Name: 4everdandg reviewed Saying Goodbye on Jan 28, 2010 10:49 pm
yep, you're right, this is not a happy chapter... but I'm happy that Narcissa is not completely uncaring of Ginny's feelings...and it's nice because I think they'll be good friends in the future...

So, am I right to expect that Mrs. Snidely won't be with Draco for so long? will there be lots of groveling on Draco's part -- of "winning-her-back-at-all-cost" moments? =)

oh no! only three more chapters? I hope that there's another story brewing...

thanks! =)

Author's Response: Another story? More like five or six. But at the moment they are unwritten, so after I finish this story there will be a bit of a break. Thanks for reviewing and I'll have the next chapter up either tomorrow or the day after.
Name: GoldenFawkes reviewed Saying Goodbye on Jan 28, 2010 08:59 pm
I don't think Ginny's overreacted at all. Draco really did not handle the situation well.

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Name: Nutmeg44 reviewed Saying Goodbye on Jan 28, 2010 08:50 pm
i loved it. i dont think that ginny overreacted. i agree that they only became fairly intimate in recent times but some of the things his mother said he could have defended considering they were things that he find out when he got to know her. i love the way she left. i think its good that he cant walk all over her. u needs that from more ppl than his mother and blaise. great chapter. kinda sad that its almost over. :( but cant wait for the update :)

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I'm really glad you like it and I'll post again soon!
Name: Jack Tamara reviewed Saying Goodbye on Jan 28, 2010 08:37 pm
I am to cry! My poor Draco...he needs a hug. *air huggles Draco* And Ginny too. I actually did like this chapter. D/G conflict is good, as long as they make up afterwards. I hate that SNidely woman. I hope she quits, or something, and Ginny gets reinstated. Are Draco and Ginny at least going to do it before the story's end? I hope so! And as for the epilogue...hmm, maybe a five years later, with D/G kids, yes? Anyways, great chapter, and please update soon!

XOXO, JT

Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'll post again this weekend!
Name: Dracogirl reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 28, 2010 01:28 pm
Pleeease can everybody take a potion and relax. Sorry, but I'm on Draco's side in this one.

Draco has a strained relationship with his mother but still has been taught to respect her. He's been brought up not to 'just say the first thing that popped into his head'. They just got together and while Ginny might defend Draco, I don't think she would be ready to give up the only family she has so why is she expecting him to? I'm sure Ginny would have expected him to at least hear her out and she should have done the same.

I hope they can sleep on it and 'make up' if you know what I mean ;)

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I'm posting the next chapter now, so it won't be too long before it's up for you to read. A couple of people have expressed opinions similar to yours. My opinion of why Ginny reacted the way she did was because here Draco was, sitting there very calmly as his mother was going on about what a horrible, worthless person Ginny was, and didn't say anything at all, even when she paused and was waiting for an explanation. As far as Ginny knew, he didn't care that his mother was insulting her. As you said, they'd only just gotten together, so she didn't even know how much he cared for her. She herself was in love and she's already afraid of getting her heart broken. Draco's lack of response, to her indicates a lack of any particular feelings.
Name: 4everdandg reviewed Bad Day on Jan 27, 2010 11:17 pm
thank you so much for explaining about Narcissa and Draco...

still waiting for the next chapter... **wink**

^_^

Author's Response: You're welcome! I'm typing up that chapter even now!
Name: Flipinpenname reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 27, 2010 05:05 pm
alright. legit. its his mother. let's all calm down and back up. just saying.

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Name: lilactree reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 27, 2010 01:07 pm
I'm on Ginny's team in this chapter :)

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Name: researchinmotion reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 27, 2010 05:16 am
I am really enjoying your story. It is lovely, original, refreshing, and well written. Kudos to you.
Also major props for the frequent updates- you are an update rock star.
I am excited for the last few chapters.

Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'll be putting up the next chapter tomorrow!
Name: raistlin89 reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 pm
oooh mrs malfoyyyyy dayumm! if only draco had spoken up sooner :/ poor ginny.

cant wait for the next chapter!!

