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Final Note 6 - June 2018:

Although it has already been a long time since I have posted or updated anything, it is time to make it official.

I will no longer be writing fanfiction.

I haven't come to this decision because I have run out of ideas or inspiration for my current works - to the contrary, I have put a lot of thought and planning into each of them. Even now, the moments and scenes I had planned live happily in my head. The issue becomes the fact that I have limited free time, so I must choose how to spend it. This is why there have so often been extremely long breaks between updates. In turn, this becomes unfair to readers, as I know that they often have limited free time as well and it is very easy to forget the plot of a story that wasn't born within your own head (and sometimes even then!).

Now, I know many of you would continue to wait for updates. We lovers of fanfiction are tenacious that way. However, since my free time is limited, I have decided that my focus needs to be on my original works.

In that spirit, though a part of me is saddened, I hereby abandon all my current works-in-progress. I will not be updating them again. However, I also open my stories up for adoption, should anyone be interested in continuing them in my stead. (Though, to be clear, I don't honestly think anyone would, but) I ask only that I be credited and that no large portions of my work, incomplete or no, be copied by another (so please link/direct readers back to my work if you continue it).

I've had such a great time in this fandom. Thanks to all who've helped keep the magic alive!

Warm regards,

Dream Painter

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Double Vision by Pandora starstarstarstar [Reviews - 50]
Harry and Hermione get caught up in a dangerous and bizarre scheme cooked up by Bellatrix and Snape. Can this nightmare possibly end well?

Takes Place: 3rd summer - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Controlling, Snape is Desperate, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe, Kidnapped
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 10 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Mar 2015 / 16 Mar 2015
Series: None - Challenges: Kidnapped duo
Title: Chapter 1: The Plan 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    A very intriguing start, here. My curiosity is piqued. I do believe I like this Severus/Bellatrix pairing, as well. Granted, I always did have a soft spot for Bella, so.

    Must read more, now...

Title: Chapter 3: Caught! 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Ack! That is why you children don't go trying to steal from Snape. After all, he's already wise unto you brats after doing that in second year, honestly. :P

    Ah, but why must Snape act so creepy - it's making me nervous.

Title: Chapter 4: Reflections 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    And now Bella's being creepy, although that is more expected somehow.

    Really enjoying the tale so far, though the chapters do seem rather short.

Title: Chapter 6: Understanding 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I'm starting to wonder just what the two crazy adults are playing. Just WHAT is the plan, anyway? *squints suspiciously* I'm not convinced things are going to turn out so well...

Title: Chapter 7: The Plot 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Wait, so do Sev and Bella actually have children somewhere, or is that a farce, too? I'm a little confused, but still greatly entertained. Maybe a little bit entertained because I'm slightly confused. Not entirely sure.

    Ahhh, but I hate that damn rat.

Title: Chapter 9: Bloodlines 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I was not really expecting that. Poor Severus, though. His children would managed to irritate the snot out of him. :P Very intriguing plot twist.

Title: Chapter 10: Epilogue 18 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    A very interesting take on the proposed challenge. Nicely done, Pan. It made for a fun read.

Rumours of the Pond by Magica Draconia starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 16]
"One of the characters died. In fact, many are still mourning this person's loss. But what happens when the one who'd so recently been buried returns, not as a ghost, but flesh and blood? Had they really died, or was it some kind of mistake? Maybe it had been imagined, or a vision, perhaps? Maybe, only one person 'remembers' that this character should be dead."

And

"Not long after the after the war Harry visits the Dursleys. What does Harry tell them about the war and what are their reactions? Do Ron and Hermione and Shaklebolt go with him? Harry could breakdown with the loss of his friends."

Takes Place: 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Misc > Strictly Canon Universe, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 05 May 2015 / 05 May 2015
Series: XYZ Challenge - A Story for each Challenge - Challenges: Ripples in the Pond, Rumors of My Death
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 12 Aug 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Great story! I really like where you went with this. Poor Harry still dealing with so much in the aftermath of the war and final battle only to think he's cracking up on top of it? I feel you depicted it all very well. A most enjoyable read - brava!

Marge's Boyfriend by shadowienne starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 61]
When Marge Dursley arrives at 4 Privet Drive with a strange man on her arm, Harry discovers that the visitor is hiding his true agenda from the Dursley family.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: Snape is Secretive
Tags: Alternate Universe, Disguised!Snape, Snape-meets-Dursleys, Spying on Harry! Snape
Categories: Teacher Snape > Unofficially teaching Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Violence
Chapters: 6 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 30 May 2015 / 30 May 2015
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 19 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Ha - great start! Poor Harry, though. He must have about had a heart attack to suddenly hear Snape talking to him, of all people. Can't wait to find out what's going on.

    Author's Response: Hi, Dream! Yep-- Harry's in for an interesting interlude, to say the least!

Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 19 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Starting to wonder whether the efficacy of the wards really is the primary concern and reason for Snape's charade or whether there is something else being assessed.

    Another great chapter. Poor Harry. Kinda love that Ripper felt the need to pee on "Mr. Lawson" a second time. And the neighbors witnessing the chaos! Nicely done.

    Author's Response: Thanks! I just loved writing the Ripper scene! The Dursleys are always trying to show off to the neighbors, but not like that!!! Thanks for the review!


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