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The Crownless Queen chapter 1 . 3/26 Oh that was fascinating! I loved it. This was such a nice story - I loved that you used this trio of Black sisters :p I usually read about Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda so this was a nice change :) And I loved that you made Charis a Seer in this too, and that she could actually influence the future, which is so different from the usual 'can't change the future angst' we usually read in Seer stories (cwl) Not that this wasn't angsty, but this angst is just so interesting and well done, and I loved it. And I really liked that Charis loved her sisters so much she was willing to sacrifice her future happiness (not matter how long it lasted) for theirs, and that even after doing that she still has hope and is willing to do something about what she sees - like at the end when she sees her son. I loved this! :) Nice work! Cheers! |
jennybenny2845 chapter 1 . 3/12 Not going to lie, I didn't fully grasp my head around what happened, so I went back and read it a second time. The second reading helped, and I really like what you've done here. Also, thank you for putting a note about who's who at the top. That also helped. All the points for such a creative take, especially with the use of Seer!Charis. It finally dawned on me when she saw the scene with Barty Crouch, Jr. torturing Frank Longbottom. And wow, to sacrifice your own happiness for your sister's... I can't even describe how awesome she is for doing that and how selfless she is. That's a nice little tie-in to what she does for her son in canon. Fantastic ending bit as well. I can't help but wonder if Charis was able to change the course of things and what that may do in the long run. I'd be interested in reading a continuation should you have the inkling to write them again. Stylistically, I did like the time skip, but I think designating the dream sequences would have been easier to understand if they were in italics. Then again, maybe you intentionally chose to leave them out. I got the point you were conveying, eventually. Fantastic job on a creative piece using extremely minor characters! |
DobbyRocksSocks chapter 1 . 3/11 This is beautifully written, Sam. I love the intricacies in the writing, the little nuances and details that come with being a Black, and also the characterisation of Charis. I also realllllly love the idea of Seer!Charis, and I also adore that she gave up her own happiness for her sister. That little slice of BartyReg (I have my shipper glasses on) is perfect as well by the way, but back to Charis. Her characterisation, and the way you wrote the vision as though it were happening was beautifully done, especially since she gives it up to protect her sister from the life she'd have had. Headcanon definitely accepted! Gorgeous writing babe, one of my favourites of yours (Chaco and mini dragons aside, of course) |
Screaming Faeries chapter 1 . 3/8 THIS JUST GAVE ME LIFE Okay, you have definitely converted me to the idea of a nicer Charis. I absolutely LOVED THIS. I didn't get the prophetic dreams thing until it came around that she was at the Astronomy tower, but I loved that you kind of led me on with the idea of life progressing this way for Charis and Cedrella, with Cedrella being the one to marry Caspar. I was so glad when it all turned out to be a dream, but also I was really gutted for Charis, for her having to be the one to marry him. However, I feel that Charis would be able to handle herself in that relationship. You made her seem like a really strong woman, and her devotion and loyalty to her sisters and ensuring that they are happy, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness, is just inspiring. Amazing work! Thanks for opening my eyes to Charis! |
Someone aka Me chapter 1 . 3/1 So I love the idea of Seer Charis seeing the future and deciding her sister's happiness is worth more than her own. That's an absolutely gorgeous concept. However, I'm not sure if fanfic ate your italics or if you just didn't put them, but it was kind of difficult to figure out what was happening? Like, I didn't get that they were prophetic dreams until halfway through the Astronomy tower scene. I think if those were better distinguished somehow, this would be a stunning fic. I love the relationships you've developed between the sisters, and damn does it give Barty torturing Frank some weight when you realize how closely related they are. So I loved that scene in particular. And I love Charis's determination to change the futures she sees, rather than just passively observing them. Overall, this is very good, and if it were a little clearer, it would be fabulous. |