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Name: Jack Tamara reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 pm
OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew it. I KNEW IT!!!!!!!
*sobs and throws snot tissue at Flighty Temptress*

Draco...and Ginny...Stupid Narcissa!

*retrieves previously mentioned snot tissue and throws it at Narcissa's head*

Oh, things were too good to be true. But I think it's fitting. D/G wouldn't be D/G without a few conflict and fights and hot makeup sex. (There IS a hot makeup, angry-sex chapter, right?)

Anyways, I feel too traumatized. I'm going to go get more tissues and contemplate the ways that Draco can make Ginny feel better.

Good job, as always, and please update soon to solve this conflict!

XOXO, JT

Author's Response: Thanks so much! Not for the tissue, though. That was a little gross. I'll post the next chapter tomorrow!
Name: 4everdandg reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 10:27 pm
I knew it! I knew it! It was too good to be true... thinking that everything was smooth sailing... then... BAM!!! hmmmmppp! @#$!#!!!@##

what's with Draco & Narcissa? why didn't they see each other for 5 years? what's the buzz?

thanks for the update =) and looking forward to the next chapter... (anxiously waiting)

Author's Response: They didn't see each other for five years because after the war Narcissa pretty much removed herself from her old life. She moved to London and has been living in high society; going to teas and luncheons with other ladies of her stature... She basically cut herself off from Draco. Thank you for reviewing!
Name: Nutmeg44 reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 07:38 pm
its so sad. but it was inevitable. they couldnt be happy for long. there had to be drama. i like the chapter, i accept the drama. but please dont leave them miserable for too long. i wanna see a weasley/malfoy wedding cuz i know blaise's bestman speech is gonna be killer..

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Name: DracoGinnyLover reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 06:51 pm
Bravo! This was a great chapter. I can not believe that she came storming in and talking about Ginny that way right in front of her.

Draco should have said something being 5 years or not......I can't wait to see what happens next. Good Luck! :)

Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! I'll post the next chapter soon!
Name: lily_malfoy reviewed Rough Patch on Jan 26, 2010 06:23 pm
I'm happy you updated... but I like aggressive draco way more than sit-around-listining-to-his-mom draco. I hope the next chapter will have a good tension filled arguments that leads to steamy kisses lol
ps. Youare great to keep this going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much!
Name: Boogum reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 26, 2010 04:11 pm
Aw, what a cute chapter. I loved it.

Author's Response: Thanks so much!
Name: choravenclaw reviewed Bad Day on Jan 26, 2010 09:21 am
hehe
i'm sure there won't be need for more chapters, but i usually ask for one.
i think one of the fews that got me satisfied was Rainpuddle's collection because she wrote about D/G, their kids and their grand kids
it was the only time i didn't ask for more...althougt i did beg her a lot for cookies and smutty biscuits[wich i got by the way! =DD].


nope, my sister is absolutely normal!
Can you believe it?
it's like evil twin/good twin thing.
;P

Author's Response: Lol! Well, I'm certainly going to make up for only having four more chapters plus an epliogue by making them the best chapters in the story. Especially the epilogue. I love my epilogue! I'm posting the next chapter now, so you won't have long to wait for it!
Name: choravenclaw reviewed Bad Day on Jan 26, 2010 02:19 am
hehe.
yes,typical me,, always asking for more chapter!
;P

=O
you can't write smut!
=OO
What a waste of your talents!
Tell that silly brin to stop shutting down!
Such a wonderful writer with an amazing way for words should NOT shut down!
You need to be able to at least write smut-ish scenes.
You're too brilliant to NOT write a love scene!
Something truly in te romantic side, not in the naughty side.
Like Reiko Naoe did in Serpent's bride.
Go read it if you haven't already.
it's a complete love scene, you don't even know they are talking about sex, for me that's one of the top fics, a true CLASSICAL!


