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for Here But For the Grace of Merlin

by makochan0217

schedule August 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM
hmm well the Malfoy family losing their magic and being squibs would certainly be poetic justice lol. Love the story although the occasional digs at the Weasley family for being 'Beneath' the Malfoy family kinda irk me at times since the distrust and outright hate being thown at the Malfoy family is justified and while its in grand Slytherin fashion, Narcissa's constant scheming just makes me feel like she is less repentant for her role in things and more or less adapting to the worlds new order. I mean they just come off as sooooooo smug even though their side lost the war and while i have a small amount of sympathy for Lucius, he has racked up some bad karma in his time and even if he is healed i feel should still own up to his crimes and not hide behind the actions of the one Malfoy who had the balls to try and pull one over on Voldemort. I'm sorry if this review came off as a rant and I am honestly not trying to flame you, it just grinds my gears when I read post-war stories where the malfoy's seemingly get off completely Scott free due to the actions of Narcissa while barely losing anything and being set up to gain more just because their NOW being nice to harry and acting like their still better than everyone despite being Bigots and committing atrocities in the name of a madman while the Weasley family are made to look like below standard imbeciles and getting the "Ron the death eater" (look up tropes) treatment while having lost loved ones fighting for whats right. Again sorry if this came off as a rant, I just REALLY had to get that off my chest. this is a very good story and i will continue reading regardless of where you go with it.
person thrnbrooke
schedule August 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Harry just wants to be loved. If only Draco would show him that he could love him.
person Leania07
schedule July 16, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Aww, a sad Draco; doesn't he realize that Harry is a kind soul that even if he didn't have an interest in Draco, he'd accept the assistance because he wouldn't be able to cause Narcissa or Draco to become Squibs. Boy do these two have a fun roller coaster ahead of them! So these emotional upheavles (anger->happyness->sadness cycle) aid in the recovery process, the Draco and Harry will be healed in no time...now Narcissa's sanity and hearing may suffer. (Own personal thoughts and things I'd make happen if it was my story.) So sorry I've been rather absent, your feedback on LJ not only gave me a kick in the pants to get back to this story, but made me feel so very special! Most times my reviews are ignored, so I was oh so pleased. Keep up the good work, m'dear makoto, I do look forward to the next chapter(s)!

Leania
schedule July 13, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Great story so far. I hope that Harry and Draco become closer and closer. I'm still waiting for them to be together.
schedule July 13, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Poor Draco!!! I guess he hoped that Harry would immediately accept the situation because he knows that Harry is attracted to him. But Draco just presented the situation... he never said anything about his feelings for Harry. Actually I don't think he has any real feelings for Harry yet he is still thinking like a Slytherin and accepting the advantages of the situation. But Harry would not ever want to force someone into a situation they did not trully want. He'd want to find alternatives that would be best for the other person and not put his own wants first.

I'm guessing Harry will accept though in order to save Draco's magic because he knows how important that is to Draco. Poor Harry too... still not wanted for himself. I'm glad Draco was honest with Harry.
person HeatherWashabaugh
schedule July 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
I hope Harry makes the right decision.
schedule July 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
awww, poor draco and poor harry having his life manipulated again, though really draco should have more faith in harry lol. another wonderful chapter, keep up the good work :D
schedule July 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
well, ouch. still, it's at least out in the open now. If there's one thing har hates even more than being puppet mastered, it's being left in the dark while he's being puppet mastered.
schedule July 10, 2012 at 12:00 AM
yay, had lots of chapters to catch up on, but now i'm all out *sniffles* love the story so far, cissa and mione plotting behind the boys' back and draco's planningn and harry just along for the ride lol. and that last little bit with luc's healer sounded kind of ominous, hope they get him home sooner than later. keep up the great work, can't wait for mroe :D
schedule June 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM
drat. i missed a chappie. That's one of the major issues i have with AFF. no update alerts.
*rubs hands gleefully. soooooooooooooooooo much review fodder.

well, ick. tmi about former classmates and then some.

be wary of females plotting... unless, no, especially when they're plotting on your behalf. :P

well, maybe Kreature will behave himself a bit better now.

good idea with the oaths. i hope bill goes for it.

most interesting. I wonder if it's also in the potter family records.

Gah! the sooner they get luc outta there the better. those two healers are a disgrace.