Three dollars and some change

I discovered Inevitable by chance, reading one of your drabbles. When I read it was a AB/HP crossover my first thought was "yeah, right". In my mind, both universes were incompatible by definition. However, as I started to read, Inevitable turned absolutely addictive. I spent a full night and part of the following day reading up until chapter 57 in one sitting. I simply refused to back down. I had to read it all, no pauses, no interferences.

I was amazed and pleased at the discovery of Inevitable. I come from a fandom where quality has plummeted to the abyss, so reading your fic had me squealing in delight. You just hadn't merged both universes, you had done it with grace and quality, and managed to do it respecting both worlds. The characters are IC as far as I can say, the style is fluid, catching, and the very clever plot and its twist keeps the reader panting, clinging to the chair, desperate for more. I'm not a native speaker, as you probably guessed by now, so I cannot comment on your grammar.

Since then, I check every day for updates, or the derivative works produced for your own universe. Through Inevitable I discovered your writing, which is really excellent, and a few little jewels as "Different Eyes", "Twenty One Years", or "Switchback". Thus, I'm surprised that someone could have hinted the proverbial "you suck".

Usually, I'm a very harsh critic, and when I read about someone complaining about critiques or flames, I usually scowl, because in 90% of the cases, the perceived "flame" or critique is in fact CC. In the fandom I come from originally, reviews doesn't equals quality, just hits mere popularity. However, in your case, I can say without a doubt that if you received such a critique, it was undeserved. I am going to say something that have always made me raise my eyebrows when I read other people's comments about critiques, but in this case, it hits the nail in the head: it's a question of jealousy, in this case. And it's 100% true, since a real dose of CC never comes without real advice and true help to improve. It sounds as if you haven't got any in this case.

Your fic is popular because it's good, so good that you've spoiled my taste for other AB/HP crossovers. Inevitable is the standard I use when I read them, and though I don't doubt there are good works out there (the proof are the very good ficlets written by watcher457 and other few works I've found), most don't stand a chance when compared with yours.

I don't attempt flattery here, you don't need it. Your work speaks for itself, so don't pay attention, unless they give real advice.

Good luck, may inspiration be with you, and keep the magnificent job.