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Joined 03-16-07, id: 1239551, Profile Updated: 08-02-20
Author has written 25 stories for Harry Potter.

I'm an alleged grownup in the US with just enough free time to dabble a little in unexplored corners of JKR's world, and I have the most fun writing Lupin, Tonks, and the Marauders. I generally think of myself as a canon-compliant fic writer, but many of the stories posted here are Lupin/Tonks AU...written as a form of post-DH therapy. (It helped!)

I also have some Marauder-era fics in a series called Light the Corners of My Mind, which can be found at Archive of Our Own/AO3 (look for shimotsuki there); the Warp and Weft AU fics are gradually going up at AO3, too (as will Kaleidoscope once the whole series is complete). You can find most of my Harry Potter fic on my LiveJournal, and some of it is also at -- look for shimotsuki at either site. I'm also in the process of converting my LiveJournal to Dreamwidth (also shimotsuki), but there are a lot of links to update, so this will take some time.

WIP status: Chapter 9 of Kaleidoscope (III): Patterns is in progress! I've been posting chapters about twice a month as I get the older drafts revised and edited and sometimes expanded. but Ch 9 is entirely new content (and I'm swamped at work right now), so it may take a little longer. Hoping to have it posted by mid-August. Meanwhile, if you'd rather read ahead than wait, first drafts of many of the chapters for Part III are posted at my LiveJournal, shimotsuki (look for the "Kaleidoscope" link in the sidebar). They are mostly available at Dreamwidth (shimotsuki) as well, which will be my primary fic journal once I've had a chance to organize it and update my fic links.


Story Chronology
These stories can all be read individually, but they take place in the following sequence:

I. Canon-compliant stories
-- All Will Be In Order (summer before OotP) 6 chapters, 27600 words
-- Kaleidoscope (I): Colours (OotP) 12 chapters, 43700 words
-- Kaleidoscope (II): Mirrors (HBP) 15 chapters, 65100 words
-- Kaleidoscope (III): Patterns (DH) -- WIP; 18 chapters planned

II. Post-war AU stories
-- By a Thread (May 1998) 3 chapters, 7800 words
-- House and Home (May 1998) 1100 words
-- A Matter of Opportunity (May 1998) 2500 words
-- Discovery (May 1998) 420 words
-- Happily Ever After (May 1998) 4800 words
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Support (June 1998) 2 chapters (more to come?), 3600 words
-- Changing Minds (October 1998) 5600 words
-- Losing Things (October 1998) 820 words
-- The Pieces of the Puzzle (December 1998) 940 words
-- First Fruits (March 1999) 1600 words
-- Commemoration (May 1999) 1500 words
-- And to All a Good Night (December 2000) 700 words
-- Confetti (December 2002) 510 words
-- Natural History Lessons (March 2005) 1500 words
-- Independent Research (April or May 2006) 1700 words
-- Centre of Attention (March 2008) 1000 words
-- Family (autumn 2008) 1550 words
-- Wider Horizons (September 2009) 1000 words
-- Inter-House Unity (September 2009) 490 words
-- To Dream, To Wake (December 2009) 490 words
-- Expecto Patronum (September 2011) 1200 words

