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COMPLETE. Hermione's quest for a quiet place to read leads to the discovery of a remarkable portrait. The girl in the picture meant so much to so many. She is remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother, but what was she like at sixteen? And how will her reappearance affect the wizarding world?

Rated: B
Categories: Drama
Characters: Hermione Granger
Genres: Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 18
Wordcount: 1609 - Hits: 21870
Complete?: Yes - Published: 12/27/2004 - Last Updated: 03/13/2005
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Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 18: The Order of Merlin

I started reading this at MN, then finished it at Red Hen--with those lovely details. I thoroughly enjoyed your story! Wonderful plot, great canonization, and incredible details. I give this story my highest recommendation. One of my absolute favorites!

Author's Response: Thank you for your very kind review. It's gratifying when hard work is appreciated!

Series of "moments" in the life of Andromeda Black, Ted Tonks, and their daughter. How did a pureblooded Black come to marry a Muggleborn like Tonks? And what on earth possessed them to name their daughter Nymphadora? These were just a few of the questions I had about them, and so here is my attempt to provide some answers.

Rated: W
Categories: Romance
Characters: Andromeda Tonks (nee Black), Nymphadora Tonks, Ted Tonks
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 5280 - Hits: 375
Complete?: Yes - Published: 01/06/2005 - Last Updated: 01/07/2005
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Date: 06/13/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Moments

Oh, I like this very much! I really like Tonks and never really thought much about her background. I especially liked the Sirius moments! Well done, Sophie!

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Rated:
Categories: Orphan
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 0
Wordcount: 0 - Hits: 0
Complete?: No - Published: 12/31/1969 - Last Updated: 12/31/1969
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Date: 06/04/2005 Title: None

...just from pacing and pacing and throwing a little fit...A person can develop a zit... Never dancing, just having to sit...A person can develop a huge, huge zit! Poor Eloise! No matter what she does...a zit! I remember Clancy's attentiveness and Snape's assistance to her in Highly Improbable ! Funny imagery--Slug guts over her face! Freckled Ron as a spotted giraffe! Humorous and clever...what I admire about your writing!

Harry tries to get Ron to realize what he could have with Hermione. In the process, he makes a few realizations of his own.
Written specifically for the season - Happy Valentine's Day!

Rated: S
Categories: Fluff
Characters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 4751 - Hits: 3326
Complete?: Yes - Published: 02/06/2005 - Last Updated: 02/08/2005
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Date: 05/12/2005 Title: Chapter 1: one shot

Hi, Ramos! I thought I'd check out your fics and I'm so happy I did! This was absolutely lovely! Your bittersweet story is well written and I enjoyed the descriptions and dialog immensely! :)

Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprout, and Madam Hooch decide that for certain damaging prejudices, a full frontal assault is in order.

Rated: S
Categories: General
Characters: Minerva McGonagall, Pomona Sprout, Rolanda (Xiomara) Hooch
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 2
Wordcount: 2058 - Hits: 1956
Complete?: No - Published: 02/09/2005 - Last Updated: 04/30/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 05/02/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Photographic Evidence

I loved it! Your story is clever! ....imposing their rather two-dimensional ideals of beauty and desirability upon innocent young people... Isn't that the truth! I will read on.....

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm really glad you're enjoying it. :)

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Date: 05/02/2005 Title: Chapter 2: Age and Beauty

Oh, this is so funny! The school marm McGonagall lets her hair down and now has teenage boys thinking she's hot! And it promises to get even better....I'll look out for the update!

Author's Response: Thank you very much for all your kind words! :)

In a startling display of his infinite wisdom, Cornelius Fudge has taken it into his head once again that Albus Dumbledore is a threat to his position of authority. In an attempt to undermine the credibility of a popular and beloved Headmaster, Fudge removes him from Hogwarts and replaces him with someone new.

At least it isn't Umbridge. Anyone would be better than Umbridge, right?

