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Call me: tambra (female) Member since: 01 Mar 2008
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I have been writing fan fiction for the Harry Potter series since 2007.  I blame my boss, who told me about this wonderful, whacky world of fans writing impossible stories for tales that they love.  I generally write strange pairings when i'm not focused on the fguardian relationship between harry and Severus.  My other works can be found on Archive of Our Own under the same pen-name, though be warned, some are fairly dark.

I am a red head (go gingers!), a dog groomer by trade, close to half a century old, and am also an avid animal lover.  In my spare time, I care for three dogs and a husband who is not only odd, but comes from the island of Borneo.  While he doesn't share my affinity for telling tales, he does love animals and has a terrific sense of humor that shows itself at odd times.  I am the proud step-monster to three children and step-grandmonster to one and half grandchildren  (My oldest daughter is due in September! (Woot!)

Thanks for reading this, and feel free to check out my stories.

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All the First Year students have been told that a certain Potions Master is a Vampire but only three students are willing to venture into Severus Snape's private chambers. Entry in the 2009 Challenge Fest. In response to the On a Halloween Night Challenge by Missy Eye.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 06 May 2009 / 06 May 2009
Series: None - Challenges: On a Halloween Night
Title: Chapter 1: The Photograph 07 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Nice. I like how they came to a not-quite understanding. Very well written.

    Author's Response: Thanks! I had to resist the urge to have Snape pop out with adoption papers - :))

Severus Snape, high ranking Death Eater and Headmaster of Hogwarts, finds out that his son is not his own when the boy's glamour begins to break. Entry in the 2009 Challenge Fest. In Response to the Cruel Reversal Challenge by FoolishWishmaker.

Takes Place: 6th Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 07 May 2009 / 07 May 2009
Series: Good People and Death Eaters - Challenges: Cruel Reversal
Title: Chapter 1: Blurring 07 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Very good. I loved it. The intrigue, the plots, the saving of all three men, even if Lily had to die.

    I love that James and Severus had to come to an understanding over Harry, and that Severus still considers Harry his son.

    Great job on the AU world. You really made it quite interesting.

    Author's Response:

    I know, I sort of shoved Lily into a refrigerator didn't I? Bad Attackfish, bad bad bad.

    I plan to play around a bit more in this particular AU, I hope I can keep it interesting.

     


Harry and Snape have developed an 'understanding'. Unfortunately, when you and your grumpy Potions Professor are unexpectedly thrown into the past, it is possible that this event might have an adverse effect on said understanding... AU, Marauders ahoy! Entry in the 2009 Challenge Fest. In response to the Back to the Marauders' Time Challenge by brightmagic

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Torture
Chapters: 6 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 09 May 2009 / 09 May 2009
Series: None - Challenges: Back to the Marauder's Time
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 20 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Wow, I like what you've done with the premise. I'm off to the next chapter.

    Author's Response: Thank you! It took me ages to find a good starting point and run with it... Glad you like!

Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 20 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Good job on Harry's mixed emotions. The scene with young Snape and Harry was interesting. I'm really wondering what he makes of the entire situation.

    I do feel sorry for Lily. She absolutely hates James and with good reason.

    Author's Response: Thank you! I'm actually planning to (hopefully) add something to this universe so that you get a glimpse of both Snapes' point of view, and what they make of everything. Might take a while though... I feel for Lily too! How dare the evil author reveal to her that she's going to marry someone she hates! (muahaha).

Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 20 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Wow. I liked that chapter. Very good job.

    Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad to hear it!

Title: Chapter 6: Epilogue 20 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Great job. I like how Snape and Harry's relationship evolved, but by the end of the story, it wasn't perfect. I enjoyed the story muchly.

    Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked the imperfection left there - I felt it was needed for a more canon-take on the characters. Wonderful to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you for all of your lovely reviews!

Harry arrives at Hogwarts without any magic. Or does he? Severus is firmly in Voldemort’s camp. Or is he? Tangled loyalties and broken magics combine to make Harry’s first year more eventful than anyone anticipated. Entry in the 2009 Challenge Fest. In response to the Unmagical Harry Potter Challenge by Jan_AQ.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 10 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 12 May 2009 / 12 May 2009
Series: None - Challenges: Unmagical Harry Potter
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Family 20 May 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Interesting. I must read more.

PART OF 'Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat'. Reposted as a one-shot because people kept reading the Prologue, presumably deciding it stank, and not going on to read the actual story. (Which I think is lots better). I still didn't want to delete it, though - it's kind of fun in its own right. :-) Any ideas on how to improve would be much appreciated.

Takes Place: 1st summer before Hogwarts - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 03 Jun 2009 / 03 Jun 2009
Series: Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Prologue to 'Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat' 06 Sep 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    I think the prologue is fine as it stands. I'm off to the rest of the story. you have me hooked.

    Author's Response: Great!! Sorry it took me so long to respond to this review - I sometimes forget to check the prologue for reviews. Hope you enjoyed my Life as Dictated by a Talking Hat!

Harry has been de-aged and guess who has to take care of him? Entrant in the 2009 Prompt Fest. Prompts: 'Would you care to explain why you appear to be kidnapping my familiar, Mr. Potter?' and Boggart Under the Bed

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Child fic, Deaging
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Fic Fests > #9 Prompt Fest 2009
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 25 Nov 2009 / 25 Nov 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Not Quite So Terrible 26 Nov 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Good job on that. I liked the image of Harry carting Snape's cat around, I also liked the light touch. Thanks for sharing.

Voldemort wants to build an army of young, powerful, and virtually indestructible Death Eaters. How do Harry and Snape fit into that plan? Entrant in the 2009 Prompt Fest. Prompts: A Dangerous Game and Through the Keyhole

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Fic Fests > #9 Prompt Fest 2009
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 11 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 01 Dec 2009 / 01 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Like a Dagger to the Heart 02 Dec 2009
Reviewer: tambrathegreat (Signed)
    Good start. I hope things become clear soon. I'm on tenterhooks to find out what is going on.

    Author's Response:

    Thank you Tambra.  Things WILL become clear soon, but the motivation behind it, may not!



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