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The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice
dracontia129 Reviews | 7.73/10 (129 Ratings, 0 Likes, 37 Favorites )
Third installment in the 'Fairy God-Jarvey Chronicles.' (For the record, I, too, cringe at the pretentiousness of calling them that.) As a Master Fairy God-Jarvey, Regina Fletcher gets an apprentice. However, it's going to take more than two Fairy God-Thingies to rescue Severus' and Hermione's wedding. So, if said thingies needed reinforcements... whom would they deputize?
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Mostly Harmless! Though I have to admit, I'm even stranger than I appear. ;-) There's a pile of unbeta'd stuff on my LJ (dracfic) if you're interested in Raw, Untamed, fanfic.
Believe it or not, "How Argus Filch Got Wild, Got Laid, and Got His Magic" has been rec'ed by Know It Alls! It's true! They gave me this pretty lil' ribbon and everything! And in March 2007, they saw fit to likewise reccommend (as an antidote to angst) the story that started it all, 'Courtesy of Your Fairy God-Jarvey'--just in time for the first anniversary of that story's posting! *hugs Harm*
(I also have to admit that 'mostly harmless' may not be the most apt description of a member of the Mad Chatters...)
Finally, I just have to say... Storyville. If you were there, you know what I mean.Reviews for The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice
I think one has to be inebriated in some form to get even the jist of this chapter.....please signal when we leave the outer limits, and control of the computer is returned to the user....
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
*hic*Sorry 'bout that... Is there anything in particular I can help you with? I thought it was pretty straightforward... lads stopped for vehicle code violation, held for suspicious subtances; Neville to the rescue; they will all be embarrassed for life; moral of the story: Avoid Fairy Joy Juice, especially if you're a werewolf. *grin*I've always thought of this as taking place more in the Twilight Zone, actually--I've always been a few ticks off either horizontal or vertical!
So much fun, I almost feel guilty not sharing the hangover with Snape and the gang :) Life is stressful at the moment but your story put a smile on my face when I least expected one. Maybe Moto is spiking my Diet Coke...
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Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Uh-oh... Moto's going to be in trouble now! *grin*I'm glad we could provide a smile in time of trouble. That's what fairy god-jarveys are all about, after all. Thank you kindly for reviewing!
I laughed so hard that I thought the entire office would come over to my cube and ask why I wasn't working (nothing about my job is this funny!). My eyes watered and I'm sure I was red-faced from trying to hold in the guffaws! This was overall the funniest chapter yet, in my opinion, though my favorite chapter title is still that of Chapter 3. Motoyoshi is hilarious! And I LOVED the use of Neville! Perfect!!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thanks very much! *trembles in anxiety at the fear subsequent chapters will fail to measure up*If you ever find a job that makes you laugh enough that your eyes water, please let the rest of us know!
“I have a two-year-old.” teehee *joins dracontia in her moment of Neville adoration while her own two-year-old is asleep**also joins in with the Tempest appreciation* Great, ain't she?I thouroughly enjoyed the 'bonding' the guys went through, and the neat explaination for Remus being all over Snape (and Harry). The conversations about cannabis use and no one understanding the poor Purebloods were hilarious, too.
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thanks! Surviving combat... raising children... nothing else stiffens the spine quite like it! And Tempest really is great, isn't she?Poor Remus... it's a good thing he doesn't remember any of this. Would it be too bad of us to remind him? *wink*
I love your Neville! That was the funniest part of this chapter. Now, I think Hermione and Severus have earned a bit of comfort, haven't they?
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thank you! *basking in the warmth of Neville-love*I'm sure Hermione and Severus have earned a break. But will they get one? Heck, no! Where would be the fun in that? *wink*There will, however, be a slight lull before the next storm. It's called chapter 5, and it's almost ready to roll. Cheers!
Arigato to Reuters indeed, if it inspired this chapter! I laughed and laughed. Neville to the rescue was brill, soppy Malfoy, mellow Sev, annoyed Potter--it was all good! I'm falling madly for Moto, he's absolutely delightful. Thank you, drac, it made my day!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thank you, for reviewing! That makes my day, and provides the motivation to keep putting these guys through their heroic, mellow, soppy, annoyed, and otherwise, paces. :)And Moto bows most profoundly in humble gratitude as well.*splash*
Lupin shook his head and remarked, with far too much seriousness, “We really should have just smoked it.”No, Remus. You really should have just owled it to me. *lol*
“For the love of Merlin, could you two please cease and desist on the inter-house love fest?” Potter shot Snape an ironic look across the carpet. “YOU started it.”This had me laughing for a straight minute. Very, very funny.
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
I shall inform Mr. Lupin, in case he finds himself in such a situation again. *grin*I'm glad I left that last exchange in, then. I almost dropped the 'inter-house love fest' bit. Thanks most kindly for the review!
me gusta mucho tu fabula, senorita, especialmente las palabras y frases espanoles. <3! Mas, mas, por favor, rapidamente!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Muchas gracias por las finezas! El proximo capitulo es casi completo. Ojala que lo te gusta?tambien!
God, your writing cracks me up.? Can't wait for more!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Perhaps it's the hour (My eyes are blurry, but I'm pretty sure that's but a single digit before the colon on my computer's clock) but I have the overwhelming urge to say something flip and stupid, like, "I appreciate the compliment, but I'm not God." I think I need to log off and get some sleep. I seem to be channeling 'Occlumency Lessons Harry.'Now that I've got that out of my system, thank you very kindly for the review! I shall endeavor to write more that is wothy of a good crackiong up!(If you called me 'punchy' at this point, that would very reasonably fit the bill...)
I think my Glamour is wearing off because I feel my inner Jarvey coming out.
The best part – and all of it was good – but the absolute best was when Neville said that nothing else can frighten him anymore because he has a two-year-old. No f***ing sh**. (Back inner Jarvey, back!)
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
LOL No need to restrain your inner Jarvey on my account! (Especially as everyone within sight of your words who has now, or has ever had, a two-year-old, feverntly echoes that sentiment...)Thank you once again for the kind words!
Too bad the Marx Brothers are no more--you could have written their next screenplay. This is chaotic--if I ever get married again, neither you nor Reggie are doing any of the arrangements....
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
*sigh* So much for that wedding planning business we were going to start...I bow in profound gratitude for your compliment--as a fan of the Marx Brothers from the cradle, there isn't much you could have said that could make me happier! (I mean, besides the obvious, like "I'm from Publisher's Clearing House, and here's your check!")
LOL- But what happened to the Jarvey?
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
She's laying low... and probably wishing everyone else had the sense to do likewise!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
She's laying low... and probably wishing everyone else had the sense to do likewise!
ut oh..... :D
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
That could be my chapter summary... for every chapter!
LOL- Severus sulking is so much like a guy!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Ahh, the many moods of Severus Snape... sulking... pouting... grousing... moping... seething... You'll see them all here, folks! Thanks for coming to the show!
SNORT! Once again I laughed my ass off with your most recent chapter. My most favorite parts were: "time had gotten sorta slippery" "while the insect marinated" and "agressive sink" Thanks for the laughs sweet pea!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
You're very much welcome! You know, you really have to watch out for those aggressive sinks. They get very forward when they sense you are at less that optimal operating condition...
I trust that at some point, you are going to explain just what happened at Le Miroir which got Severus et al. into so much trouble? It's not altogether clear -- but it must have been pretty bad. I gather Motoyoshi was the one responsible for the shower of gold Galleons -- as a distraction so as to enable his charges to get away clean (although distinctly un-sober)...
Bless Moto's dear little scaly hide...he really is rather endearing in his earnest ineptitude. I particularly love the encounter between Moto and Rita in her Animagus form. I laughed out loud when I read your description of Rita inside the hishaku..."steadily absorbing intoxicants" and "while the insect marinated". Hilarious!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
All shall be explained in Chapter 4 (up now!) Well, at least, the bit that got them into trouble. I don't have explanations for everything. Ahh, Moto... Like one of those cartoon babies crawling amidst myriad hazards on the way to some vaguely defined destination, he has a remarkable talent for evading the full brunt of ambient chaos. Considering his teacher is Reggie, that should serve him well.Thanks very much for the review!
wow.
I can't manage to put into words what I think of this chapter. I'm laughing too much to think straight anyway...
I'm familiar with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work, but I can't remember reading the one you mentioned. Should look into it.
