Fan Fiction
A Fictional Reality
One of my absolute favorite fantasy world and story is the Harry Potter world. I believe that the different ways the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is beneficial for young witches and wizards. From classes about the history of magic to Astronomy. These young kids not only learn about their own history and where is comes from, but also ways to defend themselves amongst rivals. If only we could have something similar to nowadays standards and crimes, I believe there would be a decrease in helpless victims. Also, the journey of not only Harry, but also the other main characters like Hermione and Ron. It does give a realistic feel, because of all of the relationships throughout the storyline. The adventure from the beginning to the very end, leaves a watcher with suspense on what is going to happen next. Unless, like me they’ve watched the Harry Potter series about twenty times, then that suspense is gone and left with eagerness for certain moments in the movies. This story is supreme because when someone first watches these series, they never know what to expect in the next movie or even the next ten minutes in the movies. J.K. Rowling knew how to keep her watchers and readers on their toes with suspense. Some people have different opinions that the books are better than the movies, but that is just based on how a person obtains information. Personally, I prefer to watch the movies, because you can physically see the action and the desire between friendships, relationships, and the literal resentment between two or more characters. Yes, J. K. Rowling knew how to express the characters feelings and actions enough that one could vision it, but it is just easier to actually see the conflict. The other part that intrigues me about the Harry Potter series, is that there is still the stereotypical “cliques” throughout the story. And of course, the famous Sorting Hat that looks at your mood and capabilities to determine the wizard or witches Hogwarts house. The different houses define different qualities in a witch or wizard. Gryffindor defines courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. Hufflepuff defines those who are patient, loyal, hard-workers, and believe in justice. Ravenclaw defines those who are intelligent, witty, values wisdom and learning. Slytherin values ambition and resourcefulness, and are cunning but are leaders. Just like in today’s society, everyone fits into one of these houses in the real world. In the school’s case, they put the students of the same house in designated headquarters. These headquarters include sleeping arrangements and communal use. Though each house is separated by years, they all manage to get along and help each other. The layout of Hogwarts is extremely similar to a normal high school in the United States, with the classes and how students are separated not only by their year but also their qualities and values. From the beginning of the quizzes for determining what Hogwarts house I personally am, I have always been a Hufflepuff. Even though, one may be in different houses, it does not mean they can’t be friends. There is no limit to who can and can’t be friends. Lastly, in the Harry Potter series, each witch and wizard is allowed a pet ranging from an owl, cat, or toad. These pets or familiars, allow owners access to supernatural abilities from these creatures. What if they could actual do that in the real world? Now that would be amazing and extraordinary. Witches and wizards are connected with their familiars to a whole new extent, a different type of reliability in a creature. In all honesty, I wish J.K. Rowling would continue the Harry Potter series because the amount of excitement and action from her movies, is enough for those who can’t actually go out and be adventurous.
By Virginia Mercey4 years ago in Fiction
To Eternia
It had been another rather fruitless night in customer service (at least it had been at the "fun" customer service job and it was a weekend). I had clocked out of my shift, visited with some of the girls down at the bars, and gone home (on foot) to a life in my parents' house in the community that I had grown up in. No; NONE of my peers (especially the women who interested ME) were to know who I hung my hat with when I hotfooted it from town to home. They already knew that I was unlicensed and that "work" was two part-time jobs. This WASN'T the life that I had dreamed about...
By Kent Brindley4 years ago in Fiction
It’s Fantasy Land In Dreamtime
“Mum, Mum, Muuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm, where are you, it’s time for us to go to bed,” my oldest child yells. Instantly I’m suspicious. What six year old child voluntarily points out it’s his, and his younger four year old brother’s, bedtime? Is he hiding something or is he excited about something happening tomorrow and wants the day to get here quicker? I can’t help but question the very idea of what I just heard my oldest child yelling to me.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Fiction
Halonic Kitchen Witchery With House Dzemael
[ Author's Note: I'm attempting to participate in this year's FFXIV Write challenges in an effort to kick my ass back into writing on a regular basis. I'll be trying to explore characters other than Aurelia. Shocking, I know!
By Princess Sparklefangs4 years ago in Fiction
Black Widow: Why Is The Standalone Not As Celebrated As It Should Be?
This had been one of the most awaited standalone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And after all the men in the team got one, like Ironman had one, Thor had one, Captain America had one, Doctor Strange had one, even Ant-man had one. And so Black Widow needed to have one too. But the first female superhero of the MCU had to wait nearly a decade to get a standalone.
By Sebastian Petrosi4 years ago in Fiction
The Fabulous Table Lady Of Atlantic City Part 4
“1, 2, 3, Blow!!!” “Happy Birthday Celeste!!” Celeste, aka The Fabulous Table Lady of Atlantic City, blew out the candles on her 40th birthday cake and looked over her many friends and fans. All of her fellow performers were present, the man in the wheelchair, the tiny man, the woman of enormous girth, and, of course, lurking the in the shadows, those curious twins of Ventnor City. She was also pleased to see Rocco and the Tiny Wonder. She could scarcely believe it when she had rolled onto the boardwalk on her motorized table for her daily shift as “entertainer extraordinaire” and saw the assembled throng. This, her family, had come out to celebrate her life, the life of a woman who had spent the better part of her working life laying face down on a motorized table hustling for spare change while playing a Casio organ with her tongue.
By John Bowen4 years ago in Fiction
Road Trip
Ine s was very hesitant in getting out of the truck though Saeon had told her that it was safe. Even though she wanted to see and interact with people, again, now that she was here and it was about to happen she was nervous and afraid. Saeon sensed this and pulled her close to him, then kissed her to calm her. She now went willingly with him into the outpost. He took her up to the bar told the barkeeper to let her behind the bar. After she was let in Saeon instructed her to sit on a stool that had been placed there for her. The barkeeper then gave Saeon a key to the office where he would send his wire. The barkeeper looked at Ines as he noticed that it had gotten quiet in the bar. He then signaled for his daughter to come to the counter and give each customer another beer. He also took out his shotgun and stood by Ines as though daring anyone to make a move towards her. They had best sit and enjoy those free beers they got today, because tommorow they would be paying for them. The price would be double what they paid for the house brewed beer. Not to mention the shots of whiskey he would sell. Nobody had seen the likes of this stuff since before the After War. Where had Steel gotten this from? And, cigarettes? The best brands, too.
By Nelly Black4 years ago in Fiction
