i'm glad that you guys updated this! it's getting better and of course, draco has a good eye. more soon!
Author's Response:Myn says: Draco has a lot of good body parts. Ahem.
Ves says: Behave and we might get around to writing about some others....
ooh interesting chapter, cant wait to read more!
Author's Response: Myn says: Yeah, I can't wait to see how it all turns out, either! ... Wait, that wasn't very comforting for our readers, was it?
Ves says: Comforting? No. True? Yes. *shrugs* I think we are going to be as surprised as everyone else...
Myn says: Hey, at least we'll all have fun, right? Right? Ves says: Right!
his is one of the best ones yet! WOW! I love your Narcissa!
Author's Response: Myn says: Well, yes, I really do think I did an excellent job with "His", and... Yeah, I should totally stop abusing an innocent typo to promote one of my stories which is on fanfiction.net instead of here, huh? *cough* *shuffles feet* *cough* Woo! Narcissa rocks!
Ves says: *reads all that* Err, yeah. Glad you are enjoying it. Feel free to ignore Myn.
Myn says: Yes. Just ignore me.
Yes! I adore it with a passion! I am on fire with curiosity! It is a story like no other! Seriously. It's cool.
Author's Response: Myn says: Thank you! We appreciate it! Although we'd really suggest you get some water or something, because fire bad.
Ves says: Fire bad. Tree pretty?...Sorrym Buffy moment. :)
Myn says: D/G good, and all is right with the world.
I love it!! Update soon!!! As in really soon!
Author's Response: Myn says: How soon is really soon? Because I'm afraid of commitment when it comes to updating.
Ves says: *laughs*
Ok, havent heard this one before, great beginning, hope you update soon i could get addicted to this story
Author's Response: Ves says: New addicts! Whee!!
Myn says: *hides the needles*
Ginny is saved. Although I rather think she'd be able to get any job, her being such a powerful witch and all. Seventh daughter and all that, unless I didn't remember that correctly.
Author's Response: Myn says: Technically, the tradition calls for the seventh son of a seventh son. Ginny isn't the seventh son, she's the first daughter, so unless you update ancient traditions with modern gender sensibilities, there's no inherent special magic due to her birth position. If Arthur is a seventh son, then her little brother would be hot stuff, or failing that a little brother of Ginny's could have seven sons and the seventh of those would be all special and extra super magical, but that's got very little to do with Ginny.
Ginny is pretty darn cool, in my opinion, and probably powerful, but for the purposes of our story, she's as she's been written - a mostly ordinary girl facing a tough job market.
Ves says: *nods* She's quick and clever - that much is certainly canon. We shall see how she fares...
when i saw this story on the recently updated list, i actually had to do a double take :) but it was definitely worth the wait. keep up the hilarity!
Author's Response: Myn says: Thank you! Just for you being so patient with us, the wait time for the next chapter will be miniscule.
Ves says: We are back on track and ready to go. Hope we didn't give you whiplash with that double-taking.
So funny and witty and smart. I love your portrayal of Narcissa, and Ginny so far. And who better to do a wizarding lingerie line? Cannot wait to see how Draco fits into all of this......since I am sure he is a connoisseur of fine lingerie!
Author's Response: Myn says: Oh, I'm sure Draco would be the first to agree with you there.
Ves says: And don't fret about Draco - All will become clear. *wicked grin*
This is a wonderful, charming story. Narcissa and Ginny ready to take on the world. I LOVE it.
Author's Response: Myn says: I think it's not so much 'on' as 'over'.
Ves says: Yeah, I think "take OVER the world" is more like it.
Author's Response: Myn also says: Either way, I think the rest of the world is trembling in their subpar lingerie in anticipation.
througly enjoy the concept and writing so far. please update soon!
Author's Response: Myn says: Do you know, I enjoy it, too? Maybe even enough to update soon. Hey, stranger things have happened. ;)
Ves says: Glad you are liking it. It is a not commonly done concept...Go us!