Faculty fic, rating for language.

Rated: B
Categories: General
Characters: None
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 10
Wordcount: 2165 - Hits: 45151
Complete?: No - Published: 02/09/2005 - Last Updated: 06/18/2005
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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 1: A Well Made Decision

I love the squabbling--at the Ministry and in the staff room! A Malfoy, eh? I'm scared! I can just see Draco with an extra movement in his already conceited strut! I shall read on...

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying. I really have fun writing the squabbling. There's just a hint in canon of how the faculty responds to each other, and I love the dynamic that's hinted at.

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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2-- Headmistress Malfoy

Teriffic dialog! Snape and McGonagall were perfectly in character. That Fudge! Oh, how I love to hate him! Nice set up for what is to come...

Author's Response: Thank you! I absolutely love writing Snape/Minerva scenes. Someday, I'm going to attempt a fic about the two of them, but not tonight ;) I'm glad you feel so strongly about Fudge, too. Makes me feel I've succeeded.

Jen

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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Strings Attached

Oh, she's very good, efficient and intelligent. Hmmm...Hey Severus, you help me with he staff, and I'll give you what you want --- the DADA job. Or maybe not...I shall read on...

Author's Response: Thank you! Those are definitely her good points!

Jen

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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: For the Birds

“There is much you need to know, but I fear I will not be the one to tell you.” I will definitely use this one! LOL! I'm loving this story!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying!

Jen

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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: With Friends Like These

Well done again! I'm buying the interview and curriculum. This is a great piece of writing!

Author's Response: Thanks again! I'm glad it's believable to you.

Jen

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Date: 06/18/2005 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: The Battle Lines Are Drawn

Very good...I think I have one chapter left in me tonight. I'm enjoying this immensely.

Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to comment. It really made the muse smile.

Jen

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Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: The Price of Loyalty

As much as I'd like Severus to have the DADA position, I'd have a hard time picturing any one else as Potions Master or teacher as it would most likely be. This is a wonderful story and I'm enjoying!

Author's Response: Thank you! I find that one of the biggest challenges to a DADA Snape-- who would teach Potions, and who would possibly teach it as effectively as he does?

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Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Matters of Trust

Poor Snape! Poor Lupin! Poor Students! I could imagine the look on Ron and Harry's face when a Malfoy was announced as the new Head of Hogwarts! She's okay in my book---so far.

Author's Response: lol! I'm glad you like her. I kind of like her. I'm not sure I'd like to work-- wait. I was going to say I wasn't sure I'd like to work for her, but the fact is that I do work for her. *blush*

Jen

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Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Enough Is Enough

Such drama! The professors are well written, especially Snape and McGonagall. I could just visualize Snape's wrath as he came into Lupin's classroom. Well done!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed and I appreciate the comments.

Jen

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Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Against the Current

Again, well done! Your focus on the staff during this term is quite interesting. Its the backstory behind what goes on at Hogwarts. I'm enjoying it and will look for your next update.

Author's Response: Thanks! I really like faculty fics, and I think that the dynamic (not necessarily romantic/sexual) between the grown-ups is a fascinating topic.

Jen

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Rated:
Categories: Orphan
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 0
Wordcount: 0 - Hits: 0
Complete?: No - Published: 12/31/1969 - Last Updated: 12/31/1969
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 03/04/2005 Title: None

I see you have brought your amazing tale to Lumos! It's definitely a re-read for me!

Before the beginning of each school year, the Headmaster or Deputy must visit muggle parents to explain the magical world to them. Albus convinces Professor McGongall to take Sybill Trelawney to help with a certain muggle couple. What promises to be a bad day for Minerva only manages to get worse.

Rated: B
Categories: Humour
Characters: Minerva McGonagall, Sybill Trelawney
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 4
Wordcount: 2980 - Hits: 2515
Complete?: Yes - Published: 02/19/2005 - Last Updated: 03/21/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star half star
Date: 03/04/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Inner Eye

.....with enough clichés and platitudes that Minerva wanted to tear her hair from her skull....Oh I've felt that way before!!! Wonderful chapter - funny & quite original!!!

