Let me introduce myself: I am me. You can call me whatever you want. I've gone through a lot of names over the past four years. Most commonly, you'll hear me referred to as Medi, but don't be surprised to see Alethia, Megan, or something different variations as well.

I am a young woman with an interesting viewpoint on life—interesting in that it varies greatly from the common opinion in the United States, and particularly in the South, where I live. Edenton is a small town in North Carolina that has a strange population of people. If you visited, you would see everyone from conservative white gentlemen who regularly attend church and still refer to blacks by offensive names to an unusually high number of high school students who are quite comfortable professing their alternative sexualities and religions to the population. I love my town, even if I could live without the more intolerant of them. I love my town so much that one of my top choices for college (Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland) is in a town almost identical to it. Only Edenton is better, because it used to be the capital of North Carolina in colonial times.

Let's walk through this "interesting viewpoint" I claim to have, shall we? Let's start with sexuality. I am pansexual. It's kind of like being bisexual, only I feel like I have to make the distinction of accepting gender-queer individuals—those who deviate from standard gender equations and do not accept the labels of female and male. I have no problem having the "bisexual" label either, since I used to believe I was in middle school. It's better than being called "half-gay"—especially when you find out the other person is not joking.

I am a feminist. I'm not one of those feminist who feel the need to put down the males in order to further the female population—that's not feminism, that's misandry. Feminism is the belief that women are on an equal level with men—not above or below them, not in front of or behind them, but beside them.

I am a liberal libertarian who has massive respect for most political groups, until it comes to trampling the rights of the minority in order to further the traditions of the majority. I support the Democratic nominees, because their campaigns are closest to what I hope for the U.S. to achieve, however falsely they might be presenting their selves. In the 2008 Presidential election, I support Barack Obama.

I also believe that polyamory and polygamy are perfectly fine as long as all parties have consented happily to them. I support the idea of government-sanctioned same-sex marriage, or (more favourably) there should be no government-sanctioned marriage at all. I am pro-choice. Guns should be moderately controlled. I am socially liberal and fiscally moderate.

Religion is a subject of mine that could, perhaps, baffle quite a few people. I think the closest organized religion that can come close to fully encompassing my beliefs has to be Wicca. There's a lot more to them than that, I'm afraid. I believe that if you believe it will happen, it will come true for you. If a Christian believes in Heaven and Hell and that they have lived a fruitful life devoted to God, then they will go to Heaven. Conversely, I don't believe it means that all of the people that Christian considers sinners will go to Hell, because your beliefs can't influence another person's life, unless that person believes it as well. (I use Christianity, because most people are at least familiar with it, not to bash the religion.) Like I said, it's mind-boggling.

I am a heritage mutt, because I have Cherokee, English, Italian, and Welsh blood running through my veins. I'm not big on heritage much, but it's an interesting fact I thought I could share.

I am in love with literature of all kinds. I love creative writing. In fact, one ambition of mine is to become an accomplished writer. I love it when authors create a connection between the readers and their characters, as well as beautiful imagery (when the description is not so much as to bore the reader to death). I also have a deep appreciation and love for Nature and all of Her creations; the destruction of such beauty tears me apart for all of the lives ruined.

I find the symbolism of serpents and spiders fascinating, but I would never touch them in reality. Rottweilers scare me too. I'm a coward when it comes to them. I would, however, love to cuddle kittens and smaller dogs. When I become independent after college, the first things I want to get are kittens and puppies. I love all kinds of music, but my favourite types are those I can dance to, such as powerpop and electronica, as well as 80s music. Give me some 80s music to listen to and I'm a happy little turtle. I am obsessed with Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I read and write fan-fiction for these fandoms, as well as a few others. I adore fandom clichés.

As the owner of this journal, I reserve the right to spam my friends list with pointless points, including memes and quizzes. If I have posted an image outside of a cut that has enlarged your friends list, please feel free to ask me to put it behind a cut as long as you would do the same for me.

WARNING: All stories are written by an underaged teenager. Please do not read if you are uncomfortable with that and/or like to abide by the law.


( Drabbles )

Ficlets and Fics
The Key to January - Daphne Greengrass, Moaning Myrtle [G]
a hazy shade of winter - Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw [G]
counterglow - Neville Longbottom [G]
the smell of hospitals in the desert - Neville Longbottom [G]
The February Baptism - Daphne Greengrass, various others [PG]
DID I? - Nymphadora Tonks [PG]
Out of Nothing (Comes Nothing) - Moaning Myrtle [PG]
Cross My Heart - Harry, Lily [PG]
Silent Lullaby - Narcissa/Tonks [R]
Bloody Aphrodisiac - Tom/Hermione [NC-17]***
Forevermore - Draco/Harry [NC-17]
Submission - Rowena/Helga [NC-17]
Bittersweet Liaisons - Narcissa/Lily [NC-17]
Castigating Bellatrix - Voldemort/Bellatrix, Nagini/Bellatrix [NC-17]
Comfort Food - Dobby/Harry/Winky [NC-17]
A Lesson to Be Learned - The Giant Squid/Ron [NC-17]
Payback is a Bitch, but Revenge is Sweet - Draco/Harry [NC-17]

