HAPPY H/D HOLIDAYS, CASSIE_BLACK12!

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Author: blamebrampton
Recipient: cassie_black12
Title: A Young Radical’s Guide to Love
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione, Luna/Neville, Ginny/Dean, George/Angelina
Summary: Memories of the war are still fresh, which is all the excuse Decent People need to do appalling things. In this quietly waged conflict, Draco Malfoy is happy to be on the right side of things for

Comments

[cassie_black12]

EEEEK!!!

Well, there goes my plans for washing, ironing, and general productiveness today!!! But who cares, right?!?!

[cassie_black12]

WELL, I LOVED IT, AND NOW I LOVE YOU TOO

[cassie_black12]

Also, forgot to say how much I loved the supporting cast.

The work colleagues of Draco's who cared about him far more than he knew. The Aurors, so full of Gryffindor spirit that they ready to revolt rather than be forced to do the wrong thing. Luna, who I adore but cannot write for the life of me, was well done -- and I love her and Neville together (Hannah who?)

And George...that moment with him and Percy towards the end was lovely. If anyone had reason to avenge Fred's death it was him, and yet he was still prepared to do the right thing.

Narcissa was beautifully written -- she always reminds me something of a Lioness defending her cub when it comes to Draco. I'm not sure she'd appreciate the Gryffindoresque comparison, but I think it stands. I suspect Abernathy of having a bit of a crush!

Also, you absolutely made me feel sorry for Rowle at the end there. Not sure how, but you did.

And finally, one other line that made me grin like an idiot at the mental image it presented:

"I’d do as much for Pansy, even if she keeps

[blamebrampton]

:) :) :)

SO pleased you liked the Hermione line in particular: I have this idea that Pansy, Hermione and Nessa have semi-regular girls nights after this.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!

[helenadax]

Oh, what a great story, so full of politics and human emotions at the same time. The fact that Ron, George and the others never stopped to care about Percy, the humanity showed by Rowle's aunt, the relationship between Harry and Draco, the friendship between Draco and Pansy... Really gorgeous.

[blamebrampton]

Thank you so much! It was really important to me to show that everyone was a person, regardless of their bad decisions, so your comment made me smile hugely!

[goddessriss]

Well, I agree with everything Cassie had to say, apart from the fact that as I was working today I had no plans for laundry or productivity of any kind...

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Loved all the political intrigue and the supporting cast, also I have a soft spot for Ron. You've cheered up my very boring, alcohol-less New Year's Eve! Well done, Mystery!Author ;-)

[blamebrampton]

That could have been anyone's white bottom in that photo!

Oh, you always know when it's me. It's the dodgy jokes, I'm sure. Very glad to hear I brightened up your New Year, your comment certainly brightened mine!

[goddessriss]

Hahaha no, your white bottom is very distinctive! Thought it'd be more tanned though... :-)

[blamebrampton]

No, I retain my original pallor, through religious application of strong sunblock and bathers that are literally neck to knee. Slightly browner than when I arrived here, but only lightly beige ;-)

[scarface_]

Pure awesomeness!

[blamebrampton]

Thank you!

[who_la_hoop]

I enjoyed this lots! Full of political intrigue and plotty goodness. I loved your Draco! He had some fabulous lines. In fact, the whole ensemble cast were good fun. Bravo!