Name: Anise reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 21, 2013 08:45 am
I really, REALLY like the way this fic is going. Yes, this premise is unusual. But at this point in the fandom, canon as we know it was closed six years ago. (There will be more canon of a kind, and I think there's every reason to believe that it will have applicability to D/G... it's all in the essay on the Long-Lost Drive of Doom, AND IT WILL BE WRITTEN even if the experts can't recover the files...:(
But the point is that considering what we know now-- which is all we can ever be sure of-- HP canon is done. It's going to be a couple of years or so before we really get anything new. That means that it's hard to find new things if fics stick as closely as possible to the plain facts of what actually happened in canon. (It can be done-- Ginocide's amazing new fic *See Me Use You* is a good example. That's kind of the exception that proves the rule, though-- there just aren't enough fics exploring Ginny's seventh year at school.) We're not going to get far if all we do is keep going over and over and over the same ground.
And your fic is one that doesn't do that. Considering what we know, it is not at all unbelievable that Draco would be behaving and thinking this way after the war. It's just that it is not a common canon trope. But D/G was never explored in canon; we've always had to use our creativity to write about it. Draco and Ginny clearly never got together in the books or films; we always created that scenario. So now, we have to branch out and create NEW tropes if this fandom is to grow, and we can do it. We know it's possible, because others have done it (D/Hr being a great example.) We need writers like you to pull it off. And you're doing it very, very well. :) New aspects of everyone's character are turning up, and readers want to know how it's all going to play out.
So.... great work, and I hope to see more soon! :)
Author's Response: Thank you for such a lovely analysis! My favorite stories tend to be AU, so perhaps it's easier for me to reach into alternative scenarios. I look forward to your essay (so sorry that it suffered such an unfortunate setback!) because you've obviously put a great deal of thought into it. Have a wonderful holiday break, and thank you again for your wonderful work at promoting this site and inspiring all these wonderful writers to continue. :)
Best wishes!
-G
Name: Marinka reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 18, 2013 01:22 pm
Nice one , covers why they "got together", and it does make sense:))
Author's Response: Thank you! I do try to figure out my universe so that it is logical. Thanks so much!
Best wishes!
-G
Name: bigreader reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 18, 2013 05:22 am
Very interesting start to a story here. Most original I've seen in a long while. Ron and Malfoy starting off as friends? It's weird. I'm not used to seeing Ron be all mature like. Will definitely be coming back to see where this story is going. :) And I really like that Harry and Hermione parts so far.
Author's Response: Glad that you like it! I figured that Ron needed to grow up at some point, and being separated from the trio gave him that chance. After having read a lot of D/G "friends" storie, I found I was totallyt bored with that plot and decided to twist it up a bit. More to come soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
-G
Name: pitzi reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 17, 2013 11:55 pm
Thank you so much for returning to writing!
I'm loving this story. It's so refreshing! I've grown tired of all the stories where Ron pitches a fit over Ginny's relationship with Malfoy. And you didn't simply reverse Ron-Ginny roles here. Ginny's fit is different and her own rather than imitating Ron in similar position. I'm happy you included the story of how Ron and Draco became friends. I also am very curious if Draco already liked Ginny when he started his acquaintance with Ron.
And area we going to see Harry and Hermione and their reactions?
Looking forward towards the next chapter!!
Author's Response: You are most welcome, and you are also awesome for sending such a kind review. :) Back issues this past year made it horribly uncomfortable to sit and write. This story has been in my half-finished pile for some time. So glad you are enjoying it.
Best wishes!
-G
Name: b1elliot reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 17, 2013 09:27 pm
Yay! An update! I absolutely love this story!
Author's Response: Thank you! So glad you like it! :D
Name: Nutmeg44 reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 17, 2013 05:40 pm
I always love your stories and this one is no different. That 'grew on him like a fungus' line was so funny to me because I say it a lot.
I also love how simple and believable the story Ron tells about his and Draco's friendship is, and that it gives Ginny insights into their relationship.
Author's Response: hahaha! I always use that term about the fungus. I almost didn't put it in the story because I thought it was cliche. Glad that it worked. :D
Name: hp42 reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 17, 2013 04:42 pm
love it so far!
Author's Response: Thank you!!!! :)
Name: Incognito reviewed
Chapter 2 - Why on Dec 17, 2013 05:25 am
I can't tell you how much I love this fic. Your portrayal of Ron is brilliant. His maturity is believable and, honestly, I'm glad. He got the least development out of the trio, and that's saying a lot since none of them really developed much.
Draco's teasing of Ginny is cute, imho. He obviously likes her. Maybe not romantically (yet), but his behaviour is a hybrid of Malfoy and Weasley (twins) and it makes me smile.
I knew Ginny's ego would get knocked down a peg or two. Like she was going to beat that team, even with Charlie.
Can't wait for the next chapter. :)
Author's Response: Oh yay! Totally agree that Ron was so two dimensional in canon that I couldn't stand him, but when I started exploring the sibling relationship in a couple of my other fics, I saw some potential to give him some depth. He needs to get away from the trio - they stifle him. Draco - well - I think he's finally feeling free, possibly more free than he's been in his entire life, because he's been isolated from almost every bad influence he's ever had. The brothers are having fun with helping him bust on Ginny a bit, since she's been such a pill. I'm so glad you like it all. I've had a blast with these variations on the characters, so glad that it came through to you. :)
Best Wishes!
-G