Can the love of snarkiness bring two people together?Category: Completed Short Stories
This was so much fun! The business cards and especially the letters gave it such a nice balance to fill out the plot and keep the pace perfect. The sweetness was adorable but you also kept the perfect Draco edge. Just very, very well done. Loved it.
Ginny needs Draco to step up and take responsibility for his actions. She can't deal with this alone.Category: Completed Short Stories
OMG... this is sooooo adorable. too funny. :D
When Harry Potter leaves to go Horcrux-hunting with the Golden Trio, a scorned Ginny Weasley faces the prospect of a sixth year rife with loneliness. When an opportunity for revenge against the boy who broke her heart presents itself, she can't help but take it, even if it requires becoming involved with her sworn enemy. But games of love never turn out as they are intended, and Ginny may be putting her heart in more danger than ever before...Category: Works in Progress
I really like this story. It is very "in-character" for both Draco and Ginny. I can see him being so very selfish and I can completely understand Ginny's feelings for acting the way she does. I think I see the psychology of where this story is going and I am eagerly looking forward to more.
Ginny works hard to pay off the debt she owes a family friend by working as a dancer in a cabaret.Category: Works in Progress
“I was here on business.”
Her eyes had adjusted to the dim candle lighting, and she could see the edges of his lips curl into a faint smile. “What kind of business?”
“The business of finding out why Ginny Weasley was working in a cabaret.”
First, awesome idea. Love the plot line and I'm looking forward to more. I like how you kept Ginny as a "good girl" because I think it's in character. It's well written and it looks like it's going to be a great story. (One minor nit - I think the proper way for Harold to talk to a female would be "ma chere".) Eagerly awaiting the next chappie!
Author's Response: i know 0 french, so i just looked it up on bable fish! haha, but thank you! i will change it. thanks for the review sweetie! did you see where i mentioned you in a response below :) I think this is going to be a more "in character" story... i hope. ♥
Ginny welcomes the new year.Category: Completed Short Stories
What a lovely scene. First, I love that you describe the ball as being a bit shabby. The spiked punch was just so typical of a workplace event. :)
I really enjoyed the way you portrayed the friendship. I got a wonderful feel for each character, and could very much sympathize with poor Ginny's feelings. However, the last lines were absolutely wonderful "Bugger the last three seconds" - brilliant. Very enjoyable, and I look forward to more.
When the Trio was brought to Malfoy Manor, why did Draco not say "Yes, that's Harry Potter"?Category: Completed Short Stories
Nice viewpoint on this scene. I'm sure he had a million thoughts going through his head during those moments.
Draco Malfoy hated Christmas, so why was everyone calling him Santa Claus?Category: Completed Short Stories
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"Do you think it's Santa?" a voice whispered from the shadows.
"He doesn't look like Santa," a snotty voice retorted. "Santa is supposed to be fat and bearded and wear red suits. This man looks like a skinny rat. And he doesn't have a beard."
"A skinny rat?" Draco mouthed to himself, feeling his ire rise.
"But he did come through the chimney," the first voice insisted. "I heard him."
"Well, if that's Santa, then I must be a flying reindeer."
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. ^_^
Ron called it the brothel. Dean Thomas called it a good time. Molly and Arthur Weasley preferred not to think about it at all. Such was the response to Ginny Weasley’s latest attempt at playing entrepreneur.Category: Completed Short Stories
First, the opening paragraph is brilliant. But then, I was pulled in by some of the sharpest dialogue of any DG story I've ever read. In particular: "It’s not surprising, really, considering how far that pompous pureblood code of conduct has been shoved up your arse." I was truly laughing out loud at that one. And, last, but not least, Ginny's rather determined attitude when she decided to set her sights on the Malfoy. I truly loved it when she decided that "The tart had to go."
