All Ginny wants is to get the upper hand just once with drool-worthy hunk of man candy and callous playboy Draco Malfoy before he moves on to his next careless conquest. So how did this simple plan lead to time travel, nefarious plots involving the most infamous whorehouse in the wizarding world, and the teenaged Draco’s achingly sweet, chocolate-flavored kisses? Even Draco Malfoy was innocent once, as Ginny learns all too well…Category: Long and Completed
Chapter ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN Quote of the Day:
THE LAST CHAPTER
The minutes ticked by, long enough for Ginny to know that against all reason, all common sense, she still wanted impossible things from him. But she would leave. Even after today, even when her body ached from him and for him, when she could feel that he had begun to shape her to him, she would turn around and leave him. I will, I will, she thought.
“You don’t understand,” said Draco.
“Oh?” Ginny said stiffly. “At least he hadn’t touched her, she thought. She would not be able to find the strength to pull herself away from him, and she knew it.
Me again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANISE!
May your talent prosper and flourish!
(goes shopping for some calming draught and patience elixir to endure angry Ginny and The-Boy-Who-Grew-Conscience-At-The-Most-Inconvenient-Time)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! That's the best kind of birthday wish. :) Here's some chocolate cake and calming potion.... don't worry...
Ahh, the Prat! He goes off, marries Astoria, gives Ginny no explanations AND he asks her to wait for him??!! (I do think it wasn't an ordinary dream). Selfish bastard! I am happy that Ginny decided to start a new leaf in her life and I assume she will now grow as a person. I liked Colin sticking to her and protective Percy (I usually don't like him but he really was o.k in this chapter).
Hermine was very very very annoying. Looks like she's in love with Harry or has a crush on him!
About Harry - I think Draco messed with his head. Here he was eager to get Draco locked in Azkaban even without real reason and suddenly he's not into it any more? And he seems unfocused when he looked at everyone. So either Draco put some spell on him or (I like this second idea less) it's not Harry at all.
You know,I actually reread the story from the beginning. And all right, I WILL NOT bore you with all the insights and theories that popped into my mind, but just a couple of things:
That episode were Ginny dreams about the mysterious room with Draco crying and wakes up to see RealDraco crying - does it mean they shared the same dream? And if so it could be a memory! But anyway sharing a dream was so sweet! I also have a sad feeling that Draco was about to say "Marie" when Ginny kissed him. Could that room in the dream be the room where Draco had his meetings with Marie?
I understand that this was a transitional chapter before part 2. Are we going to see Ginny-Draco interactions soon or are you going to keep them apart for a while?
And thank you as usual for the new chapter I was really waiting for it. Hope your next update comes sooner!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Yes, we will see more of Ginny on her own. I like Percy in this fic too. :) And you're onto something with Harry (yes, it's the real Harry.) About the theories... yes... they could BOTH be true, you never know... and that's all I'm going to say. ;) I can't say anything about the D/G interactions and when we'll see them.... but more coming, hopefully soon.
I'm so glad to see you updated! This chapter was really funny. I actually thought something sinister was in store for Luna but the ending was hillarious! So I suppose we will see Blaise and Luna more often now?
And poor Ginny! She couldn't help but ask about Draco even though she probably knew the answer more or less. I had that sudden desire to strangle Astoria.
Good luck with moving. It is prone to give headaches.
Author's Response: We'll learn a lot more about what's going on with Blaise and Luna in the next chapter (and a new mystery character too.) And we'll see why Ginny was so sure that Draco was in Blaise's flat... ;)
I found two more chapters of DDD today! Yay for me! And you are really great to find time for updating in the middle of the moving!
1. I liked Luna and her bluntness. I suppose things between her and Blaise will progress from now on. And I hope she will be there for Ginny. She' s going to need allthe support she can get.
2. That was a very intregueing Daphne. I usually don't care much about this character but you set a very interesting stuff for her in this fic. Are we going to see her often? Do she and Ginny grow closer? Somehow I think Daphne will have more interesting information to reveal. Perhaps she even knows something about that Marie.
3. I'm happy to know that the bond between Draco and Ginny wasn't really broken. On the other hand I bet it's probably going to cause some not so nice happenings for Ginny. And if Daphne can get through the consealing charms due to her new relation to Draco then so can Astoria (I shudder at the thought) if she suspects some goings between D/g. Or she can simply come to gloat, the harpy.
