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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
Ooh what an evil cliffie! I just came across this story today and I LOVE it! Bring down the Pink Lord soon please!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story! Welcome to the resistance.
Drats, I see an ending comming in sight. A few more chapters left. I'm enjoying this story so much that I dread seeing it end.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story so much! Yes, it's coming to an end soon - but hopefully a good one.
You are amazing, ubiquirk! First the hot, panting seductiveness of Ladder and now the wicked humor of this story! We bow to you! Seriously though, congratulations on another great story. I'm loving this representation of Snape! I look forward to the rest of the story.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story! Thanks - this is me trying to branch out as a writer!
That was hysterical. And I was holding my breath right along with Hermione when the pink patent leather soldiers stomped by.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the suspense mixed with humor!
I just love how Snape flirts with her! It's tame, but hot at the same time.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and how SS is flirting!
oh how delightful! (whilst holding proper smile). thank you so much for your charming story. may i serve you tea? no? well, please have a lovely day and continue with this wonderful updates
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're enjoying the story!
This story is brilliant! To let you know how much it has affected me, I actually shuddered at a formerly favorite pink sweater while choosing my outfit for work this morning. You have a talent for making something as innocuous as pink downright menacing! I'm loving every installment.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and are finding Pink menacing! It can certainly sneak up on you!
Pooh, I was hoping for a longer chapter. Still, wonderful as always. Update soon!-MP
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter!
Thank you for a new chapter.
I don't think I'll be able to look at pink the same way again and I have two daughters. Never realised how many shades of pink there were.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter! Yes - even more than my fake scale has! (shudder)
Alas! I am torn between my love for Victoria's Secret's Pink line and my hatred for Umbridge!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you're liking the story so far, even if I'm causing you conflicting thoughts about Pink!
Just envisioning the marching Pink Brigade is truly frightening. You gave me chills reading it. Superb detail!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the details about the Brigade!
Oh God! What does that say about me when I imagined the Pink Brigade's uniforms in hot pink before I saw the author's note?! I love this story. It's just enough surrealness to get me through finals.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and thought hot Pink was perfect! Good luck on finals!
Ohhh yessss.....!!!Totally crazy- but I love it^^I mean, only the idea of these Barbie-dolls in Pink (ugh!) and stilettos (hey...can ANYBODY really walk in them?) is....cruel...but.....amusing. Yes. And the empty faces....*sight*....are confusing. Aren't they the ThinkPinkBrigade? Is there no need for them to love their jobs? Or....in the end....they are no humans anymore?I'm looking forward to get this riddle solved!LG (= Liebe Grüße = Sincerely/lovely greetings (a little German for you? *g*)Eirene
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you liked the chapter and the way I dressed the Brigade! It's more that they appear empty of true human emotion.
Ooh! We're really getting into some interesting things now. Just what sort of Stepford-ing is going on in this world? The Think Pink Brigade seems a little too empty and plastic. Excellent. And as always, I love any smirking that goes on. Great work! Love the story!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and liked the details about the Brigade - plastic indeed!
And of course, we knew the Think Pink squad would not be in any sissy shade of pink. This is seriously funny and in complete violation of all sorts of Proper Smile statutes.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and are finding the story funny! Seriously Hot Pink!
Don't you have nightmares? Hot pink patent leather trenchcoats? With matching stiletto boots? *shivers*
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yes - it is nightmare material - shudders!
Well, Hermione? Out with it!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter! [And that the cliffhanger worked!]
Now, this chapter makes me wonder if Watcher Marple might be a B.I.B. in disguise. Maybe not, since she actually not only threatens, but executes evil herself.With your description of the Think Pink Brigade I must repeat my question: who are those people, and why do they do it? Have they been only normally brain-washed in the millitary training, or is their perfect discipline enhanced by some kind of Imperius-like mind control? Why more people don't revolt? This regime is so ridiculously absurd and extreme that I feel like joining Back in Black just from reading about Proper Smiles. Even with the overwhelming concept of fear, the society must be ready to explode. I hope it will. Soon.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter! I'm shooting for brain-washed with the Brigade. And the public are terrified of being Pinked.
All that pink is going on my nerves (though I'm currently wearing a Pink #something tee-shirt right now). What's Hermione's plan? I need her to act NOW!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and can't wait for an end to Pink!
Trying not to picture the Think Pink brigade is like not thinking of a pink elephant. That was shudder enducing!Erk. My eyes just crossed at the thought of what Ginny must look like wearing pink- surely her hair clashes horribly with her clothes!I hope to see Severus in public soon...
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and found the Pink hideous!
I had a horrible minute there, thinking Marion had actually been playing Hermione all along in order to entrap her. Instead Hermione gets her proof that the Pink Brigade can be fooled! Marple appears to do a decent imitation of Columbo with the playing dumb. “Oh, was it that time?” ::rolls eyes:: Hot pink leather police, egads!
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and found it suspenseful! And HG triumphing!
An update--my day is complete!I'm glad ther Hermione's devious plan seems to be working, though I am rather apprehensive about Watcher Marple. Great job yet again.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and HG getting plotty!
Okay -- now I officially hate you (not really). But after your description of the Think Pink Brigade, the song Pink Elephants on Parade won't stop running through my brain! Yikkees!
Anyway, this tale has me in stitches, and I hope we see more of Snape violating Pink directives - particulary those involving displays of affection (public or otherwise).
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
BTW - YouTube has video of Pink Elephants so you too can share my misery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLpnXQpjvw
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and found it so funny! Thanks for the link!
I wonder if a Proper Smile plus sarcasm equals a smirk.
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter and the last line!
Good for Hermione, infitrating the enimies camp so to speak. As usual great work. I stayed up late hoping to get this notice, but I'm so tired that I can't see straight. I'm off for bed, hope to see you tomorrow (OK later today LOL) P.S. couldn't resist the pink........
Response from ubiquirk (Author of Back in Black)
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and HG starting to actively rebel!