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I absolutely LOVE how extra the Weasleys are in this! You really write big, chaotic family so nicely in this. And I love that the space is filled with their noise and then overrun with silence when they're gone. What a great way to describe that metaphorically that just creates such a dynamic atmosphere!
I love that Teddy and Vic are having the classical "he likes you so he pulls your hair," dispute. And then Vic is all I AM THE OWNER OF THIS HAIR LITTLE SIR AND YOU MUST RESPECT MY BOUNDARIES. So fab. We love little Vic already.
The ending was sweet and wholly relatable for anyone who loves their great big family but aso likes their quiet time more! Another lovely piece of fluff Quilly!
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:Haha Vic and Teddy are so cute and fun to write. I loved finally being able to include them into the story for at least a little bit lol Thank you for the review <3
"Ginny’s head shoots up. There are tears standing in her eyes. She grew up poor, with six older brothers, but only now is she understanding that she had the sorts of wealth Harry could have only ever wished for as a child."
^^ *cries about this* I mean, it is so poignant! So true! The way you describe this thought that Harry often has in canon whenever he sees the Weasleys is just a total *chef's kiss*
AND I KNEW IT! I KNEW GORDON WASN'T "just a mate." Ahhh...I speculated very much the same thing that you did about how Vernon and Petunia might react to that. Poor Dudley. I mean, I do feel that he is redeemable. But you have made Petunia very iredeemable, which I think gives us an inkling that while some things have been forgiven, Harry's not going to start coming around or make more of an effort with them. Which makes sense. They raised him, albeit poorly, an alternative (before Harry knew about magic/had magical connections) might have been better or worse.
It's almost like Harry has difficulty believing that he doesn't owe them anything, really. I think that speaks to his trauma and being a child of abuse. But I think his willingness to open up to Dudley a bit shows that he understands Dudley was also subject to abuses. And maybe he didn't fully know about them because he got to leave for the majority of the year.
Anyway I am impressed by how much ground you covered with the complicated relationship about the Dursleys in less than 1k words. Like that's incredible and speaks to the many great choices you made as a writer to make these two drabbles come to life.
Well done!
<3 Courtney
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PS I wouldn't be adverse to a Dudley/Gordon one-shot LOL ;) No pressure
Author's Response:I feel like Dudley was a bigger victim of his parents that we realize. I don't think he was a perfect character but, like you say, I do see him as being redeemable, and, well, finding love and acceptance can work magic, can't it? I'm totally not opposed to a Dudley/Gordon one shot. I really love my head-canon of Gordon (and maybe the meet-cute that only exists in my head could find its way into actual written existence? lol) <3 Quilly
With lightness there is darkness and I think you show that things charming on the outside can also be rotten on the inside as well. I absolutely agree with your authors note! It is so true though! Sometimes just being there is enough and in this moment, facing his troubled past with Ginny (who represents all things good and the promise of a future), is so poignant and means so much to him.
And using Ginnys POV definitely lessens the angst because she's an outsider to Harry's thoughts. And then by extension, so are readers. So I thought that decision was smart! There is duplicity in the conversation with Petunia and Harry and anyway who knows their history, can certainly pick up on how purposeful you chose the words for that moment. Dudley seems somewhat changed, and now I'm like IS GORDON JUST A MATE? :eyes: about that.
That ending was sad as well, I definitely thought you ended it well though. But there's also release to be found in crying, so it didn't feel like a super heavy, emotional ending, but definitely a sharp jab and a promise of something hopeful.
Ahh this was so clever to address the prompt in this way! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:I'm glad you caught on the duplicity in the conversatoin. Petunia's just such a hard character in that she just refuses to ever acknowledge her own mistakes and it makes me so sad for her but I just don't see her ever changing or being truly sorry. thank you for the review <3 Quilly
Aw Harry's doing so well at work and I'm so happy for him! I love that he's not bothered at all about the party. It feels very in character.
Percy at the dessert table! At first I was so pleased to see him standing by Ginny while Harry's busy, but I liked it even more that he was actually there for the cake. It's nice to see Percy being part of their lives, though, after everything that happened between them all during the war.
Harry frowning and looking desperate because Ginny's dress is driving him mad is just perfect.
And then that scene in his new office! I love these two so much. It's so great how we see all these different aspects of their relationship in this collection.
Another great chapter! Jem xx
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Author's Response:I feel like the Weasleys are one of those famlilies that is going to stick togethet through thick and thin and though Percy wasn't the best during the war, he learned a lot of valuable lessons and his family was always going to forgive him. Thank you so much for the review <3 Quilly
Yay more chapters! I haven't been online much in the last couple of weeks and have missed these updates but I'm excited to get to these now!
