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seaislewitch in romancingwizard

The Subtle Sport

Feb 18, 2008 21:59

Challenge Seventeen: Messages From The Heart
Title: The Subtle Sport
Author: SeaIsleWitch
Wizard/Witch: Marcus Flint/Tracey Davis with Draco & Pansy Malfoy
Rating/Warnings: PG-13/R
Genre: Romance/Humour
Word count: Exactly 750
Prompt: 31. Autograph with a message.
Summary: Marcus is haunted and hunted by witches. Draco gives him some advice.

( The Subtle Sport )

Comments 17

gelsey February 19 2008, 04:18:50 UTC

Ah, she is truly a brilliant matchmaker. I know he didn't really want to get out of it, even if he did feel a bit of trepidation.

Very good, as always!

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 00:35:21 UTC

Yes, I envision Pansy as quite a matchmaker. Flint had no idea what he was up against. *sniggers*

Thanks for reading!

redvelvetcanopy February 19 2008, 15:38:47 UTC

There are so many things to love about this! First off, I adore the fact that Draco and Pansy OWN a Quidditch team! That is so totally cool! Draco would exert even more power over things than he would normally, and that's quite nice.

Secondly, I love how the Malfoys are intervening for their friends' sakes. It's an interesting play on things to have them do this.

This story reads very sexy and seductive, even though it's technically quite safe and clean. Sheer artistry!

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 00:41:05 UTC

Well, I think owning a team would be something Draco would be interested in. He's certainly not going to be working at the Ministry!

The Malfoys like to have a bit of intrigue to amuse themselves. If that provides their friends with a much-needed service, then all the better. *smirks*

Thanks for the complements and for reading.

lewlinx February 19 2008, 19:34:39 UTC

I told you when I read the very first version of this that I loved it, but the final result and all the work you put into it was worth the wait!

It hasnt lost its witt and fun and you added loads of sexy to it...I am glad in the end Flint realized what was good for him :)

btw..."Make her wait," he murmured.

Ahhh Draco! You know, it might be bad to admit, but playing just a little hard to get makes things loads more interesting!

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 00:45:41 UTC

That first version had a lot more Flint backstory and more about the Malfoys, but I had to crop that down to make room for an actual story. *grins*

You know how it is. There was a misunderstanding, a parting without a discussion, and then they just yearned about what could have been over the past two years. Perhaps they were too young, too immature, and they now have more perspective. Pansy just put the right situation together to bring them back into love. ;)

I like to think that Draco's comments were well orchestrated with Pansy's actions.

Thanks for the complements and for reading! *hugs*

bambu345 February 20 2008, 20:05:21 UTC

This is great. I love watching Slytherin courtship rituals; they're so complex and fascinating, and your Marcus is quite likeable.

I also liked Draco's and Pansy's participation -- Draco warning Marcus, and Pansy doing her part to help. Really, this was quite charming.

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 00:53:28 UTC

The Malfoys like a bit of intrigue with their dinner, and low-key Flint was the sacrificial lamb. Watching him squirm was part of the evening's entertainment, but they weren't cruel. They gave him a chance to find happiness with Tracey, and it is sure to be one of the Malfoys' better matchmaking victories.

Thanks for reading something you wouldn't normally care for and also for the nice comments. *hugs*

bambu345 February 21 2008, 03:41:09 UTC

::nods:: No they weren't cruel at all, even if his discomfort will give them hours of entertainment, both during dinner, and later, after their guests have gone.

My dearest, I always enjoy reading your work!

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 05:39:15 UTC

*snickers* I'm sure they have a late night rehash of events before other pleasureable activities.

Thanks for your support.

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missblane February 21 2008, 04:40:34 UTC

*squee* I love it! Poor Marcus, having to sit there and watch her eat! I believe Draco...I wouldn't want to go up against Pansy.

seaislewitch February 21 2008, 05:33:04 UTC

LOL! Imagine that dining torture! That was actually Daphne Zabini and Millicent Montague sitting on either side of Marcus during dinner. I had to cut out the last names because of word count.

Yes, a dinner invitation to the Malfoys may just end up in a match!

Thanks for reading and for the complement! *hugs*