Overall, I liked the story.
I felt like the pace was too fast in the beginning. Like their relationship developed too quickly and we missed out on some things because of it. I wasn't a huge fan of Pansy's characterization, either. I liked the character in general, but not as Pansy. It just didn't mesh with the view I have of her.
I liked the storyline, though, and how Victorian it all was. I love me some Regency romance, so it's nice to see elements of it in D/G fics. I also liked Ginny's characterization.

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the story overall, even if some of it didn't fit your headcanons. I definitely had Regency romances in mind while writing this, and I am a huge fan of them, too. :)

Well. I made the mistake, yet again, of not checking to see if a fic was completed before I started reading it. I see in your reply to the last review (the 400th, grats btw) that you said you had not forgotten this story. You'll have to forgive me if I have trouble believing you at this point. ;p Which is so frustrating because it was finally going to come back around to the future (err, present?) and make some actual progress. *growls in frustration*

Just for the record, I would be interested in seeing that revision. While I found the Twilight tie-in to be intriguing and amusing, it did distract some from the D/G goodness. Though I confess that I'm not really sure how you would get to this same point without all of it. Here's to hoping that some day, I'll get closure on this story. It seemed to me to be leading to an angsty and tragic ending where they don't get to be together.

On an unrelated note, have you ever seen Tuck Everlasting? These past couple of chapters had me flashing to the scene where Jesse and his family are leaving, at night in the rain, and he says "Winnie Foster, I will love you until the day I die." (Pre-pubescent me cried because, of course, he never would. Is it sad that it's probably been at least 12 or so years since I've seen that movie, but I still remember that scene so clearly and it still tugs at my heartstrings? I'm leaning towards yes...) Anyway, I'm not sure why, because Draco and Jesse behaved in completely different manners, but - there you have it. Maybe that connection is why I was thinking this was going to end in tragedy.

Author's Response: Hi-- I just saw this!! I'm not sure if YOU will ever see this... ;) but thanks so much for the review. Actually, believe it or not, I've been thinking about reworking a few of these older on-hiatus fics, because I think they ran into some snags and that's why they were never finished. This one is a good example. I really don't know WHY the weird Twilight connection ended up being in here, but it probably was not the best idea and kind of threw the narrative off the tracks. So I think that what I'd have to do would be to go back and reboot the story at a certain point. I even know exactly where it would be... so it just might eventually happen! :)

Aww... I'm not a big fan of cheating, but I loved this story. I also still haven't gotten used to Fully Compliant stories, but this was wonderful. I find them in general to be depressing because 19 years is a lot of time to waste with someone you're not going to live out the rest of your life with. But this story somehow... I don't know. It doesn't make it ok, because that is NOT OK, but - it makes it sting less, I guess.

The timeline hopping was a little confusing. I feel like a distinct separation might help with that. Doing something like
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to separate memories from current events. I also wish that the DA graffiti memory had come up between Ginny and Draco. It's not important, but I would have enjoyed a small discussion scene about it.

It seems that you don't frequent this site anymore, but should you ever see this review, know that I would love that follow up. I would obviously love to see more D/G interaction, but also Scorpius/Ginny and James, Albus, and Lily/Draco as well. There is, of course, Draco and Scorpius's integration into the Weasley clan to explore, too. All in all, I loved this story and wish there were more.

What? The end? But... Astoria... I need closure! I agree with Anise. While not seeing them together doesn't make me happy, I can kind of get over it. But I need to know what the hell was going on with Astoria and why it took that git so long to come see her. I suppose that's not a thing, though, unless that chapter was posted separate from this story, since it's been a few years since you've talked about it.
Also, a scene with Lucius and Ginny might have been nice. I feel like he might have some things to say to her about his son's imprisonment. Perhaps also some grudging thanks for his wife.

I can't believe there are so few reviews on this. It's a great little story. I loved the dialogue. I feel like you captured them pretty well: the snark and sarcasm between them, Draco's petulance and selfishness, Ginny's fierce independence and lack of need for a savior... Spot on.
I'm fairly certain I've read this before (the drinking game scene is pretty memorable...) and I also think it really struck a cord for me because I wrote a little drabble that was rather similar to your scene in her flat. The dialogue anyway. If I ever post it or include it in a story, I'll be sure to credit you. Funny how the mind works. I'm sure it had been months between reading this and writing the drabble, with an absurd amount of other stories in between.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the fic and their dynamic. I look forward to reading your other stuff.

Well, that was... depressing. You certainly took the prompt in an unexpected direction. It was well written.

Author's Response: Thank you! It is a very sad story. :((((

Well, that was just adorable. Heart-warming, but painful, too. And I always love seeing Blaise and Luna together.