The Legacy by Keira Marcos

[keiramarcos]

Title: The Legacy
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairings: James Potter/Lily Potter, Sirius Black/OFC, Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
Rating: R (violence, language, adult themes)
Betas: Jilly James & Ladyholder
Word Count: 61,067
Author's Note: Please be aware that the casting section might contain what you would consider spoilers as there is a non-canon character that makes a surprise appearance in the first five chapters of the story. I'd recommend waiting until you're ready to read the sixth chapter before checking out the casting page if you want to be spoiler free.

Summary: James Potter took his family into hiding abroad when the prophecy was revealed. Hidden for nearly seven years, the Potters come home when it's announced that Tom Riddle has been captured. Their return brings changes to magical Britain that no one is prepared for.

 

Comments

[elikiros]

Wonderful! This story is simply perfect, like any story you write may be any different! I don't know how many times I've already read it, because I always go back, and every time I find out new nuances: I like a good worldbuilding story, and since I can't stand Dumbledore, his bashing is always a winner with me! I appreciate a good and cunning Lucius and his coaching Harry (and James' exasperation in this reagard makes me giggle), 'cause real life it's not black and white, but infinite shades of grey, so I prefer a Harry who's not monochromatic and therefore more real. I like the OCs too, the descriptions of their Houses traits given by the King are really intriguing. I'd like to see where you would bring all these characters, how do you plan to make them evolve. And this is NOT a request on my part, but mere hope, because as always your works are precious gifts just as they are. Thank you.

[itsjustgwen]

Such a treat to read a new story by Keira! Really enjoyed this.

The Legacy

[tentrees]

Love the story to date and will await any continuation with bated breath.

Love the Dumbledore bashing as it portrays him, correctly in my opinion, not as evil but obsessed with his own world view and his own legend and failing to take into account the human element. He also disregards women. A failing that many men from the last century had. Though why he did this in the face of hundreds of wand wielding witches around him remains a question.

Love James and Lily being proactive and getting away from the battle. He who runs away can gather their strength, take stock, access the situation and rebuild for round two.