WHAT???!!!
Your giggls of embarrassment will soon turn into a shrieking girl running around with another one[namely me] chasing her down!

that means we only get 4 chapters!!!!
NOOOOOO!!!!!
i can't!
it's too little!
I'll go crazy!

please don't tell me that's all there is!





ok...
*breathes in*
*breathes out*
*breathes in*
*breathes out*
*breathes in*
*breathes out*

How about if it's not enough and i promisse i'll be fair about this one, i'll even call my sister[she's the one who got the good senses and not even a little bit of craziness] and ask her to judge if the ending is right or we need more...
Anyway, if the ending is not enough then you wrte one more chapter just to end things smoothly?
i know with the way you wrte it won't be necessary and you'll do the perfect hppy eding of a fairytale turn true, but i just wanna be sure you'll give me more if this time is not so.
What you say?
Deal?



[i think i may have multiple personality desorder triggered by reading...]
kisses

Author's Response: Lol! All of your personalities are crazy, though, so it's not too bad that you've developed multiples. ;) Are you sure your sister isn't crazy? She is related to you, after all... Anyway... I might be biased, but I think that the epilogue after the next four chapters is an absolutely perfect way to end the story, so I doubt there will be much need for begging more chapters.
Name: Jessica22 reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 25, 2010 12:25 pm
I really enjoyed this story!
I can't wait for another chapter... please write another one ! As a girl, you made me curious as to what Hermione and Ginny were thinking about.

Also, I think before you end the story, you should definitally add somethingf that makes Ginny and Draco mad at each other. I really love seeing the different ways people make them fight.

And I really like the romantic moments, they were SO cute.

Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'll be posting the next chapter tomorrow! As to your request for a bit of anger between them... you'll just have to wait and see! ;)
Name: Lyskaelyn reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 25, 2010 12:23 pm
i literally laughed out loud with your 'ahead' pun. wonderful work! i am loving it, as fluffy and romantic as it is!

keep 'em coming -

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I loved the 'ahead' pun, so I'm really glad to hear that you like it, too! My sister just rolled her eyes at me for it!
Name: choravenclaw reviewed Bad Day on Jan 25, 2010 09:15 am
*inocent look*
i was just gonna ask for a cookie when this fic was over...actually, i was hoping for a SMUT cookie.
Just some kitchen scene that could be really hot and romantic...

Now i'm not so sure i should ask for this...
you see, you already have the same weakspot as me so i'll probably get another kitchen scene soon.
+D
Plus, there are 14 chapters, plus an epilogue to go so i'll bind my time.
;p
Especially because i wanna see if the cookie will endeed be necessary

Seeing as it's me, i'll probably ask for one because there's never enough!
^;~

TOMORROW???
YAAAAYY!!!!
+DDDD

Thanks beth!
I can't wait for it!
+)


kisses

Author's Response: Aw, Manu. You would ask for that, wouldn't you? Here's the thing. I wouldn't be able to write smut. My brain shuts down to the bare minimum functioning capability when I /read/ it, so writing it simply wouldn't be possible. 'Plus, there are 14 chapters, plus an epilogue to go so i'll bind my time.' Well... *giggles in embarrassment* I was looking at the wrong notebook when I said that I had 37 chapters for this story. I only have 27. Oops? Lol!
Name: DracoGinnyLover reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 25, 2010 07:47 am
This was a great chapter. I can't wait to see what happens next! Good Luck! :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much!
Name: choravenclaw reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 25, 2010 01:09 am
AAAAAAWWWW!
I'm so so glad he missed her!
I loved the way he absolutely wants to be with her, the last one he sees before he wakes up and the first one he sees as he wakes up.
It's just so so sweet!
^;^


Ginny was standing at the small table in the corner with her hair pulled up in a messy knot. She had an apron tied around her waist and one fist propped on her hip. Her other hand was waving her wand in a continuous pattern over a steaming plate. It was from this plate that the smell was emanating and whatever spell she was using was sending it swirling on the air and out the door.

Hehe.
Gin definately should have been in Slytherin!
Absolutely EVIL way to get him there!
She sure takes Molly's lessons seriously grabing a man by the stomach.



