Fic: Prelude to a Hearing for turkeyish

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Title: Prelude to a Hearing
Author: fpb
Recipient: turkeyish
Character(s): Ron, Ginny, Draco, Pansy, Blaise, Theodore
Wordcount: 1313

Comments

[mollywheezy]

I particularly loved the scene with Ron letting the Slytherins know what was up. It shows how much he's matured that he isn't trying to get revenge for childish rivalries, but really wants to help create a fair and just society for all. I also LOLed at the clothing discussion with Draco. Very insightful! ;)

[chthonya]

I can well believe that, even if Draco might be warier now of Dark Arts and Dark Lords, he'd deal with the upheaval by wanting to hold on to his sense of entitlement even more strongly. Hopefully when Nott has secured it for him his friends will be able to knock some sense into him, as they clearly have a better idea of what's what than he does. I loved the suggestion that he (gasp!) ask his House-Elves for advice.

The contrast with Ron is striking - Ron clearly wants nothing to do with the Slytherins, but has been able to move past personal considerations to a more principled stand. Perhaps his experience of being leaned on by the Ministry gave him the motivation to find his own way?

[turkeyish]

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift, dear author. You have a real talent for getting across so much in so few words. I particularly adore your portrayal of Ron's relationship with Ginny, as well as that of Draco's relationship with his fellow Slytherins (and that description of his outfit!) - I do so love me some snark. :)

[lazy_neutrino]

How lovely to see Theo - he's one of my favourite minor characters. And an intelligent Theo, too. I very much liked the byplay between the Slytherins: you present them as ordinary, intelligent (and likeable) people and obviously that's not a side we see too much of in the books...