Sam the Storyteller
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Cartographer's Craft
Title: Cartographer's Craft
Rating: Between PG and R depending on chapter.
Summary: In the summer after Harry's sixth year, Harry and Remus uncover a section of the Marauder's Map which has been hidden for the past twenty years, releasing a carbon copy of sixteen-year-old Sirius Black from its depths. As they prepare for the impending war, Sirius must find a place for himself in this new world, Harry must find a way to destroy Voldemort, and Remus must face his own past while trying to build a tenuous future with Tonks. PG through R rating, RL/NT, RW/HG, HP/SB. Post-HBP, contains extensive spoilers.
Author's Notes: Judy has written a companion piece to CC, "Come Write Me Down", which explores the backstory of Sirius and Ellis Graveworthy's relationship. Probably best read it after finishing CC, but it's a splendid story and quite a nice coda to the fic.

First Posted: 2004(?).
Revised Posting: 7/05 - 9/05


Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 1 )
10th-Jul-2005 04:53 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 6; PG-13.
Cartographer's Craft
Please note that some things in earlier chapters have been altered slightly, because as someone rightly pointed out, Harry did promise Dumbledore not to tell anyone but Ron and Hermione about the horcruxes. I'm planning to have him stretch that promise a little, but at this point I've rewritten slightly; Remus and Tonks are now aware that Harry has a secret, but not what it is.

Also, please note that the rating has changed for this chapter.


Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 6 )

Endnote: "Deo non fortuna / hinc mihi salus" is a combination of two RL mottoes, one for the Peverel family and one for the proper Peverells. In an interesting twist, I also located the Pettigrew family motto, which translates to "Nothing without the sun".

Chapter 7
10th-Jul-2005 04:45 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 14; PG.
Cartographer's Craft
A quick pause for announcements...

I need to say some brief thank-yous; [info]bluejeans07 and [info]theropicus introduced to me the idea of the Founders corresponding to the four tarot suits, and they deserve credit; in addition, [info]pinkfinity has been a reliable and helpful sounding-board.

And I wanted to say to those who are beta'ing as they go, thank you -- I appreciate your comments and questions.

Also, if you'd like to know what Fourteen Back actually looks like, you can see screenshots of a simulation here.

Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 14 )
10th-Jul-2005 04:41 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 18; PG-13.
Cartographer's Craft
I ought to have credited last time, but I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Sirius Black Vocational Counseling poll, particularly [info]yahtzee63 who came up with the whole BATMAN! idea in the first place.

Also, [info]musesfool, you and I are braintwins today, what with the curling-up-with-Padfoot thing and the Healer thing and all. *makes eye-to-eye gesture*


Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 18 )
10th-Jul-2005 04:39 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 20; PG-13.
Cartographer's Craft
Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 20 )

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A few notes on this chapter...

The Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey does exist and my description of its exterior is accurate as far as my knowledge goes. The interior layout of the magical "twin" of the chapel is not accurate to the chapel and crypt as it is now or has ever been.

While researching crypt architecture for this chapter, I stumbled across the Kaisergruft in Vienna, which is where the inspiration for the Crypt King came from.


Fans of Black Books: Yes. It was intentional. :D
10th-Jul-2005 04:37 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 22; PG.
Cartographer's Craft
Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 22 )

End Note: [info]sanura did a neat illustration of the scene in the Gaunt family crypt from chapter 20, which you can find here. I especially like the random vertebrae in the corner. :D

Special thanks to [info]metallumai for coming up with the Roc's Nest title.


Chapter 23
10th-Jul-2005 04:35 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 24; PG-13.
Cartographer's Craft
Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 24 )

Note: Another illustration! [info]bluejeans07 drew Young and Old Sirius, reflecting each other in the map. Which is interesting, since chapter 25 is very much about reflections, mirror images, and the contrast between what was and what will be. If you'd like to leave feedback for it, btw, please do so here.

Chapter 25
10th-Jul-2005 04:32 pm - Cartographer's Craft, Ch. 27; Pg-13.
Cartographer's Craft
From here on out, spoilers may be assumed; read at your own risk. I will not be putting spoiler warnings on my fics after today, though I will designate new fics as post- or pre-HBP.

Cartographer's Craft, Chapter 27 )
10th-Jul-2005 04:13 pm - Cartographer's Craft, The Epilogue
Cartographer's Craft
PLEASE NOTE: Do not read the Epilogue until you have read the new Chapter 43, posted directly below this. The Epilogue is completely optional and merely explains what happened after the end of Cartographer's Craft.

Cartographer's Craft: The Epilogue )
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