Magnetic Moment
kalina_blue121 Reviews | 5.42/10 (121 Ratings, 0 Likes, 97 Favorites )
FWHG My take on the marriage law, but I created a loophole. A story about the beginning of Fred and Hermione's relationship and their struggle to be accepted by their friends and families. Will they be able to prove that opposites do attract?
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Oh wow, I really wish I could've had that 'Carrot top' t-shirt growing up. That and one about me not being Little Orphan Annie. Interesting that she couldn't tell the twins apart. Although she was cold and upset. She'd better learn.Not that I'm glad that Fred is getting grief from his family, but I am glad it's not just Hermione.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I actually found that shirt on the internet when I wrote that chapter. (complete with a picture of a carrot) 
I laughed so hard I just had to use it. I'm blonde myself, so I sometimes had to endure all the stereotypes associated with that growing up (still do, actually). I always thought it was a bit unreasonable when in some stories Hermione can tell the twins apart right from the start. The way I write it she doesn't really know Fred and George that well. Why should she be able to tell them apart if even their mother has trouble? But don't worry, she's going to get to know Fred better very soon. :)Thanks for reviewing.
My favorite parts of the chapter were at the end when Fred & hermione were together. They seem to have a real connection. i want to read more about their developing relationship!!!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I'm glad you liked that part. It was one of the first things I wrote for the story and I had a great time doing it. Don't worry, there's going to be lots of Fred/Hermione in the future chapters. Thanks for reviewing.
I like it, but I really believe that Hermione is being seriously mistreated by everyone. I would have a horrible time forgiving people after that.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Well, not everyone... she's got Harry and the twins. But you are right, of course, something like that isn't easily forgiven. Thanks for reviewing.
I think you have a very interesting premise here. I think if I were writing it, I'd have had her tell her parents, because my take on the character is that she'd want them to understand. However, I can be equally convinced by your position. I think your writing is generally very good (except for the 'making out' part... that's just such an Americanism) and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I just can't keep British and American apart. I learned British English at school, but then I did an exchange year in the US so it think I've got it all mixed up pretty bad :) Sorry. I've always been wondering how close Hermione really was to her parents and if they really could understand where she is coming from. Especially considering how much time Hermione spents at Hogwarts (even during the Holidays). But since there are so little facts about the Grangers (we don't even know their first names after all), I think really anything goes.Thanks for reviewing.
Thank you for the update! I really like this and I look forward for you next update!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Thank you.
I'm really enjoying this story. It has drama and angst, but I often find myself laughing out loud.Well done!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I'm glad you like it. I try to mix fluff with drama and humour so it doesn't get boring.Thanks for reviewing.
Really nice..... i really like this fic ... its so different and refreshing from the other marriage law fics.....i think u portrayed the grangers really well and their hurt and bewilderment over the entire situation and hermione's actiosn was very believable..... i have always wondered what her parents reaction was to the amount of time she spends away from themeven during the hols..... liked this view point!!!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I've wondered about it too (Hermione and her parents, I mean), especially when Hermione started staying at school for the Holidays or spending some of her summer at the Weasleys. I'm glad you like my approach of the marriage law. I was trying to to something new with it, but it's really hard since there are so many m-l fics out there already. Thanks for reviewing.
Awww, that was soooo cute. I can see the twins as really mature when they have to be, so I think right now you've kept everybody pretty much in character. But I hope that her parents will see reason and stop rejecting her. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter.gab
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I'm trying hard to keep everyone in character. It's one of my main goals for this story. I always thought that the twins had a farely good understanding of which lines to cross and when they have to be serious. Like in the fifth book when they tone down their pranking around Easter because they know everyone is studying for exams. Thank you for reviewing.
After my review the other day, I started to think about how Hermione might mesh with Forge. They are both driven, in a non-traditional way, and very clever. I suspect that Hermione could benefit from their playfulness.I'm begining to think that if they don't drive her crazy between the twinspeak and the constant unknown of what might jump out at you, their non-traditional intellect and learning just might work.The last two chapters have done quite a bit to help cement this view.But, UGH on the parents!!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Yeah, the parents are being... parents. :) I guess, they can't help it. But when reading the books I always thought that Hermione is spending a very little amount of time with them. I had always wanted to explore the consequences of that in a story and MM gave me the opportunity. I've always been a firm believer that opposites do attract (see title). That's why I chose Fred for this story. He and Hermione don't have anything in common at first glance and I wanted to show that there can still be something between them.
I'm so happy she went to him and we're now seeing movement in their relationship!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
In my original plan for the story I was actually going to wait until I have them develop a relationship. But then I decided that it'd be far more natural to have them feel an attraction towards each other from the start. I'm just glad that's working out.Thanks for reviewing.
