HAPPY H/D HOLIDAYS, ENCHANTED_JAE!

[hd_hols]

Author: penguin474
Recipient: enchanted_jae
Title: Observations
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, mention of Ron/Hermione.
Summary: When his new Auror partner turns out to be Draco Malfoy, Harry isn't pleased, but there are surprises waiting.
Rating: R
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright

Comments

[okydoky]

Really enjoyed this fic! Loved Harry and Draco's stint watching out, and I loved the ending as well :) Harry was lovely, revealing little details about himself, like the basilisk and then the Dursleys, and I loved how Draco reacted to these as well. Oh! And, the Hermione and Draco! Lovely! ♥

[penguin474]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the ending - I was a bit doubtful about that myself...
Somehow Hermione and Draco always end up liking each other very much in my stories if there is any interaction between them at all. :)

[spark_of_chaos]

Wow. First off, I really admire the dreamlike quality of your prose. It was smooth all the way, of course, but some places it almost felt like I would see the scene if I closed my eyes, wrapped in a faint fog, like a memory. The Auror-y parts were very nicely handled, fast-paced and gripping, and detailed without going overboard. The plot was clever and I particularly enoyed how you pulled a one-time canon mention and made it fit so plausibly. The concept of NN was very cool, though I did keep reading it NIN and going wha? for half a second :) I loved the calendula salve and the ensuing neck rub, and really, there were a whole lot of really excellent little moments that made the title really appropriate. I found it so in character for Harry to fall in love with a house and have it speak to him! That was a lovely aside, really. And Veritaserum=love!

I had a great time reading!

[penguin474]

Oh, thank you so much! Dreamlike quality - I quite like that. :) I was nervous about the Auror-y parts, so I'm particularly pleased you liked those!
NIN, hee. :)

[dark0feenix]

Wonderful story! The writing was lovely, things evolved slowly, and it was a pleasure to follow Harry and Draco fall for each other. Thank you!

When Harry had defeated Voldemort, he was at a loss what to do with his life. He had done what he was supposed to do, mission accomplished, and had no idea where to go next. He had talked to people, therapists, advisors, and they had all said the same thing - that everything he'd do from then on would seem anticlimactic.
Not exactly, Harry thinks with a smile, running a finger down Draco's arm. But I suppose it depends on your definition of climax.
:)

[penguin474]

Thank you for commenting - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[snowy_owl_000]

Very nice fic! Thanks for writing...

[penguin474]

Thank you so much!

[motorscooter]

Great story! I really enjoyed the elements of mystery and suspense, and your Hermione was great. And the ending! ♥

[penguin474]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it - and that you liked Hermione! :)