“You look beautiful,” Draco whispered,
covered her mouth with one finger. “Weasley, I mean it. You’re beautiful.” He smoothed some loose tendrils of hair off her neck. “In fact,” he murmured into her ear. “I rather think it’s sexy.”

OOOHH!!!
You have found my weak spot!
I LOOOOVE, absolutely LOVE kitchen scenes!
i completely agree with Draco's point of view, either man or woman look really sex while cooking.
i loved the apron to accentuate her curves and the messy knot in her hair is just really sexy!
[is there any chance we[and by that i mean ME] will have more kitchen scenes, especially in other fics????]



He pulled her close again and pressed a kiss to her cheek, causing her to blush again. Then he decided that wasn’t enough and kissed her nose. Then her eyelids and across to her ear and down to her jaw.

i love theses kisses peppered all over the face.
They are just so sweeet and tender.


Draco moaned and gripped her hips, pulling her tighter against him. He tilted his head and breathed her in as the kiss continued. Ever so slowly, he pulled away. Ginny made a small sound of protest and he smirked, wriggling his arms into a comfortable position around her back. “Liked that, did you?” he asked smugly.

=D
Smug Draco is really hot.
They are acting like this newlywed couple right now and before they actred like an old married one.
They're just so comfortable around each other.


“You prat!” Ginny said, knocking him on the chest. Then she smoothed her hand up to his shoulder, belying her indignation.
“Hmm,” Draco said as they bumped into his target. “I am, aren’t I?” He picked up a piece of the dark, still-warm bread and bit into it with a happy sigh.
Ginny licked her lips as he chewed, her eyes riveted to his mouth.
Draco raised an eyebrow at her. He made a show of enjoying his next bite, tightening his grip around her waist. When he’d swallowed he said, “Oh, did you want some?”
Ginny huffed and tried to twist around and reach the plate, but Draco held her still. “Oh, come on,” she groaned. “Now you’re just being mean.”

NOw they're just being two kids bantering and he's doing the very best to annoy her!
=)
i guess he's just the pull your pigtails kinda guy,huh?


ok, so Blaise in all of his blaisenss is just too awesome and incredible for words!
You gotta love him!
The fact that Ginny forgot to give him a message because she got too carried in their kissing is just wonderful!
She's inlove and completely safe in her happy-bubble!
=D


Draco still had his arm around Ginny’s waist and she was bent slightly backwards over the table, one hand on his shoulder, the other on his neck. One of his legs was between hers and there was very little space between the two of them.

WHOA!
I just love when things get like this.
Sure snogging is great, smut is wonderful, but when we get this intimate moment is just perfect.
The leg between hers was really hot!
And the fact she had to bend backwards to get some space?
WOW!


Ginny was looking supremely smug. Draco looked at her inquiringly and she smirked. “I figured you wouldn’t be too keen on sharing,” she told him. “And I suspected that Blaise might be in here before too long. So I put a little stinging charm on the plate.”
“Told you that you two were made for each other,” Blaise muttered. He stuck out his bottom lip and exaggerated nursing his hand.
Draco reached up to his neck and squeezed Ginny’s fingers. “You saved my gingerbread,” he said, making a fake sappy face that made Ginny giggle.

Now, THAT is something to be smug about!
Completely agree with Blaise!
They were made for each other, especially if she can already think that far ahead when it comes to him!
it just really amazed me!


Draco sighed. “If I remember correctly,” he said, “you were very much interested in this whole thing. In fact, you tricked him into realizing that I l-like her.”

OH!
Thank God he didn't say it!
Can you imagine knowing someone loves you not because he told you but because he was arguing about it?
NOT good!
Thank Malfoy ways for allowing him to be wuick in his thinking and holding back his tongue!


Blaise actually blushed. “Well, see… I could tell that Draco was in love with you…”
Draco nearly swallowed his tongue. His friend was going to be the death of him! Why on earth would he say that. Ginny seemed to be taking it in stride. Hardly seemed to notice Blaise’s unfortunate choice of words. Thank Merlin. For as much as Draco loved her, he really wanted her to find out in a better fashion than that, and certainly not so soon after getting together. Judging by the way she’d panicked when he kissed her, a profession of love might just ruin any chances completely.

