Chapter 3 of All That's Left Behind is posted on ff.net

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I posted Chapter 3 of ATLB on fanfiction.net. I know it's been a while, but the Remus in this world is much different from NANA, and we had to get reacquainted.

I've got something I have to do this afternoon that I'm dreading doing. I've done it before, and I think I'm in the right mind-set for it, but... It's not easy being the grown-up all the time, even if you are. ;-) Wish me luck, and that I walk away with my dignity intact. I know I do it from a place of love, but it's sad how little that helps. It should matter more than it does.

As you, dear reader, hear my words, take a moment and look around you. Life can be good or it can be bad. For me, it's always been easier to see the darkness. But seeing beauty in nature, the goodness in the people you cherish - it's worth the effort.

When I was a little girl and watching the Star Wars series, I always thought the Dark Side was stronger. I mean, look at all the power Vader had! But at the end of the day, he had to wear a mask, and personally, I'd rather be able to look at myself in the mirror and not feel ashamed. A reoccurring theme in my life seems to be truthfulness - to oneself and others. Being true to yourself isn't just a cliche - it's worth the effort. It makes you better able to grow, and *that*, in the end, is what we should all being trying to do, isn't it?

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Sounds pretty serious. Hope everything turns out alright for you...and thanks for posting! I'll be off to read it after I post this.

Oh... and the Star Wars thing... spot on, that.

- Darth Dennis, the Phantom Menace

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It did, pretty much. Thank you.

Hehehehehe... Considering your signature, I'm not surprised you agree! ;-)

Hang in there!

[nightwolfwriter.livejournal.com]

Don't know exactly what's going on, but you know if you need to talk, Wish and I are here for you. Give us a call or buzz us on YIM if you need to.

Best wishes!

Re: Hang in there!

[wishweaver.livejournal.com]

Yes, definitely! What he said! :)

Give us a call or buzz us on IM even if you don't need to. ;)

Wish

Re: Hang in there!

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I appreciate it, you guys! Thanks!

[erised1810.livejournal.com]

Thank you thak you .I dont' knowwhy but jsut thanks. i's god to see oback but the heap of fodo for thoguthat once..whoa!
i cna'tread now because im desperael tryingto finish something myself but I'll make note of this-one.

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argh .an good luck as well. sorry!! Tired brain.

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You're welcome. :-D

I appreciate that. *g*

[(Anonymous)]

I don't have a clue what you're talking about, but good luck!

Love the Star Wars analogy. The Emperor walked around hooded most of the time, didn't he?

Brad

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Ah, yes... *laughs* I see your point. I don't imagine the Emperor had a hard time looking at himself in the mirror. In fact, I picture him laughing maniacally. But really, when someone's that far gone, is it realistic to think they have the capacity to care? ;-)

great new chapter

[gallandro-83.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed this next chapter and can't help but wonder just how many books Harry has got through and what will happen when he is picked up by the order. It seems like he will be about as friendly as he was in the other snippets you posted but obviously Remus and him will be having more contact with each other. But the one scene I can't wait to see is when the new Hary does see Snape again. Your little bit where Snape relises he broke the Boy Who Lived was great and I can't wait to see what you have for us now.

The one question I will have is since HBP will come out in a couple of months is if you will try to bring in any important characters and information that might come out or will you stick soley to OOTP canon.

I love your stories and hope that what ever your dillema is that it goes well and its conclusion leaves you feeling reliefed.

gallandro_83

Re: great new chapter

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Thank you! *beams* Oh, that's not going to be pretty, I can already assure you. This isn't your garden variety Snape - he's a mean one. ;-)

*heaves huge sigh* I know. I haven't gotten that far in the planning process. I'll probably do like I did for NANA, and stick to the OotP continuity stream. Otherwise, it will mess up my outline.

Of course, if JKR goes the way I *want* her to, I might. *waves 'Bring Sirius Back' sign angrily* *g*

Thank you. I do, too. Thanks for the kind words, and enjoying the story so far. The next chapter should be much quicker. :-D