"But for my first time, Neville... well, I'd really prefer Dumbledore." Oh the hilarity! *dies laughing*

Lmaoo. I love this story! Make with the updates, por favorr. :)

SQUEE. So very very fluffy. Thank you! Lol

Let me start by saying that this is a really good story. ^^ Your plot is well thought out, and you know exactly what you're doing. I love the the little mysteries that you leave unsolved at the end of a chapter. Like a good suspense novel you know how to keep your readers guessing ;)

Your writing style simply blows my mind; you have an effortless way with words that completely bowls me over. Your characterizations, I think, are spot on. I adore your Lucius. I think he's my favourite Lucius ever written and you've written him remarkably well for a supporting character. Actually, I've seen main characters with less depth. You keep them true to the Malfoy characterization (Draco and Lucius) while imbuing them with heart and hidden facets to their personalities. ^_^

I love your D/G and the adorable way they refuse to call each other by their given names. It reminds me of Anna's bodyguards in Chasing Liberty -- how they'd flirt on a last name basis, lol!

I'm pretty much a sucker for any story involving children, but you've brought Will to life for me and made him a very tangible force for keeping D/G together.

Ginny's character is a delightful balance between stubborn and impetuous, and I always look forward to her POVs (not that Draco's are lacking in any way ;P). I love how you turned her Gryffindor recklessness into an admirable trait ;)

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my Lucius; he can be difficult to write, but I love to make him interesting and not stereotypically evil. And I am also very amused with how they call each other only by their last name; I haven't heard of Chasing Liberty, actually, but now I want to check it out! Thanks again for your wonderful review.

*giggling madly* I'm in love with this story! It's weird, because I usually hate things that take so long to develop, but you have all sorts of entertaining bits in between to compensate. :D

Lily is something else; there must be more than one recessive gene in the Weasley/Potter pool, because having a fashionista in the family couldn't have been part of the plan. XD

Eagerly awaiting more,
Robyn

Uber good! This is an excellent way to get over writer's block. Me gusta mucho :)

Oh how you tease me with the Draco/Ginny/Blaise. Oh how you tease ;)

This was charming and witty, and I demand a vignette chronicling the 5 years in between. It was nice to see Blaise/Luna and Tracey/Greg side pairings, though from you I expect nothing less ^^

Very good first chapter. The dark second scene provided a good contrast with the humour of the first.

The characterizations are well done. I particularly like the explorations if Ginny's 'dark side'. It' sad that she wished it away though, because I see it as a part of who she is. Draco is all that is devious and underhanded :) I like the way you subtly hint at a budding attraction between them. Very subtle :)

I'm all agog with anticipation!

Oh, this was absolutely splendid! It was so much fun to read and so delightfully in character for everyone. Luna was pure genius!

I loved the line in Chap. 5 about Ginny being a 'two dimensional character in an overly exerted novel'. Total win! X) *dances*

Dialogue!fic! Right at the end. Wonderful! Your dialogue fics are always a blast to read and this one delivered just like all the others. I love their banter. The main draw of this relationship os the banter between Gin and Draco. Your banter is well written - witty and sarcastic keeping with the characters. I also find it hilarious that Harry was run over by a motor vehicle. X) Great work, a fun read. I'll be revisiting it :)

You got tears this time.

Um, WOW. That was tragic and moving. So many maybes mixed with the gruesome reality. The acceptance of the characters and how you let them finally be rescued (in so many different ways) was just indescribably heartwrenching.

My favourite line: "How ironic, he thought, almost detachedly, that he should discover his heart was alive, and beating, moments before it died."

Gah just about sums it up. ^^

Author's Response:

Thank you! Wow...I'm sorry it made you cry, but I'm flattered to hear it did! It means you really connected emotionally with the characters.

As you can see, I have a penchant for writing bittersweet one-shot; with emphasis on "bitter".

Again, I'm happy to see that you've grasped the message behind the fic; he DID die, but he kind of won in the end, because he was free, and it was thanks to Ginny- as it well should be! ^_^

That's the spirit, Ginny. You'll believe anything if you tell yourself long enough ;)

Draco and his bloody IMAGES. I swear, teatime just took on a whole new meaning in my head.

Ooh! That imagery, Draco - *fans self*

Lol, I loved "bureaucratic parchment pusher". Brilliant line XD

I wonder what's in Draco's hidden cubby...