I thought Ron's silliness balanced out Draco's anger nicely, and made him loosen up a little. It started out as a fluff pairing, but I did one RP where it was serious and I definitely started loving it then. Before that, I shipped Draco and Harry really hard and they were my OTP for a long time. I would have preferred the trio marrying people who weren't mentioned in the books, or at least just Harry going that route. Ginny never did anything for me, and I really think they only worked because Harry loved Ron's family so much and wanted to be part of it. I could also ship the trio together with each other, but I hardly see anyone interested in that sort of thing.

Lmao, yeah because they're both so prickly. Haymitch is just going to wing it and pretend he knows what he's doing. It's going to be really bittersweet for him, though because he's still under the impression that he's not going to make it out of the arena, so it doesn't matter how he feels about Katniss. But aw, yes <3 that will definitely be really sweet, probably the last bit of fluff we'll have for a while.

Ugh, I am too. I know your feel about student/teacher. I also like babysitter/married father because that's extra angsty when done right and it doesn't turn into a smut fest. I just never thought Katniss was really interested in anyone. The romance between her and Peeta was so forced even when she randomly realized that she was in love with him. She and Haymitch make a lot more sense now that we're doing this, though. At least he understands her.

Same here, tbh. I have a few that I really like, but I'm always really excited to get a reply from you. Like I said before, you're one of the few partners I have who actually sticks around and talks and wants to plot. And no problem at all! No rush and don't feel pressured to give something gigantic.

I could ship the trio together but only if Ron had a lot of development cause man, after book four, I hated him. I don't see why Hermione would tolerate his BS. I didn't feel very attached to any of Ron's family. I know everyone loves Fred and George but I never saw their charm beyond the trope of two older brother jokesters. I wish we got more about Cho, I could have put her with Ron or maybe even Neville. I did like the idea of Hermione & Snape or Lupin, in regards to teacher student. But daaaamn I shipped Snape and Harry for so long, so hard. I was so young back then but I was a big Snarry shipper until I figured out Harry and Hermione make more realistic sense. Urgh.

I wonder when they'll both develop their beginning feelings. I think Katniss is a bit closer since she already admires Haymitch, probably more so after hearing his story in the arena. So if the two wanted to snuggle up and avoid some of the crap in the arena, it might be more acceptable. I don't know how the Capital would react but I could see people shipping them, and Gale and Prim cause there is bound to be shippers who watch the Games. As a headcanon, I bet Katniss would never let anyone but Haymitch call her 'sweetheart' if Peeta or Gale tried, she'd probably get pissed off. <333

Though thanks to your Prim, it's a lot easier to enjoy her than in the books. I do like writing with or as characters I don't understand or enjoy which might be why I like developing Ron so much (just not with Hermione heh) or say, Sasuke Uchiha. It's fun to develop roles to better accept them.

That's a good one too. I also don't mind mother's bf x daughter, though you can thank Fish Tank for that one. Woo. Or doctor x patient, intelligence is always sexy and as long as roles aren't poorly developed, it shouldn't become a smutfest. With Katniss, I never saw her liking anyone either. *nods* I didn't see why we needed forced romance there when Finnick's story and Haymitch's were so lovely. If you read Haymitch/Katniss fics, it's all angst with her drinking and being sad with him. I'm really glad we can break out of that 'norm' here. Who says they can't have a happy relationship and cope in other ways besides binge drinking? They understand each other but not in a pandering sort of way. I think the same could be said for Gale and Prim too, you'd think he and Prim did/could get close in the books, trying to cheer each other up while watching Katniss...

Nooo, you're getting a post tonight damnit. It's not even that late for me...maybe two more paragraphs. And plotting is good, once plotting stops, it's kind of hard to gauge interest and direction. :3

Posted. Cue awkward flirty Katniss for my own amusement, and Gale being close, woo~!

