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Kalimac · 12-31-2003, 05:19 PM

Bill - actually, that's technically impossible, since Harry Potter is not an outside character in his own world. Canon Stu is, of course, another question, though I'd argue that Harry has enough flaws (tendency to fly off the handle, to jump into things and make huge mistakes, etc - which excuse him from that definition [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]). Canon Sue turns up a lot - Eowyn gets hit with it a lot, unfortunately.

Daisy - I'm sending you a PM, hope that's OK. (I didn't want to go on too long about one particular type of story, since I don't want to make the mods frown).

12-31-2003, 05:19 PM	#36
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Bill - actually, that's technically impossible, since Harry Potter is not an outside character in his own world. Canon Stu is, of course, another question, though I'd argue that Harry has enough flaws (tendency to fly off the handle, to jump into things and make huge mistakes, etc - which excuse him from that definition [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]). Canon Sue turns up a lot - Eowyn gets hit with it a lot, unfortunately. Daisy - I'm sending you a PM, hope that's OK. (I didn't want to go on too long about one particular type of story, since I don't want to make the mods frown). __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.