Why are all the Weasley family taking Ron's side? Is there no family love for Fred? I thought Molly was really terrible. I am proud of Hermione for being sassy back to her. If only Fred & Hermione would have kissed before she left. ((sniffle))
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I sort of based my Molly on the scene in GoF where Hermione received a tiny Easter egg because Rita Skeeter had written that article about Hermione, Krum and Harry. I always though that Molly had been totally unfair, especially considering that she knew Rita Skeeter likes to cause trouble. Thank you so much for taking the time to review all three chapters. I appreciate it.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Despite my fandom name I am NO fan of Molly Weasley. In fact I do enjoy reading her as vindictive and petty. It is a welcome change from the over-the-top mother earth, that gets irritating after the 50 millionth time. Write on!
Oh my Ron is going to go ape shit isnt he? But more importantly Fred and Hermione have got some chemistry! lOVE THAT!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I guess, one has to have angry!Ron with that kind of pairing.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Its going to be an angry!Ron or a dead!Ron. I prefer dead!ron as he is quieter. 
“I would think being killed off by Death Eaters is taking a far greater toil on the population,” Hermione inserted angrily. You had me giggling with that line! I adore the FW/HG pairing. I cant wait to see what you are going to do with it.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
It's always good to hear others like the pairing too. There are far too few Fred/Hermione fans out there.
I believe the Weasleys need to be dealt with by someone who knows what is going on. That was entirely unfair to Hermione. I got angry on her behalf.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
You're right, they were being unfair. But in their defence, they have no idea about the impending law. Thanks for reviewing.
verrrrryyyy interesting... and a refreshing take on the marriage law fics...waiting to read more
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
Yep, Hermione is such a scarlet woman. She hadn't been involved with anyone else in the family for months, she wasn't cheating on someone else, she wasn't leading anyone on; but still she's the bad one. Sometimes in-laws (or future in-laws) just aren't worth the aggravation of dealing with their unrealistic set-in-stone expectations.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
You sound like you talk from experience. ;)Thanks for reviewing.
Well, actually I'm the biggest HG/SS-shipper on the earth, but yes, I really do like this story. I've never read a MLC-fic that did not inolve SS, but I really like the plot you've developed for this and I'm really looking forward to what will happen next.Great work, update again soon!gab
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Glad you like it even though this isn't SS/HG. I actually haven't read a m-l fic for that pairing. Thanks for reviewing.
As much as I hate to see Fred and Hermione distressed, I'm glad to see that everyone reacted so horribly. It makes the story more interesting and (imo) more realistic. I totally believed the Weasleys would react that way, and I don't think less of them for it.
I think Fred and Hermione could have been a bit more subtle. (OTOH, I'm thrilled that they found such chemistry!)
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I'm glad you approve of the way the Weasley's reacted. I was worried it'd be too much. Thanks for reviewing.
Yeah poor Ron... but way to go Fred!!!! XDloved this chapter... can't wait to see what happens next!!!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Thanks for reviewing.
Oh I big time heart the twins. Not sure I could ever see Herminone with one (Charlie or Bill moreso) - but as this really isn't a 'choice' but an arrangement, I'm curious to see where this will go.I can't wait to read more about this unique pairing for a marriage law.poor Ron. It sucks to get your heart broken. Even if you don't realize that it's better than the alternative.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
I intentionally chose someone who isn't usually paired with Hermione, since there are so many marriage law fics out there already and I wanted to try something at least a little bit different. Thanks for reviewing.
Poor Ron. I won't even berate him for taking this badly, as he most certainly will.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
You'll see his reaction in the next chapter. Suffice to say, it isn't pretty. Thanks for reviewing.
Oh poor Ron, you've got to feel at least a little sorry for him. Love the way Fred and Hermione are taking this role seriously, go girl that's all I can say.It's a brilliantly written story and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Thanks you so much for reviewing. Poor Ron had to suffer in this chapter, I'm afraid. But it had to happen in order for Fred/Hermione to work...
Well, the reaction was pretty much all they could have hoped for. Possibly more than they could have hoped for. Now we're in for a serious case of the Ronald Weasley(TM) sulks.
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Yes we are. ;)Thanks for reviewing.
Oh my:-) First of all, I loooove the unintended attraction Hermione and Fred found for eachother (the line about all the girl lined up was so typically one of the twins, you had their humour very well portraited). And, I could say that I am sorry for Ron, but I aint, so I wont. I never have, never will, find the Hermione/Ron pairing attractive, almost all his other brothers, except Percy, I find to be very attractive, but not Ron. A very good seccond chapter, I look forward to read more so update again soon!!
Response from kalina_blue (Author of Magnetic Moment)
Glad you like the chapter. It was a bit hard to find a way for Hermione and Fred to develop an attraction towards each other without it seeming too artifical. I was going to wait with that a couple of chapters, but somehow the characters just ran with it...Thanks for reviewing.