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
Ooooh, I can see splendid possibilities of chaos! More, please!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the impending chaos! You've got more now!
as if her brain has been spun out into fine strands of sugar
Now there's an image for you!
As they move around the May Pole, wrapping Pink #3 ribbons in a complex pattern on its shaft, they do so with mechanical precision.
Well, that misses the whole spirit of dancing around and decorating a giant phallic symbol.
At that time, all five of you will begin to aspirate Snape’s Veritaserum variant from your wands.
Oh, I can imagine that's going to have some ... interesting effects.
Excellent chapter as always!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and that line about Umbridge - writing fast doesn't allow for many poetic moments!
Response from firefly124 (Reviewer)
"Writing fast" is a massive understatement. Looking at the rate at which you're churning this out -- without having it look rushed, mind -- I'm in awe.
*admires* You have a way of showing the hopelessness the Think Pink brigade brings to the people and at the same time make me laugh out loud with all the antics. Snape with a beard. In pink. *laughs hysterically*
No iron. yay!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the way I'm mixing dystopic elements with humor! And Pinked SS!
What iron? (grins)
Snape is in character if not in color lol. I think it was mean of you too cut it off at that moment, but I take consolation that the next chapter will be exciting.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and SS pretending to be Pinked!
i wonder what umbridge really thinks of it...say I was thinking of this the whole day today... isnt she supposed to be called the "pink Lady"not being sexist or anything... but well.. lord does convey the image of a male character.. and um.. I do get the feeling that 'she' is the pink lord... but....
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! I don't think it's what she calls herself, but what others call her to draw a connection to Voldemort.
Ooooh, I can hardly wait! Poor Sev forced to wear pink. A shame indeed. Thanks for your work!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter!
Oh! I can't wait until the next chapter post! How often do you update? Is the story already completed & you're just posting or are you really just that good at writing?!? (I've done a bit of writing myself -not all that good though- and I've never managed to get that much done!) Okay, sorry about that, I just wanted to know... This (and the previous) chapter was GREAT! I wonder what Hermione is up to? Thank you for writing this, it's so hard to find stories that catch my interest anymore since I've read so many! Alright, I'll let you get back to life now! ;)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter! Well - as it's been this last week and a half, I'm doing a chapter a day. Writing this fast is hard!
Yay! I'm so glad this is being updated frequently- I don't know how I would stand to wait too long for more of this amazing fic. I'll always love 1984, and I have a weak spot for well-written sarcasm and comedy, so this story is simply perfect for me. I love the 1984 parallels, but mostly I just love the pinkness. Imagining Umbridge being the pink lord is believable and yet amusing. I love the Proper Smiles, and the 2 minute handshake, and the pink scale. (though I would like to actualy see which number is which color) I also love how it's still unclear as to whether Snape is flirting and such with Hermione just to break the decrees or not. Anyways, great job! I can't wait to read more. (I want to know what Hermione's plan is!)
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter and are enjoying the dark humor of it! You're right - I'm trying to mix dystopic elements with comedy!
Snape can break rules with me whenever he wants.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter and the rule-breaking SS!
I like the interaction between the characters, can't wait to find out what Hermione's plan is...
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and the way the characters interact!
Fwee! So good! You rock! Um, you probably know about this sort of thing, but: my boyfriend, who's in third year Latin, suggests that it should probably be "libre de legis" rather than "..exlegis." But yours may be right for what you're trying to say. I don't know. I take Spanish. (I just almost typed "Snapish". That should most definitely be offered.) So. Brilliant as always. Happy writing!-L
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! My Latin is nonexistant, but the dictionary said exlegis was a word - still, your boyfriend is probably right.
Response from Mira Peckham (Reviewer)
No, no, I discussed it with him today, and he misunderstood your intended meaning, so we think you're probably right (though he says that he thinks "ex legis" is more conventional than "exlegis," but both are technically correct.)
I love this, it's a totally original story. The second I started reading it I immediately thought of Mary Kay Costmetics. Everything is supposed to be bright and cheery and pink. And Think Pink sounds like it could be one of their slogans. It's hilarious!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and are finding the story original! (shudders at the thought of Mary Kay)
My hubby said that there were parts of this that reminded him of The Worm That Turned (Ronnies Barker and Corbet), and now we have the patent leather uniforms! Although I have to admit the pink outfits with ruffles have a far more ridiculous image than the black patent leather (or was it PVC?) uniform, with the shorts, fishnet tights and stilletto boots.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! I'm sorry to say that I have no idea what The Worm That Turned is - it sounds interesting!
Hey! That's not fair! I want to know her plan!LG
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, even with the evil cliffie!
You did it again!
It's a good thing you update so often, or I'd have to report you to the Pink Lord myself! :P
I also wanted to compliment you on coming up with a completely believable future in the HP world. I can see Umbridge doing this, and people being so desperate for stability after Voldemort that they'd accept her tyranny.
[EDIT: Don't know why the formatting's messed up. Sorry!]
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story so much and finding the world I've created beleivable!
Good Lord! Wouldn't a nice sky blue be a welcomed change... or a warm buttercup yellow... a warm sunshine orange. Anything but PINK! ARRRGGHHH! HELP! (lol)Good chapter. Cheers!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and that the Pink is becoming hideously overwhelming! (evil grin)
Finally! I can't wait to hear the plan!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! Action ahead!
I love how Snape breaks decrees and wish he'd do it more often.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter and SS flirting!
Here's a bit of pink for her! Perhaps her Avada would be pink rather than green! LOL
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yes, Watcher Marple could do with a bit of sorting out!
How could you leave it there, you must be showing your best evil smirk!Ooh, don't you love it when Snape does his creeping right up behind and whispering in the ear thing?!And I would like to congratulate you on the "robes aflutter" line, I don't think I've ever read that before, it's usually the "billowing" thing, so it was nice to see it put a different way. Keep up the good work!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and the SS flirtation! (evil smirk)
Oh, Love the blackmarket potions! Great idea!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the blackmarket potions!
Yep, it's time for some action, I say! Go Black!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter! Down with Pink!
Phew! I think I held my breath for a tad too long in that chapter! Glad the girls got away with it!I cannot bear the Watch Witch popping into Hermione's flat whenever the fancy takes her, if that were me I'd have been banged up a long time ago, not for mis-behavior but for killing the stupid witch!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chpater and found it suspenseful! I agree - being watched constanty and having your privacy invaded is shudder worthy!
Fantastic story - had me laughing from chapter 1. Please, please, please write more soon - I'm so excited to hear Hermione's master plan
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story so much! Welcome to the resistance!
Good Lord! I think I would rather live as a Muggle! ~snicker!~
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and that the dystopic elements are coming through for you!