Name: elinaki18 reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 22, 2007 05:21 am
sorry! I think Draco in this is more of an antihero.
nothing to be sorry of..;) i liked it..it is just different from what i usually read..:D
as for Draco being the antihero...aren't the antiheroes the true heroes?
Author's Response: Well, it depends on the kind of tale it is. In some, the heroes are the ones that are traditionally good and proper, as Harry is in the books. In others, the antihero has some of those qualities even if he isn't quite the knight in shining armor. I guess I've been putting Draco forth as more of a Byronic antihero. Which is to say, he's no knight in shining armor, but he's not as awful as he likes to think he is. :)
Name: elinaki18 reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 21, 2007 03:43 am
GOd...this story is really depressing...I usually don't read angsty fcs(i'm more into the light romance/humor/fluff fics)however i absolutely LOVE this one..
maybe i'm crazy or a huge draco fan girl but i like how you portray him in this fic,,,even with all his faults,with all his cruelty in some points i still find him good..:S
I can't wait for more!(will draco cure Ginny in the end?or will she stay broken forever)
oh and something more:
DIE TRENT DIE!!!(what a bastard)
Author's Response: It's not a happy fic by any means. There's dark, dark and more dark thrown in for extra measure. sorry! I think Draco in this is more of an antihero. He has his faults, frustration and confusion, and I don't make any secret of that. But he's not evil by any means, and on some level he does want to do right by Ginny. He *cares,* however flawed that caring is.rnrnI say nothing about the ending, btw. You'll have to see it for yourself. :)
Name: VioletJersey reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 19, 2007 09:01 pm
Another brilliant chapter. Your Ginny reminds me of Claire Marvel and Louisa (from the novel Gordon by Edith Templeton). She's a tragic figure worth saving yet there's an air of mystery in her that's just so riveting I can't wait to see more of her.
I love your Draco -- he's selfish and at times cruel yet there is a kindness in him that's both raw and honest. I love it! And now that I'm reading more into it -- the story kinda reminds of Quicksilver. It's like you're finally letting us see Ginny's pain and how Draco intends to save her in his own terms!
PS: there are a few spelling errors in this chapter though -- minor ones really. And I was wondering if you're in need of a beta-reader because I would love to share to you a few plotbunnies that are roaming all over my head because of your fic... if you want to that is? *^^*
Author's Response: I never read that, actually. *makes mental note* I should pick it up at some point. I think I just elaborated more on the plot for Quicksilver. That one was a giftfic, so I glossed over a lot of things in it. IIRC, I got a lot of flak for the glossing over bits. ^^; Since this was written for no one in particular but me, I got a chance to dig around in the dark a bit. I did have a beta, but I never did get the actual doc back with markups because of each other's busy schedules, so I tried to catch as many typoes as I could. Drop me an e-mail if you like. I do have other stuff I'm trying to slog through, and it's also of a pretty dark nature. :)
Name: Angelsea585 reviewed
Four - Explanations on Oct 19, 2007 08:20 pm
I don't think there are words to describe just how much I love this fic, how amazing your writing is. Your characterisation is simply stunning. I love the very realistic sense that they're both broken from the past, and I adore that you've stayed true to Draco's self-serving mentality, even as he's trying to break Ginny out of the state she's in (yet again, a man's trying to break her...)
I love the sense of danger that's laced throughout this. It's fantastic, and I can't wait to see what dark, twsity paths you force them down next. No one writes quite like you.
Author's Response: Thanks for the compliments! I took the basic personalities that they had and drew them six years out of HBP. I wanted to keep the characters consistent within themeselves even as I dumped them into a pretty awful situation. Neither of them are in a particularly good place mentally, especially Ginny in this one. Even so, it didn't feel as if I forced them anywhere they weren't about to go on their own. Relationships are dangerous things for them, but for whatever reason, they're drawn to it in this one.
Name: amor_quies reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 19, 2007 05:49 pm
Ok, I'm confused. Draco is trying to "fix" her, to get her to be herself again, yes? What I don't understand is, if this is so, why he's so rough about it. I guess I'm just trying to understand your Draco?
