I'm a firm believer in the following phrases: "Find something you love to do, and find someone who will pay you to do it," "Normal is just a phrase used to hurt the rest of us," "I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not sure," and "Meow." Though technically the first story of mine to appear on the 'net, Alternate Ending is not my first fanfiction. That honor goes to one that will never see the screen. (This thing is about 100 chapters long, split into four books, and is kind of pathetic) I have written stories for Harry Potter, Final Fantasy 7 & 8, Shining Force, Suikoden, and Wild Arms, but that's not to say those are the only ones who will be cursed by my words... (Just give me time, and maybe ideas and I'll get around to the rest ;) )
Okies. Have all of my chapters up for What If year one, thirty chapters for year two posted and another in the works. I am trying to write a Dumbledore that is manipulative, but not evil. See, I feel that the man has to be somewhat manipulative for what he does, but he knows there are lines you don't cross. The parts I'm not sure about are whether or not he's accidentally done so. I also am not sure entirely how to deal with the problems already present, and their legal consequences for Dumbles. Have any tips? Feel free to share. While I'm here, I want to apologise profusely for the long break between chapters 29 and 30 and between 30 and 31 (still not posted). School took over my life, held me hostage, and I only just ransomed myself back. I'm working on ideas for 31, which I want to use to finish Second Year off, and ideas for the rest of his time at Hogwarts.With that in mind, I figure I'll change the name of what contains Years One and Two to 'What if: the First Two Years' and start a new posting. That could change, but I figure it'll make life easier for me to plot out the rest of the story.
I have drawn three pictures (so far) in thanks for the reviews already, and have posted them on deviantart.com. If this works, go to toranekohybrid/deviantart.com, and you'll find my profile there. They should be 50, 100 and 300 Reviews respectively in toranekohybrid.deviantart.com. If you can't find them, let me know and I'll send you the link again. If that doesn't work.. well... I'll figure something out.
--As far as the reviews go, I am VERY grateful. There are some reviewers who make interesting points and I wish they were logged in so I could respond, but I just want to inform anyone who looks that I know you can't sway people away from their beliefs. Harry doesn't yet. This is the first time he's tried. So, if that isn't enough of a clue as to what's coming, I'll tell you this. The end of book one and the events of book two will be a rather rude awakening for the poor child. Oh, and someone doesn't like my way of citing Harry's sources of information. I'm sorry, but I actually speak like that, so it didn't seem too farfetched for someone else to. Meh.--
--I've had one reviewer compliment my writing but they at the same time told me I fell into a cliche. Sorry to say, I'm aware of that. I argued with myself on the decision of Slytherin or Ravenclaw when I wrote this story. I went the Slytherin route partly because I actually know the names of his would-be housemates, and partly because I liked the 'polarity' issue it would cause. Hopefully, while I do wind up using other cliches, it's a case of me using them, not the other way 'round, and that I have enough twists on them that I'm not just writing one great cliche. Of course, if I am, I hope someone lets me know, or that I'm writing a cliche enjoyably enough to get by.--
--For those who actually read this, Seelie is an OC, not a Mary Sue. She's just a little less smart than Hermione, a super klutz, verbally inept, and probably about to quit playing Quidditch, though I'm working on a reason for it. Studying for OWLS might work... Ginny will probably take her place as Seeker, and Seelie appearances were ALWAYS meant to be infrequent. I'm aware of the censure most OC's generate, and I'm sorry for those who are unhappy with her presence. Too bad, so sad, she's just going to stay put for a while. If it's any comfort, the older Slytherins only tolerate her. Any others' views, message me and I'll respond. If it later looks like she's actually Mary Sue-ing, tell me the details that cause you to believe this, and I'll look into it. Please? Sub note, I have now recieved what I consider my first flame. It's kind of funny. Kind of not. For the person who posted it, or people who agree, if you have a suggestion as to a canon (not cannon as the flame spelled it) person to use, feel free. If I can, I'll revise it and place them in there, or not, as that would completely change the dynamic of the games I've written so far. Again, as of Harry's third year, there will probably be someone else as Seeker, so why grump NOW? No one grumped during his first year. Meh.--
--I credited a reviewer with the idea of making Tyler an 'Unmentionable.' Bad me. The reviewer suggested 'Unspeakable,' and my goofball fingers slipped 'mentionable' in in place of 'speakable.' Must have thought 'Hey, they're synonyms,' even if the connotations are... snerk
--Finally thought to point out that I'm ignorant of British slang, so the Quill name using 'Fancy' was a name, not a term. Though if you listen to a Reba Mc Entire song... er. Off track. Sorry.
I'm also thinking of reworking Alternate Ending, Recovery and Rebuilding, but will need help finding plotholes. Rather, finding ALL of them. This could vastly alter all three stories, so anyone with suggestions on whether to just upload the changed chapters, or to upload them as totally new stories, post a review or e-mail me straight out. Of course, this assumes anyone READS my profile. Snerk
I have been called a human dictionary, and I have a liking for reading, so if anyone contacts me to beta for them, I will at least try. I can help with word choice, if needed, but please, don't ask me for commas help. looks at preceeding sentence I have found I use too many as it is.
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