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A Tale of Two Matchmakers by Kerichi    (Reviews - 524)

Romance for three couples when Blaise and Luna use Shakespearean styled matchmaking to hook up Ginny and Draco. There's Much Ado about...something!

Nominated for a Quicksilver Quill award for Best Romance- Non Canon on Mugglenet

* Written before the HBP, this tale presents an alternate sixth year in which Dumbledore lives, Draco is more than a foil to Harry, and Blaise Zabini is a girl. I hope readers who ship Draco/Ginny will enjoy the story which includes dancing with faeries, Celtic and Norse mythology, school holidays in London and Spain, and loads of fantasy and romance. "Is this a kissing book?" (to quote the Princess Bride) Yes, it is.*



Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (girl), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood
Compliant with: None
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: Tales of Two Matchmakers
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Chapters: 50 | Word count: 316158 | Read count: 130318 | Published: Oct 12, 2006 | Updated: Mar 29, 2007
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Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 03, 2007 Title: Chapter 50: The Long Goodbye

I was looking through your story to see if it's any good, and even though I haven't started reading it properly yet, I must say you intrigued me with the Romanian words. I am from Romania, but to actually read a fanfiction that says more about my country than the fact that Charlie works here is definitely something. So now I am on with the reading. See you!

Author's Response:

Dragostea Din Tei! Very cool, you being from the land of o-zone (among all the other fabulous things Romania is known for! :D) I'll admit right now that I created a Romanian girl for Charlie named Anika Christinel. I know Anica is Romanian for grace, but I figured mums the world over change spelling to make their child's name "unique". Please let me know if the C and K sounds aren't similiar--I'll change my explanation to surely not every Romanian mum gives their child a "pure" Romanian name! ^_~

Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Matchmaker, Matchmaker

The Romanian name closest to Anika is Anca, but I should say that even though mothers want their child to have a special name, Anika isn't one that I have encountered so far, in my 20 years of life. Also, Cristinel is the Romanian name that you were looking for I think, because in my language the letter 'h' is not very often found in words.
As for o-zone, let me just tell you that my country has very good music, but o-zone is not one of my favorite bands. If you want to talk with me more about Romania or if you have questions about my country, this is my e-mail: diary2me_432434@yahoo.com.

Author's Response: Hey, thanks for the info! There's a Romanian poker player named Christinel Dumitru, but maybe the h is only in first names? Linguistics aren't my forte, but I try my best to add interest to the story. O-zone isn't one of my faves either, but I still like their hit, and the English version too. When he sings 'hello, it's me, Picasso...' it's so cute! :D

Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 10, 2007 Title: Chapter 50: The Long Goodbye

Hello! Me again. Ok, so as I promised i got around to reading your fic. I am at chapter 24, probably get to 30 until I will call it a night, but i have a question: when do Luna and Wesley hook up?! I mean, it's too much, and I kind of hate the Harry of your story.. anyway, Wesley is nice.

Author's Response: Hello, it's me....*hums o-zone* :D Yes, Luna and Wesley hook up. He pirates her heart away from Harry, who proves he's a decent guy in the end, but he's no saint, even if he does become the savior of the wizarding world, lol. I enjoyed writing a story where Slytherins are pov characters and Harry is the one seen in a non-flattering light!

Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 12, 2007 Title: Chapter 50: The Long Goodbye

Hello! I am at chapter 37 now, so of course Luna and Wesley are together. Just got to the part of the new article, they sure get in the papers often. I am of to continue my reading.

Author's Response: There aren't many wizarding Paris Hiltons for the papers to sell gossip about, so they have to use what they have! :D

Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 13, 2007 Title: Chapter 50: The Long Goodbye

OK! So i finely finished the story! Took me long enough(4 days). Interesting, I must say and I didn't get bored, considering that it 'only ' had 50 chapters. I never got to ask you where are you from? And also how did you find the phrases in Romanian? I presume that the internet is a very good source. It was nice, because every time I read a story, they use French or any other language but mine. Now I can also say that the other story, that tells their story after 7 years makes much more sens now, even though I should probably reread.

Author's Response:

Most stories end when characters get together, but I think that's when things really start to get interesting, and fifty chapters later.... :D Thank you so much for spending your time reading the story! I'm a Yank who uses British spelling and slang for British characters, even though I don't use UK punctuation (that would mess with my head, lol) and enjoys researching the ideas that pop into mind so I can use them in the story. If you read Dealing with Dragons, you'll see I read a lot of info about Romanian culture and folk dancing so I could write the village "right". I heart Romania, and you for reading!

Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 50: The Long Goodbye

I might get the recipe from my grandmother... and translate if for you. Of course, I have to get something in return. Lets say like another story related to your series, telling what is going on in their life after another 5 years or so(after the first 7)? Please?!

