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for A Reason To Be

by quininare

person Lady T
schedule February 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Finally!!!!! I have read this story at least 3 times, it is by far my fav .Please keep updating new chapters:)
person liz
schedule February 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
I like the energetic feeling I get when I read you\'re story! Its a really good idea so far and I like what you\'ve done with it.

Though, sometimes the writing style seems a little redundant. (I know it wasn\'t this chapter, but earlier, Hermione woke up late because she forgot to set her alarm. You both narrate that and have Hermione say it... I think you do it in a few other places too.)

Also I think you do a good job of writing Draco\'s character, but Pansy\'s inner-commentary seems a little immature for the age she\'s supposed to be, and Hermione doesn\'t quite seem herself. (I don\'t know, I just can\'t picture her saying something like \"I hate this shit.\" in reference to a class, you know?)

The last thing I have to say is about the formatting for the conversation between the painting and Draco. I think if you write the conversation in French, and maybe put the English in (apprenthesis) after, it would be easier to read. Right now its kind of distracting to have only French. Basically I skim that part and then go to the bottom to read it. Especially when there is an actually dialogue and not just like two words, having multiple * and ** *** *************** gets kind of hard to deal with.

But wow! I think my absolute favorite part of this story so far is the semi-friendly banter between Dumbledore and Draco! I like the fact that Draco is mature enough to deal with it, and even seems to start respecting the headmaster a little (if not unwillingly).

Oh!!! And the pokernight thing was GREAT! I loooved it! I just wanted to comment before I forgot these things. I\'m definately going to keep reading! This is such an interesting story so far.
person jes
schedule February 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
this story is awesome! i just spent a good two hours reading through the whole thing and am very impressed with everything about it. your style of writing is wonderful, and i like the dynamics of the story. the drama, the light-hearted parts, and the despair. well, draco\'s despair. you\'ve done an excellent job of conveying his feelings throughout the story. so, i\'m off to go run errands before my crazy 6 o\'clock class... anyway, can\'t wait for an update! oh! and the ballerina! antoinette (i think that\'s how you spell her name), she\'s adorable. don\'t know why i like that little aspect of the story so much, because it is indeed not that important, but i do. love it. lol. bye now!
person Ava
schedule February 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
I\'m so happy to see this story back. I loved the latest chapter, and I\'m excited to see what happens next.
person Bree
schedule February 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Yay! A new chapter... Yay :) I really enjoy this story, but I am beginning to wonder, when do Hermoine and Draco finally figure it all out? Is Hermoine going to know about Draco\'s \"special\" gift? Oh I hope so because I don\'t want him to shut her out. They were beginning to get along so well, and I know that they\'re gonna realize their affections for one another, soon... right? Thanks for the quick update, and I cannot wait for more ;)
person Kiera
schedule February 9, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Yay! I am SO thrilled that this story is back! I loved it [well what is of it] the first time round and even more again after reading the first 35 chapters again ... after all it has been a while since the story was last updated and then wiped with one of the crashes here, so I had to refresh myself. I absolutely love your characterisations, brilliant work! Ah, the joy of being a Draco/Hermione shipper, we\'ve got the best fanfics out there.
person stag
schedule February 7, 2005 at 12:00 AM
*whimper* NEW CHAPPY! It\'s one in the morning right now. I had to finish the whole friggin story! I wanted Draco/Hermione kissage...More than kisses would be nice...heheh
person Bree
schedule February 7, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Brilliant! I hope that you intend to write more, and soon.... Please? It\'s a great story and I love the dialect, very apprapos for teenagers I think. Also the way that you describe Draco with the messy white-blond hair is how he would look at his hottest. Also Hermoine\'s description is exactly how I would envision her as well. I cannot wait for new chapters!
person carolyn
schedule February 6, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Oh, I just read it all in one go! This story is great. One aspect I really like is that Draco reached his enlightening discovery of himself by gradualization through spending time with his Hogwarts \"family\" rather than coming upon his remorse in the course of one night. I also felt kinda bad that although Draco spent so much time by Hermione\'s bedside while she was comatose, it is all unbeknownst to Hermione after she woke up. But if anything, the moments weren\'t wasted as they allowed Draco to find out what he truly felt for Hermione. And there are some remnants of that time... Like the beautiful bracelet left on her wrist. She\'s bound to find out one way or another right?
And now we find out that Draco\'s quite the Superwizard! I feel that you won\'t disappoint with the next chapter. Hopefully you\'ll update soon. =)
person ApriL
schedule February 6, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Yes! You\'re back! Now hurry up with the next chapter! Please? =)