DUET 10: unseen1969 (pinch-hitter) and mister_otter

[ningloreth]

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Title: Trust is a Must
Author: unseen1969 (pinch-hitter)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~4200
Summary: Bill Weasley is fed up with two of his trainee curse breakers. Draco and

Comments

[dsanti_queza]

This is so perfect~! I can imagine Bill's anger at the two of them, and of course Draco's and Hermione's inescapable pride! I like the task you set them, and how there was only "one right way" to do it -- by a lot of groping, I meant team work! XDD My favourite thing about this though, is probably your descriptions of Draco -- and his Quidditch-trained abs! I couldn't help but laugh -- and okay, maybe swoon a bit. XDD

This is such an awesome piece~! Thank you so much for sharing!
Queza

[unseen1969]

LOL thank you very much! Draco's Quidditch-trained abs are definitely swoon-worthy. :-D

So glad you enjoyed!

[mister_otter]

Clever, clever Bill--and clever, clever unseen for coming up with this wonderful little story on such short notice! I love everything about it, the humor, snark, and creativity are all just perfect I love that line about Bill being angry AND a werewolf, and Draco's snarky thought that Bill was probably a submissive in private life! LOL! Kudos as well for the inventive use of my prompt, in coming up with the flower that could only be gotten at the new moon. There is plenty of magic, too, in the cursebreaker training scene. This is totally delightful and I love every word of it! Thank you so much for my gift!!!

[unseen1969]

Hooray, hooray! Thank you, my dear. I'm so happy you enjoyed this little story! I wanted to be sure to use magic, banter, and some smoldering glances. Thankfully Draco and Hermione were most obliging.

I'm glad Draco's thought about Bill being a submissive gave you a chuckle. It seems like the last thing he'd be, but then again, when you think about it... it's possible!

I loved all of your prompts. I may tackle another one of them someday. :-D

[dormiensa]

yay! your story's up! LOVE the final additions you made to round out your story! :D nothing like forced partnership to finally break through the stubbornness, hmmm? ;) and hey: new moon, new beginnings, all that jazz (or is it jizz? :P).

and if mister otter is reading this: ook wrote this in a record two days! :D

[unseen1969]

HAHaha "jizz" *tee hee hee I'm 12 tee hee!*

Seriously, thank you very much for your beta work and for reviewing! You helped strengthen this story significantly. As you know, I was a bit addlepated while writing it, at times. :) Thank you for helping me tighten all of that up!

[captainraychill]

You twelve year old!! :)

LOVE this story! Draco's passing thought about Bill being a submissive was hilarious. I also liked how Draco's Quidditch-toned thighs and abs saved the day, with a bit of Hermione's help, of course. The ginger glow when they did right was a nice touch. As were the little hints of their attraction and growing trust. And tent sex - FTW!

My favorite part was the sweetness of this: He helped her down the rest of the way, his hands grasping her knees, hips, and then waist, until finally she was in his arms, feet firmly planted on the great tree trunk. "You made it, Granger. Nicely done." She closed her eyes, gasping, and clung to him. He rubbed her back soothingly. He could get used to this.

Just a lovely image of a strong Draco.

[unseen1969]

Yep, 12! I admit it!

Aw, thank you, Captain. :) I liked that bit with Draco, too - even more than his thighs and abs. ;-) So glad you enjoyed the story! :-D

[ningloreth]

Thank you so much for writing this!

As I said before, the wit and characterisation made this story a joy to read, especially in the first section. I loved the image of Hermione covered in jam, and the way it was obvious to us that her and Draco's inability to work together was the result of UST :-)

What I loved about the pollen gathering was that you found ways to make Draco stronger (his Quidditch skills) and Hermione weaker (a fear of heights), which forced them to work together but kept them in character.

And, most of all, I loved Draco's 'I'll bet he's a submissive'! LOL!

[unseen1969]

LOL a jam-covered Hermione is such a sight to see... :-)

I've got it in my headcanon that Hermione's main reason for disliking flying is related to acrophobia. Being of that same mind, it was easy to put myself in her place here. Eep! (and of course, that meant I'd be cuddling with Draco, too. ha!) So glad the characters felt right in this story. I always wonder if I've skewed them too much.

You are welcome, Ning, and thank you for giving me the opportunity! It was a fun whirlwind of a writing weekend.