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Abandoned Rustlings in the dark by Neisseria

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by Seratin, May 2, 2008.

4.2580647468567/5, 31 votes
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  1. Sesc

    Sesc Slytherin at Heart Moderator

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    Apr 10, 2009 #41
    Updated, on PC and FF.net.

    The Harry/Padma aspect continues to be great -- I don't think there is any recent fic that captures a slowly developing first-time relationship as well as this story does. It's real, completely honest, and never cheesy.

    I also enjoyed the glimpse in this story's version of Aurors and their work; it adds to the world in the story -- and since we don't really know anything from Canon there, they were new ideas, which is something I always like.

    If you invest enough time in your story to come up with small bits like this, you're doing it right.
     
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    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Apr 10, 2009 #42
    Yeah, the slow update rate is a bit annoying, but were you to come to this new now there's a nice chunk of story there.

    And it's still one of the best fics around: it just feels like Harry Potter. It really captures the tone and structure of the "Harry Potter formula" which made the first 3 books so great.

    Still 5/5 for me.
     
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  3. Korisovra

    Korisovra Headmaster

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    Apr 10, 2009 #43
    THe update was an excellent addition. The update rate is atrocious, but it just gives me a chance to skim through the story Dobby scene was one of the few I've come across that wasn't overdone, and that was definitely a welcome change.
     
  4. Naja

    Naja Fourth Year

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    Apr 10, 2009 #44
    I swear that at one time he was updating about once a week, hopefully it picks up a bit now.

    5/5 for me, the characterization is excellent and the mystery is original, even though I think I have an idea of whats going on.
     
  5. Seratin

    Seratin Proudmander –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    Apr 10, 2009 #45
    T'is a female who can write, like Shezza or...?

    5/5 Excellent mystery, brilliantly executed Harry/Padma lovin' and a decent update rate before real life got in the way.
     
  6. Memory King

    Memory King Order Member DLP Supporter

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    Apr 11, 2009 #46
    Time has been very good to this story. Sometimes stories I loved a while back come out average or just plain bad when they update, but that's definitely not the case here.

    Current rating: 5/5
     
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