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since: 01-10-06, id: 967557, Profile Updated: 02-18-12
country: Australia
Author has written 19 stories for Twilight, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Doctor Who.

OBITUARY FOR THE LATE MR. COMMON SENSE

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Calpol, sun lotion, or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

A moment of silence.

journals & ice cream (Harry Potter post-DH series)

1. Draco Malfoy and the Trials of Single Parenthood
Complete. Draco Malfoy: ex-Death Eater, former bigot, divorcee, and single father. His wife left him for Viktor Krum, his children worship the Weasleys who clash with the decor, something is rotten at Hogwarts, and he doesn't really know what he's doing. But maybe he's getting the hang of it.

2. Draco Malfoy and the Perils of Dating
Complete. There are a lot of things wrong with Draco Malfoy's life right now, not least of which being him forced into speed dating by Ronald Weasley. Still, it's better than sulking alone at home now that his children are both off at school, right? Well, maybe. It would certainly help if there wasn't a serial killer on the loose.

3. Ronald Weasley and the Midlife Crises
In progress. So, things have been a bit strange for Ron over the last three years. Between an unlikely friendship with Draco Malfoy and his son begging to go to a Muggle school instead of Hogwarts, there is only so much time he can dedicate to his midlife crisis (and subsequently Harry's. And Hermione's. And Ginny's. And Malfoy's.) Even less than he thought, actually, now that he's just stumbled across a major Ministry conspiracy plot.

4. Lorcan Scamander and the Year of Raging Hormones
Future. All Lorcan Scamander wants to do is get through his final year at Hogwarts smoothly. Too much to ask for, he supposes, because: Rose has bullied Scorpius into asking her out, Albus is sulking, Lysander has decided death-defying stunts is a perfectly legitimate form of therapy, Johannes thinks raising the dead is an awesome career to pursue, and Lily keeps messing around with the space-time continuum. Also, his journal has become the school slut.

