[Report This]Date: 11/20/2005 03:48 pm Title: Justice Prevails
This is a super story and I am so glad I stumbled across it. I found these lines to be especially poignant and wish the women in our world had the use of such a device to deal with rape.
...However, after using the Pensieve, she could think about the assault more objectively, without the emotional horror attached to the fact that it had happened to her. She felt far more like herself than she had in weeks, and while she knew what had happened, she no longer felt broken by the events.
Author's Response: I'm really gratified, Firewall, that you found this section moving. I was, in part, spurred to write this story as a reaction to all the 'rape as a courting technique' stories there are in the fandom. I didn't want to be terribly preachy, but I wanted to make a statement that abuse isn't condoned, isn't sexy, and isn't something that goes away easily. I, too, wish that Muggle women had access to more effective tools to combat their residual distress... perhaps in time.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the story. I appreciate it.
[Report This]Date: 11/09/2005 02:43 am Title: Everlasting Nights II
I've read this story over and over. I love it. I've yet to dislike anything you've written. Thanks for the great stories.
Author's Response: Awww! jennyjo, this is such a wonderful compliment. Thank you, thank you for telling me so.
[Report This]Date: 10/30/2005 02:43 am Title: Everlasting Nights II
*Whoop!!* Found you on another site!! Not that I'm stalking you... more like taking an intense joy in your stories. Very well thought out and well done. Read it in one sitting, as is my wont, and enjoyed the whole bit, even when I thought the tow-headed imbecile was going to much the whole business up. Wonderful job! GG
p.s. By the way... I love your house elves! Winken, Blinken and Nod--how appropriate for nursery elves.
Author's Response: GG, how kind of you to leave me a review. It always makes my day to know that you've enjoyed one of my stories. Thank you, thank you... and I particularly got a kick out of naming Draco's house-elves. It just seemed like the sort of thing a pure-blooded parent would do for their pampered child.
[Report This]Date: 09/19/2005 12:56 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
I was feeling a little melancholy and decided to re-read something romantic to cheer me up. This story was just as sweet the second time around. I was surprised at how well it survived HBP, in spirit if not in details. A kinder, gentler Draco seems more plausible to me now than it did after OotP. Anyway, it’s a sweet story and I’m glad I read it again.
Author's Response: winna, this is such a wonderful review. That it cheered you up makes my day... that you've read it again makes my week. I agree with you about Draco after HBP... he's entirely redeemable at this point in canon. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it on a repeat.
[Report This]Date: 09/06/2005 08:22 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
I really enjoyed this story. Who would have thought....
Author's Response: I'm glad to know you enjoyed the story... even if you didn't anticipate doing so. Thanks for the review.
[Report This]Date: 08/28/2005 01:09 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
This is what - my third/fourth? time reading this? It always hits me on my 'I'M A SAP' button and reminds me of all the fun I had reading DM/HG when I first started reading fanfiction.
This is one of my ALL time favourite fics. It wins hands down because it's as close to realistic-fluff as it gets.
Honestly, words cannot express how much I love 'Complexities', I'd print it out if I could but then I'd risk having my sister wander in, pick up something that looks to be about Harry Potter and be shocked to her toes and maybe also be henceforth and forthwith mired in the comfortable quicksand of fanfiction. LOL!
Thanks again. You er.... TOTALLY ROCK! *shout is hastily terminated to regain dignity*
And what of That SS/HG story we've all been waiting for? No pressure! ;)
Author's Response: You know, spitfirecrackre, the fact that you've read this story more than once is one of the best compliments you could have given me! Thank you, thank you. I've got one of those "I'M A SAP" buttons as well, and I know exactly what you mean.
If it's any consolation, I understand about your sister... my brother cannot read anything I've written if it includes erotica (now, my mother on the other hand...)
As to that other story, well I've just finished the next chapter and it's on its way to the beta-shop. I'll be posting as soon as SnarkyWench has a chance to give it a look.
[Report This]Date: 08/26/2005 10:52 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
I really enjoyed this story. Usually I'm a Hermione/Snape shipper, but I loved this pairing. Perhaps you should consider a sequal or an epilogue to include Snape's dinner. I'd love to read it.
Mum
Author's Response: Hey, Mum. Thank you for the lovely praise. I'm usually a Hermione/Snape shipper as well, but I think Draco has such potential for an equal relationship with Hermione. I've thought of a sequel... and it would be exactly Snape's dinner... the title would have to be "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" Thank you, again for the lovely feedback.
[Report This]Date: 06/12/2005 11:59 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
I love your story. I've read your other works on Ashwinder. You are an amazing writer. I can't wait to see what else you have in your quill.
Author's Response: Why thank you so very much, mugglemom. The fact that you've hunted this up after reading something else I've written is so very, very gratifying. I'm delighted you enjoyed it.
