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Ashen by Ludi New!   (Reviews - 149)


Malfoy was curious. Curious and angry. “So, what do you want from me, Weasley?”

It was the admission of his defeat. Ginny felt the taste of victory - and it was bitter.

“I want influence. I want protection. I want safety.” She stopped, giving him time to assimilate her words, before she played her final card. "I want your name. " When saying the last sentence, however, she could not help the blush that spread across her face.

Malfoy's countenance changed several times in a very short time. Annoyance turned into wariness, then into confusion, and finally, when he really understood what Ginny had implied, his face showed only a profound horror.

I want your name.

I want a marriage.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Blood, Graphic Violence
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 32 | Word count: 229136 | Read count: 8685 | Published: Jul 09, 2020 | Updated: Apr 13, 2024
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Reviewer: mercurialeyes Signed
Date: Sep 01, 2021 Title: Chapter 22: Dueling Emotions

I was going to write a intelligent review about how much I loved this chapter and how frustrating it was to read (in a completely complimentary way) and how I want to physically smoosh their faces together and scream "JUST ADMIT YOU WANNA BE TOGETHER ALREADY YOU BLOODY IDIOTS" and that I get so excited when you submit another chapter that I sometimes purposefully delay reading it only because I know as soon as I get to the end I have to wait in torturous limbo for you to post the next chapter...but all I have is this hot mess of a review. So, instead I'll say just this: please keep going. I don't think I'd make it if you didn't.

Author's Response: Your 'hot mess of a review' is one of the most sweet, honest and amazing commentaries I have ever received. Thank you. I don't need intelligent words (whatever it means, haha), only your sentiments. It's perfect, I cannot thank you enough, believe me. In your honor, I'll end your 'torturous limbo' sooner than I'd anticipated and finally finish the next installment. YOU WILL MAKE IT BECAUSE I'LL FINISH THIS STORY, WHATEVER IT TAKES hahaha One more time, thank you for your lovely words, meant a lot to me! See ya very soon my dear.

Reviewer: mercurialeyes Signed
Date: Oct 01, 2021 Title: Chapter 23: Moral Hangover

I'm not going to lie...when Draco first appeared and said THAT... (I'm not going to repeat it because you already know what I'm referring to Ms I-Wrote-It-And-Made-The-Arsehole-Say-That-To-Get-A-Reaction-Out-Of-Both-Ginny-and-THIS-READER)... I nearly threw my laptop across the room. I'm not joking. I was essentially Ron Swanson there for a moment.

Now, this would have been bad for me financially speaking. It also wouldn't be great due to the fact that I wouldn't have read far enough to see him take it back like the little jerk he is.

Am I happy they are finally showing a smidge of emotional honesty and maturity to each other? Yes. Am I loving that she is still a hormonal and overthinking hot mess and he is a manipulative snarky bitch while doing it? God yes. Am I loving that they are hot bitch messes while simultaneously beginning to be vulnerable enough to vocalise their protectiveness of each other and recognise when the other one needs a small silent gesture of comfort? Fuck yes!

So overall, I am incredibly relieved to not have flung my laptop at the wall as if it was overcooked pasta. I loved it (even when I hated it). The only consideration I ask for going forth is that you keep in mind my fragility and impulsivity when writing the next one. We've already established I might not make it if you don't update this story. But now we know - my laptop might not make it if you do.

Author's Response: I suppose we had an update here. From one of the most sweet and amazing commentaries I've ever received (your 'hot mess of a review') to THE MOST SPETACULAR ONE EVEEER. Hahaha, I laughed so much when I read this, literally chortled. I would never hurt Blaise, he's the owner of my heart. But I do enjoy getting reactions out of Ginny - and you. Don't be mad at me, please, it's part of the fun of writting. And I'm pretty sure if Ginny had a laptop (or anything heavy for that matter) in that moment, she would have thrown it at Draco's head. You're not alone, my dear. Now you've put me in a sticky situation. How to preserve your laptop AND your well-being at the same time? It will be a big challenge for the next chapters. The economic situation in the world is not the best and I don't wish to be responsible for financial losses, so I'll do my best to safeguard your property while updating this story. And I promise Ginny will still be an overthinking hot mess and Draco a manipulative snarky bitch. It couldn't be different, right? We have to be true to the characters! Sorry for the delay in updating! The next installment is almost done though. Hope you keep enjoying it. Really, thank you. You're very kind - and specialljy funny. See ya very soon, my dear!

Holidating by idreamofdraco New!   (Reviews - 38)

Ginny is tired of being the only single Weasley at family gatherings and all the pity that comes with that status. Draco could do without opportunistic women taking advantage of his desire to connect. The solution? Team up to become platonic dates during the holidays.

If only their hearts could stick to the plan....

CHAPTER ELEVEN SNIPPET:

When Ginny finally came downstairs, her eyes were bright and red-rimmed with happy tears. Her teammates and friends swarmed her again, congratulating her on becoming an auntie once more. She thanked everyone profusely, but her attention was clearly divided. Her eyes kept drifting toward Draco as if to make sure he stayed put until she could reach him.

And when she was finally free from the well-wishers and standing in front of him once more, it took all of Draco’s control not to pull her toward him and kiss her. That look on her face, the relief and elation—he never wanted to see it leave. He realized then that there was little Draco wouldn’t do to spare her from misery, like the kind she’d experienced over the summer when she’d been bashed in the press.

The realization frightened him enough to flee, but he couldn’t. She was here. As much as he wished to escape his feelings, he also couldn’t deny himself the opportunity to be around her.

Holidating 6

Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Molly Weasley, Other Characters, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 11 | Word count: 77750 | Read count: 3667 | Published: Jan 30, 2021 | Updated: Feb 18, 2024
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Reviewer: mercurialeyes Signed
Date: Sep 11, 2021 Title: Chapter 9: Summer Solstice 2006 (Part 2)

*clears throat* Hi, uh hellooo, umm...well...uh, do you think....that perhaps...you could...uhhh... *clears throat again*...update this fic? I'm kinda dying over here with anticipation.

Author's Response: XD Yes. Now that the fest fic I am admin-ing is almost over, I'll be devoting my attention back to this fic soon! I'm glad you're enjoying the story!