DowagerInTraininghide bio
 Author has written 18 stories for Downton Abbey, Tomb Raider, West Wing, and Uncharted series. Known as Dowagerintraining both here and on Tumblr. UK born, relocated to NZ in Jan 2018, work as high school maths teacher on the South Island (West Coast). Husband writes on here as Spike368 First love: Other interests: My fics are: feminist, lgbtq* friendly, neuro-atypical aware, sometimes smutty, sometimes conversation heavy, often political, description rich, Cannon Compliant Disclosure: I am able bodied, straight, cis, white, married/monogomous, female (pronouns she/her/hers) but trying to think better, bigger and wider. Call me out if I stumble. It's how we learn. |
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Winter's First Flurry by JamesLuver reviews
Like it did almost any time it came, the snow snuck up on them unexpectedly, in the dark of night. When John opened the curtains on the grey December morning, he raised his eyebrows and whistled.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,561 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 2 - Published: Nov 30, 2017 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
What It Hath Cost by mille libri reviews
Bates and Anna's road to happiness has already had more than its share of bumps; his arrest and what comes of it is only the next test of their love. Short vignettes covering on- and offscreen scenes in their romance; sequel to "For This Love."
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 119 - Words: 94,212 - Reviews: 666 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 67 - Updated: Nov 20, 2017 - Published: Apr 13, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
The Basis of Any Great Love by drobin reviews
This is a series of moments, both on-screen and off, portraying the thoughts and conversations of the characters. Canon, beginning S1E1. Will mainly revolve around Anna/Bates, but will include other canonical pairings as well. Will begin with a T rating but will probably change to M later on.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 27,620 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 23 - Updated: May 6, 2016 - Published: Mar 2, 2015 - Matthew C., Mary C., J. Bates, Anna S.
Back by Kuri333 reviews
After eighteen months away from her, he's back.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,922 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 14 - Updated: Nov 14, 2015 - Published: Oct 31, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
Our Gentle Sin by fuzzydream archive reviews
"If we have to leave here, if we have to leave the country, we are going to be together." AU from S2E6.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,070 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 30 - Updated: Nov 6, 2015 - Published: Oct 19, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates]
Dare to Dream by mr-and-mrs-bates reviews
Spoiler Warning for Series 6, episode 4. This was just my interpretation of what went on in Bates head when Anna rushed off to London with Lady Mary in the middle of the night and his reaction to the news upon her return.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,179 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Oct 18, 2015 - Published: Oct 18, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Wedding night by Kuri333 reviews
They had not planned for it, a surprise gift: time for themselves, finally on their own. [Series 2, episode 8]
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,478 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 9 - Updated: Oct 12, 2015 - Published: Sep 17, 2015 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Discovered by mr-and-mrs-bates reviews
Based on a prompt by Terriejane "AU in which Branson casually opens the pantry only to find Bates and Anna snogging behind the door. They all look at each other, and he shrugs, pulling the door closed and leaving without a word."
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,271 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 4 - Published: Oct 2, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
No Man Can Regret Loving by Eady of Old reviews
"No man can regret loving... as I have loved you." He'd spoken the words before he knew the true meaning of regret.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 39 - Words: 94,260 - Reviews: 459 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 62 - Updated: Sep 20, 2015 - Published: Jan 2, 2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Couple Next Door by fuzzydream archive reviews
"If Lord Grantham and his daughter could accept these people into their bedrooms to dress and undress them, I wasn't going to complain about them being our neighbours."
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,511 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: Sep 16, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Letting Go by JamesLuver reviews
It's both the proudest and most difficult day of John Bates' life.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,385 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: Sep 13, 2015 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
You by fuzzydream archive reviews
Another month passed, and you weren't there yet. Slight Series 6 spoilers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,165 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: Aug 30, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Nothing is More Articulate by JamesLuver reviews
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but Anna thinks a kiss is worth a thousand more.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,778 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 9 - Updated: Aug 28, 2015 - Published: Aug 20, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Valet's Holiday by Eady of Old reviews
When Lord Grantham's shaving brush goes missing, Bates must travel into Ripon to find a replacement.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,859 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: Aug 16, 2015 - Robert C., J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
The Right Wedding by JamesLuver reviews
The question comes as she sits at the little table she uses for work.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,834 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 6 - Published: Aug 2, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Bates, My Dear Fellow by Eady of Old reviews
"Don't worry, Bates. I gave a false name. No one will know I was here."
