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Apologies
Well, here I am, and it's September.
I've moved in with my parents. And mostly, I have gotten settled.
I read the last Harry Potter book, and although I did break my hiatus, and thought I'd be returning to the fandom, I quickly lost interest.
I'm not sure why. There are a number of possible reasons. It could be the Snape thing. That's the most likely. I can't find the Snape I knew after reading the real Snape. And because of that, I can't get into any of my own stories.
It could just be that I've been over-Pottered. If that's the case, it's possible that I will rediscover my passion.
In any case, I've been playing World of Warcraft and working on my original novel.
I feel bad, because I hate leaving people in the lurch like this. At least this time, I'm not responsible for organizing something like a gift exchange.
Still, many apologies. I didn't expect this to happen.
Vorona
I've moved in with my parents. And mostly, I have gotten settled.
I read the last Harry Potter book, and although I did break my hiatus, and thought I'd be returning to the fandom, I quickly lost interest.
I'm not sure why. There are a number of possible reasons. It could be the Snape thing. That's the most likely. I can't find the Snape I knew after reading the real Snape. And because of that, I can't get into any of my own stories.
It could just be that I've been over-Pottered. If that's the case, it's possible that I will rediscover my passion.
In any case, I've been playing World of Warcraft and working on my original novel.
I feel bad, because I hate leaving people in the lurch like this. At least this time, I'm not responsible for organizing something like a gift exchange.
Still, many apologies. I didn't expect this to happen.
Vorona
It's so good to hear from you! Woot! I'm glad you're settled in (mostly) and working on your original novel - that's great!
Believe me, I totally commiserate with you in regards to Snape. I can't read Snape fics anymore, it seems, and I can't write him. I lost one half of my OTP. I truly feel I was in mourning. I was devastated by Deathly Hallows.
If it wasn't for Lucius, and for Sandy's Child of the Hunt story, I might have lost all interest in HP fan-fic writing all together. But it's still been a difficult time. July 21st will always be a black day in my mind.
You're not alone. And no need to apologize. You do what's best for you right now. If your passion for HP comes back, that's great; if not, we'll be here to read your original novel when it gets finished!
Again, it's good to hear from you!
~Andrea
(Anonymous)
I detested not only the fact that Snape died, but worse, how JKR let him die. It's taken me a while to know how to write around it, too, because for adults, I think he was a big reason for reading.
But I'm glad to hear you're working on original fiction. Even if you never go HP-ish again, stick around. You never know what weird topic might come up!
(Anonymous)
I agree about Snape's death. The way he died didn't work... And that he doesn't have a portrait as headmaster because he deserted the castle -- what else was he supposed to do in that situation? Fight McGonagall?
In any case, I'll try to poke my head in periodically, as I did now, but I doubt I'll be as active as formerly unless I go HP-ish again.
I'm really bad about this sort of thing, hence all the apologizing.
Good luck with the novel. If you want a beta-reader I officially volunteer:)
R*
Interesting thought -- yes, I wonder that myself.
I also wonder if I've lost interest because there isn't any mystery anymore.
The novel is still in outlining stage, so I'm not sure when it's going to be ready for a beta, but I will definitely keep you in mind.
As far as DH goes ... it nearly killed my interest all together. I couldn't get past Severus' death, the appalling way he was discarded. Believe me, I opened my WIP and simply couldn't read it, much less write. It took time to get over it. I watched movies, read non-HP books, played video games (Oblivion) to just get to the point where I could think of him without seeing his corpse left to rot in the Shrieking Shack.
Talking to others helped as well. Ranting on LOGE was cathartic. Reading cmwinters' rants was also good.
So, there's no need for apologies. One day you might be able to go back and write Severus ... or you might not. In either case, don't beat yourself up over it. And like Andi pointed out, we'll always be here to read your origi-fic.
Take care of yourself and remember to drop in every once in a while.
*hugs*
The thing is, I don't seem to even have enough energy to want to rant. Very bizarre.
As for the original novel - ha - it's a very weird and twisted version of Snow White.
Thanks for the hug! *hugs back*
Lacey
Since I'm planning on *writing* the thing during November (I love NaNoWriMo), it may be awhile, since *that* version is going to be very, very rough. We'll see, though.
Take care,
~Coey
I'm not completely unpacked either, and having to repack everytime guests come doesn't help (have to pack away the pagan books, because they stay in my room and I don't want to offend anyone).