Silvestria
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since: 01-28-01, id: 39177, Profile Updated: 06-04-12
country: UK
Author has written 50 stories for Harry Potter, Greek Mythology, Downton Abbey, Mansfield Park, and Hour, 2011.

Lovely Mary Crawley icon by EOlivet.


Silvestria is fed up of scrolling past a massive profile every time she looks at this page and imagines her readers are as well.

To cut a long and tedious story short, she is English and in her early 20s; ridiculously well-educated. She wrote Harry/Hermione fanfic as a teenager and some of it was ok. She currently writes far better Matthew/Mary stories.

She RPs as Mary Crawley (find her on twitter as @Lady_M_Crawley) and co-writes Matthew/Mary fanfic with OrangeShipper under the pen-name of Of Sandwiches and Sea-Monsters.

Find her on tumblr: silvestria

Finally, Silvestria would like to thank every single one of her readers and reviewers for taking their time to read and leave comments. It is greatly appreciated.

Book cover for Consolation Prize is made by Frea O'Scanlin and for University Challenge by dairlybeloved (tumlbr). Thank you SO much to both readers for sharing their graphical talents with me.


1. University Challenge » reviews
Modern university AU. Mary is an Oxbridge reject with a past, Anna and John are in the friendship zone, Sybil has a secret life out of school, Matthew and Lavinia are stuck in a rut, and Downton is owned by the National Trust. Drama and hijinks naturally ensue. Chapter 20: A birthday party in London provides the backdrop for several life-changing encounters.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 86,158 - Reviews: 622 - Updated: 4-17-13 - Published: 8-15-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C.
2. Still Possible reviews
Continuing directly from the ending of 2x06. Freddie/Bel fix-it fic.
Hour, 2011 - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,906 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-16-12 - Complete
3. Snow Falls reviews
It is almost 1975 and the snow is falling at Downton. WARNING: tear jerker.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,562 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 12-3-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
4. Strangers reviews
"But what more, after all, has man wanted since the dawn of time but to know one another, truly know them? That, Moneypenny, is why we get married." At some point after 2x03, Freddie and Bel talk James Bond, ancient philosophy, and the advantages of a dose of healthy competition.
Hour, 2011 - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,124 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 11-29-12 - Complete
5. Up To It reviews
At a concert for his band, The Tomcats, rebellious schoolgirl Sybil Crawley meets amateur drummer Tom Branson for the first time. University Challenge backstory. Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,413 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-29-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete
6. Symptomatic reviews
Missing scene from 3x04. Mary goes to see Dr. Clarkson about her hay fever.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,202 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-9-12 - Mary C. & Dr. Clarkson - Complete
7. Confinement reviews
As the time approaches for Sybil's child to be born, Mary is forced to confront changes within herself. Sisterly bonding and excessive amounts of fluff. Inspired by spoilery 3x04 pics.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,753 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 9-28-12 - Mary C. - Complete
8. Sorry about the Cake reviews
Matthew and Mary's wedding reception takes a turn for the unexpected. Richard/Mary crackfic for mrstater.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,286 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 9-16-12 - Mary C. & R. Carlisle - Complete
9. Life After reviews
Mary Crawley always was a survivor and after the untimely death of her husband she must draw on every reserve of strength she possesses. Warning: major character death and hints of Richard/Mary.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,286 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 6-9-12 - Mary C. & R. Carlisle - Complete
10. The Advantages of a Large Garden reviews
"It was a gorgeous August day at Arundell Hall but Mary felt out of spirits." Spoilers for the recent S03 picnic photos. Brilliant sun, champagne, and the changing of lives.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,321 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 5-28-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
11. In Transit reviews
Written in response to a prompt for "modern war injured Matthew". Descends rapidly from the heights of drama and misery to fluff and innuendo - so something for everyone!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,084 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 5-22-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
12. Mother's Day in the Madhouse reviews
Mother's Day ficlet; Consolation Prize 'verse but can be read on its own. James, Reginald, Penelope and Clara Crawley express their gratitude to their dear Mama in unique ways. Matthew and Mary try to keep control.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 977 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-13-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
13. The Crawley Chin reviews
Robert meets his first grandchild. Consolation Prize 'verse but can be read on its own. Pure tear-jerking sweetness.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,544 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-29-12 - Mary C. & Robert C. - Complete
14. Consolation Prize » reviews
AU 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: 23 - Words: 112,484 - Reviews: 338 - Updated: 4-21-12 - Published: 3-31-11 - Mary C. & Sybil C. - Complete
15. Not a Country Dance reviews
Lady Mary Crawley is unable to refuse when her cousin asks her to dance the waltz at Almack's. One-shot Regency AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,605 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 4-15-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
16. Field Trip reviews
Married!Matthew/Mary car based fluff inspired by the latest pictures from season 3 filming. Happy times!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,285 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-13-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
17. Driving Lessons reviews
Spoilers for THE SERIES THREE PICTURES THAT HAVE JUST BEEN RELEASED AND ARE ALL OVER TUMBLR. This would be a summary only I'm too busy flailing.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 677 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 3-4-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
18. Leap into the Unknown reviews
