*happy sigh*  Such a wonderful addition to the DD universe.  I love how everything between them is awkward and overly complicated, but always worked out wonderfully in the end.  Draco is just as adorable as he can be when his proposal is botched and Ginny is lovely in her no non-sense take charge acceptance.  It's very obvious he can not survive in the world (or at least, not nearly as well as he does currently) without her.  Thank you for this beautiful story!!

*happy sigh* This makes me uber happy!

Gah! That was wonderful, but not nearly long enough! This could be a chaptered fic I think. *nudge* Thank you so much for the excellent D/G!!!

Author's Response: Thank you - glad you liked it! :D Hmmm...chapters, you say? That may not be a bad idea, once I finish some other writing projects I\'ve got going.

Oh how I adore this. I'd forgotten just how good this was. I thought it from time to time and wished desperately for you to work on it. And now you're posting it here and you have worked on it. I think I might've died and gone to heaven...

I just want Draco to grab Gin and snog her senseless - show her what is missing with Harry. But I guess since she's so skittish, he needs to play it slow. Harry does need to just go away though, annoying prat that he is. Draco deserves Gin not Harry. *nods*

And please, I want more!

I must say that I am enjoying this story so very much! It takes the typical D/G meet-up fic and gives it a new, different and refreshing twist. It has been a joy to read thus far and I look very forward to each new chapter!

Author's Response: I\'m glad you are enjoying the story! It is nice to know that the wine twist makes it worthwhile. Thanks for reading and for the review!

Well, you definitely have my attention. This seems like it will be a refreshing change from the standard D/G fare that I eagerly awaiting the next chapter to see where you take me. I am a sucker for novels written in and around this time period so you definitely have me hooked.

It is apparent that little Draco has had to live way beyond his years and it will be interesting to see how this shapes him in the future. The world that is he living in is dark and obviously cruel where love is not valued so it will make the insertion of Ginny very interesting. How will he react to her? Will she challenge ever fiber of his being?

Author's Response: thank you so much! :) i\'m a sucker for stories around this time period as well. their morals back then contradict everything i believe in so it\'s fun to create characters who are somewhere in between. :)

As much as I loved the contest entry, this is so much better. I adore all the added details. Because you know, more detail is always wonderful, especially in a fic this good. I love getting a bit more into Draco's head before Gin shows up. I think it helps set up his character more and helps explain how easily he fell into a trap of his own making *grins* Simply brill, darling! *claps wildly*

Author's Response: *big hugs* God, I\'m such a praise wh*re. I squee at awesome reviews, and yours are always thoughtful and fantastic. I\'m so happy I get to post this version. :)

Again, another major departure from the norm. This time the story is spilling over with raw emotion and uncertainities. I don't know who I feel for more here because they are both losers in this situation. I do like how you kept it so cryptic still because that is the power of the emotions comes from.

I love this so much. Everything about it from it's dream like tone to the sense of wonder is spot on. Brilliant!

Don't walk away, Draco! Don't! *happy sigh* This made me blissfully happy - smutty happiness, fate and destiny all wrapped up in one. The ending was perfect.

Author's Response: You know, someone over on LJ has a fluffy smutster- bunny icon that reminded me of this. I am utterly incapable (usually) of departing from the happy endings. :D

I so love this! I know you're posting more, but I want more now, woman, NOW! I actually more mature D/G fics because that is real life, and I think the stories have way more potential.

Author's Response: You and the rest of the world. It\'s a toss up if this one works well as a chaptered fic...but 11,000+ words is a bit much for a single installment. And thank you for the comment about real life. That\'s really what I miss sometimes. Sure, those stories sometimes go a little angsty but life is big and scary and crazy stuff happens. Hearts and chirping bluebirds are lovely, but I think some of the most romantic and hopeful moments come during difficult circumstances. Thrilled to bits you are reading and enjoying! Still trying to earn my street cred as a true D/G writer here rather than just being \"that chick that used to be on the Cabal\". ;) ~Ves

Okay, Draco has redeemed himself, a bit. He should have at least flooed to check on her. Prat.

Author's Response: Well, yes. He is being a bit of a prat - but Ginny\'s not exactly at her shining best here either. ~Ves