Penname: melakem [Contact] Real name: melissa decker
Member Since: 07/31/2007
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forty-three, mother of four, wife of one, reads too much.
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Control by saraek Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 5]
Summary: A moment of comfort turns into much more for Ron and Hermione.. who really has the control?
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Erotica, PWP
Time Period: None
Warnings: Strong Sexual Content, Strong Language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2973 Read Count: 1982
[Report This] Published: 09/21/2005 Updated: 09/21/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 01/11/2009 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

Wow.  That was incredibly sexy.  Nice work.

Not Quite Midnight by saraek Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Hermione rings in the New Year in the most unexpected way.
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Erotica, PWP
Time Period: None
Warnings: Strong Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3398 Read Count: 1502
[Report This] Published: 09/25/2005 Updated: 09/25/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 07/01/2009 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

Fanning self,  Whew!  I think I just got a new favorite holiday!

Frost by lardencelover Rated: MT - Mature Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Ron should have known that the hardest person to save Harry from was himself; Harry-Ron; Post-War.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Eternity
Characters: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley
Genres: Trio, General, Drama, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Slash
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 7263 Read Count: 358
[Report This] Published: 10/05/2005 Updated: 10/05/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 08/26/2008 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

This is just such a wonderful story.  I have loved frost, anywhere really, but especially on windows, since I was very small.  I love the patterns, I love the icy color of it, I love the way it feels and the way it tastes.  And now, I love the way you've used the imagery of it for this tale.

When Ron fiddles around with the frost, when he thinks of Harry and tries to contemplate his own thoughts, I can feel the same obsessive interest I felt as a child.  I like the way frost simply is, it just exists because it does, and I like the way Harry's and Ron's feelings for eachother seem to mirror that.  As you've written them, they simply belong together because they exist.

Very nicely done.  I'm not a fan of slash smut, but read slash occasionally if the relationships are well done.  Something about your description led me in, and I'm so glad it did.  You've created a tender, loving, matter-of-fact relationship where gender is unimportant.  Just like life.  Thank you.  I'll be adding this to my favorites list.  (And thanks, too, for giving me a middle of the day oppurtunity to think of how nice it is to spoon in bed with my husband!)

Dublin by lardencelover Rated: FG - Family Guidance starstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Following the final battle with Voldemort, Harry and Ron go to Dublin by way of a retreat as Harry deals with the loss of his friends, home and most of all, his purpose in life. Harry-Ron; Post-War.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Eternity
Characters: Seamus Finnigan, Neville Longbottom, Remus Lupin, Harry Potter, Rufus Scrimgeour, Ron Weasley
Genres: General, Drama, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Slash
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 4381 Read Count: 399
[Report This] Published: 10/05/2005 Updated: 10/05/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 08/12/2008 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

This was incredibly touching.  I saw it under the random story heading on the main page, and nearly didn't follow it, because I expected slash smut.  (But, I did anyway, because I'm a sucker for Ireland.  smiling)

I'm so glad I did follow it.  I'm not a slash smut fan, but I am a fan of relationships, and I don't care what the genders of the players are, so long as the relationship is well written.  You've done a beautiful job here.  You could change Ron and Harry to two girls, a boy and a girl, or even two genderless rocks, and the story would still hold the same emotional weight.  I'm impressed at how much you drew me in and made me fall in love with these two, how badly I wanted things to heal and go well between them.  Very strong work.

More Than Memories by Bluerain Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 498]
Summary: Past Featured StoryA night that starts out inflicting the pain and horror of war ends in a way Ron had never expected. A story of love that stands the test of time, and of a passion undeniable, even in the face of heart-wrenching betrayal. Written pre-HBP and is now AU :)
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drama, Erotica, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Angst, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
Series: More Than Memories
Chapters: 26 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 122649 Read Count: 238736
[Report This] Published: 10/06/2005 Updated: 06/12/2009
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 06/16/2009 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25

Thank you, thank you, thank you so very much for the update!  Honestly, it's made my month!  By happy coincidence, over the last few weeks, I reread all of the chapters you had posted.  When I got to the end, I was sad to think there was no more.  Then came the notice of the update!

I was so giddy I actually had to wait until I could read it properly.  Then, when I did read it, I was so giddy I had to settle down before I could review it!  It's taken me a few days, because every time I read it, I'd get all giddy again!

Now, that I've settled a bit, let me just say how much I love your Weasley siblings!  They remind me of a pack of labrador puppies, all about the fun and falling all over eachother in their very physical affection for eachother.  The relationship between Ron and Ginny is especially sweet to read.  (I'm crossing my fingers that someday she and Harry are able to have their own happily-ever-after.  In fact, I count on it.)

This may have been a filler chapter in your eyes, but it was very important to have that, don't you think?  It makes the storyline flow well.  I have faith that Ron and Hermione will come to have confidence in their relationship sometime soon.  The emotions are all there, all they need is the trust in eachother.

Thank you again!  Squee!  I just love each and every character as you've written them in this tale!

Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 06/01/2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24

I've been spending my time re-reading this wonderful tale.  I'll be so sad when I reach the end of the next chapter and there is no more.  I've never stopped crossing my fingers that you'll finish it someday, though.  And, I think, (only think, mind you,) that this is the first time I caught Hermione's thoughts about a critical problem with the protection spell that she was working on, and the fact that she'd just have to live with the repercussions.  That, combined with her telling Ron that she loves him enough to die for....Well - you've just set my brain clicking in a whole new direction!  And Ron saying the same thing back was just heartbreaking.  I think all of your readers already know that he's looking that possibility in the face.  Oh!  I'm off to the next/last chapter.  Thank you!

Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 08/05/2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26

I love this chapter!  The emotional depth between Ron and Hermione is as obvious as the sexual attraction. 

The first part of the chapter is especially brilliant.  I love it when you write all the boys together, and having Ginny along only made it more fun.  Having her down a shot for the description of each brother's wife was inspired!  They'll never stop wondering!  Thanks so very much for sharing your writing!

With Him by Redblaze Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 9]
Summary: It's the eve of the final battle. . . Can Ron and Hermione find each other before it's too late?
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Erotica
Time Period: None
Warnings: Angst, Het, Hurt/Comfort, Strong Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7135 Read Count: 2750
[Report This] Published: 10/09/2005 Updated: 10/09/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/11/2009 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

sigh.  It was perfect.  Their strong feelings and desires came through loud and clear.  And I loved Hermione saying that it would be wonderful to have the luxury of a pregnancy scare in a few weeks.

Heart to Break by tqpannie Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstar [Reviews - 9]
Summary: On Hermione's birthday she and Ron resolve the tension between them.
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drama, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Strong Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4668 Read Count: 4296
[Report This] Published: 10/22/2005 Updated: 10/22/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/26/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter the first

I'm certain I've read this before.  I don't have any excuse for why I wouldn't have reviewed, (unless I read it on a different site and did review!  smile)  I enjoyed it very much.  the idea of having to choose between Mr. Right and Prince Charming is a nice premise.  (Anguishing in real life, but nice for a story!)  I like that Hermione was strong enough to admit to Robert that she just didn't love him the most.  And I really like the idea that there wasn't anything wrong with Robert other than the fact that he wasn't Ron.

Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/26/2009 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter the second

It's lovely to see this from Ron's point of view.  I enjoyed him wondering about the fireworks.  That was sweet!

Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/26/2009 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter the first

Sigh.  Oh, I loved the last line, "You can have this heart to break."  I'm sure she won't do that, but what a trusting offer.  (Every time I read a Harry Potter story where character says, "I shouldn't have done/said that", it makes me think of Hagrid and I laugh every time!)

Naming Pig by Fionnabhair Rated: GP - General Public [Reviews - 1]
Summary: Why Ron let Ginny name his owl.
Categories: Hallowed Halls > From Diagon Alley to Hogwarts
Characters: Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley
Genres: Fluff
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1093 Read Count: 372
[Report This] Published: 10/23/2005 Updated: 10/23/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 11/27/2008 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

I like this!  I got it from the Random Story and am so glad I followed the link instead of going to bed as I originally intended.  This is sweet and funny, too.  I especially love the last line!

The Hat Trick by Icarus Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 [Reviews - 2]
Summary: : Quidditch. Corruption. Ex-Cannons coach Ron Weasley knows far too much. Two years ago he was caught between his career and his girlfriend. Now he has another hard choice to make. The definition of a 'hat trick' in gambling: a risky, high-stakes bet.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Ron Weasley
Genres: Drama
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10980 Read Count: 346
[Report This] Published: 10/26/2005 Updated: 10/26/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 11/15/2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Begining

This is an intriguing little piece.  Bits of the premise make me think of Pete Rose and his little gambling scandal.  (I don't think he got a fair shake.  He never bet against his own team.)  I like your Ron, he's very straight up.  I'm off to the next chapter to see how you've wrapped this up.

Author's Response: Ah, very observant of you. In fact, I had Pete Rose in mind when I wrote it. I don\'t believe he got a fair shake either. I always suspected there was much more beneath the surface of that situation.

Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 11/15/2008 Title: Chapter 2: Epilogue

Nice.  I'll take that for a happy ending.  It's pretty well written, but feels like it should have been fleshed out into more chapters.  I wish we'd gotten a more clear idea of just what Ron blew the whistle on.  Still, I enjoyed it quite a bit, thanks!

Author's Response: You know, I never meant for this piece to be published outside my website. It was uploaded for me by friends here. It\'s as close to a happy ending as we\'ll see. ;) \r\n\r\nThe sense of incompleteness has to do with the fact that this was just an additional scene written for those who asked in LJ, rather than any genuine addition to the series. I\'m glad you enjoyed it, but I\'m contemplating pulling it from the Quidditch Pitch. \r\n

Wine and Brownies by tqpannie Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Hermione's moping. Wine, Brownies, and Ron make her feel Better
Categories: The Broomshed > Erotic Couplings
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Erotica
Time Period: None
Warnings: Het, Strong Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2646 Read Count: 833
[Report This] Published: 10/29/2005 Updated: 10/29/2005
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 09/12/2008 Title: Chapter 1: One Shot

Heavens.  I think I have the vapours!