Everyday From Right Now: Chapter 16

Chapter 16

LINK: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3725509/16/

Told you there was the possibility of a Friday update. :) And for your extended wait, let’s just cut straight to the (lengthy) commentary:

Chapter 16

-- Alright, so I really had to take some big guesses with this chapter. I know that a lot of people think that the trio would’ve gone back and completed a final year at Hogwarts and some people don’t think so.

But there was one thing I remembered from the J.K. Rowling webchat that pushed me to the decision that I made for the story:

Question: …could you tell us what professions Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny and Luna go on to have did the trio do their final year at school and take their newts?

J.K. Rowling: … I’ve already answered about Hermione. Kingsley became permanent Minister for Magic, and naturally he wanted Harry to head up his new Auror department. Harry did so (just because Voldemort was gone, it didn’t mean that there would not be other Dark witches and wizards in the coming years). Ron joined George at Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes, which became an enormous money-spinner...

Can you see what’s missing? The question included if the trio went back for a final year and if they took the N.E.W.Ts …and Jo went straight to saying what their professions were. I know that this could just mean that she skipped that part of the question…but when I think about it, there was no real reason for her to. The book was out, she easily could have said “yes, they did” or “no, they didn’t.” And then came the news from Jo’s site that Harry joined the Auror department at seventeen. That fully concluded that he Harry did not go back to Hogwarts. So to fit with canon, I can’t send him there. I guess I could’ve sent Ron and Hermione themselves…but that doesn’t fit too well either.

So just to keep it clear: Hermione will be sitting all the N.E.W.Ts she likes and Ron is very slightly leaning towards being an Auror. Harry is going to jump right into being an Auror…and you’ll see what else with Ron and Hermione. It’s nothing off canon, or off what Jo has since let us know (Yes, Ron will need to get over to work in the joke shop…) …but it still gets to wait a little longer before it comes up in my fic.

And why does Hermione take the N.E.W.Ts. Well, obviously, lol, because that’s what she would’ve wanted to do. ;)

-- Heehee, is that bickering I see from Ron and Hermione?? :P It just never gets old

-- Hooray for the trio! I’ve always been absolutely in love with the chemistry and the dynamic that Jo has given these three, so I couldn’t help back really tackle it as they discussed their futures together.

-- Hopefully, this chapter is enough to satisfy those of you craving the H/G? As I’ve repeated many times, they just have to wait until I can find a big moment for them. And this one was pretty big. ;)

-- But of course, lol, on the heels of the H/G is the ever present (guaranteed!) bit of R/Hr.

I know a bunch of the other post-DH fics have Ron going with Hermione to Australia and for a bit, I wasn’t sure if I was going to do it as well. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that he most likely wouldn’t have let her go alone. And actually, they’re going to be in Australia for a couple chapters. I’ve got stuff planned. ;)

-- Speaking of the decision to go to Australia…my original thoughts on coming to that agreement were loads different. Originally, I thought that the close contact they had in Ron’s room (*insert fangirl giggles*) would be scary to them, and Hermione was going to say she wanted to leave before they went too far and then her and Ron would fight and yadda yadda blah blah blah.

LOL. Needless to say…I ended up dropping that ENTIRE storyline. Because why the Hades would I make it so they wanted to be away from each other!??! I blame it on me watching too much daytime soaps over summer. :P

And what I worked out instead was so much cuter….and they got to the kissing faster. HA! So hopefully all of you who have been requesting that the fluff/romance are satisfied.

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So. Here’s the deal everyone:

I begin final exams this Tuesday. I have one Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (yes, a Saturday final, I want to cry!), and then TWO on next Tuesday. My writing time is officially shot.

I hope to do the final edit on Ch. 17 next Thursday and post next Friday. After that, it’s X-mas break and my holiday hiatus from updating the story, but not from writing or posting deleted scenes or possibly some of the other one-shots I’ve been working on.

It’s going to be a lot of stop and go. And I humbly request your patience with me. Because there are still a lot of ideas I want to tackle with EFRN. But first, I need to tackle real-life.

