Name: youthinrevolt88 reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 06:50 pm
oh gods that hurt to read. It makes me sad thinking Draco would even consider cheating on Ginny, but then again in real life I am pretty sure most people in long term relationships do consider it... Good job can't wait for then next update
Author's Response: Glad this is reading true for you! I do think that most people do have to think for a moment and make a decision one way or another. And it is rather ouchie. I suppose the balance is what's going on with them in the past. Thanks for reading and for taking a second to leave a comment! ~Ves
Name: jess10 reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 06:10 pm
The last little paragraph was hilarious.I love this fic! I'm just worried about what's going on with Draco.
Author's Response: I think we all are (worried about Draco). And I am glad you enjoyed that last paragraph. I can do graphic but I prefer some "curtains blowing in the wind" moments in my porn. :D ~Ves
Name: Embellished reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 04:28 pm
This is another tantalizing chapter. In this one, Ginny's bluntness seems like the theme. The difference is Draco's reaction. In the past, it was extremely welcome, but now, not so much.
It's heart-breaking, really, how far apart the two of them have become. And I'm sure next week's installment will be just as bad. But I will cling to my knowledge of what is to come, and your presumed happy-ending tendencies, and the fact that this is a gift fic, and I will probably survive for another couple of weeks without breaking into tears myself. At least I hope so.
Thank you very much for the new chapter. I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment, even if it is as depressing as this one.
Author's Response: I love you for making my fic seem so much more planned and well thought out than I think it actualy is! It would seem this is the chapter of Ginny telling it like it is, for good or bad, and I am REALLY wishing I had done that on purpose. *laughs*
I will try very hard not to make you (or me or anyone else) cry. Keep the faith - and at least take comfort in the fact you seem just as good at mind reading for this fic as you are over on Lush Life! It always cheers me to see someone actually think about what might be coming - wrong or right. Thinking is good...very good. Thanks so much for your kind words. I love reading your reviews! ~Ves
Name: Rainpuddle reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 02:40 pm
Gah! Shame on Draco for even thinking about cheating on his wife!!! At least he thought better of it, but Gin would be absolutely devastated if she found out he even, for one second, thought about it. What is up with him? I want to just smack him. He was supposed to go back in there and make her world right. *grrr* All in all, another lovely chapter.
Author's Response: Thinking is different than doing by a long shot for things like having an affair. It's kinda ouchy to read (or write) but I am big believer in the idea that people don't cheat not because they haven't been given a chance to or been tempted but because they've made a deliberate decision not to.
Try not to kill him just yet. Him being dead would really screw up the chances for a happy ending! ~Ves
Name: CCC reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 02:00 pm
The line about Draco being accomadating in the name of advancing knowledge had me laughing out loud. This story is great. It is bittersweet because you are pairing the happy young couple with the older couple. I only hope it works out for them in the end.
Author's Response: Obviously we are siblings in geekitude, because that line makes me laugh everytime I read it. Mostly because I can hear Draco saying it as an excuse. "Well...in the name of knowledge and scholarship, I GUESS I'll have lots of sex with Ginny...I guess."
Glad you are still enjoying this - bittersweet though it is. ~Ves
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 01:21 pm
~SO pefect. I cant wait for another update.~
Author's Response: Glad you are still enjoying this one! ~Ves
Name: Analucia Malfoy reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 11:15 am
They were so happy in the beginning, what's wrong with Draco? I like that he was tempted by another woman and resisted. Good for him. I love this story. You're probably sick of reading that. Anyway, thanks for the update. I'm looking forward reading to more.
Author's Response: I am not sure authors ever get sick of reading "I love this story". *grins* Very glad you are still enjoying this and yeah - it was really important to me to make that a choice rather than chance. I am a big believer in the idea that people remain faithful not because they are never tempted or never have the chance to cheat, but because they choose not to. ~Ves
Name: ashtray girl reviewed
Chapter 4 - Are you telling me the truth? on Jan 16, 2007 09:12 am
"Considering the spectacular view, Draco was now wondering why they didn’t have this conversation more often."
