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Team EWE: 19. A snitch up his sleeve.

Apr 09, 2009 14:30

Title: A Hope in Hell
Team: EWE
Author: aoifene
Prompt: 19. A snitch up his sleeve.
Wordcount: 20,192
Rating: R for sex and violence
Warnings: Draco-centric.
Summary: In the aftermath of war, where extreme justice has led the way to injustice and victory has turned into complacency, Draco Malfoy finds the strength to save himself and a few others along ( Read more... )

r, prompt: 19. snitch up his sleeve, fic, team ewe, round ii

Comments 89

jamie2109 April 9 2009, 13:15:27 UTC

Bah, you kill me with your angst, my dear. How awful to have gone through everything they did to find love and then to have something so fundamental as touch so cruelly snatched away. I am glad you didn't leave the ending ambiguous, their determination to stay together is the perfect ending for this particular story, setting us up for a sequel, yes ( ... )

aoifene April 12 2009, 00:20:48 UTC

Thank you, hon! You were such a big help with this fic. So patient when I cp a scene to you in order to gauge reaction and of course the beta work you had to do. *laughs* I'm so happy you liked Harry! You know how much I whinge about writing him.

The sequel is already in the works.

*winks*

smirking_muse April 9 2009, 14:00:05 UTC

I really liked the way this story began- it was a different sort of twist to have Malfoy be the one to recognize that there were some debts between Harry and his family (instead of the other way around). I also love how very Draco he was when he appeared- it was a delightful banter between the two of them. I found your theory of Occlumency to be very interesting as well- the idea that it is like Patronus was novel to me. It was a really clever thought. The ‘mind violation’ scene was a great turning point, and I think it brought to light several pieces of both their characters- it was incredibly loaded (it was amazing how much was hidden in that little scene). I loved the scenes with Ron- he was so well done and incredibly amusing. Ron is a very fun character to muck around with, isn’t he ( ... )

aoifene April 12 2009, 00:25:18 UTC

I'm delighted you enjoyed it! I have major love for this Draco. He was so fun to right especially since he has such a sharp tongue on him! Harry, too, was also quite spunky and of course, Ron is always hilarious to write :D

I have a major love for UST and angst so I try to temper it with humor. And I'm glad you like the alley scene! :D

Thank you! That means a lot coming from a team mate! A sequel is already in the works *winks* This fic was about finding hope in hell. The sequel will show how they get out of it. :D Thank you for reading!

GO TEAM!

cassie_black12 April 9 2009, 15:57:25 UTC

I'm not a huge fan of ambiguous endings, but that's no reflection on your wonderful story.

I really enjoyed the slow progression of their relationship - and it was great (i think) to see that Draco could be just as much of a noble, selfless Gryffindor when needed!

aoifene April 12 2009, 00:26:24 UTC

*nods* Love can make us all go through with the hardest things. I'm delighted you enjoyed the story. Thank you for reading and commenting!

katkim April 9 2009, 16:27:36 UTC

Great story :) Draco and Harry's voice and reactions really pulled me in. I love especially love Draco in this - what he thinks, what he says and the way he says it <3 And then the curse plot kicks in, which hooked me completely. I thought it was really inventive and extra love for causing UST, which is a kink of mine. I like the boys frustrated *g*

Like others, I thought it ended in a odd place, but I thought the story was more journey than ending, so didn't mind too much. The pacing of relationship and what sparked slight changes in their view of each other was believable and enjoyable (and heartstopping a couple of times! How many times was Draco's life in danger *g*)

My favourite part overall, was the stalker conversation, though, which neatly sums up H/D for me.

Lovely story. I really enjoyed reading it.

aoifene April 12 2009, 00:31:01 UTC

I have a lot of love for this Draco as well. And yay for UST! love. I have a huge massive kink for it so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

YES!!! Oops, sorry. *laughs* This story was more focused on the journey of finding love rather than keeping it (that's what the sequel is for! lol). How the dynamics of Harry and Draco's relationship changed into something more. Heee yes, poor Draco was in danger a lot but good thing he is such a survivor (and he has Harry! lol)

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading and commenting!

oldenuf2nb April 9 2009, 19:23:43 UTC

Oh, my dear. You do know how to write. What a pleasure to read something so beautifully crafted. There were so many moments that stuck out, that seemed to typify this volatile and special relationship that we all love.

"Really?" Potter blinked, looking surprised at winning the argument so easily, before his eyes narrowed in suspicion. "I mean it, Malfoy. You keep a guard on that tongue. You can trade barbs with me all you want but you can't-"

"Offend your little ginger and frizzy sidekicks' delicate sensibilities." Draco cut him off with a wave of his hand as he continued his way out the door. "You're boring when you're this repetitive. See you tomorrow, Potter." Classic h/d exchange. Classic ( ... )

aoifene April 12 2009, 00:43:22 UTC

You have no idea how happy I was that you enjoyed this story. Especially the ending! :) I appreciate your feedback on this so much. You know as a writer we get so head down on things and what we want to say- we sometimes forget who we're saying it too and how we are saying it.

This fic wouldn't have been possible without your constant friendship and support. *hugs you*

Thanks so much, hon! ♥