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person ech1964
schedule October 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Great chapter! After reading this addition, I am now humming and singing "Just Another Woman In Love" by Anne Murray. The song (IMHO) portrays a strong woman who is accepting a man into her life as a partner -- I think it fits perfectly into your story at this point. I am also imagining (and would like to see) a love scene with Hermione leading and setting the pace. I think that a slow, deliberate seduction would get Lucius exactly where he is vunerable and would go a long way to building the trust necessary for this relationship to prosper.
person Robs
schedule October 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I'm not a lurker, but I'm reviewing anyway! Finally got around to reading up to date, having had this story bookmarked since chapter 1. Loving the story so far! I think Lucius is a lot more sensitive than he makes out to Hermione, and Hermione is perhaps behaving a little bit insensitively towards him... I'm also intrigued to fins out more about this plan of Severus' ??? Look forward to the next chapter!
person T Stevenson
schedule October 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 18:

Oooh, the knot garden sounds lovely; I can almost smell the scent of the herbs on the breeze! Narcissa instituting girl talk with Hermione, hmmm, very interesting. I think Lucius is going to be a bit nervous by that!

The ex-Mrs. Malfoy is brighter than I first gave her credit for, she understands subtle nuances especially well, and Hermione realizes that and brings her defenses down! Okay, I got a HUGE smile on my face when Narcissa said she found Severus Snape restful! Perhaps Narcissa intended to have Hermione feel sorry for her ex? It
schedule October 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Chapter 18

Yay, this was another fabulous chapter, LaBib!

schedule October 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Wow, just found this story and caught up and I really love how Hermione's and Lucius' communication goes wrong all the time - so realistic.
person sirsevchick
schedule October 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Now this was a lovely chapter. You did so much here. I think Severus and Narcissa really gave both Hermione and Lucius something to think about and they are right, Lucius and Hermione are well matched. I thought it was well done on your part to show that Lucius is not as prejucidial as many think he, but he certainly is not going to show any weakness in front of Hermione until he is more sure of her and of course, she is of course feels the same about him. The conversation that Lucius had with Severus was very illuminating and probaby would have been very educational for Hermione had she not been having female bonding in the loo. They were challenged in this chapter to really start thinking about their reactions, thoughts and words, which of course is very important to your plot movement. On the whole, this chapter really shows how good they will be together when they finally get it together.
schedule October 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I think it was a good plot developement to give Hermione Narcissa's perspective on Lucius. She needed to hear what was different between the two of them as opposed to her relationship with him and how things could change for both of them. And Lucius needed to hear a few things as well about his behavior from an outside observer. Waiting for the next one!
schedule October 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Awesome chappy!!! I like the mutual eye opener for both Hermione and Lucius. I hope a friendship can blossom for Hermione and Cissy but I wouldn't place a major bet on that. It's nice to see Hermione begin to realize that Lucius is a bit human and that Lucius is beginning to open his eyes and mind. Or at least that's what I gleamed from the chappy. ^_^ Perhaps while in said tub they might have a somewhat heart to heart, but that is just me hoping. But I have this feeling that they are going to do everything the hard way and continue to beat their heads against the proverbial brick wall.

Keep up the good work, can't wait for the next chappy,

Lady Serin
schedule October 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Chapter Eighteen: I can write myself into the story then. While Hermione and Narcissa were in the lavatory, I was busy doing other things in the drawing room. I actually updated promises two weeks ago (not sure if you saw it). Oh Promises
person rini868
schedule October 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Yahoo lets you colour and put patterns on your emails? Wow! That's very cool, Gmail will have to get on that.

Lucius... tight pants... mmmm...

It looks like the girl talk has helped :) I'm so glad.

Oooh! A shared bath, I like those!