Oh yes a sister piece with Hermione's POV would be lovely. Is she aware of Lucius' grudging respect? Does she love him or is she using him for his money? It could go either way I think.
This is a fantastic characterization of Lucius, and a great one shot. I have read a lot on the S.S. Evil Genius (as Lucius/Hermione is called on fictionalley.org), but this has to be one of the best.
God, that was depressing. Realistic and well written, but depressing.
Excellent, excellent Lucius here. Calculating in every aspect - I can see his face (OK, so I'm picturing Jason Isaacs in a wig, but still....) while he's mulling this over. Very nice - thank you!
hehe! Good Lucius here. I find myself wishing for the courtship. I wonder which one is truly taking advantage of the other? Maybe she needed his "money" lol... Anyway, good job.
Very, very nice. It's probably what would Lucius think when he gets into that situation. Makes one wonder though, if he's only trying to rationalize and intellectualize what's his feelings are for Hermione? ~_^
this is great. you worked in a lot of emotions in a very short piece. nice work. btw, i like the "Narcissa ran off w/ Snape reference". hehe. keep up the good work.
"Would you like a lesson of war, sir?" actually you again managed to describe Lucius as a man with the best tactic. He is so careful with his needs that it require great respect and no shame at all! maybe one day we all should beg Ms.Rowling to write a book about them. It would be frightfully fascinating!
Just the perfect length. I envy anyone who can convey so much in so few words. The description of the power and control Lucius has over Hermione was so chillingly accurate it turned my stomach. Absolutely true to life for men who are like that and the women who fall unconsciously into relationships with them. Been there, done that. Shiver.
Wow, that was really great and completely believable. I can definitely see Lucius going that route. I'll agree with some of the others, this would be great expanded into a longer story. Either a flashback to the wooing of Hermione or a future fic to show what happens to their relationship.
This is a wonderful example of ratiocination on Lucius' part. I really enjoyed reading his thought processes.
Oh, yes. Cool, slippery Lucius--how very snakelike! Even his passions are calculated. His devotion is not to E-Ville but to the family. One boo-boo -- 'dollar' should be 'Galleon' or maybe 'pound' (would Lucius use Muggle money?) Does Lucius truly have the upper hand? Inquiring minds want to know!
Wow, very Lucius, very nice. I would really like to know whats going on inside Hermione's head. It would be very cool to see things from her perspective and to see if she is as "controled" as Lucius thinks.
Interesting.... well written, and I hope that you continue it for at least another chapter - there is great potential for a long story.