Author's Response: *Grins* I think we've all felt like that at some point or another! :) I'm glad you like!

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Date: 03/04/2005 Title: Chapter 2: Trapped

Oh dear! I wonder what they will see - I'm sure it will be two quite different experiences!

Author's Response: *Whistles innocently.... again* ;)

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Date: 05/03/2005 Title: Chapter 4: Just Hang In There

Great story! I loved it!

Harry Potter receives his O.W.L. results, along with a summons to appear before the Hogwarts Board of Governors to explain his classmates' extraordinary D.A.D.A. scores.

Rated: S
Categories: Humour
Characters: Harry Potter
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 5573 - Hits: 1602
Complete?: No - Published: 03/21/2005 - Last Updated: 03/22/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 05/18/2005 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

The breezy opening paragraph drew me right in. Harry's paranoia--reaching levels Moody would approve--believable and humorous. This was my favorite line: With a curt nod, he Disapparated, leaving behind only the sharp crack of air rushing into the vacated space.--brilliant description! Neville's ugly vulture patronus resembling Snape -- how vivid and of course, causing, stunned Neville to almost drop his wand. Intelligent, entertaining, and beautifully written - I loved it!

In this short songfic, Blaise thinks about the choice he has to make.

Rated: B
Categories: Song Fics & Drabbles
Characters: Blaise Zabini
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 993 - Hits: 1015
Complete?: Yes - Published: 05/06/2005 - Last Updated: 05/07/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 05/10/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Something

Ah, first love, true love! I remember it well... First song fic I've read - well done! I've always liked that Beatles' song, very romantic; as is your story!

Author's Response: Thank you so much, SeaIsleWitch, for your lovely review. I'm a bit honored that you read my first attempt at a songfic for your first time...

Timing has somehow never been right for Albus and Minerva to get together...is it really too late?

Rated: S
Categories: Romance
Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 2681 - Hits: 1794
Complete?: Yes - Published: 05/08/2005 - Last Updated: 05/08/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 05/10/2005 Title: Chapter 1: none

I've always wondered if there was something going on between AD & MM - now I know for sure! LOL! Nicely done - I enjoyed it and thanks for keeping the details of naked Albus for Minerva only! LOL!

retired featured story A few weeks after his visit to the Ministry of Magic, Neville goes shopping at Ollivanders.

I wrote this for the Spring Faire, but alas! my hard drive died so I missed the deadline. Please enjoy it.

Rated: C
Categories: General
Characters: Neville Longbottom
Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 3906 - Hits: 1239
Complete?: Yes - Published: 06/09/2005 - Last Updated: 06/09/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 06/19/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Second Time Around

Very nicely executed! I enjoyed Gran and Algie reminiscing about their own wand purchases. Mr. Ollivander, with his excellent memory, was in character. Perfect choice of core for Neville's wand. The note at the end was a very nice touch. Well done!

How much of history is set in stone? Could one person’s act have changed everything and shaped the world we know? Some acts seem destined to happen, and destined to be repeated time and again. (Written for the 2005 Spring Faire Festival and the Grand Prize winner in its category. Now hopelessly AU!)

Rated: S
Categories: Festival Entries
Characters: None
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Character Death

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 4447 - Hits: 3852
Complete?: Yes - Published: 06/19/2005 - Last Updated: 06/19/2005
Reviewer: SeaIsleWitch Signed star star star star star
Date: 06/21/2005 Title: Chapter 1: Echoes

Absolutely amazing! I am blown away! There is no doubt why this story is the Grand Prize Winner! Congratulations on your beatiful, haunting tale! I loved it!

Author's Response: I was pretty surprised by it - I think there were a lot of good entries - a lot of talented writers post here. So I'm honoured. And thank you.