FIC: "The Thrill of the Chase" by r_becca

[flyingcarpet]

To: midnight_birth

Title: The Thrill of the Chase
Author: r_becca, aka BeccaFran
Pairing: Harry/Ginny
Rating: teen
Word Count: 3,100 words
Summary: All Harry wants is a chance to get Ginny back... but first, they'll have to escape the paparazzi.

Author's Notes: midnight_birth requested awkwardness, a little bit of angst, long, passionate kisses that last forever, and a happy or

Comments

[midnight_birth]

Oh, I love this! It was exactly what I wanted and better! Let me try to be cohesive about all the things I adored about this fic.

I think you got the awkwardness and the slow progression and pace especially well. It wasn't too drawn out, but I could really feel Harry's worries, the way he really wanted and tried to get to the point but couldn't.

Harry, actually, was just awesome in this! I loved his insecurities, and especially the way he had everything so idealistically sketched out in his mind and fell apart a little bit when plans fell through. Harry had no idea what he meant to say to her, but it was something like but I planned a whole conversation first or I thought I wasn't allowed to do that anymore or It was supposed to be me kissing you. --> This line captures Harry's state of mind perfectly, I think. I loved how he's a complete hopeless romantic in this, too. I just wanted to squish him. Ginny was perfectly characterized in this, too. I love her taking charge and just going for it while Harry flutters about. They're

[flyingcarpet]

Wow, what a fabulous response! I'm so glad you liked the story!!

At first I was working on a different idea, and it was really difficult to make all the pieces fit... but when this popped into my mind everything came together perfectly and things were just jumping out of your request at me.

And yay, Quidditch metaphors! I'm kind of obsessed with Quidditch, but it's okay (I tell myself it's okay) because Harry and Ginny are, too. :D

[danfan74]

I love the fact that you have Harry dazed from the kiss, not Ginny.

[flyingcarpet]

hee! Thanks. :)

[only_for_one]

It's been such a long time since I've read any HP fanfic besides drabbles, and I've missed it so much, but this did the trick! It was adorable, and I love this way of Harry and Ginny getting back together -- not right after the final battle, but after they've had time apart. Wonderful work!

[flyingcarpet]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[flyingcarpet]

Thank you very much! I think you've definitely latched onto a similarity in MANY of my fics -- I just can't get enough of Quidditch in fic, whether it's through metaphor or the characters actually playing it.

I'm so glad you enjoyed this -- and the rest of the stories. There's something for every mood, I think. :)

[pluschi]

Your Harry is very endearing. I like his softer shy side and I love the no-nonsense Ginny. Your story is beautiful in build-up, sweet and touching in just the right places. The hand holding is beautifully captured and I was amazed by the 'combined magic'.
I'd love some more back bone to the story: what happened in between the defeat - why were the summer kisses not serious - and what about the years in between?

Not to mention what happened 'after' the apparition pop *winks*.
I like the matureness of this Harry and Ginny - they feel connected somehow to the Harry and Ginny we know. Wonderful work *g*, thanks so much!

[flyingcarpet]

Thank you very much! I'm glad to know you enjoyed the story. :)