"But Harry had eyes only for the man who stood in the largest portrait directly behind the headmaster's chair.  Tears were sliding down from behind the half-moon spectacles into the long silver beard, and the pride and gratitude emanating from him filled Harry with the same balm as phoenix song."

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pg 747, US edition

Since 2003 PhoenixSong.net has been a haven for lovers of quality Harry Potter fanfiction (specifically Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione fanfiction), and we have found that our little corner of the net has become "home" for us as well as our friends.  The site was born out of friendships built upon a foundation of a mutual love of reading, writing fanfiction, and Harry Potter (not necessarily in that order!), and we continue to focus on the relationships that developed because of our interactions within J.K. Rowling's world. Now that the series has come to a close with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, many of our pairings are officially confirmed:  Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione and Remus/Tonks.  However, despite the losses in Deathly Hallows, we have been gifted with even more of this magical world in which to play.  New generations and situations have been revealed, giving even more fuel to light the imaginations of our gifted writers and artists! As PhoenixSong continues to grow and develop, we look forward to bringing you new stories, poetry and artwork.  We welcome here all who value and love the incomparable works of J.K. Rowling.  We hope each of you will be as blessed by the friendships found here as we have been ourselves and invite all of you to share in the creative spirit she has inspired in so many of us through her Harry Potter series.  We're glad you're here! The Founders and Administrative Team of PhoenixSong.net

Current News: New stories/chapters now able to post!!	Posted On: Wednesday 27th May 2009 by Sherylyn
Because Tim (Jeconais) is made of awesome and he's the only one who's likely to be able to fix things when they break... ... as usual All hail Tim, without whom we *literally* wouldn't be able to do much of anything around here!!! Looks like we're back in business, folks!!  Be prepared for new chapters, etc., to now appear!!!

Current News: Are we 'working' yet?	Posted On: Tuesday 26th May 2009 by Jeconais
I would certainly hope so, no matter how old the code base. (And I went ahead and posted Tim's "testing" message just so we'd all remember who's responsible for us being here -- literally!!  ~Sherylyn)

Current News: Have you been wondering about submissions at PhoeixSong? Well, here's part of the answer ;-)

Posted On: Tuesday 19th May 2009 by Sherylyn

Hello all... Several people have emailed in the last few months about when PhoenixSong was going to have submissions again.  Those of you to whom I'm replied have all received similar messages, but spread out over several months' time.  Basically... we'd love to have submissions soon, but virtually all of our staff and betas have just been dealing with all sorts of Real Life Issues, both happy and sad — getting married, deaths in the family... the whole gamut of possibilities! So, prior to us really making an attempt at having submissions sometime within the next few weeks, we have decided that we need help in at least one area before we can go forward with other plans.  Thus... the below info might be something worth checking out.  __________________________________________ HELP WANTED: PhoenixSong currently has multiple openings for beta-readers. Job Description: Since its inception, PhoenixSong has been committed to providing a home for high-quality Harry Potter fanfiction. One of the ways we've accomplished this goal is by "hiring" a staff of volunteer beta-readers, people who work with our authors to edit the stories submitted to the site and make sure they're as error free as possible. Among other things, betas check for canon continuity, fix misspellings and grammar errors, help reword awkward sentences, and act as sounding boards for plot development.  Beta-reading is a great way to make new friends and get involved in the fandom (and there's the added benefit that you get to read story installments before anyone else!). This is where you come in! Because we require each author who posts at the site to have a PhoenixSong-assigned beta, we need your help! Qualifications: Applicants must show proficiency with grammar, spelling (especially Harry Potter-related spellings and capitalizations) and Harry Potter canon. Additional skills include helping to correct tricky POV switches within a story, and a willingness to learn at least basic British-isms is a great benefit (i.e., leaving "gotten" in a story will earn you the ire of most Brit-pickers around the world ) Having an unlimited amount of patience is a big plus. Salary: Betas are responsible for negotiating their own wages with their assigned authors upon employment. Typical wages for Entry-level positions are peanuts and day-old coffee. Wages for mid-level positions usually consist of cheese and crackers (hey, according to the dairy council, it's good enough for Santa) and the caffeinated beverage of your choice, with the occasional bonus of a cookie or two. The upper echelon often receives French chocolate and champagne. Benefit packages include the eternal gratitude of your assigned author(s), as well as having your name dropped at the beginning or end of their stories. To Apply: Inquiries should be mailed to us here. We'll send you a short story blurb to correct. When you're done, send it back for evaluation. We will contact you with our decision ASAP. __________________________________________ Thanks, everyone!  We look forward to hearing from you!

Story of the Week: "Five Times Two", by Aurora Luminis

Posted On: Monday 17th November 2008 by Sherylyn

Our new Story of the Week is "Five Times Two," by Aurora Luminis.  Summary: "It is five years since Ginny first learned of Harry's brilliant win at Quidditch, and five days since she broke up with Dean. Time to move on to the goal of five years."  This is a delightful fic about exactly what happens when Ginny gets a goal in mind... and at least one unlucky Gryffindor finds out how not to act if you don't want to be the subject of Ginny's wrath!   Find out exactly what happens to whom and why, and then be sure to let Aurora Luminis know what you think of her story!

Story of the Week: "Transformations", by Capramagus

Posted On: Monday 10th November 2008 by Sherylyn

Our new Story of the Week is "Transformations", by Capramagus.  Summary: "In his fifth year at Hogwarts, Remus Lupin suspects his friends are planning some great mischief, and is afraid to ask what. He's in for a surprise that will forever transform how he sees himself, for he finally knows just how much his friends value him."  This is a wonderful, heart-warming story of what life was like for the Marauders at Hogwarts, and you'll be very glad you read it.  Please take a moment and let Capramagus know what you thought!

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