04/15/06
Hey all!
I'm a recent college graduate with a great job and an even better hobby - writing Dramione fanfiction! I pretty much write that pairing exclusively, not counting side pairings, of course. I find the chemistry and tension between both Draco and Hermione absolutely intoxicating and there's a lot to work with as far as plot and character go. I love love love the canon pairings (JKR can do no wrong!) but she already wrote them so well that I feel like anything I try to do will fall short. :)
Likes: Kittens, puppies, Johnny Depp, movies, music (rock, alternative, pop, and electronic), musicals, Glee, writing, reading, laughing, baking, and being surrounded by awesome.
Dislikes: Clowns, centipedes, ants, guns, boring-ness-ism.
"The Reminder" was my first HP fanfic attempt. I'm quite fond of it.
"An Aversion to Change" was my second. I love this one, too, and it's pretty darn successful.
"The Resilient" is the sequel to "Aversion." It is completely written and, recently, fully posted. The banner is by the super-awesome CoolCatElly!
(link here: http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/CoolCatElly/Theresilient2-1.jpg)
I have a few other ideas that I'm working on, but nothing that will be posted (or even finished...) before "The Resilient" is done.
I am also kicking around the idea of an original fiction, but it will be eons before that even gets close to being interesting to anyone but me. :)
I love reviews (like every author), so you should probably leave one! :)
Enjoy, and thanks for reading!!
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The Unseemly Proposal by sparx
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •
Summary: The reign of Voldermort comes to an end, and with it ends the prestige and power Lucius Malfoy once had in the Wizarding World. In order to regain the respect of his fellow wizards and to make them believe that he has turned over a new leaf (which he actually hasn't) and has graciously accepted muggles and Mudbloods, Lucius asks Hermione, a Mudblood, to marry his son, Draco, a pure-blood. Obviously, they both refuse, but Lucius isn't going to give up easily. After all, he wants his status back. He still has a few tricks up his sleeve and is determined to play match-maker. What happens next is a series of events that serve only to bring Hermione and Draco closer, both literally and figuratively speaking. Read to find out how this one unseemly proposal causes absolute chaos in their lives! THIS STORY IS NOT HBP and DH COMPATIBLE! Hey all! Check out my personal info for the expected date of the next update. =)
Date: 08/30/07 Title: Chapter 37: Chapter 37- Making Sense of It All
I've said it many times and I'll say it again, you have Draco and Hermione pegged. Your characterization is great and the dialog between them is amazing!!
Love the story, can't wait for next chapter. Best wishes!!
Date: 10/25/06 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33- More Rumors
Aaaaaabout time!! And simultaneously aaaaaaaaaamazing!!!
I loved every minute of this chapter! You write Draco and Hermione so well; both are intensely witty and sarcastic, just like they should be.
Ha, the portraits noticed a bit of an attraction between the two. But the question here is: do they notice it? My guess - not yet. But they will. The tactful way Draco avoided mentioning Hermione's looks gave a ton away about him.
And stupid Pansy!! Ron's going to get all jealous and mean and it's going to be terrible for Hermione. Although, then again, this is quite a plot point because it will give her an excuse to 'cry on Draco's shoulder', as it were. And I know we all want to see that happen.
Love it soooo much!
Date: 06/25/07 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36- Feelings
Ho snap, I do NOT like Pansy's little plan. It's probably some sort of counter-spell that'll undo the love knot or something. Eh, just postulating, but it's a possibility.
Oh, and the kiss scene between Draco and Hermione? One word: HOT.
Good job!!
Date: 05/10/07 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 35- Break-Times
Ah, that was cute. I always love doing that - planning out my future. Although I've never had the privelege to do it with one so delectable as Draco...::drools::
Ahem...anyways, you're characterization is pretty good. I like your dialogue. It's airy and light, but fitting of both characters. Good job!
Date: 11/05/07 Title: Chapter 38: Chapter 38- Pushing the Right Buttons
What?? What!! What happened???!! Oh, that is a nasty way to end a chapter...What a cliffie!!
Good job so far. Harry and Ron seem a little OOC, agreeing to go along with Pansy's idea and all. I doubt they would allow her to take control so easily. But, desperate times call for desperate measures.
I'm happy that Hermione hit Draco. The git deserved it - lying like that to her. He just needs to get over himself and start realizing the truth! So frustrating.
Anyways, good job!!
Date: 12/23/06 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34- Revelations
Mm, interesting chapter. I'm glad we finally found out where Draco was during the war - clears up a fuzzy area.
