Legend of the Wolf - Chapter Nine

Morning everyone,

So we're almost at the end of Legend of the Wolf, as I'm sure you'll have realised with last week's unfortunate event (this is how Kermode and Mayo used to refer to the death of Albus Dumbledore in the Half-Blood Prince film).

This week, Hermione and her friends are trying to get over their grief at their respective losses in the Battle of Hogwarts - but it's going to prove much harder for some. And has the enchantment been removed from Hermione at last?

AFF.Org - Nine

AO3 - Nine

As always I'm keen to hear what you think of the story so far so kudos, comments or reviews are always welcome. I received a lovely review last week which had me bouncing around feeling good about myself all week, so thank you to the person that posted it. Good reviews (even those that are constructively critical) really do make a difference.

Next week I'll be posting both the final chapter and the epilogue. Part of the reason for this is that the epilogue is relatively short, so I feel a bit bad making people wait a week for it, but also because I'm off on holiday again the Monday after - back off to sunny Spain for a couple of weeks of swimming, writing and drinking (not necessarily in that order nor all at the same time, probably) and if my internet connection is dodgy it means you wouldn't get to find out what happens until I get back at the beginning of August, which I know would be really frustrating (as a reader of fanfic myself, I really hate WIPs that are delayed).

I am hoping that being away will inspire me to do a bit of writing as I've not been very good at it recently, and maybe get at least one of my outstanding stories finished so I can start working on getting it edited and work on rewrites.

I've almost finished uploading all my stories to the A03 archive now, with only a couple left to publish, including one of my first ever stories, Polyjuice. It has taken a bit of work to get it up as there are a lot of chapters, but I'm hoping to publish it before I leave for my holiday. 

Those who read the story originally (it was first posted in 2008) will remember that the epilogue involves a whole series of newspaper articles. At the time it was published I linked to my (old) blog, where I had produced a more realistic version of the articles as AFF wouldn't allow me to post pictures, but looking at AO3 it appears the opportunity to add pictures exists - I haven't yet tried it so I don't know for sure - but if it doesn't work I am intending to re-post an updated version on here so people don't have to try and find my old blog.

When I get back I have a large story that I'm hoping to start posting, assuming all goes well, which will take up most of the rest of the year. It's a Lucius/Hermione story and is quite nasty so it will be hosted on AFF & AO3, (so over 18s only I'm afraid).

I do have a few other things in the pipeline but we'll get to those nearer the time; if they work out as I'm hoping.

Anyway, I think I've said enough for one week. Enjoy the latest chapter of my story, enjoy anything else you're reading (I'd just like to recommend the YA book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas as it's one of the best things I've read this year), and I'll see you next week for the end of the story.

Take care

Dx