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Post by unbeastly on Jul 29, 2012 14:30:27 GMT -5
I've been trying to decide which story to write. All three have lodged themselves in my mind, but I don't want to be trying to write all three at the same time. So the choice is yours;
Unconnected Readings
Summary: At the end of each year at Hogwarts Harry's adventures during that year only are read. Each book is a different story rather than a continuous series, therefore they will be written out of order to avoid confusion.
Defense At The Wizengamot
Summary: At Harry's Trial books 1-5 (haven't decided how much yet) are read.
Refuting The Claims Of Fudge
Summary: Refusing to let Fudge hide Voldemort's return and insult Cedric's memory, Dumbledore creates the books and reads them to Hogwarts and members of the Ministry. It will be read at the start of their fifth year (I was going to write it at the end of fourth but I will be writing that story for Unconnected Readings).
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Post by viralic1 on Jul 30, 2012 0:37:10 GMT -5
I think you should go with either #1 or #2. Both are fairly original (while the idea of using the books to prove Harry's innocence isn't new, I've yet to see anyone actually stage it at the trial itself.) and could have quite the interesting take on some things. I think #1 is a decent idea, but the problem would be working in the timeskip (skipping to the end of the year to read the book)
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Post by Kitty279 on Jul 30, 2012 3:37:31 GMT -5
#2 sounds the most interesting. While there are many "reading at Hogwarts" stories out there, doing it at the Wizengamot would be a completely new one, I believe. So that's the most appealing to me, even though all of them sound good.
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Post by viralic1 on Jul 30, 2012 4:02:16 GMT -5
Plus it would provide a unique perspective, since obviously they know the laws, so they can call Dumbledore on several happenings that seems highly suspect to me.
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Post by Ithiarel on Jul 30, 2012 5:09:51 GMT -5
The wizengamot also gives you the opportuity to run wild with your imagination. The only characters there that we know things about are Fudge, Umbridge, Amelia Bones and Percy. Which means that you'd have completely free hand inventing all the other weird members of the wizengamot. For a writer, that's an awesome chance to maybe make a lasting impint in fandom. You shouldn't pass that up.  |
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Post by viralic1 on Jul 30, 2012 5:16:28 GMT -5
That's a good point. You definitely should take #2, especially if you can write it well enough to make it as long lasting as fics such as Knowledge Is Power.
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Post by unbeastly on Jul 31, 2012 8:18:25 GMT -5
Defense At The Wizengamot is in the lead so far. If you want one of the others first you better vote.
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Post by RogueNya on Jul 31, 2012 11:59:28 GMT -5
Defense At The Wizengamot
The only issue I can really see there being, is there is about a good 100 or so people you will need to contend with. But it also gives a lot to work with. What character wise would you do in how the various ones act and or react? Will there be bashing or will they just wave it all off as not important? After all most of the members of the Wizengamot are Pro-Tradition and given Harry's status and him not knowing I imagine would set most of them off.
Gah sorry went off on tangent lol....
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Post by Kitty279 on Jul 31, 2012 15:20:14 GMT -5
Can't you just see the reactions of these that Dumbledore dropped the baby on the doorstep? And worse, the doorstep of abusive Muggles? When there are so many wizarding families who would have taken him in? And the truth about Quirrell, the Chamber, Sirius, Barty jr. coming out? Not to mention Voldemort's return? (Would be sooo good for Fudge, too! ;D) Ha, that story really has potential, even if it's a bit hard with so many unknown characters.
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Post by ykickamoocow on Jul 31, 2012 15:57:57 GMT -5
Option 1 is the best.
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Post by viralic1 on Jul 31, 2012 16:17:03 GMT -5
Defense At The Wizengamot The only issue I can really see there being, is there is about a good 100 or so people you will need to contend with. But it also gives a lot to work with. What character wise would you do in how the various ones act and or react? Will there be bashing or will they just wave it all off as not important? After all most of the members of the Wizengamot are Pro-Tradition and given Harry's status and him not knowing I imagine would set most of them off. Gah sorry went off on tangent lol.... That's not much of an issue, considering Hogwarts has more students that that, not including teachers and guests. |
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Post by RogueNya on Jul 31, 2012 18:46:23 GMT -5
viralic1: True indeed, but those are the children, they really cannot do anything about what is read save comment unless their parents are there. But this one is the Parents who do have the power to do something about it. Cause surely there was one family that could have given him a safe home to live in?
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Post by Kitty279 on Jul 31, 2012 23:59:34 GMT -5
And consider - what would you as a parent/grandparent/other relative do if you found out that in the school of your child/grandchild/relative Voldemort taught for a year, that it was left to an 11-year-old to deal with it? That there was a basilisk on the loose, children were petrified, the Minister arrested the wrong person, it was again left to a 12-year-old to deal with the threat instead of closing the school and call the Aurors to take it apart? Do you think they are going to be pleased? I sincerely doubt it. Then the Dementors around the school, attacking during the Quidditch match, later attacking Harry and the others ... The impostor in fourth year, the truth about Crouch jr ... Yes, I think in *that* setting, this could be a lot of fun! So I am happy to see that this choice is leading the poll.
