Springfic: "Honour Where It's Due" for catsintheattic

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Title: Honour Where It's Due
Author: Leni_Jess
Recipient: catsintheattic
Character(s): Draco and his parents, Neville
Rating: G
Word-count: 3,757
Warnings (highlight to view): References to canonical death of a character
Summary: Draco at last sees what Snape has done, and what the future might be
Author's Notes: Thanks to the mods for incredible patience/long-suffering

Comments

[snorkackcatcher]

Very nicely done -- I do like to see fics with Draco learning to change, and this seemed really apt and convincing. A most interesting idea to have him taking charge of Snape's funeral and honouring him, and very well executed.

[leni_jess]

I wanted to show that Draco need not be stuck in his past, or his past attitudes, but to grow and learn and to show his appreciation for Snape's care. Glad you liked it.

UK timestamp 26/05/2009 6:25 pm

[lyras]

This is a very nice piece. I like the fact that you kept Harry out of things for the moment; I suspect asking Draco to behave reasonably in his presence might be too much to ask, at least for a little while. But Neville is an apt replacement, and his scene was lovely. It was good to see Draco grow here, as well as his relationship with Narcissa.

[leni_jess]

Thanks for that comment; I agree that Draco would have had an easier time dealing with Neville than with Harry - but Neville is an easier person for most people to get on with! And a man of honour, too, as his school career showed, whereas Harry - not so much. More about results, Harry. I believe Draco too can learn to be a man of honour, not just a man who honours his parents and his mentor.

UK timestamp 26/05/2009 6:25 pm

[werewolfsfan]

Now here is a "missing moment" that I've been longing for. And you present it beautifully. I like how subtly you present the significance of wands and how neutered Lucius Malfoy, or any man, would feel without one. I also like Kingsley here and it's easy to see how political he is and how he ascended to become Minister of Magic.
Your Malfoy's are believable while you show Draco as having begun to grow up. And all while honoring Severus Snape and Neville Longbottom as well. What a writer!

[leni_jess]

Thank you for this response. I'm glad the story pleased you, and met a need you felt. And of course I love compliments like these! I tried to make both Draco and Neville people who can grow, and learn to accommodate the views of those whose philosphies are different (because Draco is never going to be any sort of Gryffindor, is not a reason he cannot become an honourable person).

UK timestamp 26/05/2009 6:25 pm

[magentabear]

Ooh, I love the idea of Draco taking his wand. Very appropriate, I think. I also love the cooperation between Draco and Neville, which was real without seeming too sweet.

[leni_jess]

I was happy with the notion that Draco might find in Snape's wand (even if only in his own mind) support for being a stronger, more principled person (in however a Slytherin way!). Thanks for letting me know you liked it.

UK timestamp 26/05/2009 6:25 pm

[cheyinka]

I liked this very much! I especially liked the change in Neville - it makes sense that using the Sword of Gryffindor might have an effect on someone, even beyond doing something heroic and Gryffindor-esque.

[leni_jess]

Draco isn't the only one who's grown here, yes. Neville has always been a principled person, but now he can act on his convictions with less anxiety. Knowing that the Founders themselves (or one of them) supported him in his trial would be enormously sustaining thereafter.

UK timestamp 26/05/2009 6:25 pm