05/05/07
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As of 7/9/2010, I will no longer be posting any fiction here at Mugglenet. I'm still writing, and will finish all of my stories, but, honestly, I'm tired of putting up with this website. All you readers and especially reviewers - you've all been absolutely fantastic, and I hope you'll continue to follow TBW, even if it isn't at this site. I'll still respond to reviews submitted here, and I'll leave these 18 chapters up indefinitely, but that's about as active as I'll be over here. Any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me. My penname s the same everywhere in this fandom, including my yahoo & msn instant messenger screennaes, and on livejournal.
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Those Beautiful Green Eyes. by Aurenna
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Harry Potter, Seeker extraordinaire for the Chudley Canons is retiring at the age of twenty-seven, looking to go back into the world of fighting Dark Wizards. As he is readying to enter into a new career as an Auror, he meets Ginny Weasley in the Leaky Cauldron. What happens when they get back together… overall fluff, right? Maybe not!
Date: 05/13/07 Title: Chapter 1: The Leaky Cauldron.
Hands down the best fic I've read on the site! Can't wait for the next chapter!
Dangerously in Love by Eminence
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Hermione Granger has always loathed Draco Malfoy, and obviously, vice-versa. But as their final year at Hogwarts goes by, can a Dark secret, a Potions assignment, physical attraction, a vacation in Greece, a surge of jealousy, and saved lives bring them together?
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Date: 06/18/07 Title: Chapter 2: The Incident
So far I like what I've read. Your summary is catching, but I think that things need to speed up before readers (myself included) lose interest.
Unintended Desire of the Heart by laceymoibella
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: After Hermione runs into Draco in the corridor, she questions his demeanor. This leads to an unwanted close encounter between them. Hermione sets her sights on trying to figure out what Draco is hiding. Meanwhile, Draco is determined that she not discover what he is up to. Neither one is prepared for the consequences that ensue.
Date: 06/18/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Thoughts of You
not-so-patiently awaiting an update...
Author's Response: My second chapter is in the queue and the third will be off to my beta\'s by the end of the week. If not before.
Opposites Attract: A Draco/Ginny Story by radcliffe4eva
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: Ginny finds an injured Draco, and brings him back to the Burrow. As everyone deals with the horrors of Voldemort and the Death Eaters, she deals with another horror � rising emotions for a certain blonde Slytherin.
Date: 06/18/07 Title: Chapter 1: Falling for You
Just enough intrigue to hook you...can't wait for the update.
Author's Response: Why thank you! I\'ll try to update soon...
Then Somebody Bends by lucilla_pauie
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: -- Now an entry to the Hermione Granger Big Bang: Completion forthcoming in 2011 (no updates 'til then)
Life is so fickle.
Full of bends and surprises. Just when you think everything is settled and quiet, something arises, something that makes you feel what you never dreamed you would feel, and face what you don’t even realize you need to face.And just as unexpectedly, these bends arch to a happy ending...if we tweak them.
Sequel to ‘To Love Life Again’. Let me take you back to Ireland with Andrei and Hermione, but will they stay? Something, somebody, is calling them to England.Andrei becomes Draco Malfoy again. Sparks and verbal sparring fly again. All because of one little girl called Lucie.
Hermione Granger never does anything halfway. And Draco is a Slytherin in touch with his instinct of using all his options for his ends.They understand each other. And with this kind of understanding, comes some confusions and delusions. But just when you seem so certain, then somebody bends...
Date: 11/14/07 Title: Chapter 7: "She glanced this way..."
Your French was fine. And there are no hard feelings for being late in updating. As an author, I know all too well how time gets away from us. You are forgiven.
As always, I loved the chapter. The dynamics you've developed over the course of the story are so sweet and wonderful. I always end up grinning like an idiot at some point during the chapter. Madame La Motte is very well written. I immediately disliked her, as I assume was your intention. She's a character we'll love to hate. Keep up the good work. I love this fic and simply cannot wait for the next update!
Author's Response: I\'m glad about the French, Ruby! And thanks for the review and the fellow-author sympathy! *hugs* I already have the next chapter ready for submission. Just polishing it a bit. Truth to tell, it\'s scary to have such wonderful readers! ^_^
Date: 09/25/07 Title: Chapter 6: "...I didn't see it there before."
Hmm, I like Abraxas. I've never heard that before. Most people assume it's Lucius. Benedetto is good though, it fits Draco just fine :) I loved the chapter. The way you describe their interactions is so sweet. I can't wait to learn more about Lucie and who Narcissa slept with to get that black hair...I bet she's beautiful. Update soon!
Author's Response: LOL! *grabs sides* Oh my Godric, I totally didn\'t predict this reaction! Narcissa sleeping with someone else! Ooh! *giggles* Thanks for the review, Ruby! Wait for the next update, hon! *hugs*
Date: 07/01/08 Title: Chapter 10: ...she didn't shudder at my paw!"
An update! And I finally found time to read it! This is one of those spectacular stories that literally get better with each and every chapter. I'm still really half asleep, otherwise I'd leave you a more detailed and articulate review ;) I can't wait for an update!
Author's Response: Thank you, Ruby! Sorry for the late response and the late update. Hee.
Date: 05/02/08 Title: Chapter 9: "...and when we touched..."
Hurray for updates!! I've missed this story so much :) I love your Draco/Hermione interactions, they're happily romantic, but not sappy - a fine line indeed. I hope you're past your block, and I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you, Ruby! For faithfulness, and for promptness in letting me know I still have readers. *hugs*
Date: 09/17/07 Title: Chapter 1: “There’s something sweet, and almost kind…”
Fabulous! I just found this. I had read (and loved) TLLA, and am so excited that you decided to write a sequel after all. I liked the end of this chapter best.
