i loved iti would have liked to see umbridge suffer a littl more but this was brillantand the oics really added to it and adding the pink charts was a cool thought toothanks for sharing such a cool storyyours trulyjulie

 Fantastic!  I really like the whole 'Pink Lord' concept, very original.  Two thumbs way up for you!

Ok because of you when I was watching the movie all I could think of was Think Pink :-p

The Potter Place Prompt replies were exceptionally challenging for a poor reader that is supposed to choose the one and only. This story has made it into the finals in my personal ladder. The battle was fierce, and in the end I had to choose based on the overall impact the story had for me and the length of time the said impact lingered in my consciousness. Given the lateness of this review, the outcome is obvious. As I cannot deny who I am (Eastern European), I consider Back in Black the best story of the lot.

But it is not flawless. As part of the incredible writing frenzy, I believe, you missed a discrepancy in compatibility of BiB headquarters name as it appeared to various members. On one hand, you give Fred and George ability to finish one another’s sentences (as a mother of twins I know they do it, but mine certainly only finish their sentences instead of forming complicated interleaved compound structures; perhaps they are still too young), on the other, you stress Libre Libri theme in the central pair. While the idea is interesting in itself, it is redundant as well as ambiguous in this story - the dynamics between Hermione and Severus is sufficiently established by his innovative need to break Umbridge’s decrees. You managed to give your Snape intense backstory that the reader feels, but never fully grasps, yet is able to recognise his personal journey in Umbridge’s world and admire his ability to adjust. ‘His ability to adjust to Umbridge’s world’ is not a mistake on my part. He might be the leader and founder of BiB resistance, but he managed to adjust to the group he must work with. The mischievous lot, delivering Severus to us in a chirpy, yet believable, poise.

Lee’s assumption that decree #309 enforces constrains of such extent that they might trigger a revolt is spot-on. Even communist leaders recognised that they must occasionally release the repression for the sake of people’s sanity, usually in the form of comic relief. The fact that it does not trigger the revolution in Back in Black beautifully reflects reluctance of the wizarding world to change. You use the comic relief as a weapon, and such a weapon in the world of Proper Smiles and Watchers proves to be most effective.

In conclusion, your story forced me to reflect to my childhood behind the Iron Curtain and again feel the gratitude to people half a decade older than me, who raised their empty hands against armed brigades and supported their calm voices only by the sound of tinkling keys. And they won the war of freedom for us. 

What a funny story. O the laughs. I am glad that Pickles told me about this story , I have injoyed it emenslly. All that pink, I can see how Hermine felling stomped on . Well off for more reading . Hope to read more from you soon. Bill

hahaha this was amazing! thanks for making my day!

YES!

Thank you for a fun story...

I can't wait til you write a new story for us.

Hello, ubiquirk! I like this story immensely! You know, I am from Russia myself, so it is especially close for my heart (of course, I could not witness Stalinist age, but we always have some kind of regime like that). It's scary and funny at the same time, and the main thing is - they won! So pleasant to read a happy end here!

I don't think I will be able to wear pink for quite a while after reading this.

An absolute pleasure to read to far. What a horrible world you created here....

Fantastic first chapter!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I loved this story! You have a gift for funnies, and I look forward to reading whatever your muse turns out next!

Yay! Thanks for a fantastic story!

Now this one I think deserves the five stars!

Hermione Granger for Minister of Magic! YES! 

This was a fabulous ending to this tale.  More heat-inducing UST and just a fabulous resolution to this story.  Only one problem.  I want to read more!  Lucky for me, it appears there is an update of Ladder today! :)

BiB was one of the most well-written, original stories I've read in quite some time.  I look forward to reading what you come up with next.

WOO HOO!! Fabulous action chapter! I loved every word of it.

I almost cheered out loud when I read this:

Searching in his general vicinity, I spot Snape. He’s one of the first standing. And he’s Back in Black.

*loud cheering*   Great line! 

ROTFL!!! There it is!! Snape in pale pink #1!  You actually did it - Snape in pink.  I do believe that is a first. :) 

I love how you interspersed the action with the details of Hermione's plan.  

One line really struck me and is one that will stay with me for a while:

If during my childhood, the dancing girls resembled a joyful flourish of beautiful wild flowers, under Umbridge’s regime, they’re instead overly gilt lilies – ones so gilded their natural mobility is lost.

Horrifying, truly, but such a powerfully-written description of what Umbridge's "pinktopia" is all about.

Okay, I'm a sap. I admit it - but I was moved to tears when Hermione hugged Ginny and didn't know she had last hugged someone. How sad. :(

I do love the friendship you portrayed between them and it was fabulous to see Ginny as a devious strategist.

More UST - woo hoo! Love it!

And Hermione has a plan! YAY!

This was a great chapter, really moving the story along.  Excellent building of tension, especially with the appearance of the Think Pink Brigade.  I was on the edge of my seat.  You had me scared for a moment that Marion was really an undercover "pinky."  Whew!  

I am consistently amazed at how well you are blending action/adventure and humour/parody.  Lovely!

OMG The UST is fabulous here. My goodness! The last line - GUH.

I liked seeing a bit of what BiB has been up to prior to the beginning of the story. And you gave it to us in a very entertaining way. Loved it!

Here I am, as promised! No need to get out the whip! :)

This just gets more and more scary. Poor Marion - and what about all the other women out there? *shudders*

I really enjoyed the "cloak and dagger" conversation. Well done!

OMG!  I just needed to leave you a little note to tell you how much I loved this story!  It was a wonderful change of pace from some of the other stories I've been involved in.  Your HP meets V for Vendetta was funny yet serious and just such a pleasure to read.  Thanks for a great story!  ~Brena

*blinks back tears* *sigh* It's over! No. No. No. This must have an encore. Maybe when you finish Ladder??? Please? *bats eyelashes* Simply smashing job. I loved it!

so.. is this the end? or will we see more?

*claps hands* That was very good! It was great how, in the true spirit of heads of evil governments, Umbridge could not do anything to defend herself in the end. ^_^ Great story all around!