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Back in Black

487 Reviews | 7.12/10 (487 Ratings, 0 Likes, 186 Favorites )

Humor Drama Romance Action/Adventure Potter Place Winter 2007 Prompt Challenges 18,683 Words 11 Chapters Complete

Dolores Jane Umbridge Fred Weasley George Weasley Ginevra Weasley Hermione Granger Lee Jordan Severus Snape

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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Chapters (11)

Chapter 1: Pale-Pink #1

Chapter 2: Pale-Pink #2

Chapter 3: Pale-Pink #3

Chapter 4: Pale-Pink #4

Chapter 5: Purple-Pink #5

Chapter 6: Purple-Pink #6

Chapter 7: Purple-Pink #7

Chapter 8: Purple-Pink #8

Chapter 9: Dove-Grey #9

Chapter 10: Charcoal-Grey #10

Chapter 11: Back in Black #11

About ubiquirk

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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:

http://community.livejournal.com/ubific/

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Reviews for Back in Black

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elsolel

Severus is so brilliant. Drool

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm very glad you like SS here!

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elsolel

The whole idea of a Barbie doll world, I shudder. Considering the amount of blue and black in my wardrobe. Scary.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the dystopic elements of the story - a Barbie-doll world is horrible!

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elsolel

I wonder how many of the now 309 decrees he has broken?

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm glad you like the thought of SS breaking those decrees! (grin)

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elsolel

Another excellent chapter. Thank you for writting!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the start of the story!

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elsolel

Excellent! He's smirking. I have a thing for tall, dark, intelligent guys with eyebrow motion.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you like SS here!

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ladyofthemasque

...You utterly failed to vanquish Pink-ness, my dear. This was, at best, a bit of lilac-pink prose. Nothing more than a few mild winks, light touches, and a modest kiss? Where's the vivid amethyst-hued purple in your prose?? *hem hem* Write some smut, or else!~Lotm*snerk*

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Sorry, but I'm at least back in black (though I've also never touched pink in my life). No purple prose here hopefully - all over-the-topness for satiric effect.But I do have something lemon flavored to offer and direct your atttention to Ladder.

Response from ladyofthemasque (Reviewer)

*sigh**sniffle*...You sure you can't write something "publically affectionate" to the nth degree? *hopeful look*~Lotm

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Response from ladyofthemasque (Reviewer)

*sigh**sniffle*...You sure you can't write something "publically affectionate" to the nth degree? *hopeful look*~Lotm

10/10

lady_rhian

Absolutely phenomenal. Original, hilarious, all characters were right on-target. I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't want it to end! Wonderful. My sincere regards.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so very happy that you enjoyed my bizarre story with its wacky humor so much! Thanks as well for the note on characterization!

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lady_rhian

I've just stumbled on this fic, dear, and let me tell you, I am desperately trying to contain my hearty laughter! What an original plot you've crafted here - very enjoyable thus far. I will now continue plowing through the chapters with a most inappropriate smile on the whole time. :)

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm really glad you like the first chapters and the humor! It's also good to hear that you find it original!

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apisa_b

I just read your story in one go and couldn't stop to leave more reviews. Even if you had me pinked, I had to read that forbidden story to the last letter.That was such a clever concept! And funny to the highest decree degree.I bow before your genius, dear author.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the story and thought it was clever! It's wonderful to hear that people are still finding this story and enjoying it!

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apisa_b

I really have to congratulate you. Your pink dystopia is really ... disturbing.Thank god she discovered Back in Black.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying how Umbridge's world is built here!

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apisa_b

I just stumbled over this story, because it was mentioned in a review to one of your other stories.Gods - this is shocking! Pink everywhere *shudders*Watch Witch posters hanging around ... arrest for improper cleanliness ... everyone wearing proper smiles ... A nightmare!I have to read on.

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed the start of this story and its dystopian elements!

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astopperindeath

this was wonderful! thanks so much for posting this story!

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astopperindeath

Love this chapter! Devious!Hermione is my favorite!

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astopperindeath

"I wonder if a Proper Smile plus sarcasm equals a smirk. " - I think this with my students all the time! :)

10/10

astopperindeath

this is deliciously funny and effed up all at once!

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astopperindeath

this is hilarious and perfect. i look forward to reading more!

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LaiksMarei

*gives a standing ovation and calls for an encore*What a wonderful, flirtatious and scary story! You have managed to weave together a tangled multitude of genres and characters, bringing them all together for a final confrontation. Thank goodness pink reigns no more!!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the story so much with its mixture of genres! Long live Black!

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loves23rules

My, oh, my! This was the best read I've had in a looong time. Inventive, original and well paced. Brava!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm amazingly glad to hear you like the story so much! It means so much to have you say you found it original and well paced!

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mimmom

OH MY GOD I HOPE SOMETHING GIVES SOON! I can't take more of this vomitorious regime. I do hope the Pink Lord gets her come-uppance soon.Good story though.Miriam

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story so far! Vomitorious - great word! Yes, the Pink is disgusting and overwhelming - it's like an outward symbol of Umbridge!

10/10

Moyra

Absolutely, stunningly hilarious & witty !!!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm amazingly glad that you enjoyed the story and found it both hilarious and witty!

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Aldara

*g* Awesome!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the story!

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Maddy Riddle

That was a great story.

But I'll have nightmares after being subjected to all that pink. *shudders* Now, the image of Severus all n black, and flirting. *sighs* That's the subject of an entirely different kind of dreams. ;)

I've made this some days ago, you may like them :P

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story! Yes, the Pink was horrible (even if you like the color, I think it's horrible here). And SS flirting - sigh!

I love them! And she's wearing Pink #5 in the second one! I only have a basic account on lj (with only 6 icons allowed) but can I blow these up a bit and show them off in a post?

Response from Maddy Riddle (Reviewer)

Those don't look so good. I've made you better ones now. http://maddyriddle.livejournal.com/346517.html

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Wonderful! I'm off to look!

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northernmonkey

Oh God. That was awsome. Hilarious and horrifying.*applauds*

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm very glad that you liked it and found the mixture of humor and dystopic elements worked for you!

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pygmypuff

Yay, a nice happy ending! I really enjoyed this story, it was such a change to read someting completely different to the usual. I'm off to change my top, I've just realized it's pale pink - gulp!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm very glad you liked the chapter and the way it ended the story! And that you enjoyed the story overall and found it novel!

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pygmypuff

Hurray! Nice action chapter, really enjoyed it, especially Snape looking soo good, back in black!

Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and all of the action!

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