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[closet_bound]

So, I was thinking, not the most unusual occurance. However, it may not have been the best pursuit in my 27th hour without sleep. Nonetheless, I have a few character related thoughts I would like to share relating to Post-Hogwarts fic.

Comments

[daisy_chan]

I think the OOCness comes from when the author doesn't take those things into account, when they don't think of the experiences the character went through and the consequences that would have on them. When a fic reads like Mad Libs, not defining the character or having them act in a way that is inertly them, that to me is OOC.

As you said, war changes everyone. However, if Death Eater spy!Draco is giggling and skipping through the streets of Diagon Alley the day the war ends, intent on buying a fluffy kitty, I want a good explanation for it. ;p

I generally don't think of future HP fics as being IC or OOC for the reasons you already listed though, but if not conceived and projected clearly, I think of it as just bad writing in general.

[ellie_nor]

I agree completely. Anyone who hasn't changed drastically between the ages of 16 and 26 is, IMO, heading for a nervous breakdown.

[mordyn4]

I'm writing a WiP like this too, so I'll share what works for me. As long as you can explain drastic changes with backstory - the trajectory since Hogwarts - then, we'll follow you. Also, since Post-Hogwarts stories start at the end of this trajectory, you can either give introductory exposition, or fill in with the backstory as you go - that's what I'm doing - and I think it's more fun and digestible that way. I trust the author to explain it eventually.

Cool post, btw. M.

[anoriell]

It matters. And it's nice to see someone bring it up. Thanks for that