Penname: melakem [Contact] Real name: melissa decker
Member Since: 07/31/2007
Membership status: Member
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forty-three, mother of four, wife of one, reads too much.
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Kiddie Kare for Hogwarts Teachers by Alexannah Rated: FG - Family Guidance starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Welcome to Hogwarts’ own Day Care Centre. Please take a seat, and I’ll be with you as soon as I’ve stopped Severus and Albus throwing blocks. Poppy, sand isn’t a food, and Minerva, nor is paint. No, I don’t think Sybill likes the taste either …
Categories: Hallowed Halls > From Diagon Alley to Hogwarts
Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Argus Filch, Hermione Granger, Rubeus Hagrid, Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood, Draco Malfoy, Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley
Genres: Mystery
Time Period: None
Warnings: Alternate Universe, Minor Fluff
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2141 Read Count: 488
[Report This] Published: 12/03/2006 Updated: 12/03/2006
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 12/30/2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Discovery

This is really funny!  I loved it and would like to read the rest if you finish it.  (I followed the random story link, but will have to go back and see how long ago you published it.  It really is a great premise!)

A Sweet Christmas by willowwand Rated: MT - Mature Themes starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 13]
Summary: Ron was fixated on her lips...
Categories: The Broomshed > Drabbles
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drabble
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: Willowwand's Drabbles
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 109 Read Count: 1546
[Report This] Published: 12/10/2006 Updated: 12/10/2006
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 02/27/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I've always loved candy canes.  Now I'm going to think about this everytime I eat them.  I'm not sure if that's good or not, laughing.  Great little piece!

Connection by spidergirl Rated: MT - Mature Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 6]
Summary: A drabble, in response to the prompt "Glow"

Ron's musings about his first time making love to Hermione.
Categories: The Broomshed > Drabbles
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drabble
Time Period: None
Warnings: Strong Sexual Content
Series: Spidergirl's Drabbles and Ficlets Collection.
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 268 Read Count: 764
[Report This] Published: 12/15/2006 Updated: 12/15/2006
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 01/25/2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Sigh, I always love SpiderGirl stories!  This is lovely.  Just lovely.

Author's Response: Aww, thank you so much!

Summary: After a week away on Ministry business, will Arthur survive his arrival home?
Categories: Bad Moon Rising > War and Peace
Characters: Arthur Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Molly Weasley
Genres: Comedy, Fluff
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2857 Read Count: 234
[Report This] Published: 12/18/2006 Updated: 12/18/2006
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 03/07/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Hello!  What a wonderful little tale!  I loved it.  You've perfectly captured the heart of a stay-at-home momma and the stresses that can build up into too much to handle!  Arthur is a lovely husband.  (The twins antics for the week brought a big smile and more than a few laughs!)

Click... Whirr... by thesteppyone Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Hermione wakes up not quite knowing where she is. But one thing is comforting, Ron and Harry are arguing. Not normally something that would be a comfort, but at least they were there with her, all still alive.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley
Genres: General
Time Period: None
Warnings: Strong Language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2702 Read Count: 1134
[Report This] Published: 12/22/2006 Updated: 12/22/2006
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 04/11/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Nicely done.  I especially liked Ron seeing that Hermione was awake, but not mentioning it to Harry.  And the Click...Whirr of the machines was a nice reminder that we were in a muggle hospital room.  Hospitals seem so quiet, but, spend the night alone in a room, and you realize how many small noises there are in the background of the general hush.

Maybe it Should Hurt More by illem Rated: MT - Mature Themes [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Sometimes pretending is the only way to survive.
Categories: The Broomshed > Dark Side
Characters: Charlie Weasley
Genres: Drama, Erotica, Mystery
Time Period: None
Warnings: Alternate Universe, Angst
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5067 Read Count: 592
[Report This] Published: 12/23/2006 Updated: 03/07/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 08/01/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I wish this had been continued.  It's an intriguing bit of work, and I'm a huge Charlie Weasley fan.

Balance by modestyrabnott Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstar [Reviews - 5]
Summary: So much has changed for us, Ron thought. There was a time when he thought of her as just a friend. He couldn’t fully remember it, because his feelings had become more complicated than that a very long time ago.

Summer at the Burrow, and a special night for Ron and Hermione.

**Written as a sequel to Boxcar, but may be enjoyed separately.
Categories: Hallowed Halls > Vacant Rooms
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Comedy, Fluff, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2391 Read Count: 1388
[Report This] Published: 01/14/2007 Updated: 01/14/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 03/01/2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I really enjoyed this.  Hermione asking, "Come off it, Ronald.  You think I can't charm a banner to hang?", was a great laugh! 

The Knight of the Rose by SophiaMaria Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 47]
Summary: What does a woman do when her young lover finds the love of his life...again? Can she find the nobility of heart to let him go? This is a story of young love, of lustful love, and of sacrificial love.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Eternity
Characters: OFC
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fluff, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Contains Spoiler for HBP, Minor Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 43956 Read Count: 6090
[Report This] Published: 01/14/2007 Updated: 03/25/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 07/11/2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

This is a fun story, so far.  I'm looking forward to finishing it.  (I'll admit to reading too quickly and getting Stephan and Sebastian mixed up.  I was reading along thinking, How can he get married if he's already married?  That'll teach me not to pay enough attention to details!)