He was really a dick to her for a while. I wanted to smack him more than once during the sixth one and ugh, Lavender. As for Fred and George, they were never my favorites. I was more interested in Charlie and the Bill, they sounded really fun, so I wish we could have gotten more of them in either the books or the movies. I really liked Cho. I felt bad for her losing Cedric like that and then Harry basically decides that she's terrible because she made one mistake. I wish they could have been a thing for longer than they were because she was sweet. I'm not a Snape shipper, haha. I never liked him outside of moving the plot along and his obsession with Lily and his hatred for James that he took out on Harry really rubbed me the wrong way.

I think Gale will probably be the last one to realize that he's got feelings? I imagine Haymitch will notice something a little more at the ball and then try to ignore it. The Games will be a good distraction from all of that, which I'm sure they'll be grateful for. There's no time to angst over your feels if you're trying not to die. Nights are for snuggling tho, so we can do something there. I think the Capitol would want to market Prim and Gale, but the citizens are all about Katniss, so they'd probably find it really scandalous if she “moved on” from Peeta to her mentor. Omg, I feel like she would really punch Gale if he called her “sweetheart” lmao.

I'm glad you like her c: I don't normally play the ladies, so this is nice for me. I really love your Katniss too. She's less harsh and black and white than she was in the books.

Ugh, don't even get me started on Fish Tank. It was too good and really gave me too many ideas about shipping. I don't read too many fics, but just from seeing them in Catching Fire, I knew they could easily be a thing. I'm glad we're not going the sad drunk route, but I think it could have gone that way if we didn't have these games as major plot.

Oh god, Katniss. Flirting. Haymitch doesn't realize he's into her yet, so he's probably going to give her a look and tell her she's weird. Sit down, Katniss, you're bad at this! And Prim has no experience with a boy being that close! Like, what deer? There's a handsome hottie behind her, that's way more interesting than staying alive!

I have two more threads to do before ours, but you know how I am, so probably expect something soonish, haha.

Charlie was indeed interesting, I mean he worked where I was from. Percy was weird, I feel like his betrayal was oddly downplayed. And made me see Ron as a villain type in the last book, maybe siding with Draco and turning in his friends to keep his family safe or something. I felt for Cho too, I couldn't imagine what emotional torture she went through with Cedric and then Harry. There weren't a lot of females in the series though, I wasn't a big fan of Molly or Tonks, and though Fleur was around, I didn't see much of a point though it was a nice inclusion I didn't see coming.

I feel like Gale might already know his protection for Prim might not be so brother-sisterly. I don't think he'll realize it fully until later though, you're right. I bet the pubic would love Prim and Gale and see nothing really wrong with it. The scandal of Haymitch and Katniss bonding...god poor Peeta, everyone's got someone but him. Eh, he can go have crazy Effie. And yeah, I was gonna say she'd punch Gale if he called her 'sweetheart' but I deleted it since it seemed a bit much...but totally what she'd do. I guess Gale can just call her 'Prim' since rose would make me think of Doctor Who. >_>

I have to make sure Katniss doesn't use her claws too much, I'm sure once the danger of Prim being reaped happened, she'll lose her shit and try killing everyone at the ceremony cause...noo, not Prim. Not Gale. And then Haymitch is fucked. </3

The emotions in Fish Tank...unf. And Fassy? And British culture and accents? And all the drinking and swearing, oh what a great film. They were good in Hunger Games but Catching Fire just brought all my feels back for them, and it pleased me beyond belief. Most fanfics are predictable with sour conversations and one of them being filled with regret all the time, so depressing.

Making Katniss flirt was the most amusing thing I've done today...and that includes eating a doughnut and laughing at my mom. Oh Katniss, Cinna needs to show you how to be sexy. And yes, a close Gale would surely do away with any real life thoughts. I bet he smells like pine trees and dust, some nice earthy combination. XD

Awesome, I may go to bed soon but I should be free tomorrow afternoon and evening if you get something up.

