I really enjoyed reading your story. At the end I found myself wishing it was longer. Thanks for sharing.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Had I not been writing this for the challenge, I may have made it a bit longer, but unfortunately I had a deadline. I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to want more!

I loved this story, although I was hoping for Ginny to have her own Catchy Cover Story title starring her and Draco.

Author's Response: Oh my goodness. That is SUCH a good idea! I just might add a couple extra lines at the end with Draco and Ginny's own headline. Thanks for the inspiration! That would really make a nice ending! I'm glad you liked the story. Thanks for the review!

I find it really hard to believe there are so few reviews for this story. I am really enjoying it. The pace is brisk and Draco and Ginny's interactions are entertaining to read. I'm looking forward to what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review! I am glad you're enjoying it. =D

I definitely like this chapter and I hope that Ginny will finally tell Draco about the conference with Junker. She cannot be subjected to that pervert without some protection.

Author's Response: Agreed!!! We'll see what happens though.... I'm glad you liked the chapter and thank you for reviewing! n_n

First off I am very late reviewing this chapter and I apologize for that. It was so intense and had so much going on that I wanted to think about what to leave in my review and life carried me away.

This chapter, I loved it, especially the connection between Draco and Ginny...and their kiss. Wow! One of my favorite scenes was where Ginny confessed about her possession. The line where even the unflappable Theodore really drove the point home about what no one knew. The darkness inside of Ginny from her possession helped her find common ground with the other Slytherins , it made her relatable to them and not just someone who was on the winning side. It is building a foundation for a good friendship between them all making it even more justifiable of how easily Ginny fits into Draco's life. Their cute little touches of giving each other support was so touching.

The Pansy and Daphne reveal was an eye opener, but what I didn't understand is the motivation for Pansy to marry Theodore. Did it start out as a marriage of convenience? Pansy seems to still love Daphne and married Theo for her, did she gradually grow to care for him? The interaction between Theo and Pansy seemed to have love there. The portrayal of their marriage seemed to be based on opposites making it work, but it's more than that.

I really love Harry with Astoria and I loved Draco for calling her on her jealousy of Ginny.

I like that Ginny wants to handle Jason Junker on her own, and to show she can be independent. But sometimes being independent is realizing when you need help.

I cannot wait to read what happens next! The pacing of the story is spot on, even thought I want it faster at times because I'm so eager to find out what is the next reveal or the next step in the progression of their relationship.

Author's Response: First off, this review is amazing. Thank you SO much for taking the time to tell me all your thoughts.

Yes, yes, exactly! I've always loved the idea of Draco not knowing the truth about Ginny's part in the CoS and her sharing it with him. I think Pansy and Co. would know even less about it than Draco, so I just had to have a scene where Ginny shares that information with all of them. As you said, knowing the truth makes Ginny a little more relatable to them. Before that moment, they thought of Ginny as a do-goody, Harry's ex-girlfriend, a Weasley, a member of Dumbledore's Army, one of the "good guys," and a Gryffindor. All things they would turn their nose up at. But knowing what happened to Ginny when she was so small, knowing about how she faced that kind of darkness at the age of 11, that would be terrifying and impressive to them, and it would force them to see her in a new light. I'm so happy this moment made sense to you.

Pansy's relationship information has been sprinkled around the story since chapter 6, but I didn't want to put in too much detail because 1) I wanted the previous Pansy/Daphne relationship to be a surprise, 2) I started writing a prequel about Pansy/Daphne/Theodore and wanted the bulk of the information to be there, and 3) Draco doesn't know everything about this relationship because Pansy didn't share it with him. But essentially, what Draco knows is this:

Like Draco, Pansy's mother was pressuring Pansy to marry. At the time, Pansy was dating Daphne, but, unlike Draco, Pansy didn't fight her mother about the marriage issue. She knew her relationship with Daphne would never be accepted by her mother or society, so she and Daphne broke up and Pansy married Theodore, a marriage her mother arranged. She and Theodore didn't love each other, but they fell in love after they got married. Pansy still feels regret about Daphne, and she might even love her still, just a little bit, but she loves Theodore too much to ever give him up. Pansy/Theodore is a bittersweet relationship in this story.

//I like that Ginny wants to handle Jason Junker on her own, and to show she can be independent. But sometimes being independent is realizing when you need help.//

Yes. That's all I'll say about that. :)

Seriously, this review is so wonderful and totally made my night when I saw it. Thank you so much for reading and for the amazingly wonderful review!

