One chapter in and I can already tell I’m about to go on a journey. Your writing is just beautiful.
‘She can’t blame him for vanishing, though she does wish - not for the first time in her life - that he’d at least let her vanish with him.’ - This line is heartbreaking.
‘An invisible hand covers hers on the thestral. He gives her fingers a gentle squeeze. She stills, and thinks about boarding a train.’ - I like that he’s still there for her even if he really doesn’t want to be there because of those pesky reporters. Feels like a non-committal though. Suspect it’s a point of contention for Ginny maybe? Be there or don’t be there.
‘She makes a mental note to write to Tom about her new friend Colin as soon as she gets chance.’ - So many fics have her be completely isolated in her first year. The fact that she had at least one friend and Tom still happened just makes it so much more devastating.
Great start. Really eager to read more. Orchard was the first fanfic I read upon my return to the fandom in January, and it kickstarted my passion for Hinny fics. Also read the room at the top of the house and that just solidified my need to dive into your longer works.
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iJiminy on Chapter 1 Tue 24 Feb 2026 08:23PM UTC
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