*comforts* I think we can say there's a difference between Alternate Reality and Alternate Universe. The first is where all the characters are inexplicably plunked down in another time and place so that they bear little resemblance to their original counterparts anymore. But a good AU has one departing point from canon and explores What If from then on.
For instance, I can't stand all the stories that set Harry Potter in a modern American high school - but I'm currently starting a story in which Argus Filch never became caretaker of Hogwarts, and seeing what an effect that had a half-dozen other lives.
Besides, you're one of those writers who could do pretty much anything and I'd still like it. Er...as long as there are no were-raccoons.
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Date: 2004-10-24 11:08 am (UTC)For instance, I can't stand all the stories that set Harry Potter in a modern American high school - but I'm currently starting a story in which Argus Filch never became caretaker of Hogwarts, and seeing what an effect that had a half-dozen other lives.
Besides, you're one of those writers who could do pretty much anything and I'd still like it. Er...as long as there are no were-raccoons.
Can't wait to read your story :-)