Just Another Recollection, part four

[mishaphappens]

Title: Just Another Recollection (part 4/4)
Author: Nepenthe (si_ta)
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Genre: Drama (little bit of everything)
Format: Complete
Rating: NC-17 Sex be here
Warnings: Some swearing.
Disclaimer: I don't even own the idea to this one. XD
Summary: Based on 50 First Dates and insane conversations with freaky_zero on MSN. Draco’s short-term memory is

Comments

[rurounihime]

Ohhhhh, absolutely charming! Just what I needed. This is fabulous, as you have heard me say many a time, but there are a few things I just wanted to add...

I love this line: Harry peeked around his drink of pumpkin juice, his head lying on the table, glasses discarded on the wooden top. When he saw Draco, he sucked in his bottom lip and drew his teeth across the flesh repeatedly.

To me, this pinpoints not only the beginnings of whatever confusing feelings Harry and Draco are feeling for each other, but also the depths of Harry's guilt and depression over what he did to Draco. It is so obvious to me that he still blames himself for it, even though Draco has long since forgiven him. Harry with his head on the table... wow. What an image!

I like how Draco keeps thinking How can we be together, How can he love me? And then he enters the kitchen and sees Harry and... knows how. it's perfect. Wonderful contrast. Such a semi-sweet ending to the fic. No easy outs. Just as it should be.

[mishaphappens]

To me, this pinpoints not only the beginnings of whatever confusing feelings Harry and Draco are feeling for each other

I'm so glad you noticed! In fact, I'm so happy how you notice EVERYTHING. You are such an in-depth reader. You peer at every word and know exactly what I'm writing, especially when I don't have to say it. You're just...amazing.

And then he enters the kitchen and sees Harry and... knows how.

God, I just LOVE you. *teary* *hugs*

[rurounihime]

*blushes and scuffs feet* The feeling is mutual, my dear! *hugs back with some smooching too*

[evilkittymeow]

oooo that was lovely! so emotional and such a sweet ending :)

[mishaphappens]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[mishaphappens]

Thank you for leaving a review! I tried to keep the story a little bitter, a little sweet, but trying to show the reader that although Draco is handicapped, they can live and love through it.

Thank you for reading!

[the_raddy]

OOOOOOH. This was your best chapter, most definitely. I can't pick a favorite part...this fic works really well when divided into small vignettes like this. It makes the story sparratic (sp?) like Draco's memories...<3

I like how even though this had a "happy" ending, it's still very bitterweet in tone. Wonderful job!! *loves on you*

[mishaphappens]

Whew. I really didn't think it was that good and that I might have lost what JAR had. I'm so happy you disagree. ^_^

I'm glad you noticed that I tried to make it happy, I tried to let you know that they will get on just fine, and that of course, there will always be those days where things just don't work out. Thank you so much for reading! *loves back*

[the_raddy]

I really didn't think it was that good

BAH I say! The vignette technique made this chapter work so well. It really makes the reader feel like Draco must feel...disconnected, confusion, wonder at what will happen next and where the pensieve will take you...this chapter could very well stand on it's own as a short fic.

...But then we wouldn't have the joy of reading that scandalously yummy lemon in chapter 3, now would we? ;D

in awe and speechless

[lambourngb]

I went away for a while, but now I'm back, and I'm so very pleased to see this complete. You've written two stories now that have touched my heart deeply. This last chapter was just absolutely golden.

I have so many favorite parts, from the first line to the last line. It's was painful and wonderful and I cried through each memory in the Pensive. For a little silly movie to inspire this is really something. I hope you have more insane MSN conversations in the future.

You're a writer capable of such great things, and this story is surely one of them. Thank you.

Re: in awe and speechless

[mishaphappens]

my my, how I just love your reviews. You always make me feel so warm and fuzzy. ^___^

You've written two stories now that have touched my heart deeply.

I'm so glad! The prequel (or whatever it's going to be called) to Classic Stigma is going to be coming out soon, so please look out for that. But I'm so happy that I've pleased you so greatly.

For a little silly movie to inspire this is really something. I hope you have more insane MSN conversations in the future.

I just hope that whatever story I write, you will enjoy them just as much as these first two. ^___^

You're a writer capable of such great things, and this story is surely one of them. Thank you.

No, no. No, thank YOU. You've flattered me way too much, my head might not get through a doorway. Thank you SO much for reading and commenting; that is such a great thing in itself.