Author's Response: Thanks, Ruby! I\'m glad you discovered this one, too!
Date: 09/17/07 Title: Chapter 4: "...and so unsure..."
How can you make Draco emotional but not sappy? It's amazing!
Author's Response: Oh, thank you! I was worried about that. That\'s the hardest aspect of Draco to write, isn\'t it?
Date: 09/17/07 Title: Chapter 5: I wonder why..."
'...and his cardiac muscle positively dysfunctional.' Loved it. You've gotten me all excited! I had to take a break in the middle of this chapter. This is already much, much better than TLLA (not that it was bad, mind you - I read it all in one night!). I love how you write. It's like reading a romance novel, only better because the characters are so real! I can't wait for an update :)
Author's Response: *hugs* I\'m glad you like my writing, Ruby. Update submitted! :)
Date: 11/25/07 Title: Chapter 8: ...I thought I saw
AH! *Happy Dance* I loved this chapter. I completely agree with Hermione about Madame LaMott. She's up to something, sneaky little wench. Now, as for the last part, was someone spying on Draco and Hermione? It didnt' confuse me, but I am concerned that Madame LaMott is being even less upfront that we think. I may be totally off base here, though. I loved the scene where they went riding. I rode as a child, and you described it so well. It made me want to go jump on a horse :) You're a genius. Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Hi, my dear Ruby! You know, I\'m getting ashamed now because I haven\'t checked out your own story yet. *sheepish blushing emoticon here* I\'ll sure make time one day to do so.
I\'m glad you danced to this chappie! Oh, hmm, you might want to read it again, because Hermione\'s impression about Eunice La Mott is a little teased. *wink*
As for the last part, it\'s a sneaky author tool, reverting to limited omniscient POV there. I didn\'t want to be in either of their heads (Draco\'s or Hermione\'s), so I had us all watching them instead. Hence, I was given free rein to dangle and not give away their intentions and thoughts. *another wink*Tease by Black Pearl
Rated: Professors •Summary: "Never let him push you too far," they told her.
"Never let him talk you into things you'd never normally do," they whispered to her when she was in doubt.
What happens when one is pushed so far to do the saddest acts... even to prove their own selves wrong?
Date: 07/14/07 Title: Chapter 1: Just Another
I liked it alot. Can't wait for the update!
Date: 08/28/07 Title: Chapter 3: A Feast Indeed
Interesting reactions from Draco. I always like him portrayed as the protective sort. Don't keep us waiting too long, yeah?
RAB and the Brilliant Disguise by Wicked Wench
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: Exactly when did Severus Snape become a Death Eater? Prequel to RAB and the Beginning of the End, this story offers a glimpse into the secret marriage of Severus Snape and Richelle Bowen.
Date: 08/21/07 Title: Chapter 1: RAB and the Brilliant Disguise
I really liked this fic, and I think it's clever to create your own RAB. I'm pretty sure most of the planet figured out that RAB was Regulus Black, but I like where you're taking this :)
Author's Response: Glad you liked it!
Quaffles and Quarrels by sheriden
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Ginny’s right shoulder must have been her lucky one, because when it shatters in a painful collision with two Bludgers, star Chaser Ginny Weasley finds herself as a Reserve player on a Quidditch team in crisis. If that wasn’t bad enough, Draco Malfoy invades her flat, Oliver Wood gets on her nerves, and Harry and Hermione are out to get the axe-murderer who’s out to get her. Could her life get any worse? Apparently, it could. (pre-DH)
Date: 05/28/08 Title: Chapter 1: The Return of the Ferret
I love Draco/Ginny almost more than I love Draco/Hermione and your summary was just too amusing to pass up. The chapter did not disappoint. The whole thing cracked me right up. There were about a dozen lines that I just adored, but this one, I think, was my favourite:Ginny had been in the middle of sticking an imaginary pin into an imaginary cornhusk doll christened Maco Dralfoy when the whistle blew. I don't know why, but it just struck me.
I know it's been a while since you posted this, but are you planning to continue it? This was so, so funny - it would really be a shame to abandon it forever. Regardless, this was amazing! Keep up the great work!
Four Times That Sirius Left Returned by Slian Martreb
Rated: Professors •Summary:
In which Remus must accustom himself to Sirius's constant coming and goings.
Many thanks to Vindictus Viridian for the repeated beta-ing on this!
Date: 11/04/07 Title: Chapter 1: Four Times That Sirius Left Returned
That was lovely.
Author's Response: Thank you
Secret Boxes by megan_lupin
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •
Summary: “Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.”
A late night stroll to clear the mind leads to an unlikely conversation between two friends, where walls that have spent years being built up are suddenly torn down.
Edit: Nominated for "Best Non-Canon Romance" in the 2008 QSQ Awards
Date: 09/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Secret Boxes
Beautiful.
Author's Response: Thank you, La_Rubinita.
~Megan
Almost Perfect Strangers by Holly PhoenixFeather
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: Hermione's life has been very, very difficult since entering the wizarding world. She has spent a great deal of her time fighting Voldemort, but even after the Dark Lord's death, the battle is not over. Hermione continues the Order's work, throwing herself into recovering the prisoners of the Death Eaters to stifle her emotions. But when she sleeps, there is nothing she can do to prevent nightmares from bleeding into her mind. And for some reason, she finds that the only things that can comfort her are the strong arms of a certain Highland Quidditch enthusiast.
Date: 10/20/07 Title: Chapter 1: A Not-So-Unwelcome Intruder
Wonderful. I've never read a Hermione/Oliver fic before. I'm looking forward to the rest of this.