Payback is a Bitch, but Revenge is Sweet II: The Vixen Remix - Draco/Harry [NC-17]
Chapters: 1|2|3

Right Kind of Wrong - Draco/Harry [NC-17]
Chapters: 1|2

Potion Gone Wrong - Draco/Harry [PG-13/R]
Chapters: 1

Harry Potter and the Slytherin Prince - Draco/Harry [PG-13/R]
Chapters: 1|2

The Truth Revealed - Draco/Harry [PG-13/R (NC-17 scenes will be posted separately if written)]
Chapters: 0|1|2|3|4

A Bittersweet Romance - Draco/Harry [PG-13/R (NC-17 scenes will be posted separately if written)]***
Chapters: In Progress

***Highly Recommended for Readers

Fandom: [Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gravitation, Gundam Wing, Harry Potter]
Rating: [All ratings are acceptable. WARNING: Please note the author's age and make sure you are comfortable before requesting MA material.]
Character/Pairing Desired:
Element(s) Desired:
Preferred Genre:
Anything else?




seventybyheart: (HP) Bellatrix, Regulus; childhood, family traditions, magical toys.

femgenficathon (old): (HP) McGonagall, Trelawney; "Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom," Merry Browne.

femgenficathon (old): (HP) Hermione; "You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation," Marian Wright Edelman.

omniocular (old): (HP) Harry, Neville, Lavender; Harry is born a girl. Does Voldemort choose the half-blood girl or the pureblood boy?

wizard_trauma (ancient): (HP); Character A (Myrtle) has a low body image. How does this affect his/her life?

wizard_trauma (ancient): (HP); Character A (Tonks) is a paranoid scizophrenic. How does that affect their spouse/partner/family?

( The Big Damn Table of Prompts for fanfic100 )

I claimed Daphne Greengrass (for those of you that don't know, she is a Slytherin in Harry's year) at fanfic100 (which is evident from the Big Damn Table of Prompts that is under the cut above).

As you can see, none of the prompts have yet been completed. If you want me to write a prompt with you in mind, please comment.

Title: Ashes and Wishes
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: AU
Genre: General, Romance
Summary: Harry's life is turned into a parody of Cinderella.
Word Count: 3,741 words
Author’s Note: This was inspired by another fic where someone compared the pumpkin carriages to Transfiguration, which gave me the image of Fairy Godmother!McGonagall.

( Ashes and Wishes )

Title: there in the shadows
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Failing at being scary
Genre: General
Summary: Detention is never fun, but mix in a mysterious Ravenclaw, a couple of defensive Gryffindors, and a few divided Hufflepuffs and it's hell for Quirita Rivers.
Word Count: 1,596
Author’s Note: This is for omniocular's February Challenge: Screen Play. It is meant to draw parallels between Harry Potter and Stephen King's IT.

( there in the shadows, pg-13 )

Title: without the rain
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: AU
Genre: General
Summary: Harry James Potter will never have a normal life, but it can get better.
Word Count: 1,014 words
Author’s Note: This is almost an entire subversion of canon. There is an additional warning that I will not reveal. I will simply apologize in advance for those who do not like, but it is meant to be a surprise to everyone, including the characters. Also there is a direct quote from J. K. Rowling in the form of the prophecy. Sequel to by any other name.

( without the rain, pg )

Now, can we move on from the post-game show and let me watch House? COME ON!

Everyone go ahead and join in on the Feedback Meme. I'm over here.

And join lumos_sorting for extra-feedback from me.

Title: Killing Rufus Scrimgeour
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Dragons, vampires, and cold weather, oh my!
Genre: General
Summary: Rufus Scrimgeour sends Tonks to Romania and she hates him.
Word Count: 2,050 words
Author’s Note: This was for the femgenficathon, but it's very, very late. :|

( Killing Rufus Scrimgeous )

Title: The Chimaera Phenomenon
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG-13 (for now)
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Alternative universe, homosexual and heterosexual relationships, original characters, violence, language, hurt/comfort, minor and major character death, and male and female pregnancy
Genre: Drama/Romance
Summary: It happens when old magic flares open in a young wizard's veins and causes his entire life to change due to a bizarre twist of fate, and it has come to be known as the Chimaera Phenomenon.
Word Count: 1,149 words
Author’s Note: This contains more subversion of canon. Even though it starts in the summer before seventh year, the sixth book will be discounted. Well, not discounted—more like some details will change drastically, like those little parts that have Ginny kissing Harry in them.