Now I wanna go rewatch Fish Tank since it makes me think of Haymitch and Katniss.

Oh and on the bright side, with Mockingjay, we do get to see more Prim and Gale...and Haymitch and Katniss...TONS of sexual tension for them to behold. Again, poor Peeta.

That's really interesting. Did you see any dragons? :P Yeah, I didn't like how the Percy thing was handled either. Especially the way they just accepted him back into the family without any questions. Like, I know he showed up at the right time, but he was a dick for what he did and it wasn't like that was the first time he had turned his back on the family. I liked Molly, I thought she was cute, and I liked Fleur too. I didn't like Tonks either. She annoyed me in the books but she bugged the shit out of me during the movie. I never understood her and Remus.

Yeah, I agree. I think Prim and Gale will have their shippers. I think it's a little sad that we won't get to do another games with them where they get to talk about actually loving each other? Like, if I was a shipper in the Capitol and I was into Katniss and Peeta, it would have made me so happy that they survived and we got to hear from them the next year. Idk, just little things I think of, haha. But yeah, I think there will be mixed emotions about Katniss bonding with Haymitch and it might actually weaken the revolution a bit because it all started with her and Peeta's “love” for each other, so maybe some people in the districts won't take it as seriously. I know we said Katniss wasn't going to be as much of a symbol, but still. They have to have someone to rally behind.

Haha, omg, I just imagined Cinna showing her to pop and snap and then Katniss failing miserably at it. And yeah, Gale probably smells really nice. I'll probably have Prim realize that and create some more sexual tension on her part, even though she's really pretty innocent and naive.

Now you make me want to spend my money on the movie and not just get it online I: rude. I think you're already in bed, and I'm kind of on a roll with my writing right now, so I think I'm going to try and get that other thread done and then start on ours. If not, I literally have nothing to do tomorrow and you'll get first post.

I liked his betrayal because it was so random but sadly it didn't do much to the story as a whole. Tonks was weird. I think Remus was just settling at that point. If Tonks would have been with anyone it should have been Sirius since they were both so weird. I would have happily had Ron die instead of him. Or something.

It's possible after the country gets redesigned that there could be another "Games" we make up but it would be more for reward and have no killing, maybe to ensure people walk away with money for say, making it to the top five, that way more money could trickle down to those who need it. Or something. I have no idea how things will look as the revolution picks up and then ends. That's pretty far ahead. I think in terms of Katniss being a symbol, she won't really be in it but I could still see people using her story and courage to push for change. I think some might understand their compatibility but it could lend itself well to how tricky it'll be when they're moving around, with the bounty on their heads and all, there's a lot of tension in the air.

Goodness. Cinna might have a better trick than that. I don't even wanna know how they deal with "the talk" in the series, as I don't think it's really a big priority when life is so difficult. >_>'

Pffft. I might see it when it comes out but I'd be fine with waiting a few weeks to let the crazies filter out. Dude, gimme my post. Let's kill the deer! I made it sick cause I felt bad...I don't think I'll feel bad in the arena but that deer is innocent. T___T

Remus had to settle with her because his boyfriend died :c I think JK said Ron was supposed to die at one point, but she changed her mind. I think that would have been interesting to see.

Hmmm, idk if there would be another games, even if there was no killing and everyone was basically a winner. I think they would take from the Capitol and try to redistribute the wealth. Maybe each district could even be self-governing. I don't really know and it's so far away. I imagine we'll get more and more ideas as we go and there's a lot to go through before we even have to worry about what type of government they'll have after the revolution.

Oh, god. The talk, haha. Poor kids. They'll figure it out on their own, I imagine. When constantly threatened, I don't think too many of them are worried about looking cute for each other.

I'm starting on it nowwww. I always feel bad for animals, idc about people dying in the arena but it's just a little deer D;

Yeah I heard about Ron dying and that Ron's dad could have died in book 5 rather than Sirius. I think a major death like Ron could have really been better than losing say Sirius.

