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May 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I really do wonder how much our reviews change your plot from what it originally was! I guess the reviews are more like plot bunny snacks. lol.
Are we talking the library from beauty and the beast here? Though, if Hermione *insists* on improving the library for future generations (with all those "rare" books), Lucius will probably have to extend it. Though, the whole future generations thing probably hasn't hit her yet - seeing as she'd be the Mother of those future generations. I don't think that little snip of information hit her when she thought about buying books in the previous chapter!
Its so sad to learn that the 'future' Manor was recked. Yeah, the Malfoy's had money - but vandalism of their home is uncalled for. The vandals wouldn't take kindly to someone plundering their homes! It sounds reminiscent of a burglary that occured some years ago that was in the local papers. A young couple went into hospital so the woman could have her baby, her hubby stayed by her side all the time; when they got home it was empty - they'd left the carpets and fitted furniture. The thieves had even unscrewed the light bulbs from the fittings! Lucius's reminiscing reminded me of that article.
Its odd that in the stately homes that nothing changes, except the private rooms (such as bedrooms); the traditional just gets repaired as it wears out. My Mum used to work for a Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in accounts; but she went on courses to learn how to protect fabrics from damage, and how to clean them up when they got damaged. Most little museums (and in my opinion, the really interesting ones) are run by volunteers, and a lot don't realise that you can't put a 100 year old wedding dress in the washing machine! lol. The woman who ran the course had 4 of her own sheep, of a breed available commonly 200 years ago, so that any rugs and carpets she repaired could be repaired with the same wool as they were made from! She even did all the traditional dyes too. *and I've gone off on one heck of a tangent, and completely forgotten my original point! lol, /looks back up review window/ oh yeah, repair, rather than replace.*
I like the portraits having a good look and deciding he was one of them before ignoring him. Its as if they don't really care, as long as whoever stands in the library is Malfoy.
Though, it's scary that the blonde has carried through for so many generations. Blonde hair is a recessive allele, and you need two copies of it in the zygote's genotype; both parents have to have a copy of the same allele. But, unless both parents are homozygous recessive (ie. 2 blonde genes), it's not easy to get the desired result. If one parent was Malfoy through and through, and was bb (2 blonde genes), but another had brown hair, but carried the gene for blonde (Bb), that only gives a 50:50 chance of a blonde child. Is magic keeping these alleles going by giving them a nudge? Its the same for the Weasleys, red hair is another recessive (and rare) allele. I sat pondering this one day, I was bored in a genetics lecture.
Poor Lucius, playing second fiddle to a book. Though, she's probably got the sense to be reading about current magical culture and the do's and don'ts of pureblood society. If she's posing as his wife, she has to stand up to scrutiny.
Sometimes I'd gladly chose a book over my other half. Just as when he got his new car he spent three f*ing hours polishing it and messing with it. Seriously, I was stood at the door in a very skimpy towel and a seductive grin, and he turned around for a second and said 'hand me that duster, will you?'. I know exactly what Lucius is thinking; and how blooming mad he must be. Andy got the cold shoulder for a fortnight, but only noticed the second week after his car shone like a star and couldn't be more polished.
Doesn't he need to bump off the proper Malfoy dynasty of the time that are actually traveling from the Indies (was it the Indies)?
Hermione was tired, depressed and miserable and she missed Lucius already. Hermione quietly cried herself to sleep, rolled into as little a ball as she could manage. That sounds like a cry for help (and Prozac) if ever there was one. And all Lucius could do was get angry? Yeah, he's been used to the perfect little wife, but Hermione won't be moulded or shaped to his specificatioins, she's her own person - and that person is so frightened and confused at the moment. Lucius needs smacking upside the head for scaring her off like that.
Snuggly Lucius? Have I died and gone to heaven? *slilly grin*
97 rooms! I bet the house elves have a blooming field day there!
Lucius, would you WANT to move back to Azkaban, where you were tortured? No? Well, why in feck's name would Hermione want to move to live where she was tortured and almost killed? Dipstick.
Hermione's not daft, but is she being over cautious with him?
How many big blokes have turned around and said the baby line? I think its the typical hung like a horse comment. lol. It's in quite a few trashy romances. *groan*.
Ooooh, 12/10 sound good to you?
Are we talking the library from beauty and the beast here? Though, if Hermione *insists* on improving the library for future generations (with all those "rare" books), Lucius will probably have to extend it. Though, the whole future generations thing probably hasn't hit her yet - seeing as she'd be the Mother of those future generations. I don't think that little snip of information hit her when she thought about buying books in the previous chapter!
Its so sad to learn that the 'future' Manor was recked. Yeah, the Malfoy's had money - but vandalism of their home is uncalled for. The vandals wouldn't take kindly to someone plundering their homes! It sounds reminiscent of a burglary that occured some years ago that was in the local papers. A young couple went into hospital so the woman could have her baby, her hubby stayed by her side all the time; when they got home it was empty - they'd left the carpets and fitted furniture. The thieves had even unscrewed the light bulbs from the fittings! Lucius's reminiscing reminded me of that article.