[Report This]Date: 06/12/2005 02:50 am Title: Everlasting Nights II
I really would have loved to see Severus visit, but all in all this is the first HG/DM I really enjoyed.
Cheers Moepi
AKA Michèle
Author's Response: If I write an epilogue... which may happen still... it will be entitled "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? and it will be with Severus' finally coming to the Manor to see the renovations. Michele, the fact that this is the first DM/HG that you've liked, I'm really honored. Thank you.
[Report This]Date: 06/12/2005 01:25 am Title: Delayed Reactions
phew
Author's Response: Moepi, you made me smile with this comment. Thanks.
[Report This]Date: 06/12/2005 01:01 am Title: The Cusp
gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Author's Response: It's not really a cliffhanger... really.
[Report This]Date: 05/30/2005 07:28 am Title: Everlasting Nights II
Ah, very nice end. I liked the tension you built between them lasting right to the dying stages; they were sure, but not; it really worked well.
I thought I'd break the story up into reading sessions, but just had to keep going (OK, wanting to see how much more of a twit Draco could be. LOL.) The house reno was well done as a means to bring them together - as well as giving us gorgeous descriptions of the decor! All wonderful.
Author's Response: Thank you very much, Whimsy. You are, as always, a perceptive reader. I thought the idea of their restoring the Manor was a good bonding idea... it also helps to make it her home. Your reviews have been most welcome to return home to (I've been OOT for a week).
[Report This]Date: 05/30/2005 06:13 am Title: The Cusp
We've had super-sensitive Draco and now he's neanderthal man?? Curious. I thought he would have figured it out. Damn, she needs to run back to Severus now. What, wrong archive? Oh. LOL.
Author's Response: LOL, Whimsy. He got it, but then his years long indoctrination into pureblooded arrogance kicked in. I think it's the testosterone poisoning! I'm delighted that you still enjoy it.
[Report This]Date: 05/30/2005 05:29 am Title: Justice Prevails
Snape the matchmaker - my goodness! That is dumbledore in the making. V amusing!
Author's Response: I'm so delighted you enjoyed this. I found the idea of Snape matchmaking really out of character... but not.
[Report This]Date: 05/30/2005 04:41 am Title: Unexpected Tenderness
This story is wonderful and brilliantly written as always! I'm reading the whole thing but couldn't wait to give at least one review before the end! You know, I'm rooting for SS but, of course, I realise it's in vain. LOL. I just can't help myself...
Author's Response: Whimsy, I know just exactly what you mean... it was a bit difficult not to make Snape the hero... but I've grown rather fond of my version of Draco. Thank you for letting me know that you've enjoyed it so far!
[Report This]Date: 05/21/2005 08:15 am Title: Everlasting Nights II
wow *bows in silent admiration. Everything a story should be, dramatic, exciting, romantic, sexy, engaging and absolutely fantastic! As usual Bamba you have set the standard for brilliance, but seriously cap sleeves, always a fashion mistake!
Author's Response: Hey! I like cap sleeves! I had a wonderful, elegant friend who was a ballerina and she always said that cap sleeves were the most flattering of sleeve styles... which is why I wrote it. In any event, I thank you for your glorious, wonderful, magnificent, terrific, marvelous accolades! I love reading your reviews -- they're effervescent!
[Report This]Date: 05/20/2005 09:09 pm Title: The Cusp
argh damn all arrogant, insensitive and closed off purebloods, actually make that damn all arrogant, insensitive and closed off men! i know i know she rejected him in his sanctum sanctorium but honestly she was almost raped, show a little understanding draco! and then she apologises, honestly keep a firm hand on the wheel, girl. well after my relationship advice to the fictional couple i guess i should compliment the author, genius that you are i'm sure you can articulate the effusive praise i'm sending you far better than i. all i can say is wow
Author's Response: freewomble... I quite enjoyed your short rant against, insensitive, arrogant and closed off... wizards, purebloods, Muggles, and... oh, yes, men. Sigh. I think they really need to be whipped into shape. And, in this case, Hermione is just the witch to do it! Thanks, again and again, for your lovely praise.
[Report This]Date: 05/19/2005 11:18 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
I really enjoyed this fic. It's the first HG/DM fic i've read and makes me want to read more.
Author's Response: This is a great compliment, jennyjo. I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much, and I hope that you read some of the other wonderful Draco/Hermione stories out there.
[Report This]Date: 05/18/2005 11:54 am Title: Unexpected Tenderness
Dammit i'm running out of positive adjectives, wheres my thesaurus? Delightful as ever i'm enamoured with all the protective men in this chapter, so sweet! love love love this story
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you, freewomble. You don't have to find a thesaurus... I'm quite delighted with the adjectives you've chosen to use. I'm so happy you're enjoying it.
