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The Price of Madness
PlaidPooka1,094 Reviews | 6.86/10 (1,094 Ratings, 0 Likes, 527 Favorites )
It's possible in wartime that madness eventually comes for us all. Yet some madness might be carefully purchased; some sanity knowingly sacrificed. This story is such a tale.
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I'm a 53 year old woman who wrote fanfic for years and adored doing it. While I lost the heart for fanfic after book 7 came out, I am still writing, and can be found at http://julianneqjohnson.com
You can find my published work on Amazon under the name Julianne Q Johnson.
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You are about to be declared the Queen of Evil Cliffhangers. You're probably sitting there cackling over your keyboard, enjoying tormenting us peasants. Aaargh!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
*Muahahahaha!* <----wicked cackling. *snicker* Yes, it's true. I love writing this like it's a weekly serial with a little cliffy at the end of every chapter that I can manage one! It's fun! But I promise that I'll do my best to get the next chapter out soon. Thanks! :)
ARGH!!! It ends there???? What a tease!!!
No, seriously, this is the only WIP that I am following and I look forward to each chapter with anticipation (think Dr. Frank N. Furter from Rocky Horror, and you get the tone I use that in...) This story just gets better and better and you continue to make Severus' madness so believable and heart-wrenching.
Thanks for making me break my word on reading WIP's and continuing to write a great version of Book 7.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Yes! Pooka is a great big tease! :D I can't help it, it's so much fun! I'm thrilled that you have broken you no-WIPs rule and read this fic. I promise that I'll keep posting just as fast as I can manage. Thanks so much! :)
Such suspense. Wonderful!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thank you! :)
This is soo good! I especially liked the bone-mending charm, that detail really made it so much more realistic.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thanks so much! I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out all that's needed. Thus the Bone Mending Charm. :)
Ohhhh!!! Loverly food for thought! I just love it when someone comes up with something in fanfiction that turns the cranks and spins the wheels. What a clever Pooka;) But, I worry for Severus' magical, mental, and physical strength after what he's trying to do. Be kind to Severus!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I won't say that Severus will have it easy, mind you, but I promise that he won't have it too bad, so don't worry! I have to say that the most difficult thing about fanfic is trying to find an idea that hasn't been done to death, or at least trying to put a new spin on things. I started the first chapter of this fic right after I read HBP, but then I ditched it and ignored it for months. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do with it. Thanks so much! :)
You truly surprised me, Pook. I never would have imagined the story taking this turn. Brava! If I could do magic, I'd immediately banish all your distractions so I wouldn't have to wonder how Severus will manage to finish what he has started. ~
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I wish that you could! This week has been fun, but most distracting. I'm hoping to get some serious work done on the next chapter tomorrow, so wish me luck. I'm so glad that you are enjoying my little plot turn. I've been planning it for so long! Thanks! :)
*does happy dance* Great chapter! Each one just gets better. Thrilling story.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thanks so much! :)
Oh my! What a place to stop -- I understand there might be a "slight pause" before the next posting, but let's hope it is not too long. I feel like I am holding my breath to find out if Severus can complete the ritual in his current state of mind. Or if, as I suspect, that completing the ritual will clear his madness. I don't know why, but I have the feeling the only person who can get through the barrier (either physcially, by voice or maybe mentally) is Hermione. They have a connection and maybe she is the extra strength Severus needs. Well I guess I will just have to wait -- patiently if I can -- until the next chapter. Keep up the great work. Thanks, JoAnne
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I tell you, I just love hearing what people are thinking--even if I can't comment on it for fear of spoiling the fun. I have only just begun the next chapter, but I'm hoping to get a lot written tomorrow, so cross your fingers! Thanks so much for the kind review! :)
Ah!!!! That's really all I've got. Fantastic work!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thank you! :)
Okay, that was good. I apologize for my threat in the last review. This is moving along quite well, and then YOU END THE CHAPTER! [breathes deeply, trying to slow heart-rate.] Well done, PP, it's very exciting. [sing-song:] I know what the Bone Mending Charm was forrrrr! I'm a clever girlllll! And you write a wonderful storyyyyy!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Yes you are a clever girl! Lol, no apollogies needed, I enjoy the occasional threat, so long as it means that folks are impatient for more! :D Thanks, Jen! :)
You know, I think I'm growing old waiting for SH to post your chapters. This was splendid as usual. I always liked Bill. Now where the hell did you put Severus? [looms threateninigly, brandishing a short length of chain] (Just kidding. Don't want to see our boy hurt any more, that's all.) I thought that looked rather Mordor-ish. On to the next chapter! (I'm in heaven!)
