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Oneshot Cauterize by Lady Altair

Discussion in 'General Fics' started by Mutt, Dec 13, 2010.

4.5596299171448/5, 109 votes
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  1. Mutt

    Mutt High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #1
    Title: Cauterize
    Author: Lady Altair
    Rating: K+
    Genre: Tragedy
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    Pairing: Mentions Lavender/Charlie and Morag McDougal/Anthony Goldstein
    Words: 1,648
    Published: March 24, 2008
    Status: Oneshot
    Summary: "Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point." Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war."
    Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/Cauterize

    Found this on the Almost Recc'd list and I see no reason why it shouldn't be in the library. Was actually pretty surprised that it wasn't already. It's short, but has absolutely amazing writing. Truly beautiful. 5/5


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  2. Blaise

    Blaise Golden Patronus

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    Dec 13, 2010 #2
    I liked it. Short but solid, without trying to be unnecessarily verbose or grand. 4/5
     
  3. Perspicacity

    Perspicacity Destroyer of Worlds ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #3
    It's been on my Favorites list for forever and is my favorite after-canon story.

    5/5
     
  4. Innomine

    Innomine Alchemist ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #4
    It makes you feel, and when writing can do that, you know it's good.
     
  5. azrael

    azrael Professor

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    Dec 13, 2010 #5
    Excellent work. Very compelling in its simplicity. 5/5
     
  6. Khazad-Dumb

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    Dec 13, 2010 #6
    I gave it 5/5. I liked it. For it's simplicity, for it's succinctness, and simply because it's refreshing. Well done.
     
  7. Silens Cursor

    Silens Cursor The Silencer DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #7
    I read this story a while ago and I found it excellent. Absolutely nothing has changed.

    5/5
     
  8. Blazzano

    Blazzano Unspeakable

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    Dec 13, 2010 #8
    I remember when this one was brought up in the Almost Recc. thread - I guess it was kept out of For Review because of its short length. But when a short one-shot is this good, it deserves a place in the Library, IMO - 5/5.
     
  9. ParseltonguePhoenix

    ParseltonguePhoenix Unspeakable

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    Dec 13, 2010 #9
    Everything that needs to be said about this one has been said already. Its 5/5 material, and has been for a long time.
     
  10. Shouldabeenadog

    Shouldabeenadog Headmaster ⭐

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    Dec 13, 2010 #10
    Wow. That was really powerful; it hit me solidly.

    5/5
     
  11. Mock Moniker

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    Dec 13, 2010 #11
    5/5

    A great one shot. Not much more to say about it.
     
  12. Juggler

    Juggler Death Eater DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #12
    I remember reading this a time ago. Very good story. 5/5
     
  13. Stenstyren

    Stenstyren Professor

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    Dec 13, 2010 #13
    I've read this story before, was beautiful then and is beautiful now.

    5/5
     
  14. Tenages

    Tenages Order Member DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #14
    I loved this story. One of my favorites one-shots. 5/5
     
  15. Jibril

    Jibril Headmaster

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    Dec 13, 2010 #15
    One of the few post-Deathly-Hallows fics that I could enjoy.

    5/5.
     
  16. Portus

    Portus Heir

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    Dec 13, 2010 #16
    I honestly thought this was already in the Library; read it ages ago and was blown away, as well as burning with jealousy at the author's talent.

    An enthusiastic 5/5.
     
  17. Celestin

    Celestin Dimensional Trunk

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    Dec 13, 2010 #17
    Great idea and a good execution. 4.5/5 rounded to 5.
     
  18. Kensington

    Kensington Denarii Host DLP Supporter

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    Dec 13, 2010 #18
    As stated above, perfect execution. Perhaps the best story I've read that stays true to HP canon.

    5/5.
     
  19. fuubar

    fuubar Headmaster

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    Dec 13, 2010 #19
    I'm shocked this isn't already in the library. 5/5 for one of the best one shots I've read ever.
     
  20. Averis

    Averis Don of Delivery ~ Prestige ~

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    Dec 14, 2010 #20
    I am disappoint. After all the build up and the sheer number of 5/5's y'all have given it, I was expecting something life changing. Thus, my expectations were not met. It's well-written, but I didn't feel the impact that most of you felt. Perhaps I'm desensitized to anything angsty, but then again, this is DLP, and the D might as well stand for desensitized.

    At the very most, I think this is a 4/5.
     
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