I just want to say that I've been enjoying this work very much. As I have with your other works. So thank you so much for the great and wonderfully long story. I love long stories.

Some interesting elements with Naomi and Pierce. Not just the parallels, of course. But introducing original characters, especially ones that have so much storytime and importance, can be sticky. But you created interesting characters.

Pierce for all of his horror, was three-dimensional and not wholly, seemingly, evil. His love for Naomi seemed genuine, but of course not enough when compared to his ambition and pride. Naomi was less well-developed for the obvious reasons, but still has some interesting facets. I like that you made her a Ravenclaw. Nice touch.

But of course the reluctant love that developed between Draco and Ginny was what it's about and it was great. It's hard to write stories with such well-known elements by now. Draco back at school somehow after the events of HPB, no Trio at school and Ginny slowly getting to know/love Draco. But what defines good stories aren't just that they're new, but how well they handle even that which is familiar.
So again, brava!

I look forward to the epilogue and your next piece.

cheers!

I'm enjoying the story thus far. Though Ginny is one messed up chica in this one, but she finally seems to have gotten at least one clue in this chapter.

However, I admit to being a little worried now about the "death" part of your description of this story. We've had the tangled web, the lies, the treachery and with Ginny being pregnant, we are headed to the birth part.

I really don't want the death to be Draco, Ginny or now their child. Please oh please oh please. I can admire and like some angst or sad stories, but I admit to liking angsty stories where there is eventually a happy-esque endings. Or at least where one where D/G don't prematurely die.

Especially if it's Harry that kills Draco. Harry is total wanker in this story. So his killing Draco or leading to Draco's death, would suck.

I know you have to follow your muse, but is it too late to beg your muse tha if anyone has to die, can Harry be the one that does? ;-)

In any event, enjoying the story and level of writing. Thanks.

Author's Response: I rarely reply to reviews because I'm a lazy bum and really uncreative with responses. However, I wanted to allay your fears: death is not emminent. When writing that summary a little over a month ago, I remember it made sense, so perhaps there is an allusion to death in the story that I have forgotten in my senior paper-induced haze. However, please don't worry, because Draco is not going to die. I am Queen of Angst, but Draco does not die (in this one, at least). Also, thanks for the lovely review! Good to know you like it.

Yay! Happy ending, if just for now. And after so much angst. Of course there is a lot more involved with their lives so is doubtful that it will be that simple or that easy. But it's a nice respite and to see Ginny finally actively commit to Draco.

Small note for correction, you have: "Draco caught sight of a stooped old man in a striped flat hat, holding the reigns of a carriage-tethered horse." The correct word in this case will be reins, not the one with a "g." Those tricky homophones.

Other than that, keep up the good work.

cheers!

Author's Response: Nothing is ever simple or easy with Draco and Ginny. I\'m glad you\'ve recognized that their troubles aren\'t over. But for now, things seem happy. Thanks for the correction, I appreciate it. Thanks so much for leaving such a nice, long review!

Enjoying the story thus far. Dialogue is fun as are the characterizations.

One slight thing in this chapter...a red in the fridge? Maybe Draco was referring to one of those wine cabinetsyou keep in your kitchen. Because reds aren't chilled, unless it's some Wizard wine maybe?


I think that Draco might have a slight issue with Ginny's virginity being needed for his ambitions and his desire for her. Which sounds like it will be an interesting scenario to read about as the story progresses.

Thanks again for another great chapter.

Author's Response: All right, you\'re the second person to mention wine and now I just feel bad about it. *goes to edit*