A big thanks goes out to all those who made it this far. Thank you for taking the time.
Okay, there's more, and I'm not sure if I should just delete this and leave it alone. I have so many stories on the go, and so much work to be done, but absolutely unable to write on another of my projects, this story hit me out of nowhere. It was all like what-the-hell. I don't even write Harry Potter. I think however, that there might be something there. Unlike so many of my stories, it doesn't have gaping plot holes, or characters that are not very well defined. At least I hope not.
I am looking for reviews.
So feel free to constructively criticize – I'm always looking for a way to improve something. I promise that I'm desperate and eager-to-please enough to respond to most reviews, and I take anonymous ones, too!
Rashelle Waterburn Seabrooks
And ohmygosh, I've got reviewers already! Must be my foray into a more popular fandom. Well, thank you, thanks so much.
First, anonymously, (I take my reviews anyway I can get them, and love the anonymous ones just as much, thank you)
Oh dear, Percy's desires are that? Poor lad
And I agree. I have always found Percy to be a very sympathetic character. Although if you had told me three days ago I'd write a story featuring him, I'd have laughed. Hysterically.
And, a thank you to Kazza.
Rashelle
Don't delete this. Put it on hold if you want and wait
a while until updating it but please don't delete it. You've got an
intriguingly different view into the MoM with your
story idea. I like what you've done to start with, especially using the Mirror
of Erised as the catalist
for Percy making a change in his life.
If you don't think you'll have time to write a full, detailed story, how about
writing a series of short-short story style chapters. Something like each chapter being a part of a bigger story but using
the tiny stories to tell the bigger story.
I'm always glad when a story find backers. People to keep me from destroying it utterly. You know, I think I'll do that. Each chapter is going to be short, and hopefully reflect a breakthough in Percy's life. It seems like a sensible solution. I mean, I've lost all my muses. I keep trying to call them up, but I'm just getting the answering machine. So I don't think I can just give up a story that wants to be written. Even if it will likely disappoint those looking for new chapters in my current work.
And another thank you. To Jenny,
I like the story so far:) I'd like to find out what the mirror is trying to tell Percy. Please continue!
Okay, done, twist my rubber arm. Here's the next chapter. Already. Hmmmm. . . This story is certainly forceful.
And another thank you, to Nath, who simply said.
keep writing.
Thank you so much for your support.
And last, but not least, a thank you to Bizzarotom
Write it! Stories that pop up have a will of their own and are always the best. It's like they have to be written.
Agreed. It like there's someone there writing it for you, and all you have to do is type the words.
And I'm back again, responding to reviewers. Thank you all very much.
First off, a thank you to my cousin, Nicki-Darling,
You have Amazed me Pagey, i didnt think you had it in you to write a Harry Potter fic, Let alone one with Percy. I loved it and i will be expecting more chapters, and soon.
Well, here's your next chapter. I didn't have a clue I'd ever write a Precy-fic. It just happened. I was hijacked. Really. Now where's the stories you promised me? Where?
And a thank you to Dyani,
Oh wow. I said
"Whoa!" right out loud at the last line of the prologue, let me tell
you. I'm itching to see what other effects this has on Percy (who happens to be
one of my favorite HP characters, by the way :P).
In the way of actual constructive comments: I love your writing style. It has a
certain brisk, matter-of-factness that really works for the current tone of
this fic. I only saw one or two very minor spelling mistakes, and I thank you
heartily for that. X3 Finally, THANK YOU for writing about Percy. There aren't
enough fics out there about the poor guy.
And though I know what you mean about feeling like your muses have left you,
I'm begging you to please try to... borrow one, or anything you need to do to
finish this. I'm intrigued, and I'd love to read more. Please? ^^;
I have to admit this story is nothing like anything I'm writing right now. It has certain freshness that is terribly appealing at the moment. Therefore, I predict my muses may hang around a bit longer. I have always misunderstood Percy, and not always been sympathetic. However, reading some of the awesome Percyfics that are around lately, I felt inspired, and this story just took over my brain.
And another thank-you to Jenny, who is back for more. Thank you, yes, I am dancing a little victory dance, but you can't see me, so my dignity's intact.
Poor Percy. Just laying on the floor like that. I would galdly keep him company on the floor, if he wasn't a fictional characeter:) So YAY! You're going to continue:) Percy hates the pics? Hmph. And to think that I gave him a good deal on those too. hehe. I'm in such a wierd mood right now, but to summarize this entire review: Yay! You're going to continue!