5. The Invention of Hugo Weasley
(Summary to come)

6. We Need To Talk About Lily
(Summary to come)

7. The Vanishing Act of Hadrian Malfoy
(Summary to come)

8. The Time Traveller's Husband
(Summary to come)

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1. Ronald Weasley and the Midlife Crises » reviews
Things have been a bit strange for Ron over the last couple of years so he hasn't had much time to dedicate to his midlife crisis, let alone everyone else's. Even less, now that he's stumbled across a major Ministry conspiracy plot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,939 - Reviews: 45 - Updated: 4-28-12 - Published: 2-18-12 - Ron W.
2. The Brightest Light » reviews
The brightest light casts the darkest shadow. A collection of drabbles, each exactly 100 words in length, focusing on Obi-Wan, Anakin, Qui-Gon, and others. Currently accepting commissions: if anyone has an idea, please leave it in a review or PM!
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 3,276 - Reviews: 65 - Updated: 3-13-12 - Published: 4-23-10 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker
3. Chasing Redemption » reviews
AU. When Anakin dies, Obi-Wan is left to pick up the shattered remains of their lives. The Supreme Chancellor seems to offer escape from the grief and guilt – unfortunately, he's also just decided that Obi-Wan will make a perfect replacement apprentice...
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,442 - Reviews: 209 - Updated: 2-15-12 - Published: 2-28-10 - Obi-Wan K.
4. Draco Malfoy and the Perils of Dating » reviews
There are a lot of things wrong with Draco Malfoy's life right now, the most of which being him forced into speed dating by Ron Weasley. But it's better than sulking around at home, right? Well, maybe. It might help if a serial killer wasn't on the loose.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Crime - Chapters: 11 - Words: 38,502 - Reviews: 87 - Updated: 1-23-12 - Published: 12-12-11 - Draco M. - Complete
5. From The Ashes » reviews
AU. Anakin jumped after Padmé on Geonosis, and in that split second, the entire course of the galaxy's future was changed...One moment. One choice. A lifetime of difference. Initial Anakin/Padmé, extremely slow-building Anakin/Obi-Wan.
Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 36 - Words: 183,335 - Reviews: 741 - Updated: 1-19-12 - Published: 12-25-09 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker
6. Draco Malfoy and the Trials of Single Parenthood » reviews
Draco Malfoy: ex-Death Eater, former bigot, divorcee. Astoria left him for Krum, his children worship the Weasleys who clash with the décor, something's rotten at Hogwarts, and he doesn't really know what he's doing. But maybe he's getting the hang of it.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,370 - Reviews: 69 - Updated: 12-13-11 - Published: 11-28-11 - Draco M. - Complete
7. to be human reviews
He tries.
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,148 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-30-11 - 10th Doctor Duplicate & Rose T. - Complete
8. a tale told by an idiot » reviews
Sequel to 'going nowhere, going somewhere'. To a vampire, twenty years was like the blink of an eye. Well, rather, a couple of blinks. A couple of really, really slow blinks. But to a human, twenty years was a very long time indeed.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,388 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 11-8-11 - Published: 11-5-11 - Edward
9. going nowhere, going somewhere » reviews
Edward, and self-discovery. Bella taught him how to love; his new college roommate may just be the one to teach him how to live. The twenty-first century, Edward is beginning to realise, is actually kind of...awesome.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,211 - Reviews: 73 - Updated: 11-5-11 - Published: 9-24-10 - Edward - Complete
10. Salvation Run » reviews
Ashes verse. Echo Rescue Unit is the best the Friends of the Republic have to offer, and their final hope to secure the hyperlane which could turn the war in the Republic's favour. The team would go into hell for the Republic. They just did...OC cast.
Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Horror - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,367 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 12-31-10 - Published: 9-4-10
11. Chancellorcide » reviews
AU. Anakin killed Palpatine on board the Invisible Hand. Granted, the method was a little unorthodox...
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,444 - Reviews: 111 - Updated: 7-19-10 - Published: 4-26-10 - Anakin Skywalker
12. The Bane Of His Existence » reviews
A collection of 100-word drabbles about Obi-Wan Kenobi and his permanent headache. Ahem. I mean, his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker.
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 20 - Words: 3,751 - Reviews: 154 - Updated: 4-26-10 - Published: 4-21-10 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker - Complete
13. Frailty Is Thy Name reviews
Ashes verse. Falling in love is a repulsive state of mind and a useless emotion, and is perhaps one of the greatest mistakes to be committed in a man's life. Young Palpatine finds this out the hard way. One-shot.
Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,262 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-20-10 - E. Palpatine - Complete
14. Daughter reviews
The stepfather, the mother, the father. Isabella Swan has been a daughter to three people, and they all see her very differently.
Twilight - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,109 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 1-5-10 - Bella - Complete
15. He Was A Quiet Man reviews
The one thing Charlie Swan regretted the most was that he never got to see his little girl grow up.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,591 - Reviews: 92 - Published: 11-25-09 - Charlie S. & Bella - Complete
16. Imprisoned reviews
Sam and Emily, the perfect, loving, devoted couple. It's like they're in a prison, trapped by devotion...and something else.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,223 - Reviews: 42 - Published: 5-25-09 - Emily & Sam - Complete
17. Eighteen reviews
Breaking Dawn spoilers, dark themes, canon-compliant. Renesemee 'Nessie' Cullen has just turned seven. Or eighteen. Or whatever the hell you want to call it.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,810 - Reviews: 165 - Published: 3-23-09 - Renesmee C./Nessie & Jacob - Complete
18. Chagrin reviews
I'M DANGEROUS, BELLA!
Twilight - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 395 - Reviews: 279 - Published: 9-30-08 - Bella & Edward - Complete
19. Seven reviews
Breaking Dawn spoilers, dark themes, AU. Renesemee 'Nessie' Cullen has just turned seven. But not all is as it seems...
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 672 - Reviews: 231 - Published: 9-30-08 - Renesmee C./Nessie & Jacob - Complete
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