Fans of Vicomte Raoul de Chagny

As you might have guessed, this is a community for fans of Raoul de Chagny from The Phantom of the Opera. We're a rare breed, but we exist.

Why?

Because I am sad to see how little Raoul/Christine fanfiction is out there, compared to the endless Erik/Christine fanfiction, some of which is even published. I am enraged by people bashing Raoul for things that are not his fault or just plain not true. (I'm not saying he doesn't have his flaws, like any good character, but the bashers hardly ever focus on those.) I am sick of Raoul being vilified in fanfic. I am tired of feeling like the only R/C shipper in the world, even though I know I'm not.

I like Erik, too. I love Erik! He's a fascinating and tragic character, but let's face it, he is not good boyfriend material.

No disrespect is intended to E/C shippers. If that's what you like, then fine. I personally can't stand E/C, but I probably wouldn't mind the ship as much if it weren't everywhere.

I suspect I'll be the only one here for a while, but if you're a Raoul fan, come in and make yourself at home!

Vive le Vicomte!