Team AU: 2. "Time is Galleons, little bro, time is Galleons."

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Title: Interpreting Draconis
Team: AU! (YES! We rock!)
Author: dacro
Prompt: 2. "Time is Galleons, little bro, time is Galleons."
Wordcount: 11,043
Rating: R
Warnings: Implied minor character death.
Summary: Draco, the Deaf son of a wealthy businessman, has always had the best of everything, including a habit for rapid signing and a reputation for

Comments

[abusing_sarcasm]

Hey prompt twin! :p

That was absolutely fascinating! The relationship was beautiful and poignant, but the WORLD! The world you created was incredible. I would definitely like to read more in this universe someday... *broad hint* :D

*huggles*

[dacro]

Prompt twin! whaooo! welcome!

The world you created was incredible. I would definitely like to read more in this universe someday... *broad hint* :D

Awwww. Thank you so much. I'm not sure if I'll return to this universe some day, but I never say never. Creative juices sometimes strike when we least expect them! It was a joy to write in a world that I know well, but also a tad scary because I worried about dumping too much information and getting in the way of character development - my true love - but I'm so thrilled that people allowed me to sweep them into this world. For some people, AU is a bad word, but I want to change that! :D

Thanks again for coming over and commenting. You rock (and your fic made me smile so big!) *hugs*

[djin7]

You know how I feel, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the process with this story.

This subject is close to your heart, and it shines through. I love - LOVE - how you point out the way that the Deaf are treated by people who just don't know. I will be acutely aware the next time I meet someone who is deaf, to be sure I look them in the eye and not touch them to get their attentions, or crowd and manhandle them. No wonder Draco acts like he does.

I also love that Harry is intelligent, patient and talented enough for Draco to notice and respect it, particularly with his character being rich and spoiled on top of it all, as well as under duress the whole time! BRAVA!

[dacro]

Thank you for encouraging me to write what I know. I never thought it would translate - and that just goes to show how much I still have to learn on this writer's journey. *hugs*

I love - LOVE - how you point out the way that the Deaf are treated by people who just don't know.Thank you for mentioning that. I really hope it speaks to other readers as well. Most of the time, people living with a disability know how weird their lives/communication styles/coping tactics must look to everyone else, but they're usually the most patient teachers you could ever hope to find because they become the expert. Poor Draco had a hard line to walk in this fic between his family/business life and who he is in the Deaf world, so I don't blame him for the outbursts and frustration. You're right about having reasons behind his behavior

[djin7]

I am always here to encourage!even for the ASS fest. *wince* ILU. Plus you write me Snarry, and I love that, too. PLUS! You are awesomesauce with a cherry on top. *\o/* Frulie!!

[dacro]

*snort*
You made me laugh out loud in the coffee shop and snarf my mocha!
Man, I love you, you crazy woman. I'm so lucky to have so many awesome adoptive sisters who both encourage me and kick my ass!

I will always write snarry for you!

Interpreting Draconis

[catsintheattic]

I instantly liked the atmosphere. During the whole fic, the story never dragged.

The set up also made for a very interesting AU. I can't express this in a better way, but there was a silent quality to the story, because somehow, even the dialogue felt different - maybe just less interrupted than in a story that has two people voicing instead of signing their dialogue. The use of physical sensations in the club was done beautifully.

You also made such a perfect use of the prompt.

Re: Interpreting Draconis

[dacro]

Thanks for your feedback about the flow of the fic. *hugs*

Someone else mentioned a 'quiet/intimate' feel to the dialogue, and that means the world to me. I'm thrilled that came through, and yet I'm glad they were still believable as the Harry and Draco that we know. yay!

I'll admit that I wasn't sure what to do with the prompt when I started. I had a few ideas about using the seasons to portray the passing of time, but then when Draco showed up in the first scene (and I saw how he was dressed for the office) the idea of his watch came to me.

Thanks again for commenting.
(and I was trying to find a cat icon, but I don't seem to have any on this account! *sigh* But here's one of my puppy instead. heh.

Re: Interpreting Draconis

[catsintheattic]

I really liked the watch and the watch business, and the whole aspect of time in this story, with the family motto and Draco always conscious about what to spend his time on.

I also want to add that I liked how you portrayed him as being almost two different persons. It rang so true that someone who is perceived as different will have to put so much effort into convincing all the others that he can run his business just as well. Particularly someone like Draco, who always felt the need to prove himself.

This is your puppy? He is sooo cute with his rubber ducky and his "come play with me"-look! *loves*

Re: Interpreting Draconis

[dacro]

Thank you. Yes, Draco's watch became the perfect way to define Draco's duality, a physical way to show which identity was in the forefront at any given time in the fic. Once Harry showed up, and it became harder for Draco to be 'Draconis', that's when the idea of changing the inscription on the back of the watch came about. I was so thankful for that brainwave. ;)

And you're right, I think part of what sent Draco into a temper was trying to prove himself, while at the same time having to rely on/be dependent on the interpreter for face to face dealings. It's not ideal, but it's the way things are for now, and it can be so frustrating.

Thanks again for all this feedback! *hugs*

pic spam: Yah, that's Shine. He's a lot bigger now, but he still sleeps with stuffies and still is big on the "COME PLAY!" (when he's not napping. heh)

[drusillas_rain]

dacro, this was stunning! I'm actually kind of tearing up at the ending (not easy to do!). Your characterization of Harry and Draco gets to the heart of what I love about the pairing. And all of the details of being either Deaf or an interpreter were a fantastic addition to the story.

♥

[dacro]

Dru! Oh, thank you so much!

Your characterization of Harry and Draco gets to the heart of what I love about the pairing.

You are far too good to me, but I'm so happy you liked this. If it were up to me, there would be no plot to hold back the author - just pages and pages of dialogue. hee. Seriously, though, I've always believed that the characters we love can pretty much be transplanted into any universe as long as we as authors and readers believe in them and are true to the characterizations. This was a dream to write, and was a huge learning experience fore me as well.

Thanks, again, sweetheart! *hugs*

[scarlet_malfoy]

I loved this when I read it on Team AU's board, and I know I will love it even more on my re-read later tonight. As many people have stated, yeah... there were many tears in the caf scene. Just wonderful. =)

[dacro]

*teammate love*
I can't even tell you how much it means to me that you want to read this several times. that's...wow. Thank you so much. *hugs*

(and I cried while writing that part, so I had to take several breaks before the boys got a chance to wash their own faces. *sniff*)