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September 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 10: That game Padma instituted was fun, but didn
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September 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Oddly enough, the sidestory with Tomas and Seamus really seems to be catching fire right now. I hadn't found it particularly interesting before, but now, hmmm.....
Dibby's elf-powers are also quite interesting. In the books, house-elf lore/plot never did much for me, but who knows? Maybe there's more the elf than meets the eye?
As far as Padma & Lucius are concerned, thank goodness they're FINALLY getting it on! I find it amusing that you managed to avoid using both anatomical & slang terms for the relevant body parts. I wasn't sure if you were aiming euphemisms for delicate ears/eyes or you were trying to bring a bit of mystery to the action.
I liked that Padma was evaluating Lucius and finding him wanting as far as marriage material is concerned. For someone with her background, this is very consistent.
It may be "foreign" to contemplate, but deciding who to marry isn't a case of simply falling in love. There are practical components that have to be taken into account that don't relate directly to money. I do like that Lucius was a bit confused and perhaps a bit hurt by Padma's honesty. Perhaps this will motivate him to pursue her a bit harder....
In any case, I'm glad to see another installment on this saga. As always, your characters are quite real and definitely interesting.
Dibby's elf-powers are also quite interesting. In the books, house-elf lore/plot never did much for me, but who knows? Maybe there's more the elf than meets the eye?
As far as Padma & Lucius are concerned, thank goodness they're FINALLY getting it on! I find it amusing that you managed to avoid using both anatomical & slang terms for the relevant body parts. I wasn't sure if you were aiming euphemisms for delicate ears/eyes or you were trying to bring a bit of mystery to the action.
I liked that Padma was evaluating Lucius and finding him wanting as far as marriage material is concerned. For someone with her background, this is very consistent.
It may be "foreign" to contemplate, but deciding who to marry isn't a case of simply falling in love. There are practical components that have to be taken into account that don't relate directly to money. I do like that Lucius was a bit confused and perhaps a bit hurt by Padma's honesty. Perhaps this will motivate him to pursue her a bit harder....
In any case, I'm glad to see another installment on this saga. As always, your characters are quite real and definitely interesting.
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September 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 9
As usual, well done. Are we getting hints that Seamus might not be so utterly straight, then?
I do like the emotional bridges Hermione & Lucius are building, but come on, throw us a bone, will you?! Lucius needs a bit of horizontal tango time.....
Anyways, going back to your question about whether a woman with your colouring could wear some of what you saw on the SeasonsIndia website, I don't see why not if you choose colours that play up your colouring positively. As to style/cut, that again depends on your figure & your confidence.
As usual, well done. Are we getting hints that Seamus might not be so utterly straight, then?
I do like the emotional bridges Hermione & Lucius are building, but come on, throw us a bone, will you?! Lucius needs a bit of horizontal tango time.....
Anyways, going back to your question about whether a woman with your colouring could wear some of what you saw on the SeasonsIndia website, I don't see why not if you choose colours that play up your colouring positively. As to style/cut, that again depends on your figure & your confidence.
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September 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 9: Ah, I
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September 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 8: First, thank you for alerting me to your new chapter. It was odd, but I got four updates and a chapter to beta all at the same time, so I am running a bit behind.
My vision of Lucius was just an outline, not at all meant to refer to any particular part of your story. You know that, right? I like your Lucius very well, indeed! (And I hope I
My vision of Lucius was just an outline, not at all meant to refer to any particular part of your story. You know that, right? I like your Lucius very well, indeed! (And I hope I
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September 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
(Chapter 9)
First off.....arrrrgghhh! Are Lucius and Padma ever going to get up to the "wizardy bonding"??? Maybe Dibby should consider those last resorts again!
Having said that, I'll now say that this was another excellent chapter. I liked how you went back and forth between Lucius and Padma, and Tomas,,,and yay! Seamus to the rescue! I still have no idea as to who attacked him, although I see that you've left clues. I could re-read and make a guess, but I'm liking the suspense and will wait for the story to unfold in regards to the attacker. Now that Seamus is there, and by the way he was holding Tomas' hand, hopefully something will blossom for them.
Poor Lucius. Still battling his inner demons. It was an interesting little bit you threw in there in regards to Narcissa, how she'd receiving a couple of canings from Abraxas as well, and I admit I am curious to know why he caned her, as well as a bit enraged at the audacity of the man. I'm assuming this took place after Lucius and Narcissa were married? And that he thought he had the right because she married "out" of the Black family and "in" to the Malfoy family? You also made mention of Narcissa bearing the scras of her own family and it's pureblood traditions.....her own father caned her as well? Or worse? You've got me dying of curiosity for that backstory now as well!
I hope that Lucius will give in to his urge to unburden himself to Padma and talk to her about his past. Not only will it be a catharsis from him, but he cannot hope it build a healthy relationship with her unless he does. There was another intriguing bit in there too, in regards to that; Abraxas and the other Malfoy's are dead, there is only Lucius and Draco (I assume) left, what possible harm can come from the Malfoy line if Lucius should confide in Padma? Is the line cursed? In a way Draco knows nothing about, since I would assume he confessed all upon joining the Church?
Very much looking forward to the next update!
First off.....arrrrgghhh! Are Lucius and Padma ever going to get up to the "wizardy bonding"??? Maybe Dibby should consider those last resorts again!
Having said that, I'll now say that this was another excellent chapter. I liked how you went back and forth between Lucius and Padma, and Tomas,,,and yay! Seamus to the rescue! I still have no idea as to who attacked him, although I see that you've left clues. I could re-read and make a guess, but I'm liking the suspense and will wait for the story to unfold in regards to the attacker. Now that Seamus is there, and by the way he was holding Tomas' hand, hopefully something will blossom for them.
