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Orion's Pointer

1: Chapter One - Parr For The Course

2: Chapter Two - Unknown Quantity

3: Chapter Three – Detention: Day One

4: Chapter Four - Detention: Day Two

5: Chapter Five: A Pain In The Neck

6: Chapter Six: Reassessment

7: Chapter Seven – Prodding the Hornet’s Nest

8: Chapter Eight - Waxing

9: Chapter Nine: In Hiding

10: Chapter Ten - Back & Forth

11: Chapter Eleven - Bark or Bite?

12: Chapter Twelve - Handover

13: Chapter Thirteen - A Slip Of The Tongue

14: Chapter Fourteen - Information

15: Chapter Fifteen - Waning

16: Chapter Sixteen - Slip and Fall

17: Chapter Seventeen - Foetor Mortis

18: Chapter Eighteen - Innuendo

19: Chapter Nineteen - Pieces

20: Chapter Twenty – Options Few & Far Between

21: Chapter Twenty-One - Questions

22: Chapter Twenty-Two – Ghosting in the Peripheral

23: Chapter Twenty-Three - Temper

24: Chapter Twenty-Four - Seevy

25: Chapter Twenty-Five - Vindictive

26: Chapter Twenty-Six – Malicious

27: Chapter Twenty-Seven: Sly

28: Chapter Twenty-Eight - Receptive

29: Chapter Twenty-Nine – Evasion

30: Chapter Thirty - Blame

31: Chapter Thirty-One - Pain

32: Chapter Thirty-Two — Cut, Sever and Bite

33: Chapter Thirty-Three — Attachments

34: Chapter Thirty-Four — Uncovered

35: Chapter Thirty-Five – Occupational Hazard

36: Chapter Thirty-Six – The Opportune Time

37: Chapter Thirty-Seven — Hate

38: Chapter Thirty-Eight—Unwilling Collaboration

39: Chapter Thirty-Nine—Broken

40: Chapter Forty—The Edge

41: Chapter Forty-One—Indenture

42: Chapter Forty-Two—Reply

43: Chapter Forty-Three—Patient

44: Chapter Forty-Four—Undue Haste

45: Chapter Forty-Five—Boundaries Blur

46: Chapter Forty-Six—Bargain

47: Chapter Forty-Seven — Role Reversal

48: Chapter Forty-Eight—A Matter Of Time

49: Chapter Forty-Nine—Canary

50: Chapter Fifty — Unravelled

51: Chapter Fifty-One—Reset

52: Chapter Fifty-Two—A Light In The Dark

53: Chapter Fifty-Three—The Necessity of Complicity

54: Chapter Fifty-Four—Under Duress

55: Chapter Fifty Five—Propitious

56: Chapter Fifty-Six—Track

57: Chapter Fifty-Seven—Slipknot

58: Chapter Fifty-Eight—Diversion

59: Sprung

Orion's Pointer

Faraday

135 Reviews   |   135 Ratings, 0 Likes, 48 Favorites )

Mystery/Suspense Drama Hogwarts Castle 248,511 Words 59 Chapters WIP
Albus Dumbledore Draco Malfoy Fawkes Neville Longbottom Original Character Severus Snape Filius Flitwick Minerva McGonagall Pomona Sprout Seamus Finnegan Poppy Pomfrey Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody Bartimus Crouch Igor Karkaroff Ludovic Bagman Olympe Maxime Remus Lupin Rolanda Hooch Arthur Weasley Elphias Doge Hestia Jones Kingsley Shacklebolt Nymphadora Tonks Lucius Malfoy Narcissa Malfoy Walden Macnair Barty Crouch Jr. Rubeus Hagrid Fenrir Greyback

The Potions Master is about to meet a bitch of unexpected dimensions.

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Chapters (59)

Chapter 1: Chapter One - Parr For The Course

Chapter 2: Chapter Two - Unknown Quantity

Chapter 3: Chapter Three – Detention: Day One

Chapter 4: Chapter Four - Detention: Day Two

Chapter 5: Chapter Five: A Pain In The Neck

Chapter 6: Chapter Six: Reassessment

Chapter 7: Chapter Seven – Prodding the Hornet’s Nest

Chapter 8: Chapter Eight - Waxing

Chapter 9: Chapter Nine: In Hiding

Chapter 10: Chapter Ten - Back & Forth

Chapter 11: Chapter Eleven - Bark or Bite?

