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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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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
Well done. :)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter!
great chapter, as ever.I'm sorry but I think I found a mistake. You write - shows Snape half laying. It should be lying.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! Thanks for pointing that out - I'm writing a chapter a day and things slide through!
Now, THAT was satisfying. I thought for a moment there Hermione was going to run into trouble with Malmentis (another nice bad Latin name, btw) and have to be rescued by Snape, which would have been disappointing. But no, she pulls it off with very cool Muggle manuevers! Great job.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the chapter and the fact that HG is a strong woman who can save herself! (grins)
Bwhahahahahaha! Beautiful! I couldn't have done it better myself (no, really, not even if I had a really good editor could I have come close). I'm excited to see what you have planned for the final chapter!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! Next one already up!
Go Back in Black!Despite who it happened to, reading about the dislocated knee-cap made me wince. But it does go to show that no knowledge is ever wasted!Can't wait for the end.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you liked the chapter! Yes - fighting isn't pretty!
Wow, great action writing and wonderful coup! Yay! ::does a happy dance with the rainbow-colored crowd::
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way the coup took place! Thanks for the note on my action writing - ths was a first!
I've noticed that whenever I hear "Do you know who I am?" the answer is pretty much "Nobody worth knowing." That is absolutely one of my least favorite phrases, because it's usually some jumped up martinet with delusions of importance. I think you pegged Ms. Umbridge quite well with that particular phrase. The whole Back in Black brigade are my heroes now. What impressive execution of the plan. Nice to see that Hermione understands how to play to her strengths.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way I characterized Umbridge! You're right - it's a bad cliche that someone like her would say!
Mwahaha! Umbridge in black! She's so delusional, completely cut from reality.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the symbolic use of color! Yes - she's very out of touch!
Terrific final battle! I'm going to hate to see this end.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the battle to take down Umbridge!
*gasps*
Oh dear god that is PERFECT! *mwahaha*
When I get the update notice in my email inbox, I start laughing immediately. I don't even have to read the chapter. *That* is how you know you have a great story.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the turn to action/adventure!
The big "battle" scene went off without a hitch. Great job with that! I am so sad that there is only one more chapter left. I've really enjoyed this fic.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the battle! [And the story as a whole!]
What a spectacular action sequence! I'm very impressed! It was excellent! And I particularly enjoyed Hermione's self-talk in the midst. I'm worried about Snape--obviously he won his duel, but he appeared to be wounded? I'm sorry there's only the last chapter left, but I can't wait to read it!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the action sequences! Also the interspersed speech!
Talk about action! I definitely found myself imagining the scene etc.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the chapter and the action sequences!
Yay! Stupid Umbridge cow had it coming.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and the defeat of Umbridge!
Oooh, that's right. I forgot it was PATENT leather--love the squeek!
"Searching in his general vicinity, I spot Snape. He’s one of the first standing. And he’s Back in Black."Some great spells here--leather hardening, what a hoot! Love the color-changing, poignant & practical. Still shuddering of Snape in pale pink, btw.Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the spells invovled!
YAY! Snape is BiB!!! And Hermione is in a shade of my favored green! I loved you're Umbridge... she is afraid of Hermione... as she should after Hermione's fifth year!hehehehe!~*~Selene~*~
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and all the uses of colors! HG is mighty!
::jumps up and down clapping wildly::
Now that is one impressive coup! I really love the coordination of the various elements: the Veritaserum variant, the "true colors" spell, the leather-plasticizing spell. There's definitely a Hermione Ltd. color-coded schedule behind all that!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the chapter and Hermione's plan! There's definitely a swot behind it all somewhere! (grins)
I love the fact that Hermione wrapped Umbridge up in Black. Very fitting if you ask me. So is there really anything to Snape and Hermione, or is it simply him just trying to break the rules?
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and use of symbolic colors!
Oh my goodness...the Toadwoman herself in black...*shudder* that's just not right!I can't wait to read the last chapter!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the thought of Umbridge contained!
That was absolutely brilliant. I loved it.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter!
I think Hermione should be panting on the floor instread of painting. How can the girl get creative at a time like this? That said, I love this story! I've been waiting for the update all afternoon.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! And thanks for the catch - that's what you get when I'm writing a chapter a day - typos - evil, Pink typos!
This is just about the scariest and funniest story I've ever read. I love Snape the Pinked, by the way.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and SS pretending to be Pinked! Thanks as well for saying the blend of humor and dystopia is coming through!
well, as I expected lots of action. Great story, I hope Hermione and Severus get it togeter now. *sighsI am a romantic at heart. Three cheers to the people who took back personal choise for society at large. I think the mob represents them well.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way the people have personal choice again!
Snape with a beard... looking rakish... *melts* Sorry my mind stopped there and super-imposed his usual attire... ! I love the cliffy... it is the prefect way to build up to the mayhem of Dove-Grey #10(??) or chapter ten as it were. ~*~Selene~*~BiB freeing up such colors as Emerald and Slytherin Green! Join the Resistance... Gave the dark greens of the world!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and rakish Snape - even with the cliffhanger! (grins)
Response from seleneangel (Reviewer)
*laughs sheepishly* Gave the dark...etc... should be Save! LMAO!
This story is wonderful but it has caused my family to question my sanity (not that I had much to begin with...). My 10-year-old daughter wears glasses and they happen to be Hot Pink. She came home from school today in her pink track suit, pink and white sneakers, matching back-pack and glasses. Needless to say, I look at my child and burst out laughing. I guess it doesn't help that I found an old AC-DC cd and put it on.I admire the thought you put into this. It is very difficult to write humor and you do it very well. I can't wait for the Veritaserum to kick in on the crowd and especially Umbridge!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story and that it's making you laugh so much! Thanks for the comments on my humor writing - this is a first for me!