eeeeeeeeeeeeeee! How could you leave us there?? This is such an awesome fic!!!!!!!!! I love the characterisations and the plot and the Blaise and Luna thing!! *sighs* You have made me hate and love Draco in equal amounts... I can't wait for you to put out the next chapter!!!!!! Keep it up!!!

Well its lovely to see this story updated. The Ginny/ Draco conversations were done well and were in keeping with the theme of this chapter (a tentative movement towards more intamacy) Poor Ginny she now has to deal with her family very few who are going to be rational about this development. I love this story and can't wait for the next chapters Caps You have Ron's attitiude down perfectly

Update soon! yes? please! i'm sure we're all wondering what will happen next! i've had to re read it! UPDATE!!!!! :) thanks!

I really love the story. Its amazing. I can't wait to read the rest. The best wishes to you!

Sigh. So glad you've updated. It was nice to see Ginny eventually feeling comfortable with Draco, although their conversation (and especially his dialogue) was a bit stilted. I love the idea of Luna/Blaise, although Luna has been very un-flighty, hasn't she? Still I think their relationship works and always thought they were very cute. Can't wait for the rest of it!!!!

Great chapter, I was so thrilled when I woke up and saw this little gem waiting for me! I hope you are staying safe and dry, I'm in Phoenix, we are just getting your storm. BTW, I love that I can feel all the emotions, you write beautifully.

Would you believe I actually squealed when I saw a chapter update for this story? LOL

I am enjoying this emotional tension building far more than I really think is healthy LOL, but god am I looking forward to each chapter. Again wonderfully done. That conversation with Narcissa was great, pitched at just the right level of snarkiness and/or hurt feelings. Brilliant.

Yours in anticipation,

Myanceris.

This story is so very enjoyable- angst and humor and all the good stuff put together right. Thank you so much for putting as much time into it as you have- I know how much RL can suck when you just want to write, dammit! ^_^ Anyway, good luck with the rest of the fic, and the crap weather over there!

I had my moment of doubt, but that is all gone. I think it's wonderful how you convey how much they love and yearn for each other, despite the restraints caused by Draco's actions. The scene with Narcissa was also nicely played - not instant forgiveness and forgetting, but rather a natural progression towards reconciliation stemming from an unkillable love... Which applies to the D/G as well, actually. I'm back to being able to whole-heartedly cheer for them to get together, though, and for that I thank you. :D Well, that and the Blaise/Luna. And, you know, writing the story in the first place. Oh, and take your time with the updates - I think I speak for all your discriminating readers when I say that it's better you have stress-free time to write chapters that kick ass rather than forcing yourself to write something that may only prod buttock.

Author's Response: Thank you. You know that you're my muse, right? So when you say your doubts are all gone, I know that I've accomplished what I set out to do. I've sweated over this story as it's turned out so different from my first thoughts of it ... my original plan was to write a small smutty sequel to 'Catching the Snitch'. But as I've said before, I realized that the Draco who relentessly pursued Ginny had a dark side and it would not have been true to the characters (in fandom at least)to have him be simply sweet and loving in this story. I know that many were shocked at exactly how dark he was but even when he first 'persuaded' Ginny to give the relationship a chance, he used her body's responses to prove his point. And there still is a lot to be resolved between the two of them ... especially as they're now alone in Draco's flat (the one Ginny has fond memories of).

wow...that was blunt...i'm so proud of Draco...see..he can be mature and understanding ...sometimes :p

Ach!! I want to say first that I think you've handled this story well. I still don't think I forgive Draco, but I do understand that Ginny still loves him. I was afraid you were going to rush it after what he did to her...what a horrible scene...so I'm glad you've been taking your time. Also, I was ready to explode when he said he was going to propose. Is he MAD? She barely even knows if she can accept SEEING him, let alone, MARRYING the idiot. If you can't tell, I think I am hoping for them to get together. I feel very much like Luna; I can't forgive Malfoy but for Ginny's sake I'll accept him. In any case, you explained it very well, that he wants to propose because he's so used to grabbing what he wants. I hope he's truly learned. I hope he doesn't say anything about it in their first meeting. I mean, I know you want to finish this story, but I think it would be very false if you had him propose and her accept. THey're building up their relationship right now, good. She's learning to trust him, good. But they haven't even started on romance. Or sex, for god's sake, that's going to be difficult. So do, please, give them more time.

thanks for another great chap. i luv were your taking draco. i'm glad your not hurrying through your character progression. it's fun to read how draco's change is taking place but there's enough of the old malfoy dastardliness to keep it real. keep going!

Wonderful chapter. But you have to promise... PROMISE... that if you don't feel you can do all that you're capable of by finishing this in a week, you won't do it. Don't rush it for us! I mean it! :) You're doing a great job. We all have faith in you!