Name: fudgepop reviewed Fifteen: An Unsuccessful Meeting on Feb 27, 2017 09:15 pm

I'm glad Ginny was able to book it out of Paris first thing but oh man to end up in that awkward Narcissa encounter yikes. On the bright side I am loving feminist!Draco slowly evolving haha Another great chapter!

Author's Response: Yaaas, Draco is learning, little by little, how to be a good ally. As long as he continues to listen and doesn't get defensive when someone schools him, he'll get there eventually. Thank you so much!

Name: Desertisle reviewed Fifteen: An Unsuccessful Meeting on Feb 26, 2017 05:08 am

Great chapter! I feel for Stephanie and her dilemma, certainly something many many women face in the workplace. I loved Ginny's and Narcissa's interaction. Looking forward to reading the next installment. Thanks for continuing on this fic.

Author's Response: Thank YOU so much for continuing to read! I agonized over Ginny and Narcissa's meeting for a while there, but I'm really pleased with how it came out. I'm glad you enjoyed it, too!

Name: evie-chan reviewed Fourteen: A Parisian Disaster on Jan 04, 2017 05:57 am

That must have been a really difficult chapter to write, so huge kudos to you! And nope, it's not lacklustre at all! I'll definitely be back for the next update :)

Author's Response: It definitely was. D: Thank you so much for reading!

Name: haniqua reviewed Fourteen: A Parisian Disaster on Dec 27, 2016 12:17 pm

SYDNEY? UNCULTURED? I'll forgive you that remark, only because Junker is an ass, and also because it's true that it's socially acceptable to drink boxed wine here. u_u
Love this update - I know you're not happy with it but I love how you mixed up the sequence of events after the first time I went over it. Junker was adequately feral and I appreciate that Ginny has found a character who is experienced and can be subjective in the matter. I am sooooo sad for her over the ending, I almost didn't want to read it, though you wrote the scene excellently. Great job. :)

Author's Response: Thank you, Haz!! This was such a difficult chapter to write, but I'm glad it's over. Time for Ginny to get her revenge! (Or will she...?) I knew you'd appreciate Junker's Sydney remark. ;) Thank you for reading and leaving a review, and thank you for looking over one of the first versions of the chapter for me!

Name: SniperTeamTango reviewed Fourteen: A Parisian Disaster on Dec 26, 2016 09:07 am

A combination of personal beliefs and issues and your feeling a need to warn of the content had me deliberating for over an hour and a half on whether or not I should read this chapter. I am glad to say it was not as bad as I expected.

I am very glad you've introduced a character with a legal background for this. It terrifies me how often those type of people aren't involved in these types of issues. I'll now proceed to wonder also what the hell happened in the last 30s of the chapter. It both had to be Draco and couldn't have been.

Finally, I must commend you. Writing on one of the most difficult issues in our society as a whole, with taste and decorum and without either trivializing the issue or painting with a large brush. Kudos.

Sincerely, a male reader who will be back.

Author's Response: I wasn't sure about the warning, but I knew what happens could be triggering for some people, so I didn't want to leave it off. I'm afraid I was looking for a hashtag-like phrase (too much time spent on Tumblr, I think!), which made the assault sound worse than it's actually described due to the phrase being too broad, so I've gone back and added a bit of descriptor so that other readers don't have to wonder what happens in the chapter and choose to avoid it needlessly (or not so needlessly). I really appreciate you mentioning your reaction to the warning!

Ahh, you're one of two people who has voiced some confusion about what happened at the end of the chapter, and it was never meant to be a mystery. The magic came from Ginny. It was just an uncontrolled blast created from her intense emotions, like Harry and Aunt Marge in PoA. I went back and tried to add something to that part to hopefully clear up what actually happened, but I don't think it helped. I'm going to have to look it over again when it's not nearly 4 AM. D:

Thank you so much, STT! It's so good to hear that you think I'm handling this topic well. I want to do it justice. Thank you for reading and for your thoughts!

