[Report This]Date: 08/25/2007 08:58 pm Title: Chapter 1
This is a brilliant slice of Lucius's mind, and a fairly accurate representation of him. I always thought that the character painted by JKR was in complete conflict with himself as Voldie's lackey... great job, and a very 'civilized' way of cutting the fat, so to speak ;).
Author's Response: Thank you! It was both interesting and disturbing to try to see the events through his eyes. I'm so glad you thought the story worked within the context of the original books.
[Report This]Date: 08/19/2007 07:20 pm Title: Chapter 1
I have often felt the incongruity between what a man like Lucius Malfoy would expect in an heir, and the boy that Draco actually is. There is certainly a disconnect there, and you've captured it in a beautifully restrained way. The conversation between Lucius and Narcissa at the end was marvellous - for her to reply like that so casually means that she has been thinking along the same lines! And it was a nice detail that while Draco is blasting plants, Lucius is doing some more metaphorical clearing of brush ;). For a moment, I was worried he was going to kill his own son, there....
Author's Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you found it effective. The way Lucius loves his wife but is willing to use her so ruthlessly - and her understanding and willingness to cooperate - was something very difficult to write. It was chilling to think about.
[Report This]Date: 08/18/2007 02:04 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ah, how delightful! A canon-worthy Lucius, bowed but not broken, and ready to rebuild. That Lucius' grandson's name would be Scorpius fits well with what you have written. And the thought of another Malfoy in the planning, and Narcissa's willingness and readiness to try again for a worthier heir, is just perfect.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm delighted you found the story in character and believable.
I can't say I like or pity Lucius, but having written this, I do feel like I understand him a bit better.
It's actually Draco I feel for, his having been relegated to the "embarrassing son abroad" role. I like the notion that he'd have sent his son to Hogwarts purely out of spite. After all, Scorpius' uncle - the ideal heir - would likely be only a few years older than he, and attending school at the same time.