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Author has written 32 stories for Harry Potter, and CSI. Link to: My Beta Profile Fan Fiction News News: 4/22/08 - As of the seventh of May, 2008, I will officially be on a two-year hiatus from the world of fan fiction. Yes, that's right - there won't be anything new from me whatsoever in the way of stories, reviews, or witty forum posts. The fact is, my friends, that I will be gone from home for a solid two-year period of time. As miserably depressing as that may be - okay, is - you'll cope, I promise - the fact remains that in about six months you'll have forgotten I exist altogether. But, alas, fret not! Keep me on your author alert list! Keep me favourited and give me lots of lovely reviews! (Yes, they are wonderful, really.) I'll be back sometime around May of 2010 and will, with good luck, get caught up with all my review replies before I die of old age. For those of you residing in or near San Diego, California, you may see me on the streets dressed in a suit and tie wearing a badge that has "Elder" and my last name on it. I will be serving a two-year proselyting mission in that beautiful, Southern California city for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So, if you happen across an Elder, be friendly to them, it may just be me. Now, I won't just leave you entirely in the dust. I'm not that evil. So, to entertain you whilst I'm gone, I'm providing links to many of my favourite things for you in a quick list below. A few of my favourite places on the web: A few other authors of interest here at Fan Fiction.net: That is, of course, not a complete list of all the wonderful authors I've had the privilege of reading whilst here, but I can assure you that these authors, as well as those listed as winners of my TML Fan Fiction Eagle Awards, are quite worth the read. If you're a forum roamer, you may enjoy The Reviews Lounge, where reviewing - as well as interacting with some of the most awesome people here on this site - is number one. You may be interested in The Sober Universe; a close-knit group of friends having fun talking fan fiction theory as well as discussing more pressing and important issues. Thank You, ToManyLetters Profile - Table of Contents I am a supporter of the Sober Universe (SU) I refuse to accept J. K. Rowling's recent revelations regarding post-Deathly Hallows relationships as canon. Instead, I subscribe to the Sober Universe where we can use our imaginations to decide who ended up with who, and where my version is as true as yours. J. K. Rowling has given us a wonderful universe to play with, but she has finished writing the books. Either she should have given us a decent epilogue to Deathly Hallows, telling us what we wanted to know, rather than what we could have guessed, or she should have kept her ideas about post-Deathly Hallows events, ships and names to herself. It is my personal belief that if she had actually tried to write any of the ships that are now "canon" (particularly George/Angelina), she would see that they do not work. Even as the founder of the Sober Universe, I am aware that, by its very nature, fan fiction is not "canon", and cannot ever truly be canon. However, for those who showed enough respect to J. K. Rowling to make every effort to keep their stories in line with her vision - some of her recent decisions have been rather disappointing. Had she included any or all of this information at the end of Deathly Hallows, that would have been wonderful - I'm sure many, if not, most of us would have preferred a more fully complete edition of the epilogue, which we were not afforded. I love the universe Jo gave us in first seven books (though perhaps a little less of the sixth, for those who know my works), but beyond hardback canon, the only canon I stick to, if the story isn't Alternate Universe already, will be Sober Universe canon.
A few random facts: Note: Hermione's middle name is Jean. (Deathly Hallows, US Edition CP7, pg125) This is canon and, also, is now official. J. K. Rowling came out recently acknowledging the difference between her past interviews and the middle name found in Deathly Hallows, noting that originally she wanted Hermione's middle name to be Jane, but did not want her to share a middle name with Dolores Umbridge, and, so changed it to Jean. Because of all the confusion and fuss this has caused, I've written a wisecrack story about this. It can be read here. Favorite Harry Potter Characters by House and Gender: Least Favorite Harry Potter Characters by House and Gender: Favourite Lord of the Rings Character: Gandalf Favourite Babylon 5 Characters: Zathras, Marcus Favourite Quotes: "It is not our abilities that make us what we truly are, it is our choices." "The ones who love us never really leave us." "There's the silver lining I've been looking for." "Don't worry. I can see them, too. You're just as sane as