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Author has written 34 stories for Harry Potter, Greek Mythology, Downton Abbey, and Mansfield Park. Lovely CS Mary Crawley icon by EOlivet. Silvestria is English and in her early twenties. She read classics at university and is now doing a MLitt in The Novel where she is indulging in her love for romance, flawed female characters and draughty castles to her heart's content. Like many people of her generations she spent her teens enthralled by Harry Potter. Less so now, though she'd still love to finish writing Cassandra one day. Nowadays she spends most of her time writing on the Regency RPG forum: The London Life (She's Rose.) They're now open for applications so if you fancy writing some Regency fiction, do stop on by. It's a great place anyway and Silvestria's writing has improved so much thanks to it! Her original fiction can be found at fictionpress or her writing LJ. Since watching Downton Abbey in autumn 2011 Silvestria has become utterly obsessed by it. She ships Matthew/Mary with a vengence and is currently writing a multi-chaptered AU "epic", Consolation Prize. The story splits its time between following Lady Mary on a journey of discovery to Italy and those left behind at Downton, mainly concentrating on Matthew and Sybil. Her Downton Abbey obsession has also led her to create forums - see her homepage link. There's a discussion forum where we've got some really good debates going, a RPG (Silvestria plays Mary - surprise surprise), and a place to recommend and discuss fanfiction. Do check it out if you're a Downton Abbey fan! Since starting the RPG, Silvestria has teamed up with Matthew's writer, talented M/M writer OrangeShipper, and they now publish co-written M/M stories as Of Sandwiches and Sea-Monsters. Do check out their stories! If you enjoy any of her stories, do please let her know in a review! They mean so much and really help to enthuse her to keep writing. She has recently got twitter and quite often mentions Downton Abbey and writing updates (in between the obligatory complaining about the day job and posting song lyrics!). She also has tumblr but she is not very interesting or original there, due to being graphically challenged. Do add her and let her know where you found her! :) Note: As of September 2011, I will not be reading so much Downton Abbey fanfiction as I was and will consequently not be reviewing either. This isn't any mark against any individual authors or a lack of interest in the fandom. However, my MLitt requires me to read a lot of books for my degree and they will prioritised over fanfiction, as will my own writing. I apologise if you have been counting on my support; if I have more time I will return to it. I also hope I will not lose anybody else's because of this - it is nothing personal. I am active in fandom, but I am not reading much. References for Consolation Prize Since fanfiction.net doesn't let me post links offsite in the chapters, here is a glossary/footnotes/links for Consolation Prize. I suggest checking back here every chapter! Chapter Five - Sybil's first song is The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. - Her second song is the folk song My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (not a recording that gives an impression of how she'd have sung it). Chapter Seven - Matthew's translation of The Decameron is by J. M. Rigg and was first published in 1903. You can read it here. - Information about the Scuola Dalmata can be found here. The painting of George and the Dragon by Carpaccio that Mary and Hettie are looking can be seen here. Chapter Eight - Probably the best orchestral version of The Merry Widow waltz can be found here. A more period appropriate recording (from the 1920s), which might actually sound a bit like what the orchestras they were dancing to, can be found here. And, for the real connoisseurs, here is the original scene from the operetta! (I just love the moment when she stops protesting and the cymbals crash and he pulls her into his arms! Ahem. :P) - As for Venetian cafe orchestras, here are a few of the better recordings on youtube to give you a flavour of them: Waltz of the Flowers (and more), Salut d'Amour, Pachabel's Canon. Chapter Ten - You will definitely want to watch this video of the Act One Finale of Tosca (complete with helpful subtitles) when reading this chapter. For added references, here is the wikipedia page for the opera, and the English libretto. If you're VERY keen, here is the Italian libretto for Act One! - Some information and photos of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma (which was the Teatro Constanzi) here. Chapter Eleven - Sciarpa is reciting a passage from the famous Roman lawyer and politician Cicero's speech Pro Caelio, a speech written in defence of Marcus Caelius, a generally nasty piece of work. By focussing his speech on attacking Caelius' one-time lover, the notorious Clodia (better known as the poet Catullus' muse, Lesbia, and for probably having an affair with her brother, the even more degenerate Publius Clodius) he was able to win the jury over to his side, even if it meant defending Caelius. You can read the passage in Latin and English here. Further information on the speech here. It is generally considered one of Cicero's best speeches. Chapter Fourteen - Here is information and a photo of the statue of Laocoon and his sons being attacked by sea-serpents, which reminded Mary of Matthew. Other References The Sea-Monster in Question Quotations from the Metamorphoses are from a 1717 translation by Sir Samuel Garth, John Dryden, et al and come from Book IV. Read it here. Goodbye-ee Links to the songs: We don't want to lose you and Goodbye-ee. University Challenge A picspam and introduction to the characters here on tumblr. | |||||||