Author's Response: That's okay... Draco's confused about his own motives, too. On one hand, he does want to fix her, and on another hand he's so exasperated he's ready to give up altogether. That frustration comes through because he doesn't quite understand where she's coming from. So sometimes he's rougher than he really wants to be because he can't hold that frustration in check.
Name: DracoGinnyLover reviewed
Four - Explanations on Oct 19, 2007 06:18 am
They are coming together slowly but surley! I love this story it is excellent! Good Luck with the next chapter! :)
Author's Response: The entire story is already written, and the next chapter will be up next week.
Name: Rashonda reviewed
Three - Connection on Oct 18, 2007 08:38 pm
Draco is really doing a number on this girl. She can't really be this naive,Can she? I guess she didn't catch his remark about this encounter being better than the first. GJ, loved this chap.
Author's Response: Well... I don't think of it as naivete, exactly. More like being very, very confused and trying to maintain whatever facade she thinks will work. Part of the problem is that you never see this fic from her perspective, so her actual thought process remains a mystery. But yes, Draco is definitely a piece of work in this fic.
Name: Rashonda reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 18, 2007 08:07 pm
Wow. This is my first time reading your work and I'm totally enthralled by the aspect of this story. It's intriguing, dirty and scary, and that's a good thing.
Author's Response: It was uncomfortably disturbing while I was writing it, especially how much I kept breaking Ginny to little pieces in the course of the fic. I'm glad you're liking it, and it's coming across as intriguing.
Name: livvyharris reviewed
Three - Connection on Oct 16, 2007 06:51 pm
I love this story! I can't wait to see what happens next (hint hint). :)
Draco is so real and nice. Poor Ginny, I hope she can finally be happy.
Author's Response: Well, I don't know how nice Draco is being. He's certainly as self-serving as he is helpful, isn't he? At this point in the story, though, Ginny can't allow herself to be happy. This isn't a pretty story. I'm glad you like it, as dark as it is.
Name: yomoedmb reviewed
Three - Connection on Oct 16, 2007 09:24 am
Oh Ginny Ginny Ginny. I believe every fangirl is shaking their head at her at this very moment. I love this story. Update soon!
Author's Response: *snickers* Really, though, she's not in a good place. She's not a happy person in this fic, not by any stretch of the imagination. She couldn't have allowed herself to stay anywhere that resembled a peaceful state.rnrnI'm glad you're enjoying the fic. More chapters will be coming soon enough.
Name: DracoGinnyLover reviewed
Three - Connection on Oct 16, 2007 06:45 am
Damn stupid girl! She should have stayed! Can't wait to read more. Good Luck! :)
Author's Response: Hahaha. In that frame of mind, she wouldn't have been able to. At least you're having a good time reading the story. :)
Name: VioletJersey reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 13, 2007 08:14 am
Another magnificent piece from you! Your works are truly worth the wait, and you know how to write hot, angsty plotlines with even hotter smut like no other! You're not afraid to try new plot twists and that's why your fics always stand out!
After Points of Authority, this is definitely your best work yet! Keep it up, girl! :D
Author's Response: Well, after Points of Authority, this is certainly the smuttiest work yet. ;) I really did want to do something different with this plotline, and there were a lot of other things happening at the time that made this a truly dark and twisted piece. I'm glad you're enjoying it. :)
Name: Evolsisicum reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 13, 2007 07:54 am
Two chapters and I'm already hooked. This is such a great plot and I can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying this piece. It was torturous to write, but I'm glad it seems to be coming together well. :)
Name: amor_quies reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 12, 2007 07:30 pm
Before I continue, I want you to know that what I have to say is not a reflection or criticism of your writing; it's my connection with the story...just to make that clear. :) Anyway, moving on: I am very angry with Draco right now and subsequently feel very bad for Ginny. He's such an arse for doing that when she's asleep, manipulating her and everything.