I somehow missed the first chapter of this when you posted it, but I'm so glad I read it tonight. I laughed my ass off--pun very much intended. Please do post again soon.
Author's Response: Ves says: I would consider yourself fortunate. It means you didn't wait ages and ages for an update!
Myn says: Oh, dear. Do you think we could reattach her ass with superglue?
Ves says: Why not? That guy in the ad glues himself to an I-beam...
Myn says: Okay. We'll just need for her to send us plane tickets and her home address and we'll be right over with the superglue in order to atone for our crimes.
YES! A fashion industry-related fic! I'm enjoying this very much thus far...looking forward to the next chapter ^^
Author's Response: Ves says: Hey, Myn - looks like we are filling a burning need in the Fire and Ice community. Who knew? Myn says: Oh dear. Now I wonder if I need to know more about the fashion industry that can be read in Glamour magazine. Ves says: I think you are fine. After all this is a totally fictional fashion industry! Myn says: Point. Although sometimes the fashion in Glamour also seems directed at fictional people. Ves says: *snerk* Word.
Computer - $1300. Internet Cable - $50. This story - Priceless. (There are some things money can't buy, for everything else there is mastercard ;-). Seriously, all joking aside, I really love this story! "I leave with lush or nothing..." Bloody brilliant. Where do you guys come up with this stuff?? I like Narcissa as the career woman although it is not the usual way one perceives her because she is aristocracy and working is beneath her, but, hey, I am all for willing suspension of disbelief, and I rather like this Narcissa! Draco and Ginny are very IC, and from this chapter I gather that Narcissa likes Ginny very much; so my take is that she pushes for a relationship between the two. However, with the weird way this story started out, I am sure there are other much more entertaining thoughts abound! I would tell you to change the names and try and publish it, but I think that is frowned upon ;-) Nevertheless, if this ever gets published it, I am confident that it will make the bestsellers list! It's a very unique story. Ok that was quite a long review...but I am so excited about this story!!
Author's Response: Myn says: If we ever published this, I wouldn't be able to resist telling Good Morning America that it all started as a fanfic on Livejournal, and then the jig would be up and someone would sue us until we died. So, it seems unlikely. Ves says: *snicker* She has a point. There will be more later on how Narcissa started but for now I can say, I am not sure she had much choice. Glad you are enjoying it. This story owes quite a debt to fluffy chick lit everywhere - not a style either of us usually writes but fun. Very fun. Myn says: Much fun. And some insanity, which answers the question of where we come up with this stuff.
Wow! Awesome story, perhaps an update is in the wings?
Author's Response: Ves says: You asked and LOOK - just 9 months later - an update! Myn says: Hey, we've been sick. *coughs theatrically* Ves also says: And trying to beat Kingdom Hearts...I mean - SICK. Real sick.
Hilarious!
Author's Response: Ves says: Indeed! Myn says: Thanks!
update!its awesome
Author's Response: Ves says: Well gee...we were just going to leave this chapter out here eternally...but now that you suggested updating... Myn says: Awesome is as awesome does, and now that we've updated I claim awesomeness forerver and ever in the name of Vesanmyn.
awww, poor embarrassed ginny! i think draco should get utterly humiliated at some point as well, it's only fair! and i can't wait for the cat-and-mouse part :) wonderful first chapter!
Author's Response: Myn says: Who, me? Humiliate Draco? *looks innocent* Ves says: I know that look - Poor Draco! Seriously, I am sure there will be a little payback somewhere down the road.
What an interesting take on Narcissa. It's always refreashing to see her in an an assertive role rather than simply hovering behind Lucius's wand. The characters were all well written and you've taken an idea that I would never have thought to apply to fanfiction and written such a strong story in just one chapter. Poor bare-assed Ginny. Her pride may have been wounded but I'm sure she'll see some just compensation later at the hands of the Malfoy heir. Can't wait to read the rest.