It's kind of refreshing to see an author who's not afraid to refer to the un-PC prejudice of days gone by.  Just because it wasn't nice or pretty doesn't mean it didn't exist.  (My own mother-in-law, with whom I had a wonderful relationship until her death, told her son that she'd rather he brought home anyone but a Catholic.  Lucky for all of us, she changed her tune when she met me and my huge Catholic family!  smiling)



Author's Response:

I'm glad you're enjoying it.  I admit that it can be a bit confusing if you don't read closely.  I liked how JRK addressed many prejudices in her writing, and I tried to reflect them in this story.  Unfortunately, they never seem to go away, they just re-emerge in different forms.  

 

Let me know what you think when you finish the story!

One Last Chance by The Muskmelons Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 34]
Summary: In one day...Ron's whole life, if Hermione can manage to change things the second time around that is.

Narrated from Ron and Hermione's PoV alternately.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Time Period: None
Warnings: Angst, Het
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 36474 Read Count: 11436
[Report This] Published: 01/31/2007 Updated: 07/01/2008
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 09/18/2008 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

This is so zany.  I'd lose my mind trying to keep track of myself if I were Hermione.  And if I were Ron, I'd think she HAD lost her mind!  I love it!  (And I'm getting anxious for an update.  How do you keep it all straight in your head as you're writing?  Strong work, though.)

Forever Autumn by alloy Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Now is the winter of our discontent, George reflects on his brother's relationship with a certain muggleborn witch
Categories: Hallowed Halls > From Diagon Alley to Hogwarts
Characters: George Weasley, Ginny Weasley
Genres: Tragedy
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1056 Read Count: 688
[Report This] Published: 03/07/2007 Updated: 03/07/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/10/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Forever Autumn

I just loved this!  It was terribly sweet.  The idea that this intended prank was also such a true gift that it couldn't be given to Ron while he was dating someone just makes me smile as it warms my heart.  (I think I'm not putting my thoughts into words very well, but hope it comes across as intended.)  It was beautiful.

Cryptograph by mapleandmahogany Rated: MT - Mature Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 20]
Summary: Past Featured Story Ron cracks Hermione's secret code and figures out what she really wants.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Fluff, Mystery, Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: Het, Minor Fluff, Strong Language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2502 Read Count: 4081
[Report This] Published: 03/12/2007 Updated: 03/12/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 03/02/2008 Title: Chapter 1: Cryptograph

I've always thought this was such a sexy story.  In fact, the first time I read it, I was having trouble sleeping anyway and ended up staying up til all hours of the night working out anagrams for myself, my babies, my husband and even ex-boyfriends.  (bah!  the best I came up with was "i am remedial kisser"!  laughing, that stunk!)

Cocky Little Fellow by alloy Rated: GP - General Public starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 6]
Summary: At Muggle University Hermione receives an unusual visitor.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Drabbles
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Comedy
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 259 Read Count: 990
[Report This] Published: 03/13/2007 Updated: 03/13/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 06/09/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Cocky Little Fellow

That was sweet and funny, both!  Thanks for sharing it!

Learning Curve by deenas Rated: MT - Mature Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 7]
Summary: What are Ron and Harry's thoughts about their various sexual learning curves? Join Harry and Ron as they give us a glimpse into their lives...
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley
Genres: Fluff, General
Time Period: None
Warnings: Contains Spoiler for HBP, Strong Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4623 Read Count: 2773
[Report This] Published: 03/20/2007 Updated: 04/27/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 06/29/2009 Title: Chapter 2: Underneath It All

I'm so glad to find another of your stories!  You have a great style.  This particular tale is a great concept.  It's sweet and sexy at the same time!

Transparent by Ozma_katiebell Rated: RT - Restricted Themes starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Ron can't get his mind off that see-thru shower curtain.
Categories: The Broomshed > Drabbles
Characters: Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Genres: Drabble
Time Period: None
Warnings: Masturbation
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 288 Read Count: 657
[Report This] Published: 04/16/2007 Updated: 04/16/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 01/23/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is a sexy and clever piece of work.  Nice job!

As Long as You’re Mine by gububba Rated: FG13 - Family Guidance13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Year seven story starting just before Bill’s wedding. Ginny knows that the trio is leaving and has a decision to make. She is just not going to wait and let Harry walk out of her life.
Categories: Remains of the Day > Leaving Feast
Characters: Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley
Genres: Romance
Time Period: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5194 Read Count: 962
[Report This] Published: 05/01/2007 Updated: 06/15/2007
Reviewer: melakem Signed
Date: 05/25/2009 Title: Chapter 1: As Long as You’re Mine: Chapter 1

This came up in random story tonight.  It's quite good.  I especially like Charlie.  Pity you didn't finish it.  I'd love to have read the rest!