So. Harry Potter. I read the first 2 books because roomie raved about them, but only got half way through the 3rd. I didn't really find her writing style grabbed me. I adored the movies, though, and own them all. I think it's a great universe.
For some reason I can't really explain, I started reading some HP fic about a month ago. Since then, I think I've read over 200 fics on Ao3 by now, and HOLY CRAP! People in this fandom write long fic! And so much! So far, I've been reading based on hit counts and kudos, and I've been quite pleased and impressed at the quality of the work.
The problem is, I keep tripping over these common references. At first, I thought they might be fanon, but am starting to realize they must be references from the books, because they are so consistent. So. Perhaps I will go back and give them another shot.
Yet another case of fandom leading me back to source material. I started watching Buffy because of crossover fics between Pretender and Angel... I didn't know who the hell these characters were and they were so *interesting*, that I started watching Buffy and Angel both.
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For some reason I can't really explain, I started reading some HP fic about a month ago. Since then, I think I've read over 200 fics on Ao3 by now, and HOLY CRAP! People in this fandom write long fic! And so much! So far, I've been reading based on hit counts and kudos, and I've been quite pleased and impressed at the quality of the work.
The problem is, I keep tripping over these common references. At first, I thought they might be fanon, but am starting to realize they must be references from the books, because they are so consistent. So. Perhaps I will go back and give them another shot.
Yet another case of fandom leading me back to source material. I started watching Buffy because of crossover fics between Pretender and Angel... I didn't know who the hell these characters were and they were so *interesting*, that I started watching Buffy and Angel both.
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But now that you say it, there probably are a lot of things that fic refer to that come from canon that may not be evident to the casual reader.
My problem is that I've read enough fic, which points out *all* the plot holes, that I can't really go back and read the books again... I do still enjoy the movies, interestingly enough...
I'll be interested in your thoughts on the books when you read them.
OTOH, be glad to be available as a 'fact checker' -- whether something is canon or fanon, and give some background...
Enjoy!
Plus, I find that my opinions of the post movie characters are being reformed by the fic that I am choosing to read.
Not sure I would ever write in this fandom, not sure I could really do it justice without having read the books and only seen movies, but I might write a HP inspired fic. I actually had an idea, but it was SGA with an HP bent.
If I ever do, I will surely come to you for assistance!
I've read the fic you described! I may even have it bookmarked on my pinboard... I love a well-done redemption arc :D
The 4th and 5th books are my favorite. The 6th one is probably the funniest. The 7th is a devastating, yet also sort-of amazing finale.