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Real name: Debbie
Registered: Dec 20, 2006
Membership status: Member
Beta-reader: Yes

I am a Navy Mom with another child still in high school. My kids got me started on Harry Potter just about the time the third book came out and since then I have become an Avid Fan. I love fanfiction and have written a few stories and would like to explore creating stories in different ships.
Favorite Stories

A Closer Look by Persephone33, Mynuet    (Reviews - 101)

Fresh-faced Ministry employee meets her... nemesis?

Written by Mynuet and Persephone33.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: GoF and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 4 | Word count: 8042 | Read count: 24495 | Published: Dec 26, 2008 | Updated: Feb 21, 2009
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A Marriage of Convenience by ClairdeLune    (Reviews - 172)

The post-war world is hardly the utopia it claims to be. Freedom is an illusion, and getting into the good graces of those with power takes precedence over morals. In this unhappy world, can Ginny, forced into a marriage of convenience, find happiness? And does she know the people around her as well as she thinks?
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Narcissa Malfoy
Compliant with: OotP and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 14 | Word count: 32605 | Read count: 28354 | Published: Jul 23, 2010 | Updated: Dec 10, 2010
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A Second Beginning by Sannikex    (Reviews - 123)

For Ginny Weasley, being thirty-two years old and divorced while struggling to raise a teenage son on her own, romance just isn't on the map. But when help comes from the most unexpected source she has to re-examine her priorities. Draco Malfoy has it all, the house, the job and the perfect son, but when he meets Ginny Weasley again he realizes all of what he never had.
Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Other Characters
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 18 | Word count: 95749 | Read count: 32915 | Published: Oct 04, 2014 | Updated: Sep 04, 2016
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An Unhealthy Infatuation with Snarky Men by CCC    (Reviews - 343)

Ginny finds that she is only attracted to men she can argue with.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Other Characters, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 13 | Word count: 21524 | Read count: 72069 | Published: Aug 18, 2007 | Updated: Feb 02, 2010
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And Ten Years After That by livvyharris    (Reviews - 87)

"The day began just like any other for Astoria Malfoy, but it didn’t stay that way for long."

Ten years after the DH Epilogue, Harry Potter dies and everyone else is left to pick up the pieces.

Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Other Characters, Pansy Parkinson
Compliant with: Fully compliant
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Character Death
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 6 | Word count: 10194 | Read count: 9380 | Published: Nov 17, 2008 | Updated: Jan 12, 2010
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Anniversary by KateinVA    (Reviews - 153)

In progress. Ginny commemorates the fifth anniversary of her death and finds herself face to face with someone from her past.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Severus Snape
Compliant with: OotP and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Character Death
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 9 | Word count: 11426 | Read count: 39800 | Published: Dec 07, 2005 | Updated: Oct 16, 2007
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Blue-Eyed Angel by RaineMalfoy    (Reviews - 86)

Thirteen years after the Dark Lord was vanquished, Draco Malfoy is out of Azkaban, wandless, practically destitute, and physically afflicted from his trespasses against Voldemort. Who should chance by and save this shell of a man from what he has become, but a fiery redhead from his dark past.

Draco has a rare gift and an all too common disease, Ginny has an irritating boyfriend and a desire to rebel. What can they expect from each other and who will end up surprising the other more?


Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Narcissa Malfoy, Other Characters, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Hogwarts-era, Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Smut
Warnings: Blood, Graphic Violence
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 6 | Word count: 42403 | Read count: 7866 | Published: Jan 04, 2007 | Updated: May 17, 2007
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Buttercup by MemoriesFade    (Reviews - 776)

Trying to escape the pain of her daughter's death, Ginny runs to Pennsylvania to start anew. Almost six years later, a man from her past walks back into her life, reopening old wounds and setting in motion a journey of discovery, sorrow, and joy.

Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Arthur Weasley, Blaise Zabini (boy), D/G Offspring, Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Lucius Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 30 | Word count: 158108 | Read count: 119316 | Published: Feb 04, 2009 | Updated: Jan 20, 2011
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Comments: Great beginning! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next!

Christmas in Hell by dykeadellic    (Reviews - 95)

When Lord Voldemort gives an order, no one dares defy him. So when he orders Draco to reform one of the biggest blood traitors, Draco has no choice but to follow through, even if it means risking his heart in the process.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Narcissa Malfoy, Other Characters
Compliant with: OotP and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 16 | Word count: 46565 | Read count: 16934 | Published: Jul 16, 2010 | Updated: Jul 22, 2012
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Contractual Obligations by gidge_8    (Reviews - 751)

Selling herself into a marriage contract, Ginny finds herself playing a deadly game, ultimately pitting her husband against her lover and a father against his son. Many twists and turns, depth and evil characters - and a long story of sweet and true love.

New! Epilogue is up! Yes, I know, the story has been "complete" for a couple of years, but this ending has been partially written for a long time and it ties up some loose ends.

Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Other Characters
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Non-consensual sex, Sexual Violence
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 32 | Word count: 165632 | Read count: 101820 | Published: Sep 05, 2008 | Updated: Jan 05, 2014
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D/G Classics from The People by Mynuet    (Reviews - 109)

The Top Twenty Short and Long D/G fics, as chosen by the general populace.
Category: Essays
Rating: Not Naughty
Characters: None
Compliant with: None
Era: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 1 | Word count: 402 | Read count: 49591 | Published: Aug 27, 2005 | Updated: Dec 29, 2005
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Demented Cherubs by CCC    (Reviews - 455)

Valentine's Day brings a surprise, but not the one Ginny was hoping for.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: GoF and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 15 | Word count: 34511 | Read count: 63697 | Published: Sep 12, 2007 | Updated: Jul 04, 2010
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Draco's Defection by CCC    (Reviews - 58)

Ginny uses unusual methods to convince Draco to trade sides. (This is alternative Hogwarts era and takes place Draco's last year.)
Category: Completed Short Stories
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: OotP and below
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Humor
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 2 | Word count: 3536 | Read count: 8256 | Published: Feb 13, 2009 | Updated: Mar 12, 2009
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Drug Of Choice by PerhapsMissMoon    (Reviews - 128)

The Second war is over, all ended as it should. Harry Potter defeated the Dark Lord and the world rejoiced. Seven years later Draco Malfoy finds that he must deal with death, love and life all at the same time. Meanwhile Ginny Weasley has made a name for herself in the Wizarding medical career. What happens when two worlds collide with the help of a magazine and a rather determined friend? Can old enemies form bonds of friendship? Can friendship ever become more? Just exactly how well did Ginny’s brothers teach her to fight? And what say does Draco's drug of choice have in all this?
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: None
Compliant with: None
Era: None
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 15 | Word count: 48970 | Read count: 5806 | Published: Mar 27, 2006 | Updated: Jan 27, 2007
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Exquisite Irony by Myanceris    (Reviews - 318)

Harry is dead; Voldemort won (or did he?); Ginny Weasley is all alone, left to the mercies of the Malfoy family.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: D/G Offspring, Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Other Characters
Compliant with: None
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Romance, Smut
Warnings: Blood, Character Death, Sexual Violence
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 19 | Word count: 80110 | Read count: 92390 | Published: Aug 11, 2004 | Updated: Jul 05, 2022
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Faerie Tales and Dragonflies by gidge_8    (Reviews - 200)

Light-hearted and fun. Ginny Weasley finds herself the target of a bit of manipulation while helping Narcissa Malfoy plan her 25th anniversary ball until mischief and a little mayhem land her squarely in a Cinderella situation. Romance abounds, with a litle help from the faeries. Winner - Best Portrayal of Ginny Weasley - 2008 dg ficexchange.
Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Other Characters
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 14 | Word count: 61347 | Read count: 90290 | Published: May 21, 2008 | Updated: Jul 08, 2008
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Fleur de Lis by Lunaeyes    (Reviews - 350)

He showed her everything. What they didn’t get to the first day, after flying kites and riding boats and feeding swans, they did the next day, and the next. She realized, after spending seemingly endless weeks with him, that she didn’t want to go home, but go home she must.