It is the 29th February 1916 and Mary seizes the moment to make amends in an unconventional way. Totally pointless leap year AU ficlet.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,587 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-29-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
19. Drabbles by Silvestria » reviews
Drabbles I have on the Downton Abbey Forums and elsewhere. Different character and pairing focuses, upstairs and downstairs from Edith/Patrick to Gwen via old Mr. Molesley and Kemal Pamuk. NEW! M/M silly conversation on the bench.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,078 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 2-18-12 - Published: 8-11-11
20. Thoroughly Modern Mary reviews
It'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: 6,242 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 2-13-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
21. Indestructible » reviews
It 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: 11,018 - Reviews: 74 - Updated: 1-30-12 - Published: 11-7-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
22. A Girl Worth Fighting For reviews
Three 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: 7,299 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 1-2-12 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
23. Taking Her There » reviews
Direct continuation of the Christmas Special. In which EVERYTHING IS HAPPINESS AND NOTHING HURTS.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,611 - Reviews: 77 - Updated: 12-27-11 - Published: 12-26-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C.
24. Something to Talk About reviews
A 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: 1,874 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 10-3-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
25. The Second Ending reviews
Sometimes 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: 4,455 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 8-31-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
26. Rowing in Eden reviews
The 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: 3,463 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 8-8-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
27. Consolation Prize DVD Extras » reviews
Deleted 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: 1,328 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 8-6-11 - Published: 5-13-11
28. Goodbyeee reviews
Matthew 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: 3,457 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 7-17-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
29. The Sea Monster in Question reviews
Mary reads Greek myths. Matthew catches her at it. Banter ensues.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,022 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-5-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
30. 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: 1,980 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-1-11 - Mary C. - Complete
31. 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: 6,005 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 6-20-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
32. While the Paint Dries reviews
Changing 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: 2,402 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 4-23-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
33. Parallel Lives reviews
The 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: 480 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-20-11 - Molesley & Anna S. - Complete
34. A Catalogue of Failure reviews
Five 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: 1,086 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-16-11 - Mary C. - Complete
35. Love and a Cottage reviews
Matthew 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: 1,108 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 3-11-11 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
36. Nostos reviews
The 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: 4,223 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 1-23-11 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
37. 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: 10,386 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-3-11 - Published: 1-1-11 - Complete
38. Last Night of the Fair » reviews
Matthew 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: 6,521 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 11-14-10 - Published: 11-11-10 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete
39. Mary Full of Grace reviews
Matthew 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: 2,368 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 10-29-10 - Matthew C. & Mary C. - Complete
40. CASSANDRA, or Memoires of an Heroine » reviews
Follows 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 AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 77,706 - Reviews: 45 - Updated: 7-29-07 - Published: 12-19-01
41. Behind the Bookshelves reviews
A 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: 11,410 - Reviews: 43 - Published: 7-16-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
42. Heracles the Thirteenth Labour The AmphiBasilisk reviews
The 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: 3,044 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-30-03 - Complete
43. Latin Proposal reviews
A very, very short proposal of marriage. HHr. Fluff. Reviews please!
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 345 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-1-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
44. Fish and Chips reviews
Harry and Hermione eat fish and chips. Short, sweet and fluffy. Read and review, please!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,368 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-23-03 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
45. The Final Countdown » reviews
The 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: 6,700 - Reviews: 44 - Updated: 12-26-02 - Published: 1-2-02 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete
46. Harry Potter and the Unbreakable Link » reviews
7th 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: 73,006 - Reviews: 141 - Updated: 12-8-01 - Published: 2-9-01 - Hermione G. & Harry P. - Complete
47. Henrietta and Hermione » reviews
A 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: 4,534 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 11-13-01 - Published: 11-7-01 - Hermione G.
48. Quest for the Heart of the Hero reviews
A 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: 1,231 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 9-18-01 - Ginny W. & Harry P. - Complete
49. There's Magic in the Night reviews
Hmm... 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: 361 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-1-01 - Complete
50. The green eyed stag reviews
A piece of Valentine fluff. LJ. VERY fluffy. R&R please.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 855 - Reviews: 36 - Published: 2-14-01 - James P. & Lily Evans P. - Complete
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