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,714 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Published: Jun 19, 2015 - Robert C., J. Bates - Complete
Living in the Aftermath by Eady of Old reviews
In the aftermath of their most recent troubles, Anna notices that her husband has become more protective of her than ever.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,922 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 4 - Published: Apr 13, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
A Meeting at Night by Lynn Saunders reviews
Amorous meetings at night. Chapter 1: A wedding night. Chapter 2: A homecoming.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,523 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 11 - Updated: Apr 3, 2015 - Published: Mar 8, 2015 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Unspeakable Sin by precibus reviews
*spoilers for S4, AU from S4E3 onwards* "Suppose you're with child, what will you do then?" "I'll kill myself." The unthinkable has happened: weeks on from the concert, Anna realises that her greatest fear has come true. (M rated and trigger warning). Winner of a Highclere Award for best AU Period Anna/Bates story
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 33,076 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 78 - Updated: Mar 22, 2015 - Published: Nov 17, 2013 - Isobel C., E. Hughes, J. Bates, Anna S.
Solace by JamesLuver reviews
S02E05. After Vera's visit, Anna needs some reassurance that John is hers and hers alone. Prompted by anon on Tumblr.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,011 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 3 - Published: Feb 25, 2013 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Disturbance in the Night by Phoenix-Talon reviews
Mr. Bates gets a visitor one night. Takes place in season 1, 2-parter, smut-ish. Mature content.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,352 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 9 - Updated: Jan 16, 2013 - Published: Jan 5, 2013 - Anna S., J. Bates
Miracle by fuzzydream archive reviews
A new event brings some changes into the lives of Mr and Mrs Bates. Spoilers for S3.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,666 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 26 - Updated: Dec 30, 2012 - Published: Dec 2, 2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
The Garter by Phoenix-Talon reviews
For an anon's prompt, 'Anna shows Bates the true meaning of the phrase, 'you naughty girl'.' Mature content.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,397 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 4 - Published: Dec 17, 2012 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
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West Wing: Chief of Staff reviews
When President Andrea Wyatt's Chief of Staff collapses suddenly at the White House, it couldn't come at a worse time. Mid Terms are approaching, her allies are scattered across the world and there are few people she can turn to. Toby has a suggestion though... perhaps it's time Josh Lyman returned to active political duty. Sequel to "I Found My Man", 8 years later. Large cast.
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,912 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 26 - Updated: Dec 23, 2019 - Published: Nov 3, 2019 - Toby Z., Josh L., Ainsley H.
I Found My Guy reviews
Toby Ziegler, Professor of Politics at Columbia University, is approached by a familiar young man with an interesting question. A short conversation will lead to a hugely important decision to be made for Josh Lyman, and all the old gang will be needed to pull this off... Rated T for later themes and possible language. Features Toby, Josh, Donna and OC (Billy S3 I&I)
West Wing - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 24 - Words: 55,342 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 43 - Updated: Nov 3, 2019 - Published: Jan 18, 2019 - Toby Z., Josh L., Donna M., OC - Complete
The Auction reviews
At a private auction of the goods pertaining to the estate of Mr Henry Williams, son of the late Dr Henry Walton Jones (Indiana to his friends), Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan make a new acquaintance, Lady Lara Croft, who is wearing a striking and eye catching piece of jewellery..
Crossover - Tomb Raider & Uncharted series - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,561 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 17 - Updated: Jan 24, 2019 - Published: Jan 11, 2019 - Lara Croft, Chloe F., Nathan D., V. Sullivan
The Wedding reviews
Sequel to The Question. Mr Moseley and Phyllis Baxter finally tie the knot. A simple little feel good tale. The Downton Wedding that should have been, but never quite was. Cannon compliant.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,184 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: Jun 3, 2018 - [P. Baxter, Molesley] Cora C., J. Bates
A Long Needed Summer Holiday reviews
It's now eight years since the Bates first visited Mr Mason and five years since the Christmas time birth of their second child at Downton Abbey. In the summer of 1934, John Bates and his wife Anna are called upon to return the favour of loving care to the Masons, who arrive for a holiday at the Gull's Nest in Whitby in need of some rest and relaxation...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,160 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 15 - Updated: Jun 3, 2018 - Published: Jul 31, 2016 - J. Bates, Anna S., Mrs Patmore
The Question reviews
It's the beginning of the Christmas Holidays and Mr Moseley is preparing to return to the Abbey after finishing the school term. He has much to celebrate and hopes to have more to celebrate, hopefully after asking one long overdue and extremely important question...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,135 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: May 27, 2018 - Molesley, P. Baxter - Complete
Coming Clean reviews
After Mr Bates is arrested (CS S2) Anna is left with a lot of explaining to do, to Mrs Hughes, Mr Carson and Lord Grantham. It's time for the housemaid to 'fess up and let everyone know that she is now Anna May Bates!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,764 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Published: Apr 2, 2018 - E. Hughes, Anna S.
