Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Harry/Romilda, Draco/Pansy, Draco/Astoria, Ron/Lavender
Length: 50,106
Author on LJ:
excentrykemuseAuthor Website: Cen's FFN profile;
Cen's Dreamwidth account; and
Cen's Yahoo groupWhy this must be read: There is a growing group of writers within the Harry Potter fandom who are focusing on rare pairings and combining it with exploring pureblood and wizarding traditions. Cen is one of these writers and with
Amortentia she provides a rare pairing that works really well. Romilda Vane knows she wants to marry Harry. She has an entire plan set out and is forced to accelerate it when Harry is touted as the "Chosen One" after his fifth year so she doesn't have to compete with other girls. Despite her concerns, she is able to attract his attention and more importantly, keep it I like that Cen doesn't try to make Romilda sympathetic; she has various prejudices that make you wonder if she could actually have a long-term relationship with Harry. What makes this one worth reading is the way Cen explores what it means to be a young girl growing up with all sorts of expectations and burdens. Cen makes Romilda a fully rounded character and shows us a different
Half Blood Prince complete with wizarding traditions, pureblood traditions and romance.
( snippet )Amortentia can be read
here