Team AU: 13. Magic is 1% inspiration and 99% incantation.

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Title: Gamble Everything For Love
Team: AU
Author: incognito
Prompt: 13. Magic is 1% inspiration and 99% incantation.
Wordcount: ~10,500
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Implied underage.
Summary: When charged with the task of killing Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy is desperate enough to search for any way out. After stumbling upon information about parallel universes

Comments

[hogwartshoney]

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially the way Draco seemed to know that the 'other' world was the one in which he truly belonged, and oh! Such hope for the future! ;o)
♥

re: Gamble Everything For Love

[vaysh]

What a fascinating and well thought-out parallel universe AU. Really, I have not seen any story which recounted so very insightful the events from HPB from Draco's perspective. You really immersed yourself into his character and stuck so faithfully to the canon events in your re-telling of what the days in Hogwarts, and the finding of the Room of Requirement, must have been like for Draco. Draco's wish - I have to get out of this world - was quite ingeniously phrased to show that in fact it was the Room (that is, Hogwarts itself) which provided that opportunity for him. It's great how in this AU Draco does not bring Death Eaters into Hogwarts, but leaves to comes back as someone who will help Harry to fight against Voldemort. Oh, and it was so sweet to see Harry and Draco as an established (if a bit crazy) couple, and very out and open about it, too. I loved their interactions - and can just imagine what the interactions on the "other side" must have been like). That line of Harry, about this new Draco not being quite as

[elevateyourmind]

I could have stayed in this story forever. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. If you feel like making this about 15 more chapters, feel free!

I particularly loved the way that Harry and Draco could still be so familiar, but with the subtle differences that come with different experiences. And the part where Harry is afraid of a universe with his parents in it? WONDERFUL and so true to character. And then "real" Harry saying to Draco that he'd know him anywhere? *dies*

Thank you!!

[jordanneleigh]

This story was so very beautiful.
Luna knowing about the planet tapestry was great... she's like a seer here all mysterious and then Draco actually listens to her which was amazing.
Draco in here was so very sad, and I liked all the little details. Hermione and Ron weren't friends without Harry, and they sat in Draco's usual seat and Narcissa knew and was so accepting... AND SIRIUS WAS ALIVE *tear*.
Draco going back nearly broke my heart but I like how Harry knew right away what was going on. I'd love to see the other side of this, my mind is already happy and crazy with the implications as they are.
Great job here, I loved this!

[nolagal]

Great story! I loved the parallel world and I'm still sad to think it was a possibility for our boys. But the ending was hopeful without being overdone (which with the buildup was perfectly executed). Really great read!