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Post by unbeastly on Aug 3, 2012 5:22:39 GMT -5
Right the poll closes on the 12th so you've still got time to vote. The story that wins is going to be posted on www.yourfanfiction.com/ and also my Livejournal. |
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Post by unbeastly on Aug 10, 2012 4:22:05 GMT -5
Just two days left people.
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Post by Kitty279 on Aug 10, 2012 7:50:01 GMT -5
And my choice firmly in the lead  |
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Post by ykickamoocow on Aug 10, 2012 20:58:30 GMT -5
And my choice firmly in the lead It ma be firmly in the lead but the first choice is much much better  |
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Post by Kitty279 on Aug 11, 2012 0:52:30 GMT -5
No, no, no, I totally like the idea of the Idiotmot Wizengamot reading about everything and being forced to accept facts that they'd not want to even consider!  |
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Post by ykickamoocow on Aug 11, 2012 8:17:23 GMT -5
No, no, no, I totally like the idea of the Idiotmot Wizengamot reading about everything and being forced to accept facts that they'd not want to even consider! Varations of that idea have been done plenty of times before. The first option is much more unique and interesting. |
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Post by blackroses77 on Aug 11, 2012 9:26:08 GMT -5
I like the idea of the second one with the wizengamet but does that mean you won't bring anyone in such as the Weasley's, Remus and Sirius?
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Post by unbeastly on Aug 11, 2012 9:48:44 GMT -5
Right as there's one day left and excepting a sudden rush of votes, Defense At The Wizengamot will be the one I'm writing.
I've decided to hopefully avoid persecution from the CU by altering the story ever so slightly.
Part 1 shall be The Trial. Only Harry, Dumbledore and The Wizengamot shall be present. In this part they will read parts of the books that answer any and all of their questions. For instance;
Was there a dementor? - Dudley Demented
Questions about Sirius - end of PoA
and so on. I'm hoping that by using the chapters out of order and in some cases only the relevant parts of them I can protect myself from deletion.
If this goes well Part 2 shall have the books taken back the Grimauld Place and read by everyone. I haven't yet decided whether or not they will read the books in order in their entirety, in order but only certain chapters or continue with randomly reading in answer to their questions of Harry's life.
Randomly would be more work, but I think the fact that you would never be able to use my story to read the books for free would give me a leg to stand on against the CU bullies.
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Post by viralic1 on Aug 11, 2012 10:06:57 GMT -5
I think a good way for the Part 2 would be to only read relevant or necessary parts, like how Mysteries Unraveled was written.
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Post by melodypottersnape on Aug 11, 2012 10:34:57 GMT -5
I think a good way for the Part 2 would be to only read relevant or necessary parts, like how Mysteries Unraveled was written. I sorta agree with you but some of the chapter in that fic that was skipped were my favorite one. |
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Post by blackroses77 on Aug 11, 2012 16:37:19 GMT -5
I like your idea and really want to read it but I don't read any RtB that skip chapters, doing that ruins it imo (unless of course they are just skipping to keep with YFF's rules and offer to email chapters that are skipped).
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Post by Kitty279 on Aug 11, 2012 23:56:20 GMT -5
Varations of that idea have been done plenty of times before. The first option is much more unique and interesting. Really? I have never seen a 'Wizengamot reads' story. Where do I find them? |
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Post by unbeastly on Aug 12, 2012 14:53:55 GMT -5
And we have a winner. I give youDefense At The WizengamotI will start posting as soon as possible. So be patient and I'll leave a message here when I put the first chapter up. Thank you for your help and your votes. 
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Post by Kitty279 on Aug 12, 2012 14:58:49 GMT -5
YAY! *does a happy dance*
Can't want to see what you do with that plot ;D
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Post by unbeastly on Oct 10, 2012 3:56:28 GMT -5
Sorry but I won't be writing the story afterall. I started to write but my plot bunny heard the distant sound of trolls and dove right back down the rabbit hole. It point blank refuses to surface again for fear of being hunted down and roasted by their illiterate flames.
That being said if anyone else wants to take up these ideas they are more than welcome, just let me know so I can read them.
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Post by Kitty279 on Oct 10, 2012 5:06:30 GMT -5
That's really sad, as I had looked forward to it. Though I understand why you are discouraged from doing it in the first place.
Hm ... what about if you don't have them read the books, but only watch the important memories in a pensieve or so? You could do one incident and then have them talk about it? A bit more writing of the original story to sum it up, but much less work overall, because you don't need to do the more boring chapters.
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Post by Chameleon on Oct 10, 2012 6:44:37 GMT -5
Yeah ... Looked forward to it too, but yeah. Hope you find another ideas in the future. Good luck!
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