i can't wait for part two of 'can you keep a secret'! do continue this story though.

I like the plot a lot (angsty!Draco and Tomtastic!Ginny are some of my very favorite kinds) but I'm taking some pretty serious issue to some of the dialogue, about three things in particular.
Draco's language is very heavy, florid, and stitled, and though I understand the effect you're going for, it doesn't quite scan, particularly next to Pansy's dialogue. He can speak elaborately without the heavy feeling.
Little Draco's lisp pops up even where there are no sibilants in the words, which came across as a bit ridiculous to me.
And (I've tried it to, to the same effect) Seamus's accent broke my brain.
I don't want to seem overly critical, but those did break up what has otherwise so far been a really neat story to read.
On to the next chapter!

love this fic!! where's the Chapter 3 then?;-)

Author's Response: ok this story will be updated before christmas. I promise.

I've always found the "Ginny skipping a year" thing to be overdone and quite cliche. I mean, why move Ginny up a year but not Hermione? Still, your writing is soo good that it doesn't take away from the plot too much. I eagerly await your next installment

Author's Response: I imagine Hermione wouldn't want to move up a year because she doesn't want to be away from Harry and Ron. Although she takes her studies more seroiusly than anybody, Harry and Ron still mean more to her and staying in the same year as them is just more conveniant. It's not like staying her year will make a difference in her future; anyone knows she has twice the brains for any job. Thankyou for your feedback, this is what keeps me going!

I love this story... it has depth and the chatracters are angsty but not throwing themselves a 'pity-party'. I cannot wait for an update... I want to know how their lives will become intertwined (and we all know they will). Bravo!

This was very well written and I enjoyed it very much but there are a few things that just aren't right: Ginny, being in a different year than the trio and Draco, would not be the Head Girl while they were still in school as only seventh years can be head girl. Also, Luna is a Ravenclaw and would not be hanging out in the same dormitory as Hermione and Parvati and Lavender. I can't wait for the next chapter, so update soon!