You truly made some well-rounded characterizations for such a short fic. This was a wonderful little gem of a story. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: Ooo, I actually bounced a bit when I saw a review from you. Don't suppose we'll be seeing any updates for Contractual Obligations or Die, with a T any time soon, will we? :P
Not very subtle hints aside, I'm glad you enjoyed this! I really just wanted to have fun with it because I've been writing so many dark fics lately. It was a nice change to let loose and write something upbeat and lighthearted. It's also lovely to hear my attempts at humour succeeded. The strange thing is (and I'm sure you've had this yourself), I've got to the point where I don't have to think about what the characters are going to say -- they just say it, so perhaps that helps. My own wit often fails me. *laughs*
I don't think it needs to be said that I had fun writing Ginny in this fic. Her determination was truly something to behold, and I do wonder what she would have done had Irena actually been a threat. But, of course, Irena was just a bratty four-year-old, and Draco was already liking Ginny by that point. Still, it would have been amusing.
In any case, I'm glad you liked this, and thank you for the review! ^_^
The Chamber of Secrets broke Ginny. Harry defeated Riddle, but in revenge, Tom stole Ginny's sanity. She was put in St. Mungo's and forgotten. Ginny was used to the routine, the silence, and her insanity. Then Draco became a healer on her ward.Category: Completed Short Stories
Wow. Cool concept. I'm looking forward to more. :)
Author's Response: Thanks!
I'm glad you're looking forward to more and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story! :)
This story continues to be very captivating. I love George, and you are opening up insight to Ginny at a nice pace.
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing.
I'm really pleased that you think it's still captivating! :)
George (and Fred) were always favourites of mine, so I try to include him/them where I can!
Thank you for saying that I'm writing Ginny at a nice pace - I had worried that I'd done her development too quickly! It's nice to know that I'm doing it right :)
Thank you again for reviewing. I've updated now, so I hope you enjoy the next chapter!
Wow. This was heart-wrenching and very, very good. I loved your view on Ginny throughout. She was so damaged, yet the spunky Ginny that we love still managed to push through the madness that had overtaken her. I really, really enjoyed this.
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing.
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it and thought it was heart-wrenching and very good! :)
Apart from her insanity, I didn't think that Ginny would have changed as much. She just didn't have the same experiences as in the books, but as with the nature vs. nurture argument, it's hard to say if that was what made her into the spunky Ginny or if she would have become that way on her own.
Thank you for reading the story!
In which Draco discovers more about Trolls than he ever cared to before.Category: Completed Short Stories
In which Dumbledore's incessant meddling pays off as Harry Potter finally gets a break and Draco Malfoy is screwed....sort of. Written for The DG Forum Fic Exchange - Spring 2010.Category: Works in Progress
I was so happy to see this posted here, so I was nudged into reading it again. This has been one of the most enjoyable and creative plots I've ever read and I'm looking forward to re-reading every bit of it.
Author's Response: Yay, Gidge! Thanks so much! ^_^
In which Ginny discovers a snarky toad, curses are broken, and a happily ever after is eventually found. Almost.Category: Completed Short Stories
The description of the toad is just precious. It made me laugh out loud, and his attitude was absolutely perfect. This was just fun and sweet and adorable. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
Author's Response: Aww, thanks, Gidge! I really did just want this one to be fun, so I'm glad you liked it. ^_^
Category: Completed Short StoriesThe hazards of eschewing tradition.
Very nice! First, I loved that both the beginning and end tied in with the fireworks so nicely. I also particularly enjoyed how you ended it. I really liked how it was sort of an opening for more, hopeful, yet not definite. Definitely, it was a lot of fun, and I love the evil blinds.
