Reading this makes me very happy. I'd like to see more positive talk about fanfiction go around. I just wanted to comment that I'm glad you shared. As a fanfic writer who hopes to one day write original novels this just really cheered me on. c: I like seeing positive words said about fanfiction for writers as it can be stereotyped as such a bad thing, lacking creativity, which for many writers is completely untrue. The same can be said for someone writing with their own characters. I personally think it's wonderful to be able to express your love for someone's creation, and fanfiction greatly encourages my writing dreams.