I am." "Soon we must all make the choice between what is right, and what is easy." "There is no greater death, than the end of hope." "Faith sustains us in the hour when reason tells us that we cannot continue, that the whole of our lives is without meaning." "They gave me something... my mouth tastes like purple." "How does it feel, being Queen of the Damned?" "Wouldn’t it rock and roll if liking someone meant that they had to like you back? Of course, that would be a different universe and something else would probably suck.” "If you're falling off a mountain, you may as well try to fly." "It does not to well to dwell on dreams and forget to live." "I used to chance skirts all over the world. Till I got to Scotland and boy was I surprised!" "Intelligence has nothing to do with politics." "You can get more with a kind word and a two-by-four than you can with just a kind word." "Credendo vides: by believing, one sees." "Hank, we are not getting an HDTV. They are too lifelike. Luanne would be walking into it all the time." "Where is it written that all our dreams must be small ones?" "See yourself for what you are, not what others try to make you." "The first casualty of war is always the truth." “Evil, sometimes, wears a pleasant face.” "The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us. And our lives slip away, moment by moment, lost in that vast, terrible in-between." "A darkness carried in the heart can not be cured by moving the body from one place to another." "We can learn much from silence." "I have seen what power does, and I have seen what power costs. The one is never equal to the other." "You do not make history. You can only hope to survive it." "You can kill the truth, but it always comes back to haunt you later." "It's easy to find something worth dying for. Do you have anything worth living for?" "We create the meaning in our lives. It does not exist independently." "If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything." Favourite Quotes of All Time: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." "Faith precedes the miracle." Favourite Non-Canon Pairings: Favourite Non-Quartet Character: The Never Alone Series: Give Yourself Away Beyond Apotheosis Casting for the Never Alone Series: Pending Projects: It's Nice to Know - Genre: Romance/Drama - Length Type: Oneshot Just a Whisper - Genre: Friendship/Family - Length Type: Oneshot Mistakes - Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Length Type: Oneshot No Sympathy? - Genre: Romance/Humour - Length Type: Oneshot Nutty - Genre: Humour - Length Type: Oneshot Such a Pottermouth - Genre: Family/Humour - Length Type: Oneshot Together Forever - Genre: Romance/Friendship - Length Type: Chaptered Story House, M.D. Pushing Daisies Wonderfalls Hungry Hippo - Genre: Humour/Mystery - Length Type: Chaptered Story Perky Penguin - Genre: Humour/Family - Length Type: Chaptered Story Shelled Tortoise - Genre: Humour/Romance - Length Type: Chaptered Story Pompous Python - Genre: Humour/Friendship - Length Type: Chaptered Story Funky Fish - Genre: Humour/Mystery - Length Type: Chaptered Story Links to Harry Potter's "Just In": All : New Chapters : New Stories • The epilogue was a disappointment, to say the least. It told us hardly anything and left us feeling like the story was left unfinished. I, and I know I'm not alone in this, would have preferred a lengthier, more final-feeling end to the story. • I would like to hex Ron into oblivion. I have never liked him as a character and my dislike for him has only amplified after reading Deathly Hallows. He betrayed Harry and Hermione for no valid reason, Horcrux be screwed. He was generally cruel throughout the series - this simply puts the icing on the bitter cake. • The Gringotts scene, as well as the excessive material that led to it, was far too long. Period. This scene could easily have been cut out or changed to make it more entertaining or, at the very least, moderately interesting. • Ginny and Harry should have had more time together. The biggest mistake Rowling made with books six and seven is cutting the Ginny and Harry relationship. As far as I'm concerned, based on how Ginny is portrayed, she would, even if he cut things off with her, found a way to come with him. She would have told him this and forced him to let her go. She would have pointed out that Lord Moldyshorts would come after her anyway and that she'd be safer with him. J.K. Rowling really needs to bandage Ginny's character - the end of Half-blood Prince as well as the little we saw of her in Deathly Hallows, really tore apart her characterisation. I'd also love to shoot Ron for cutting her key kiss with Harry short. • When Ron was away, Harry would certainly have been more kind toward Hermione. Both of them acted like there was no one else around. In a more natural way of dealing things, they'd have turned to one another for comfort. Their