And it was so cute how Draco protected her! Aww. I love how their relationship is progressing. It seems so natural!
Great job! Hope you keep updating and have a happy holiday!
A Thousand Words by annie
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: For the rest of the Ministry, the interdepartmental challenge was merely a failed attempt to restore trust between workers. But for Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, it was the catalyst for an unexpected relationship built on passionate letters, concealed identities, and secret meetings – and the beginning of an end that neither of them could ever have imagined possible, not even in their wildest dreams.
Post-war. Based somewhat on the story of the Phantom of the Opera. Also contains R/Hr, so don't read if you can't stomach that ship.
Status: Complete. Thanks for reading, everyone!
Date: 07/27/07 Title: Chapter 35: Epilogue Part Two: Passing Bells and Sculpted Angels
Wow, I really enjoyed this story. It was a great idea to combine Leroux's classic tale with JKR's modern one. I wish I had thought of it first! You did the job extremely well, though. Your writing was great, your vocabulary top notch, and the plot was pretty captivating.
I have mixed feelings about the ending, but it's not a bad thing. You've just hit so close to the "Phantom" play (and movie...) that I find myself returning to the age-old debate: did she make the right choice? I, personally, have always thought she should have gone with the Phantom, but I've a more romantic than sensible mind, so perhaps that's to be expected. A part of me always wonders what would have happened if Christine/Hermione had chosen otherwise (and I guess I'll find out...I'm going to read the alternate epilogue, just for giggles). But alas, not everything can have a 'happily ever after'.
And one question: Was it Draco who killed Ron and Hermione? I thought that was a great touch at the end, by the way. Turning Draco into a werewolf so he could have some coping mechanism to deal with all of his pain was a stroke of brilliance, and the foreshadowing you did when he was talking to Noah was really well placed.
Anyways, you've successfully managed to combine two of my favorite stories which is no easy feat. Great job!!
My Name is Draco Malfoy... I Think by mooncalf
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: The whole wizarding world is in uproar after the death of Dumbledore. All Death Eaters have a price on their heads. During these troubled times Hermione finds Draco Malfoy practically on her doorstep- with no memory of who he is or what he's done. Why is he there? Why does he wake screaming every night? And how can she deal with a Malfoy who regards her as his best friend... or maybe more?
Date: 06/14/08 Title: Chapter 13: Nightmare
Ah, I'm really enjoying this story. You totally have me on edge with the little snippets of "nice" Draco coming through the bad. I like Hermione's internal struggle (you write it well) and am really miffed about her losing those letters!! One is for her, obviously, and I think the other might be for his "prat" self.
I can totally see you being able to spin a tragic ending to this story: one where Draco remains his vile self, Hermione's still caught up in what might have, but both go their separate ways. Then she finds the letter, reads the one to herself, sends Draco the one he wrote, and then it just ends: bittersweet and evocative and utterly awful because it leaves your readers craving more.
But that's just a theory. I'm positive that whatever you have planned is going to be amazing. :)
Awesome job; try to update soon!
Forever and Always by darkwing731
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary:
The day Draco Malfoy returns to Hogwarts, the student body succumbs to the vicious rumors like starving wolves to a piece of meat. Murders, speculation, and confirmed lies only invigorate the malicious boy who had undergone a disturbing transformation. However, no one premeditated Malfoy's fierce desire to be left alone, nor the rancorous, omnipotent attacks that accompanied it. But what rattled them all was the fact that Hermione Granger, more logical and cunning than the rest, would have the audacity to stand up to him.
Hermione Granger did not expect herself to become a detective; a turbulent relationship with Ron, and the figure of Voldemort hovering over the castle, they are the least of her troubles as Malfoy's fatal depression puts everything on the line. Through the visions of a shattered family and the desperate attempts to keep it together, the epiphany that only she can help Malfoy unlocks a traumatizing, unexpected event that no one could've predicted. Discovering she isn’t the only genius on the planet, the ever-looming horcruxes throw her into a mess that she must fix before her life, and everyone else's... is destroyed.
Note: This starts off with a Ron/Hermione ship that lasts a long time; if you can't stomach that ship, don't read it!
BANNER IN BIO!!!
Date: 10/14/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chances
Okay, this story is absolutely terrfying.
But I can't stop reading it.
Good job.
Date: 10/14/07 Title: Chapter 8: Make Me Wild
Very interesting!! I like your plot, the detail, and your characterization. Some of your dialog needs a bit of refinement - just shaping, basically, but it's nothing huge to fret over.
