His name is Kier Warden, pureblood, white as fucking snow with big blue eyes and an arrogant tilt to his chin. He’s got soft blonde curls and a winning smile, straight white teeth. He’s perfect for the Wizengamot, the picture of abashed contrition whenever anyone turns to look at him. “Sorry, Mr Potter,” he says. “I don’t know what came over me.” Except Harry knows. Because he heard the low murmur right before Warden bit him, the foul insult followed by the open disdain. He bit Harry because he can’t stand that the Wizarding world loves someone who isn’t perfectly white. He can’t take the way the Wizarding world seemingly worships the ground Harry walks on. Kier Warden hates him, that’s why he bit him.
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Author’s Note: It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege to have read and been able to remix hephaestiions’s fic, It’s You. The atmosphere of that fic stuck with me when I read it and I couldn’t get it out of my head. I had so many ideas about where I wanted to take this fic but by the time I got to the end, it felt like this fic was complete. It has been a pleasure to dip my toes into your world, hephaestiions. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it. I wanted to address the “racism” tag in this fic. It refers to the way certain characters in this fic view poc characters as less than. Also, since werewolves in the HP world are considered outcasts, there’s a moment in the fic where there’s discussion of whether a poc werewolf is classified as “Beast” or “Being.” The whole fic deals with POC werewolf Harry trying to navigate a racist society. That said, Harry in this fic is mixed race, Latine/Indian. Because I am a white-passing latine, born in the US, I had the help of my two sensitivity readers, L and S. I am immensely grateful for their insights on this story. I would also like to thank S, the amazing beta who read over this piece and helped me whip this fic into shape. I appreciate all your comments and all your help. Lastly, I’d like to thank the mods of this exchange. Remixes are my jam and I am so glad that you guys brought this fest back this year.
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Mod Note: While we would always encourage reading the fic which inspired a remix, you shouldn’t feel you have to do so. It’s OK to just dive straight into the remix!
I had the pleasure of remixing It’s You, a wonderful and intriguing story that I highly recommend. As for my fic, it wouldn’t be what it is without the help of @fantalfand@laudh8. Thank you for your insights. And thanks also to @the-sinking-ship for the beta ♥️
Y'all Ana is a magnificent writer, full of nuance and love. This is an amazing fic that’s taut and full of tension and absolutely gorgeous. It’s Youby@ohdrarry is such a stellar fic as well. Both fics go so well together while still being masterpieces on their own.
His name is Kier Warden, pureblood, white as fucking snow with big blue eyes and an arrogant tilt to his chin. He’s got soft blonde curls and a winning smile, straight white teeth. He’s perfect for the Wizengamot, the picture of abashed contrition whenever anyone turns to look at him. “Sorry, Mr Potter,” he says. “I don’t know what came over me.” Except Harry knows. Because he heard the low murmur right before Warden bit him, the foul insult followed by the open disdain. He bit Harry because he can’t stand that the Wizarding world loves someone who isn’t perfectly white. He can’t take the way the Wizarding world seemingly worships the ground Harry walks on. Kier Warden hates him, that’s why he bit him.
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Author’s Note: It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege to have read and been able to remix hephaestiions’s fic, It’s You. The atmosphere of that fic stuck with me when I read it and I couldn’t get it out of my head. I had so many ideas about where I wanted to take this fic but by the time I got to the end, it felt like this fic was complete. It has been a pleasure to dip my toes into your world, hephaestiions. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it. I wanted to address the “racism” tag in this fic. It refers to the way certain characters in this fic view poc characters as less than. Also, since werewolves in the HP world are considered outcasts, there’s a moment in the fic where there’s discussion of whether a poc werewolf is classified as “Beast” or “Being.” The whole fic deals with POC werewolf Harry trying to navigate a racist society. That said, Harry in this fic is mixed race, Latine/Indian. Because I am a white-passing latine, born in the US, I had the help of my two sensitivity readers, L and S. I am immensely grateful for their insights on this story. I would also like to thank S, the amazing beta who read over this piece and helped me whip this fic into shape. I appreciate all your comments and all your help. Lastly, I’d like to thank the mods of this exchange. Remixes are my jam and I am so glad that you guys brought this fest back this year.
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Mod Note: While we would always encourage reading the fic which inspired a remix, you shouldn’t feel you have to do so. It’s OK to just dive straight into the remix!
I had the pleasure of remixing It’s You, a wonderful and intriguing story that I highly recommend. As for my fic, it wouldn’t be what it is without the help of @fantalfand@laudh8. Thank you for your insights. And thanks also to @the-sinking-ship for the beta ♥️
