And then there was one.....

[kerrilee]

So, I’ve had this stack of fics that I’ve been putting off reading for one reason or another. One was over 300k, the other Muggle AU, another was creature!fic and a couple were darker than I normally read. But I wanted to give them all a go because they have all been recced and adored and I just feel like I am not really a full-fledged part of this little community if I don’t read all these gems, even if something about them gave me pause. It’s like my H/D shipper card is at stake here or something. So, one by one I’ve read them. Not one of them has disappointed me or even caused me to just say meh. I have LOVED THEM, just like I knew it would. And it makes me feel like I’m growing up with each one of these I read. Like it is maturity milestone for me. I’m getting so big!!

And now there is one. And this one haunts me. Probably literally and figuratively because it has MCD. And just thinking about it or reading the summary makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. Like right now, there are tears coming down my face. Stupid fanfiction story I haven’t even read is making me cry at my desk. *tears* But I am going to do it. This weekend. The stars are all aligning and I will have the house to myself and I am going to STOP ALL THE CLOCKS so I can ugly cry for hours because I don’t have anywhere to be until evening. I can do it. Right?

So, why now? I mean there will always be stacks of fics I can read. I’ve only begun to scratch the surface. But that is the one story of Firethesound’s that I haven’t read. And FTS is like, my person. All Our Secrets was the first story I ever commented on on AO3, and she was the first person who friended me on LJ. I need to do this for my person! And for me.

BUT—there is also another reason I need to finish that stack this weekend. Because Glompfest starts posting and I’m getting Glomped! Someone out there spent hours putting words into sentences and sentences into paragraphs and built plot and developed characters and added dialogue and all in the hopes that I will like it! As a thank you for me being here. And reading stuff. Stuff that I do anyway because you all are awesome and Harry and Draco are awesome and reading is awesome. I don’t know if there is anything more awesome than that, AMIRITE?!?!?

So, I’m going to read Stop All the Clocks and then I’m going to get Glomped and then it will be a big girl. And I’m going to get my shipper card laminated and then no one can take it from me, no ma’am. <3

Comments

[birdsofshore]

\o/ Hooray for you!

I haven't read it either

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I won't tell a soul. 😀

[birdsofshore]

Haha she knows, don't worry. In fact firethesound and I have a bizarre tradition where we draw fanart for birthdays of a fic we haven't actually read. So I have drawn fanart for Stop All the Clocks without having read it :D

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

Omg, that's brilliant! I can only imagine!

[blithelybonny.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, you are in for literally the best treat ever. It's so beyond good. The whole thing. Like even now, years later, when I think about it, I get teary. alfjdal;sfjdsl;kd fjSUCH A GREAT STORY. FTS is a champion.

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I'm excited now that I've set my mind to it! Fluffy fics on standby for after.

[firethesound]

Omg you!! I am flattered and also flailing!!

I will not adore you any less if you decide to give Stop All the Clocks a pass. Not one little bit. But if you have made up your mind about reading it, I will just apologize in advance for the ugly crying. I've been told it's a thing that happens. ::squishes you:: I should be around most of the weekend if you want to yell at me about it. <3

Glompfest! So excited to see what you got too. And excited for you to read it! Having a story written JUST FOR YOU is the best thing ever. :D

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I can do it!! It's just tears. And my heart in a bazillion pieces. But I know it will be sooo good. ;)

I will message you to yell and flail! I'm kind of excited now. That's twisted isn't it?!

[gracerene]

Best of luck! As much as I utterly adore FTS, that's one fic I won't be reading....just reading the summary gives me anxiety, and I've gotten to the point where I'm okay passing on fic. :)

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I'm ok with drawing the line, too, and there are plenty I just know I'll never be able to read. But I can do this one. At least I hope! I still haven't managed to hit the 'Proceed' button yet.

[shiftylinguini.livejournal.com]

Me toooooo *clutches*

[eidheann_writes]

I am completely ♥_♥ for firethesound by default, but Stop All The Clocks is literally one of my fav fics ever (just don't let her show you the "happier follow-up" on her hard drive because it makes everything worse) and it is one of my favorite rereads as well. ♥

Go you! You can do it!

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

I'm ready to join you on the other side! It's going to be worth it, I just know.

Do not tell me of this follow-up story!!

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

You're so damn cute and waaayyy braver than me. I've still not read it and still might not even tho FTS is one of my all time fav authors!! ♥

[kerrilee75.livejournal.com]

Aww, thanks Betsy. I hope I make it through!! FTS is awesome, huh?

[oakstone730.livejournal.com]

It is so good...and so shattering. It is one of those fics that I adored, and I will never read again.

I might.

Maybe I will.

It is like Frayach's writing - beautiful and soulful and shakes you to your soul. And it is okay if you don't read it.


HUGS

[shiftylinguini.livejournal.com]

Aww, good luck! I haven't read that one, and won't be :)

[firethesound]

Omg you!! I am flattered and also flailing!!

I will not adore you any less if you decide to give Stop All the Clocks a pass. Not one little bit. But if you have made up your mind about reading it, I will just apologize in advance for the ugly crying. I've been told it's a thing that happens. ::squishes you:: I should be around most of the weekend if you want to yell at me about it. <3

Glompfest! So excited to see what you got too. And excited for you to read it! Having a story written JUST FOR YOU is the best thing ever. :D