1. Thoroughly Modern Mary reviewsIt's Christmas Eve 1921 and the prodigal daughter has finally returned from Paris, her modern morals the only thing more shocking than her modern hairstyle. No Christmas Special spoilers. Rated for glamorous smoking, wild Charleston dancing & innuendo.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,532 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 2-13-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete2. University Challenge » reviewsModern university AU. Mary is an Oxbridge reject with a past, Anna & John are in the friendship zone, Sybil has a secret life out of school, Matthew & Lavinia are stuck in a rut, & Downton is owned by the National Trust. Drama and hijinks naturally ensue.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,105 - Reviews: 167 - Updated: 2-7-12 - Published: 8-15-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C.3. Indestructible » reviewsIt is two months since the events of episode 8 when the reappearance of a forgotten talisman in Matthew's sock drawer sets off a chain reaction which might be enough to break a cycle of destructive behaviour. Eventual catharsis.Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,516 - Reviews: 71 - Updated: 1-30-12 - Published: 11-7-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete4. Consolation Prize » reviewsAU S01 epic. Mary and Violet have adventures of discovery and romance in Europe while Sybil finds herself torn between two men and her independence. Multi-character, multi-ship; focussing on Mary, Matthew & Sybil, together and individually.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 68,597 - Reviews: 158 - Updated: 1-17-12 - Published: 3-31-11 - Mary C. & Sybil C.5. A Girl Worth Fighting For reviewsThree sides of a love triangle, two men with guns, and a dead pheasant in the undergrowth. In other words, Downton does Christmas. AU M/M version of the Christmas Special- spoilers for the trailers not the episode itself. Written for Yuletide 2011.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,636 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 1-2-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete6. Taking Her There » reviewsDirect continuation of the Christmas Special. In which EVERYTHING IS HAPPINESS AND NOTHING HURTS.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,762 - Reviews: 61 - Updated: 12-27-11 - Published: 12-26-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C.7. Something to Talk About reviewsA missing scene from S02E03 that should clarify the true nature of Matthew and Mary's relationship. AU crack fic with a bit of meta and innuendo thrown in for extra seasoning. Because S02 needs more banter and silliness.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,004 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 10-3-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete8. The Second Ending reviewsSometimes the only way to say something is not to say it. Surrounded by war at home and abroad, Matthew and Mary try to make sense of their relationships with each other and others with a little help from Dickens and Austen. Vague S02 spoilers.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,657 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 8-31-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete9. Drabbles from the Forums reviewsA series of drabbles I wrote on the Downton Abbey Forums. Different character and pairing focuses, upstairs and downstairs from Edith/Patrick to Gwen via old Mr. Molesley and Kemal Pamuk.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,910 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-11-1110. Rowing in Eden reviewsThe day after Sybil's ball Matthew takes Mary rowing on the Serpentine. Involves rain snogging and Matthew with his shirt sleeves rolled up. Blatant and irrelevant fanservice. Enjoy!Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,640 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 8-8-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete11. Consolation Prize DVD Extras » reviewsDeleted scenes, outtakes, sequels etc. from my story 'Consolation Prize'. Will contain spoilers for whatever is posted so far but some scenes can stand alone. NEW! Sybil/Branson deleted scene from Chapter 4!Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,418 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 8-6-11 - Published: 5-13-1112. Goodbyeee reviewsMatthew had specifically asked nobody to see him off but Mary had never been very good at doing what she was told. Inspired by certain recent S02 pictures and spoilers.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,634 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 7-17-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete13. The Sea Monster in Question reviewsMary reads Greek myths. Matthew catches her at it. Banter ensues.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,095 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-5-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete14. Almost Alone reviews"Then you've forgotten when I pulled you into the conservatory at the Northbrooks! How sad!" "No, I haven't. It's not quite the same with twenty chaperones hiding behind every fern." Pre-series missing scene. Angsty Mary/Crowborough. Character study.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,102 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-1-11 - Mary C. - Complete15. The Change in the Game reviews"Peace on earth and goodwill towards men – and that includes cousin Matthew." It is Christmas 1913 and there are games to be played. Matthew/Mary with cameos from Sybil, Violet, Isobel, Robert, Cora and more.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,282 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 6-20-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete16. While the Paint Dries reviewsChanging circumstances at Crawley House provide an excuse for redecoration. In the meantime, Matthew develops a duckling obsession, Isobel fusses, and Mary watches paint dry. Sweeter and sicklier than eating all your Easter eggs at once.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,529 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 4-23-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete17. Parallel Lives reviewsThe Earl is dead. Long live the Earl. Drabble on Molesley on his promotion to Lord Grantham's valet. Molesley/Anna and tangental Matthew/Mary because I don't seem able to write something without them.