| Whisper Gypsy |
Author has written 33 stories for Harry Potter, and Sherlock. Thrilling, elegant, and deadly. Pointed, yet balanced. The sword is easily grasped, but, paradoxically, mastery of the art demands years of serious study. The best stories, I think, are swords. —C.E. I've told many of you I participated in the August contest on TheMapleBookshelf-For Writers, and the contest is over: My partners and I won first place! The story is available here under a joint pen name: TheWanderingPotionsMisstresses I am on Pottermore, though I rarely have a chance to actually be on it. Find me as the Ravenclaw student: NightPixie21624. Send me a friend request and I'll be able to chat, or even duel with you as you like! I am also now on The Maple Bookshelf as WhisperGypsy: http:// themaplebookshelf. com/Literati/ viewuser. php?uid=813 Just remember to remove the spaces. This is where the more mature content of my fics, when it occurs, will be posted. This is a very friendly, welcoming site, with monthly contests and great writers, reviewers, and readers. Please join the Bookshelvians. (props to worrywart for the new term!) Alan Rickman: "When I am 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I'll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, 'After all this time?' And I will say, 'Always.'" I’m a writer, a gypsy, You’re a writer by nature, gypsy by choice. A word of warning: I want you to flame and strongly critique my writing, although I do appreciate the "good job"s and the "I love it!"s. Help me build my writing abilities, please. Know that I will critique you in my reviews the way I would like to be reviewed--so it is nothing personal. FLAMES ARE PREFERABLE TO SILENCE! And bear in mind, I will reply to every review, in PM or my fics if you're a guest reviewer. I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. I, Whisper Gypsy, do solemnly swear to review every fic I enjoy, regardless of the number of reviews, its age, or any other ploy. I have joined and signed my name onto the Review Revolution. Post the same to your profile and to join the ranks and further the solution. Mischief Managed. | |||||||
1. It's All Fine » reviewsSherlock has never had a friend before, and so he tries to understand-alright, deduce-the one he's managed to acquire. While John has many friends, and lovers, no one can ever compare to Sherlock. Dedicated to my Hummingbird Mother macgyvershe, in honor of Mother's day.Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Crime - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,176 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-11-13 - Sherlock H. & John W.2. Submissive reviewsI've often wondered how Lily Evans went from being good friends with Severus Snape to being Mrs. James Potter. The single scene we have of their fifth year is a small window which explains the strains on her friendship with Severus, but doesn't give a full reason for such a dramatic switch in only two years. Here is a possible history of those few years. D/s, subspace, subdrop, etcHarry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,696 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-11-13 - Lily Evans P. - Complete3. The Family That the House Built » reviewsNineteen year old Remus comes forward and finds one Hermione Granger and her foster son Teddy living in the house he just bought. Whenever he enters the house the year is 1999, but when he leaves he is back in 1979. Will he be able to change all the past she has shared with him? Can he bring himself to leave his house with the promise of a loving family waiting for him within?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 19,631 - Reviews: 226 - Updated: 5-11-13 - Published: 7-20-12 - Remus L. & Hermione G.4. Black Plague » reviewsSirius and Regulas will be forced to reconcile with their tortured past, and the blood that fills their veins. A blood with an inherited poison. Will either child of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black survive the Black Death?Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 5,508 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 1-21-13 - Published: 10-13-11 - Sirius B. & Regulus B.5. Master of My Fate » reviewsRemus John Lupin II has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The eager young Lycan anticipates learning, practicing magic, and meeting new people. But making friends—the forever kind—and finding himself were miracles he had never even dreamed of. Challenge by haze1982Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 5,769 - Reviews: 28 - Updated: 1-20-13 - Published: 11-25-12 - Remus L. & Marauders6. Two Souls Are Better Than One » reviewsAt the battle of Hogwarts, after Nagini's attack, Professor Snape didn't exactly die; his soul moved into Hermione's body instead—since her fingers were stemming the blood flow at his throat. His knowledge and wisdom will help her to survive the Final Battle, but what else lies in store for these two? Are two souls really better than one?Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,919 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 1-20-13 - Published: 6-15-12 - Hermione G. & Severus S.7. Mission Rewind » reviewsShe didn't mean to do it. Well, that's not true. She meant to go back. She meant to change things. But not like this. Hermione accepts a mission to go back in time and change the past, but will she really be the one in control?Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,867 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 1-19-13 - Published: 11-4-12 - Hermione G. & James P.8. Secondhand Furniture and Rented Rooms » reviewsContinuation of "Gently, Softly, Lightly". Remus and Hermione's lives as they establish their bond and explore the ins and outs of the werewolf mating process. Will they be able to work it all out, or will their story end in a happily never after? Warning: heavy Ron bashing.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 8,572 - Reviews: 99 - Updated: 1-19-13 - Published: 6-25-12 - Hermione G. & Remus L. - Complete9. SOB, Padfoot's Album » reviewsWhat if Sirius Black had an album? What songs would be on there? What stories would have inspired each of those songs? Why not plug this playlist in and have a listen?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 8,931 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 1-16-13 - Published: 9-19-12 - Sirius B. - Complete10. What I Learned in History of Magic » reviewsJames spent much of his time at Hogwarts learning how to prank, learning everything he could about one Lily Evans, and learning anything that might win her over to him. But some days, he learned other things too.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 2,757 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 1-14-13 - Published: 11-25-12 - James P. & Lily Evans P. - Complete11. My Best Mate reviewsSirius has known forever that there is only one person who could be his soul mate. Unfortunately, he thought he never had a chance with him, so he dated half the girls at Hogwarts trying to forget him. And then, on the flip of a coin, he kissed Remus, his soul mate, only to find out Remus has loved him longer than forever.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 805 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-25-12 - Remus L. & Sirius B. - Complete12. Stand Aside reviewsShare Lily's last moments with her: how she tucked Harry into bed that night, the words she exchanged with the dark lord, and how her love stopped a war for a decade while at the same time saving the life of her infant son. Share and remember. Huge props to Ministry of Magic for their inspirational "Only Power Remains", which heavily influenced this oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 719 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 11-16-12 - Lily Evans P. & Voldemort - Complete13. Portraiture » reviewsHermione has set herself on studying the art of Moving Portraits during her final Hogwarts year; but what will happen when she finds herself falling for one of the occupants of an enchanted portrait? And will there ever be any chance for their love?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,064 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 9-19-12 - Published: 8-13-12 - Hermione G. & Gideon P.14. Through Red Doors » reviewsHermione was adopted by the Dr.'s Granger when they found her lost in Muggle London. Her true parents were highly prominent purebloods and close friends with Walburga and Orion Black and had sworn an unbreakable oath that their two families would unite.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 15,271 - Reviews: 184 - Updated: 8-20-12 - Published: 9-12-11 - Hermione G. & Sirius B.15. Hooping Quaffles reviewsOliver Wood happens to run into the girl he never had a chance with in school. Will graduation and a dip in the real world have shifted his odds for the better? HG/OWHarry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,629 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 8-12-12 - Oliver W. & Hermione G. - Complete16. Unsortable » reviewsThe Sorting Hat promotes house unity as the only way to battle the coming darkness; just how far will this sacred artifact of Hogwarts go to prove his opinion correct? And how will his ploy affect the residents of Hogwarts? Response to Challenge by SeriousOrSirius; NOT a oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,249 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 7-28-12 - Published: 5-31-12 - OC & Sorting Hat17. Sheep reviewsThe Order defeated Lord Voldemort, but lost the War. The death eaters now run Wizarding Britain and have imprisoned all the muggleborns in labor camps. Hermione is one such prisoner, who has survived all of her friends to endure this torture. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,262 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-28-12 - Hermione G. - Complete18. Mudblood » reviewsHermione was captured and tortured by Bellatrix, and never managed to escape. The boys get to Shell Cottage and send to the Order to Hermione for help, but will they get there in time? And what will happen to Hermione after her torture? What does this have to do with ghosts from the past? What secrets have set the cards in play?Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 33,579 - Reviews: 66 - Updated: 7-23-12 - Published: 5-26-12 - Hermione G. & Alastor M.19. Blow Me One Last Kiss reviewsSongfic based on P!nk's new song. Hermione and Ron have been married for three years, but different elements of their marriage have gotten to them both, changing each of them into people they no longer recognize. Told from Hermione's POV. Rated for cussing and affair.