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Damn, but this is a fascinating fic! Be prepared- it’s a full length novel, and it’s really only half a step from being original fiction. Also, there’s a giant assed coincidence toward the end that I thought was… well, a giant assed coincidence. That said- I was spell bound (pun intended) by this. Set in the future when the trio are in their early 30’s, it begins with Harry’s death. No, Voldemort had nothing to do with it- the dark lord was killed by Harry way back during his school days. Instead, Harry’s death, well, read to find out. At the funeral, Hermione shows up after an extended absence that, again, you’ll have to read to understand. The story largely focuses on her, as she readjusts to the new wizarding world, hangs out with Ron (no an Aurora), meets Harry’s wife and children, and discovers Snape, who- well, you’ll have to read to find out!
As you may have guessed from that rather vague summary, at the core of this story are a number of mysteries. How did Harry die, and why? Who is responsible? What has happened to Snape, and can Hermione look to him for help? What is Ron’s place, now that the sidekick has no hero to follow? The writer does an excellent job of laying the story out in such a way that you are immediately sucked in- intrigued by mysteries small and large. This is no doubt a magical world, but it’s a world for adults, where monsters don’t always wear masks and happy endings are not assured. As I said, it’s a pretty far cry from Rowling’s books, but the characters are recognizable, their differences understandable in light of their experiences, and the story milks the maximum suspense from each mystery that unfolds.
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