Quote:drakensis wrote:Qualified Third rec. On one hand, it's an unrepentant, one-sided bash fic that has wizarding society, Malfoy, Ron, and (to a lesser extent) Dumbledore as the punching bags. On the other, it's undeniably funny, and the author has mastered the "voice" of each character in a way you usually don't see in fanfic. I find the character bashing is easily overlooked, and wizard society bashing is ignorable/amusing. I am also mildly surprised and pleased to see Dumbledore that is not evil, and that has not made any stupid comments about the "greater good".
Seconding the recommendation of Gorgon.
Ultimately, while it's quite good, there's enough bashing in it to make me idly wish for a scene where Dumbledore crashes onto the scene to kidnap Harry back to the Dursleys, accompanied by a half-dozen terminator-esque golems with Gatling guns and an evil Ron piloting a mecha that Dumbledore created for him, if only to wipe the smug of Illya's face for a bit.