A chance encounter tangles Ginny Weasley's life with that of the most unlikely of people--Draco MalfoyCategory: Long and Completed
This was one of the first D/G fics I ever read, and I'm so glad that I found it again. I'm impressed by how your characters can grow and change so much while remaining essentially canon - like Ginny's realization that Draco's too much of a snob to serve Voldemort! :) Fantastic job all around.
10 years after the end of the war, Draco returns to England determined to reclaim his place. Unwittingly, Ginny becomes caught up in the affairs and intrigues of House Malfoy...Category: Long and Completed
Holy cow...I can't believe I'm the first to review in almost a year! I've read this story before and I was still crossing my fingers at the trial, hoping Draco would be able to pull it all off! :) Excellent characterizations - I especially enjoy watching Ginny go from the sheltered, frustrated girl to a woman secure in herself and beginning to understand the world in a new way. I'm impressed with the amount of thought that has obviously gone into the High Clan concepts and traditions. The connection between the lord and his land and people reminds me of Philippa Gregory's Wideacre trilogy, when the darkness within corrupts the bond and has to be cleansed. You've written a really fantastic story and I look forward to more in the future.
My one tiny issue: although Unforgiven can stand well on its own, I'd love to see a link to The Bastard Malfoy and The Greater Good or the Lesser Evil before chapter seven. I think having the backstory gives it that much more depth.
He sees all the pitfalls and glories of death; how two lovers would cheat it, to how a torn family would face it.Category: Completed Short Stories
I know this is supposed to be angsty, but I totally laughed at the Death Vittles. :) The outsider's voice is well-developed and chilling - despite (or maybe because of) the indifference necessary for his work, it seems like he sees the uncluttered truth of things...without being omniscient, which would have gotten in the way IMHO. Really, excellently written.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! The Death Vittles thing was definitely supposed to be a joke, but I think you\'re the first person who\'s commented on it :)
What would make a family as close as the Weasleys turn its back on its youngest member? Ginny breaking Harry's heart might, as would her sleeping with Draco Malfoy. Too bad she's done both.Category: Long and Completed
I enjoyed your characterization of Narcissa, because so often she's written as Ice Queen or Imperioused Victim and it was great to see a reasonable and believable deviation from that. Your narrative is amazingly detailed without getting in the way of the story's flow - but please don't be afraid of dialogue! I would have loved to see some more interaction "firsthand" (if that makes sense) instead of the description of it. It seems like the beginning of their new relationship is a great ending spot...but a sequel would still be great! :)