The Features of Malfoy Manor

[vegablack62]

Asteria hated visiting Malfoy Manor.  Nothing about it charmed her, not its impressive facade, extensive gardens or droll peacocks.  The house’s elegance only added to her dislike, contrasting as it did with the sordid dramas that had been enacted inside.  Sitting in the elegant drawing room, she would think, this is the room where Voldemort baited

Comments

[clionona]

Oh my god!

I just love the way you take canon that has never been discussed and bring it fully, lushly to life. To be honest, I've never given much thought to Asteria. She's always been foggy to me, a mystery. I love your vision of her so much. I'd feel the same as she does, I'm sure.

Bravo, sweetie. Another wonderful piece of work!

*applauds*

[vegablack62]

Thanks! I had a hard time getting my mind wrapped around Draco and Asteria together. I have a vision of Draco and one of Asteria, but how they interact was hard for me to come up with on short notice, so I really stumbled around to come up with this story. Your review was very welcome.

[ceirdwenfc]

I enjoyed this. This is a pairing that is slowly coming to me. I'm not sure about her, but I feel sorry for Draco through her.

>She ran her hands along his arms and sighed as he wrapped them around her waist to pull her body close against his.

I found this line to be especially tender and loving on his part, which I often don't feel from him.

[vegablack62]

Thank you for commenting. I had Draco speak only through a physical gesture because I can't figure out yet exactly how to write him. I can write him as a bratty kid and as a dazed kid recovering from the war, but as a husband -- not yet.