Out Of Season reviews
Violet needs to take a trip to London, and asks Edith to accompany her. A whole month in London, away from her sisters, at Grantham House, with her beloved Grandmother and all the delights of the city to entertain her. Edith can't think of anything better, until she hears that Patrick might be in town too... (OC Patrick Crawley and James Crawley)
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,785 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Sep 23, 2017 - Published: Sep 9, 2017 - Violet C., Edith C., OC
A Long Needed Christmas Holiday reviews
Sequel to 'A Long Needed Holiday'. 3 Years after their visit to Mr Mason's farm, the Bates family are invited to join the Masons for Christmas at Yew Tree Farm. Rated K for now. Might go up later.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 38,730 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 21 - Updated: Apr 9, 2016 - Published: Oct 16, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Isobel C. - Complete
Anna's Ghost reviews
Anna doesn't believe in ghosts, and refuses to be scared by Daisy before her walk back to the cottage on Hallowe'en. John won't be home until late, but she's certain she will be fine. But when she's all alone back at the cottage, she hears a scratching noise, and a sudden eerie wail...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,194 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: Nov 1, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
Written Desires reviews
eady-of-old gave me the idea for this fic on Tumblr. John and Anna are reunited after his release from prison, but the cottage is not ready! Anna longs to find a way around their separation. John has other ideas, and begins writing secret notes to Anna during his copious free time. It's not M yet, but it will be... DISCLAIMER DA is not mine but it is fun to borrow!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 10,953 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 16 - Updated: Oct 25, 2015 - Published: Aug 27, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
By The Fire reviews
John and Anna snuggle up together in front of the fire at their cottage. Unapologetic fluffy smut!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,918 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 2 - Published: Oct 20, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] - Complete
The Funeral reviews
In 1955, Anna attends the funeral of her beloved husband. Her friends and family are there to support her as she thinks through her memories of the man she loved and everything they shared in their life together.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,769 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: Oct 20, 2015 - [Anna S., J. Bates] Mary C. - Complete
The Favourite Granddaughter reviews
Violet and Edith have always been close. Ever since Edith was a little girl. Small snippet scenes from Edith and Violet's relationship during Edith's childhood. DISCLAIMER I don't own Downton Abbey but it is fun to borrow!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,753 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: Aug 26, 2015 - Violet C., Edith C. - Complete
Letters Home reviews
Mr Bates has to go away to London, and Anna doesn't want him to go. Little does she know he's left a few surprises behind for her to find while he's away... (Set between seasons 3-4)
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,287 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 3 - Published: Aug 25, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
A long needed holiday reviews
The strain is taking its toll on Anna's health and the Bates' marriage. Bates longs to be able to take her away, but where could they go? Daisy has the unlikely answer! Rated M from chapter 8! Set sometime post season 4. DISCLAIMER: Downton Abbey is not mine, but it is fun to borrow!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 29,571 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 23 - Updated: Aug 19, 2015 - Published: Aug 14, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
First Night at the Cottage reviews
Sequel to 'Anna's Nightdress' in response to a request from a reviewer. John and Anna enjoy their first night together at the cottage, with a surprise for each other in store. Disclaimer: I don't own Downton Abbey but it is fun to borrow Oh, and I'm not kidding about the M this time. Y'all seemed to like my fluff/smut mixture ;)
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,023 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 4 - Published: Aug 13, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
Anna's Nightdress reviews
Anna has always envied Lady Mary's beautiful clothes and is delighted to receive a gift of a beautiful nightgown, which she intends to embroider herself. And after meeting Lord Grantham's new valet, Mr Bates, she knows there is only one man she ever wants to see her wearing it. Rated M for Chapter 5! DISCLAIMER: I do not own Downton Abbey, but it is fun to borrow!
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,159 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 6 - Published: Aug 13, 2015 - [J. Bates, Anna S.] - Complete
