Nerys Dax

Review reply to MalfoysBitch: I'm glad you liked it that much. I'm working on the next chapter, but it's going slow since I had to do a rewrite and had RL deadlines to meet. Thanks for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

I've seen authors describe the same things from every bleeding POV available, and after that, there was an A/N stating: "And this is what the character meant... *insert dreary description of everything that was just told in the chapter already*." Seriously? I wanted to pull my hair out. How freaking condescending can you get? So yes, I want to know, too, why it is illegal to maul those people. XD

Hmm... generalisation is always an issue. Women can't write sex from a male perspective. Men can't write it from a female, etc. It's like been said before: it's about research and how well someone can write. Bad writers from both genders write shitty sex scenes and the badness is usually not limited to the opposite sex. I'm a woman, and I can't stand Anne Rice's flowery style. I like her plots and characters, but the overly descriptive writing is so tedious and makes it impossible for me to get through and enjoy it. So, I can see why a guy would make that statement about Anne Rice's male perspective. However, it's a generalisation not only about women but also about men. Because this person can't imagine himself thinking in flowery descriptions, he is assuming no other guy on the planet can. I'll admit to finding that hard myself, too. I'm just as much a product of a gender-biased society as he is. But I've been around long enough to know that women and men come around in various flavours and we don't all experience things the same or in the way society thinks it's appropriate for us to feel. Just because I get a high from being touched somewhere, doesn't mean all women do. If only sex was that simple. XD I find that I struggle with sex scenes when I write no matter whose perspective I choose. I don't want it to become like a manual to the reader. I want it to be engaging and exciting, but there are only have so many words and so many ways to write something that I sometimes want to pull my hair out whilst considering what other word to use this time besides, for instance, throbbing because I already used the word twice in previous paragraphs. I don't want to become repetitive in my sex scenes, but I find I do slip into a certain routine, too. And upon noticing this, I try to take a different approach with new stories. However, I can't pull off the flowery kind because that makes me laugh and completely spoils the mood. I read a story by an author on this site once that had vague descriptions for parts of the human body and was still a really good sex scene, but for me that author was the exception to the rule. And I usually start to snicker when I see things like "He stroked her holier than thou, untouched, sacred place". Okay, fine, not snicker but ROFL. However, I am sure there are others out there who enjoy reading that, which is exactly why generalising about these things is an issue no matter which way (from a male or female, writer or reader's perspective) you look at it. Or at least, that's how I see it.

Oh gosh ... this poll is making it hard for me. Do you want people to answer honestly? Because my fun side is really inclined to go for the last option even though I do read the news. "Wait, I should actually be reading the news?" *ROFL* Come oooon, that's just irresistable to click on. Never mix a sense of humour with wanting serious poll results. The crazy people out there will click on it. *whistles innocently* Of course, I am not one of the crazy people. *whistles louder* Nope, definitely not. *does a little distracting dance with it* You believe me now, don't you? *little tap-dance routine* Anyway, good luck with that poll. (What do you mean with "there is only one nutter who clicked on it" and why are you staring in my direction?)