Draco's such a boy, *grins*
Poor older Gin, though. I hope she and Draco can work things out. And yay! for not-cheater!Draco.
Still loving every damn word of this story. I can't wait for you to finish updating it!
Author's Response: He is. What with the crushing hormones and all. Didn't stand a chance. :P
Thanks for taking the time to comment and glad the temporary angst hasn't scared you off! ~Ves
Name: dragonsangel68 reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 11, 2007 12:57 am
Brilliant! Love the way one minute she's stating that now isn't the time to be making kissy faces and the next she's liplocked with him *g*
Author's Response: Well, really when is a good time for love? There is always something and besides, they could all die! Get your smoochies while the getting is good, says I! Glad you are still enjoying this! ~Ves
Name: CCC reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 10, 2007 03:10 pm
Oh, I love the last paragraph about the kiss. I can just see that expression on his face.
Author's Response: It had to be pretty priceless! Thanks for the kind words! ~Ves
Name: Analucia Malfoy reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 08:00 pm
I love that young Ginny acted and poured every hope she had into Draco via that steamy kiss. Good for her. A gobsmacked Draco? Priceless.
I can't wait to find out what older Ginny wants and what she does to get it.
Yea for Tuesdays! Thanks.
Author's Response: Sure doesn't happen often, but in this case - I totally think he would be doing his best goldfish impression. Thank YOU for taking the time to drop me a line and let me know you are enjoying this! ~Ves
Name: Rainpuddle reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 03:59 pm
I so love this! I know you're posting more, but I want more now, woman, NOW! I actually more mature D/G fics because that is real life, and I think the stories have way more potential.
Author's Response: You and the rest of the world. It's a toss up if this one works well as a chaptered fic...but 11,000+ words is a bit much for a single installment. And thank you for the comment about real life. That's really what I miss sometimes. Sure, those stories sometimes go a little angsty but life is big and scary and crazy stuff happens. Hearts and chirping bluebirds are lovely, but I think some of the most romantic and hopeful moments come during difficult circumstances. Thrilled to bits you are reading and enjoying! Still trying to earn my street cred as a true D/G writer here rather than just being "that chick that used to be on the Cabal". ;) ~Ves
Name: ashtray girl reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 03:26 pm
This fic is turning out great, I'm loving it! I love the contrast between their relationship in the past and in the present. It was strange, at first, because they started talking, and now it's strange because they're stopping doing it. Wonderful job!
I'll keep an eye every tuesday for the updates, can't miss them!
And thanks for the iniciative to post it here before the mod at dg_smutakkah does it there - I'm pretty sad it hasn't been updated, I miss those gorgeous D/Gs
Author's Response: Yeah, as I have been editing - it's sort of funny how they always seem to be moving in opposite directions in the two timeframes. I didn't really do that one purpose, but it works. And yeah - the Smut Exchange - I have no clue. I got off my high horse and wrote a slightly confused/annoyed note to the mods and nada. *shrugs* I am thinking of opening a betting pool on the odds I post parts 6/7 here before the whole thing ever shows up on LJ. We shall see! ~Ves
Name: Embellished reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 03:21 pm
"Boadicea’s tit" has to be one of the best exclamations I have ever read in a fanfic. Hee hee!
I love that in this chapter, what Ginny really wants is, when it comes down to it, the same thing in both timelines. It will be lots of fun to see how it all plays out. I might be a little worried, but I have the promise of smut, so I know it can't turn out too badly. Thanks for the update. I am anxiously awaiting next Tuesday!
Author's Response: I am not sure I can claim that one...I may have borrowed it. But it is still a great exclamation!