We have a lot to look forward to, from cuddling, saving each other, killing, flirting in the arena, to traveling in the wilderness and then around the districts, I don't know where our endgame will be but hopefully it's not anytime soon. :3

No, it definitely won't be any time soon c:

Posted, btw c: Hope it's alright.

Now I wanna write a post for this...aw Prim...even in the face of potential danger, you still think of Gale. XD That might not be good in the arena though. And Haymitch's comment about Katniss needing to not be so friendly will earn him a snippy remark for sure. "Well fuck you, Haymitch." Or something along those lines...I guess I should kill the poor thing in my next post?

She's sprunggggg, she can't help it. And yes, Katniss. Don't take that shit from him.

I thought that Katniss and Haymitch could show up at the tail end of them putting it down, and then I'd let Prim finish it? I thought maybe she could take the bow from Gale and actually land a shot. Unless that's a dumb idea >_<

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Or I could go back and rewrite it where Prim takes the bow anyway and puts it out of its misery. I just realized I didn't leave you with much to do, so I'm sorry. Whichever option you like is fine with me.

Prim, keep your hormones in yo pants, gurl!

Or treat yo self. XD

Yeah Katniss is a strong independent black woman who don't need to man to take care of her. *snaps fingers at Haymitch* And if she needs someone to be nice to, she does have Gale atm which could stir some things up if she goes to Gale for a friendly hug or joke.

In my post, I could have the deer approach them, Gale could take a shot and injure it and maybe have Prim run up and slice it's throat or would that be too much for Prim to do? I figure if Prim doesn't do it, Katniss would step in. Either way, my post won't be long, yours was fine. And protective grumpy Haymitch d'awh~

Hmm, I think Haymitch might be annoyed that they're hugging it out instead of training rather than being annoyed that she's hugging Gale. On the surface at least, haha. He totally loves her, he just doesn't know it yet.

Oh god, I don't think Prim could do that. It might be better to have Gale take the knife from her and throw it and then Prim could feel bad for the deer since it's more injured and she just takes the shot with the bow? I don't see her really toughening up until the arena and I had a plan where she would fight a non-victor tribute in the Cornucopia and win? I think she'll really come into her own once she accepts her fate even though she believes in Peeta's plan. But like I said, I'll go back and tweak and rewrite whatever if you need me to.

That sounds good to me. I'll get something up soon, I had to make my mom two dinners because the first one didn't turn out right...and now I need to go buy myself food since I am NOT cooking for myself tonight. >___> I think out of instinct, Katniss would pull Prim and Gale into a hug. Despite knowing it's not dangerous, she would still want to show some emotion. I mean sure she has fought people and killed but she still wants to make sure those she loves are okay.

And I think your plan for Prim would work nicely~!

Oh, that sucks. I hate when things don't turn out. Get yourself something tasty tho :3 And yeah, I agree. Let the hugging begin, haha.

Sounds good c: Cue Prim actually impressing people next post.

I'm out now, of course my deadbeat brother can't pay so it's on me. *eye roll*

Would Prim shoot it in the head? Or would Katniss still need to finish it?

Different brother? I thought you dropped the other one off already.

She'd shoot it in the head. She wouldn't want it to suffer more than it already has, so while she doesn't want to hurt it, she wants to do what's right.

I have two. One's awesome, the other...not so much. Ergh.

I'm trying to figure out how Gale could attack it well but have a reason to not kill it. I guess it could charge out of fear. I won't be so reserved in the arena will kills though. Hahah.

Ah, I get that.

You could just have him miss? It's pretty dark and I Imagine it's hiding out in the trees, so it might be hard to throw a knife and hit the mark dead on to kill it. And no, I don't expect mercy like this in the arena, haha. Just in advance, I'm very okay with gore and I know it's going to be pretty bloody. I'm ready to take the Y out of YA and write what the books were missing.