WIP meme

[stgulik]

Meme via akatnamedeaster: When you see this, share 3 random lines from 3 WIPs.

I like the idea of digging through some old Harry Potter fanfic projects to see if any are worth pursuing in 2015. Your thoughts are welcome! Sorry I shared way more than one line. Also sorry if the fonts are wonky; as it happens, they were all saved in different programs. The fonts are not wonky. Thanks, LJ!


1.

Min­Wei Hsieh, a wizard of at least a hundred, was a doyen with the delicate manners of a bygone age. He wore a long grey moustache and traditional robes of red silk, lavishly embroidered. He was a merchant, a purveyor of rare opiates, inebriants and antiquities, and commanded much respect in the underworld. At his courteous gesture, Remus stepped into Min Wei’s office, cautiously testing the air. Two wizards stood

at his entrance. Their robes, of a more modern cut than Min Wei’s, spoke subtly of mid­level positions

with the local wizarding guild. And they were strangers to the old man, judging by the subtle odor of mutual

mistrust in the air.

Remus thought fast. The more he learned about the power and influence of the local mafias, the more he

distrusted them. In his time in Hong Kong, he had instinctively avoided direct employment with the guilds.

Still, he knew enough about them to know they employed thugs of their own. Why hire him for this job?

2.

The coals in her pokey but functional fireplace burst into green flame, startling her. She saw two disembodied heads floating in the ashes. “So this is the Head Girl’s room,” came Ron’s

voice. “Every schoolboy’s wank dream.”

“Have to say, the reality doesn’t live up to the fantasy,” quipped Harry.

With a grin, she jumped up and ran to kneel by the grate. “Hey,” she said softly. “I’d about given up on you two. How’s Albania?”

"Grueling, but we’ve held our own so far," replied Harry. "The worst thing about Auror training is, we’re camping out here.”

“Oh, dear!”

Ron laughed at her pained expression. “Honestly, Hermione, it’s not half bad, living in a tent when there’s plenty to eat.”

3.

“Sirius, I need to ask you something.” Impulsively, Harry knelt beside his godfather’s chair. “When you and I walked into the woods ... before I left you behind to face Voldemort alone ... did you see—” He gulped. “Well, did you see ...”

“Did I see them, you mean?” asked Sirius gently. “Remus and James... and Lily? Yes,” he whispered. “Yes, I saw them, too. And they looked wonderful, Harry. Just as I remember them.” He gripped Harry’s hand and sighed. “It means so much to me to know they’re at peace.”

“I know. Me, too.”

They stared into the fire in the headmaster's office for a time. In his mind’s eye Harry relived that miraculous vision that came at the time of deepest despair. Finally, Hermione broke the silence. "I wonder what happens now,” she said in a small voice. Ron put his arm around her comfortingly.

“I just want to go home,” said Harry firmly. Hermione met his eye and nodded, tears in her eyes. If anyone could relate to his feelings at this moment, it would be her.

Sirius seemed to hesitate, as if afraid to speak the next words. “Harry, may I ... that is, do you want me to go with you?”

“Of course,” said Harry quickly. “You must come along. You’re family. She'll be expecting you."

Comments

[candamira.livejournal.com]

You chose some intriguing snippets! They all make me curious for the story they are part of. So please  go and sit down at your desk of doom and start finishing them :-)!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I'm with candamira on this! I want the Hong Kong story finished! And the Forbidden Story finished. AND DsF2!!!!!!