Yes, I am going to continue. Percy has taken over my brain. There's no other explanation.
And another return reviewer, Bizzarotom, thank you. In fact, thank you, thank you, thank you again.
I'm glad to see that you are going to continue. I can't wait to see where this story is going to lead us and what will develope.
Truthfully, I can't either. . . I have an ending in mind, but getting there is the journey, and story's tend have a mind of their own. . .
And a new reviewer, Futon,
You need to improve on your vocab. You've used the word "hate" more than once in the chapter and the chapter is too short... The excuse letter was also too informal for a man of Percy's character... there's plenty of room for improvement...
Wow, you really sugarcoat it. Seriously, thank you very much. Your honesty is refreshing, and muchly appreciated. I have fixed the word "hate" ~ and I'll be the first to admit, letters are not my forte. I have tried to improve it, while keeping Percy's state of mind intact. If you want to mention any other areas where I could use improvement, I'd gladly listen.
And another return reviewer. Yes, I could subsist on a diet of these alone. Another Thank you to Kazza,
You're welcome,
Rashelle.
I like chapter one, you've showed so much of Percy's disquiet with just a few
bits of information (especially the blotted letter).
So where are you taking us next?
Well, I think Percy's seriously going to examine the different aspects of his life. . . That's kind of the story in synopsis, but I'll probably begin close to home, and attempt to slowly bring him out from within himself. Does that make any sense?
Okay, I'm finally back again. I have chased down all my muses and am forcing them to work laborious hours. They claim it's against their contract, but so was their extended vacation. Thank you all very much to everyone who took the time to review.
So Hark! A new reviewer, DragongirlG, who said,
Wow, this is a very interesting take on the "nerd" of the Weasley family. Keep writing. You've got a very original idea here, and I hope you continue it.
Thank you very much. I have taken a long absence, but I'm glad to be back.
And another new reviewer, Ilana Jacquline,
I commend you. Your
plot is completly original and I have never seen
anything like it. You toatly had me visualizing in
the proluge. It was fantastic. I hope you write more.
This is so good. You have such a way with words. Thanks for soemthing
worth reading.
P.s - Check out my book which should be in stores
within the year. " far from a fairytale" by Ilana Jacquline.
Write more soon!
Thank you so very much! It's been a while, but I plan on finishing this piece if it kills me.
And another new reviewer, Ladybug, and yes, at this point I am jumping up and down, and scaring my snake, but she wouldn't understand anyway.
I am intrigued by this. I want to see Percy free himself, and I always knew he had it in him!! Keep going!
I have nothing really insightful to say. Just thank you, thank you.
And a repeat reviewer! Jenny, who's back again.
Percy didn't pick out his wand? Is he possibly going to go to Ollivander's to get another wand? Or is he going to stick to the one that shoots off random colors? I loved the haunting eyes bit. I love that he thought of Ginny when he saw the mermaid. Are people going to come over and see his now-vibrant house? BTW, I love the color lilac, it's one of my favorite colors, but I must say nothing beats green, which is my favorite, and which I noticed a definite lack of;) Okay, you can disregard the whole color scheme in this review, as it has no point. In summary: Good Chapter, and keep them coming:)
You are absolutely right, I completely neglected green. Oops. And just between you and me I'm thinking of ending this with a little get together between Percy and Oliver. But I'm not quite sure yet, and this could change.
And thank you's to Darcel, and an anynomous reviewer 'Rah', I'll take them anyway I can get them.
And another reviewer with some serious questions, Dreams of Magic.
Ok ... what just happened? So Percy is having fun by himself ... what does that have to do with the Plot. What is the Plot! Did he just remember what the Mirror of Erised showed?
Okay, the story in summary – Percy takes a peek into the Mirror of Erised, and is profoundly changed by what he sees. Percyland is a place of much denial and repression, and the mirror provides him with an opportunity for much introspective contemplation. The prologue begins with Percy waking up in bed, and flash backing to the day before when he saw the mirror. Percy having fun by himself is amazing in and of itself, because Percy is not the sort of person who believes in fun, and certainly not irresponsible use of magic. . . I don't know if that helps, but thank you very much for the opportunity to see my fic through another person's eyes.
