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Happy H/D Holidays emmagrant01!! | A Test of Character - NC17

Dec 10, 2006 19:15

Title: A Test of Character 1/3
Author: silentauror
Rating: NC-17
Length: 22,165 words
Genre: Romance
Summary: Draco Malfoy is nearly finished his Auror training. However, something comes up in his character testing which may prevent him from qualifying: he is required to befriend an old enemy.
Gift for: emmagrant01
A/N: Happy Holidays, Emma! I hope you like this! Betas ( Read more... )

[long/chaptered fic], rated: nc-17, [fic], round: winter 2006

Comments 22

ravenna_c_tan December 17 2006, 17:16:25 UTC

Oh, this is so nicely nicely done. A terrific imagining of Draco's POV, the gradual realization of his attraction to Harry is wonderfully done as well, and... *sighs happily*

*runs to next chapter*

waterbird December 27 2006, 19:33:06 UTC

I love the writing here, especially all the subtle physical gestures you capture -- Pansy regarding her nails, Harry slamming the legs of the chair to the floor as the reporter approaches, the back and forth with the champagne bottle in the alley way; these little details add so much to the story and make it feel ... real.

I also love how you've written Draco, and I love agressive, bitter Harry, especially when he's dealing with the reporter. So much love.

On to part 2 now!

anonymous April 30 2007, 20:51:24 UTC

Completely freaking awesome.

dwa20 August 29 2007, 05:41:33 UTC

I just found this story and a couple of things really bothered me. At a ministry ball, Draco would NEVER wear a silver tie, nor would anyone be dressed in tuxedos. The men would wear white tie and tails. Also at a ball, you would NEVER tip a waiter. At such an affair, waiters are considered to be "invisible".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tie

dwa20 May 29 2008, 23:49:10 UTC

Which is very important to consider when reading a story of magical fictional characters fucking.

dwa20 May 30 2008, 00:45:28 UTC

The details are important. The rule is ALWAYS, write what you know. If you don't know it first hand then research is your friend.

I don't care if you're writing porn or an epic novel. When something stands out as incongruous it stops the reader cold. The error stand out like a flashing light and the story then becomes a puzzle. The reader starts looking for "what else is wrong" rather than enjoying the story.

I happen to live in an area where formal balls are very common, A place where children manage to laugh at people who aren't dressed correctly. I have heard 6 year olds making fun of people dressed in almost formal attire because even they know that the fashion police security guards will turn them away at the door ( ... )

golden_snitch12 December 25 2009, 05:44:47 UTC

What a fantastic beginning. I absolutely love your Draco and Harry. The interview with the reporter was priceless. Harry has definitely mastered the art of being interviewed to perfection.

And the bit where Draco return home from the Quidditch match and wanks against the door ... oh my effing god ... that was incredibly HOT!!!

I can't wait to read the other two parts. Great job so far.