4. I'm glad Ginny doesn't plan on trying to cling to Draco even though the bond still exist. She needs time to herself, and anyway, it's time he did some chasing after her,she already did her part! And he created the whole mess in the first plase.
5. So what exactly was Daphne's purpose? Did she come to warn Ginny of something that might happen or just to let her know that Draco hasn't really released her?
Hoping for more daily updates!
Author's Response: Luna/Blaise will be interesting, and we haven't seen the last of Daphne (or Dean.) No, Ginny can't keep just holding onto Draco at this point and hoping he's going to leave Astoria, and she knows it. But there are some developments coming up there... (hinty hint: don't forget that Ginny's clothes she was wearing from the cottage are still in her studio. Remember what was in the pockets?) More soon, but DAILY updates, well, I don't know for sure about that. I'll see what I can do. ;)
Anise, you are awesome! Yay for new chapter!
So are we going to have a really annoying Molly here or will she learn to accept Ginny's choises at some time?
About Hermione: from her encounter with Ginny in the Ministry where she acted quitebitchy towards the younger girl I gathered that she's in love with Harry but he's still pining after Ginny, hence the resentment. But Skeeter's article implies that Harry and Hermione are already in a relationship. Are they?
I wonder what Harry wants from Ginny now. I hope she's not in trouble again. (You did mention that Draco had some plan to clear her with the Ministry).
I was a bit confused by Daphne in the previous chapter. Did Ginny understand her correctly? Astoria is in danger and she is envolved? I highly doubt she'll actually kill Astoria. Perhaps she'll expose her insome way that will lead to her doom?
I must say I'mintrigued by Zenobia. I thought she'sjust a bitchy woman when she was first mentioned but in this chaptershe is really interesting. Is she going tobe one of the important characters or just in episodes "for comic relief"? Seeing as she's really ancient (as she says) she could be some female companion to Loki.
A sculpture about evolution - that was something unexpected! But that's why you are a great and talented author - you allways manage to suprise us!
My guess is that Ginny is going to research thorowly on the subject in order to make her sculpture right and she'll probably look into Lucius's part of it too. She could find out some really unexpected things. Perhaps even she'll learn that Draco was (at least partially) lied to and things are not as bad as he thinks (hopefully). And if she gets to uncover Astoria's true envolement in all this - that'seven better!O.k., I got carried away with my theories...
I did like the idea of an art work with the fireplace and a blond angel, but that wouldbe a better idea for a painting, not a sculpture.
Oh, and I really liked the line where Ginny wonders if she can assign Astoria a personal demon in hell and contemplates Draco's relations to the Master of said place.
I hope she finds new and better employment soon! And letsnot forget those things she nicked from Draco's crate that reside in the pokcets of those clothes.
Author's Response: Thanks pitzi! :) I think that Molly will accept what Ginny is doing *eventually*, but it may take some time. I see Hermione as trying to get with Harry, but he's very ambivalent about a real relationship with her beyond friendship because he has such a hard time letting go of Ginny. We'll find out what he wants from Ginny pretty soon. All Daphne knows is that a world of trouble is somehow surrounding Astoria, and that's it coming soon... the part about the evolution sculptures was one of the parts that was written first, actually. So much more on that. A cool chapter coming up!
Anise, I didn't post a review for the last 3 chapters but I have a good reason - I had a new baby! I'll review again soon hopefully I just post to say that I'm still admiring your work!
Author's Response: Yay!! Congrats on the new baby--sending happy virtual wishes your way. :)
I don't think Draco intentionally took Ginny to a dream of him and Marie. And wasn't Ginny sure it was herself until he said her name? It means she had red hear inthe dream. Perhaps the dreamwas a mix of real memory and fantasy.
Author's Response: Hmmm, some very very good theories.... (still not admitting anything). ;)
Poor Draco in the memory! But it was really noble of him to refuse Lucius. He really cared about Ginny. Was this after the events with Marie?
I'm proud of Ginny for not taking Draco's money.
I really liked Stephen!
You are amazing as allways!
Author's Response: That's the question, isn't it... this memory was from when Draco was almost eighteen years old, halfway through what would have been his seventh year (except that he was pulled out of Hogwarts to stay at Malfoy Manor and torture prisoners for Voldy.) So was this *before* what happened with Marie, or *after*? I'm not telling. Yet. ;) I just love Steve as a character and I wish I could have met him in real life. But I'm sure he's having long conversations with Carl Sagan in that big science lab up in the sky...
Oh, Anise has given us some science ed.! Well, the evolutio idea of this fic is starting to take shape. And it gave Ginny the inspiration she needed.