Name: askyuu reviewed Fourteen: A Parisian Disaster on Dec 26, 2016 02:13 am

I thought this chapter was great. Like I was tearing up when Ginny was talking to Gilda at the party. I really feel for Ginny. :l

Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it! I also teared up a bit when editing this chapter. Poor Ginny. ;o; Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

Name: DwellingInDreams reviewed Thirteen: A Shocking Discovery on Nov 10, 2016 09:16 pm

Just popping in to say "hi," and beg for another chapter. :)
I know you were avoiding writing about Paris, but please don't leave your readers hanging. We NEED to know what happens!

Author's Response: Hello! I know, I'm so sorry!!! I never meant to leave anyone hanging. I'm working as diligently as I can on the next chapter, and I'm hoping to have something to post by the end of the month! Thank you so much for your support and patience!

Name: pardonthelitany reviewed Four: A Casual Lunch on Oct 09, 2016 05:44 am

oh my god. the scene with the Ginny looking at his mark? Shivers. I am terribly impressed with everything about this chapter, especially the lunch and Draco's bravery. His relationship with Narcissa is interesting, and I am really looking forward to that developing. This really is so much fun! xx

Author's Response: Yesss, the scene with Ginny looking at Draco's mark is one of my favorites. There *should* be more of that in a future chapter. :) I'm so glad you're enjoying the story!

Name: haniqua reviewed Thirteen: A Shocking Discovery on Oct 08, 2016 05:25 am

I'm sooooo happy that Draco stood up to his family! He is more than man enough for me, for that alone. ;) And Pansy's right - all for a Weasley, no less!
I love that Draco's become to intent on sharing his feelings, but he's sharing with the wrong people! He needs to be sharing with Ginny, so she can fall in love with how sweet he is. GO TO HER, DRACO.
Good chapter, looking forward to Paris!

Author's Response: Ahhh, thank you so much!! Yes, he's going to have to share with Ginny really soon. :)))

Name: drakebell reviewed Thirteen: A Shocking Discovery on Aug 03, 2016 09:00 pm

This chapter is killing me!!!!! I was looking forward (not really with Junker in it though) with the Paris story because I know that's where will magical things happen!!! (Or am I just hoping for it??? Lol) anyway, I like how the characters keep on growing per chapter, there's depth in every character's story and I applaud you for that. Especially with Colin's part!!!

Anyhow, I cant wait to see the next chapter and get my feelings intensified again! (I hope for good reasons)

Love love love! Keep on writing!

Author's Response: This review made me so happy, you have no idea. n_n You're just going to see what happens in Paris.... That's all I can say about that. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter, and sorry for continuously stringing you guys along! Haha. Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Name: Anise reviewed Seven: A Delicate Conversation on Jun 18, 2016 09:12 pm

Wonderful chapter!! There's so much revealed here about all of the characters. Your Hermione is so well done that I'm actually considering shifting her towards a more sympathetic character in Shadow... and that's saying a lot. :P I kind of lost patience with Hermione's character by the end of DH, but you give me hope that she can be redeemed! :) And this paragraph really sums up the realistic reasons why Ginny is so unwilling to admit that she does want to be with Draco:
"
The difference between Hermione’s reaction to seeing the brand on Draco’s arm and Ginny’s reaction disconcerted Ginny more than she cared to admit. What did it mean about her that she was drawn to that kind of darkness rather than repulsed? It wasn’t the first time—no, definitely not the first time—that she’d wondered whether some essence of Tom Riddle still lingered inside her, and her interest in Draco’s Mark did nothing to relieve her of her fear."

That's a genuine, believable reason, and it makes a lot of sense. It's a big reason why I think that Draco and Ginny would be drawn together in the first place, but it could also be what frightens Ginny enough to drive her away from him. It feels REAL rather than like just another one of those plot devices used to keep the pair apart.

Anyway.... on to the next chapter, and eventually, I'll catch up to the present day! :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Anise!! We're going to see Ginny confront that darkness in future chapters, too. I'm glad you think it's a believable possible setback in their relationship!

Name: dgloves70 reviewed One: A Tiny Problem on Jun 14, 2016 10:01 pm

I have read all the chapters and I am looking forward to the next chapters of things to come. Love it. Your story was so great! keep it up

Author's Response: Yay! Thank you so much! n_n I'm so glad you're enjoying it!