Its odd that in the stately homes that nothing changes, except the private rooms (such as bedrooms); the traditional just gets repaired as it wears out. My Mum used to work for a Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in accounts; but she went on courses to learn how to protect fabrics from damage, and how to clean them up when they got damaged. Most little museums (and in my opinion, the really interesting ones) are run by volunteers, and a lot don't realise that you can't put a 100 year old wedding dress in the washing machine! lol. The woman who ran the course had 4 of her own sheep, of a breed available commonly 200 years ago, so that any rugs and carpets she repaired could be repaired with the same wool as they were made from! She even did all the traditional dyes too. *and I've gone off on one heck of a tangent, and completely forgotten my original point! lol, /looks back up review window/ oh yeah, repair, rather than replace.*
I like the portraits having a good look and deciding he was one of them before ignoring him. Its as if they don't really care, as long as whoever stands in the library is Malfoy.
Though, it's scary that the blonde has carried through for so many generations. Blonde hair is a recessive allele, and you need two copies of it in the zygote's genotype; both parents have to have a copy of the same allele. But, unless both parents are homozygous recessive (ie. 2 blonde genes), it's not easy to get the desired result. If one parent was Malfoy through and through, and was bb (2 blonde genes), but another had brown hair, but carried the gene for blonde (Bb), that only gives a 50:50 chance of a blonde child. Is magic keeping these alleles going by giving them a nudge? Its the same for the Weasleys, red hair is another recessive (and rare) allele. I sat pondering this one day, I was bored in a genetics lecture.
Poor Lucius, playing second fiddle to a book. Though, she's probably got the sense to be reading about current magical culture and the do's and don'ts of pureblood society. If she's posing as his wife, she has to stand up to scrutiny.
Sometimes I'd gladly chose a book over my other half. Just as when he got his new car he spent three f*ing hours polishing it and messing with it. Seriously, I was stood at the door in a very skimpy towel and a seductive grin, and he turned around for a second and said 'hand me that duster, will you?'. I know exactly what Lucius is thinking; and how blooming mad he must be. Andy got the cold shoulder for a fortnight, but only noticed the second week after his car shone like a star and couldn't be more polished.
Doesn't he need to bump off the proper Malfoy dynasty of the time that are actually traveling from the Indies (was it the Indies)?
Hermione was tired, depressed and miserable and she missed Lucius already. Hermione quietly cried herself to sleep, rolled into as little a ball as she could manage. That sounds like a cry for help (and Prozac) if ever there was one. And all Lucius could do was get angry? Yeah, he's been used to the perfect little wife, but Hermione won't be moulded or shaped to his specificatioins, she's her own person - and that person is so frightened and confused at the moment. Lucius needs smacking upside the head for scaring her off like that.
Snuggly Lucius? Have I died and gone to heaven? *slilly grin*
97 rooms! I bet the house elves have a blooming field day there!
Lucius, would you WANT to move back to Azkaban, where you were tortured? No? Well, why in feck's name would Hermione want to move to live where she was tortured and almost killed? Dipstick.
Hermione's not daft, but is she being over cautious with him?
How many big blokes have turned around and said the baby line? I think its the typical hung like a horse comment. lol. It's in quite a few trashy romances. *groan*.
Ooooh, 12/10 sound good to you?
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May 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ah, i like lucius in this chapter. a bit arrogant but willing to bend for her. he certainly has come a long way since his death eater days. And it seems that Hermione is willing to admit she's interested in the possibility of sex with him. thats a verg big step forward. i am so intrigued by this story. i don't want to speculate too much on what might happen as i like to be surprised when the next chapter is posted. but i want to know if draco will pop up in this story, either in the past like they are now, or once they return (if they return) to present day. until next time.....happy writing!
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May 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
What! still no sex! ARGH!!! it's chapter 17 and they still haven't shagged! oh the tension...
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May 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Another great chapter. I am glad that Lucius went after Hermione when she got upset and left. I look forward to reading more soon to see what happens.
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May 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Oh my, the suspense. And a prospective heir -- may take a lot of practice ;)
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May 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM
That was lovely! Lucius does indeed seem the type to get miffed over coming second place to a book. I thought it was spot on for Lucius to follow Hermione back to their last residence, as sweet as it may seem it's also a little devious. No matter how far she runs, Lucius can always track her and I doubt he'll ever let her forget it. Even without the lemons, this was a wholly enjoyable addition; I can't wait to see what happens next!
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May 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I wonder why Hermione would think the Malfoys came to England during the Revolution? Lucius' jealousy over the books was funny. I can see him being quite put out that Hermione wasn't, well, putting out. What an intriguing universe you've created. Will we ever know what happened to Draco and his family? I hope nothing bad. I also like the idea that Lucius might be his own great to the x grandfather, and that Hermione might be his grandmother. How's that for incest? Great job as always.
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May 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM
boy i sure hope not! well now i hope that who ever that other heir was i dead or had an accident because it could be really disastrouse if not. now i know they have said that they are already married but will happen because they know they are not and well i dont think lucius is the type to just over look bastard children, nor is the socity they live in. well we now know who build the malfoy family library. :) please update soon i am going to go crazy!!!!! i cant belive that you just left us hanging! :[
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May 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Aw Lucius sleeping with a book in front of him makes him seem so cute. I like the image. I wonder if there will be any complications with the inheritance since technically Lucius and Hermione are from the future and took the money from the intended Malfoy heir of the period.
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May 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Hahaha