BUT, I really hope you enjoy Ch. 16. There’s the lovely trio dynamic, fluff for both couples, and a little look as to where the story is going (including overseas).

Wish me luck on finals! And I hope to get the next few chapters up soon as I can!

Peace.

EFRN: Teaser

Your Teaser for Ch. 16:


“You know,” Harry said with a wry smile, “we should’ve just done this first night after the battle. Or first night we got here. Could’ve saved your mum the yelling,” he nodded at Ron.

Ron snorted. “Nah, she’s probably been waiting to have a go at me for awhile. Sorry she did it in front of you two though.”

“She’s just worried about us,” Hermione said.

“Seems like everyone is,” Harry agreed, his thoughts on Ginny.

“Should they be?” Ron asked the both of them out right.

For a moment, there was a pause, as each of them thought back on everything they had been thinking on over the past few days. And then there was a rapid outburst of their voices.

“They will be if I accept Kingsley’s offer,” Harry said.

“If I go to Australia alone, they will.”

“I’ll be worried if I take the N.E.W.Ts without really stud- hang on, who says you’re going to Australia alone?” Ron demanded.

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I know I said that I was expecting to post the new chapter on Thursday and as of right now that fits my plans. However, there’s a slim chance that I may not have sufficient time until Friday. So here is your official heads up.

It’s rare for me to keep things so short in my blog, but tonight that’s the case. Busy times concerning everything from clubs, school, studying, holidays, and finals are causing me a slight pain behind the eyes as I try fitting in time to work on EFRN. I’m not whining, just being honest. I may need to take that hiatus sooner than expected…but I promise it will be worth your patience.

Until then, see you with Chapter 16 on Thursday (maybe Friday)

The Upcomming Weeks for EFRN

I've got homework to do...so of course I escape into the fanfic side of my life. :)

As I've already noted, I will be taking next week off so that no one (myself included) has to worry about a new chapter in the midst of a break from school and family dinners.
And actually, even with Thanksgiving aside, as the month of December begins to fall upon us, lots of big events are coming up.

Here's how the next chunk of weeks look for me:

Wed. 21st-Sun. 25th: Thanksgiving Break
Mon. 26th-Fri. 30th: Blue and Gold Spirit Week at UCLA (BEAT 'SC!)
December 1st is my birthday (19!) and I'll therefore be busy that weekend. ;)
December 8th-11th: The dreaded FINALS have arrived! :O

And while I have a nearly 4 week winter break, I'm going to be in Iowa from Dec. 25th- Jan. 4th, for the Iowa caucus for the Presidential election. And I start school again on Jan. 8th.

So what does this mean for the story?

For one thing, my actual writing/editing time will be nothing short of sporatic, meaning some things may take longer. However, the tentative posting schedule for at least the next few chapters is:

Ch. 16: I'm leaning towards posting on Nov. 29th, because the activities on the 30th are all-day and insane.
Ch. 17: I'm expecting to post on Dec. 7th, on time...but if I need to study, I'll post on the 6th.
Ch. 18: Dec. 14th sounds right

But for Chapters 19 and beyond, we've run into a slight problem. I take the holidays off not just for me, but also because I know that people are out Holiday shopping, taking vacations, and then there's New Years.

So although it won't be a hiatus because I've got no more chapters...I may take a hiatus just on the simple fact that I won't have time to write/edit and worry about updating. Especially for my week in Iowa. I'll be campaigning, lol, no real writing time there.

The hiatus would be just for those holiday weeks, from Dec. 15th to January 10th, posting what will be Ch. 19 on January 11th.

And I know that does suck, lol. I hate not writing as much as you all hate a lack of updates. But I never want to write a crappy chapter just to meet an update. Its better that I take my time and write a phenomenal one. Besides, you'll all get plenty of presents over the holidays to enterain you. ;)

I know this is all pretty early to plan out, but I usually do anyway, lol. And when you look at a calender, December is only about 2 weeks away, it'll sneak up on you.

