Reviews for Playing the Hero
morgyp04 chapter 3 . 6/29
when I read the warning for this chapter I was scared it was going to be James or Lily trying to pressure the other but knowing what actually happened is worse and way more heart breaking
Melfoy4193 chapter 5 . 3/31
This story was adorable! And so well written you have a talent
Tinatin chapter 5 . 11/4/2019
This was an absolutely fantastic MASTERPIECE! And I'm so shocked at how good it was and how its genius unexpectedly hit me splat in the face cause it only got better and better with each chapter! wow I'm still under impression and the moment I finished it I went back to the very beginning and read my favorite parts all over again!

It is just the kind of story I love. It's very meaty, full and delicious in relationship department. It has this palpable chemistry and pull between James and Lily that's so obvious and attractive, it's super hot and sensual and also angsty in the best way. And it's so satisfying, you don't often have stories that set up conflict, attraction and build up and the climax of it all is just extremely satisfying!

The characterization is beautiful and I just loved, loved, loved how James wasn't a pushover for Lily (such a famous annoying trope for too many fics). Lily having to work for it only makes for a better story!

The scenes were so well-written. That scene where James sobs in Lily's arms and almost 'relapses' back to her but still holds himself back was such perfection. It was the mix of very sexy and very angsty and it's honestly the best mix! And to think by that time the fic has already solidified in my eyes as a masterpiece but when this happened I almost whistled, like, well dayum!

And then the little details that only make storytelling so much more colorful. Like for example when they have sex in the train compartment and James is angry at Lily and cold towards her so the only change in his attire is that his trousers were zipped down, meanwhile Lily is ready to give herself to him fully so she's fully dishevelled and splayed out for him. Just this description and mental image is already powerful enough to convey the message of the scene. Or the galleon that James wordlessly and without looking gives up for Emmeline after his disaster date. It's small things like these that elevate the story further.

Anyway, I think I've bored you enough with so much rambling and I could probably go on and on about every little detail I absolutely loved about this so I'll just say that this was truly phenomenal and I had a damn good time reading it so THANK YOU!
N chapter 5 . 1/9/2019
Hi there! I just finished reading the fanfic and I really like how you capture the character’s personality. I also like you writing style. Just wanted to say I liked your fanfic and you should definitely write more. ;)
AMProngs chapter 5 . 12/3/2018
Thank you for this wonderful story!
Aidni chapter 4 . 3/19/2018
Margaret Thatcher?
AustenNi chapter 5 . 2/9/2018
I really liked tgis story! cobgrats!
Jb chapter 5 . 10/10/2017
Second time reading it, and still love it!
Windfall chapter 5 . 5/16/2017
Thank you for writing this. While I was, I confess, secretly and a mite sadistically hoping Lily is actually rejected in the last still, I loved how you portrayed every character; especially Peter.

Slightly afraid but not quite yet a absolute bastard, having his own strengths and quirks; this is one of the best portrayals he has been given.

Non OC-SI with Sirius was refreshing, and while I disliked Dumbledore's indulgence towards Snape a bit, I found everything else near-impeccable.
Windfall chapter 1 . 4/4/2017
That was arousing as hell.

Heart-in-the-throat depressing, made me want to bawl off in a toilet somewhere, but arousing as hell.

You are a fucking brilliant writer.
Pheli chapter 3 . 2/26/2017
I'm really lucky that i didnt have to wait one year ;)
Pheli chapter 2 . 2/26/2017
Oh I love it!
I always enjoy a smutty story but at the same time I cant wait for them to have a real talk.
I hope that there will be more Interaction of the boys in the next chapter, because i really liked Sirius' cryptic explanation of dogs and birds :)
And i wonder, how often does someone add a cat's hair into the polyjuice potion? :D
Pheli chapter 1 . 2/26/2017
This was intense :)
I like your writing and I'll finish reading this story tonight :D
stagndoeforever chapter 1 . 10/26/2016
Really like this short story. More please!
Stella741 chapter 5 . 9/19/2016
I absolutely loved it ! Raw, passionate, intense and heart breaking, just woah. It was bloody brilliant ! I hope inspiration and hard working skill never leave you so you can keep gifting the world with pearls like this 3
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