Fic: This Brilliant, Imperfect Life for Everyone!

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Title: This Brilliant, Imperfect Life
Author: ???
A gift for Everyone!
Rating: G
Length: 3,161
Character(s): Draco Malfoy, Scorpius Malfoy
Warnings: None
Summary: Draco Malfoy takes his young son Christmas shopping.
Author's Notes: My recipient asked for family dynamics with a positive feel. I hope this somewhat non-traditional “positive

Comments

[alley_skywalker]

This is lovely. I like the idea that Draco can be happy with Astoria even if their marriage was based more on friendship and practicality than some sort of crazy romance. These sort of marriages tend to last and be very study. And Scorpius is just adorable <3

[doraeazure]

I'm glad the Draco/Astoria relationship worked for you. I was trying to make it a happy one without being too lovey-dovey, and without making it too stilted or depressing in the alternative. It ended up being harder than I anticpated when I started out. ^_^

Thanks for commenting!

[smallbrownfrog]

I enjoyed this warm little tale. Mystery author, you did a good job creating little Scorpius as a charming but realistic kid. I completely believed this Scorpius and Draco and Astoria, and I wish them a long happy future.

[doraeazure]

Thank you! Scorpius was based on my nephew, so it was fun to write him. ^_^

[eglantine_br]

Warms me to believe that this is how it may have gone...

[doraeazure]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[ext_1054020]

Scorpius obsessed with his stuffed dragon is so cute! :)

[doraeazure]

I'm glad you think so! I thought a stuffed dragon was the most appropriate toy for the small son of an ex-Slytherin whose name means "dragon." I have this whole picture in my head of Draco finding out he's going to have a son and then seeing Fearsome in a shop window and having to run in and purchase it. ^_^

Thanks for reading and commenting!

[mollywheezy]

Little Scorpius is ADORABLE! I loved Fearsome and the Fearsome, Jr. robes, LOL. I enjoyed your characterization of Astoria and her relationship with Draco. Also loved what a good dad Draco is. You did an excellent job showing how Draco had grown and changed, but still kept him believable. Bruno's cameo was great, too. ;) Thank you for such an excellent story! :)

[doraeazure]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Especially Bruno. (He may or may not be may favorite, and also, the very thing that sparked this entire story...)