Hogwarts: Please Graduate Soon!

My Thoughts on Hogwarts: Please Graduate Soon!

"Hogwarts: Please Graduate Soon!" is a fanfiction that certainly piqued my interest with its premise of an SI OC causing chaos for perks. The concept is fun and has a lot of potential, and while I went in hoping for some truly wild magical mayhem, my experience has been somewhat mixed so far.

First Impressions

The initial chapters did a decent job of setting up the main character and his… unusual goals. The idea of a self-insert character deliberately trying to stir things up within the relatively structured environment of Hogwarts is definitely appealing. I was ready for some over-the-top antics and creative uses of magic to achieve maximum chaos.

What Works Well

The writing itself is competent and easy to follow, which is a definite plus. The author's prose keeps things moving along, and I didn’t find myself struggling to understand what was happening. The world-building, being based on the established Harry Potter universe, is inherently strong and provides a comfortable foundation.

Areas of Concern

However, I have to admit I'm finding the pacing to be a bit of an issue. It feels like an awful lot is happening in a very short amount of time. Major relationships and character development seem to be rushed, making it hard to fully invest in the story. It’s difficult to reconcile the MC’s supposed progress with the limited timeframe presented. It feels as though the author is trying to quickly establish relationships to move the story forward, but this has the opposite effect of making the story feel surreal. I also found the character interactions a bit too… agreeable. It seems everyone, from fellow students to teachers, is readily accepting of the MC's opinions, which stretches believability, particularly given the relatively short time he's been at Hogwarts. I was hoping for more conflict and pushback to add depth and complexity to the narrative.

Final Verdict

Overall, "Hogwarts: Please Graduate Soon!" has a fun premise and competent writing, but the rushed pacing and somewhat unbelievable character interactions hold it back. While the potential for chaos and mayhem is there, it hasn’t quite been fully realized yet. I'm hoping the story will find its footing and deliver on its initial promise as it progresses. For now, I'm on the fence about continuing, but I'll keep an eye on it to see if it evolves into something truly special.