Review Reply to Lazy_Heart: *sniggers* Yeah, it's always fun to see Tommy dear suffer. I did consider having her hit him somewhere dangerous but figured that would put my plot completely in a mess since he would then need medical attention. I deliberately had her aim for his head though (that one shot he blocked) because that was a risky place to strike as well. XD If she wanted to break his bones, I reckon she would've needed something sturdier than that nylon thing. However, she did do quite an amount of damage already. Yeah, we wince in sympathy, but I doubt he'd return the favour. So lol away. XD LOL Yeah, if ... *dun dun dun.* And the cell has magical healing properties itself, too (points to chapter 2) - but that's more help to him in the long run. It won't undo the damage Hermione did in a flash because it's more aimed to counterbalance the effects of the suppressing wards on the body. I'm glad you did. I had fun writing that. I had those scenes finished in a flash. Unlike a certain scene I have to rewrite now. *grumbles while staring at blinking cursor in other doc* Yeah, I expected the baby thing to come up sooner, too. However, during the writing of this story, other things kept happening that pushed this backwards. But yes, the fertility potions were one of the first clues of this event happening. I'm glad you liked that it's a girl. XD Turning Ron into a jerk is just too easy a solution for me. Although he won't exactly react kindly to Hermione after what he just walked in on, but that's to be expected. So, their next interaction isn't going to be pretty. However, I didn't want to give Hermione an excuse for being with Riddle that involved making Ron into something he isn't. I've seen it done in many stories before, and even when it's done good and effectively, I always wonder why the writers want to make the readers feel at ease with every decision Hermione makes. She's a human being who errs like we all do. And she definitely wronged Ron in this story. Even though it takes two to make a marriage fail completely, she's the one who cheated on him. And I don't think characters have to be perfect in order to be liked by readers, I think that's underestimating the readers' intelligence and empathy. We can disapprove with choices characters make but still see how come this happened this way and wonder how it will unfold in the end. And making a reader wince because of some bad choices and decisions, well, I don't mind that at all. *insert evil cackling* Thanks for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review reply to Ginger Tea (who's definitely not the same person as Gramatically Corect): *clutches to chest in shock* Now that's not niiiiice!!! *cries out loud* My other WIPs are amazing wonders of fantastic writings!!! U NO NOTHIIIIING!!! *undignified sobbing* I shan't ever write again. EVAAAAA! I'm heart-broken. Destroyed. Evil Ginger tea took my cup and drank it all. Next chapter, then. Wait for it .... xx Nerys

Review reply to Gramaticaly Corect: Mmyessss, you think? *frown in forehead* Well, I suppose you have a fair point there; the author wasn't nearly awesome and magnificent enough, that's true. Thanks for bringing it up. Mmm... *scratches neck* Mmokaaaay. If you say so, but mmm ... I'll probably need some more lessons to get it right. I did research the "e" marvellously and it's said to be used as such, but I don't doubt that you probably know better than me, GC. Oh hhhmmmmmmmmokaaaay. Yes, very helpful indeed. Well, naturally it will go towards more silliness. Silly, silly, silly. xoxox, Nerys

Review reply to Sanely Insane Rogue: S ... I ... R ... Yeah, riiiight. So clever, Serpent In Red. xxp OMFG!!! I am soooo happy you enjoyed the continuation. XD You want more of this silliness? But no, that can't be done. This is already getting way too silly. Get on with it!!! Waves, xx Nyers.

review reply to Tea Lady Miya: Thanks for the encouragement. I'll see what I can do. *skips huge empty space* Okay. Thanks unpicky one, xx Nerys Review reply to Alassea Malfoy: Then, it served its intention. XD Thanks for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys Review Reply to Colao: This is getting far too silly. Get on wit' it! Thanks for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

The Apprentice. Review reply to Sia the Alchemist: WOW, such amazing compliments. *falls silent* I don't know what to say. (**hears Serp and Co say: finally some piece and quietness*). Tomione is my addiction, too. *sobs about there being so little of it and glares envious at huge Dramione/Lucione/Sevione lists* Anyway, I can understand that it's frustrating when a story you like is on such a long hiatus (I have a few that I follow that haven't been updated in more than a year), but I can say to you that I have written on Apprentice recently (since Prisoner's muse fled out the door after I and my computer "savviness" lost that blasted smutscene). It'll probably be a while before that chapter is done since I will need to reread both versions (why did I do two different versions? *head-desks*) and I don't have that much written on it yet. However, I do expect that this story will be the next one receiving an update from me since I did complete another scene way back when. It's not a direct promise, like you said the muse is fickle and often jumps between stories with me, but a hunch (and a strong one otherwise I'd not be stating it online). I also want to reassure you that even when I haven't been updating a story for some time, I won't abandon it. I got the plots worked out and know where it needs to go in the end before I ever start posting a story. Besides, of all my stories, this one is my favourite to write on. So, there may be delays and whatevers, but I will eventually complete even this monster. I say monster because it's nowhere near the end yet. XDDD Anyway, thank you again for your nice compliments and encouragement, I really appreciate it. xx Nerys

