Ohh, I remember this piece, and it's just as shiver-worthy the second time. I agree, absolutely fantastic, both deep and just kick-ass cool.
Why the scenario hasn't been further explored... well, I'd presume just because it's obviously hinted, but still takes place in a different world. What I love about the Potter!verse is the magic, not the reality of it all. (But I'm not big on AUs in general.) Also, I can only speak for myself, but as an Austrian citizen I have no desire to keep occupying myself with WWII more than I really have to (and it's rubbed in your face constantly if you live here). I figure it's too dark a setting for many people to traipse around in for fun - which is after all what fanfiction / fanart is about for most. I agree with shiv here: Not because it makes Draco look bad, but because it's people's families. Lastly, many writers might want to avoid the role of the "moral educator" that could come with writing war and destruction.
Am I contradicting myself here, praising the art, then dismissing the comparison? :o You know, I obviously enjoy the aesthetic parallel, because I'm one morbid f*ck ;), and I'd be all over Distress and romance during a wartime fall and winter in your style. I could probably even enjoy reading such a story if it was credibly written and not overly "teach-y". I'd be really hesitant though to draw or write it myself.
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Date: 2010-07-23 08:35 am (UTC)Why the scenario hasn't been further explored... well, I'd presume just because it's obviously hinted, but still takes place in a different world. What I love about the Potter!verse is the magic, not the reality of it all. (But I'm not big on AUs in general.)
Also, I can only speak for myself, but as an Austrian citizen I have no desire to keep occupying myself with WWII more than I really have to (and it's rubbed in your face constantly if you live here). I figure it's too dark a setting for many people to traipse around in for fun - which is after all what fanfiction / fanart is about for most. I agree with shiv here: Not because it makes Draco look bad, but because it's people's families.
Lastly, many writers might want to avoid the role of the "moral educator" that could come with writing war and destruction.
Am I contradicting myself here, praising the art, then dismissing the comparison? :o You know, I obviously enjoy the aesthetic parallel, because I'm one morbid f*ck ;), and I'd be all over Distress and romance during a wartime fall and winter in your style. I could probably even enjoy reading such a story if it was credibly written and not overly "teach-y". I'd be really hesitant though to draw or write it myself.