Oh my my. Yet another stunning chapter. So let's see, first I really sympathize with Scorpius and his math torture. I'm also quite curious about the nature of Scorpius and Draco's love/obsession with Ginny. It has something to do with things out of their control, that much is obvious, but what, exactly, I'm not sure.

And oh me oh my! So Draco and Blaise had some sort of tryst in their schooldays? Well it certainly makes a sort of sense, but gosh do I ever understand how Scorpius wouldn't want to hear of anything like that. Eugh. Or is there, perhaps, something deeper?
And once again I must say Alec is an incredible character. Lord he's just funny and suave and charming and he quite makes me laugh.

I also must say that this Astoria is a lot nicer/more sympathetic than DDD's Astoria. She's not exactly the greatest mother, but she certainly seems like a better parent than Draco.

And speaking of Draco, I'm desperately curious about what he's doing in Budapest. I doubt highly that he's having any sort of illicit relations with Ginny there, but why is he there? Is he just trying to be close to her? Or is there something more?

And finally, I'm curious as to whether Scorpius' ability to 'reach between the worlds' will come into play later. Well, actually I expect it will somehow, probably with the picture of Edward or something (and now I'm getting flashes of Scorpius becoming like Charlie Bone =P)

So once again, this was a marvelous chapter, and I loved it. =)

Author's Response: Thanks! :) Yes, I am personally of the opinion that all math is fundamentally evil, so Scorpius isn't doing too well with it. :P We do learn a lot more about the D/G relationship... and about S/G as well, because, of course, they do eventually have more interaction. I always seem to write Blaise as cheerfully omnisexual, and Draco as essentially straight but as having had a brief walk on the wild side with his best mate in their boyhoods. Actually, I think that this Alec would do really well in a romantic relationship with Scorpius, but our Scorp just isn't cut out for it.

You're right about Astoria. She's had to sacrifice a lot, and we know very little about that as of yet. As for Draco in Budapest, he's never given up on trying to get Ginny back, but there is indeed another reason why he's there. And yes, we will get another chapter of this fic pretty soon! :)

Oh, I loved this. The use of second person was just perfect here. It really emphasized both the distance Ginny feels from Draco and the very painful emotion that goes with it.

Most of this was absolutely tragic, especially Ginny and Harry's wedding, and the line, "Afterward you wonder if it was just to spite Draco that he asked. But you decide it doesn't matter because it was just to spite him that you answered," has to be my favourite. No dialogue, but we get so much of both Harry and Ginny in those two sentences.

And speaking of no dialogue, I thought that was a good choice. The lack of speech coupled with the second person really made this very powerful.

I'm really happy that the ending was lighter than the rest of this. Although the sad, angsty-ness of the first part of this was wonderfully written, the lighter ending was really very nice.

I thought this was beautifully written, very interesting, and I enjoyed it very much. ^^

This review is going to be a series of Facts and Explanations.

Fact 1: This was beautifully written.
Explanation 1: Stunning lines like, "The scent of dust and decay seemed to coat Draco's tongue and stick in his throat, like a layer of rot that was slowly choking him," and, "she had died bloody and torn: a magnificent white rose ripped apart until nothing but thorns were left in Draco's memory."
STUNNING.

Fact 2: This was very powerful.
Explanation 2: We get not only stunning descriptions of Draco's fragile state, but the way Ginny 'saves' him is beautiful too. Hopeful and uplifting in spite of all the darkness.

Fact 3: This deserves WAY more reviews.
Explanation 3: See the above.

Conclusion: Ur a rle gud riter lol. plz update soon. ;)

Author's Response: Lizzie!! Thank you, as always, for your lovely review! I'm glad you think it was well written and powerful ^_^ So was your review ;) Conclusion: I iz totly may-zing, will rite more. Lolz.

My goodness, this story was completely beautiful. Wondefully written, and a very original premise. I'd never read anything where Ginny was older, nor involving Weasley's clock.

I loved that you blended the very depressing facts of death and distance (the first half made me cry!) with levity and friendship.

The ending was especially beautiful in its light simplicity. And I'm eternally grateful that you didn't end it with Ron dying. I'm pretty sure I'd have bawled like a little baby if you had.

In all, I thought this was wonderfull written, very interesting and I enjoyed reading it very much. =)

Author's Response: The idea of the clock always tore at me. How it could be a double edged sword... where it was comforting, but also a painful reminder of lost loved ones. Truthfully, I bawled quite a bit myself while writing the first half. :) Glad that it came through for you readers also. Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed it.
Best wishes!
-G