I'm really enjoying this sequel, and so looking forward to its unfolding.

So many mysteries at this point in the story! Hermione's Patronus is an otter, isn't it? If it's her, how could she know about Draco's home? Is Draco consulting Pansy for advice on marrying Ginny, or fishing for whether Pansy would marry him? What's the secret in Bellatrix's Gringotts vault? And, of course, when will Draco and Ginny realize their feelings? Thank you for spinning this ambitious tale!

I am so glad you're posting this here!

Sincerely,
a fan on livejournal

Author's Response: *waves madly* Thanks! The first thought I had when I realised I'd finally written a proper(?) D/G romance was "woohoo, I can post this to FIA!"

Hmm, Harry not wanting their unborn child as a reason for Ginny leaving, how interesting! I like your starting-over Ginny, and your already-started-over Draco intrigues me. Of course she's going to stay at Draco's house for a while... unless they have a misunderstanding in the future... will they?

Ooh, yay! Lovely snark from the sinister mind of seegrim.

Must leave a proper review this time. I love the pace of this story, with its quick changes in direction and the final slam dunk of the last few lines. It's a wild ride! Harry's and Luna's (in absentia) cameos are lovely as well. Overall, upon finishing it I want to sigh and immediately read it again. Bravo!

Author's Response: Aw, I can't believe you remembered my little ol' story all this time! Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it!

SO many things to love in this chapter! (And WHY are there not more reviews of its fabulousness?)

1) Ginny assuming Draco's entrance is yet another Mad Eye training scenario - and Draco's irritated reaction to her 'constant vigilance' stance with him.

2) The typewriter annoying Ginny with its unwanted cooperation. :))))) And Ginny annoying Malfoy with her ultra-precise intake interview.

3) This line:
“To find who's behind ol' Lucius's death o' course,” he replied, with a glint of mischief in his eye that reminded her painfully of Dumbledore.
*guh* knife to the heart with that Moody/Dumbledore reference.

4) The whole entire bar scene just sizzles. SIZZLES. Do you remember an art piece from a dgficexchange a few yrs ago with Ginny in a skirt and fitted blouse (and many, many buttons), chin defiantly up in the air, and Draco in her space, fingers on her leg, annoying smirk on his face? Well, this scene IS THAT ART WORK. I swear.

5) The unwitting admissions from Ginny about her emotional reasons for taking her job, and the understanding from Draco - guh - just layers emotional sympatico onto the already smoking hot physical chemistry between them. With the friction of their argument, of course it explodes into a fireball of lust and connection. *fans self*

In a nutshell: you rock.

Author's Response: Oh you are such a darling! :)
I did go in search of the drawing you mentioned and I think you are absolutely right. It matches this scene perfectly! Thanks for giving such a great visual to embellish my story.
Gosh, I love Moody and I am so very happy that the readers saw him the way I'd intended. I see him as someone who understands Ginny's feelings very much. Despite his harsh exterior, he cares deeply. He's lost friends over many years and I see him as someone who feels each loss right through his soul. He sees Ginny's grief, even if she doesn't see it herself and he can strongly relate to the pain she's going through. So, he's easing her along, helping her find her way. I'm sure that he and Kingsley are sending back reports to her parents on how she's doing almost every step of the way. ;) Ginny thinks she's alone, but really, it's quite the opposite.

So, thank you again for your incredibly thoughtful comments. Gosh, you made my day.
Hugs!

Haha, lapdance! Oh, Draco. This was very good, and I can't believe I've never read the analogy between menstrual women & werewolves before. Inspired!

Author's Response: LOL, thanks. I admit I was channelling myself a lot through Ginny in this one, but it was fun to write. The werewolf analogy just popped into my head as I was writing. I swear my characters are much wittier than I am, which I will never understand since everything comes from my head, haha.

Sense of humor test also successful!