Qwen3-235B vs DeepSeek V3.2

The 2022 guide “How to Write Fanfiction: A Historically Informed Approach” by Dr. Naomi Slater situates fanfiction within a long literary tradition, citing Dante’s *The Divine Comedy* as an early form of self-insert narrative where the author places himself into a mythological and spiritual journey [1]. It identifies Sybil G. Brinton’s 1913 novel *Old Friends and New Fancies*—a continuation of Jane Austen’s characters across her works—as the first modern fanfiction [2]. The guide recommends four fan works as “favorite reads” for aspiring writers: *The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter* by Theodora Goss (a mashup of classic literary female characters from gothic and Victorian fiction), *She Weeps Each Time You’re Born* by QuXiao (a time-traveling *Supernatural* fanfic involving alternate lives and emotional reincarnation), *All the Young Dudes* by MsMary (a *Harry Potter* longitudinal fic following Remus Lupin and Sirius Black through school and the war), and *A Family Business* by Killashandra (a *Spider-Man*/*X-Men* crossover exploring mutant identity and corporate espionage). The guide highlights a *Harry Potter* headcanon series by nonasuch, particularly its alternate opening. In this version, Albus Dumbledore leaves baby Harry with Minerva McGonagall instead of the Dursleys. McGonagall, bound by personal honor and maternal instinct, adopts Harry and raises him in a loving, intellectually rich environment at Hogwarts’ outskirts. Sirius Black, initially imprisoned in Azkaban, is exonerated early due to alternate investigative efforts by McGonagall and Kingsley Shacklebolt. Upon release, Sirius reunites with Harry and eventually becomes a co-guardian, moving into McGonagall’s home. Their dynamic forms a triad of care, blending stern guidance, warmth, and rebellious affection, redefining Harry’s foundational relationships and moral compass [3]. ## References [1] Literary Hub, “Fanfiction’s Literary Ancestors,” 2022. [2] Tumblr, Naomi Slater post, April 12, 2022. [3] Archive of Our Own (AO3), “nonasuch” author profile and series notes.

The four recommended fan works from the 2022 guide are: 1) *Harry Potter and the Ritual of Love’s Memory* by nonasuch (Harry Potter fandom). 2) *Saiyans and Sensibility* by Pamplemousse (Dragon Ball/Pride and Prejudice crossover fandom). 3) *This, You Protect* by Owlship (The Avengers/MCU fandom). 4) *the least of all possible evils* by blackkat (Naruto fandom) [1][2]. In nonasuch’s *Harry Potter and the Ritual of Love’s Memory*, the alternate opening sees Harry adopted not by the Dursleys, but by their neighbor, Mrs. Figg [1][2]. Arabella Figg takes Harry in after finding him on the doorstep, raising him alongside her own grandchildren and providing a loving, magical-aware home. Sirius Black eventually comes to live with them after his escape from Azkaban. Mrs. Figg, aware of his innocence, offers him sanctuary. Sirius integrates into the household, helping to raise Harry and forming a family unit with Mrs. Figg and her grandchildren, which fundamentally changes Harry’s upbringing and the story’s trajectory [2]. ## References [1] "A Historical Guide to Writing Fanfiction," Gavia Libraria (The Library Fish), 2022. Retrieved from https://thelibfish.com/2022/08/15/a-historical-guide-to-writing-fanfiction/ [2] "nonasuch, *Harry Potter and the Ritual of Love's Memory*," Archive of Our Own. Retrieved from https://archiveofourown.org/series/2976284