Obscure & British Commentfest 2014

[lost_spook]

Welcome to the Obscure & British comment fest II! This is a comment fest for any small(ish) British fandom and open to any kind of fanwork.

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Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[hyarrowen]

The Kommandant had taken the oath to the Fuhrer. But within that oath, Karl had done what he saw as a higher duty: to act as an officer of the Wehrmacht should. And he'd succeeded for the most part: he'd kept all those turbulent boys safe in their grim castle, though now and then one would burrow or leap or play-act his way to freedom

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[hyarrowen]

Thank-you!- and it really must have been a nightmarish time for decent men caught between duties. I'm fairly sure the Kommandant's wife was a comfort to him after the war, and made him see how little chance he had of changing history, and how many lives he saved at the castle, because with Major Mohn in charge? OMG.

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[kindkit]

That was awesome, thank you! This feels like it could have come from an episode that just never made it to air.

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[hyarrowen]

Thank-you - I'm glad you like it, and especially that you think it rings true! And thank-you for the prompt. I saw that series so many years ago and loved it, and it's still fresh in my memory, and the Kommandant most of all.

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[liadtbunny]

Wonderful, with the Kommandant exactly in character. Thanks for posting:)

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[hyarrowen]

Thank-you - I saw the series mumble-mumble years ago, but the Kommandant is the most memorable character for me; I'm pleased you think I got him right!

Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[liadtbunny]

You have a good memory! I think he came into his own at the end of series 2.

Re: Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[hyarrowen]

The second series helped get me through double Physics first thing on Monday mornings, so I have fond memories of it. But I really must order the box set and do a full re-watch; it'll be interesting to see just how much I do remember. Next pay-day, I think!

Re: Re: Colditz, 1970s series, shortfic

[liadtbunny]

Blimey, physics must have been bad! You won't be wasting your money:)