Name: hummie reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on Jun 10, 2016 07:11 pm
Rereading this wonderful story is always a pleasure. Thank you for writing and sharing with us!
Name: Tiny Q reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on Dec 28, 2015 07:55 pm
This was wonderful!! Very refreshing to see an unasured Malfoy. And I love how he had already caught Ginny's eye before his quest to better himself started. :D
Name: SilverAura09 reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 12, 2014 07:13 am
I can't believe that I just read this story now despite my years of shipping D/G. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece of literature. Keep writing! :)
Author's Response: So glad you enjoyed my work, and thank you for the kind words in the review. :)
Name: dykeadellic reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on Feb 27, 2012 08:06 pm
This moved me to tears almost. I should have been studying, but I allowed myself the pleasure of reading this instead. And I am glad I did.
Author's Response: Isn't 'Dwina wonderful? I think this chapter was one of the sweetest things I've ever written. So glad you enjoyed! Now, get thyself back to studying! :)
Name: irishpeanut07 reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on Jan 24, 2012 05:38 am
Great story! Loved the characters! Thanks very much. :)
Author's Response: You are very, very welcome! Thanks for giving a review!
Name: drakebell reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on Nov 07, 2011 07:21 am
I only read it now but I'm happy I did! It is a good story and I'm glad that it ends well! Good for Draco to be fit. I love how the story progress and I'll certainly read this again in some time. Thank you for this nice story. :)
Author's Response: So glad you enjoyed it! I totally enjoyed writing it. Poor Draco, surrounded by all those strong, competent women - his sweet tooth never stood a chance. :)
Best wishes!
G
Name: twiddlekinks reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 24, 2011 06:27 am
Awww!! An adorable story, with a perfectly apt ending. If only we could all find attractive and dedicated personal trainers -- it'd be much easier to be fitter! :)
Author's Response: yes... would love to have a hottie to keep me going back to training. Alas... I must do it all on my own. :) So glad you enjoyed the story!!!!
Name: msm_2011simonebb reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 07, 2011 10:11 am
love the last chapie!! so happy that draco & ginny are together..
Author's Response: thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!!!! :)
Name: MemoriesFade reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 05, 2011 03:10 pm
This entire story put a smile on my face. See: =D
I enjoyed seeing Draco in a less than attractive light--or less than for him and having to actually exercise to lose weight. There was no magical potion or wand waving that he did to make him shrink a few pounds. And I could definitely see him being addicted to sweets. Heh.
I loved the interaction throughout: Ginny as the overzealous, hard ass fitness trainer that everyone hates and Draco as the reluctant client. It provided for great banter and great fun because who doesn't like to see Ginny in a power position, which she most definitely had throughout.
I also really liked the use of Edwina. :) She was sweet.
Fantastic job! It was a great light read.
Ann
Author's Response: Thank you very much for your thoughtful review!!! Ginny was definitely inspired by a kickboxing instructor I once knew and it was tough to keep her character stern without making her outright mean. Draco was a joy to write because he was just so fallible and human, and Edwina, well, she just politely but firmly fitted herself in. I'm so happy you enjoyed my work and thanks for letting me know!
Best wishes!
-G
Name: TASHAx reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 05, 2011 02:13 pm
I read all of this last night, and I thought it was laugh-out-loud fantastic. :) I was really quite dubious about reading a fic where Draco was a bit chubby and under confident. I'm as shallow as a puddle, you see, and do like to read about sexy, slinky Slytherins. However, after the first couple of chapters I was sold to it.
I loved the way Edwina didn't think he could quite fill his father's position. I loved seeing him battle through his shortcomings and his stress. And, what I loved most of all, was that Ginny had wanted to talk to him BEFORE he decided to get fit. That was a really lovely little twist.
It was funny, sweet and a really lovely light-hearted read. And the epilogue beautifully tied everything up. So, thank you for writing this, it was a lovely way to spend my evening!
Author's Response: Oh, what a lovely wording. I love it if it made you laugh. I laughed even as I wrote it, maybe because Draco has a bit of me in him for this particular story - at least in his resistance to leaving his sweets behind. And, he's still sexy, just under a little chubbiness at first. I'm amazed how many people admit that they were hesitant to read based on Draco's problem. I'm glad he won you over anyway - I knew he would. :D
This was a joy to write, and I'm so happy you enjoyed reading. Thanks for the review!
Name: moliosi reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 02, 2011 06:01 pm
A lovely wrap up to a lovely story. I was really pleased with your choice to make the epilogue from Edwina's point of view. Having her describe their happiness was very effective. It made for a nice, simple fresh ending that really suited the style and pace of the rest of the story. Great work!
Author's Response: Thank you! Edwina really grew on me as i wrote. I started thinking of why she's so very loyal and then I realized that she really loves Draco in a motherly way, so she takes care of him, and will take care of his son too. She was so much fun to write. I'm so glad that you found it suited the story. Thanks so much for the review!
Best wishes!
Name: icthestrals reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 01, 2011 10:57 pm
I really enjoyed this story! So much. I loved your Draco, and it was completely believable that he had let himself go. And the epilogue was perfect. I loved that we can see that he has helped Ginny relax and enjoy her life, too. Such an uplifting story, it was a pleasure to read it straight through. Congrats!
Author's Response: Thank you! So glad that you enjoyed my work. Ginny truly did need to chill a bit. :) I'm so happy that you found it uplifting. it is so easy to sympathize with Draco's plight, even while he's being himself. :)
Name: shelly_lou reviewed
Chapter 10 - Epilogue on May 01, 2011 02:55 pm
I'm usually bad at reviewing, and therefore don't review much, but I have to say I adored this story. I really liked how Draco sub combed to overeating and had gotten fat. It made him much more realistic. I also liked the struggle of his dieting, as many of us have been there and know how difficult that task can be. I can't find much fault in this story, as you really gave the characters depth. This story was funny and fresh, something I'm always on the lookout for. Great job, overall.
Author's Response: :) Your review is awesome, and I'm honored that I'm one of the few to earn one. I am amazed at how many people mention having a connection with Draco's struggle. Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed my work!
Best wishes!
-G