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by Lomonaaeren

schedule July 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Fantastic job. Every time I saw your story at the top of the list for updates, my good (and bad) days became considerably better. The characters were exceedingly believable, the dynamics between Harry and Draco and the confrontations between the Arguers and Harry and Ginny, and Draco's arguments...everything was so wonderfully in character. The flow of the words and dialogue was great, as well as your creative idea of wizarding law and divorce: *that* was awesome! Your writing is outstanding (I'm so jealous!), there's so much I want to say that completely escapes me and...gosh, I'm gonna miss this story! I look forward to reading more of your works in the future. Again, this story was AMAZING.
person KCRae
schedule July 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM
WOOT! At last no kidding! I loved this story!! YOU ROCK!
person Moyima
schedule July 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Fantastic story. Really well done. You weaved plot, emotion, and sexy slash all together into a very enjoyable piece of work. I'm looking forward to your furture work!
person misslala
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I love this!! haha Harry showing off and letting Draco show him off. THat's awesome. :)I can't wait to see what you have next. :) Are you trying to finish before the book release!? LOL
person Moyima
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Great chapter! Harry had cut off Ginny, Draco has shown off in public, and Narcissa likes Harry! I think I know what's coming next chapter... (PLEASE!)
person KCRae
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
awwww!
person sorry for the rant
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Someone get that child away from Mrs. Zabini. I don't care how pretty Harry thinks her face is what an awful fate for a child. Mrs. Weasley better stand up for her granddaughter and do something. It wouldn't be hard to prove that current custody holders are unsuitable rich or not.

(by the way, so not impressed with Harry's take on Mrs. Zabini's face. I would rather not have my opinion of his good taste be diminished. I supposed people's character doesn't break through the surface of their foundation often enough.)

Ginny was stupid to move into the Zabini house. Everyone knows mother-in-laws are generally worse than one's own...generally. And she can't argue that Mrs. Weasley is a bad person. She better suck up the occasional shame-downs (mean talking too's ) and move back home. Though no doubt her husband would probably be unwelcome...that child is ruined if she stays in the Zabini household.

But, I am also very glad to read a fic that allows for Ginny-hatred so well. Although, I never find that hard to do even in fics that try to write her nice, intelligent, and powerful (cause I don't care). It is all based on the principle that I don't like her character/role in the books, either, despite JKR's attempt to make Ginny the "ideal girl" for Harry. Rant alert....

I don't get how JKR can say in so many terms that Draco's character can't/won't change into a better person but Ginny has "clearly" grown into an ideal girl for Harry.

Draco, is a character that from book 1-6 has gone through some pretty significant events in his kid-young adult life even if every actual ideal moment is not shown on page. Getting a turned down in friendship, having one's ideals constantly challenged, being humiliated, having a family torn apart by the leader he is supposed to follow, etc...the list is nearly endless...But through all this Draco can't change. His character is so flat and on a set path...

JKR-- "Draco, who, whatever he looks like, is not a nice man. It
person whoops
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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person band wagon fever--forgive me
schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I could not believe my eyes in chapter 31! A lemony scene. It was like the 21st coming early, and Harry initiated it, too. Ha! Harry showed that Lady. What a yummy public kiss with necking, too. More public displays of affection, please! Those two are so cute. Besides, Harry is Prime Rib--He's got the stamp of Mum's approval to prove it. Let the feast begin and don't forget gravy.
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I want in on the rant!

Possible book 6 titles: (this is all old but why not)

Harry Potter and the Master of Taking Short Cuts

Harry Potter and the Master of Getting Away With It

Harry Potter and the Hello- I am my Father

Harry Potter and the Reason Snape Didn't Like James

Harry Potter and Romance Crack Fic from A Famous Publishing Company

Harry Potter and a Lesson in How Not to Think for Yourself

Harry Potter and the "Boom--I Got Your Girlfriend" Trio featuring a tenor, alto and soprano

Noted Shortcuts:
Short cut to Quidditch victory--Harry wasn't there to win the game, but he laid claim on the winner and the win mighty fast through a lip lock association

Short cut to knowledge/work--Snape ready cliff notes, why work for it when I have these great notes? Sorry Hermione your position has been filled.

Short cut to luck--the Felix charm

Short Cut to Getting Away with Murder--Hey it's Malfoy, DE junior. A neglectfully cast (easily fatal) curse can't be as bad a cruciatus curse (even though the fact is that Draco's version may have been just as ineffective as Harry's from book 5 and would not have killed Harry even if cast at Voldemort level)--but it is just Malfoy

Short Cut to Empty Victory--Hey, he told you so. He was right all along. Draco was up to something. (When has Draco not been up to something from book 1-6?) And for once he fingered the right person (though for probably the wrong reasons). Though, he had no idea it was a plot to kill Dumbledore until he was on the Tower, but now his desire to peg Malfoy Jr. as the most evilest DE student to date will be a cinch. Victory!

Short Cut to a girlfriend--Harry's claim on Ginny all the sudden, did seem to come out of jealousy and little thought to who she actually was, like it was off the backs of those before him...she's ripe for the picking (like she wasn't just waiting for him to finally take notice, probably always ready for that rebound. would have been more believable in compatibility if she'd said no in book 6 and then yes in book 7 in my POV)


schedule July 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM
I sooo need chapter 33! Narcissa approves!!!