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Hiya, Jen, wecome to the PP! I love posting here, and not only because I'm validated. I like Bill too, so I couldn't resist having him come join the fun. Not to worry! I won't let Severus get too mussed up! ;) Thanks! :)
Wow!! Quite original. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. What a great place to leave us! Great job!!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
*giggle* Thanks for being one of the few who aren't after my blood for stopping it there! :D I'm so glad that you are enjoying it! Thanks! :)
Short chapter, but well written just the same, sorry to hear the next chapter may take awhile, keep up the good work, can't wait for albus to get back so severus can be sane again.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
You know, ever since I started stretching my chapters to around 3500 words instead of around 3000, folks keep saying that the chapters are short! Maybe I should go back to 3k... :D Thanks! :)
I cant believe it!! omg! i didnt even know u posted here, but i got to read two chapters! and what brilliant chapters they were!! Yay! im thinking, either the cup has something to do with the returning of albus' soul? or, maybe albus' soul is in severus' body causing his madness?? the latter seems like a likely possibility.. Cant wait till the next chappy!!pyro
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I like your thoughts, but I can't comment on them or I'll say more than I should! I've been posting here at the PP for quite a while and I love it! And I'm validated here, so you don't have to wait for chapters to go through the queue! Thanks so much! :)
Wonderful chapter my dear. You have me bouncing for more like normal! Perfect!!!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks! :)
He's bringing Albus back?! Yey! I love this fic, cant wait to see if he succeeds.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I'm so glad that you are enjoying it! Thanks so much! :)
Very interesting development!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thank you, Whitehound! :)
Oh! You can't leave it there! That's just not fair. The cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers.Another great chapter though :)
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Life and fanfic isn't fair, lol! I promise that I'm writing as fast as I can! :)
OH...I can't stand it! Well, OK, I can, but gee ... what suspense, with Albus on the brink of resurrection...and the BUTTERFLIES ARE BAAAAACK!! It's really been great watching your plot unfold and see different clues and details assume their places in the story.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
*Can you hear the butterflies, Clairese?* :D I tell you, this has been an interesting fic to write. There were things in this fic that I started foreshadowing way back near the beginning that we aren't getting to until right now! I'm so glad that you got a kick out of it. Thanks! :)
awesome as usual ;) can't wait to see if Severus succeeds ~!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thanks so much! :)
Talk about a new twist in the tale. I am intrigued and can't wait to find out what happens next.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I'm so glad! Thanks! :)
I'm so sorry to read that there will be a slight pause before your next update - because this story is completely addictive! I certainly hadn't figured out what would happen in this chapter; and that's was a great story is to me: surprising, well written and with the characters in character (suffering from madness or not)!
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Thank you so much! I'll do my very best to post again as soon as I can.
Oh damn. I can't wait till the next chapter! I love this story soooo much! Please update soon!!! Cheers! ~Brena
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
As soon as I can manage to write it! Thanks! :)
I *so* didn't predict this. Which, of course, is good!
I find myself so worried for Severus, which is the sign of a good story teller. So, nothing really insightul to say outside of "very good" and "more please!"
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
Yay! Oh, there were a few folks that saw this coming, but I was so hoping to surprise most folks! Thank you so much! :)
I can't put into words how much I love this story.Wonderful.
Response from PlaidPooka (Author of The Price of Madness)
I'm so glad that you are enjoying it! Thanks! :)