Reviews For Winning the Cup
Name: kieraraelyn reviewed The next match on Nov 27, 2016 11:28 pm
Going to have to agree with the previous two reviewrs; there should be a non-con warming. Especially after reading the first one, I was completely unprepared for the rape scene. To be honest, it was almost triggering for me. Which is not to say that I would't have read the story, just that a little warning would have been nice.

I'm rather conflicted about this story. I really loved most of the characterizations, especially Narcissa's. You're a gifted writer.

But.. I don't think I can approve of Draco and Ginny getting back together after he raped her. That's not a forgivable offense. I realize that she loved him and he honestly, truly regretted it, but that's not enough. I feel like you got her reaction to it spot on - the devastation, the fear, the desire to just forget, the self-loathing, her near breakdown in front of Blaise and Narcissa. But she leaves specifically so that she doesn't go back to him. I'm having a hard time reconciling all of that with her decision to get to know him and start a friendship, especially since she knows that's not all he wants. I know it's not terribly implausible - you only have to read about battered and abused women to know that it's not. I guess I just don't see Ginny that way. I don't like this notion that rape is something you can move past with your rapist.

I think what really bothers me about this story and makes me feel so squicky is how true to life it is. I can completely see this scenario happening between two real people and it saddens and sickens me.

To wrap this up, because it's getting long and is mostly negative, neither of which are probably pleasant, I DID enjoy your writing. It's probably the only reason I finished the fic. I'm curious to explore your other work (especially hoping to find a similar strong!Narcissa, Protective!Luna, and Blunt!Blaise in other stories of yours). I just can't get behind the premise.
Name: legally_regal reviewed The next match on Apr 19, 2012 12:14 am
I agree with the reviewer before me, this should definitely have a non-consensual warning. I really liked Catching The Snitch, but I find this sequel to be unrealistic.
Name: app reviewed Dodging bludgers on Jan 05, 2012 11:08 am
This story should have a warning for sexual violence and non-consensual sex. And it is totally not realistic to say that she felt pleasure when she was being raped, you know, mind and body work together.
Name: BlackRaven reviewed The next match on Jun 18, 2010 10:51 pm
I absolutely love the way you have taken a smutty one shot and made it into a full long story. Excellent job
Name: mollusque reviewed The next match on Feb 14, 2010 02:38 am
I really like your story.This is my 5th time reading it.Draco and Ginny are great
Name: Nutmeg44 reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Oct 01, 2009 04:34 am
i love it... i laughed, i cried, i called harry and ron self-righteous pricks. great story... future au is definitely my fave era. u write well.
Name: hp42 reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Mar 21, 2009 06:00 pm
Aw, what an amazing fic. The ending was absolutely perfect. To be honest I shed quite a few tears whilst reading and very much doubted Ginny and Draco ending up together after their.. ordeal but you tied everything up with a perfect bow. This story was lovely and your writing is marvelous.
Name: AmeliaAutumn reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Mar 02, 2009 01:47 pm
wow!
Incredible is all i can say!
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Name: Lynnamae reviewed The next match on Nov 20, 2008 02:09 pm
This story is spellbinding. Amazing work!
Name: GoldenFawkes reviewed Dodging bludgers on Jul 30, 2008 10:00 pm
Omg, he totally just raped her.
Name: luvtheweasleys reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Mar 22, 2008 10:58 am
Bravo...amazing story and amazing writing...Job well done!!
Name: luvtheweasleys reviewed Time Out on Mar 22, 2008 09:54 am
Oh, so sad!!!!
Name: luvtheweasleys reviewed The Hawkshead Attacking Formation on Mar 22, 2008 09:45 am
I like the portrayal of Narcissa as a strong mother instead of a weak one....good job!
Name: luvtheweasleys reviewed Starfish and Stick on Mar 22, 2008 09:38 am
Oh, how I love Blaise...I think he and Luna are so wonderful!!
Name: luvtheweasleys reviewed The Snitch is sighted on Mar 22, 2008 09:21 am
I really like this story!!
Name: GoldenFawkes reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Dec 13, 2007 08:48 am
You managed the psychology of the story incredibly well. Excellent job.
Name: lee123321 reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Dec 05, 2007 05:30 pm
yay...luna and blaise are together.

its weird I like Harry in the actual books, but not in fanfiction.
Name: Jester Hellking reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Jun 17, 2007 05:41 pm
I read this all in one sitting, and my mind is spinning. It's rare to find such a well-rounded Draco in the fandom, and even though it must have been hard to write (there were times when the portrayal was hard to read) it was an absolute delight. All of your characterizations were excellent, especially the Weasley clan dynamic. Thank you for this!
Name: reviewbunny reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Apr 29, 2007 05:00 pm
i came across your fic and i don't know how i managed to miss it before. i absolutely love it. especially the angst and its perfect ending. we all need a little disney style ending to get through a long day in real life. i have a feeling i'll be reading this fic again before long. goodjob and keep writing!
Name: 0630938 reviewed The next match on Feb 11, 2007 10:27 am
there is no T in repas(t) before last paragraph
Name: marabobara reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Dec 18, 2006 04:39 pm
that was fantastic. i read a lot of fanfiction and i enjoy it, but i dont very often think its good quality-wise...this was. very well-written. congratulations!

and i dont normally enjoy non-consenual fics, but this was good.

the only thing i'd say as far as criticism goes is, and i hate to pick on spelling but i see this in so many fics, a few times you say "defiantly" when you mean "definitely" and those are very different words.

but seriously, this was probably the best-written fanfic i've ever read. keep writing more stuff!
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed Epilogue: The Cup Awarded on Sep 11, 2006 11:39 am
~OMG...I just love this story. And the cookie was great.~
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed The Seeker Snatches the Snitch on Sep 11, 2006 01:08 am
~WOW. A really great chapter.~
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed The Chaser tries for the score on Sep 10, 2006 06:18 pm
~Just when everything is going good.~
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed Chasers and Quaffles on Sep 10, 2006 06:02 pm
~Another wonderful chapter.~
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