Lucius has a really twisted mind.
So does Ginny really believe him dead or is she in denial?
Are we going to see more of the esteemed authors?
Whatever the events were that changed Draco, I think some of his fall into darkness happened because of Marie - didn't she say in the dream that she won't let him fall? Apparently she left or disappeared afterwards and he was left alone with his ordeal and also a broken heart. I also wonder if something happened to Narcissa that also influensed him.
And I'm really really really curious as to Draco's thoughts and feelings during chapters 32-33. His thoughts when Ginny showed up and when he saw the memory of Marie (which he obviously recognized as he tried to prevent Ginny from watching the end). Are you going to indulge us?
Author's Response: Well, keep in mind that Ginny doesn't have access to *all* the info the readers do... so she doesn't know that Draco wiped her memory twice (yet.) If she did know this, she'd know that she saw Lucius alive at least once. And yes, something tells me we'll see more of Steve and Chaz in this fic. ;) I like those theories about Marie and Narcissa... hmm mmm I thought about that with Draco's POV in Ch. 32 and 33 too... but I don't know, because it might give away too much. Anyway, more soon!
Are those Time Machine Toffees the ones to send Ginny back in time?
Great brothers George and Ron!
Author's Response: I'm not saying. ;)
You just never know with this fic... but thanks! :)
Oh, yay! Finally, another chapter!
First, I hope you are settling down o.k.
Second, it was too short! I want more!
Third, are those dreams psychic? She really sees what's going onwith Draco? Is it happening at the same time of actual events? I wonder why Astoria can't be sent off somewhere. Antarctica does sound like a nice place!
4. So Nick struks again! And he's Zenobia's cousin! So is he going to work on Draco while Zenobia works on Ginny? He already started to promote his agenda with poor Draco. At least Draco's trying to resist.
5. I love, love, love Luna and Colin here. They are so sweet taking care of Ginny! She really needs her friends right now! Oh, and Luna crying over Blaise! I hope they get together soon!
6. Well, I eagerly antisipate the opening in the gallery. I hope everything goes well, Ginny's talent should be appreciated and she really needs money. Is Draco going to be there?
7. About those teasers you posted i chapter 37: Tease!!!
I do hope that the scene with Lucius is actually a dream. You know,like the dreams she is having about Tom turning into Lucius. Only this time shr gets the upper hand. It disturbs me to think of that episode as an actual occurence, it says that it happens toward the end of the fic and I'm so hoping for a happy ending! That episode gets in the way.
Also, the episode from Part 3 looks likeGinny is Marie but something tells me it's not that simple and we are deliberately misuguieded.
Which brings me to 8.
I know you are wery reluctant to give information about Marie, but i've been trying to figure out the timeline when Draco is involved with her. Since she's likely his companion in Crystal Palace he must have met her when he was 16. But then, in the chapter where Ginny finds Draco's foto from the ball (where he dances with Marie), she learns that men are allowed to participate when they are 18. But it doesn't make sence that he new Marie for two years! And the Memory Ginny saw with Stephen and Charles happened before Draco turned 18 and he was into Ginny then. So either I completely lost it or perhaps Draco wasn't only obliviatedat some point but his memory was also modified so what he remembers about that time with Marie isn't exactly what happened? Perhaps some of it was really with Ginny (and I mean past Ginny,not Ginny that went back in time) but he thinks it was Marie? Weknow that Ginny was obliviated too and there seems to be something they shared that Lucius deemed important to erase.
O.K.,O.k., i'll stop now before I totally embarassmy inteligence!
Great to have the updates back! Thank you!
Author's Response: (sits down to munch on delicious review!!)
I'm just starting to settle in... it's only been three days, though. There will be more before too much longer, now that I'm in one place! All I'll say about the dreams is that whatever they are, they're happening in the present time of the fic. The Nick/Zenobia thing is fun, and we'll find out more about them in Ch. 39. Also, more Luna/Blaise info. It will be the gallery opening chapter, and as for what Ginny learns about Draco... well, we'll just have to wait and see. ;)
The Marie and Ginny timeline is the key to the heart of the fic, so it's confusing to Ginny at this point for good reason. She *can't* understand what's really going on right now. The Lucius scene is very much tied up with it all, too, and understanding when and why it takes place would give way too much away. ;)
And NEVER worry about any intelligence embarassment... (gives pitzi the Official Smart Reviewer Crown.)