I'm honestly surprised that Hermione and Ron haven't broken up yet. And what's going to happen with Voldemort-possessed Harry? And how come Ginny hasn't noticed yet? I mean, she's his girlfriend and closest to him, so you'd think she'd notice. Unless that possession only manifests itself in front of Hermione, in which case I'd have to ask the question: why?
And I really am yearning to know Draco's whole story...He's such a pitiful creature...
Date: 10/14/07 Title: Chapter 1: September First
Absolutely *fabulous* description of Malfoy!! Just fabulous! I could see every detail. Great job!
Second Chance by WebSpinner
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Hermione has just lost the love of her life in the Final Battle. To cope her parents send her off to France for a second chance. There she runs into someone she never thought she'd see again whose looking for a second chance too.
Date: 05/30/06 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 - Chance Encounter
Gasp!! Who is the figure over Hermione's shoulder?!
You gave a lot of good hints about Draco. None that I've been able to piece together yet, but of course, that's your job! I'm excited to see what twist you'll take next!
Date: 05/19/06 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - A Glimpse
Good story so far. I like where it's going.
My only suggestion is be careful about how you hook up Hermione and Draco. She just lost the man she was going to marry and will have some major issues if she moves on too fast. It seems like you have it under control, but just be careful.
Date: 03/03/07 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - Unexpected Visitors
As much as I hate to admit it, Hermione deserved to be thrown out. She was impulsive and assuming. And now there will be this lovely tension in the air when they next meet.
But Harry and Ginny will cause problems...There's no doubt that they'll recognize Draco and probably try to do something about it. Hm, I see a big issue brewing...Hermione's going to have to hide him somehow.
Well, it's a good story, but it's a pity we'll have to wait so long for an update!!
Author's Response: Too true...maybe I\'ll have some more action to come!
Date: 10/27/06 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 - Civil?
Hm, interesting. Everything is slowly unfolding. Good job.
Date: 01/31/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - Unexpected Exchanges
Witness protection, eh? Well, makes sense, I'll give you that much. But why is he so contrite? Even if he has changed, I think that his hatred for Hermione was real.
And who's at the door?? Ah!
Good job, although faaar too long between updates, that's for sure! :)
Date: 10/03/09 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Trust Between Enemies
Ugh, evil cliffie. Update soon!
Date: 09/21/06 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - So Many Questions
Hm, Draco seems to really be shying away from all things magical. But why? Surely magical books would do him no harm. Or am I just overnanalyzing his hesitence to go into the wizarding part of the store.
Good chapter. Try and update quickly!
Date: 07/12/06 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - Biting Words
Ha, Malfoy is a waiter. He must really be serious about this going into hiding thing, because I definitely could not see him serving muggles voluntarily for kicks.
It sucks that he had to find out about his parents that way, but good for your story.
I'm interested to see where the plot is going to progress from here. Keep up the good work!
Journey On Water by SK witch
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: After the downfall of Voldemort, Hermione decides to take a break and return to the Muggle world. Deciding to go on a Muggle cruise, Hermione realizes that it was the biggest mistake of her life. Now, she's stuck on a boat with her worst enemy. Fights and bickering continue to take place between them and maybe a little something else too...
Hermione makes new friends and meets up with an old friend, Jessie: an arrogant girl who treats Hermione like dirt and desperately tries to seek Draco's attention. (Slightly AU)
Thanks to some of my awesome readers, this story has been translated into Chinese and Vietnamese. For information on how you can see the translated version, please check my profile!
Status: Working on chapter 26. In the meantime, you can have a look at my new one-shot, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang!
Please note that the date of my last update is incorrect. Apparently there are some glitches in the system regarding to this. Chapter 25 was updated on the 7/09/09!
Nominated for a Quicksilver Quill award in the Non-Canon Romance category
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Date: 07/27/06 Title: Chapter 12: Confessions and Realizations
Ah! The witch is probably Violet. I was actually thinking that from the beginning, but I wasn't sure what gave me the clue. Or, the witch could be Jessie and they could end up doing some fantastic wizard's duel or something in the end.
Anyways, I like your story. The plot-line is pretty good. I also like how their relationship is slowly progressing; it's more realistic. I just wonder what will be the force that brings them together at last!
Great job!
Author's Response: Aha! Well you\'ll see who it is soon! Oh yea..i wanted it to progress slowly..seems more real, huh? ANd plus..you get more chapters if things are slow..=)