Title: Requemtoir
Author: SerpentsAttire
Rating: M
Genre: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Harry Potter/Merope Gaunt
Status: WIP
Summary: DH Spoilers. AU. Harry didn't listen to Dumbledore in limbo. The moment he lifted the disfigured baby Voldemort into his arms, Harry found himself in 1926, with a pregnant Merope Gaunt as his caretaker, and Grindelwald on the rise. HPMG. Dark!Harry
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3744726/1/Requemtoir

Seems like an interesting idea and its a pairing I've never seen before.


Checked by Minion, Jan. 6, 2013
Dead link is dead. If you know where to find another copy of the story, please inform the library staff.

 

i hope this is as good as it sounds. It's original which with all the fanfics out there is something to be proud of.

 

woah. i am really sad there are only two chapters of this. 5/5 so far. im gonna follow this.

 

Good stuff. Aside from sheer originality, the author has a good writing style, the erratic errors notwithstanding. This story has a lot going for it.

 

Glad it considered generally likable. Right now its only starting so I'm not sure where it'll go, but the originality was such that I had to post it if simply because even if it tanks, it might give other authors ideas. Regardless, I am hoping that it improves and develops.

 

It looks excellent so far.

Definitely going on alerts.

 

I'd watch it about putting the author on alerts. She(?) is a slash artist.

 

Not the author, I rarely do that. Just the story.

Thanks for the warning though. *shudder*

 

No problem... just remember, beware the otherwise you'll be dealing with Surprise Buttsecks!

 

This is extremely original and well-done. I've put it on my alerts.

Harry being sent into the past, while trying to raise Tom Riddle properly, has been done before. That particular one I read (can't remember what it is) didn't catch my interest, this one did.

So, as long as it doesn't turn into slash, this is a very nice start. I'm intrigued who the villian will be. Will it be Gellert Grindelwald, or someone completely new. Judging by what's already written, most probably Grindelwald.

It's a bit early, so my vote can change. I honestly think this author has a good writing style.

 

Yeah, even if it isn't slash, I still wouldn't want to read about Harry engaging in anal sex with Merope Gaunt.

 

this story is...

{searches for the right word}

Different is the best I can come up with. It has potential, but the talk of fate as a sentient being has me concerned. Fics that involve more than a passing glance from a higher power tend to get either preachy or flat. Fate as an immutable force that has a set unalterable plan is ringing alarms in my head.

the fact that grindwald is actually Planning on becoming a dark lord is setting off more alarms. most people that think the way he does are rather taken with the Idea that they are helping society, and that what they are doing is 'for the greater good' (The catchphrase of both he and Dumbledore).

I shall have to see how this proceeds before I render verdict. till then, good luck.

 

Speak for yourself.

Anyways, I like it so far. I guess Harry's going to end up raising Voldemort as a father figure...

 

I wouldn't judge the author simply because they drabble in slash; especially because they write so well. Anyway, Requemtoir is certainly going on my alerts. Thank you Psyckosama!

 

I did speak for myself.
Honest.

 

The story is ceratinly good... and different. And interesting. I've added it to my watch list. I think this is the first time someone tried a HP/MG story, which is rather surprising. I used to think that every female character ever mentioned in the series had been paired with Harry in a fanfic at least once (probably every male one too). Does anyone think that HP/MG can actually become popular?

All in all, a promising start. The author gets a prize just for the pairing.

 

Yeah, about time someone came up with someone originalish. But, isn't Merope described as being googly eyed and all that other awful shit? Not sure if I can stomach that kind of picture that I have of her.

 

Talked to the author... Merope's problem is she's nuts, unkempt, has no positive self-image, and has been the world's bedpan for most of her life.

Really, she's very much like what harry would have become if he didn't have Hogwarts to escape to.

 

So far this fic is good. Unique twist on the typical Harry goes back in time to 1940's to save/destroy Riddle fic.


This fic, like many, many others falls into the same trap of having pureblood wizards using 'muggle expressions'. This is a pet peeve of mine. When pureblood wizards and witches (or just wizards and witches that are ignorant/disdainful of muggles such) start using phrases such as "thank God", "Oh God", "Why the hell..", "What the hell..", "Goddamn", etc it really gets on my nerves. God, heaven and hell are 'muggle' concepts and as such, shouldn't be used by purebloods. I've read so many really good stories with good plots/ideas, characterization, and writing, but they fail to realize that having your average pureblood, muggle-ignorant wizards/witches using these expressions is illogical. This fic even has Ron thinking "I wish to God..." in the second chapter. Not only is it illogical, it is lazy writing. If they put just a little bit more imagination and/or time into their writing, they wouldn't fall into this trap.

Yes, I know that most people who speak English, whether religious or not, use these expressions. They are just convenient exclamations. It just really irks me when authors can't think of anything better to use in place of "Oh God", "Thank God", etc. I don't mind if someone who was raised as a muggle such as Harry or Hermione uses these expressions, but way too often writers have purebloods such as Ron and the Weasleys and other similar characters (who have little or no knowledge of muggles and their beliefs) use them. Even great authors such as Nonjon have done this. It's a small thing really, but it pisses me off.


ok, rant over. Sorry about that.