I really like this story so far. The other characters are well done even when they are not important to the plot. I can't wait to see how this unfolds.

Beautiful use of music as a means of healing. I was at a concert a few weeks ago - and it's always incredible when the singer puts down his mic and everyone is just singing along in one single drawn out moment - really really incredible. And you've described it perfectly! Made the sensation palable.

And I loved Draco - I wondered how he was when he walked in, how the conversation struck up between them, and how he's changed. His question, "So how was your day?" was so simple and potent. It's something that is asked all the time but you've elevated the ordinary into something truly meaningful.

Looking forward to more of your work rockmysocks. Fantastic penname btw! ;)

Yay for happy endings! Again, the Quidditch descriptions were amazing. You have a way with weaving the technicality into the story well. I have to admit that Draco was OOC even in context but it was an interesting spin nonetheless and I do hope you will write more. :)

Again, I love this story - I even nominated it for best dark fic. And of course, I thought it should have won.

But anyway, I actually didn't think Draco died at the end at all. I imagined that by end, you meant the end of them as a couple. Or at least, you left that interpretation open to us. But given how essential they are to each other, even if they aren't puzzle pieces that fit, they *need* each other so badly that what I now imagine, reading it again, is that it's the end of the run around. He actually doesn't want this to end, he's no longer pushing her away. And I think (or at least) hope that he is closing his eyes not because he's dying but because he is finally willing to accept her and let her in. It's the end of the most troubling part between them. Anyway, I'm probably all wrong about this but thank you so much for writing this wonderful piece.

By the way, in reference to your other stories, I love the idea of Draco and a piano.

I love the threads concept. And the setting. A couple of my friends are in Japan right now and so some of the words are familiar and it's fun making the connections but what I like even more is how different it is from many stories.

The fresh fish line gave me the creeps - I like sushi but I read that expert chefs can cut the fish so that it's still alive when you're eating it! I don't need to see the fish gulping as I eat it. I know that's not what I meant but it's the exact image that popped into my mind.

Great so far!

Fantastic. The built-up tension was nearly palable in those surreptitious glances they gave each other, and their relationship developed at an even realistic pace that pulls you into their world. And then those heart-breaking lines: “If I know what it is I’m going to, I’ll have a head start.” and “The deepest level of Hell. For traitors.” Bloody hell - wrench my heart out why don't you? And that death - so fitting. I could almost feel his death coming and heaven forbid, I was thinking she *had* to go to. Thanks for this - it was well done and satisfying.

Btw, should I admit what a sorry excuse of an English major I was? Never read the Inferno - always wanted to though. Maybe I'll add it to my summer reading list...which now has about 20 books on it. Doubt I'll read more than 10 though. Haha, took DG to revive my interest in reading that again.

Author's Response: :D I\'m pleased you enjoyed it! Haha, I know what you mean about unrealistic reading lists- especially with DH coming (so I have to re-read the entire series, right? :P) I would definitely recommend Inferno if you have the time, though. Thanks for the wonderful review!