Rating:
R
House:
Astronomy Tower
Genres:
Romance Angst
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Quidditch Through the Ages
Stats:
Published: 02/24/2003
Updated: 10/16/2004
Words: 107,258
Chapters: 37
Hits: 26,668

Sparks

Dreamcatchergrl

Story Summary:
I hope you'll like my introduction to Marcus Flint's second Seventh Year. In the chapters to come, the Slytherin House team is trying to win their Eighth cup by any means necessary but they run into problems mainly teenage boy problems that involve a bet, a non-existent girlfriend and a Gryffindor chaser that is distracting their fearless leader.

Chapter 01
02/24/2003

I hope you'll like my introduction to Marcus Flint's second Seventh Year. In the chapters to come, the Slytherin House team is trying to win their Eighth cup by any means necessary but they run into problems mainly teenage boy problems that involve a bet, a non-existent girlfriend and a Gryffindor chaser that is distracting their fearless leader.

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Chapter 02
03/07/2003

Meet the Slytherin Quidditch team. Appearances can be deceiving. Marcus and Katie spark for the first time.

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Chapter 03
03/23/2003

Marcus realizes that the coming Quidditch season is going to be a challenge. A pick up game of Quidditch leads to a heated encounter for the Slytherin captain.

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Chapter 04
03/24/2003

This chapter will show Marcus', Katie's and Marcus' friends' point of view of the developing relationship.

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Chapter 05
03/26/2003

Marcus begins his pursuit of Katie with a Slytherin twist. Bole gets a disturbing owl. Will Katie's impulsive nature and weakness for hard bodies get her in trouble?

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Chapter 06
03/31/2003

Let the games begin! Katie and Marcus start their romance but Marcus remains at heart a Slytherin and a Slytherin he shall remain.

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Chapter 07
04/11/2003

Marcus and Katie embark on their secret affair. How long can they keep their

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Chapter 08
04/23/2003

Teenage hormones and angst fly in this the latest installment of Sparks. Marcus and Katie are getting to know each other and their relationship is growing faster than they realize. Snape makes an appearance. Tarquin Bole and Chris Warrington plot like the Slytherins they are. Finally, we hear from Gryffindor House.

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Chapter 09
05/06/2003

Marcus resolves to tell Katie some painful truths about his life and you know how much Marcus loves to tell the truth. He tells Katie about the list.

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Chapter 10
05/16/2003

In this latest chapter of Sparks, Marcus and Katie have it out. Will they break up?

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Chapter 11
05/22/2003

In this chapter, Marcus initiates Operation First Real Date. Marcus is not the only Slytherin that likes to cross Inter-House dating lines. And Marcus finds out a secret about one of his teammates that could affect his relationship with Katie.

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Chapter 12
05/29/2003

This chapter is mostly from Katie's point of view. Her feelings for Marcus and how she deals with them are what this chapter is about. Marcus starts this chapter feeling guilty about switching the Quidditch schedule. He's frustrated and our Marcus doesn't play nice when angry. Oliver Wood comes into play in this chapter as well.

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Chapter 13
06/08/2003

The morning after the night before from Marcus's point of view. We have some more hints about the homelives of the Slytherins.The chapters to come will see Marcus and Katie's relationship evolve. Marcus also has two other very close friends that no longer attend Hogwarts. Adrian Pucey and Terrence Higgs may just show up for the Yule Ball in London.How will they take Katie. How will she take them?

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Chapter 14
06/11/2003

Marcus and Katie take their relationship to a new level.

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Chapter 15
06/20/2003

It's the month of December of Hogwarts and Marcus and Katie are in

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Chapter 16
06/29/2003

Welcome to the Yule Ball in London. Katie meets up with her past. Some faces look

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Chapter 17
07/12/2003

This chapter of Sparks deals with the Yule holidays. Katie has a revelation about

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Chapter 18
07/25/2003

This chapter outlines the events leading up to the Ravenclaw-Gryffindor game and

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Chapter 19
07/24/2003

The time for the confronation has arrived. Marcus is a mixed up hungover jealous mess

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Chapter 20
08/03/2003

The confrontation is not over yet. It's time for Katie to weigh in.

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Chapter 21
08/10/2003

Marcus and Katie take their relationship out of the shadows into the glare of everday life at Hogwarts.

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Chapter 22
08/12/2003

Marcus tell Katie some interesting news and he gets a reaction he was not expecting. Katie continues to get fallout from Gryffindor House. Katie finally meets Circe Jones. The dreaded lunch with Marcus's father leads to a shock for Katie.

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Chapter 23
08/22/2003

In this chapter of Sparks, Marcus's father shows his true colours. Katie and Marcus try to protect each other from him. Does it work or will it backfire?

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Chapter 24
09/06/2003

Marcus has a conversation with his friends. Katie and Marcus have an intimate Valentine's Day. Tensions explode between the Slytherins and the Gryffindors as the final approaches. A week before the final, catastophe strikes and his name is Aurelius Flint.

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Chapter 25
09/07/2003

In this chapter of Sparks, fallout from Marcus's surprise betrothal. Katie and Marcus talk. And Katie makes a decision from her heart.

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Chapter 26
09/14/2003

Marcus reacts to the break up in this chapter. This chapter also marks the return of the moody side of Marcus that will culminate in the final Quidditch game of the year. Tarquin and Circe have a confontation in the in the coomon room. And Chris offers some advice. He was not sorted in the Slytherin for nothing.

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Chapter 27
09/23/2003

This chapter of Sparks deals with the aftermath of the breakup and the lead in to the coming game. Katie sends some owls and deals with situations in her life that need taking care of. Marcus still will not answer owls from his family and he sees something that makes him upset. His mates are in protective mode and the big game is around the corner.

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Chapter 28
09/29/2003

The day of the big game has arrived. Katie takes care of some old business and Marcus takes care of some new business.

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Chapter 29
10/22/2003

This chapter is about the aftermath of the game. Marcus meets his father for dinner and gets a shock. But he has a shock of his own for his father.

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Chapter 30
10/26/2003

This chapter is the continuation of the scene at the Hogsmeade Brasserie. Marcus is put in a tight spot and comes out fighting. Chris Warrington faces adulthood and makes a life altering decision.

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Chapter 31
11/13/2003

In this chapter of Sparks, Marcus and his father have a long delayed confrontation. Marcus and Katie defend their love as both sides question them. Chris's plans for Sarah do not go as smoothly as he envisioned.

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Chapter 32
01/21/2004

Marcus and his father say the things that they've needed to say to each other for quite some time. Claudius Flint loses his temper. Marcus takes Katie to a very magical place. His mates reminisce in the common room.

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Chapter 33
01/26/2004

In this chapter of Sparks, Marcus and Katie go back to the real world. In the Slytherin dungeons, the Slytherin Quidditch team drown their sorrows. Tarquin and Circe come to a head in their relationship. Can it survive Tarquin's insecurities and Circe's sharp tongue? Marcus and his mates have a chat.

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Chapter 34
06/15/2004

Katie sorts out her feelings in this chapter and her friends weigh in with their opinions. Katie gets an unexpected reaction.

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Chapter 35
06/25/2004

Marcus and Katie get reacquainted. Then Marcus has a daft idea. Or is it? Can I hear wedding bells?

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Chapter 36
10/02/2004

Katie gives her friends the Wrong Impression. Marcus confesses his deepest and darkest secret to Katie.

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Chapter 37
10/16/2004

Marcus tells Katie more about his gift. Tarquin and Circe's relationship takes a new turn.

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