( The Chimaera Phenomenon )

Title: by any other name
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Character deaths
Genre: General
Summary: Harry James Potter will never have a normal life.
Word Count: 1,404 words
Author’s Note: This is almost an entire subversion of canon. There is an additional warning that I will not reveal. I will simply apologize in advance for those who do not like, but it is meant to be a surprise to everyone, including the characters. Also there is a direct quote from J. K. Rowling in the form of the prophecy.

( by any other name, PG-13 )

[23:16] thewlisian_afer: lulz, I wrote a little bit of House/Wilson earlier today. I hadn't done that in a long time.
[23:17] caretta: Wow. That's awesome. *high-fives* XD I haven't written House/Wilson at all.
[23:18] thewlisian_afer: Well, I write Wilson lots! I just tend to write gen. Or if I go the shippy route, I use Cameron. Most of the time even my House/Wilson has some Cameron in it.
[23:19] thysiastery: Blasphemy! And you call yourself a Hilson fan! XDDD carettaGod, I hate those pairing names.)
[23:21] thewlisian_afer: Doesn't the House fandom have the most horrible pairing names? XD OMG. Huddy, Hameron, Hilson... gtfo. I'll stick with H/C, H/Cam and H/W if I feel the need to abbreviate, thanks. hahahaha
[23:22] thewlisian_afer: And OMG, Wuddy and Wameron for teh grrlz with Wilson instead of House are even worse. wtf. No. Stoppit.
[23:22] caretta: I just realized if Hameron were Homeron... it would sound such much like 'home run' - IT MUST BE TWU LUV!
[23:23] caretta: so much*
[23:23] thewlisian_afer: lmao
[23:24] thewlisian_afer: Never ever say anything like that around house_cameron. They will not LOL. They will take it seriously and make it their new number one reason why everyone should support their ship.
[23:26] caretta: O_O Oh noez! I swear, it's like the new Harry/Hermione. *dies* and House/Cuddy is like the new Ron/Hermione. The crazy shippers exist with every fandom. XD
[23:29] caretta: ... Wait a minute. Does that make House the new Hermione? XDDDD
[23:30] thewlisian_afer: lulz, IT FITS. THEY ARE BOTH THE MAJOR SUE OF THEIR 'VERSE.
[23:30] caretta: WE MUST SHARE THIS DISCOVERY WITH THE WORLD! WE WILL BE THE NEXT WATSON AND CRICK, I TELL YOU!
[23:31] caretta: *waddles off to post conversation in journal*

House = Hermione. All must bow down before this infallible logic! If House = Hermione, House/Cameron = Hermione/Harry, and House/Cuddy = Hermione/Ron, then that means Harry = Cameron and Ron = Cuddy.

... I should never apply math to fandom ever ever again. XD

Heath Ledger, as most of you have heard from other friends by now, is dead at 28. He was the last member of Hollywood I would have expected to die. He has a young child at home. The Dark Knight is coming out soon. I was looking forward to the movie and my heart fluttered upon hearing his devious tone. Unfortunately, this movie feels like a punch in the gut, because it's been reported as the reason for the insomnia and sleeping pills in the first place. I have a feeling I'd break down into tears each time the Joker appeared on screen.

I'm hoping the death will be ruled accidental, because I cannot see him as a person to commit suicide at all. This has been a fine week for young celebrity deaths.

R.I.P., Heath and Brad.

P.S. I loved you in A Knight's Tale and I've always wanted to see more of your serious roles. You will be missed, by your family and friends, and your fans. ♥

Through utilization of Rowling notebook and the HP Lexicon, I have compiled a possible list of students for Harry's years. These are the names used in fics of mine.

( Class List for '91-'98 )

Title: The February Baptism
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Character deaths
Genre: General
Summary: Daphne relates with her house, her family, and her school.
Word Count: 2,046
Author’s Note: I have a self-made class list from Rowling's notebook, so if you're confused by the names, then that might explain it.

( The February Baptism, PG )

Title: DID I?
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Mental illness
Genre: General
Summary: Tonks suffers with Dissociative Identity Disorder. How does this affect her life?
Word Count: 1,082
Author’s Note: This came from a prompt for wizard_trauma. It came right on the tail of the Myrtle piece and I did not fight such a blessing of inspiration.

( DID I? )

Title: Out of Nothing (Comes Nothing)
Author: Alethia N. M. Black
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Warnings: Character death
Genre: General
Summary: Myrtle deals with puberty and cruelty.
Author's Note: After working on this for days and restarting each time, I came up with the perfect way to tell the tale of Myrtle. Here it is.

( out of nothing (comes nothing) )

Title: the smell of hospitals in the desert
Character(s): Neville Longbottom, Frank and Alice Longbottom, Bill Weasley
Prompt: the smell of hospitals in the desert
Rating: G
Word Count: 417 words
Summary: Neville must move to Egypt to be with his lover.
Author's Notes: I'm not sure whether or not their mental illnesses would make them act this way, but here's what you have. For 7spells.

( the smell of hospitals in the desert (Neville Longbottom) )