relationship as friends would have been fortified by Ron's absence. A possible love triangle could have formed about this point in the story, which would have soothed Harmonians as well as created an interesting romantic background story - making Ginny's concerned comment about dating on the run far more valid. • I've always loved Ginny. In the first five books and in the second half of the final book, she was a brilliantly awesome character. Unfortunately, we did not get to see nearly enough of her in the series - most especially Deathly Hallows. I think the anti-Ginny people would have been more willing to accept her with Harry if she'd actually been a part of the Deathly Hallows storyline. She would definitely have forced Harry to allow her to take part in the search and destruction of the Horcruxes. Not doing so, in the series, I feel, is out of character for her. I like to see Ginny with Harry, but without her as some resounding figure, I'm tempted to prefer Hermione. • I was rather disappointed with Pansy's unfortunate role in the epilogue of Deathly Hallows - namely not being present. She needed a more prominent role in than just flirting with Draco in Half-blood Prince and could have been explored far better. She, despite Rowling's view of her because of her bitter past, has feelings and is an amazingly cool character. I'd have liked to have seen what became of her in the epilogue.. • I love Hermione's character. She's very unique and brilliant and, despite the many people who would say otherwise, is not a Mary Sue. However, her characterisation in Deathly Hallows felt off. She was far, far too weepy. She was more held together in the previous parts of the series. She would have turned to Harry for comfort rather than slinking back into the shadows like she did. Being a recluse is Harry's thing, not hers. Ron does not deserve her. On the Positive Side: TML's Fan Fiction “Eagle” Awards Four times each year, during October, January, April, and July, my judging staff and I will give out “Eagle” awards to fan fictions we have read and deemed worthy of an award. Below is a list of past TML Fan Fiction Eagle Awards winners. If you have a story you would like to have considered for an Eagle Award, or know a story that you think should be, you can nominate it at the TML Eagle Award forum. The next round of winners will be announced in July. Harry/Hermione Harry/Ginny Harry/Pansy Draco/Hermione Ron/Hermione Neville/Luna Scorpius/Rose Best In Show Harry/Hermione: Ron/Hermione: Harry/Hannah Nominees Harry/Luna Nominees Harry/Pansy Harry/Gabrielle Ron/Luna Ron/Ginny Hermione/Ginny Luna/Pansy Neville/Hannah Harry/Luna/Ginny Best In Show APRIL 2008 WINNERS Harry/Ginny Ron/Hermione Scorpius/Rose Harry/Tonks Draco/Astoria Severus/Minerva Harry/Pansy James/Lily Non-Pairing Harry/Susan Draco/Hermione Best Epic-Length Story Best Novel-Length Story Best Novelette Best Short Story Best Comedy Best Romance Most Unique JULY 2008 NOMINEES Dean/Luna I, ToManyLetters, do solemnly swear to review all the fics I read, regardless of the number of reviews, its age, or anything else. | |||||||||||
1. A Final Goodbye reviewsSometimes goodbye is all we ever get.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 870 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 4-23-08 - Lucius M. - Complete2. Owlbus Humblebore and the Labyrinth of Doom » reviewsJoin Harmonia N. Puckle, Terry Gardner, and the Weaklebees in a ride through the most tangled parody in Circe knows how long! Not all is well at Pigzits School of Twigwiggling, The Snark Lord Holeyshorts is coming back... out of the closet.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 24,961 - Reviews: 97 - Updated: 4-18-08 - Published: 12-10-07 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete3. Depths of the Ever After reviewsSometimes we don't have a choice. RLxNT. Response to the Going Away challenge at the Sober Universe forum.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 669 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 4-8-08 - N. Tonks & Remus L. - Complete4. Uncertainty reviewsWhat they see is all a façade.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 833 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 4-4-08 - Ginny W. & Harry P. - Complete5. You Know That I Love You reviewsIt is the summer after Dumbledore's funeral and war is looming on the Wizarding world. Because the outcome of war is not always "happily ever after", Ron gives his subtle goodbye.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,307 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 3-22-08 - Ron W. & Ginny W. - Complete6. Apotheosis » reviewsSequel to Beyond. After the Ministry of Magic has officially recognized the return of Lord Voldemort, several of his Death Eaters slain and many more in custody, Sirius Black freed... what will come of it all?Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 26 - Words: 82,223 - Reviews: 93 - Updated: 3-16-08 - Published: 10-31-07 - Harry P. & Pansy P. - Complete7. Never Forgotten reviewsDespite the old adage, some have learned that there are some things, some terrible things, that leave a wound so profound that even time cannot heal them. Oneshot. Sober Universe' "Lie of Time" challenge response.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 425 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 2-18-08 - Fleur D. & Gabrielle D. - Complete8. Perfectly Dented reviewsMoney couldn't buy a gift good for Harry; it simply wouldn't mean enough. Molly needed to give him something special – something unique – something from the heart. This was to be a special day - a very special day – the day Harry came of age. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 772 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 2-13-08 - Molly W. - Complete9. In His Voice reviewsRon was never good enough, never the best. Harry would always be better than him, always there to overshadow him. RHr, Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,168 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 2-12-08 - Hermione G. & Ron W. - Complete10. A Little More West reviewsNew evidence had come forward relating to the Marlon West case; he is freed of all charges and released from prison, where he is greeted by the sister that betrayed him. AUCSI - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,040 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-26-08 - Complete11. He's Gone reviewsIt's been years since Pansy left Hogwarts, and several months since her break-up with Draco. The news, however, still hurts. Response to the Valentine's Day Challenge at the Reviews Lounge.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,789 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 1-24-08 - Pansy P. & Blaise Z. - Complete12. My Name A Conundrum reviewsHermione Jean Granger. Hermione Jane Granger. Which is it? The trio investigate this mind-boggling mystery when they are visited by none other than Rita Skeeter.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,935 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 1-11-08 - Rita S. & Hermione G. - Complete13. Always Unrequited reviewsAgainst the floor, face pressed fully against the cold, dirty stone, lay Bellatrix Lestrange. Her once beautiful body was bruised and marred, betrayed by her many long years at her cell in the wizarding prison. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,006 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-24-07 - Bellatrix L. & Voldemort - Complete14. His Warmth reviewsLavender Brown is inconsolable after losing her rabbit and receives comfort from an unexpected source. Drabble.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 286 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-13-07 - Lavender B. & Harry P. - Complete15. Beyond » reviewsSequel to Give Yourself Away. After discovering Voldemort's return at the end of the school year, Pansy and Harry follow through with their wedding. Angry mommy Parkinson isn't the only thing they'll have to be worried about.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 40 - Words: 49,579 - Reviews: 83 - Updated: 10-31-07 - Published: 10-13-07 - Harry P. & Pansy P. - Complete16. Too Long, Alone reviewsThe terrible thing about the past is its knack for never leaving you alone. It turns on you, memories morphing into nightmares, sleep becoming torture. Oneshot. HarryGabrielle DelacourHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,215 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 10-22-07 - Harry P. & Gabrielle D. - Complete17. I Stand All Amazed reviewsHe was the unattainable man. From the moment I caught sight of his beautiful green eyes as he stepped foot onto the platform, I knew I wanted to be his, and him to be mine. Songfic, oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 704 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-22-07 - Harry P. & Ginny W. - Complete18. Like Having Friends reviewsLuna had never been one to get romantically involved. It wasn't for a lack of desire, her heart told her desperately that it needed care, needed love, but all life afforded her was a few ears to listen to her silly stories and amusing thoughts. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 755 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-21-07 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete19. No Need for a Calming Draught reviewsShe was fretting over her OWLs again. She'd already had three Calming Draughts, and they'd done nothing to calm her nerves or deplete her stress. Will she find something or someone else that does? Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 856 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 10-19-07 - Harry P. & Hannah A. - Complete20. He's Watching Over Me reviewsNightmares. That's all I've had lately. I see him. Lying there. The light has long since left his eyes, and I can't help but wonder if could have done anything to prevent it. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 367 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-17-07 - Ginny W. & Harry P. - Complete21. Sweetest Kiss, Sweetest Gift reviewsRon had never been good with words. He knew. He'd learned it the hard way. But, today, that really didn't matter. Today, he would speak without words. He would speak in actions. Actions do, after all, speak louder than words. RHr. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 715 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 10-15-07 - Ron W. & Hermione G. - Complete22. Night in Flying Amor reviewsHermione has never liked flying. Perhaps a special ride on a Firebolt will warm her up for more. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 848 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-14-07 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete23. Give Yourself Away » reviewsSequel to Never Alone. After discovering her father and family friend's roles in a plot to tear her from her relationship with Harry, Pansy's life may be in danger, and, she will soon discover, so is Harry's. A whole new year begins.Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 38 - Words: 35,863 - Reviews: 101 - Updated: 10-13-07 - Published: 10-2-07 - Harry P. & Pansy P. - Complete24. Why Are Blueberries Bitter? reviewsPansy stirred her fork absentmindedly through her blueberry pie. She really didn't know why she bothered ordering the stuff. She hated blueberries. They tasted so terribly bitter. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 627 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 10-13-07 - Pansy P. & Harry P. - Complete25. Kappa Got Your Tongue? reviewsHarry looked up at the girl across from him as she pulled out a chair and sat down. She stared back at him, her black eyes glittering softly in the torchlight of the library. Harry shook himself back into focus... [Oneshot, Rewrite of original by Ali7]Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,027 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 10-13-07 - Pansy P. & Harry P. - Complete26. Harry, I Love You reviewsOneshot Comedy. After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry watches as the centaurs return to the Forbidden Forest. Rated T to be safe.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 485 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 10-2-07 - Harry P. & Ginny W. - Complete27. Never Alone » reviewsAfter an enlightening argument with Slytherin Pansy Parkinson, Harry finds himself stunned and confused in the Entrance Hall. After tearing apart one another's emotional barriers and façades, only one thing has yet to be explored.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 21,492 - Reviews: 114 - Updated: 10-2-07 - Published: 9-25-07 - Pansy P. & Harry P. - Complete28. Lovesick reviewsNeville has fallen ill in during his stay in the Room of Requirement. Discovering this, Luna Lovegood comes to care for him. Fluffy Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 368 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 9-23-07 - Luna L. & Neville L. - Complete29. Love at First Fight reviewsAfter accidentally knocking her books over, Harry Potter and enemy Pansy Parkinson share a detention together. She is unusually emotional. After repeated inquiries, something a little more than bitter hate and rivalry is revealed. [Oneshot.]Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,427 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-23-07 - Harry P. & Pansy P. - Complete30. Harry Potter and the Plervbian Split » reviewsDiscontinued. A whole new HP6. Follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they continue to age physically, emotionally, and romantically. The fight for freedom has only just begun.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,554 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 9-20-07 - Published: 9-13-07 - Complete31. Guardian Angel » reviewsSequel to Hermione's Secret. Harry is in mourning for his fallen friend when an old friend comforts him, her body vanishes. Life must go on.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,223 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 9-20-07 - Published: 9-19-07 - Hermione G. & Harry P. - Complete32. Hermione's Secret reviewsThe war is won, or so it would seem. Lives have been lost and families destroyed forever. Hermione can wait no longer. HHr. One shot. Sequel: Guardian Angel.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 624 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-18-07 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
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