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,824 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-15-12 - Hermione G. - Complete20. All Souls' Day reviewsHermione has spent the years after the War ended to try and resurrect Sirius from the Veil. They meet yearly on the eve of All Souls to discuss ways to bring him back. Finally Hermione comes to a startling discovery in her research, and on that final All Souls' Day, she confronts her one-time love with her epiphany.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,340 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 7-8-12 - Hermione G. & Sirius B. - Complete21. Night Light » reviewsThe werewolf sauntered closer, certain he had his prey within swiping distance and grinned evilly at her. She began swinging herself for the small ledge that pooled closer to the base of the cliff and—after murmuring a quick prayer—launched herself at it.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,137 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 7-1-12 - Published: 10-13-11 - Hermione G. & Remus L. - Complete22. Time Turner » reviewsHermione is cursed by the portrait of Mrs. Black, and ends up twenty years in the past. What Mrs. Black did not intend was for this to incite the interference of the Daughters of Selene. Not your average time-travel fic. Being Revised! Thank you for your enduring patience.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 11 - Words: 44,647 - Reviews: 99 - Updated: 6-30-12 - Published: 11-15-11 - Hermione G. & Remus L.23. Gently, Softly, Lightly » reviewsSo, Remus has been tense lately and Hermione's the only one who can calm him down. What's really going on? And what mischief will it take to break the truth to everyone? Please note the rating change. Merited by Twin content alone! Mild Ron bashing.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 9,187 - Reviews: 93 - Updated: 6-25-12 - Published: 9-6-11 - Hermione G. & Remus L. - Complete24. Omnia Vincit Amor reviewsA moment in the life of Bill and Fleur after he was attacked by Fenrir, but before the Final Battle.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 646 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-23-12 - Bill W. & Fleur D. - Complete25. Ah, Music, A Magic Beyond All We Do Here! » reviewsIpod challenge; several pairings canon and AU. Each chapter is it's own song/story, but please review anyway! Also, I reccomend that you listen to the song while you read as it completes the story. Says complete, but will probably get added to, just not regularly.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 1,417 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 6-17-12 - Published: 5-28-12 - Harry P. - Complete26. Moss Cottage » reviewsDraco and Hermione had been married less than a year when Voldemort captures his greatest traitor. Tortured within an inch of his life, all Draco wants is to get home to his family.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,147 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 6-17-12 - Published: 11-30-11 - Draco M. & Hermione G. - Complete27. Clawed Serpent » reviewsHe would always whisper "My duty is to fight for what I love, Reggie. You're my brother, so I will always fight for you. They could kill me, and so long as you weren't hurt, I would count my death as due payment. We'll always stick together, Reggie." And I had promised.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 1,712 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 6-11-12 - Published: 6-9-12 - Regulus B. & Sirius B. - Complete28. Nargles Made Them Do It reviewsNeville has to stay at Hogwarts for the winter hols. Could a run-in with Luna make it all worth it? OneshotHarry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 503 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-28-12 - Luna L. & Neville L. - Complete29. To Love That Well reviewsAn exchange of sonnets between Remus and Nymphadora Lupin during the Horcrux Hunt while he was at Fred and George's PotterWatch headquarters.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 453 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-21-12 - Remus L. & N. Tonks - Complete30. Even in Death reviewsSeverus Snape looks back on his mistakes in life and hopes that his death will wash away any taint that remains.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 199 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-21-12 - Severus S. & Lily Evans P. - Complete31. Taste the Stars reviewsHermione daydreams in class, and composes a poem about her favorite DADA professor...Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 435 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-13-11 - Hermione G. & Remus L. - Complete32. Through the Eyes of the Beholder » reviewsPoetry for all the MaraudersHarry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 5 - Words: 432 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-13-11 - Lily Evans P. & James P. - Complete33. Sirius and His MnMs reviewsThis is a story of Sirius and his favorite Muggle candy. He has a ritual for eating it, of course, but how will he explain that to his friends?Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 474 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-13-11 - Sirius B. - Complete