: we love you just the way you are!

Oh, and I love that throwback to the very beginning of your story. "Don't tempt me" was always a memorable line for me. How time flies!

[beakanoma]

REALLY?? I thought this chapter was weak! I'm so glad you feel that way.

It's totally okay that you took Cedric's side in the argument. I think I do, too. And, like I said, I hadn't originally intended to go into Cedric's insecurities on this one. Then I realized that I *always* make it Harry's fault. He may be the younger, less mature one of the pair, but that doesn't mean everything is always his fault. I felt it was important to make part of this be Cedric's issue, too. He's a character as much as Harry is.

I, too, loved that throwback. It was a completely last minute decision, I almost didn't keep it in. But you're right, it's always been memorable, and we STILL don't have an answer about what the hell he meant! I also threw in that bit about Cedric's dad teasing his mum about being Hufflepuff for continuity's sake. If "A Lack of Color" was about me developing my abilities as a general writer, I think "Sound of the Revolution" is about me developing a sense of continuity with my own characters and canon. It's fun!