It's 2:30 am where I am and I couldn't stop reading this fic. I love it! Please update soon. And then update again sooner, and sooner yet. You have a fantastic writting style. Whereas most people writting an emotional Draco completely botch it, I think that you pulled it off fantastically. Wishing you lots of free time in which to write. Iseult

Omg....I love this story. I've been reading every single story on this website and this one is soooo one of my favorite. I can't wait to see what happens next! Oh, and I was wondering, are you going to include any more Blaise in this story or he done?

U GOT TO RIGHT MORE i luv ittttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noooooooooooo u killed blaize how could i gess ill get over it, oh look i already am needs more D/G very good thought

Wow! I never guessed that the little Italian girl was Tonks! I'm really curious to find out who the Grant boy really is. Please post the next chapter!!!!!!

My, I must say, this is one splendid Draco and Ginny fic. I am rather eager to find out why they think Grant was a seeker when he was home-schooled. I am also eager to see how Ginny and Draco make it out of this one alive, since Draco is going to be killed the way he is going. Cheers!

Brilliant, as usual...!

I am so behind on the times when it comes to reading and reviewing:) Hopefully tonight I can remedy that situation! I love love love how Lucius can go out and about. Unique concept:) Off to read more!

I'm glad to hear Blaise isn't dead - he's probably my favorite non-character. I like where you're going and I'm glad I decided to go ahead and read this. I weebled for a few days about it. I like the relationship development thus far between Draco & Gin - seems very natural. Keep it up.

Hahaha, yes I got all the Bingley, Colins and Bennett jokes. I cracked a big grin when I got to that part, actually. Very much enjoying this, and wondering what kind of game Narcissa (as well as Pansy) is playing.

Hmmm... your characterization of Lucius is interesting. I don't think I quite agree with you that he'd be that cold towards his own son, but I can see why you'd take that approach with him. The best characterization of Lucius that I've ever read was done by our own Mynuet, in the fic whose title is presently eluding me that features Ginny visiting Lucius in Azkaban. I like it because it shows Lucius as a powerful man interested in keeping and maintaining that power, but not a totally heartless, EVIL person. I sometimes think the evilness can be carried too far. Even Tom Riddle has his weaknesses that are open to some sympathy (not that I approve of his reaction to them, heh). But even though I'm not on the same page with you in terms of the elder Malfoys, you keep Draco believable enough that I'm willing to suspend disbelief and accept your version of them for this story. The overall pace of this story has picked up immensely. I see what you mean when you said that people have commented on a massive change in your writing from the start. If there were one thing I'd suggest to you to keep in mind, it's "show and don't tell". I'm not too good at that one myself, either. The best example of it I can give is when the prefects led the first year Slytherins back to the common room in the dungeons. The whole transition there took up a few sentences, when you could have used that action to fill in other interesting tidbits for the reader, like Draco's observation of his classmates, and the first years, of the school itself. That sort of thing. I'd love to see more fleshed out details, although in general, the interaction between Draco and just about everyone has been fantastic. Anyway, moving on to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Yeah, this is just one of my interpretations of Lucius; I have others! ;) I enjoy writing him and have another WIP with him in it. As far as the "show don't tell," that was a bit slow in coming for me. But I think that aspect of my writing has improved in newer chapters. Thanks again.

Here's some C&C that might be helpful for you. First of all, the way the plot seems to be headed is very intriguing, and you've done a great job trying to stay true to the characters. There are a few things you could try to make the story itself flow better, however. Since these are just suggestions, please don't feel obligated to go and change everything unless you agree with them. Anyway, the major thing is to try a little more sentence variation. There's two parts to this: 1). Try and vary the length of your sentences more. Although I realize you are trying to emulate J.K.'s style to a certain degree, many of the sentences are of too similar a length in the same paragraph, and it gives the whole story a sort of choppy, even sing-songy feel. I don't think that's the kind of effect you want, and I'm pretty sure that these subtle changes will remedy that feeling entirely. 2). Try not to start every sentence with the subject (aka someone's name, articles pertaining to a person or thing, personal pronouns, etc.). This effect also results in the story feeling choppy. The most free-flowing sentences you wrote were in the sections where Draco was thinking about Harry, and the unfairness of his father's situation. Don't be afraid to take that kind of looseness in prose into the rest of your story. I think it will make it far more absorbing in the long run. Anyway, sorry for the long review, and again, please feel free to disregard any suggestions I've made if they're not to your liking. Best of luck with your writing!

Author's Response: In case I never said it, kaerra, thank you for the advice. I tried to apply it by going back and rewriting the first couple of chapters, and I think it was very helpful (although you may disagree-!). I do appreciate your input; I know you meant well. :D

What? What happenned? Is it because of what he saw in the mirror? Then he truly loved her... Anyway. I wanna know more! I'm totally addicted to your story. It's just... wow. Truly amazing.