You are avery wicked woman! Or should I say Loki is a very wicked individual?! I can only imagine that Draco immediately draws conclusions and either stalks off or there's a nasty conversation . Or something else entirely? Now I have to wait!!! At least take pity and post the next chapter soon,please!
So the mysterious place is in the gallery building? Well, seeing as Zenobia is Draco's relative I guess it really wouldbe Malfoy's property.
I wonder what Daphne is so interested in learning from Dean. Is Astoria going to end up in some closed ward in St. Mungo's? (yes, yes)Or perhaps Lucius is locked there? Maybe Astoria visits him? The questions keep piling up! (Looks up trying to see the end of the pile).
Oh well, now I'm left thorougly intrigued!
Author's Response: We'll find out very soon what Draco does (and Ginny too. ;) The next chapter is coming soon, and I'm actually thinking now that it probably should have been the end of the intermission between Part One and Part Two, because after Ch. 40, time speeds up again. (Maybe I'll go back and change it... authors do have power over time and space, after all... ;)
Arghh!!!
I pitied Draco so much at the end of last chapteras it was obvious what he thought of the scene before him. But now I really really hate him for his cruel words. He was even willing to endure pain for lying just so he could hurt Ginny. I mean really, he's the one to accuse! I don't think I hated Draco that much when he left to marry Astoria. At least then he thought he was doing the right thing by Ginny.
Why did he want to take Ginny into the room?
I'm glad for Ginny that her resolve to change remained strong and it was right for her to slap Draco. The idiot.
Loki gave in to Ginny's demands too easily. He's up to something. He promised not to mess with themin the future but perhaps he's going to mess with the past? I don't believe he's going to give up,unless he aldready achieved his goal?
And I'm so so happy for Blaize and Luna! Blaise was so sweet!
Thank you for another chapter and looking forward to updates asap!
I'
Author's Response: I thought a lot about exactly how to portray Draco at the end of Chapter 40 (because there were a few different versions, and some of them revealed much more about what was actually going on), and I finally decided to only show what Ginny saw. So the readers don't know anything more than what Ginny knows, and that's all I'm going to say! ;) I can't reveal *everything* about that room (we will see it again, more than once), but when Loki said that Ginny and Draco could have been together for several hours that night, the room is where they would have gone. Speaking of Loki, he did give up too easily, didn't he? ;) But for now, he's done.
More soon...
Well, I actually reread the D/G dialogue after your comment to my review and I can see how the situation unfolds from Ginny's point of view and we really have little clue as to what's happening in Draco's head. Now, that I'm not fuming I think he was torn and then, after Ginny mentioned Astoria he took a different route. I guess he was reminded about being tied up (wedon't know much about that!). You know, I still hate him for the way he spoke to Ginny even if he thought that was required. Iguess jelousy lifted it's ugly head.
Why was it so important to go into that room? Everything seemsto evolve around it.
And I forgot to ask before about that thing Ginny heard breaking. What was that?
Author's Response: I agree-- the way he spoke to Ginny was awful. He just has an image of her that was not rational; she has to be pure for him and as soon as he believed she'd slept with someone else, he was so hurt and devastated that he had to lash out at her. I can't reveal everything about that room... ;) Oh, and the sound! Okay, I guess I can reveal that. It was Draco's heart.
Oh, I had a treat of two chapters!
Are those foods Molly made real or did you make them up?
I so liked photograph Bill! Apparently photos know things that are going to happen? And I was really touched by Ginny' s brothers' and dad's concern for her and their determination to protect her. I usually don't like so much fics where Ginny's family turns against her or ignores her. So this really warmed my heart. Even Molly is trying to look out for her in her own way,though I hope she realizes in the end that her own fantasies about what willmake Ginny's happiness are way too far from reality.
Also, that part of this chapter after the boys leave to Crystal Palace, made me somewhat sad. Although Ginny moves on with her life, she clearly misses Draco (I wonder if he saw the "future" peace and recognized himself in it). And she thinks he erased her from his memory completely which is even sadder. But she must be wrong on that account! I hope he regrets his outburst.
About the dream: wasthat some kind of symbolism that Draco will come to her in the end or was it a proection of her wishes? Perhaps both? Or is he already trying to reach out to her?
The big question right now of course is what's Harry up to? What is this whole story with St.MAnngo's and what's Draco's role in it? I hope we learn soon. Perhaps Lucius is locked there.
Thank you again for fabulous reading you provide us with! Hoping for frequent updates!
