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As long as you cite the dialogue, and it's an actual rewrite, that's allowable. There is plenty of that throughout the archive. What we're talking about is where someone takes a script and uses it verbatim, maybe changes the character names. No retelling of the episode from a different perspective, but just posting up the episode as their own work. The same applies to an actual "read-the-book". Those are stories where an author usually puts a sentence or two of a character saying something or another, and then copies the actual book content verbatim, as the character reading the book to someone in their story. That's obviously NOT acceptable, nor is it a new spin on the book. When I, or any other staff member, as an example; searches the text of such a story, and it comes up with 0% original content for the bulk, and links to a copy of the script in question, there is an obvious problem. We're all certainly aware that some archives actually allow this, but many more of them do not, as it is still plagiarism. Taking a story and making the majority of it a copy/paste of a script/screenplay/book, is just what it sounds like, copypasta plagiarism.

First, as always, when an author uses straight quotes from an episode or book, the material must be given proper citations, i.e.: Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire, p. 56., Star Trek: The Next Generation, Episode 11, etc. That being said, there is a distinct difference between quoting material and these ReadTheBook or FanMake type stories. To escape the label of ReadTheBook or FanMake, a story must contain substantially more original written material from the fanfiction auihor than straight copying of the rightful owners' scripts or stories. Simply adding author's asides will not suffice. Simply changing the characters names will not suffice. Simply adding a new character to speak in a narrator's voice, etc., will not suffice. Finally, the one that completely baffles me: simply changing the universe, say turning Lilo and Stitch into Rizzolli and Isles, will not suffice. The key word is substantial. What is concerning is your statement, "I changed things up a bit of course, sometimes adding things ..." I am not certain that simply changing things up "a bit" will meet the criteria for substantial. Without seeing/knowing the episode/script and your version, I cannot say with any confidence whether or not the story qualifies as a FanMake or ReadTheBook entry.

HarryGinny4eva 8/22/13 OMG lol, it's reviews like yours that make me want to spend all my time writing lol! It's incredibly funny and such an honor for you to be huddled in your bathroom when you have guests over reading my chapter lol! And I'm so incredibly happy you came back and took the time to tell me lol! That is the funniest thing ever and I probably would have done the same haha! No shame:) Fanfiction is awesome! The oath has steadily been coming more into play as Harry and Draco actually acknowledge the effect of it and stop brushing everything off as "quirks". Truth be told its all been happening for a while, our characters just have actually paid attention to it now:) I really like it as well but Draco being taken down a notch was necessary and Harry needed a little boost lol:) Draco facing his fear will force him to stop this nonchalant attitude that he's been sporting when dealing with Hermione. We ALL can clearly see that he's in love with her, they both know it but it's quite literally his own character flaws and insecurities holding them back. At least with Harry being there with a bit of Draco's own flair, he's able to talk to Draco in a way that's effective. Which all lead to our lovely Malfoy's impromptu proposal:) If Draco had just gotten with Hermione before this then he might not have realized just how much he cared and probably would have screwed it up. But with seeing her almost die and now the possibility of Ron taking her away. He's all in:) So the Valiant have done something good at least! As for Hermione... well as we can see she's progressing into an incredibly strong and self assured woman. Draco helped her with it by showing her how incredibly lovely she was and so we'll just have to wait and see how she reacts to his proposal:) Of course I already know lol but I don't want to spoil it. However you already know nothing has ever come easy for this pair which has ultimately made their moments all the more special! Good news is that this is a Dramione lol:) Also I'M SO GLAD TO BE BACK LOL! i LOVE WRITING THIS WORK! Until next time! Eris!!