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Real name: Misty Walker
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I discovered Harry Potter shortly after the first one was released, and read the whole first chapter in the grocery store before I snapped out of my trance and decided to buy it and take it home *laughs* I've followed the stories passionately ever since.

I discovered HP fanfics sometime in 2000, and was instantly hooked. The idea that I could dip into the world through the eyes and minds of others thrilled me and kept me occupied between issuances of the canon. I was initially quite stuck on their being true to the original intent, but gradually my eyes were opened to the idea that while these are J.K.'s creations, they're gifts with which others can craft whatever they desire... and that leads to interesting places more often than not.

So a word of thanks to all you talented authors... without your brilliance, our reading lives would not be thusly enriched =)

On a personal note, I am 5'2" with red hair and very light green-grey eyes, porcelain pale skin, a far more generously endowed bust than I should like, and thankfully no trace of the freckles that used to dot my face as a little girl *smirks* I'm a 30-year-old, married bisexual woman who loves reading (obviously!), singing, dancing, sunflowers, lavender, ladybugs, lightning storms, and cats. I plan to own a white pomeranian someday, too. I work for a dental office in the town square of a Chicago suburb, and play World of Warcraft on Wildhammer, Horde side, with my amazingly sexy, tall, slim, blonde, slightly arrogant, often infuriating, deeply passionate (hmmm... one could draw some parallels here *smirks*) husband, Steve.

Nice to meet you!
Reviews by Myst

Accidental Love by dragonsangel68    (Reviews - 165)

Playboy Auror, Draco Malfoy, collects women like some people collect stamps, until an unforunate incident with one woman. Turned virtual recluse, Draco is only lured back into the social world when his partner steps in and sets him up.
Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
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Chapters: 8 | Word count: 24120 | Read count: 73338 | Published: Jul 31, 2007 | Updated: Aug 12, 2007
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Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 8: Fortuitous Fumbling

Enjoyable, but far too fast-paced. I like to be spoiled by the passion and desire and supposed unattainability of their relationship. I truly mean no offense at all, I hope you can believe that. Thank you for writing :)

Author's Response: No offense taken :) Thanks for your comments!

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Welcoming Party

You glossed over their whole blossoming relationship >< The vast majority of the fun of the DG Ship is their dealing with the dawning realization that each really likes the other, and how they react to it. The give-take, push-pull, deny-affirm swirl of emotions and hilarity that ensues is delicious. Sadly, we don't get that. *sigh* I still like this, just feel there's something missing.

Author's Response: The blossoming relationship isn\'t glossed over, because it doesn\'t exist. Their attraction at this point is purely physical and they\'re just reacting to that :)

An Unhealthy Infatuation with Snarky Men by CCC    (Reviews - 343)

Ginny finds that she is only attracted to men she can argue with.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Other Characters, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: HBP and below
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 13 | Word count: 21524 | Read count: 72079 | Published: Aug 18, 2007 | Updated: Feb 02, 2010
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Date: Feb 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Fascinating, darling girl, and I cannot wait to read Chapter 11 =)

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Feb 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Fascinating, darling girl, and I cannot wait to read Chapter 11 =)

The Boggart Debacle by CCC    (Reviews - 228)

Boggarts reveal Ginny and Draco's greatest fears.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Sorta Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Hogwarts-era, Past AU
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
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Chapters: 10 | Word count: 16244 | Read count: 66407 | Published: Sep 03, 2007 | Updated: Aug 20, 2009
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Date: Feb 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Mmmm... I'd like to have a reason to take a cold shower. I think my husband is going to be dressing in Slytherin robes this Halloween...

Fulfilling a Fantasy by CCC    (Reviews - 409)

When Harry leaves Ginny for Hermione, Draco decides it's time to fulfill an old fantasy. Twenty five is a little old to experience her first one night stand, but Ginny thinks she can handle it.
Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: GoF and below
Era: Future AU
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 10 | Word count: 25653 | Read count: 56057 | Published: Jan 13, 2008 | Updated: Sep 27, 2009
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Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Feb 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

*dies laughing* I love how you write Blaise and Draco. The smack upside the head was priceless.

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 12, 2008 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Have I mentioned this needs to be continued? If not, this needs to be continued. That is all.

The Rules of Engagement by dragonsangel68    (Reviews - 136)

After accepting a foolish dare at a party Draco finds himself breaking the very rules he set for his own self preservation, and his life has been irreversibly turned upside down. He knows what he has to do to restore order to his once carefree life, but finding the strength is a challenge he appears not to be able to meet.
Category: Long and Completed
Rating: Extremely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: All but epilogue
Era: Post-Hogwarts
Genres: Humor, Romance, Smut
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes
Series: None
Table of Contents

Chapters: 7 | Word count: 30139 | Read count: 39418 | Published: Jul 21, 2008 | Updated: Aug 24, 2008
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Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Dare

I am also compelled to mention that his arse looked quite nice in those sweatpants... and we still have them =D

Author's Response: *giggles* They\'re handy to keep around... just in case he feels the urge again ;)

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Too Much Information

LOL I forgot how much I adored the idea of Draco in women's clothing. This isn't an "Oh how sexy" kind of thing but a "Holy crap he'd look so rediculous in that get up!" kind of thing.

I am reminded that once, while drunk, my husband was coaxed into a pair of red women's sweatpants that snapped down the sides, a ladies' T-shirt, and makeup... it's amazing what your friends can do while you're out getting food.

Author's Response: Poor Draco... That sort of just happened without much planning, so he was stuck in the girlie clothes for his mate to see ;)

Leaving a drunk loved one with friends while you get food is not generally a good idea, but it does provide loads of laughs *g*

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Uninvited Guests

I nearly soiled myself laughing. Brilliant job here :) I love your portrayal of his parents, and his father in particular.

Author's Response: Thanks! I love writing Lucius, most especially when he\'s doing something Draco finds uncomfortable ;)

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: Exceptions

S-e-x-y (more hypens, I couldn't resist). I absolutely adore this kind of thing. Interrupted passion interspersed with situational comedy is a great delight!

Author's Response: Thank you :)

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Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Way Too Much Information

Now THIS one... this is excellent. It's torrid, and doesn't progress too quickly at all. I very like it :)

Author's Response: Thank you :)

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Way Too Much Information

P. S. - Cheerfully and eagerly awaiting the next chapter =D

Author's Response: It will be updated soon :)

Reviewer: Myst Signed
Date: Aug 07, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Dare

I figured I'd go comment each chapter of this story which I like so much, in an attempt to make up for being uncomplimentary about another one. Sorry! I'd already planned to comment anyway, though I doubt you'll believe me now. And now it seems I'm babbling. *sigh*

Anyway!

Lovely opening to a fine story =D The setting is different enough to pique interest but not so strange as to be off-putting. Blaise and Draco are spot-on, character-wise. I always love good banter between them, and you have that in spades!

Ginny's ten minute scream ran the gamut of amusing to rediculous to har-har to good grief and directly to hilarious. Nicely done bit of envelope-pushing.

I am noticing that I like hyphens. You learn something new every day!

Cheers!

Author's Response: No need to explain :) You're not always going to enjoy what you read ;)

Thank you :) I really enjoyed writing Draco and Blaise in this setting; they both just stole the scene and ran away with it ;)