Fanfic yes or no and why?

[Rachel Bray]

I have to say the reason why I don't read fanfic is because I have an 
idea in my head how these characters relate to one another from 
JK.  If I read someone else's work (whether it's good writing or not) I 
get flustered and confused because all the sudden some of the 
characters have another personality and that I can't take.

Then there's the slash (correct term?) fic.  The idea of Harry and 
Ron or Lupin and whoever REALLY screws up my "reality" of the 
character.  :-)  Harry and Draco?!  Let's just not go there.

And I also had the same view about Star Wars novels.  The only 
one I read (and did thoroughly enjoy and ended up owning a copy) 
was Splinter of the Mind's Eye.  It's a Luke/Leia adventure that 
happens between Star Wars and Empire.  But it's a rare exception. 
(Also...there's this great scene where Luke slaps her.  I cheer 
every time I read it. ha ha ha)
  
I guess I'm just a faithful canon fan.

I did write a very long story when I was 13 about Simon Le Bon 
(Duran Duran) taking me England to live with him.  But I digress....



Rachel Bray
The Ohio State University
Fees, Deposits and Disbursements

Oh, the thrill of the chase as I soar through the air
With the Snitch up ahead and the wind in my hair
As I draw ever closer, the crowd gives a shout
But then comes a Bludger and I am knocked out.