Author's Response: Ves says: Stop it; I'm blushing! Originally the story started with the line about Narcissa flashing everyone - I don't think the story could have gone wrong from there. Myn says: Nudity has a way of being a promising start, yeah. Myn further says: And Narcissa has to be assertive, really. Can you see a wilting flower standing up to Lucius and telling him where to send their son to school? I think not. So, that's our story and we're sticking to it.
This is really marvelous---everybody is so IC, and you can't help but feel for Ginny. I'll admit I never thought Molly would feel that way, but she does baby Ginny, so it's plausible. All in all...hurry up with Chapter Two! I'm very excited to see what happens next.
Author's Response: Ves says: Keeping people IC is a wee obsession over here...
Myn says: As for hurrying, we'll try, but every time we attempt it we start to sneeze uncontrollably, so I think we have to work out some kind of allergy medication before being successful at it.
Ves says: Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for taking the time to review.
MORE! oh, you guys are great. I just love you.
Author's Response: Ves says: More is forthcoming barring any apocalypses. I pinky-swear. And many thanks.
Myn says: If it's not done by then, I'm totally calling mid-terms as apocalypses.
Oh how wonderful!! I'm sure the 10 other reviews have praised the story enough but this is great. So funny and let me tell you - is this was the first chapter of a book, I'd be standing in line at the cashier to buy it!!
Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Myn says: We accept gifts of cash and jewelry. Contact one of us privately for an address.
Ves says: Wow! That is, hands down, one of the best reviews I have ever received. And, geez, Myn - I was all basking here and you go all monetary. You have a point though. wcoast_girl, I also accept relinquished imaginary territories and anything custard-like...
Myn says: Oh, sure, make me look greedy. *swipes your custard*
Ves: *cries*
Myn: *eats custard tauntingly*
Oh my, this is some really fun stuff. This story already promises to be VERY entertaining! Yea! I shall wait for the continuation with bated breath.
Author's Response: Ves says: Hoorah for entertainment! Hoorah for fun!
Myn says: Er, do try to breathe, okay? We like our readers to be of the alive persuasion.
Ves says: Which is not to say we are, in any way, biased against vampire, zombie or spectral readers. Not as long as they review...
Myn says: Well, that and that they don't eat the other readers. We really frown on that here at FIA.
Ves says: Indeed. That would really discourage new members from joining. "New Members Dismembered Here!" Nope. It would never go over...
Myn says: So, um,,yeah. I think we need to stop this one here before we devolve into a Buffy/FIA crossover fic in review comments.
Ves says: Curses. Foiled again.
Oh my, poor Ginny, landing the dream job of almost every witch (I'm sure), and then ruining it at the most inopportune moment. But lucky for her, Draco smoothly handled it, being the Malfoy that he is. Great beginning, this story made me gasp and laugh at the same time, a interesting combination. Can't wait for the rest!
Author's Response: Ves says: For all of her talent and smarts, I can see Ginny being an occasional victim of Fate's cruel sense of humor. It was quite an unforgettable moment though...We had fun making every new indignity surpass the last. Rest assured that Ginny's life remains just as crazy from here on out.
Myn says: I think Ginny's actually talked about bringing a lawsuit for cruelty to fic stars, but she gets a happy ending with Draco, and might even get Hot Smut during sweeps, so I don't think she's got a case.
Ves says: The sheer number of fics where she and Draco engage in nothing but hot smut would get the case thrown out of court. No one can suffer while being hooked up with Draco that much...
Myn says: It's my contention that the Doppelganger fic alone will get the case thrown out. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ah, so this is what you were working on! It's fabulous! Very interesting and promising concept and situation Ginny's found herself in, and I really can't wait to read on. Hero!SmoothandinControl!Draco! And then bastard!Draco, but really, I can overlook that. Great chapter!
Author's Response: Myn says: Well, Draco's just not Draco if he's not a bit of a bastard. Glad you like it!
Ves says: I have to admit that, on my side, this fic owes a debt to "The Devil Wears Prada". Still, we have had great fun playing with how a beauty company would work in the wizarding world. Glad you are enjoying it! As for Draco, he's good at being many things at once - it's part of his charm.