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Right Nor Wrong
kellychambliss12 Reviews | 12 Ratings, 0 Likes, 0 Favorites )
Unlike his namesake in Greek mythology, Argus Filch does not have a hundred eyes. But he sees a great deal all the same. Told from Filch's pov; eventual Snape/McGonagall. Set during OoP with guest appearances by Umbridge and Mrs Norris.
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Teacher, editor, dyke, coffee and tea lover, amateur actor, leftist, book collector.
Fan of: McGonagall, Snape, Moody, Flitwick, Filch, all the older HP women.
4TPs: McGonagall/Hooch, McGonagall/Grubbly-Plank, McGonagall/Snape, McGonagall/Moody.
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eeeeeeeeeeexcellent story, love it, love it. I could write a more extended review but all I could say its already written.MAGNIFICENT
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thanks!
This is wonderful. You capture Filch's voice perfectly and I loved both reading this from his perspective and the rich backstory you've given him.
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thank you! I really enjoyed writing Filch; he spoke, and I recorded him. I appreciate the comment.~Kelly
Argus is a trooper. :)
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
He is, indeed. Thanks for reading and commenting.~~Kelly
That's some grandstand seat the castle has provided for Argus! :(
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Yep, Howarts looks after her own!~~Kelly
Loving Filch as the POV character. He never gets enough of the spotlight. :)
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
I agree! He turned out to be fun to write. Thanks for commenting.~~Kelly
This was a real pleasure, Kelly. I like the way the narrative language mimicked Filch's own grammar and turns of phrase, though it was in third person. You've given Filch such a rich past history, which made him what he is. Thanks for sharing.
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed putting myself into Filch's head -- a scary but interesting place.~~Kelly
" Severus were a man that made people feel things -- strong things, dark things, needy things" I have never seen Severus described better.
Pumblechook, the great and glorious, bless you for that.
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it. And I loved the chance to include a cat named Pumblechook -- it just seems like such an obvious name for a feline /g/. Thanks so much for reading and commenting.~~Kelly
This was beautiful. I'm sorry I can't make a more coherent statement, but I loved every line and savoured every word. Thank you!
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
I'm so glad you liked it! This story was intense for me as I wrote; I'm glad it hold up. Thanks for commenting, Teddy, dear.
"Severus were a man what made people feel things -- strong things, dark things, needy things. The Headmistress weren't the first person to want him. To want to understand him or save him or join in his righteous darkness. To want to share the power of him. To have him want them."Oh, that is pure, distilled Severus Snape. And it's perfect that of all people, Argus is the one to see that in him. Brava, Kelly. You have done it again!
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thank you, Teddy! You always leave the nicest comments. I had long wanted to write Argus as something other than a caricature or joke, and I like to think that he would understand things about Severus. Thanks for reading!~~Kelly
That's a very intriguing start. I love reading this from Argus' point of view - it makes so much sense that he would know everything that is going on at the school.
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Filch was a really interesting pov to write. Thanks for reading!~~Kelly
Nice characterisation of Filch here and a very intriguing start!
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Filch has always intrigued me. Thanks for reading!~~Kelly
I am so glad this was rec'd on LJ. i would never have searched for it otherwise, and would have missed out on a great fic. Your characterisation of Filch is so very rich and believable.
Response from kellychambliss (Author of Right Nor Wrong)
Thank you so much! I'm always so pleased when someone takes a chance on a rec and enjoys it. I had a good time writing Filch; he's mostly used for comic relief or as just a crotchety old man in canon, and I wanted to explore him more fully. Glad you think his characterization works here.~~Kelly