Duet 10: rivertempest and lyimee_lisa

[ningloreth]

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Title: Plus One
Author: rivertempest (pinch-hitter)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 7,797
Summary: Initially, Draco just wanted a date to his ex's wedding. He got what he needed

Comments

[zar33n]

I have two words for this.

TOO SHORT.

My goodness did it draw me in. I did not anticipate that kiss in her office and I was surprised and skeptical, but wow, did it turn out hot and made me want more. I really wish there was a continuation to this, it was absolutely brilliant. I liked how you treated Hermione and how you gave Draco a darker side where Bellatrix was concerned. I appreciated that Hermione caught it; as she should since she fell victim to her cruelty, also. I thought the way you wrote his attraction to her and her take charge attitude was perfection. Sometimes I read a Hermione unsure of herself for the majority if the time and think hell no, she knows wassup. So her confidence and her forward attitude reminded me of canon Hermione a lot. Also, I love how in the end, without Hermione seemingly in sight, Draco reigns in his dignity and goes there ready to take everyone on. I think, for me, that made him good enough for her.

Can't gush enough about this. Love love it.

[rivertempest]

Sorry for not answering this sooner!

God, you don't know half of what I cut out of this story to keep it under the required length. Sometimes it's a struggle to write a story, but with the prompts, it was definitely too much plottiness, and too many bunnies to cull from the herd. I'm thrilled you were drawn in from the beginning! I'm also glad you liked the characterizations - I tend to be wary of making either of them too OOC. Hermione definitely knows wassup. ;) I figured she was going to be no-nonsense about the whole thing. And yeah, while Draco was putting all his faith in Hermione, I felt he should be empowered enough after ten years to stand on his own (though not for very long).

Thank you so much, Zar33n! Your comments were lovely and very appreciated!

[ningloreth]

Thank you so much for writing this!

Your story has an unusually grown up tone -- I love the way you've added some bitterness (Lucius's death, Bellatrix's molesting (?) Draco) to the sweet story of a mature and experienced Draco and Hermione finding one another with their heads as well as their hearts.

[rivertempest]

I tend to like writing the older versions of these two - more to work with, both damaged in their own way, makes for better fodder. ;) Thank you for giving me the opportunity to pinch-hit, Nin, and for the wonderful comments!

[dormiensa]

“So you might as well leave, because the Ministry workers were top-notch when they built my office and the entrance doesn’t need you to hold up its frame with your body.”

“Aren’t you just inspiration for a Patronus in the making,”

*swoon* dramione banter at its most brilliant!

i love the fake-becomes-real relationship, the UST, the lovely dates, and the great camaraderie between draco and harry! great job!

[rivertempest]

Mwhahaa, I do love Dramione banter - I think Draco has the ability to snark with her where no other character can do so. And she answers in full force. ;) And I really thought Draco and Harry would at least respect each other, if nothing else.

Thank you for the awesome comments, Dors! *hugs*

[unseen1969]

I Love this! I will hug it and pet it and love it and feed it and call it Dramione.

I have no time to expound - I just wanted you to know that I love every inch of this lovely story. :-d :-D

[rivertempest]

"I will hug him, and squeeze him, and love him and call him George!" LOL

You are all kinds of awesome. And I'm glad you liked the story - I became lost on the London Underground while researching for this fic. THANK YOU!

[kanames_harisen]

Oh, I liked this so much! I thought that Draco and Harry's relationship was very well done - I appreciated that they got along, but that their history still colored how they related to one another.

And I loved Hermione's sharp tongue - she had some wonderfully clever lines. But you balanced that nicely with her softer side and I thought the effect was beautiful.

Thank you for a lovely read!

[rivertempest]

I agree with your assessment of Draco and Harry - their history is so weighted with regret, guilt and other things too numerous to mention, but when it comes down to it, they both know each other's history, and that's a powerful thing when it comes to building a friendship. They respect each other, if nothing else. I think, had Harry allowed himself to really be friends with Draco later in life, they would've been very snarky with each other.

I tried to keep Hermione as much in character as I could, and that included her sharp tongue (because let's face it, she had one in the books and movies). I'm glad you thought she was balanced here.

Thank you for the lovely comments, Kanames_harisen!