Name: twiddlekinks reviewed Colloquium on Jan 15, 2013 01:40 pm

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Name: AyameChatte reviewed Colloquium on Jul 30, 2012 02:24 am

I am so excited to see you writing again! I hope your personal world has calmed, and i know you and your family are stronger for all the trials you have gone through. I've been reading this story for years and it still gets to me. You have a wonderful way with the characters and the entire world and story you are spinning. I am eagerly looking forward to the next chapter. Take care!

Name: twiddlekinks reviewed Colloquium on Apr 25, 2012 10:08 am

Awww! What a great chapter. I especially liked the bit about "she gets under your skin" vs. "she gets into your soul." Well said! ^_^

Author's Response: Thanks!! I'm glad you liked that part! I thought it was an interesting way to show the different ways that Draco & Blaise think about Ginny.

Name: cherryredxx reviewed Colloquium on Apr 24, 2012 03:41 pm

I just took a day and read this whole thing from the beginning, and I have to say that I cannot wait for your next update. There are so many complex relationships in this story and it's really exciting to read. I also love your characterizations of D and G. It's so nice to see a unusual portrayal that is still accurate. Great job, and I will be awaiting the next update! :)

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you're reading! I appreciate your comments, particularly as the characterizations are something that I definitely try to focus on.

Name: hp42 reviewed Colloquium on Apr 23, 2012 10:09 pm

I physically ache from how perfect this is.
The scene after Blaise's and Draco's fight with Ginny and Draco? Perfection. Utter perfection. Ginny really is the spokesperson for actions speak louder than words. Which is why I'm so proud of her for saying: “There is nothing in the world that could hurt me more than to see those I love either hurt or damaged. Or knowing that they’re reckless with their own safety,” she said softly. THIS! This is what I've been waiting for! I know it's not an outright deceleration of love, but it's pretty darn close. And not to mention, it's a major step for Ginny.
Other squee-worthy lines:
“Can’t you see that you and I are just opposite sides of the same coin?” he breathed.
YES! Yes they are! They're both unflinchingly loyal and reckless, and perfect, and oh gosh, what's another word for perfect?
“We’re a disastrous pair, Malfoy.”
“A beautiful disaster,” he insisted
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO TO ME? All I can say is... My emotions!
“She gets into your soul,” Draco corrected.
Could you excuse me for a moment while I sob in the corner? Draco is just... I don't even know what to say. Their love is so pure and beautiful.

You're so talented. The amount of times I squeal, or gasp, or get misty-eyed while reading this story is insane. Like I said, so, so talented!

Please update soon! I'll just be here, re-reading the perfection that is "Crossing Into Chaos" in the meantime.
:)

Author's Response: Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I am totally giddy reading this review, because you are (so far) the only one that's commented on the fact that she has just told Draco that she counts him among the people she loves. That is HUGE for her. And, of course, there's the Patronus thing. You've nailed it - her actions speak louder than words, because she is definitely not ready for words. So, it's not an outright declaration, but it's about as close as we're going to get (for awhile...)

The other two lines you commented on - I'm so happy you liked them! I was really nervous about using them (both the 'opposite side of the same coin' thing and the "beautiful disaster' as they are both a little cliche and I've seen them used in other places... In fact, I Googled extensively to ensure they were, in fact, cliche and not just something I'd read in a novel once and remembered) but they just reflect so much what I think about these two.

Name: bigreader reviewed Colloquium on Apr 23, 2012 04:24 am

Yay yay yay! I'm so glad Ginny didn't take his shit. I just can't wait to see what happens next in this story. I don't mind that the chapters are shorter I just love reading whatever you put out! I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting for the next chapter!

Author's Response: Ginny has what Draco doesn't - the strength to walk away (at least for now... *evil grin*). Thanks for reading!

Name: pitzi reviewed Colloquium on Apr 23, 2012 02:10 am

Oh, thank you so much for the update! Each new chapter of this story is like a special gift. I'm glad that Draco and Blaise worked things out between themselves in the end. But it scares me that when Draco is in a fit of rage it takes someone else to stop him. He can't do it by himself. And of course he won't walk away from Ginny to keep her safe (like Harry would have done) because he is too selfish and she's touched something inside him that no one has touched before. Ginny might appreciate his determination to make their relationship work but she also understands much better than him how much danger for both of them this relationship holds. I wonder what she will do.
Hopefully, it won't be long wait to find out as the updates became more frequent.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! The thing about Draco isn't so much that he's *selfish* - it's that he's arrogant. He understands how much trouble lies ahead for them, but he is completely confident that he can outwit, evade, outrun, out-scheme everything and win the day.

And, yep, he's definitely got some rage issues. You'll find out a bit more about the history in that area in the next few chapters.