There's still three more chapters before the break, so that's good...there're actually very good in my opinion! ;) And of course, during that hiatus, I may find time to sneak in a deleted scene or two. It won't be a total draught.

But in the meantime....let's worry about me getting some more chapters written. And I'll see you shortly with Ch. 16. :D

Everyday From Right Now: Chapter 15

LINK: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3725509/15/

Fridays kick my ass. :/

I don't get to sleep in from whatever Thursday night party I go to (as I did last night) I'm in class for three back-to-back, no break in between hours. By the time I'm in my dorm again, I'm tired and cranky and hungry and near tears and I usually hide under my bedcovers until 3pm, when I feel better.

But in between all this feeling of blah...I bring myself to my laptop, and I post a new chapter. And I'm comforted in the fact that there are people out there that enjoy what I do. And I also know that I'll feel much better later...especially when reading such amazing reviews.

It's why I do fanfiction...it's why I write in general. Because the writing will clear my mood...and the reviewers will make me feel even better. :)

Enough Mush, and onto the Commentary!

-- Alright, can I just say…how freakin’ cute was it that Ron and Hermione washed their hands together!? I mean, really!! LOL. I have no idea where it came from, either. But as soon as Molly told them to go wash up, I just had this picture of it clear in my mind: Ron standing over her, being so tall that it was easy to just reach over her. And they carry on a conversation…and a serious one too... their fingers intertwining in the water and them acting like it was the most natural thing in the world. Gah! I just couldn’t NOT write it out! There is no end to their cuteness, lol, seriously. I keep finding more and more things to make myself get all girly over! ;)


-- Mrs. Weasley in this chapter reminded me of my own mom when I had to make some decisions about college, lol. Moms- They go from scary-unreasonable to loving and agreeable in a matter of moments, so long as they understand what their children want to do. ;)
And I think we all can safely say that Ron got his temper from Mrs. Weasley, no? lol. Dang. I didn’t plan on her getting that upset…but it just…happened! Lol, once she started talking she didn’t stop. And you can’t stop Mrs. Weasley when she hits her stride, so there you are.


Yay for quick commentary!!

I also need to let you know the lowdown on the next few weeks. Between Thanskgiving, a Spirit Week, and the dreaded FINAL EXAMS, things are set to be very hectic. And I would detail my plans for the next few weeks now, but if I don't go get something to eat, I'm going to loose my mind. But maybe later tonight/tomorrow it'll be up.

Enjoy the chapter, please. Remind me that real life sucks, but FANFICTION SOOTHES THE SOUL! :)

See you guys later.

Everyday From Right Now: TEASER

Pretty early today, huh? :)

Here's your teaser for Ch. 15. It's another "unitended chapter" with slightly more plot development, but I think it's alright as everyone gets to find out about the pending plans that the trio must make:

“So that’s everything?” Charlie finally said.

“Yeah,” Ron said. “Well, all that and then there’s going to be a ceremony for us. They want to give us the Order of Merlin.”

”Wow,” Charlie said with wide eyes.

“Congratulations,” Percy said, smiling weakly.

They smiled ruefully back, knowing that this was the least important matter at hand.

“We haven’t decided anything yet,” Hermione clarified for everyone again. “There’s a lot to think about here.”

“There certainly is,” Mr. Weasley said, taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes wearily. Putting them back on, he looked that the three of them intently before saying, “Be sure to think of every option before you decide. Leave nothing out, but do what you feel is best for you.”

“We will, Dad,” Ron said.

“Of course, Mr. Weasley,” Harry echoed with a note of relief in his voice. “I promise we will.”

“Well,” Mr. Weasley said, addressing the rest of the kitchen, “I guess the next thing that we all need to hear is –“

“No,” a voice said at the other end of the table. All eyes flickered over to Mrs. Weasley, her mouth set in a firm line. She had regained her ability to speak, and as the color began to rise back into her cheeks, it was obvious that she had quite a bit to say.

