Sapientia Et Veritas, Et Non

[lolitics_meme]

"Today is born the seventh one
Born of woman the seventh son
And he in turn of a seventh son
He has the power to heal
He has the gift of the second sight
He is the chosen one
So it shall be written
So it shall be done"

You might've guessed it: We are on the 7th prompt post. Hurray!
And although seven is "the most magical number there is", the rules for

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Ladies of the House (1/3)

[anonymous]

This became a lot less cracky and amusing than I intended. Frowny feminist business, I blame thee. Decided to post it anyway, hope somebody enjoys it. XD

by Alexandra Hawes, for Lipstick Ninja - Britain's leading feminist blog

In this week's edition of our Gender Equality on Screen series, we take a critical look at current developments in The House of Commons and chat to a few of the shows most prominent female cast members, most importantly to the fantastic Katherine O'Connor, who's played Harriet Harman, the current Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Shadow Secretary for International Development, for nearly 30 years

Ladies of the House (2/3)

[anonymous]

Her mother Madeleine dropped out of the limelight shortly after leaving the role of Margaret Thatcher, but will do a guest appearance on THoC if required, provided her health allows it at the age of 85. "I wasn't at school, thankfully, when she began to gain fame for the role. The character was so hated, and back then people could barely separate actors from their characters. She thought about leaving the series a couple of times

Ladies of the House (3/3)

[anonymous]

A couple of days after meeting O'Connor and Harris, I end up running into a young actress at a North London houseparty of a mutual friend, who says she's really happy with her role as a new backbencher MP in THoC. However, she doesn't want her name mentioned, as, she explains, "my character is going to be embroiled in a bit of a scandal. That's all I can say, and nothing else

Re: Ladies of the House (3/3)

[anonymous]

Great edition to this universe! YAY CAROLINE/EMIL ON THE ASTRAL PLANE. Thatcher being Harriet's mother makes my brain hurt in a really good way. I love how you pointed out that the show is trying to reflect real life and not sweeten it for some reason. MAKES THIS MADNESS MORE NOBLE, IDK.

WHY ISN'T THIS REALLLLLLLL

Re: Ladies of the House (3/3)

[anonymous]

I like what you did with Maggie, anon, I couldn't face that aspect of it myself. Her being Harriet's mum - fantastic! Bloody marvellous AU all round!

Re: Ladies of the House (3/3) - OP

[anonymous]

omg, Thatcher & Harman as mother and daughter, anon you are amazing! :D I love the meta-ishness of it all. And Benjamin so suits EMil. It's kind of cuddly. xD

Re: Ladies of the House (2/3)

[anonymous]

oh so good! brill to see more HBICs on the meme!