Chapter 12: Chapter Twelve - Handover

Chapter 13: Chapter Thirteen - A Slip Of The Tongue

Chapter 14: Chapter Fourteen - Information

Chapter 15: Chapter Fifteen - Waning

Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen - Slip and Fall

Chapter 17: Chapter Seventeen - Foetor Mortis

Chapter 18: Chapter Eighteen - Innuendo

Chapter 19: Chapter Nineteen - Pieces

Chapter 20: Chapter Twenty – Options Few & Far Between

Chapter 21: Chapter Twenty-One - Questions

Chapter 22: Chapter Twenty-Two – Ghosting in the Peripheral

Chapter 23: Chapter Twenty-Three - Temper

Chapter 24: Chapter Twenty-Four - Seevy

Chapter 25: Chapter Twenty-Five - Vindictive

Chapter 26: Chapter Twenty-Six – Malicious

Chapter 27: Chapter Twenty-Seven: Sly

Chapter 28: Chapter Twenty-Eight - Receptive

Chapter 29: Chapter Twenty-Nine – Evasion

Chapter 30: Chapter Thirty - Blame

Chapter 31: Chapter Thirty-One - Pain

Chapter 32: Chapter Thirty-Two — Cut, Sever and Bite

Chapter 33: Chapter Thirty-Three — Attachments

Chapter 34: Chapter Thirty-Four — Uncovered

Chapter 35: Chapter Thirty-Five – Occupational Hazard

Chapter 36: Chapter Thirty-Six – The Opportune Time

Chapter 37: Chapter Thirty-Seven — Hate

Chapter 38: Chapter Thirty-Eight—Unwilling Collaboration

Chapter 39: Chapter Thirty-Nine—Broken

Chapter 40: Chapter Forty—The Edge

Chapter 41: Chapter Forty-One—Indenture

Chapter 42: Chapter Forty-Two—Reply

Chapter 43: Chapter Forty-Three—Patient

Chapter 44: Chapter Forty-Four—Undue Haste

Chapter 45: Chapter Forty-Five—Boundaries Blur

Chapter 46: Chapter Forty-Six—Bargain

Chapter 47: Chapter Forty-Seven — Role Reversal

Chapter 48: Chapter Forty-Eight—A Matter Of Time

Chapter 49: Chapter Forty-Nine—Canary

Chapter 50: Chapter Fifty — Unravelled

Chapter 51: Chapter Fifty-One—Reset

Chapter 52: Chapter Fifty-Two—A Light In The Dark

Chapter 53: Chapter Fifty-Three—The Necessity of Complicity

Chapter 54: Chapter Fifty-Four—Under Duress

Chapter 55: Chapter Fifty Five—Propitious

Chapter 56: Chapter Fifty-Six—Track

Chapter 57: Chapter Fifty-Seven—Slipknot

Chapter 58: Chapter Fifty-Eight—Diversion

Chapter 59: Sprung


About Faraday

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Faraday

Member Since 2007  |  1 Story  |  Favorited by 12  |  11 Reviews Written  |  126 Review Responses

I'm giving the fic-thing a shot, since I enjoy writing. I have no 'ship of choice, though there are some I avoid. I like humour in the stories I read, and if you put Snape at his irascible best in the mix, I cannot help but take a look.

I only have one story here, and it's turned into a whopper in terms of length. If you're after a quick and easy read, this isn't it.

Author Website
http://faraday-writes.livejournal.com/
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Reviews for Orion's Pointer

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10/10

andyourbirdcansing

Yeah... I'm still a little lost too... I wonder if Gaelina isn't a Striker too... =P

10/10

lupinschewtoy

I'm glad that Snape is having some of his questions answered. I'm sure it's still anoying him that he doesn't have a clear definition of what Chara is, but that just makes the reading more compelling. Look forward to the next chapter.

10/10

andyourbirdcansing

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh... and still the same question... what is she!!!???... XD

10/10

andyourbirdcansing

what is she!!!???

 =P 

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Patience, my friend. Patience! ;) All will be revealed in time. And thanks for the top rating!

10/10

lupinschewtoy

Wonderful as always. Chara's aversion to spiders makes Ron's seem like a meer dislike. Can't wait for the next chapter.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

You are such a tease. It's not bad enough that I don't know what Chara is, now I want to know what Snape did, and if the Slytherin comment meant what I think it did. And what did they do on that table? It boggles the mind.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

10/10

lupinschewtoy

Sorry I haven't reviewed lately, but l barely have had time to read your wonderful story. Now that I have time to review I thought I'd let you know that I enjoy every installment of this story and look forward to more.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks,

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

.  I must confess that I'd thought I'd lost you as a reader!  Most grateful for your review, as always.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

Wonderful as always. Was she ingesting poison, or was she planning to ingest poison?  Can't wait to find out.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks,

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

!  And in response to your question, no on both counts.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

I loved that this was a longer chapter, and we are getting closer to finding out what Parr really is.  I look forward to the next chapter.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

yay, I knew she wasn't a typical muggle.  I can't wait to find out what she is, or what has happened to her to make her so different.  This is such a great story.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks! And thanks for the 5 stars!

7/10

chyara

waiting for the mystery to unfold.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

I so love this series.  Snape at his nastiest is great.  The fact that his punching bag not only bounces back, but punches back is even better.  I read a review that didn't like Parr's sas, but I must vehemently disagree with that review and say that I would love to see more stories where Snape got tit for tat.  I look forward to the next chapter.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks!  Yes, it was the first review that I'd had that expressed a dislike for Chara, which left me a bit surprised, but to be fair, I could see the reviewer's point.  Chara is a bit of a cow in the manners department!