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Kaleidoscope (III): Patterns reviews
Everything changed in one night when Dumbledore fell. Now the Death Eaters are gaining ground, and Remus and Tonks have to learn whether love is enough to keep them together. (RLNT, Andromeda and Ted, Weasleys, Order members, werewolf OC, and eventually Teddy. Set during DH. Ends *before* the Battle. Sequel to Kaleidoscope (II): Mirrors.)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 30,073 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 7/16 - Published: 4/10 - [Remus L., N. Tonks] Andromeda T.
Kaleidoscope (II): Mirrors reviews
Remus resolves to wait for as long as it takes until Tonks stops imagining herself in love with him; Tonks refuses to give up until Remus lets himself have the love he deserves. The irresistible force meets the immovable object, a million times, and the fight against Voldemort goes on. (RL/NT, Order members, werewolf OCs. Set during HBP. Sequel to Kaleidoscope (I): Colours.)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 65,197 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 6/9/2018 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Support reviews
Remus is finding his place in the world after the war when a request from Kingsley threatens to shake everything up again. RLNT, Kingsley, Hermione. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,663 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 6/21/2017 - Published: 2/19/2012 - Remus L., N. Tonks
The Pieces of the Puzzle reviews
Remus makes a present for Teddy's first Christmas, and repays a debt he's been more than glad to owe. Lupin/Tonks (offstage), Arthur, Molly. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,051 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/11/2016 - Remus L., Molly W., Arthur W. - Complete
Family reviews
Harry and Ginny make a request. Even now, ten years after the war, it's the last thing Remus would ever have imagined. Remus/Tonks, Harry/Ginny, lots of Weasleys. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,550 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 10 - Published: 3/15/2015 - Harry P., Remus L., Ginny W., N. Tonks - Complete
Happily Ever After reviews
Tonks wonders whether she can trust this new happily-ever-after, or whether back-to-normal means that Remus will start to doubt his worth again. Lupin/Tonks, Teddy, Madam Malkin, OCs. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,886 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/17/2014 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
First Fruits reviews
Remus gets a bit of good news from Kingsley just in time for his birthday. Teddy squirms, Nymphadora drops things, and Andromeda looks on, fondly. RL/NT, Andromeda Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,699 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 10 - Published: 3/10/2014 - Remus L., N. Tonks, Andromeda T. - Complete
Expecto Patronum reviews
Remus and Tonks have dinner at the Potters' after seeing Teddy off on the Hogwarts Express. James and Al are full of questions, including one that not even Harry knows the answer to. Remus/Tonks, Harry/Ginny, James, Albus, Lily. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,284 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/4/2013 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Kaleidoscope (I): Colours reviews
Remus Lupin has long believed that love is a luxury beyond his means. Nymphadora Tonks has been too busy proving herself as an Auror to pay any attention to romance. Their strong if unexpected friendship is a source of comfort in difficult times—until it threatens to turn into something more. (Eventual RLNT. Sirius Black, Order members. Set during OotP.)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,066 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 231 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 7/28/2013 - Published: 5/13/2013 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
And to All a Good Night reviews
Teddy starts asking questions about Father Christmas. The answer he gets is completely unexpected. RLNT, Andromeda, Teddy. AU, in the "By A Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 732 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/28/2012 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
All Will Be In Order reviews
The Order of the Phoenix has been recalled. Now Remus Lupin must come to terms with Sirius Black and a friendship disrupted by mistrust and Azkaban. He must learn to work with Molly Weasley, who is terrified of werewolves. It's going to be a long summer.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 26,043 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 66 - Updated: 11/22/2011 - Published: 10/18/2011 - Remus L., Sirius B. - Complete
House and Home reviews
Remus wonders if the post-war world will finally give his little family a chance to make a home of their own. Remus/Tonks, Kingsley, Andromeda. AU, in the "By A Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,019 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/27/2011 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Interhouse Unity reviews
One very excited Teddy Lupin meets the Sorting Hat. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse; follows right after "Wider Horizons."
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 516 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/5/2011 - Teddy L. - Complete
Discovery reviews
First, May brought a battle, and a victory that cost much. But now it has brought something else. RL/NT. AU, in the "By A Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 358 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/27/2011 - N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete
Confetti reviews
Remus is almost ready to ring in the New Year when he notices that something is missing. Remus/Tonks, Teddy, George. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 463 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/11/2011 - Remus L., Teddy L. - Complete
Losing Things reviews
Remus finds he's been losing things lately, but that may not be so terrible after all. RL/NT, Teddy. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 729 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/9/2010 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Independent Research reviews
Remus knew that Teddy had been doing some reading about magical creatures - so he really shouldn't have been surprised when the questions started. RL/NT, Teddy. AU, in the "By A Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,612 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/10/2010 - Remus L., Teddy L. - Complete
To Dream, To Wake reviews
One cold night, Remus has a vivid dream. RL/NT. AU, in the "By A Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 424 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/5/2010 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Wider Horizons reviews
It is the first of September, 2009, and Teddy Lupin is leaving for Hogwarts. Remus/Tonks, Teddy, Andromeda, Harry and family. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 983 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/31/2009 - N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete
Natural History Lessons reviews
Remus's birthday is a day for lessons: Teddy studies birds, Remus studies Teddy, and Tonks studies Remus. RLNT, Teddy. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,431 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 8 - Published: 3/10/2009 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Changing Minds reviews
The members of the Order of the Phoenix finally receive the thanks they deserve, but Remus finds that Harry is much more optimistic about the prospects for change in the wizarding world than he is. Remus/Tonks, Harry. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,162 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 7 - Published: 11/19/2008 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Centre of Attention reviews
Teddy has plans for Remus on his birthday. They involve fireworks and dreadful nautical puns. And a trombone. Remus/Tonks, Teddy, Andromeda. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,011 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 9 - Published: 7/31/2008 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
A Matter of Opportunity reviews
Remus is worried about Teddy, but Tonks is worried about Remus, and circumstances lead her to try something she's never done before. She can only hope they are ready for it. RLNT. AU, in the "By a Thread" ficverse.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,564 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/10/2008 - N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete
Commemoration reviews
It is the first of May, 1999. Most of the wizarding world will mark an anniversary tomorrow. But for the Tonks-Lupin family, tonight is the time for looking back...and looking forward. AU. RLNT, Andromeda, Teddy. Sequel to "By a Thread," but stands alone.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,506 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/1/2008 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
By a Thread reviews
After the final battle, Remus Lupin has a choice to make - with a little help from some old friends. Remus/Tonks, Lily/James, Sirius, Andromeda, Poppy Pomfrey, Dumbledore. DH spoilers; AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,505 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 204 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 2/1/2008 - Published: 1/19/2008 - N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete