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for Hephaestus

by Lomonaaeren

schedule November 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
*whistles* When you said Draco will have to "go through rather than up," he certainly did. If I understood your comment correctly, they both really went for the jugular by the end. I panicked for a second when he brought the paper and pen. He wasn't at all intending to go to the newspapers was he? Did he just want to write it down to make sure he received closure? I really think Draco should be trying or should have tried to do some of the research himself, by himself. It has been so long, and even though Harry refused from the beginning, getting Harry's hopes up or trying to is really cruel to someone as resigned as Harry is. Especially if it doesn't work. And especially since Draco said Harry can stay only "while" they researched. Although this time, this end and cutting remark by Harry really destroyed alot, since Draco's main problem was not being worth it enough for Harry to wear a glamour. That the wizarding world, and Ginny, and being a hero was worth getting scars but Draco wasn't worth it to get together to heal those scars. I am a little surprised at Harry for admitting that he researched with Hermione about cures, while he refused Draco earlier. But with something as traumatizing as all of this it is understandable on some levels.

And that's another thing. I'm prepared to read without blinking [figuratively speaking] most torture as featured on SAW and other related movies [although I cringe alot]. But the idea of burning Harry's flesh, folding it/cooling it, I'm horrified. It was probably good for Harry to not be thinking of protecting Draco from the truth, but he probably wasn't expecting Draco to understand so much of the situation so quickly. If indeed he knows that Draco learned a few things.

^^ As for the beginning, of course, that Draco wishes that he refused Narcissa and Lucius for those intelligence enhancing spells, he is also admitting that Scorpius is right. :) That was really powerful, though, that Draco recognized Scorpius' glare to be his own, as turned on Harry. Love this story too much. I look forward to seeing how maturely Draco reacts to that statement. Had Harry made it before telling Draco the story of the torture, I doubt I could count on Draco to not react maturely, but I hope he does. Even if his main fear was solidified in that sentence. That he wasn't worth it.
person k
schedule November 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
So intense. I was crying at the end. I feel so sad for Draco. He does love Harry but he's so shallow that he can't get over his outside appearance. I'm glad that Harry turned away. It would be nice if you could draw so that you could show us exactly how Harry looks.
I hope the next chapter is going to come soon.
person Myraa
schedule November 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Damnit, that was so sad. Damnit, Draco, I wish he would just STOP already. Seriously, even I had to flinch at his words and thoughts. Imagine being Harry. I wish he would listen to Scorpius, his childish opinions could do wonders. Scorpius was so entertaining, by the way. So clueless, so cute.

The last scene was brilliantly written. I especially loved it when Harry put on the glamours for a while. And how his words felt so genuine, so sad, that even Draco HAD to at least acknowledge the truth of his words. Again, I say, I could understand where Draco's coming from, especially him being the person he is. His emotions, Harry's as well were so real, their frustrations and everything. I'm LOVING this story so MUCH.
person SlytherinPrincess19
schedule November 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Wow.. This story is kinda heartbreaking. I can admit I shed a few tears.
I just hope it works out for everyone in the end.
:/
schedule November 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Oh poor Harry!!! That was soooo heartbreaking! I need chapter 4!!!
schedule November 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All Draco can think of is how this all effected him. He doesn't really love Harry. He is in love with the "idea" or "ilusion" of Harry. He loves what he thinks Harry should look like and be. If he really loved Harry he wouldhave tried to look at things from Harry's point of view. But he never did and still don't. At least Harry tries to see it from Draco's side. And what he sees is that Draco can't stand how he looks and would be ashamed to be with him. Draco only wants Harry as he looked before. And actually, it seems as though Draco wasn't really all that happy and in lovewith him even then. It was the same then as it is now, to Draco the world is all about Draco. Draco will only change if Draco's little world is altered as Harry's was. If he had an accident, that resulted in say a long scar down the side of his face, that can't be removed, maybe it would give him something to think on.
person yun
schedule November 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
draco wanted for his side of the story be heard and understood, by harry. so he still care. and i find it funny how scorpius made the sweets eaten for the day be made as "memorial marking" for an event. seems like to little kids, it was the only thing that make one particular day special and distinct. it's just too cute of them. and thank you for the chapter!
person Uke Incognito
schedule November 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
These kinds of stories make me depressed. T.T It's so well written that it appears to be almost like a memoir instead of a fanfiction. Lovely story, heartbreaking, a soul touching.

Can I ask you something? Who is the seme and who is the uke in this story? I'd hate to keep on going and find out that the wrong person (for me at least) is the top and not the bottom. I'm picky like that, no offense.
schedule November 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
oh god, WHY does draco insist on being such a complete and utter idiot? sigh, i know part of his reaction is fueled by denial, hurt and anger over the situation and is lashing out but sheesh, HOW can he think that asking harry to hid himself is OK????? this chapter tore me about: sad for harry and pissing mad at draco. *deep breath*
schedule November 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM
oh so sad, poor harry:( i hope he finds someone else instead of waiting around for draco to stop being such as arse . . .