[Report This]Date: 05/18/2005 08:12 am Title: Obsessive Need
wow emotional and extraordinary chapter. I'm glad Ron and Harry have made an appearance you can't really have a Hermione based story without them. Thos chap has been written so well the changes in points of view and innovative additions to JK's spell world make it absolutely incredible. I also love that everyone but Hermione and Draco has realised he's crazy about her(well excepting Harry and Ron but when have they noticed anything). You've managed to create a knowledge of the final battle in the story without going into detail so brilliant back story as usual. You'll probbaly be getting quite a few reviews from me over the next few days as i'm going through this story for the first time and can't help but comment!
Author's Response: freewomble, I'm looking forward to seeing what you enjoy (or don't) about the story. Yes, Ron and Harry needed to be here... somewhere... and I wanted to see them as adults. This version of Ron's more hot-tempered than my other versions, but he's not here for very long. Thank you so much for the compliment about the final battle (my teenaged sons would like to take all the credit for my warfare imagination... but it's really my Dad's love of Samurai films that did it!). I look forward to your next, and thank you very much.
[Report This]Date: 05/17/2005 10:16 pm Title: Entrenched Encounters
Amazing, brilliant, wonderful but i don't really need to say that do i, you know that i'm a devoted fangirl. I was just browsing the site when i saw a favourite author's name and it really made my day (or night as the case may be). I'm so glad you've ventured into hg/dm territory it's not my favourite pairing (can you guess what is) but i still love it. As usual this story flows extremely well and the opening chapter managines to be engaging and eventful without seeming rushed. I love the idea of Hermione as unconsciously attractive (and especially as a bit of a femstud) i never really saw her as the femme fatale type this is so realistic. Draco has managed to stay plausible and this is in part to the years that have passed, so much can change so that almost anything becomes viable. Well done for the introduction of minor characters, such as Smith, fascinating as always. Well i could go on all night but i've already started to ramble so i shall leave you with a thousand Bravos. Congratulations on an excellent story.
Author's Response: freewomble, how nice of you to read my d/hr venture. I agree with you that Draco has the advantage of time away from school and his parents to have tempered his dogma. I hope you enjoy the little journey and thank you so much for the wonderful review... as always.
[Report This]Date: 05/10/2005 09:17 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
i really liked this story and i was intrigued right from the beginning and rea tdidn't want it to end. The characters and circumstances all seem very logical and plausible but i doubt that Rowling would ever publish it as it's not really suitable for 5 year olds. i wonderful story and a great insight into human emotion. AWESOME!!!
Author's Response: Thank you very much, shuriken. I appreciate your kind words and am so happy to know that you found the characters and setting believable.
[Report This]Date: 04/30/2005 12:44 am Title: Obsessive Need
That was intense! I love this chapter, the writing, the characterization, the imagery, it's all great. I wish I could do half as well. I had put this story on my favorites list after reading the first chapter and just got back to it, I think I'll have to finish it tonight.
Author's Response: I'm honored that you liked it so much after the first chapter, thank you. I look forward to hearing what you think as you go... or at the end. Thank you very much for letting me know that you thought the chapter was viscreal and immediate. It's a great compliment.
[Report This]Date: 04/28/2005 10:56 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
First, I really enjoyed the story. I didn't even realize how late it was until after I finished reading it. (It was too late to review!)
Second, this story may change my perception of DM/HG. I was really impressed how you made Draco more likely to be interested in the person who used to be his least favorite 'Muggleborn'. The nice thing about your story was I could potentially see all of this happening in some sort of spin off from JK's work. All the characters were extremely recognizable based on Canon.
Third, my only issue was the subplot(or maybe it was the real plot but I'm a sucker for romance) with Smith. It came off as very sudden and I think was the weakest part of the story.
Overall I LOVED the story and am not saying it was weak at all. It is off the same high standard that I'm growing to expect from your stories no matter which archive you post at.
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Green Giraffe, this is a lovely, comprehensive review and, first of all, I thank you for taking the time to give me your opinion I appreciate all the kind things you've said about the story and my writing. Your comment about the Smith event is something I shall have to think about at greater length, but it was essentially a device to use within a romance rather than the plot itself. I hadn't really planned for the story to revolve solely about the sexual assault, simply because it would have taken far longer, and been a much darker story, than I'd planned. Truthfully, when I first started the piece I'd planned it to be a short 40 - 60 page short story... it grew exponentially and I wanted to do the characters justice. As it was, I ended up taking two months off from The Summoning which was clamoring in my mind to get back to work. Again, thank you for the review.
[Report This]Date: 04/25/2005 04:58 pm Title: Everlasting Nights II
This story is the most realistic Dramione I've ever read, and trust me, I have read a LOT of them. This takes the cake in my opinion, the detail was intricate, and the plot...totally believable. Congratulations for a story well written!!!
Author's Response: CLee, thank you so much for such a very nice compliment. I'm thrilled that you found it believable, and enjoyable. It was my first attempt at Draco/Hermione and I grew rather fond of them in the process of writing it.