A very intriguing start. I love the twists on the HP world that you've set up - the surveillance of portkey terminals, the wizards with a sixth sense, etc. Draco's obvious regard for Ginny is also quite endearing. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you very much. Was trying to go for a dystopian wizarding future so it's a start, at least. My biggest worry was that I would try and adapt too much from Muggle London. But I'm looking forward to writing it for sure, thank you very much for your kind words and time.

Don't sell yourself short! I loved LOVED Meet Me at the Center. It was in my tip top favorites for the round and from the whole BotD altogether. I loved how you incorporated that prominent 'center' aspect of the picture prompt. I think yours and one other were the only two to do so. I tried to as well at first but couldn't think of anything really interesting so I just avoided it altogether. x.x And as a drabble, I think yours quintessentially nailed saying so much in so few words. I was immediately drawn in by the first few lines and absolutely enjoyed how you portrayed Draco and developed him in that first drabble - that aspect about finding himself was a wonderful inclusion. And I loved the ending line of your second though that reveal about Harry left me wishing a beat down on him. It left me wondering about Ginny too and what was going on with her as the scheme unfolded. That word limit was a killer, wasn't it?

Author's Response: !!! YES. The word limit was teeth-gnashing. (Note to self: visit dentist.) Thank you so much. :) There was so much more to say about Harry's actions in the 2nd drabble, but no way to get any of it in. Ginny's decision too. Well, maybe SOMEDAY I'll expand some more on that one... (BTW, I WILL answer your email today.) 'll

Nice first smut attempt and I liked your Ginny's smirk and confidence at the end. I was intrigued by the inclusion of D/G offspring in your summary - was that just an accident or did you mean a little Weasley-Malfoy was conceived out of this? ;) If so, I think reading about the repercussions would be fun. *hint hint*

Author's Response: It was just an accident, but yes, now I must make up for it by coming up with a little one shot about anything that may have come from this meeting.

Hey, you got to posting it here! Love this story to bits. Awesome, unique premise and masterful execution. So how's the next chapter coming? :P And psst...you should increase the picture's size to better show it off.

Author's Response: Sure did! The next chapter is posted, not that you've reviewed it here or at FFN yet, missy. Picture is fixed, feel free to fawn over Hannah's brilliant. ;) Haz

I wondered about The Quest when I first read it, if it was meant more metaphorically or as a literal event. In the HP world, it could be both. The second drabble, Politicking, was really fun to read - nice bit of DG sexual tension and banter and humor mixed in. I loved that you called the election "The Scar verses the Smirk". Haha.

Author's Response: I meant it metaphorically, maybe as a dream or a vision, but it can be interpreted in any way. I think you're right that in the HP world it could be a literal event! That would actual make a cool story... Maybe as a longer one-shot. I'm glad you enjoyed the drabbles! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Man, these were a roller coaster in emotions.

What was Trapped written for? I'm left with a million questions. I hate what's become of her in that one and at the same time I really want to know what was up with the whole ordeal. How did she get to that point?

War was great - I'm not a fan of smut for smut sake, but here you paired it well with emotions so that wasn't the case at all. Some nice imagery in that one too like "leaves rustled like faded souls".

Loved the ending line of a dream realized, though of course I always find it more satisfying when death isn't the reason for her relationship with Harry ending.

And finally: /Did he feel sorry for ruining her fun? Of course not. She was a terrible singer, and really, glowering was what she did best./ -Lol.

Author's Response: Trapped actually wasn't written for anything. During my first forum fic exchange, One of my prompts called for a dark fic, and instead of waiting around to see if someone wrote it for me, I went ahead and wrote it myself. As I was telling Marinka, I didn't really think about the story beyond Draco being horrible and no one believing Ginny, but I did see her as being tricked into the marriage somehow. So they never loved each other; Draco just wanted the power over her. :( How that happened or why, I haven't the foggiest.

Re: your comment about A Dream Realized--My favorite DG has Ginny comin to her senses about dating Harry. In my head canon, there is no way she and Harry would have worked out post-Hogwarts, and Ginny would have been the one disatisfied with their relationship. :)

I'm glad you liked the drabbles! Thanks for reading and reviewing!

omg this premise was a plot bunny that had been hopping around in my head and you've written it perfectly. I'm so looking forward to seeing where you go with it.

/He crossed his arms and glared at her. “I'm free to see whoever I please.”/ -pwahaha, loved it!

Author's Response: LOL! awesome! I'm not surprised that someone else might have considered a similar take on this. I seemed to be seeing so many "G & D start out as friends" stories, that I was getting sick of the plot line. There was so little variety there, especially if they included Ron, that I couldn't resist twisting it around a bit. Glad you like it! :) And, btw, you are the second person to pick out that same quote from Ron - I think Ron was channeling his inner Malfoy. :D Thanks again.
-G

Haha - I liked how you chose to incorporate the phrase of the prompt. Nemesis to lovers is always a fun progression to see with DG as you've done here. Loved their back and forth in this. Thanks for the read! I'm looking forward to catching up on your other fic, Ad Hominem, too. Also, hiii - it's been ages. Hope you are doing well. :)

Author's Response: Hiiii! Thanks for the review ;). I am a teensy bit stuck with Ad Hominem, but I promise it's going to get finished eventually. It's good to see that you're still alive and writing! *hugs*

If there was an author who could do this prompt justice, it'd be you. ;) Really intriguing start here. You're very good at inserting all these points of interest for the plot right from the get go. Can't wait for chapter 2 to see how these two interact and what answers we'll get. I'm also loving your choice of name for the shop - Saucy Shoppe of Salacious Delights just rolls right off the tongue.

Author's Response: Thanks! I did a lot of work on this fic today, AND a few pieces of art for it... sigh... they started out looking so nice and innocent, and then, well, it kind of all went to hell once Draco and Ginny ended up in the dungeon *underneath* Athena's... Anyway, more soon! :)