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Molly Weasley, an army of one. LOL.

I'll be updating on Friday, see you then. :D

Everyday From Right Now: Chapter 14

Chapter 14

LINK: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3725509/14/

An update that is a day early, but after an additional week wait.
We definitely have a give-and-take relationship with each other. ;)


The Commentary:

-- “I can hardly picture not knowing what everyone’s up to in a few years, after being through so much together.”

…Ginny may have said it…but that is ME talking. I do like the epilogue that Jo gave us…but my biggest problem with it is that we don’t know enough about enough people. Yes, I really want to know and yes I’m really curious. I mean, we’ve seen all these characters for so long, and nineteen years later I’m supposed to think they’re not doing anything special? Pfft, whatever Jo, whatever. ;)

This is why I threw in as many of their friends as I could. Luna, Dean and Neville were a must, and the others were also for fun, and just representative about how their fellow classmates are coping in the post-war aftermath.

They may be back here and there, I haven’t fully decided yet…but it’s a good chance it’ll happen.



-- Bwahahahaa, I totally had to toy with Ron and Hermione by dropping Lavender on them. It was just too EASY! XD


-- Here come the plot points, lol. We’ve got jobs and at large Death Eaters and a trip to Australia to cover…and I intend to do it ALL. ‘Cause I’m insane. :)


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Not too much commentary, but seeing as it was a long wait, it’s best we just get to it, yeah?

I’m racking my brains, trying to predict how my next week is going to be, in relation to writing and updating the story. I’m pretty sure that we’ll be back on that good ol’ Friday schedule again. So, on the 16th, that should be Ch. 15. Unless something comes up, but I’ll of course work around it!

Enjoy Ch.14! See you soon!

Everyday From Right Now: TEASER

As promised, your Teaser for Ch. 14:


Hermione looked over at Ron. “Kingsley wanted to talk to Harry about something, and Harry wants us to hear it too.”

Ron frowned slightly. “What’s it about?”

“No idea, but we ought to go find out, it shouldn’t take long,” she added.

“Alright then,” Ron said. He and Hermione told the others they’d see them later, and after another wide smile from Lavender, the two of them set off side by side towards the house.

“So,” Hermione said after a few moments, looking over at Ron. “You okay?”

“Yeah,” Ron said, glancing back over his shoulder at the party guests. “This is a right sight better than the Hogwarts memorial. I was worried I wasn’t going to see George so happy for a lot longer. And it’s been great to see everyone again at a time where we’re not fighting for our lives.”

“That’s true,” Hermione agreed. “Though I certainly didn’t expect to see you talking with Lavender,” she added, raising an eyebrow at Ron....

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...I must admit that I had waaaaaaay too much fun with this chapter. ;D

Lots of questions are posed in this chapter folks, and they will all be answered in due time, the way I think we should've seen it.

See you Thursday!

On Deck this Week.

Sometimes, all you really need is a break. :)

My weekend was both restful and productive. So, instead of posting another deleted scene in lieu of any info on EFRN: Ch.14, I am here to update you with the following schedule for the story this week:

Late tonight or Tuesday: Teaser for Ch. 14
Wednesday: I'm going to edit and write my butt off.
Thusday: I'm going to go ahead and post Ch. 14. :D

Yes, it's going to be a Thursday posting! Consider it your reward for being patient with me this past week. Though don't get too comfy with it, lol. I'm going right back to Friday postings after this.

If anything, I may get the next two chapters to you faster in these next two weeks because I have a feeling that I may take the Thanksgiving Holiday off as well - depending on family dinners and gatherings and such, I may not have a chance to get to the computer for an update...and incidentally, the same will go for my readers yes? Surely you would prefer turkey and stuffing to a chapter from me? ;D

But I will get to the computer in order to write some more. Count on that. ;)

Anyways. Teasers coming up shortly. I must admit that I do miss reading the happy responses on my fic. Really, guys, I can say it a million times, and it'll hardly ever cover how grateful I am to all the readers. :D