10/10

lupinschewtoy

I am so looking forward to finding out what Parr is.  I also love how much she irritates Severus.  This is such an unusual and intriguing story that I wait with baited breath for the next update.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks for the review.  I love your username by the way!  It's my hope to have another chapter submitted this weekend, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long - I'm guessing everyone will be reading HPDH!

0/10

loireloa

Hmmm.... I'm not really fond of Chara. She's far too disrespectful. She interrupted his class, and seems to think that just because she's older she can say and do whatever she wanst. She should be made to wear the uniform. And Snape was nowhere out of line in asking her to tie back her hair when she comes to class -- it's basic safety protocol to keep long hair and dangling items out of the way of the flame, lest they catch fire. She is arrogant and clearly has little to no magical talent, if she can only take classes that require no spellcasting. I'd put her at being a Squib or perhaps even a Muggle, as she has far too much trouble walking in robes and writing with a quill to probably be of any other heritage. The concept of the story was ok, but if you're going to pair her with Snape (which it looks like you're trying to do because of her age), then she needs to come off her pedestal and learn some respect.Aside from my dislike of your original character, I like this story. Everyone is in character for the most part, and it is written well.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Hello

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

, and thanks for your review.  You are certainly correct in many of the things that you say here, though the reasons for some may not be what you think they are.  I hope you do continue to like the story, but I'm afraid Parr's disrespect may be a sticking point - just thought I should warn you!

10/10

andyourbirdcansing

I'm thrilled!!!

10/10

lupinschewtoy

Billiant, and we're getting closer to finding out what Chara is. I'm so excited.

9/10

beaweasley2

Interesting, but what is a theriomorphic, kemaloids and sobaki, or and an ailuranthrope - did I miss something and have to back up a few chapters???It's amuzing that Lupin KNOWS who and what Chara is and that they have such a good relationship - but Snape is still in the dark.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Therianthropy refers to the metamorphosis of humans into animals, therefore a theriomorph (or more accurately a therianthrope) is a human who shapeshifts into animal form.  Kemaloids (think chameloid...chameleon...shapeshifter), sobaki and ailuranthropes are just particular kinds of theriomorphs.  No, you weren't meant to know what they are.Lupin knows who and what Chara is because he's the one who found her.  More than that I cannot say but you will end up finding out why the two of them get on so well (assuming I don't lose you along the way!)

Response from beaweasley2 (Reviewer)

Nope, you still got me - I'm still following along....

9/10

zenobia

Just read it, always wants more

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Ah, thanks.  I've been very slow with the updates.  RL is kicking my butt.  I'm hoping to get more done over the Xmas break.  Thanks for sticking with it!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Ah, thanks.  I've been very slow with the updates.  RL is kicking my butt.  I'm hoping to get more done over the Xmas break.  Thanks for sticking with it!

10/10

jadecadence

you have such stamina to write over 50 chapters, so do continue to its swift conclusion or have two conclusions. it will be right up the alley!

8/10

lupinschewtoy

I can't wait to see where you are going with this chapter. It's always interesting to see what you do with what looks like information not essential to the plot. Can't wait to see what comes next.

10/10

andyourbirdcansing

Oh!!... I just can't say anything else... I understand a little more... and then everything gets deeper and depper...

Love it!

thanks the update!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks for the review.  Here's hoping that the story doesn't get so deep that we all drown!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks for the review.  Here's hoping that the story doesn't get so deep that we all drown!

10/10

Elizabeth

Again, another winner of a chapter. I love how deep you penetrate into his thoughts and views, they are something I've never read before. Severus is a great character as well as Chara. You're descriptions are just amazing. You tell us so much, yet still leave us wanting more to put all the pieces together. Can't wait for more!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks!  I'm afraid there may be a wait for the next chater.  I'm very snowed under with work at the moment.  But then, sometimes I say that and out it pops!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks!  I'm afraid there may be a wait for the next chater.  I'm very snowed under with work at the moment.  But then, sometimes I say that and out it pops!

0/10

cmwinters

Oh. My.

Severus is NOT going to like this, methinks . . . and what the devil is an Orion's Pointer??? 

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Well, in an effort not to give too much away, I'll just say that I have mashed together small pieces of the mythology of Boötes and Orion.  If you Wikipedia it, you might spot what an Orion's Pointer is.

10/10

lupinschewtoy

This was completely brilliant.  Does Snape get an explanation of what an Orion's Pointer is next chapter?  I look forward to more soon.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

Thanks!  And in answer to your question, no.  Not yet.  Sorry.

10/10

andyourbirdcansing

ohhhh my!... I love the way Parr changes mood so easily. Although this story gets more and more intriguing... You make it all fit in place... =) 

Risking spoilers...does this story follow canon until the end?... You know, Nagini and such... =P

Thanks for the update!!

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

"Risking spoilers...does this story follow canon until the end?... You know, Nagini and such..."The story follows canon, but how far along the HP timeline, I cannot say.

Response from Faraday (Author of Orion's Pointer)

"Risking spoilers...does this story follow canon until the end?... You know, Nagini and such..."The story follows canon, but how far along the HP timeline, I cannot say.

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