Fanfic yes or no and why?

[Amy Z]

Penny wrote:
> 
> I don't have any problem with the notion that I'm "tainting" my 
views of
> canon.  I really haven't, as yet, ever *sworn* that some particular
> tidbit was canon & have it turn out to be fanon instead.  I can keep
> track of it all fairly well in my head I think.  Maybe I'm just
> flattering myself, but I do think it's possible to keep the two
> universes separate.  

Me too, mostly.  I think where I'm most vulnerable wouldn't be 
specific facts, but more subtle assumptions, like the belief (common 
in fanon) that Draco is abused by his father, wears designer clothes, 
and/or is an excellent student.  All three are such believable 
extrapolations that I can see myself starting to assume that they're 
true of canon Draco, when in fact we don't know any of these things 
from canon.  In my experience, though, Cassie's right--a good read 
through canon is enough to clear out any fanon accumulations.  I don't 
know if I'll take a long break from fanfic before OoP comes out, but 
when the time comes near, I'll read through 1-4 again in 
order--I'll probably have time to read all 4 while standing in line 
for OoP . . . <g>

How are you doing, Penny?  Any impatient wiggles from Baby L?

Amy Z

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