Review Reply to Lazy_Heart: I'm glad you enjoyed the fic. Yeah, it wouldn't be Hermione to me either if she'd just rolled over and followed orders she disagreed with. *snnnrks* I can't see her do that. So naturally, she had to have an ulterior motive for being there. I'm glad you enjoyed that part and felt it gave the end the perfect clincher. *wipes forehead about finally getting a reviewer who agrees with me that this thing is finished* Thank you for that. And thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review reply to ginger tea: *sticks out tongue to tea-drinking Queen of Gutter City* I know it's you, Queenie. No amount of "demure tea-sipping" will convince me otherwise. But if you want Ron, surely, I can write you a special fic with you and him in it ... 2gethaaaaah! Yep, I assume the "AAAAAH" was yours? As was the running around with flailing limbs at the prospect? XD Thanks for reading and reviewing sweetie, I hope your throat feels better, xx Nerys

Review reply to Terri Vehrenkamp: Actually, it's a one-shot. It's only two chapters on AFFnet because it's so long, and I once heard that really long chapters take a lot of the database so I split it in two here. On GE and FFnet, it's just one chapter. As to continuing on it, well, actually, I agree with one of my other reviewers who said that pushing it along could exhaust it. It's an "open end" story, basically a PGP: Plot to Get to Porn, and it was written for a challenge. My muse is completely satisfied with how it is now, and I already have three other Tomione WIPs that need finishing. I have no intention whatsoever to add to the pressure and give myself another one. I may (and that's a big "may") do a one-shot sequel at Beltane, but only if the muse supplies me with something interesting to do in that sequel and if I have at least one WIP finished by then, preferably two. I'm glad though that you liked the story enough to want more of it. I'm also glad you liked how I wrote Hermione and her interactions with Tom. And I want to thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review reply to lisa: Thank you. I loved writing Hermione like that. She's fun when she kicks arse. You actually hit the nail right on the head. If (and that's a big IF) but if I were to write a second part, it would be then. I'm glad you liked the fic and thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Second review reply to m0nt: Oh noes! More puppy dog eyes. XD Actually, I feel quite content with the story as it is now. The muse is back with my other stories, and we'll see how things go from there. First, I really need to finish one of those three WIPs. And second, I would actually need a plot for this one if I were to continue on it. Thanks for reading and reviewing (again ), xx Nerys

Review reply to M0nt: Thanks. I found it quite ironic to have them bring back the one person who caused it all. *sniggers* I just couldn't resist it. XD Thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review reply to Landquist: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. I'll do my best to update soon. For explanation of the delay, see the post above this one. Ah, yes ... Tomione is my OTP, too. Thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review Reply to Jess: I'm glad you like the story and will do my best to update soon. I had the chapter almost finished when I had a computer accident and being the computer idiot that I am, I have not been able to retrieve the Tomione smutscene I had written. So, the rewrite is under way, but it's going slower than writing it the first time around. Hence the update delay. Cool. I can't draw for the life of me, so I am always amazed at what people can create. Love it. Well, reviews are always appreciated. Hence, the happy emocon. XD Thank you for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Well ... YAY FOR YOU! "Tell mama to bugger off" - Er? What? *confused expression* Eh, it's early morning (11:32) here. I am hardly awake yet; don't expect me to get something before coffee. *hears loud laughter across the globe and I could've sworn I heard someone whisper: as if she ever would*

MOOOODDDSS! I am getting threatened by this poster! *emo sob* I thought this was a moderated forum, but nooo ... they just allow death threats and torture threats to go undisturbed. *more emo sobbing and pouts* Well, puh! *stomps foot* I suppose that means I should just continue writing then. No protection at all! *WAILS* Nerys is a sad, emo puppy. At the other end of the AFFnet forum, mods united whisper: Crazy author talking about herself in the third person, best not get involved with the crazy ones. *all tiptoe away rapidly*

Review reply to Somebody French: You're welcome; but no thanks are necessary, it was my absolute pleasure to make fun of Twilight. It's such a delightful target. XD Thanks for telling me you enjoyed that bit, xx Nerys

Review reply to Alassea Malfoy: *blushes* Wow, thanks. *blushes some more* Yeah, I am sure my name as the author and it being in the Voldemort-Hermione list wasn't a clue at all. *sticks out tongue* Thank you again. Yikes! *hides* You do know that if one kills me, any and all new chapters are an impossibility? *frightened face* XD Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing, xx Nerys

Review Reply to Nick: Thank you.

Hi, Here I shall post the review replies to my new, completed story "The Black Veil". I hope you will all enjoy the story. xx Nerys

I use chrome, and I no longer get the warning for AFFnet having malware, so it seems they acted faster than you expected.