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Oneshot Black Widow by Marks - PG-13

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by Silens Cursor, Jul 29, 2010.

  1. Silens Cursor

    Silens Cursor The Silencer DLP Supporter

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    Title: Black Widow (The Blaise's Mum Has Got It Going On Tango)
    Author: Marks
    Genre: oneshot
    DLP Library Category: General
    Summary: "From what Harry could make out, she had been married seven times, each of her husbands dying mysteriously and leaving her mounds of gold."
    Pairing: Mrs. Zabini/Various Husbands
    Status: Complete (oneshot)
    Rating: PG-13
    Words: 1,900
    Published: April 3, 2006
    Link: http://www.aparecium.com/fics/blackwidow.html
    Link: http://marks.dreamwidth.org/182904.html

    It was in Almost-Recommended, but I'm thinking this is definitely better than most and Library-worthy.

    It's a series of scenes pulled from the life of Blaise Zabini's mother, recounting all of her husbands and their deaths. Written from an interesting tense choice, the fic is a series of well-written snippets wrapped together into something startlingly good, with some surprisingly hilarious moments and a few lines of dialogue at the end that I thought were great.

    First 5/5 I've given in a long time.


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  2. sirius009

    sirius009 Minister of Magic

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    Interresting and informative, but that's about it, it's a good quick read but it is pretty forgettable.
    3/5
     
  3. ParseltonguePhoenix

    ParseltonguePhoenix Unspeakable

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    I read it earlier after seeing it in the Almost Rec'd thread--I liked it. A lot. It's not perfect, and it isn't Harry-centric, but it's a funny little one-shot that should be checked out. Silens gave the highlights already, so I won't waste time doing that.

    I will point out, though, that I was grinning during most of it. 4/5 from me.
     
  4. Stalin's Pipe Organs

    Stalin's Pipe Organs Auror

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    That was a surprisingly good read. Would have been fun to see her try to seduce Voldemort though.

    5/5
     
  5. Shinysavage

    Shinysavage Madman With A Box ~ Prestige ~

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    Well written and amusing. Not an essential read, but good fun. 5/5
     
  6. Anarchy

    Anarchy Half-Blood Prince DLP Supporter

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    5/5 in entertainment value, and when it comes down to it, that is all that really matters.
     
  7. scaryisntit

    scaryisntit Death Eater

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    Pretty nice, concise idea here. I don't even have the faintest how idea how this idea of Zabini's mother being a Black Widow, but hey. Here it worked.

    Well written, enjoyable, entertaining.

    4.5/5
     
  8. Alraune

    Alraune Seventh Year

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    I didn't put in the library myself because I was worried since it wasn't Harry-Centric. I really enjoyed it.

    5/5

    Do you mean you don't know how this idea of Zabini's mom being a black widow happened? She's a confirmed one in HBP. The quote is in the summary.
     
  9. Lion

    Lion Denarii Host DLP Supporter

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    I enjoyed the fact it doesnt turn her into a gold digger out for all the money she can get. It was way better with her doing what she did for her son.
     
  10. scaryisntit

    scaryisntit Death Eater

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    I... really don't remember that. My bad. Is it in HBP? *goes to find the books*
     
  11. Alraune

    Alraune Seventh Year

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    Here is the quote.

    "Zabini, who was interrogated after McLaggen, turned out to have a famously beautiful
    witch for a mother (from what Harry could make out, she
    had been married seven times, each of her husbands dying mysteriously
    and leaving her mounds of gold)." <-- Slug Club, Half Blood Prince.
     
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  12. Johnny Farrar

    Johnny Farrar High Inquisitor

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    Writing itself is good and the author manages to say a lot within a very short space.

    The first thing I notice was that throughout the story the author did not mention the first name of Mrs. Zabini or even what her maiden name was. And it was done in such a manner that it didn't feel awkward while reading the story. I thought it was a good touch.

    Secondly, I liked that Mrs. Zabini was not characterised to be just a gold digger and that the death of each of her husband were unique and under different circumstances.

    Thirdly, the meaning of the terms, which was used to commit each murder, inserted in between the scenes was a nice touch and I liked that very much.

    Overall, I give it a 4/5.
     
  13. Clerith

    Clerith Ahegao Emperor ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Short, but amusing. Not THAT awesome, though.

    3/5
     
  14. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Lol, that was pretty amusing. Only thing it has going for it is that it gives the definitions instead of explicit death scenes, fun gimmick.

    4/5.
     
  15. Captain Trips

    Captain Trips High Inquisitor

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    I like this one.
    5/5 from me.
     
  16. Nemrut

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    Really interesting, gives that character a lot more depth than the more common and stereotypical "does it only because she is evil/wants the money" stuff. This is here of course but learning the thoughts behind it makes this a really interesting read.

    4/5
     
  17. Garden

    Garden Supreme Mugwump

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    Interesting. I laughed at the
    "Oh, no reason," the Black Widow says airily. "I was just wondering if he was available."

    5/5
     
  18. Alraune

    Alraune Seventh Year

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