Author's Response: The RL blinds from hell did not make it through the fall, thankfully. However, they might just manage to stick around longer if I continue this "series" of little flufflets. They really are a most amusing prop. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
After the fall of Voldemort, rogue Death Eaters attack Diagon Alley, and manage to take Ginny Weasley prisioner. Her only hope of rescue - Draco Malfoy.Category: Completed Short Stories
Oh! Very exciting! I'm enjoying this very much and looking forward to the next chapter. :)
My name is Ginevra Malfoy. I am a wife to the Minister's third in command, a Death Eater, and the coldest man I have ever known.Category: Long and Completed
Who would have thought that when Harry killed Voldemort the purists would still come to power? Who would have thought that when the marriage law is enforced, a Malfoy would propose to a Weasley? And who in their right mind could have foreseen that Harry Potter would ask her to say yes? This is a tale about a failing marriage and a society spiralling towards civil war.
I very much enjoyed this! You did an excellent job with handling Draco's actions, and the mixing of past and present was well done to round out Ginny's emotions.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, gidge_8. Your praise means a lot!
As part of the Rehabilitation Program after the war, Draco Malfoy has to work for Ginny Weasley. As a dish washer. Somehow it all works out anyway...Category: Completed Short Stories
Oh, I loved this story so much in the exchange and it totally loved it for a second reading. First, Katie was freakin' brilliant. She ruled the restaurant and I adore her. Second, the story just rolled along beautifully with a nice, growing relationship. I particularly loved how in the end, Ginny stood up for the relationship. It was well played-out, nicely paced and just an amazing fic. Thank you so much for a lovely, feel-good kind of story.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I love Katie, so I really had a lot of fun writing her in this. I really liked how Draco and Ginny gradually got to know each other, and that it was a romance over time where they really understood each other. As much as there are family issues, they are both there for each other and supportive. That's the best kind of relationship there is. :)
When Ginny attends a Ministry function, she expects her usual, run of the mill misery. However, when her parents seem to be plotting something with the Malfoys and a special guest makes an appearance, she realizes that the ball will be anything but normal.Category: Completed Short Stories
Written for midnight_birth for the DG Fic Exchange 2011.
This story was really lovely. I particularly enjoyed Ginny's conversation with Lucius. Later, in the garden, I think you did a brilliant job of explaining Draco " Now, it seemed he knew his demons intimately and battled them with the terror of knowing." It's a really powerful line.
Of course, the parents overlooking everything was adorable. Really well-rounded story with an amazing array of emotions, from Ginny dealing with society and her boss, her brother, etc. I totally enjoyed it.
Author's Response: Thank you. Ginny's conversation with Lucius was probably one of my favorite parts to write--well that and the end. I definitely had fun with the parents in the garden. I was in one of those cutesy moods I suppose. Thanks again for the review!
Start again.Category: Works in Progress
Oh! Lovely start. Looking forward to more. :)
Ten years can really change a person - for good or for worse. If anyone knows this firsthand, it's Ginny Weasley.Category: Works in Progress
oooh! So glad you posted here! I never would have found this otherwise. Looking forward to more!
What happens when you let go of the fear that the next time will be the last time?Category: Completed Short Stories
Oh, I *love* this fic! It is so nicely paced and the characters really come through. I always love seeing references to architecture in an HP fic. All the buildings in the books and movies are so interesting that it's a wonderful way to add depth to the story.
Ginny desperately needs a date to the ball. At this point, anyone will do. Rated for language.Category: Works in Progress
Oh! This was a very fun first chapter! Several of the lines made me laugh. I'm very much looking forward to more.
*COMPLETE* Ginny has a diary. Again! And it talks back! Although, this time it's not evil. Probably. But what if the wizard on the other side of the ink and paper is? Mostly though, this story is about not judging the book by it's covers.Category: Long and Completed
Lightish stuff, some serious themes but written simply for enjoyment. Betaed by Ness Frost and marinka. My sister also helped. :) Thank you!
I really like this story! It's a very fresh, fun concept and the characters are very nicely done. I like the depth that you are giving to Draco and I'm looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thank you! :)
I just love this story. I think the premise is sweet and Draco's persistence is very admirable. He's cute in this. Looking forward to the next chapter. :)