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Oneshot The Blue Flower by tree_and_leaf - PG

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by Amerision, Jan 14, 2008.

4.2307691574097/5, 13 votes
  1. Amerision

    Amerision Galactic Sheep Emperor DLP Supporter

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    Jan 14, 2008 #1
    Title: The Blue Flower
    Author: tree_and_leaf

    Rating: PG
    Genre: Mystery
    DLP Category: General
    Words: 4752
    Published: February 13, 2007
    Status: ONESHOT/Complete

    Summary: Phineas Nigellus, on his way home from a trip to Germany, is called on to solve a deadly mystery on the Rhine. Features a cameo appearance by a familiar object from the Hogwarts of Harry's day.

    http://tree-and-leaf.livejournal.com/78811.html

    :::

    It's not Harry-centric, and is certainly different from what usually ends up in the For Review. Nevertheless, I found it extremely well written and refreshing, giving an interesting history of a certain magical object.

    I give it a 4/5, withholding a full score because of the slightly rushed ending.


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  2. ParseltonguePhoenix

    ParseltonguePhoenix Unspeakable

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    Jan 14, 2008 #2
    Although I prefer Harry-centric fics, this was pretty good, too. I agree that the ending was a bit rushed, but that isn't my biggest gripe with the story. I'd love to know more about the 'creature' they thought was feeding off the blue flowers, or how they trapped it in the mirror. Take half a point for the ending, and half a point for the unresolved aspect...4/5.
     
  3. Memory King

    Memory King Order Member DLP Supporter

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    Jan 14, 2008 #3
    4.5/5. Very enjoyable and mysterious, characters managed to draw me in. Overall well worth my time. I would have liked to get some more details, but the story's probably better without them.
     
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  4. Dark Syaoran

    Dark Syaoran No. 4 Admin

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    Feb 13, 2008 #4
    This was a pretty good piece. Enjoyable and mysterious, like King pointed out. The characters felt real instead of cardboard cutouts.

    Not being Harry-centric did bring the interest factor down a little, but Phineas Nigellus is an interesting character in his own right, or should I say, what Phineas Nigellus can be is the interesting part.
     
  5. Richard

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    Feb 13, 2008 #5
    I really liked this story as well. I give the same reasons as DS here. Very enjoyable. 4/5 for me.
     
  6. darklordmike

    darklordmike Headmaster

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    I agree with everyone above me. Fantastic little one-shot explaining the origin of one of the most interesting magical artifacts in the HP books.

    Phineas Nigellus seems like an interesting character--sort of a mixture of Sirius, Malfoy, and Snape. Are there any other stories out there that focus on his era at Hogwarts?

    5/5
     
  7. sincostan

    sincostan High Inquisitor

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    Aug 8, 2009 #7
    Very dry, Sherlock Holmes tone to this story, but it fits with the style of the character. Give it a 5/5 for engaging non-Harry and including the Mirror of Erised.
     
  8. Khazad-Dumb

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    Aug 8, 2009 #8
    An excellent story. This is a prime example that non-Harry Centric stories can be good too. 4.5/5
     
  9. Dryops

    Dryops Second Year DLP Supporter

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    Aug 17, 2018 #9