"Perhaps it really didn't matter what he was, perhaps it just mattered that he was." Unexpected events lead to unexpected relationships. Can one person be so important to the destruction of Voldemort? Nothing happens by chance, but sometimes, life might be simpler if it did.Category: Works in Progress
Excellent set up to your story! You've made it very clear what's happening; have established understandable tension between Ginny and Harry; and have a well written first interaction between her and Draco!
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it so far!
One thing that always disappointed me in the Canon, was how Rowling set Ginny up to be a very powerful witch throughout the books, but in the end, her part in the final battle seemed small. So, of course, I love what I read in this chapter about her advanced powers. And I love how you've written Fred and George. I found the banishment to their shop, and their reactions to it quite humourous.
Author's Response: Thank you for the sweet review. I have the same reaction to JKR's portrayal/development of Ginny. Of course, Ginny wasn't her main character, so there it is. I'm glad you enjoyed the twins...they're so much fun to write - you can get away with nearly anything. =D
Author's Response: Thank you for the sweet review. I have the same reaction to JKR's portrayal/development of Ginny. Of course, Ginny wasn't her main character, so there it is. I'm glad you enjoyed the twins...they're so much fun to write - you can get away with nearly anything. =D
You have written such a well developed Ginny! I know this chapter was about Draco's dream and her reaction to it, but my favorite part was the few short paragraphs where Ginny was having a mini-tantrum on the way up the stairs. Spot on for her!
Author's Response: Thank you! I enjoyed writing Ginny's 'mini tantrum', so I'm glad you enjoyed reading it!
Geez!!! Could you put a Kleenex warning on these kind of chapters in the future! I was already feeling emotional with how downright cruel Draco was at the end of Chapter 7 - then this! Tears were literally running down my face. Well written chapter - but very painful to read.
Author's Response: Thank you for the review. Your concerns about kleenex warnings have been duly noted. =P
Enjoyed the small bit of insight into Molly's thoughts at the start of the chapter. I liked the way Draco found out about the Diary from Harry instead of Ginny. Had she been the one to tell him, I think it would have come across as making her look weak; it tends be an awkard conversation in fanfic, but you found a way around that! Lots of little sarcastic lines in this chapter from everybody - love that! While your version of Hermione may seem lax, I think it works well with her personality. She takes things in stride and deals with everything step by step - her brains show through before emotions.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for yet another lovely review. I had a blast reworking the beginning of the fic to show Molly's opinions on Ginny's dating delima - and the memory about Ginny as a girl. And I'm glad you pointed out the conversation abotu the Diary - it gave me fits to write because every time I had Ginny in the conversation, she did come off looking quite weak. So I'm glad my solution to remove her from the conversation worked. And thank you for the compliment on Hermione - that is exactly how I try to write her - brains first, but remember she's a girl. =D
“You mustn’t tell them, Rose! Harry knows but Lily and the boys… you can’t breathe a word…”Category: Works in Progress
When Rose Weasley went to her favorite aunt for advice on how to handle loving someone her family disapproved of, she never dreamed the older woman would have been able to relate so well. In the comfortable safety of her kitchen, Ginevra Potter told her niece everything and swore her to secrecy. But months later, when Ginevra notices that her daughter, Lily, is spending time with Scorpius Malfoy, Ginny realizes too late that the truth can never really be locked away. Children question their parents and their own identities and everyone must confront the past.
I've seen this story pop up in the 'Most Recent' section, and have finally opened it up. I've enjoyed this first chapter. Love the characterisation of Ginny! Rose, too but mostly Ginny. Looking forward to the next chapter which I will read... now!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you gave it a chance!
Well... I'm a bit confused. Based on the summary, this seemed to be a story with Lily and Scorpius as a side couple, but in this chapter we learn it's Rose that is interested in him. Hmmm, I guess I will have to keep reading for it to make sense. :)
Author's Response: For sure!
Scorpius may be a 'git' as Rose has called him, but he certainly seemed like a very decent, caring guy in this chapter. Just have to get under those serpentine scales I guess.
Author's Response: Ah, the git bit comes into play later. Rose is a very smart girl and highly accurate ;)
Don't know where this Scorpius/Lily/Rose triangle is going, but I thoroughly Lily and Scorpius' interaction in this chapter!
Author's Response: Good! I'm glad you do!
Oh my. So much is going on! Some stories a reader can tell right away what the outcome is going to be. With your story we can't. There are so many different paths this story can take, and that is one thing that makes your story unique. I'm loving it!
Author's Response: Oh good! I'm very glad you can't tell what would happen! That way reviewers are always arguing for their 'side' and it gives me quite a few ideas!
I'm giddy! I really like this pairing and I hope it works out. The whole scene between them was really sweet. Excellent job with that. I beleive I'm fallen in love with Scorpius. But I must admit, I'm feeling deprived of some Ginny / Draco interaction.
Author's Response: They're coming! I assure you and in full force too!
I'm sobbing. Big, fat tears are rolling down my face right now. *attempting a chuckle* You should put a Kleenex warning on this thing.
Author's Response: Haha, duly noted!
This chapter was hard to get through. I'm very happy Draco finally knows why she left. But, alas, I see it has been over a year since this fic was updated. Should we mark it as abandoned? I have enjoyed this story, and if that is the case, it is a shame.
Author's Response: I am crossing my fingers that it is not abandoned. I just wrote two new chapters the other day that my friend is editing for me, and I hope I can get the last four out before my classes resume and my life is too busy to think :) I am sorry it's been over a year, but conveniently, it was your review that made me realize that and I started writing it again the day I saw your review. Thanks for the wake-up call. It should be 29 chapters total, 24 and 25 are being edited right now. Again, thank you for your reminder for me to get on this story and finish it properly.
Yea for updates! I'm very happy to see that you're continuing this, and excited to read as it progresses.
Author's Response: I'm happy to be continuing it as well. I can't believe I let so much time go by. Life is insanely busy if you're not paying attention. The good new is, there are eleven chapters left, all finished and simply waiting to be edited before I keep updating. I don't plan on another hiatus. Thanks so much for still reading!
Finally getting caught up on your story again! There was so much in this chapter I loved. I must say I very much dislike your Hermione, and in a round-about way Ginny stood up for herself at the dinner. That, had me grinning like crazy. And reading the bit with Draco at the end was heatbreaking... in a good way I guess. As a reader I needed to see how much this was really effecting him.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! This was one of my favorite chapters to write!
Finally, someone else has some small insight to what made Ginny leave... even if it is only Ron. I've been waiting for people to actally hear the truth about that situation.
Author's Response: Thank you! It was definitely great to write and get out there!