New Chapter for Back in Black
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.
Start ReadingChapters (11)
About ubiquirk
Author
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/
Reviews for Back in Black
YAY!!!! He really meant it! What a great exchange! That was electric indeed.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and the final scene!
I have thoroughly enjoyed your story! It has become one of my favorites of all time. I giggled and snorted all the way through. :D
Congrats on a job well done!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the story so much and found it humorous!
I loved this!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you liked the chapter!
I very much enjoyed this story, even though I wasn't expecting to. Very nicely done.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the story! If you don't mind satisfying my curiosity, why did you think you might not?
Response from Raven Espusse (Reviewer)
Well, in the summary, it just said "Pink Lord", so I was imagining some sort of Voldemort-type who toted around bunnies and wore pink, and that it was going to be a humour story playing off of that. When I found out it was Umbridge, the whole thing made a lot more sense.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks for satisfying my curiosity - yes, it says Umbridge in the next bit of the summary, but that doesn't show on the abbreviated ones on the home page. I'm glad you read!
Excellent ending! Severus gets the girl, Hermione gets her man AND the best job, Dolores is deposed and disgraced (I suppose it was too much to hope for her to be Demented as well), and the world comes back into focus. Well done!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! And Severus got a woman of brains and power! (grins)
Ok, I love this story, but it is screaming Epilogue. I am going to miss this story. Let me know when you do something new.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the story! Not that you have to, but if you mark me as a favorite author, and turn on your e-mail thing, you should get an e-mail everytime I post anything.
Response from sinbad (Reviewer)
You are now on my favorite author list. I do hope you write a epilogue though.
Only one complaint with this fic, and that would be no sexy scenes. I loved this riotous romp. All of that pink makes even me shudder, and I used to have a goodly portion of my closet dedicated to pink #5 and slightly lighter shades. Thank goodness I outgrew that phase. lol. I look forward to reading your other writing projects, and now maybe you can finish ladder.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! Yep - this one was PG13 from the get go - sex didn't seem to fit with the feel of it.
END? You can't just end it! Grr. It was so good I never wanted it to stop.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the story so much!
Oooo... Minister Granger? That's a thought. With Snape in multiple positions too... lucky girl! LMAOToo bad we didn't get more on what happened to the populace, but hey! This is quite nice too. *cheeky grin*Great story, bravo!! Cheers!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the thought of Minister Granger with SS in multiple positions! (smirks)
That was a cool takeover... but Umbridge in black? LOL I can't wait to see how people will react to the whole thing. Will they be able to switch back to normal 'de-pink-efied' life? Looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the way HG's plan unfolded!
Yeah, bravo!!! Thanks for the refreshingly disturbing story with a "sweet" end to it!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way I took a dystopic story and gave it a happy ending!
A wonderful ending to a wonderful fic! I am so sad that it's over; I have enjoyed this journey so much. Everytime that I see pink, I will now think of you. Thanks for providing me with a superb read.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the way the story ended! Or you can think of me when you see Black! (grins)
*Sniff* it's over... I'm so sadbut YAY! all turned out great!it was a wonderful ride. Really wonderful!Long Live Back In Black!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the story as a whole! Black everywhere!
I just love SW's ode!
Of course I just love this fic, nice amount of humor while having hints of darkness and romance. The length also felt natural
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the way I blended genres!
Yes, her ode is great - but then so are you Pink Scales! Thank you again!
Fantastic - couldn't stop laughing! I hope never to be pinked!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the story and found it funny!
That's a great ending to a great story. I must've been secretly Pinked while I wasn't looking because I find that I love Pinks #1-5. And, looking at my closet, I'm not surprised to find many items dispersed throughout in those same hues.
Please don't hex me. I assure you, I've got a healthy amount of black items to offset the pinkness.
I'd love a sequel to this fic, but maybe it's better to just leave the rest of the story to our collective imaginations. And hey, if you know how to perform the Engorgement Charm, I've got a couple of...attributes that need help in that department.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! It's okay to have some pink - it's the Umbridge levels of Pink you have to watch out for!
Anonymous
*sighs*
You've done it -- in one brief week (or perhaps was it two???) you've turned me into a dedicated fan. I'll follow you everywhere. No use calling in the brigade....
you are a genius.
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! It was like about two weeks or a bit less. I loved the idea so much once it came to me, I now wish I'd had more time!
Loved your story ... but you knew that. Thanks for the fun!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and the story!
Oh yes!!!It was satisfactioning to read these two last chapters. What's about 'They got them Blacked'? ;-)But- I have to admit - I think you pinked me. Tomorrow it's my grandmothers birthday, and I bought her some flowers. Red-white ones. And then....there was THE IDEA. I had 30 flowers (roses and lilies). She will become 81. I put 51 ribbons on it. Mostly pink ones. And this is all the fault of this story, you can be sure!!!No jokes, not in English, in German there is a little chance that you get the pointe.....The story is great.Nothing more to say,LG
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the one before it so much! It's my first time writing action!
Whooping! Whooping! All around the no-longer Pink World, there is whooping! Thanks for another great chapter! Can't wait to see what happens to Umbridge (and to Hermione and Snape). Thanks!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and are whooping with the twins! The next chapter is up now!
Great chapter. I'm not one for fighting scenes, but yours are so humorous and full of funny ideas that the chapter was very entertaining to read. Waiting for the final chapter "Black #11."
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the fight scene - esp since it's not your cup of tea! Thanks - I did try to have some humor and I shoved in a lot of made up spells!
I'm really eager to see what's going to happen... *sitting on the edge of my seat* Great chapter. Cheers!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter! The next one is already up!
Ahhh pink!
mmm sorry, it was just today i was reminded of your fantastic story by a mothers day shop catologue, proclaiming "THINK PINK" in huge pink lettering, trying to warp our minds no doubt.
what was worse was almost everything in the catologue was.. you guessed it, pink! pink keyboards, pink tool sets, and *shivers* pink fluffy dice!
The think pink brigade is everywhere!!! and honestly i was truly worried about the future state of my mental health until i read how Back in Black are fixing the problem... My think pink days are over!
(and on an actual fiction related note, great chapter, update soon!)
-KarlaMarie
saved from thinking pink!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! I'd forgotten Mother's Day is a flurry of pink! Argh! As if women don't like other colors as well! I'm glad you've joined the resistance!
what about people who liked pink.. yet hated the pink brigade?I don;t think anyone calculated for that...
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yes, I did calculate for it and thought that anyone having Pink shoved down their throats for over two years isn't going to have it be a favorite color anymore!
Response from rachaelmona (Reviewer)
true...
Anonymous
*whirls*
that was a bloody brilliant revolution. Oh my goodness, the sight of a man clad in black worsted gives me chills NOW, when there's not a drop of pink in sight. I can only imagine if I'd had a dought of several years.... *rrrrrr* Somehow, you've brought sexy back in a chapter that isn't even abotu sexy... brava!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the chapter and the way the revolution occurred! I hadn't realized SS was so sexy here - so thanks!
poemomm's response: I think it was the phrase 'feral grin' that did me in...