Author's Response: Hey, if there's concrit, I appreciate that, too. Draco isn't entirely without fault, you know. He'd be the first to admit it. No one is without fault in this fic, I think. There's a lot of problematic behavior on everyone's part, which can make it very difficult to get close to the story. I don't blame you on that one. :)
Name: lookwhatidid reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 12, 2007 03:37 pm
it's definitely depressing in a way, but this story is also written in a refreshingly different perspective. it's nice to see this, since many people brush off that she wasn't affected. & you have an amazing writing style. great work!
Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying it so far, as dark as it is. :)
Name: FireAngel reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 12, 2007 08:07 am
really interesting can't wait to read more
Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying it so far.
Name: Rinney reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 12, 2007 05:29 am
Damn...
...I never thought that anyone could sleep so HARD like that! I would've woken up at the murmuring in my ear....
..Damn Ginny. I mean, wow....
Author's Response: Well, there are plenty of people that react to sounds or conversations while still mostly asleep and don't remember it when they wake up. This is definitely one of those times, especially since the nightmares were that bad. I definitely did a number on her in this fic. :(
Name: Rinney reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 12, 2007 05:08 am
You know I love you girl!
This is what I'm talking about. Not every tory can end with a happy ending. You warm my heart when you show the reality of how the world can be.
You're one of my favorites! Give me a message!
Author's Response: Well, not everything is happiness and light with this pair. I really played up the darker aspects and took everything to its worst possible conclusion in this fic. I'm glad you like it. :)
Name: slitherhither reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 12, 2007 02:43 am
Oh, Draco. You've really put yourself in a pickle.
Author's Response: I think we all like him better when we can smack him upside the head to knock some sense into him. :D
Name: V_is_for_Violet reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 11, 2007 02:14 pm
what is he going to do????
Author's Response: *snickers* Something naughty, certainly. ;) You'll find out soon enough. I'll post up another chapter next week.
Name: DracoGinnyLover reviewed
Two - Acceptance on Oct 11, 2007 08:20 am
This isn't like any story that I have read before. Can't wait to read more. Good Luck! :)
Author's Response: Well, it's definitely not happiness and light, that's for sure. :)
Name: 4everdandg reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 10, 2007 05:41 pm
hi! just like Draco, I also want to know the secret... I hope you'll reveal it soon... =)
Author's Response: Be careful what you wish for... it's not a pretty secret. :)
Name: amor_quies reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 10, 2007 05:10 pm
Normally I'm not one who goes for the fics in which Ginny seems permanently broken from the events that transpired in her first year. I probably still am not one who will naturally go for fics like that because my personal preferences tend to go with my opinion that it's not very canon. Yet your plot line has intrigued me. I am especially glad that you didn't make Draco do anything further than that wall scene...at least in the first chapter anyway. (Because as much as I enjoy reading first chapter smut, sometimes it's nice to just hold off, you know?) Anyway, thank you for writing this fic (will anxiously await the next chapter)--I love it when something is well-written enough that it makes me go read something that I normally wouldn't go for. :)
Author's Response: This is a huge compliment. Thank you! While I know it's canon that Ginny didn't get permanently damaged, I think that everyone probably didn't know where to look. Or maybe I'm reading too much into Ginny's "Lucky you" comment on the Hogwarts Express. I took that to mean that deep down, there's something lurking about. I took it to the worst possible conclusion in this fic, as I normally don't break Ginny quite so much when I dig into the CoS trauma. I'm glad you're enjoying it, especially since it's not what you normally read. :D
Name: lookwhatidid reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 10, 2007 05:08 pm
I really like this so far! I hope you continue it soon! =]
Author's Response: The entire story is already written, and it's 13 chapters of darkness. I'm glad you like it, though the story's about to take a nosedive...
Name: LuckyCharms reviewed
One - Battleground on Oct 10, 2007 09:31 am
hm, interesting storyline. Good read so far, can't wait for more.
Author's Response: I'm glad you found it interesting. :) I've never liked how Ginny's trauma was ignored and brushed off the way it was. In this fic, I took it to a very dark conclusion.