So I realized that when I started writing on this site, I would put a disclaimer in front of every story - or the first chapter of each story - but now I've realized I've been slacking. SO, in order to set the record straight, I am putting a full disclaimer here:

I disclaim any ownership to the Harry Potter literary series, Warner Brothers, or any other fringe merchandise. I do not know JK Rowling, am not affiliated with Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, Mike Newell, David Yates, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, or any other actor, director, or producer involved with the Harry Potter franchise. I seek only to entertain, and while I weep openly at the idea that I cannot make money writing fanfiction, I acknowledge that it is a privilege afforded to me by the generosity of JK Rowling and I do not seek to undermine her or her work in any way.

I just intend to play with it for a little bit.

There. Officially Disclaimed. I can't afford the lawsuits. :-)

Ladies, and the occasional gentlemen:

If you happen to be a writer of fanfiction like I am, you might have noticed that there are certain reviews that "stick to you" and not in a good way. I was reading some of the reviews for my HP long-fic, Playing the Players, and I realized the 4 things that honestly PISS ME OFF in a review. I thought I would share.

So here is my Ode to the Fanfic Reviewer:

1.) When you review, don't ever, EVER tell me what to put into my story. It's my fucking story and if you don't like it, read something else.

2.) Don't get pissed at my characters because I make them reasonably realistic. Not everyone - in fact, very few people - fall in love immediately after sex. So is Hermione going to wake up in Sirius's arms after one night of amazing sex - after years of neuroses and psychosis - and become the dewy-eyed lover? NO! Not in my story, so if you're looking for that, again, read something else.

3.) I thoroughly understand and respect the fact that the way I write my characters is not going to appeal to some people. To me, Hermione is not some withering little virgin, Ron isn't an empty-headed putz, and Harry is not - most of the time - a whinging, whining brat. Ginny isn't an obnoxious attention-hog, Luna isn't a ditz, and Tonks isn't a conniving, backstabbing bitch. So if you're looking for these attributes to those characters in my stories, READ SOMETHING ELSE.

4.) And finally, while I might be a review hog, I'm not so starved for accolades that I am willing to pander to every whim of every reviewer. You wanna see more Draco? Go read a Draco story. You want Hermione to get off her high horse and become a lovesick puppy? Go read another story. You want Harry to jump off a cliff? You guessed it...GO READ ANOTHER STORY.

I do not mean this to offend those who have been so wonderfully supportive and constructive about my writing, who have followed the plots and their twists without complaint, and have helped me along with great feedback and an understanding of my direction. You all know who you are, and you've been great. I mean this for those who are ticked at the way the story is going and are looking to try and change it. If you don't like it, write your own story, your way.

Trust me, I will be there to review yours too, and I pull no punches.

Grande.Vanilla.Skim.Latte and I have started a joint profile because our insane brains function in a weird sort of congruence and the collaborative process is ridiculously amusing between us. SO...if you're interested in taking a look at the craziness that ensues when we put our heads together, take a look at our profile The Golden Duo 22. It's also under my 'Fav Authors' tab.

I HAVE A TWITTER ACCOUNT AND I DO UPDATE IT! Click where it says 'Homepage' at the top left corner or look me up under Angdevfanfic and follow me!

I HAVE A LIVE JOURNAL ACCOUNT AND I AM HOPING I WILL BE ABLE BLOG ON A FAIRLY CONSISTENT BASIS! I'm under the name angeldevilsmile so take a look please!

NOW...A LITTLE ABOUT ME:

NAME: Meg

GENDER: female

AGE: 23 (though it changes once a year and sadly, the numbers only get higher)

LOCATION: NY, USA

LIKES:

writing (a bit obvious, I think)

singing in the shower

reading

spending time with absolutely insane people, a.k.a. my friends

karaoke (kinda goes with singing in the shower)

trying to come up with new and interesting ways to spend my time

DISLIKES:

intolerance

reality television (though I make a few minor concessions)

game meat

zuccini

pretension

idiocity

mean people (I find this tends to go with idiocity)

PAIRINGS:

Hermione/Remus

Hermione/Sirius

Hermione/the Weasley twins (NO twincest)

Remus/Hermione/Sirius (in a non-slash yet still totally smoking hot threesome/triangle kinda way)

FAN FIC AUTHORS I TOTALLY RECOMMEND:

Grande.Vanilla.Skim.Latte

moonyNZ

Tink Wolfe

atruwriter

diamond-helen

NixItAll

pelespen

Other are under my 'Fav Authors' tab!

MINI-BIOGRAPHY:

I've lived all over the world

I've sung on a Broadway stage

I've been two places at once (think about this one for a bit - don't hurt yourself, though)

I can count to 10 in 8 different languages

I've been called a genius by licensed professionals (now think about fact #3)

I can act, sing, and dance - often at the same time - with a smile on my face

I can curse like a sailor...but usually only at appropriate moments

I can call myself a "national champion" in swimming...but not in this nation ;)

I have 3 defined "bad habits" - and I can do all 3 at the same time

I have an unhealthy fascination with the Harry Potter universe (Well...DUH)

I have thought about how I want to die

I have a secret desire to rule the world

FAVORITE QUOTES:

"In the beginning, the Universe was created. This made a lot of people angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad idea." - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're going and hook up with them later." - Mitch Hedberg

"It is a curious thing... that every creed promises a paradise which will be absolutely uninhabitable for anyone of civilized taste." - Evelyn Waugh

"Punctuality is a virtue of the bored." - Evelyn Waugh

"Sirius Black: Escaped Azkaban, Evaded Dementors, Outwitted the Ministry...Killed by Drapery." - Unknown

"Sometimes you remind me a lot of James. He called it my 'furry little problem' in company. Many people were under the impression that I owned a badly behaved rabbit." - Remus Lupin, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." - James Nicoll

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before." - Mae West

"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." - Will Durant

"Tea can do a lot of things, Jane. But it can't bring back the dead." - Death at a Funeral

From Movie 'Cradle Will Rock': In reference to allegiance with Communist Political Party
MARC BLITZSTEIN: I'm faithful to the ideals of the party
ORSON WELLES: I'm faithful to the party of ideas!
JOHN HOUSEMAN: You're faithful to the idea of a party.

The lovely and amazing Grande.Vanilla.Skim.Latte has made me some AWESOME banners for a few of my stories, so check them out!

A Late-Night Rendezvous

Playing the Players

The Wolf and Little Red: A Hogwarts Love Story

When the Masks Come Off

I solemnly swear that Fred never died and George wears blue boxers! I am a member of the Twin Exchange.