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REC: The Friar's Calling (Multiple characters, Gen)
Title: The Friar's Calling
Author: chthonya
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: The Fat Friar, Sir Cadogan, Ignatia Wildsmith, OCs, Gen
Fandom: Harry Potter
Summary: Long before the Statute of Secrecy, when Kings still sought counsel from wizards and scholars debated magic at the great centres of learning, England seethed as her nobles struggled to check the power of the King - and one young friar found his new path taking an unexpected turn.
Why you should read this ...
This makes for a very refreshing read - not only is it gen, but it features a unique perspective and time period. Although I can't comment on the accuracy of the historical setting, it is quaint and differentiated enough from modern Hogwarts to make you feel like you've gone back in time. The Fat Friar's journey from young wizard to ghost is enjoyable and the author provides a reasonable explanation for why he would have ended up as a ghost.
Another wonderful bit of this story is how the author manages to flesh out very minor characters and bring them to life in a way that makes the scene and setting of the story much richer with their lives and history.
Author: chthonya
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: The Fat Friar, Sir Cadogan, Ignatia Wildsmith, OCs, Gen
Fandom: Harry Potter
Summary: Long before the Statute of Secrecy, when Kings still sought counsel from wizards and scholars debated magic at the great centres of learning, England seethed as her nobles struggled to check the power of the King - and one young friar found his new path taking an unexpected turn.
Why you should read this ...
This makes for a very refreshing read - not only is it gen, but it features a unique perspective and time period. Although I can't comment on the accuracy of the historical setting, it is quaint and differentiated enough from modern Hogwarts to make you feel like you've gone back in time. The Fat Friar's journey from young wizard to ghost is enjoyable and the author provides a reasonable explanation for why he would have ended up as a ghost.
Another wonderful bit of this story is how the author manages to flesh out very minor characters and bring them to life in a way that makes the scene and setting of the story much richer with their lives and history.