Interesting, should be a good story. Moody is very OOC though.
Author's Response: Thanks, Haystacks. Sorry about Moody. This was my first attempt using him. As of right now, he's not making a return appearance, so that shouldn't affect your enjoyment of the story. If you want to send me further email about it, I'm open to discussion on it.
so good! can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Thanks. I should have more up by the end of the week.
Omg Ron appeared in such a moment... I was feeling just as frustrated as Lucius and Hermione must habe been ;)
Btw I never liked 'good, gentle, caring Lucius' very much, but you've created him so well, with this little mentions about his still manipulative site... I really love your story:) Looking forward for another chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks, zen. I've always seen Lucius as a bit of schemer and I think he's always looking out for number one, himself. I don't know if he would be happy if he wasn't scheming something. LOL...It was really mean of me to have Ron show up, wasn't it? Actually, the muses were spurred on last night with a discussion with one of my friends and this was a perfect plot twist.
Wow!This is getting good. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks, kanoni. This one is real fun to write. There will be an update next week. :)
Oh, how frustrating! Damn Ron! Hmmm... now where could Hermione be sneaking off to, I wonder?
I can't wait till the next chapter!
Author's Response: Yeah, I wonder where she could be sneaking off to. ;) Ron's being himself and it's going to cause problems.
OOOH!!! Such a kick in arse to have Ron show up! I could almost FEEL their frustration! I am sooo looking forward to your next update!!!
Author's Response: Isn't it a kick in the arse? The muses made me do it.
Oh, I look forward to what is going to happen next... will Hermione find the note to early? What does the note say? Will there be any further intimate contact anytime soon? And so many more question - that only the next chapter and the ones there after can answer.... please update soon!
Author's Response: Glad to see that I've sucked you in.
Lucius and his seduction of Hermione is fascinating to read. Lucius is calculating and cunning, Slytherin traits that work well with what the book gives us. Hermione's dream/fantasy of Lucius was amusing and it gave a sense of how well the seduction is working.
Author's Response: Thanks, MistressBelladonna. :) Thank you for mentioning Hermione's dream. It made me wish that I have read the classic romance novels and could have done better, but I think it's exactly the sort of thing her emotional side would do....I'm glad you love the cunning and calculating Lucius planning the seduction. :)
No, I actually did mean Snape. I think Lucius will work to bring down the Dork Lard, but I'm afraid Snape is going to end up being a true Death Eater. Even know this is Pureblood, I still like the ex-Potions master formerly known as Prince. :-)
~Lisa
Author's Response: I like the 'Dork Lard' comment, conscious or not. LOL ...As for Snape, time will tell what side he really falls on. I do have a soft spot for him too, and I'm not sure I could do something really bad to him. :)
I love sneaky, manipulative Slytherin men and your writing Lucius terrifically!
~Lisa
Author's Response: Thanks, Lisa. I really love those sneaky Slytherin men, too. And I've always thought that Lucius would be incredibly manipulative to have avoided prison last time. He's so much fun to write and there's not much of him in canon so I can have some fun with him. :)
~Jean
A very good start to your story here, though I am afraid it makes Snape into a bad guy. I'm quite liking this!
~Lisa
Author's Response: Thanks, Lisa. Though did you mean Lucius? I haven't mentioned Snape once. Though, I would really love to have Snape available. I think that Lucius would love to have someone to whom he could gloat about his plan. :)
wonderful story. I find it VERY entertaining. the way Hermione argues with herself is fantastic. wonder what Lucius has planned next...
Can't wait for the next chapter,
Mimmy
Author's Response: Thanks, Mimmy. I'm really glad people have liked the arguing. It's a new element for me to use in fic and I was afraid it sounded better to me that it would to others. :) Hopefully new stuff will be up on a weekly basis. Chapter 4 needs a bit of a tweak after a new idea I got driving into work today. I have either 6 or 7 chapters written. Depends on how much of the latter is material cut from elsewhere that isn't going to make it back in.
OOOO That Lucius, he's just plain sneaky! Do you think he might eventually get snagged in his own net? I hope so, there's nothing better than seeing a plan backfire on a devious Slytherin. Am a little suprised HG is taking being at Malfoy Manor in her stride..I would've thought she would suggest taking the books with her back to headquarters. *shrugs* But it works.
What's going to happen with the pair when Hogwarts goes back in session? It's not like ol' Luci' can just stroll about as a school governor anymore, what with still being ment to be in Azkaban and all.