Ten years have passed. They’ll always have Paris.

Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: Fully compliant
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 20 | Word count: 55000 | Read count: 109133 | Published: Oct 21, 2007 | Updated: Mar 26, 2010
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Foolish Consequences by Sunfire    (Reviews - 193)

What would make a family as close as the Weasleys turn its back on its youngest member? Ginny breaking Harry's heart might, as would her sleeping with Draco Malfoy. Too bad she's done both.
Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 13 | Word count: 29643 | Read count: 97029 | Published: Apr 09, 2007 | Updated: Jan 19, 2008
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Fulfilling a Fantasy by CCC    (Reviews - 409)

When Harry leaves Ginny for Hermione, Draco decides it's time to fulfill an old fantasy. Twenty five is a little old to experience her first one night stand, but Ginny thinks she can handle it.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: GoF and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 10 | Word count: 25653 | Read count: 56053 | Published: Jan 13, 2008 | Updated: Sep 27, 2009
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Honour Bound by Myanceris    (Reviews - 41)

When her family perished in the great wizarding war, Ginny turned her back on the magical community and eeked out a life for herself in the muggle world. Struggling to make ends meet, Ginny seeks to escape her hum-drum life and a throwaway comment from Draco galvanises her into action. Afraid of losing her, Draco intervenes and nothing ends up going to plan.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Future AU, Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance, Smut
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 7 | Word count: 26046 | Read count: 6256 | Published: Apr 23, 2015 | Updated: Aug 17, 2015
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If Only, If Only by Nakita    (Reviews - 27)

DH SPOILERS!! Three years after the war ends, the Malfoys are trying to make up for their past. What happens when they find out they have more to fix than they thought? And how exactly are the Weasleys involved?
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Not Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 2 | Word count: 6147 | Read count: 5294 | Published: Mar 09, 2008 | Updated: Mar 15, 2008
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In Which These Two Smiles Meet by Embellished    (Reviews - 72)

Fresh out of Hogwarts, Ginny Weasley moves out of the Burrow to start life on her own. Along the way, she is thrust into wizarding high society and, before long, into the arms of Draco Malfoy. But are all the finely dressed witches and wizards she meets really as they seem?

Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 9 | Word count: 25125 | Read count: 51290 | Published: May 20, 2008 | Updated: Jun 05, 2008
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Leather Bound by Lakaeya    (Reviews - 39)

After losing Harry, Ginny must learn to let go of the past and begin to live again. Before she can be free, she has to let go of a memory from her childhood that is haunting her life. Even with his diary destroyed, he still holds sway over her life and heart, leaving Draco as a pale second to the cruel beauty that is Tom Riddle.

This is written for those who wanted more of my one-shot. Now you can have the tale from the beginning.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 11 | Word count: 21699 | Read count: 11985 | Published: Oct 25, 2007 | Updated: Nov 09, 2008
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Miles to Go Before I Sleep by Adelagia    (Reviews - 197)

Convicted and incarcerated after the war, Draco is unexpectedly given a new lease on life.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Other Characters
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 14 | Word count: 35401 | Read count: 59097 | Published: Dec 15, 2008 | Updated: Jul 17, 2009
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Mine by Findabhiar Aery    (Reviews - 144)

Draco Malfoy watched Ginny Weasley for years. Now, ten years after leaving Hogwarts, he has his chance in the world of big business.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Other Characters, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 7 | Word count: 31888 | Read count: 20177 | Published: Feb 28, 2008 | Updated: Jan 05, 2009
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