Poor Lucius. Still battling his inner demons. It was an interesting little bit you threw in there in regards to Narcissa, how she'd receiving a couple of canings from Abraxas as well, and I admit I am curious to know why he caned her, as well as a bit enraged at the audacity of the man. I'm assuming this took place after Lucius and Narcissa were married? And that he thought he had the right because she married "out" of the Black family and "in" to the Malfoy family? You also made mention of Narcissa bearing the scras of her own family and it's pureblood traditions.....her own father caned her as well? Or worse? You've got me dying of curiosity for that backstory now as well!
I hope that Lucius will give in to his urge to unburden himself to Padma and talk to her about his past. Not only will it be a catharsis from him, but he cannot hope it build a healthy relationship with her unless he does. There was another intriguing bit in there too, in regards to that; Abraxas and the other Malfoy's are dead, there is only Lucius and Draco (I assume) left, what possible harm can come from the Malfoy line if Lucius should confide in Padma? Is the line cursed? In a way Draco knows nothing about, since I would assume he confessed all upon joining the Church?
Very much looking forward to the next update!
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September 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
(Addendum)
Hmm....not quite sure why the last half of my above review ended up all in italics. Were't we just talking about html code?? LOL!
Hmm....not quite sure why the last half of my above review ended up all in italics. Were't we just talking about html code?? LOL!
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September 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thanks for updating (ch. 8) Miss Patil. Your cast of characters continue to be judiciously and thoughtfully fleshed out. It seems remarkable to me that Tomas would have ignored so many danger signs, however. I, therefore look forward to his next meeting with Seamus and more information about his attacker (magical?/muggle?). I'm sure you have some very interesting stuff up your sleeve in this regard. As for the way Lucius' & Padma's relationship seems to be progressing, it's nice to see them working together without sexual action at every turn. Lucius is more than his sex appeal, but his sex appeal is more than most.
I'm glad to read more of this WHENEVER you update.
Btw, I ended up marrying neither of those clowns. My DH is altogether awesome.
Zareenyn
I'm glad to read more of this WHENEVER you update.
Btw, I ended up marrying neither of those clowns. My DH is altogether awesome.
Zareenyn
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August 31, 2008 at 12:00 AM
(Chapter 8)
Before anyone says anything to the contrary, I just want to say that I find Lucius Malfoy with a secret desire for Muggle music, particularly the music you chose, to be perfectly believable. Despite being a pureblood wizard from a long, long line of pureblood wizards, I don't believe for a second that he'd be totally ignorant of the Muggle world. Also, it's perfectly believable that it would be Severus who provided the gateway, so to speak, being a half blood. I'm sure music was probably one of Severus' few solaces during holidays when he had to leave Hogwarts and return to the horror of his home life, and something he would share with Lucius, who's home life was just as horrible. It's so beautifully touching that Lucius misses Severus so much. They've been through so much together, all the horror of Voldemort and the war. It's just very sad and beautiful that he misses his friend. I like that touch very much.
I like that you're delving deeper into Tomas' story too, and I was shocked at what happened to him at the end of this chapter. Who would do this, and will it be Seamus to the rescue? Is Seamus even gay? If he is, will he and Tomas get together as Tomas so fervently wishes? Does Goran have anything to do with anything, or is he just Tomas' friend?
Update soon! I love this story, everything about it, and I can't wait for more!
Before anyone says anything to the contrary, I just want to say that I find Lucius Malfoy with a secret desire for Muggle music, particularly the music you chose, to be perfectly believable. Despite being a pureblood wizard from a long, long line of pureblood wizards, I don't believe for a second that he'd be totally ignorant of the Muggle world. Also, it's perfectly believable that it would be Severus who provided the gateway, so to speak, being a half blood. I'm sure music was probably one of Severus' few solaces during holidays when he had to leave Hogwarts and return to the horror of his home life, and something he would share with Lucius, who's home life was just as horrible. It's so beautifully touching that Lucius misses Severus so much. They've been through so much together, all the horror of Voldemort and the war. It's just very sad and beautiful that he misses his friend. I like that touch very much.
I like that you're delving deeper into Tomas' story too, and I was shocked at what happened to him at the end of this chapter. Who would do this, and will it be Seamus to the rescue? Is Seamus even gay? If he is, will he and Tomas get together as Tomas so fervently wishes? Does Goran have anything to do with anything, or is he just Tomas' friend?
Update soon! I love this story, everything about it, and I can't wait for more!
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August 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Hi again,
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that you've updated this story. I like this pairing more and more. Lucius is sexy without being scary which only makes him a better match for Padma. I think the pacing of the romance is also emotionally true as well. The morning after misunderstanding is also quite believable.
I would love to get a better peak into Padma's mind, however. As she's being introduced to various bachelors, it would be really fun to see how they fail to stack up against Lucius in her mind--whether they are petty or significant differences. I remember rejecting one guy because he never blinked when he stared in my direction. It really creeped me out. Another was rejected because when I expressed interest in his motives for getting both an MD & a PhD, he said it was because he "fell" into it. Like it was a pit or something.
I look forward to more.....soon, please!
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that you've updated this story. I like this pairing more and more. Lucius is sexy without being scary which only makes him a better match for Padma. I think the pacing of the romance is also emotionally true as well. The morning after misunderstanding is also quite believable.
I would love to get a better peak into Padma's mind, however. As she's being introduced to various bachelors, it would be really fun to see how they fail to stack up against Lucius in her mind--whether they are petty or significant differences. I remember rejecting one guy because he never blinked when he stared in my direction. It really creeped me out. Another was rejected because when I expressed interest in his motives for getting both an MD & a PhD, he said it was because he "fell" into it. Like it was a pit or something.
I look forward to more.....soon, please!