Now, that wasn't really an ending. It felt to hanging off. I mean, what happens to Draco and Ginny? And her auror career? And to Harry and Hermione and Ron? And what about Charlie? Does he recover? Does he die? Plus, the situation with her parents! Will Arthur ever forgive her, and can Molly ever let go? AND, will her family ever accept him? And what about Narcissa? What happens to her and Draco.

Oh, also, I felt the thing with Snape was really loose. Like, it needed closure, but it never got it.

All in all, I loved this story. I have it saved on my computer, just so I can read it whenever. I think you've earned the place as one of my favorite authors, and this may be my favorite story...

Bravo. Thank you so much for writing this. It truly is wonderful, and I am just astounded at how fluent and graceful your words sound. I also noticed this in the earlier chapters, but the way Ginny and Draco fought was amazing. It was REAL fighting! Most authors are positively HORRIBLE at scripting out plausible fighting.

Oh, I'm just so pleased with this. *Is Giddy*

Oh, that first part was to ask why you aren't/haven't created a sequel. I thought it was grand, and I feel a sequel is much needed.

Well, none the less, I adore this, and really am amazed. Wonderful characterization, truly amazing.

"Fix Draco some dinner immediately."
There is no doubt in my mind that Narcissa would never say "fix" in that context. She would be much more likely to say "prepare," or "serve," or even "make."
Just pointing it out :]

Author's Response: Thanks.

I love this even more each time I read it...

"Such a small price, really, for a social revolution."

I adored this line.

I must admit, I am rather impressed that you have woven so many intricate concepts and themes together so seamlessly.

Once upon a time, he was drowning in euphoria, his life pleasant and irenic and perfectly wonderful, but now the lines between good and evil are stilted. Uncertainty is key. Walls are melting away, and everything merges and blends until he can’t tell right from wrong. What he once was so sure of, what once was foolproof and perfect and so dependable, crumbles beneath his feet, and he’s falling, falling hard and fast, and it hurts, oh, how it hurts. He doesn’t understand—white and black are merely shades of grey now, and the infallible tumbles from its pedestal.

They mangled, and tore, and wounded the Covenant. They sought to destroy all he lived for.

It’s so drafty lying there and he feels hopeless as something unnamable whirls and twirls before him—there is no quick wit, no brevity, no clairvoyance to tantalize his spirit or anyone else’s and he looks towards his heroes, terrified.

And so he dances, dances around the answers until his feet burn off his legs and the fervor in his veins stills. The world a blur, he twirls and twirls and watches as their colorful solutions take him in their arms. Shades of gold and silver and magnificent royal red, they whisper into his ear, and so he falls into them, into Ginny, destined to be their guardian.

Although you were inspired by a variety of books, you've pulled off this plot without a hitch. The whole thing is beautiful and candid and simply sweeps me off my feet.

Your writing style is unique-- there were lines I was simply blown away by-- the aforementioned being one of them.

His murky sobs tell twisting tales within themselves; he speaks volumes of fantasy and loneliness, of experimentation and change. Draco’s voice is honest and jagged; it’s realistic. He is the polar side of ordinary, of all things sane and sensible.

You write some of the most delightful fiction I've read in years.

(I am simply enamored with such heavy, foreboding plot twists.)

This is beyond words, but I will try to describe it as best I can.

When I read something so poignant and captivating and utterly thrilling, it delights me beyond belief. I thrive on writing like yours; it is the sort of thing that nourishes the soul.

Also, I love how your writing evolved throughout the story. At the beginning, I must admit, I was skeptical about reading this, simply because I assumed it would be another “Ginny’s-gross-but-now-she’s-hot” type thing.

I’m so pleased it wasn’t.

Oh, I just love the intricate little details that define the High Clan. It makes me wish I were a Malfoy; aristocratic and charming, dangerously reasonable, with features that scream perfection.

You, my dear, have won my heart.
Bravo.

Right, so I haven't even gotten halfway through this chapter, but THIS CAUGHT MY EYE!

"That you have but slumbered here, while we shadows did appear."--that's from Unforgivable, isn't it? Or, rather, it references the story, and I a, SO IN LOVE WITH YOUR WORK!

I absolutely LOVE how you have intertwined all of your stories! It is amazing, and has swept me off of my feet.

Now, this--"Mayhap you fell into sleep on your way to the stairs of Gryffindor Tower, and only dreamed that Robin of Peeves was ever more than what you thought him to be."
-That's from Of Binding Spells and Chartreuse, or, Bound, rather.
SO COOL!

And, this, this is most likely from Jewel of the Harem (which I haven't read yet). "For you were my bosom companion once, yes, my old shipmate, long long ago… Do you remember the salt smell of the air, and the early morning watch, and the feel of the east wind rippling in your hair as you climbed the riggings of the mainmast, Ginny Weasley? Do you recall the Golden Horn, and the seven hills of the queen city Istanbul, rising so fair above the sea at dawn?"

And, this, I think this is a reference to Unforgivable and Of Binding Spells and Chartreuse AKA Bound, I think. “D’you think what you see is the only reality? D’you think you’re living in the only universe? There’s lots of others, oh yes. And there’s one in particular…” He smiled, a mocking, secretive smile. “It lies close, close.”

Wow. SO cool.
I can't WAIT to read the rest. I also wonder, how come you haven't uploaded the rest of Heavenly Creatures? I saw on Fiction Alley that there's eleven chapters there (which I hope is completed, but it really doesn't matter either way. I'm going to finish it off there, but I like this site format much better, so I'm reading this).

Well, I really, truly enjoy your work. I've been in little bouts of squees all day, finding the connections and little, secret intricasies. OOOh! I'm so thrilled.

I really, really like this story.
SO AMAZINGG!

I can't explain what I truly mean, but it's still there.

Oh, my God I hate Harry so much right now I'm about to burst.

Whew. But I know it will turn out okay; it's D/G after all.

GET OUT OF AZKABAN YOU TWITTY BOY!

Okay. I'm cool now.

Oh, wow.

This is absolutely beautiful.
Oh, man. So poignant. Your eloquence is unbelievable.

Oh, my.
Beautiful.

Some of the sentence phrasing sounded a little funny, and a dress is not usually made of cashmere. Cashmere, while soft and lovely, looks sort of... rough, I suppose. A woman of Narcissa's status would probably be draped in fine silks and furs. For this, a silk dress seems more appropriate.

Cute. I get the whole Lemon Orange Frosting thing. The part where Draco confesses his infatuation with her is sort of clumsy. Draco seems as though he has a stronger command [canon].

Overall, pretty cute. Nice idea. What does that fragrance end up smelling like? There are so many scents [I can't judge whether or not that would work... I do not know about scents.], that I can't really tell.

Now that I think about it, I can't figure out what baking and a perfume boutique have to do with each other. Perhaps it would work better if you made the recipe a fragrance recipe? Like, how to make a scent that is purely Draco and Ginny?

Lastly, I don't really get why you put the last line in there. It makes sense, sort of, but it's kind of unrelated. While it works either way, I don't see the pertinent need for it.

Still, clever idea. I never would have thought to use that. Bravo!

This is fabulous. I love it.
Ahhh! I read up to chapter 18 on FF, and I just LOVE it. I look forward to your next installment!

Oh. My. God.
That was FANTASTIC. I honestly believe I have never been so completely swept up in a story like I was in this one. This was utterly fabulous. Absolutely mind blowing.
The plot was so complex and intricate I was simply aching for more. The characterization was endearing and cruel and lovely, and, oh. Oh, so, so wonderful.
I really enjoyed this. To a ridiculous extent. Definately an all time favorite.