I have to say that you have certainly made Junker even more detestable that I thought. I should have realized that he would eventually force himself on Ginny. I felt Ginny's despair and her determination to see it through by herself without help. I do wish she realized that help is only wa

Author's Response: Ugh, he's so gross, isn't he?? D:

This is the real review for this chapter. First off, I'm an so glad that Ginny and Draco both realized they are in love with each other. Hip hip hooray!!

Ginny's arrival at Malfoy Manor was a twist I was not expecting. It had been a while since I read the previous chapter and had forgotten that a. Draco moved out and b. He was at work. So I was as surprised as Ginny that he was not there. Narcissa is a formidable woman and you certainly made Ginny more than enough of a match for her. Narcissa does not seem likely to change her tune, any time soon, but I really hope she does. Or at least Draco convinces her that she needs to let him live his life and stop meddling in his even though she disapproves.

I really like the way that Ginny did not budge an inch, but answered one of Narcissa's questions on her own terms. She did not let Draco's mother bully her. Hopefully exactly what she needs in her future confrontation with Junker the jacksss.

Colin and Draco's attempt to convince Stephanie to act against Junker was disappointing, I had high hopes they would be successful. But I didn't see it as a failure, more like strike 1 at bat, with another chance to stay in the game. It makes sense that she is still fearful and still letting that fear control her life. I think Draco's plan to inform Ginny of everything will be a winner and it will eventually get Stephanie onboard to help Ginny in the fight against Junker.

I'm looking forward to see how it will all unfold. The way you have fleshed out this story, from what you had originally is amazing. It's so much more than it was.

Author's Response: Ha! I didn't even think of Narcissa as something like a trial run for Ginny's eventual or potential confrontation with Junker!! Seriously though. If she can stand up to Narcissa Malfoy, she can probably take on anyone. Thank you so so much! This story has grown into so much more than I originally imagined it could be. Usually when I decide to expand a story, I have these high aspirations for an epic extension/rewrite, and then I ultimately fail to follow through with those ideas, so I'm really proud of the way THIS story has unfolded, and I'm so glad you've been enjoying the ride. :) Thank you for reading and leaving such thoughtful reviews!

I feel rather sorry for Harry, yearning for someone...that moved on. I loved all the D/G references.

Author's Response: Obviously I didn't think Harry and Ginny getting together at the end was the right thing, but Harry did notice her at long last and that needed exploring. I'm glad it made you feel that way. Even I felt kind of sorry for Harry, and he's the character who got on my nerves the most! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

I like your story, although it would have been fun if they had gotten caught. Thanks for shsring.

I wish there was another chapter. My favorite part is Ginny's reaction to Draco's unmasking. Her comment fit perfectly to show she didn't care about his identity and her willingness to move on despite the past. Thanks for sharing.

Author's Response: Thank YOU for reading and reviewing! I'm glad you liked the story! n_n

This story was very suspenseful and I really thought they all had died. I really didn't understand the cryptic ending. Or maybe I did regarding Draco that he's going to live his life differently. But what about Ginny? What about the change in her relationship with Draco? Was it just to lean on each other in a stressful emotional time. I would have liked to see some sort of resolution where their relationship or lack of one is resolved. Do they stay friends? How this experience changed their lives etc etc.

Author's Response: Thank you for your comment, Lady Mischief. I'm glad you took the time to let me know what you thought about my story and I'm sorry my ending left you unsatisfied. I can tell you what I think will happen to the characters, but you're free to make up your own continuation from the moment my story ends. Personally, I think that the bond between Draco and Ginny goes beyond the romantic one. They were each other's world for a whole week, and they shared the same feelings of dread and fear. I can see the two of them sharing tender moments at Lily and Scorpius' wedding, and be friends and confidants for the rest of their lives, but I personally don't think they'll ever be together like that. Ginny's life with Harry is too blissful, and Draco wants to change his own life with such force and determination that I'm sure he'll manage to patch up his relationship with Astoria and with Scorpius and have his own happily ever after. Hope this helps you understand their fate. Thank you again! xx

I enjoyed this, although I wish it was to be continued. I want to know what happens next.

Author's Response: We'll both have to use our imaginations, I'm afraid. I don't know what happens next, either! I just wanted to write a story about the train journey from Platform 9 3/4, and I accomplished that much at least. Like Ginny, I'm not sure where she and Draco would go from here. I'm glad you enjoyed the story, though, and thank you so much for reviewing!

I absolutely loved it. It was lighthearted and fun, exactly what I needed today, so thank you! Ginny's stubbornness and not to mention Draco's determination sparked off each other perfectly. the ending was the icing on the cake. Loved it.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading and reviewing! n_n