Author's Response: Molly's horrible foods are real! I should have kept the URL for that website... it was "most digusting retro food recipes" or something. Each one had a photo. :) I especially remember the 1950's one that said "This Family Is Happy Because They Eat Lard." I think that photos do have some idea about things that are going to happen, although they can't predict anything clearly. But with Bill, it had more to do with the fact that he was around (and his photo album was open) while Molly and Harry were having their tea.
We'll find out more about what Draco is doing in the next chapter... and some news about Harry for sure! ;) More soon.
UUU...suspence, mystery, intrigue!
WHERE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER??? (cries)
Colin is really touching in this chapter. He'so sweet! Ginny is really lucky to have such good friends. So Luna and Colin are competing for "Ginny's best friend" crown? They should share.
Poor Dean. He doesn't know how to let go, does he?
So where did Ginny and Daphne end up? Is it St. Mungo's? I hope it's not the Crystal Palace.
Can't wait for ch. 44!!
Author's Response: Thank you! :) I LOVE Colin in this fic, and more Luna coming soon. Ginny has kind of been distancing herself from Luna a little bit because of Blaise and Draco's connection. I also have a soft spot for Dean...
We'll find out where everybody ended up in Ch. 44. The next 2 chapters... !!! So much in them, and something tells me that we will see Draco again. Now, about the content of those chapters... Um... I was planning out exactly what would happen in Ch. 44 & 45, and I was yard saling with my sis in law on Saturday, and I found this book by Elizabeth Amber... "Nicholas" in the Lords of Satyr series... On the cover, the main character is sort of holding this strategically placed sheet that doesn't really cover a whole lot and except for being way too tan he actually DOES look a lot like Draco... well, anyway. I highly recommend that book. I was quite inspired. :)
O.K. I actually searched the i-net to se what's this book "nicholas" about. I understood it has a lot of disturbing content so I think it's not for me. By the way, when you say you were inspired I hope you didn't mean that Draco will grow a second .. eh.. "working tool".
Anyway, looking forward to the next chapters of your awesome story.
Author's Response: Oh. Um... I didn't think of anybody actually looking that book up... (is embarassed) No. Nothing like that! One is enough for our Draco. ;) When I first started reading the book, I actually was afraid that it would turn out to be disturbing, but it really isn't... it's very much a romance and love story between the two main characters (Nicholas & Jane.) It's just... really, really, really explicit. Some of Bertrice Small's later books are probably worse, though.
Anyway... much more to come!
TELL ME THE BOND IS NOT BROKEN!!!!
Anyway, it was such a great chapter. And of course, you just had to end it like this!
Well, I can understand howGinny is furious, after all those months of worrying, dreaming,after all the torment she's been through because of him he just stands there and smiles as if nothing happened!
Ginny, don't disappoint me! Show him what's what!
That last scene reminds me of their first meeting when Ginny was in that coffee shop and Draco finished talking on the phone and came over and said "Hello, Weasley". So I guess it fits to open a second part of their relationship in similar fashion.
And now you leave me in suspence...
Thanks for the great chapter!
Author's Response: We'll find out about the bond pretty soon, I think. Thanks! Yes, the ending was evil, wasn't it? But not as evil as Draco. Ginny is NOT happy with him... ;) Something tells me the suspense won't last long.
By the way, did Draco intentionally orchestrate this whole ordeal to bring Ginny to Mungo's?
Author's Response: Some questions can't be answered right now. ;)
Oh dear! After all her anger,he only has to say "come to me" and she runs to him... I really wanted to smack him several times here. But I see he's been keeping track on Ginny all this time.
And GInny - she just abandoned her friends in there (after getting them into the whole mess) and went off with him! She really needs to get some control around him.
I find it hard to believe that Draco remembers nothing of all that happened at the gallery. Ithink he pretends in order to avoid the issue. As for the other things he said I'mconfused what wasactually true and wherehe was bluffing. I hope to have some answers soon!
Who was that running in the corridor that made Draco run for it? Was it Lucius? But Idon't think Draco's scared of him.
More confused then before, waiting for what's next.
Author's Response: Oh, Ginny hasn't forgiven him. At least we don't have to worry about THAT. She does *think* that she's doing the best thing for her friends; I debated whether to spell it out in Chapter 45 (maybe I should have--your reviews always give me the best ideas and point out the plot holes!) Ginny honestly believes that if Harry shows up at St. Mungo's, he'll only be interested in following her and Draco, and that he'll try to find them and will leave everyone else alone. So they'll all be better off if she and Draco disappear somewhere else. This doesn't mean that she's right, but she really does think this.