Author's Response: I want the recipe and I'm definitely going to write another reunion story--I already know the title 'Spanish Holiday' and the plot points. It's just that it has to wait until after current projects. Have you ever heard of Mugglenet? The HP site has fan fiction, and I'm (for now at least, heh) the most prolific writer on the site, so I'd love for you to check my author page and see if there are any other stories/pairings you might like! :) 

Dealing with Dragons by Kerichi    (Reviews - 9)

"Flying with my girl leaning back against me, both of us glad to be alive and together, I really didn’t care what her big brother said. Of course, most people thought I didn't care what anybody said, but that wasn't true. I merely declined to disabuse the ignorant of their false beliefs. I was a Malfoy, after all. There was the family image to uphold. Apart from that, if word got round that I wasn’t the cold-hearted bastard people thought I was, I’d be forced to wizard duel every day at school. Frankly, I had better uses for my time, like snogging Ginny."

In Romania, Draco finds that dealing with dragons is less complicated than dealing with Ginny's family.

Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: Tales of Two Matchmakers
Table of Contents

Chapters: 1 | Word count: 8773 | Read count: 4167 | Published: Mar 29, 2007 | Updated: Mar 29, 2007
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Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Nov 13, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Dealing with Dragons

HA!HA!HA!!! You talked about 'tuica'. You have no idea how strong that stuff is!! My grandmother makes it every year, but I don't like alcohol, so I don't drink it. Also 'sarmale', that is good food. It's a local tradition, but you would love them. Ok, going to read other stories related to 'A Tale Of Two Matchmakers'.

Author's Response: If it's anything like moonshine, otherwise known as white lightning, heh, I would...academically speaking, heh. I'm all for good food. I wonder if I could find a good English translation recipe? :)

Begging for Love by Rain4me    (Reviews - 14)

Ginny has been stood up again, and is just about ready to give up on ever finding love. Can a certain blond Slytherin change her mind?
Category: Completed Short Stories
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: Fully compliant
Era: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 1 | Word count: 1538 | Read count: 3446 | Published: Jan 28, 2008 | Updated: Jan 28, 2008
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Date: Jan 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Beggings of Love

Interesting and you should continue this fic. Of course Draco is a little bit out of character, but considering that the chapter was a short one, I think that in the future he can show more of himself, after all, they are just starting.

Not Quite Elysium by Cadaverous Apples    (Reviews - 31)

Only in death do you realize the mistakes you've made in life...and Ginny Weasley must have made a huge one if Draco Malfoy is in her Heaven!
Category: Completed Short Stories
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy
Compliant with: Fully compliant
Era: Future AU
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 1 | Word count: 3295 | Read count: 3421 | Published: Mar 22, 2008 | Updated: Mar 22, 2008
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Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Mar 23, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter One

It was fun. I new take on the idea. But I have to confess that what made me laugh was the summary. Expecting a sequel.

Author's Response: A sequel probably wouldn't be forthcoming, especially since if I DID want to write a sequel, it was transform into a monolithic multi-chaptered story documenting their troubles with reliving life. And I want to do that so badly I know it's a bad idea. Gah! You're making me want to write it, just rereading your review nearly two years later (for which I'm sorry the reply is so freaking long coming). And I'm super glad you like the summary, since I'm usually notoriously bad at writing them. Thank you!

Draco's Pet by CCC    (Reviews - 149)

Ginny wakes with no memory. Should she believe the blond man with the gray eyes? Why would he lie to her?
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: None
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Future AU
Genres: Humor, Mystery, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 6 | Word count: 9983 | Read count: 17686 | Published: Jul 09, 2008 | Updated: Aug 26, 2009
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Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Jul 10, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Simply loved it. You should feel flattered, I rarely review! From what I've read in your answers to other people's reviews, there is going to be a sequel. That is good news. The bad part that I got from it is Harry. Please don't ruin it by having her married to him. I hate this things. I might get over an engagement....might. Please, pretty please with sugar and honey on top...

Author's Response: Thank you for the review. I hadn\'t thought far enough ahead to whether she was engaged or not. I\'ll have to see what the plot bunnies tell me to do.

Proof That I Never Doubted by rockmysocks8687    (Reviews - 7)

Ginny blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
Category: Completed Short Stories
Rating: Not Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 1 | Word count: 1087 | Read count: 2499 | Published: Feb 24, 2009 | Updated: Feb 25, 2009
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Date: Feb 25, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Interesting, I must say. In a way, she is waiting for everything else we read about the two of them to just happen. I would like to see another letter, from his perspective, in about 5 years, after he has noticed her on the street... But that is just me wishing...

Author's Response: I have to say, I never thought about doing a letter from his perspective. I might have to play around with that a bit. Thanks for the idea.

Paper Hearts by jessica k malfoy    (Reviews - 48)

Living in captivity can only last so long. ***COMPLETE***

Written for the LJ DG Fic Exchange 2010 and winner of the Best Angst award. The rating is for the warnings.

Category: Completed Fiction, Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Other Characters
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: Character Death
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 5 | Word count: 19128 | Read count: 19317 | Published: Jun 27, 2010 | Updated: Aug 24, 2010
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Reviewer: diary2me Signed
Date: Jun 29, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I read your story in the Exchange. It was truthfully my favorite of all of them, and there were quite a few remarkable in the bunch. I am very happy it won in a category. I loved Ginny, I especially loved Draco and the last part of the story where they are left alone was simply beautiful. (This coming from someone that has been reading HP fiction for 7 years). This review is just to thank you for the story.