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Destruction Where You Stand
auberus34 Reviews | 7.97/10 (34 Ratings, 0 Likes, 18 Favorites )
31 October 1981. Instead of going to Azkaban, Sirius Black goes on the run, determined to catch the traitorous Peter Pettigrew even as post-war violence tears through the wizarding world. Meanwhile, Remus Lupin and a handful of others work desparately to clear Sirius' name, and to find him.
After all, they are not the only ones seeking Sirius Black. The Ministry of Magic has set the Dementors on his trail, and they have been given permission to administer the Kiss the instant he is caught. The remnants of the Death Eaters are pursuing him as well, in hopes that he will lead them to Pettigrew -- whom they blame for Voldemort?s defeat.
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I never know what to put for these things...
I'm in my late twenties (as well as in denial about my impending thirties). I live and work in the middle of a city, and am of the firm opinion that life isn't quite as interesting anywhere else. I'm a political consultant, which can be sort of catch-all title. In my case, it means a combination of planning campaign strategies, doing the odd bit of damage control, and writing speeches and public statements. It's interesting work and I enjoy it a great deal. I also do some writing on my own, and hope someday to be a published novelist.
I've been reading fanfic since 1998, though I just started posting my own fic a year ago. My first fandom was the X-Files; my first ship, Mulder/Krycek. The list has since expanded to include Highlander, Buffy, Harry Potter, Good Omens, and many, many others. I will read almost anything provided that it is well-written and interesting. (This applies to books as well, and I'm almost always about halfway through three or four of them.)
This week, I'm listening to... The Clash -- London Calling
...and I'm reading: Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, by William L. Shirer; Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain (I'm on The Castle of Llyr) and The Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis. I highly recommend all of these.
Reviews for Destruction Where You Stand
So far, So very good. I love the characterization and plot just sweeps me away. I especially like ch.13, It was just a little rushed but considering everything it was understandable.
I really do enjoy the insites into other characters minds. Its very interesting, I enjoy everything and couldn't wait to read what was comming next.
So excillent so far and I can't wait for the next installment!
Marvellous how you catch these character. An exciting plot, too!!
It took long enough!!!!! Moving on...Great chapter... can't wait for more!
Excellent! I can't wait for more! :D
I simply cannot wait for more! Wonderful work!!
I simply cannot wait for more! Spledid work!!
I'm amazed how you can manage this cast of characters and the various threads running with this so well. I particuarly did like the undercurrents and repercussions here for actions both in this story and JKR's own of the Ministry.
Just so you know, I love this story so much I've rec'd it on a Rec Site, Know-it-Alls--it was one of the first I rec'd there.
http://mujaji.net/kia/?p=12
And I also intend to nominate it for Best AU on a new Awards site, Quill and Parchment, despite my wanting to avoid doing so for a WIP. That's how highly I think of your story. Sorry about the dead computer, and I hope we'll see a new chapter soon.
http://quilltoparchment.com/indexx.html
Response from auberus (Author of Destruction Where You Stand)
Thank you so much for not only the feedback, but the recommendation as well! I'm really flattered, especially as I know the hesitancy to rec WIP's. The computer is fixed, though, and ch. 15 is working its way through my brain!
Petunia doesn't want to unpack a sister she might then have to mourn.
And in one line you do the impossible--make Petunia human while keeping her in canon character.
Response from auberus (Author of Destruction Where You Stand)
Thank you! I'll confess to having been terrified when I realized I'd have to write something from Petunia's POV, so it's good to hear that I managed to pull it off. One of the main things I'm trying to do with this fic is to humanize the characters that JKR tends to underutilize. Petunia is one; Kingsley is another, and of course, my lovely Phineas, whom I adore more and more every time I write him!
I'd been away from this story for a while, I hadn't seen the notice it had been updated or perhaps was just crazed in RL at the time. (I just got notice Chapter 15 was updated so I have two more to look forward to Yay!) I just want to say that even after the time away I was transported back instantly, and this story is still very much a favorite. Intelligent, insightful--I love your Phineas almost as much as your Remus and your Sirius--and the last two are not usually favs of mine. Nor is slash. But here they are.
Response from auberus (Author of Destruction Where You Stand)
I'm so glad that you're still enjoying it -- and also that you're enjoying my Sirius and my Remus! (and might I perhaps be winning a slash convert?)
Phineas Nigellus has been one of my favorite characters since his introduction, and the scene in which he discovers that Sirius is dead nearly broke my heart -- so I couldn't in all good conscience leave him out.
Updates soon, I promise - and I hope that you continue to enjoy this!
(BTW -- is your SN a reference to BtVS? And if it is, would you like to see some of the BtVS fic I've written?)
