PJSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 24/02/08
As far as HP fanfic writing I am like you when it comes to the time issue. And I see them as 20 something year old 'kids' when I write my own unpublished stuff. Strange that I usually picture the kids in modern stuff too and was surprised to hear that they were all supposed to be bumped back a decade from the mental images I had of them.
You were a teen in the 80's too! 
I was in the class of '87 and had to dodge the dreaded 20 year reunion thingy last year...ugh... no way am I going to go to something like that just to have the gang of popular people rub my nose in the fact they are 'so great' now... 
I don't think so.
I'd rather 'hang out' with like minded people instead even though we were all considered 'geeks and freaks' back in the day. We still have much more imagination then the airheads huh?  |
Author Feedback: Class of '91 here! I didn't go to my 10 year, and I'm not planning on my 20th either. I live in PR now and I went to school in the states. I won't make a special trip for that. I was only in that high school for two years and my main priority was perfecting my English. I made friends, but most were in a year or two lower than me, so it would make no sense to go. I keep in touch with a couple of them and that is enough. My real true friends are home and now I get to spend time with them again after being away for almost twenty years.
I agree with you about the kids. And we can't help it if the movies keep feeding our imagination, so to me, they live in the same time as I do. When I describe things I do so in a way that reflects our present time. If you read any more of my stories, you will notice that.
Good talking to you!
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sry, I meant "write" not "right". You can delete this review if you want lol I'm just wasting space |
Author Feedback: It's okay! I don't mind at all. Since English is not my first language I try to pay close attention to my words. Every now and then I still make mistakes, but I try not to. I even correct my e-mails! So I appreciate the effort.  |
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Surprisingly...I liked this. 
I said "Surprisingly" because of the parody I made based on this idea. I wasn't exactly...nice
I've seen people use the karaoke scenario. Most of them ended with disasters. This one...I had fun reading it because I already know that you can right. Loved how Hermione put Ginny in her place!
I love your other stories and this is another one. 
Hope to see you answer another challenge!
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Author Feedback: Ok, now I have to go and read your story and see why you weren't nice. Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm currently working on two more ideas for fics. I'm surprised at how many people dislike Ginny since this is my first pic were she isn't very nice. But it was fun. I'll probably do it again. |
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I really enjoyed that. It was funny, different from similar stories; I had fun reading and I think you had a real ball writing it. And that came across quite well. And of course, what better song to get Harry all hot and bothered. You did a really good job with the challenge and gave me the first real laugh of the day.
Ginny should know not to mess with Hermione. In the scheme of things, Hermione is a made-woman and I wouldn\'t be surprised if she sough out more revenge than just up-staging the baby Weasley.
Proprs to the story and props to you for making something fun.
Angelfire-08. |
Author Feedback: I'm glad you noticed I had a ball writing this one. It was fun to have Hermione surprise everyone with her singing and sultriness. I'm glad I made you laugh! It's important to laugh everyday. Keeps the heart young. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me such a great review! |
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PJSigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 23/02/08
Not bad at all. I have only one question though about the clothes she is wearing.
I was a teenager back in the 80's and I remember that the jeans described were like the hippie jeans of the 70's but were not popular in the 80's, the high tight waisted almost corset like pants were popular where I was from... but I was trying to figure out by the clothes and the song what year this is supposed to be happening?
The hippie low rider jeans didn't come back into fashion where I am until middle to late 90's but the song was an old one...
I know it is strange to ask but I never could figure out why clothes are describe in modern terms unless the fanfic is on purpose set to where the kids of the story are in modern times which of course is fine by me since I love AU fanfic, I just want to make sure I am not confused about when this is happening. Karaoke bars and discos were a bit different than the modern clubs and karaoke bars today unless they are into the retro thing.
But this was a cute little ficlet. It was good you took on the challenge.. |
Author Feedback: Funny you should ask. I never pay attention to the years and think of the characters as if living in our present time. I've never written a story with them in Hogwarts since I feel more comfortable writing post-Hogwarts. I guess a lot of that has to do with my age.
As for Hermione's choice of clothes, the same things apply. I'm going with the modern version of the jeans. Think teenagers and young adults now a day. Picture Emma Watson and company in the movies.
The song was part of the challenge, and I had nothing to do with it. Since I like the song, it was fun to write. Like you, I was a teen in the 80's.
All in all, I'm glad you enjoyed the fic! |
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A very enjoyable read. To take up a rather cliched challenge and turn it into such a fun story is quite an accomplishment. Of course it's always good to see Hermione put Ginny in her place |
Author Feedback: Thanks for the lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed my story. |
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Haha. This was really cute. You did a nice job with a challenge that could have ended up as a writing disaster! Well done. |
Author Feedback: Well, I'm glad I didn't fall into disaster hell! Glad you enjoyed it. |
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cute story! glad ginnys little plan backfired in her face,i simply can;t stand that girl! hannibalking! |
Author Feedback: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. |
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cute story! glad ginnys little plan backfired in her face,i simply can;t stand that girl! hannibalking! |
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ScoobsUnsigned | Chapter : 1 | Date : 23/02/08
 what a brilliant challenge and excellently met too! I love your fic and that songs one of my faves! Hermione being the sexy songstress upstaging Ginny and the girls! Ha! Welldone! I laways enjoy reading your fics!  |
Author Feedback: Thanks so much for taking the time to review. I'm glad you enjoy my stories. |
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Hey!
Damn good job with the challenge. You did a GREAT job of responding to it. You showed how Hermione is multi-dimensional and has more than just a talent for studies. I'm glad that you used the lyrics that you did, too, because they really made the point of how Hermione wants Harry.
Congratulations!
the_scribbler |
Author Feedback: Thanks so much for the lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed it. |
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