I can't wait to see more of the story, I simply love that it was updated the day after I reviewed (lol) Keep 'em comming I say!
Alicia xox
Author's Response: Thanks Alicia. I really like sneaky Lucius, I think it's a Slytherin hallmakr. :) As for his plan backfiring, you'll see.
AWESOME!!!! Tee hee! The voice in her head is hilarious! He is actually pretty smitten with her, huh? She is actually falling pretty hard herself, even if she doesn't realize it yet! I loved it. Looking forward to future updates!
Author's Response: Thanks, ShilohDarke. I love the voice in her head, too. I've never really used a comic device before and I'm glad it's working out well. I can totally see someone like her that prizes intellect and logic needing her emotional side to take on a personality of it's own. :)...As for Lucius, I don't think he knows what it is. Remember, he's a guy that spent about a year in Azkaban and then another 6 months under house arrest. He's got to be pretty darn horny by now. LOL
This is getting to be really good! Looking forward to reading the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks, kanoni. I'm shooting for updates at least once a week. Some may come sooner, but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself as the muses keep having some stupendous ideas that involve massive rewrites. Actually, getting the story up would help on the massive rewrites. LOL
wow. I'D jump Lucius at this point!!! *phew*. Hermione is a stronger gal than I am! Vey sexy. I have the oh-so-hot Jason Issacs visualized for this, so you get three meows. ;D
Author's Response: Thanks, lemonade8. It doesn't hurt envisioning Jason Isaacs, does it? LOL I know that's my inspiration. ;)...Ah, as for Hermione, remember, she still thinks he hates Muggle-borns.
I'm really loving this story so far, you have a great flare for writing a devious Lucius and I really can't wait to read more.
How long will Lucius be able to keep Hermione in his own territory and suseptable to his further influence? Will someone eventually turn up to see whats going on and throw a spanner in the works?
Also I was wondering if HG had anything going on with RW? No doubt HG's constant inner struggle would cause some grienences there. (I couldn't remember if you'd stated the pair had anything between them or not. *sheepish grin*)
Though I am a fanatical SS/HG shipper I actually don't mind who HG is paired with, so long as it's one of the Slytherins we love to hate.
And as far as I'm concerned there's not enough believable LM/HG fic's out there.
So I think you're doing a smashing job with this one and hope to see more from you really soon, if you keep posting I'll keep reviewing.(when I remember to check, I always forget about the pureblood archive *grins*)
Alicia xox
Author's Response: Thanks, Alicia. Glad you like my devious Lucius. I think he would have to be at least somewhat devious to have gotten off at the end of the first war...As for Ron and Hermione, Lucius has overheard them arguing...As for how long Lucius can keep her on his territory, just keep reading.
Great post, please post again soon. Thanks.
Author's Response: Thanks, wicraven. I've submitted a new chapter, so look for it soon. :)
I like your story! I can't wait to see more! Please update soon!
Author's Response: Thanks, TNgirl. I had the story mapped out, but my muses keep throwing me rewrites. I've submitted Ch 3 and am working on integrating the new plot twist into subsequent chapters.
Wonderful! A simply fantastic read. I love how he got carried away with his daydream. That She is battling with herself over what she wants to think about him. I am quite enjoying this. You are doing a great job!
Author's Response: Thanks, ShilohDarke. The inner monologue argument just struck me as a wonderfully fun thing to do. In some one like her that is generally ruled by logic over emotion, I like the idea that her repressed emotional side would develop it's own personality. :)...I'm glad you liked the daydream. I thought that would be fun, if a bit cruel by tricking people.
Damn ... you had me going for a second there ... then - bamn - it wasn't real ... yet! Please update soon!
Author's Response: Hehehehe. :) Did you like that? I know, it was cruel of me, but I wanted to have somewhat of a plot to this story.
This is really getting good! Looking forward to reading the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks, kanoni. I like this pairing and I'm glad you're enjoying it. :)
I love it so far! I cant wait for the update!
Author's Response: Thanks, lucianya. I think this makes a fun story because on the surface it sounds so unlikely. I'm hoping for weekly updates, work and RL permitting.
Very nice. You make a very crafty Lucius! Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks, Nyx. He is nice and crafty, isn't he? He always struck me as a schemer, especially since he weaseled out of Azkaban once. I also think he can pull of the "nice" act very well and I'm glad you're enjoying that. :)
~Jean
I look forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks. This story has my muses fully engaged right now. They have completely run away with the Hermione/Lucius pairing.