Not to totally ruin anything - but I am close with Myn. Do you think I would survive doing anything too dire to these two? Plus, this was a gift fic. ;)
I never thought of it like that, but yeah - she does want the same thing in both sections, i.e. Draco. So glad you enjoying this! ~Ves
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 03:02 pm
~So perfect. I cant wait for an update.~
Author's Response: Soon enough, dear! Soon enough! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave cookies as you read! I adore it when people do that - even if it's just "OMG - Running to next chapter NOW!" :D ~Ves
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 09, 2007 02:55 pm
~I like how you go back and forth from the present and the past. Very well written.~
Author's Response: Many thanks! ~Ves
Name: CourtneyFaith reviewed
Chapter 1 - Here take mine on Jan 09, 2007 02:48 pm
~WOW. I love D/G stories with children.~
Author's Response: I'll admit - I cringed when I read that and thought "Well, let's see if she runs screaming for the hills when she realizes this is their only appearance in this story". :D Relieved you kept reading! ~Ves
Name: Chloe reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 11:24 am
Specatular. I really like how it switches between present and past. Thanks for writing! (:
Author's Response: Wow, thanks! I thought it set up a nice pacing to the story. ~Ves
Name: Kalira reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 11:21 am
Mmm, lovely.
Author's Response: Many thanks. ~Ves
Name: twiddlekinks reviewed
Chapter 3 - What do you really want? on Jan 09, 2007 10:05 am
I loved this sentence:
The gobsmacked look on his face and the way he tried, quite unsuccessfully, for minutes after the kiss ended to form a coherent sentence was most certainly one of her very best memories.
hehe Great work, and a very good idea. I like the old /and/ new portions of each chapter, and, while reading, I look forward to the phrase from the beginning. It's a good style. :)
Author's Response: *snicker* It did rather set the mood. It was fun playing with the structure of this one. Of late, I find myself fascinated with how structure can help tell the story. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! ~Ves
Name: MyEscape reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 04, 2007 05:05 pm
I look forward to the updates.
Is Draco (present) having an affair, that seems to be what is going on...though I could be wrong, you ARE the author.
Author's Response: *laughs* I do have the decidedly unfair advantage of knowing how it ends. All shall be revealed in due time.
And thankfully, since this one is done already - updates will be every Tuesday like clockwork, unless I get impatient and start adding a second update per week! ~Ves
Name: Embellished reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 02, 2007 05:23 pm
I like the dichotomy between past and present--it gives the story lots of different layers. And, as someone who has been married for seven years, I am very much looking forward to your particular take on the smut!
Author's Response: Not that THAT puts any pressure on me! *bites nails* Hopefully the smut will be to your liking when we get there. :D
Always a thrill to see your reviews - here or on the OTHER epic-in-progress. This one, however, does have an end in sight. Just doing final edits on this fic! Thanks so much for the kind words! ~Ves
Name: lakailah reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 02, 2007 02:45 pm
Please update soon. I can't wait to see what happens next
Author's Response: Next Tuesday morning a new chapter shall be posted.
Glad you are enjoying this and thanks for taking the time to review! ~Ves
Name: dragonsangel68 reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 02, 2007 02:03 pm
I love how you're showing how they first came to be even talking to each other on a civil level against the married forever couple, who are running out of conversation. I know I could run over to lj and finish it, but I'll wait for it to be updated here *g*
Author's Response: Actually, unless something miraculous has happened - no, you can't. I had this in on time but because of waiting for make-up fics or some such, the girl running that exchange has never posted my fic. I decided this was quite long enough to wait and I was just going to send it to my person and start posting. Needless to say, I am NOT participating in that exchange next year.
But enough of that...I was rather pleased with the dual timelines here. I think it continues to work well but we shall see! Thanks for taking the time to review! ~Ves
Name: CCC reviewed
Chapter 2 - Can I help? on Jan 02, 2007 12:50 pm
This is an interesting beginning. I'll be watching for more.
Author's Response: Glad you are enjoying it so far! Thanks for taking the time to review! ~Ves