Name: Anise reviewed
Santa Malfoy on Jan 15, 2011 09:26 pm
I really, really liked this fic. And that's saying a lot, because I could completely relate to Draco's sheer and utter and visceral hatred of Christmas. I ^&*^&^%&^%&^^*^*&^&*^&*^*&^
(insert string of creative expletives here.
very creative. I work with ex-cons all day, you know...)
HATE Christmas. Vile. Anyway... I love the way that I don't think you can say that Draco ever really softens towards the holiday, either. He just responds to the way that Ginny truly cares about him instead of taking him in out of pity, and then, of course, he begins to fall for her. ;) And the generous part of his spirit comes out when he helps her friend Julie, which has NOTHING to do with the sheer horribleness that is Christmas.
Anyway, I'm thankful that it's over for another year, and now we have St. Urho's Day to look forward to. :) (pictures a St. Urho's Day D/G fic. Oh, come on! You know you want to write one. I'll even give you a tip to start out with. He drove the grasshoppers out of Finland.)
Author's Response: I'm one of those awful people who LOVE Christmas. Though I don't sink low enough to wear Christmas jumpers. Now that I refuse to do. Tacky decorations, yes; lots of food, yes; Christmas trees and presents, yes. But jumpers? No!
Anyway, I'm glad you liked this one. I agree that Draco doesn't really soften towards the actual holiday -- he just gets a bit of compassion for Julie and her family because he recognises himself in that situation. And, as you said, he merely responds to the fact that Ginny genuinely cares about him, which really doesn't have anything to do with Christmas.
Name: msm_2011simonebb reviewed
Santa Malfoy on Jan 15, 2011 11:52 am
love the humor holiday plot!!!
Author's Response: Thank you! ^_^
Name: a_gypsys_dance reviewed
Santa Malfoy on Jan 15, 2011 10:58 am
This was really cute! I liked it a lot. :)
Author's Response: Glad you liked it. ^_^
Name: gidge_8 reviewed
Santa Malfoy on Jan 14, 2011 03:29 pm
Oh, this was sooo darling! The reaction of the children was absolutely endearing, and Cynthia continued to grow on me as the story progressed, just like she did for Draco. :) It was obvious from the children's first words that Draco's little black heart had no chance whatsoever against the warming effect. It was delightfully warm, fluffy. I lift my cup of hot cocoa to you!
Author's Response: Aww, thanks, Gidge. I'm glad you liked it. ^_^
Name: quirky_vixen reviewed
Santa Malfoy on Jan 14, 2011 10:16 am
Aww!!! This was the perfect Christmas fic in every little way. I loved the situations and characterisations and really appreciate how you have infused quality content in short chapter , included all the essential elements, and rounded off everything so nicely, although we don't have much of a back-story of the characters. This was simple, sweet and smells of freshly baked goodies on Christmas ^_^ definitely put a smile on my face and a memorable and touchy story :)Thanks a lot Kim for sharing your heartfelt, quality writing with us shippers! Cheers on the New Year!!
Author's Response: This story ended up waaaaay longer than I intended, but I had fun with it, and that's really what counts for me. I'm glad you liked it and managed to get that Christmas feel. I really wanted to keep it at that 'heart-warming' level rather than having it be particularly romantic. I hope that came through. ^_^