We'll find out a whole lot more in the very next chapter about what Draco really knows and doesn't know... ;)
I can definitely say that the person running in the corridor wasn't Lucius. Much more soon! :)
I feel rather stupid: did the spell Ginny cast actually work? Or perhaps it worked only partially (till now every Bill's spell Ginny used had flows in it)? Because it is still hard to believe that Draco doesn't remember their encounter at Bass Bleu. I'm really curious as to what happens next.How long are they going to stay at the Crystal Palace?
Also I'm worried about Colin, Dean and Daphne.Are they going to be o.k.? Do they get arrested for perposes of interrogation?
What was it that Draco learned about Marie after all this time? I know you won't answer that!
Thank you for the quick update!!! Can I hope for more quick updates now?
Author's Response: No, no! Don't feel stupid at all. :) Here are some actual answers. Ginny's spell actually did work. Everything that Draco told her was the truth, which isn't to say that he completely answered all of her questions. However, Draco really doesn't remember anything that happened at Bas Bleu. Remember when he talked about how completely he could compartmentalize what went on in his head? (in Chapter 22, right before he cast the Memory spell on her. So she doesn't remember him telling her that.) That's why this is possible. While the story is more complicated (obviously, because the French Vogue evidence would seem to prove that he couldn't have been there, so we really don't know what's going on with that yet), Draco definitely doesn't remember saying those terrible things to Ginny.
Don't worry about Colin, Dean, and Daphne. They're okay for now, and that's all I'll say! And you KNOW I can't answer the question about Marie... but Draco did learn a few things in the past four months.
(shakes crystal ball) How long will Draco and Ginny be at the Crystal Palace? Not really that long, but.. .will we get to read EVERY dirty detail? (shakes it again) Signs point to yes... ;) More soon.
That last part was so beautiful! Draco seems to be a little off though. I wonder what's his game even if Ginny stopped. Is he just trying to pass the time? Or ishe trying to use the opportunity while they are alone and just found a way to play on her emotions by getting her to imaginehim in Azkaban? I think he's up to something.
Please don't keep us waiting for long!
Author's Response: Yes, there's more to it than there seems to be at first (of course.) Draco's definitely up to something! He has a PLAN... a very evil, chocolately one, of course. ;)
Well, here are some fresh thoughts in the morning:
How is it that both of them are thinking about conjugal visits to Azkaban at the same time? Is Draco using legilimency on Ginny or is it the bond thing?
And isn't someone going to remember Astoria and why they can't continue what they started? I wonder what will interrupt them this time. Yes, I'm quite convinced they are going to be interrupted or one ofthem will grow conscience.
Sits to wait and tries to be patient...
Author's Response: Very good question about the simultaneous-conjugal-visit-thoughts. More about that soon. And the Astoria thing too! You must be reading my mind.... but again, I don't think I would say that anybody's conscience is exactly what the problem might be. At least, that's not what I would call it. More of everything soon...
Argh! he takes advantage of her bodily reaction to him and doesn't take her feelings into consideration! O.K.,he leavesthe decision to her but he makes absolutely sure she decides to follow through at least partly. I wish she told him what she felt about himcalling her Weasley. So is that the reason? He doesn't say her name because he doesn't love her?
Can't blame Ginny here. I suppose the temptation was absolutely impossible to resist and he made sure of that. Also, it looks (for some chapter now) like Ginny does develop some feelings for him.
I do find that I have to remind myself often that Draco's reactions are pictured as perceived by Ginny,so naturally, therearemoreto them and sometimes Ginny can misread him too (like in the last chapter when Ginny thinks he's amused that she was so worried about him,I think he was confused and was covering it up).
Well, thank you, thank you! You're great!
Author's Response: Yes, it's hard to blame Ginny... ;) I think that from the POV of interpreting these chapters (although they could also just be enjoyed as smut...) it's important to keep in mind that we're only seeing what Ginny sees, and that we don't know anything about Draco that she doesn't know. He's keeping a LOT hidden here. (For ex: she was certainly wrong when she thought that he was amused, but he felt that he couldn't let her know.) And there will be... ahem... some surprises coming up let's just say.
Oh, I forgot : Is Draco really going to end up in Azkaban?
Author's Response: Now, you KNOW I can't answer that!!! ;) All I'm going to say is that whatever happens or doesn't happen there is very much a part of how DDD has been planned out from the very beginning.