Thankfully Draco agrees!
It is quite akward not to mention improper to have it said like this.
Blaise should get slapped or, in this case, a more manly approach like a small punch to the shoulder or a slap in the back of the head.



Ginny shivered as his fingers trailed up her spine. Her breathing turned just the slightest bit ragged and her eyelids started to flutter. It made Draco feel distinctly powerful to know that he had this sort of effect on her. Just a brush of his fingers and she turned to jelly. Granted, she could do the exact same thing to him. On top of giving him ideas he’d never had with other women.
Ideas like settling down. He could easily see himself living a quiet life with Ginny by his side. Something he’d never seen himself desiring. A happy vision of him and Ginny sitting down together with two or three children came to the front of his mind.

AAAAAAAWWWWWW!!!
he's getting soft!
he's all mush over her!
=D
i'm so glad he already has thoughts about the future.
it didn't take a pregnancy, sex or somet coaxing from her.
He's already thinking of it and much further.
=)
it's really sweet!



He twisted around and wrapped his arms around her before she could settle back into her own seat, giving a slight tug so that she fell sideways across his lap with a surprised squeak.
Ginny huffed and wriggled into a more comfortable position, rightly guessing that his arms locked around her middle meant that she would not be getting up any time soon. “You’ve always been a right prat, you know, and it seems to be getting worse.” Even though she sounded put out, her eyes were twinkling. She wrapped her own arms around his neck and kissed his chin.

Have i mentioned for the thousandth time that i LOVE possessive Draco?
because i do, i really do!
And you put him here so well.
Plus, he's all gropy now and holding her, kissing, nuzzling and doing all the things a Malfoy doesn't usually do.
he's all prim and propper with others, but he completely forgets about it when it comes to her and just thinks of being with her and doing everything he wants and that make her happy!
^;^
He's so perfect!!!
by the way...LOVED the kiss chin! i used to do that to my boyfriend all the time!
;P



“Be nice, Malfoy,” Ginny reprimanded with a little pinch on his shoulder.

I really, REALLY think she should have given him a little bite to the shoulder instead of a pinch.
then a kiss, a smiling face and then rested her head in his shoulder.






This was simply wonderful chapter!
So sweet and fluffy and we got to see them as a real couple.
He's very sweet with her and gets a little soft, but doesn't forget his Malfoy ways.
i just love how in love Draco acts!
MORE MORE MORE!
Please don't keep the chapter from me anymore!
*pouts*

OOOOOHH!
By the way, this chapter just REALLY made me want to ask you for something!
How willing are you to giving me a gift?
[Although i have nothing to give back =/ ]


Amazing chapter sweetie, i simply love how sweet he got and groppy Draco is just somethign else.
They had some really hot moments there and i absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their interaction as a couple!
^;~


kisses

Author's Response: What sort of gift are you thinking? And why did I feel suddenly on guard when you asked me that? Is it just because I know you, or should I actually be worried? 'You have found my weak spot! I LOOOOVE, absolutely LOVE kitchen scenes! i completely agree with Draco's point of view, either man or woman look really sex while cooking. i loved the apron to accentuate her curves and the messy knot in her hair is just really sexy! [is there any chance we[and by that i mean ME] will have more kitchen scenes, especially in other fics????]' There will most probably be more kitchen scenes in future stories as they are also a weakness of mine! ;) I don't really know why I love them so much, but I really really do! Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Next one will be posted tomorrow!
Name: lily_malfoy reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 24, 2010 11:31 pm
grrr interruptions again! lol I hope they will be no more fred-george-harry-hermione-blaise next time...getting a little frustrating...why doesnt draco put wards or something lol
ps thank you for the update!!!! :)

Author's Response: Lol! Thank you and you're welcome!
Name: 4everdandg reviewed Gingerbread and Company on Jan 24, 2010 08:07 pm
hmmm... everyone getting along well? I like it!

thanks!

Author's Response: Thank you and you're welcome!
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