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 506 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-20-11 - Molesley & Anna S. - Complete18. A Catalogue of Failure reviewsFive friendships that failed and one that is only just beginning. Mary-centric character study. Shippy if you squint.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,140 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 4-16-11 - Mary C. - Complete19. Love and a Cottage reviewsMatthew takes Mary to inspect the cottages as promised. Pure fluff, or as fluffy as Matthew/Mary is going to get.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,165 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 3-11-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete20. Nostos reviewsThe third time Mary reads The Odyssey it is 1918 and her favourite character is Penelope. Matthew/Mary romance with added Greek myth!Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,413 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 1-23-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete21. Marriage Vows » reviews"Fanny was disposed to think the influence of London very much at war with all respectable attachments." The events leading up to Maria and Julia's elopements as seen from Julia's point of view.Mansfield Park - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,814 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-3-11 - Published: 1-1-11 - Complete22. Last Night of the Fair » reviewsMatthew gets hot and sweaty. Mary drinks beer. Then there's dancing. Matthew/Mary obviously with small side helpings of Anna/Bates and Sybil/Branson for blatant fan service. Set during S01E04.Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,832 - Reviews: 35 - Updated: 11-14-10 - Published: 11-11-10 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete23. Mary Full of Grace reviewsMatthew gets more than he bargained for when Edith takes him to see a very old church. Hints of Matthew/Mary. Written and set after S01E03.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,504 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 10-29-10 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete24. CASSANDRA, or Memoires of an Heroine » reviewsFollows The Unbreakable Link. Cassandra is Harry and Hermione's daughter and she is determined to be normal. Fate, however, and the consequences of Voldemort's defeat years ago will catch up with her and her family who are hiding terrible secrets. Very AUHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 77,541 - Reviews: 45 - Updated: 7-29-07 - Published: 12-19-0125. Behind the Bookshelves reviewsA chance meeting in London in the summer before sixth year between Harry and Hermione leads to sparks flying... or at least Hermione wishes it did. Can any boy really be THAT oblivious? Contains OoP spoilers. Already reviewed as excellent.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,490 - Reviews: 42 - Published: 7-16-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete26. Heracles the Thirteenth Labour The AmphiBasilisk reviewsThe Goddess Hera sets Heracles another labour, as a punishment when he gets drunk. Was commended in an essay competition.Greek Mythology - Rated: K - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,058 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-30-03 - Complete27. Latin Proposal reviewsA very, very short proposal of marriage. HHr. Fluff. Reviews please!Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 317 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-1-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete28. Fish and Chips reviewsHarry and Hermione eat fish and chips. Short, sweet and fluffy. Read and review, please!Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,417 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 1-23-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete29. The Final Countdown » reviewsThe answer to a challenge on a yahoo! group. Pretty cliche romance for new year. HH and DG! Plenty of Sirius and Remus as well. RR please. Flames not welcome.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,504 - Reviews: 44 - Updated: 12-26-02 - Published: 1-2-02 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete30. Harry Potter and the Unbreakable Link » reviews7th year fic in the good old traditional style. Voldemort has a daughter only he lost her, Harry has a dream, Dumbledore has a past and Hermione has a problem. Major revelations about the Potters, and the beginning of a possible romance... Now edited.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery - Chapters: 20 - Words: 68,302 - Reviews: 140 - Updated: 12-8-01 - Published: 2-9-01 - Hermione G. & Harry P. - Complete31. Henrietta and Hermione » reviewsA romance. Act II- Fred gives out the parts for Romeo and Juliet. Ron and Henrietta find out what their detention is. R/R please!Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,560 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 11-13-01 - Published: 11-7-01 - Hermione G.32. Quest for the Heart of the Hero reviewsA Tribute to Miss Jane Austen in the form of short story in which Miss Virginia Weasley shearches for the Heart of the Hero. Reviews are more than welcome provided they're not flames.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Parody/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,192 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 9-18-01 - Ginny W. & Harry P. - Complete33. There's Magic in the Night reviewsHmm... This is a song that I wrote very quickly. It has very bad rhymes which I think makes it rather funny. AN for people who read the Unbreakable Link. Please don't flame.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 312 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-1-01 - Complete34. The green eyed stag reviewsA piece of Valentine fluff. LJ. VERY fluffy. R&R please.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 800 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 2-14-01 - James P. & Lily Evans P. - Complete
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