Name: pingpong0601 reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 13, 2007 05:40 pm

Ooh, very very chilling. Draco's threats were just sick *shudder* I just want them to go back to the way they were! They both need to move on and love eachother, ok? You are doing an excellent job with this, I'm so glad you updated-- hopefully you'll update again soon?

Name: 0630938 reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 13, 2007 02:12 pm

What an amazing yet disturbing depiction of draco

Name: Rashonda reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 09:02 pm

Though, I hate the Weasley's and always cheer for their deaths in fics. The way you wrote their demise was fantastically done, fighting all the way until the end. The most chilling of them all though you didn't expound on it was how Bella killed Fred. That delirious woman, I love her and yet she scares the sh*t outta me everytime I read about her. And, as another reviewer said I wonder what Voldie wanted Gin to be killed so bad. I hope you don't leave that open-ended because it's peaked my interest. And, poor Dean. I bet the boy didn't even have a chance to defend himself against Draco. Though, I feel bad he beat him down. I'd rather he take his anger and frustration out Dean than Gin. The threats weren't idle, I believe he'd do as he said he would, and Gin knows that. So, hopefully this all comes to pass in the long run. Great chapter, as usual. Loved it!

Name: MissMarie66 reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 01:16 pm

AHH! i absolutely adore this story! its so thrilling, is it almost over? i was pretty scared of the deadly Draco in this chapter but i hope he can get past that and there might be a somewhat happy ending?! i mean the memory didn't mention him at all...

Author's Response: very good observation: Draco wasn't there. (So what the Hell am I doing? Good question...) Thanks for the review :) I dunno if it's almost over... I'm having a difficult time drawing out what I have to do now, but it'll come. Once again, thank you!

Name: kittyprincess7426 reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 10:41 am

I'm glad you finally updated, not that I'm blaming you or anything, because I know how hectic things can get, but I just wanted to let you know that I've been following your story for ages and can't wait for the next chapter.

Name: nun outfits are cool reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 09:23 am

I really don't know why I can still tolerate your Draco. It's probably only because of his feelings for Ginny, at this point... Amazing chapter, but the deaths of the Weasleys were so sad! I really think you *did* do the Gladiator scene justice, but I wouldn't have noticed the resemblance if you hadn't pointed it out... I hope Draco and Ginny's relationship doesn't turn out as theirs did, but I have no idea how you would go about giving them a happy ending... I guess you won't be, in that case...
This really is an amazing story, and I look forward to reading more when you have time to write it :)

Name: LimnHere reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 06:26 am

The funny thing was, I was thinking about this story the day before and I was wondering when you would update it. Now you have and it's nothing like I expected! The chapters from before hinted at something that could end "happy" and "loving" now reading that scean between Draco and Ginny makes me wonder if that will happen.

How you portrayed Draco was fascinating. I admit, I don’t see my version of Draco like this but I can see how he WILL be if he has to be.

I'm interested in why Voldemort was happy when he thought Ginny was killed. I’m sure you’ll explain later (I hope, unless you did at the start and I missed it). Great update, even if it is heart breaking.

Name: WG13 reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 12, 2007 04:52 am

Your characterization of Draco is well, spot on. This is exactly how I see him... with lots of gray and black and yet some redeeming qualities. Just haven't yet seen the latter part yet - but then, the story sill continues.

Also, as much as I admire your story telling skills, I do wonder how on earth you are going to get these two together. That, is something that I really look forward to reading. Fabulous writing; as always.

Name: eliagem reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 11, 2007 07:00 pm

Wow. This chapter was absolutely heartwrenchingly amazing. You really did the Weasley family's death scene justice, without making it vulgar in the least. I really can't wait to see what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you :) I'm happy to see that you were satisfied with the "rendition of the massacre". (What an odd thing to say...) Hopefully this fic will go beyond the (conveniently forgotten/ignored) horrors of the war to encompass more heart-warming, family time. eh...

Name: Anise reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 11, 2007 05:49 pm

Yeah, well, that's why I didn't give your Draco more credit: I knew that the Draco created in this fic would be capable of beating Dean to a pulp, and I believe he'd do the rest of what he threatened as well, if he felt it was necessary. But this is a potential Draco that is real, along with all the fluffier ones; he is part of a continuum of characterizations, one of the shadow-Dracos, you might say. Now, the funny thing is that I never think my Draco is this dark, and yet given the same circumstances, he would be. So this fic has an eerie fascination because it rings so true. If we choose to read about (and write) this character, we cannot pretend that these disturbing qualities aren't there. This is why we aren't writing nice fluffity H/G marshmallow fluff. (sigh) Carry on!

Author's Response: Thing is, if he wasn't who he is, he wouldn't be alive to get married to Ginny and beat Dean to a pulp. Which brings back the whole question of "survival of the fittest" and at which point you decide someone is "evil". I have a hard time believing in such a notion, so the limit lies more between a Draco who can redeem himself, and one who has gone too far along the path of "killing to survive" to ever be loved by reviewers (or Ginny, for that matter). And while I can't hope to provide H/G marshmallow fluff, perhaps I can achieve chocolate realism: dark, bitter, rich, fulfilling and yet so terribly addictive. Thank you for your reviews :) They always provide me with a way to measure how far (toward the Dark Side) I've pushed Draco.

Name: CCC reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 11, 2007 04:46 pm

I am really fearing that there shall be no happy ending to this tale. I did not read the italics, thank you for the tip about that. I don't do scary/violent imagery very well, and I truly appreciate the warning. Draco is such an evil person in this story. I can't see a ray of light at the end of the tunnel. But, you are doing a masterful job.

Author's Response: oh no... evil... he's not evil, I promise! he's scary, that's for sure. and he isn't nice. but he has seen a war, and been coerced into doing things most British men of 17 are not expected to do (hopefully). The light at the end of the tunnel should come, I hope. It won't be grandiose, it won't be an apotheosis, but it should cast precisely that--a new light--on our skewed perspectives. (:::off to ponder how I'm going to do this:::)

Author's Response: Oh yeah, and thanks for reviewing!!! (where are my manners...?)

Name: MK Richie reviewed 23. The terrible doings of Draco Malfoy on Feb 11, 2007 04:22 pm

Excellent job! I think you handled the situation wonderfullly... I was very frightened of Draco, and throughout this whole scene i was on the edge of my seat... I'm just wondering how draco can redeem himself from such cruelties...

Author's Response: uhu... "cruelties"... notice that so far we haven't heard his side of the story. >:] Thank you for reviewing :) I like knowing how readers respond to my characters--it helps me adjust them + the plot!