Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger
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In the Trio?s seventh year, the wizarding world has lost its second war against the Dark Lord. The Death Eaters conquered Hogwarts, defeated the Order of the Phoenix and overthrew the Ministry of Magic. Forming a new government with Voldemort as the supreme ruler, they take control of Wizarding Europe, spreading terror and destruction everywhere. Harry and his friends are forced into hiding, but far from giving up hope they form their own secret rebellion trying to save as many people as possible. In four cycles, Amicus Draconis tells the story of a world shattered and rebuilt throughout three wizarding wars, of two masterminds moving people like figures on a chessboard, and a boy torn between his destiny and his one true love.
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im getting a feeling theres a lot of Monty Python line paraphrases in this...Ni!
CapsLock!Harry is a favorite of mine. He always struck me as one emotional boy... a little irrational at times. Your Snape was quite good. I think very in-character witha sort of weariness about him instead of the angriness. It makes him more approachable, and I love Snape when he is in-character and approachable. I like the way you portray Ron as well. He is calmer than in most fanfiction and probably keeps Harry tethered to the earth, which that boy most desperately needs.
Now, I'm wondering... is Ron really jealous that Hermione is spending time with Harry or is he jealous that Harry is spending time with Hermione? Perhaps on the romance level, Ron isn't so sure of what he wants yet... But I think the kids are growing up and have to start geting accustomed to making adult decisions. Like... would you rather hang out with your best friend or your girlfriend?
Now, I must ask, will I see more of this Snape now that you have brought him out of the closet? Because I rather like him and I want more...
(Oh, and tell Fred and George that if they don't stop hurting each other's feelings, I'm going to hurt both of them... They'd probably end up liking it, though.)
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Yeah, I like CapsLock!Harry as well *g*. I haven't used him in the original story of course, but with the translation I just couldn't resist.Thanks for the compliment with Snape. You're right that he's more weary; after all it's no fun being a Death Eater and being forced to do evil things all the time. I'm sorry to say that it will be a while until we see him again. His next appearance is going to be in Episode 8, but then he'll be there until the end. (9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 *ggg*).Oh, Ron knows what he wants romance-wise. It's Hermione who doesn't realize (or deludes herself *g*) But we will learn more of this pretty soon.Well, Fred & George *ggg* I won't say nothing to that *chuckles*Thanks for the review. *bows and swishes with cloak*
This is superb! So very different from anything else I've read. Intriguing. I think I can't really wait for the English updates... *runs_off_to_google_the_German_story*
Well done, and please update soon! 
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Thanks a lot. *bows* If you want to read the German story, you can find it here: http://hpffa.hp.ohost.de/eFiction1.1/viewuser.php?uid=19I should give you a little warning beforehand; it has over 300,000 words so far. *g*
Hail to the Rebels of Gryff.... hahahah... harry = you know who (snicker~)
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Thanks :-) Glad you like it.
hahahaha
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Maybe Fred hit you with a tickling charm *g*
I am holding my breath in utter suspense. I can feel Ophelia's bewilderment and sorrow as if it were my own. Thank you, Yamato for posting this wonderful story.
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Thanks so much. When I first translated this, I was real worried that the emotions wouldn't come across so well in another language. I'm glad that it worked out.
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
The translation did work out. I think German and English are very compatible languages. I took a year of German in college (that was 15 years ago, though) and grew up with the vestiges of the language and culture around me (great-grandparents came here from Germany). I think we do share a lot of the same ideas, figures of speech, and so on. I am happy you had this translated.
I really loved the comical banter between Fred and George. This is a unique way to introduce a story, and I absolutely loved it.
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Thanks :-) * Yama sooo happy to post his story here* You can tell that I'm a geek, can't you? *watches everything from Star Trek to Lost*
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
Ah, well. You and I should get along famously, then. I call myself Geek Goddess (when I'm not within earshot, of course). I've earned myself every letter of that title. :)
And once again, Yama shows his literary genius with this original piece of fanfiction, brewing a world within a world, into which I seem to have gotten lost.
I just loved "He Who Was Formerly Known As He Who Must Not Be Named". That was so funny, I had to giggle a little... Okay, a lot.
I am thoroughly entranced... nay, bewitched, I am! With every chapter I am thankful that you chose to post this here.
Response from Yamato (Author of Amicus Draconis: 1st Cycle - Cycle of the Badger)
Thanks so much *happy* I'm very thankful that you let me post it here. Some other archives turned me down, because they thought my trailer was chat language. *sighs*
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
The trailer was unique. I liked the way you had the banter between the twins and the script structure with dialogue inserted, like you were introducting the characters to a play... In no way was it chat language. Oh, well. Those archives are missing out on a great story.