Response from harmony_bites (Reviewer)
I doubt you'll get a slash convert really. I love Het, and that's what I prmarily read and write, but every once in a while, even way back in Trek, there'd be an author so special I wouldn't give a damn what characters or type of fic they write. In Trek that included Killasandra, in HP it's included pir8fancier. So not a slash convert exactly, but an auberus fangirl
And Harmony was partly to pick a name as opposite as mine in Trek as possible (Rabble Rouser)--but yes, I'm a Buffy fan and wouldn't mind a link--even though I've rarely read in that fandom. But if your Buffy is as good...
Bill is a little genius, isn't he? Harry would've tried to hex the pantts off of them, not escort them to Dumbledore. Brave and intelligent, now that's a good combination. And Lucius is right to be angry. They're endangering his family -- and without his consent too. Polyjuicing as him, and then attacking the Dursleys.
Great job on this chapter. I love how you brought the Dursleys into it and had Petunia getting annoyed at the cat. LOL I also enjoy seeing how she is aware of things in the wizarding world, but not willing to admit them.
There were so many other wonderful things in this chapter. It was so action packed and really moved the plot along nicely. And it was a nice tie in to have Bill there to find Sirius and Remus. LOL I really enjoyed that and can't wait to read the next one.
Love your story! PLease update quickly.
I am just so damn tickled with your twist on the tale. Reading the story through Moody and Lupin and Black is really rocking my world! I found myself grinning at Lucius and Naccissa’s loving marriage. Then I got annoyed because they should have attended to crying baby Draco and not let a servant comfort him. But then I remembered, they are both narcissists, so it makes perfect sense!
Response from auberus (Author of Destruction Where You Stand)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you're enjoying the fic.
As far as crying baby Draco goes, it's not so much their narcissism that prevents the Malfoys from comforting him themselves as their social class. If they were Muggles of the same social standing, they would most likely have sent a nanny to do it. (ah, the upper crust of society...)
I am most impressed with the depth of Alster's character. At most he is usually a raving 2 dimensional parody. But your Moody has thoughts and feelings that show depth of character, a man working within the system for the truth. I like that.
I love all the talk of blood magic. It reminds me of Wendy Nat's Cloak of Courage. I thought the blood wards potential to go fereal was especially creative of you. Well done!
I am reading this on the recommendation of Harmony_Bites. She has it right this story grabs you from the get go! Sirius is not my favorite character. I tend to ship HG/SS. But its good to try new things. So here I am! Good start!
I like the idea of the tracking spell very much--sounds very much like something the Ministry would do. I'm glad to read that the next chapter is half-way written--I'm looking forward to reading it.
I loved the glimpse you gave us of Peter's thoughts here. This is an instance where the AU really makes more sense to me than canon--giving a reason as to why he wouldn't dare return to his human form.
I'm still loving this. I think much of what makes it so enjoyable are certain turns of phrase here and there that bring things so vividly to life. Just to pick out one:
Forgiveness, apology – all of it is easier while canine, most likely because he can't open his mouth and cock things up further.
I could point out others--the confrontation between Remus and Sirius was wonderful.
I very much like your Remus and how you're pulling all the threads together here. Your portrait of a Kissed Bella thru Remus' eyes was chilling.
Response from auberus (Author of Destruction Where You Stand)
Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your responses -- though I feel I must warn you, there's still a great deal of story to come.
Hope that you continue to enjoy it! (and i love your screen name. is it a btvs reference?)
Response from harmony_bites (Reviewer)
I've read enough to be pretty certain I shall continue to enjoy it.
And yes, the moniker is a reference to btvs--I was just going to be "Harmony" actually but that was taken on the first archive I registered on so...
I'm enjoying catching up with the story and am glad to know they'll be plenty more. It's on my favorites list now so I won't miss it.
Moody is another character I never much liked in canon--I think because I suspected he'd be one that would go over the line--I like your characterization of him here very much--its one of the standouts of this fic.
I wanted to be let out of this story even though I gave it a try. I'm no fan of Sirius Black and I usually don't find AUs appealing but this one has completely sucked me in until I can no longer resist leaving a review or putting it on my favorites list. I think it's obscene a story this good has so few reviews.
Ah, evil cliffie at the end that. Now that means I won't be able to wait to read the next chapter. Great scene between them both--I liked your observation about what the other pair--even Peter--added to their group.
*feels sorry for por Sirius*
Again... holy lord! I am humbled by your writing... mine is so... typical slashy... (with unexpected twisty things sometimes) but still, typical.
I love how you've gone into the Black Family, ad described the wards, and the flow of magic in and around Grimmauld place when Sirius goes there... it's beautiful.