FIC: Mark

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Title: Mark
Author: kellychambliss
Characters: McGonagall
Rating: PG
Prompt: From woldy: The scene with the lit wands raised to salute Dumbles, from Minerva's POV. I'd also love to hear if there is backstory to that gesture in the context of Minerva's life.
Summary: Minerva and the thousand points of light

Comments

[lyras]

Very powerful. There's some wonderful phrasing here; I particularly liked this bit:

...Albus Dumbledore, now a broken heap of bones and beard and hope surrounded by the children who will do most of the dying this time.

In the film, I view this scene either as very moving or completely random, but you have definitely helped to keep the scales on "moving". Thank you.

[kellychambliss]

Thanks, lyras! I agree that the scene in the film can easily read as trite, but I ended up deciding that the actors' expressions redeem it, especially McG and Pomfrey.

[vegablack62]

I like this world-weary Minerva, knowing what's to come and preparing herself for it.

[kellychambliss]

Thank you ~~ I know I'd be weary, too, after three wars!

[werewolfsfan]

I am unutterably moved by this story and the tower of strength that is Minerva McGonagall.

[kellychambliss]

Thank you! That's really high praise; I appreciate it.

[fudgieko]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Your characterization is so spot on. I was really touched by your story.

[kellychambliss]

Thanks so much; I'm glad it came across as touching and not overdone.

[velvetmouse]

oh, this is just lovely *sniffle* I love how tired Minerva is, really feeling the weight of everything, and yet still pushing forward because there's nothing else to do.

[kellychambliss]

Thanks, velvetmouse; this is how I see many of those old-school, WWII-era Brits -- they push on no matter what.