This is a long (ongoing) fic as of this review, but the Doorstopper size is an asset. There are Loads and Loads of Characters, but everything is set up properly as a result of the many chapters. There are no quick fixes, no villain whitewashing and no leather pants in sight. The political machinations woven through the story add a layer of sophistication that isn't always present in fan-fiction. Harry/Bellatrix is set up believably and the "Old Families" are portrayed in a more pragmatic (yet realistic) light. Characters are mostly respected (no blatant Ron The Deatheater or Draco in Leather Pants). Deviations (old families being less obsessed with blood-mania or Dark Magic) are presented in a logical, internally-consistent manner. This is a story of anti-heroes, and a well-done one at that.
Sole criticism: There's a possibility of Overpowered!Harry—but so far it's been averted (and not with Ass Pulls).
Creativity to Maximum
This is a long (ongoing) fic as of this review, but the Doorstopper size is an asset. There are Loads and Loads of Characters, but everything is set up properly as a result of the many chapters. There are no quick fixes, no villain whitewashing and no leather pants in sight. The political machinations woven through the story add a layer of sophistication that isn't always present in fan-fiction. Harry/Bellatrix is set up believably and the "Old Families" are portrayed in a more pragmatic (yet realistic) light. Characters are mostly respected (no blatant Ron The Deatheater or Draco in Leather Pants). Deviations (old families being less obsessed with blood-mania or Dark Magic) are presented in a logical, internally-consistent manner. This is a story of anti-heroes, and a well-done one at that.
Sole criticism: There's a possibility of Overpowered!Harry—but so far it's been averted (and not with Ass Pulls).