My fit of procrastination for today involved taking a Sorting personality test. I usually avoid those, but this one came recommended.
I scored: 81 Hufflepuff, 70 Gryffindor, 70 Ravenclaw and 54 Slytherin.
I guess the fact that I believe Slytherins are just people, neither nice nor evil, stems from a friendly attitude rather than empathy with fellow snakes then.
Also, I hunted for Charlie Weasley fics and I return triumphant to share the best of the bunch with you.
Stories with NO Deathly Hallows spoilers
Title: How To Stay Warm At Durmstrang (Without Even Trying)
Author: fiona_ fawkes
Pairing: Charlie/Viktor
Rating: R
Word Count: 3710
Summary: Charlie goes to Durmstrang to share his love of dragons, and Viktor shares how the boys keep warm on cold winter nights.
My notes: An interesting reason why Charlie is at Durmstrang in the first place, funny conversations, smut and a funny conversation with Ron some time later. Plus, Charlie has reading glasses and tattoos.
AU since the release of Deathly Hallows
Title: Make Me Turn Around
Author: kynny
Rating: NC-17 (very direct terminology usage and language mostly)
Pairing: HP / CW
Summary: Charlie Weasley is proud of who he is. He enjoys life, always trying to get the most out of it with all his heart. He says he is a simple person. But nothing is ever really simple when it comes to handle one Harry Potter… (based on HBP)
My notes: This has some wonderful, and wonderfully funny, Charlie-Bill-Fleur interaction and dialogue as well as Charlie-Harry. It’s a little wordy in parts, but Charlie’s narrative voice is great.
Title: Learning to Trust Charlie
Author: Florahart (aka QuicklyDraft)
Rating: Adult (swearing, sex)
Length: Novella
Summary: In a post-war magical world, Hermione's a part of the clean-up squads of Aurors seeking out the final clutches of Death Eaters. Her love-life is a mess but she hasn't the time to really dwell on it, work consumes her. Then she is sent to the dragon reserve in
My notes: This is my favourite of the bunch: wonderful characterisation, great dialogue, interesting plot, humour, romance, smut…
Stories WITH Deathly Hallows Spoilers
Title: Reinforcements
Author: Inell
Character: Charlie Weasley
Word Count: 1160
Rating: Any Age
Summary: After it’s over, when they’ve won, then he’ll grieve for the brother he’s lost.
My notes: A story that shows us the final battle and the Slytherins’ role in it through Charlie’s eyes.
Title: Underground
Author: sabrinanymph
Rating: PG-13.
Length: 4,331
Summary: During Deathly Hallows, Charlie holds the defenses.
My notes: I like reading about what the other characters were up to whilst the trio were off Horcrux hunting. This story describes what Charlie was doing during the last book.
Title: Increments of One
Author: Flora Hart
Rating: SV (sex, violence)
Genre: Drama, First Time, Humour, Pairings: Slash (m/m), Romance
Characters: Charlie Weasley, Harry Potter
Summary: After the battle, Harry's life goal is met. Now what?
My notes: An interesting post-DH story from Harry’s point of view, very in-character with a brilliant Hermione scene.
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