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Back in Black
ubiquirk487 Reviews | 7.12/10 (487 Ratings, 0 Likes, 186 Favorites )
The Dark Lord has fallen, but an even more terrible force has arisen to take over the Ministry of Magic – the Pink Lord. Ruling with an abundance of ruffles and terrifyingly sharp stiletto heels, Umbridge’s Think Pink Brigade terrorizes a populace grown weary of decrees designed to enforce sweetness. Unexpectedly, Hermione Granger joins the resistance, the sarcastically snarky Back in Black. Award winner.
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ubiquirk
Member Since 2006 | 10 Stories | Favorited by 212 | 89 Reviews Written | 1,629 Review Responses
I am a longtime fanfic fanatic, having entered the realm via Buffydom. One day I read a Willow/Severus crossover and I was hooked – on Snape that is! He's been in every HP story I've done so far.
I write in multiple fandoms on LJ, esp. BtVS and Firefly. If you're interested in reading my fic for other/crossover fandoms, it can be found at:
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Reviews for Back in Black
Hot pink patent leather? I'm just going to have to remember that reading this story means no drinks while at the computer. I almost drowned choking while laughing. I did have to clean the keyboard and monitor.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter but sorry I made you spray the computer!
Proper Smile + sarcasm = smirk
Now that's the kind of math I can identify with!
I'm just curious about one thing, though. First, are you ever going to elaborate on how the Pink Lord rose to power? I like the way it is now, don't get me wrong; I think focusing on the Resistance movement rather than the war itself helps to emphasize the absurdity of the Pink Lord's regime, but I think even a small reference to it is necessary to the plot. I'd love it if Umbridge came into power by accidentally knocking Voldemort into a vat of pink paint (#2, perhaps?), drowning him in what is soon going to be her campaign colour. As always, I love this story. Keep it up!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really gla dyou liked the chapter! Yes, I have that built into the next chapter (and have for a few days). I like to give details as they feel natural for the protagonist to be thinking of them!
Love the story so far, haven't had time to read the updates before, but I just got caught up with them. I don't think I stopped laughing through the whole thing. well except, when i thought they might get caught. thought you could use the one on the right for some inspiration: http://www.fashionisspinach.com/images/ss2007pink.jpg
Hope your dreams aren't plagued with pink. g'nite!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and are finding the story funny! Thanks for the link (shudders).
OMG! Patent Leather Pink Robes*Falls out of chair giggling*That's just classic!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and found it so funny!
Oh my goodness, all that hot pink patent leather in one place is a bit frightening. Scary imagery from a sadistic mind. Thank you. I forsee a darker shade coming soon (hopefully!).
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the imagery!
Awesome chapter...I'm so glad that Hermione and Marion got away with it. My heart went into my stomach when the sirens rang.
(I'd also like to see the Pink scale)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! I'm sorry I'm writing too much to do an entire Pink scale right now, but Ill try to stick a photo of Pink #5 in chapter 9.
Lol... another awesome update.
You know, I would love to see the actual Pink Scale so I know exactly what Pink #5 is!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter! I'm sorry I'm writing too much to do an entire Pink scale right now, but Ill try to stick a thing of Pink #5 in chapter 9.
Hey, pal! I was out of town for a few days and was thrilled to have multiple installments to read upon my return. Can't wait to hear Hermione's plan! Thanks for your work.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapters and were thrilled!
this story is sooo fabulous...it's like a demented twilight zone episode or a horrider version of 1984. kudos to your poster/banner makers. i think this one was the best so far. thanks and i look forward to more
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and how demented the world therein is!
Deathdeathdeathdeath.... If it is possible to die from awesomeness, I think I just did. ANXIOUSLY awaiting another installment. And favoriting. :D
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story so much! But don't die - the resistance needs you!
I really am enjoying this. I love that Severus can get jealous of someone who doesn't even exist. Really fun.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and SS's fit of jealousy!
Hi!You've written a great great GREAT story! B.I.B. is very funny and good to read, I can tell this, I'm German. Only five words in six chapters that I couldn't explain to myself by the context .I read a book some time ago- 1984 by George Orwell. Do you know it? I think your story is....based (? Not excactly the word I'm searching for) on it? There are similiarities. The poster, the watchers, the controll everywhere.....I really love reading your story and would be happy if you would update soon.EireneP.S.: Sorry for any mistakes- German. ;-)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story and finding it accessible to read! Yes - I'm directly influenced by 1984 and a few other sources for this!
[No worries! I don't get grammar cop-like about reviews! Besides which, I would never have known you had learned English as a 2nd language if you hadn't have told me!]
You're evil for stopping it here! :P
I love it!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! I hope that's a good evil! (grins)
Excellent! Upon signing on to my computer, the first thing I did was to come and check if you had updated. This is a wonderfully fun read, I'm throughly enjoying finding out all of the horrible things that Umbridge has implemented...and seeing how Back in Black is going to take them down! Very imaginative!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the mix of humorous and horrible elements I'm putting in the story!
Oooo! Naughty, naughty Snape-meister... trying to cavort with an underling. Bwahahaha! Too funny! Great chapter, hope the next part is close to being posted?? *grin*
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! I suppose it's a good thing he's part of the resistance then - no rules to be breaking within the organization itself!
I love this story so far, so much fun to read! I also love how creative it is, Umbridge is still one of my favorite villians in the HP universe and I love the idea of Hermione and Snape fighting her, plus the interaction between Snape and the twins is always fun! I read each chapter every morning over my coffee!PS: I also loved this last banner; my favorite one so far!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story and the premise I've set up the members of BiB vs. Umbridge!
Is it me or is it hot in here?
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and the UST involved!
Brilliant, funny and scarey at the same time!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the mix of elements!
Thank you again for the wonderful banner!
Anonymous
*wipes brow*
YOWZA! Snape just came right out with it, didn't he?
I'm sweating... wow. You've got to update immediately!
Author's Response:
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the UST!
Oooh! This is a FLIRTY Snape for sure.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and flirty Snape!
Love this story- can't wait to see them take down the pinkies.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story!
Loving this , and especially Snape's dogged determination to break every one of Umbridge's edicts *lol* Poor fellow, however will he survive
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and all of SS's flirting!
it gets more interesting..
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way the plot is going!
My entire body just shivered...the suggestion...whew! Love this one! :)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the UST!
Oh, fabulous! And you know it's just like Ginny to come up with that whole scheme!
Snape is being just delicious ... in the intent way he's watching her and the way he made up his mind to pursue her while breaking the decrees while disguising that as pursuing her...Learning that the sign above the door was the same for them both jolted him into fabulously quick action, which is just ~squee~.
His jealousy was spot-on, I found, as were his actions just previous. Hermione's reaction to his touch was just tangible, really, and that closing one-liner made me burst into flames so fast it made Fawkes envious.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the chapter and Ginny being the brains! It's also good to hear that you like how SS is here - the sign definately began something!