Back to the review: I hope you explain what happened there soon. I may not mind Snupin that much, but the idea of Remus/Harry was too much for me. *shudders*
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thanks!I love the Brigadier Gerard stories. It can be difficult to find a complete collection of them. But they are funny enough to be worth it!I'll confess something: the only reason I wrote that scene between Remus and Harry was so that Harry could use the line, "I'm not THAT sensitive..."On with the chaos!
*claps hands* Lovely to see Reggie pop up. Her apprentice's entrance was inspired. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, it's bound to be great, as anything with Reggie in is inevitably always is. :-)
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Poor Reggie--I think she would beg to differ, seeing as how she has been in the next few chapters already and knows where this is going! She's going to need a vacation after this operation, I'm pretty sure. Thank you kindly for reviewing. Reggie the 'edyeecated' Jarvey says, "I philia you too, hinny!"
I really should heed your warnings and not read this story while I'm supposed to be working. However, I really needed a good laugh today, so I'm glad I ignored them. The Kappa in the bathtub is roaringly funny!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
If you liked him in the bathtub, you'll love where he ends up next!! Glad Reggie and Company could brighten up your day. :-D
Gosh this chapter was ridiculously funny - 'specially the bit when Snape meets the parents.
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Whew! I was worried about making the meet-the-parents bit actually funny. Honestly, there have been so many variations on that, and most of them are just painful. And, for the record, the story hasn't even begun to build momentum yet!Always good to hear from you, professor!:-D
Another hilarious chapter. I laughed so hard that my husband had checked if I was well. Well done!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Thank you! I have to say, this review made me laugh--my husband never has to check, he knows I'm not well. He knows what I'm writing! LOL
Just delightful, as usual. Hysteria over the Meet the Parents--Electra Complex bit. The whole series of scenes easily create a picture which justifies the title and also reminds me of the truth behind that title. (Long after my own experience, the reminiscense begins with "My biggest mistake was..." and continues at length in the same vein. I must Occlude that whole memory now.) I've decided Motoyoshi means the 'source of good fortune' and anticipate how ironic that translation may prove as you spin the tale. ~
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
My mother is pouting to this day that I refused to do anything more than the bare minimum for my wedding. (Though the advent of grandchildren at least means that she doesn't SAY anything about it anymore. LOL)I like your interpretation of Moto's name. If nothing else, it fits because he's lucky to have made it as far as he has, being as he is!Thanks kindly for the review!
Hot damn! Reggie is back...(Yes, I did read the first chapter when it first posted, but I'd had to print it so I didn't leave a review.) And it seems like her new "friend" needs as much help as Severus and Hermione. ;)
I love the complications for the wedding. I can't wait to see what Reggie does to finally get the two hitched. Although I'm thinking they need to visit the Registry Office, get it done, then have the wedding for the parental figure. (Man, am I glad mi madre didn't do that to me!!!)
Don't leave me waiting too long for more of the wonderful fairy god-jarvey. I've missed her something terrible. Update again ASAP! I want more! NOW!!
Mas, por favor!
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Whoa! trotting out cheerleaders AND the angry mob!? I think I need to get the next chapter up, and quick!Poor Moto. He has his talents... we're still trying to figure out what they might be, but w're pretty sure he has them...I promise, more Reggie is on the way--and I also promise that things will get worse before they get better. LOL Thanks for the review!
Gah, I should have listened to hubby, he reckoned on Moto being a Kappa.There were lots of bits of this I loved, but they all hang together well to make a good chapter. The ones with her father stick out, though :DSize 8? Yikes, I hope that is US size. Can I go back to sleep now?
Response from dracontia (Author of The Fairy God-Jarvey's Apprentice)
Isn't it odd when husbands are right? It's a bit like waking up to a green sky and blue grass.Thanks for staying up to review!My turn to say 'Gah!' I forgot about the different systems of sizing clothes... though I'm not sure why, seeing as how I buy Japanese and European shoes often enough that I've met with all sorts of unfamiliar numbers.So, how are sizes done on your side of the pond? Here they are just arbitrary numbers (0 to 26--if there's anything bigger than 26, I hope I never see it) that don't necessarily correspond to any body measurement, and certainly aren't consistent between manufacturers. I can wear a pair of size 8 blue jeans of one brand, but be unable to fit into anything below a 12 of another brand. It's sheer madness, and very little help when shopping for clothes.