First off, I love that James is mischievous and chaotic, and I love even more that Harry and Ginny have just accepted it. I think there's something bittersweet in it, because their grief for Fred and for James Potter I probably informs this response, but it's lovely. Also sweet that Teddy visiting inspires this chaos!
Ron and Hermione briefly worrying but then quickly being reassured is a lovely demonstration of how close this friendship between the four of them is.
I'm a bit disappointed in Ron for still laughing at Luna all these years, but I understand it. He's always used humour as a bit of a defence mechanism and has always teased the people he cares about. I'm glad the others stick up for Luna though.
And then that little insight into Ginny's year at Hogwarts without Harry! Good for her! It's important that she reminds them sometimes that she suffered too, and that there were heroes within Hogwarts' walls that year.
Another great chapter! I love all your different versions of what fluff can look like.
Jem xx
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Author's Response:haha Harry and Ginny dea with his chaoticness on a daily so they're a bit immune to it (though not totally ahah) I think Ron's humor can be a little hurtful though never intentionally and he's been drinking but yeah he needed to be called out on it and his little sister has always been one quick enough about doing os. Thank you for coming by with this review <3
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Ah, she's waiting for Lily!!! :D This is so wholesome! <3 And Harry, immediately getting all anxious about Ginny's health... but that's why we love him, right? (And why Ginny loves him, apparently... the way she kisses him then, Harry starts to think ridiculous is the right thing to be lol! :P)
But, oh my! I love James Sirius! He's the best! The idea of Harry telling him about Sirius, and then James decides that he's a dog!!! So wonderful and hilarious and so James Potter! Love it so much! And love how he's so little and already able to cause so much trouble and to drive his parents crazy... :P <3
Oh, and Teddy!!! I love how he was the one to manage to keep James in control by playing his own game... James is his grandfather's double, but Teddy is so much like Remus! Sorry for all the Marauders parallels, but it's just so true! <3
And little Albus laughing at it all! How adorable is that? I'm sure it must've been a lovely day, even if exausting! <3
Oh, btw! "I'm the bloody Head of the Auror Office." This is such a fun line in context! He can kill Voldemort, he can defeat hundreds of dark wizards, but holding his son... that's a whole new level of difficulty, right? :P
The pregnancy announcement made me so happy! And as always Harry's reaction, and Ginny's reaction to his reaction were absolutely perfect! And I love how you close it! They do take a nap that afternoon. / But after, not before. It's so clever! Just great! :D
Wonderful job as always! Can't wait for more! <3
Snowball hug,
Chiara
Author's Response:Haha Teddy's just the best older brother figure, isn't he? And I think you alraedy know that I'm all about parallels ;P And Lily Luna is finally arriving soon! I'm so excited about completing the family soon. Thank you for reviewing <3 Quilly
Hi Quilly! Here for some more tag (unless the gods have other plans hah)!
This was a great way to go about fulfilling this prompt! You speak about cohabitation and how bed sharing becomes this challenging thing to get used to it, which like, 100%. I've been with my partner for 10 years and at times you still have moments like this. But whether it's you're not fully comfortable or you're just marveling about something to do with them, it tracks. I think as time wears on it becomes less of a thing, but you still have these appreciative moments.
But one year in, things are lovely and fresh and new still. So this gave off lovely vibes. And then Harry shyly being all "I just wanted you to say that we live together..." ahhh hgjfhenoikj....Harry's not like someone we think as romantic in canon because...well most teenage boys aren't. So I love how you bring this side of him to life in these drabbles. I think for the right person, he totally would be this way. And clearly the right person for him is Ginny.
Well done you! :)
<3 Courtney
Author's Response:These two just can't used to each other haha but these was such a unlikely scenerio for them for so long that it still feels very kind of surreal to the both of them. thank you so much for the review <3
kdjsfh;ajksf so many things I love about this omfg
Like first of all. The fact that they've been through a literal war and Harry is head of the Auror office, and yet (lolol and yet) he's still being taken for a total ride by this child. The accuracy.
And James acting like a dog so he can be like Sirius, WHY HAVE I NEVER READ THAT BEFORE IN ANY FIC, it's genius. Like, kids being kids, man. And you can't reason with them. But Teddy gets it -- if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. You can't convince James he's not a dog, but you CAN encourage him to be a good boy for treats and belly rubs. Lmaooooo.
sdkjfh;kajdk and then the utter sweetness of this ending, how ridiculously perfect is this. All of the feels all together. <333
Melanie
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Author's Response:Haha awe I'm so glad you enjoyed that! I love Teddy and I just feel like he was this really great older brother figure that took care of the little Potters without at all being bossy. And you know, sometimes kids get through to kids better than the adults ever could lol <3
Boop! Quilly this is one of those prompts that is difficult to get *just right* and I think you definitely do that! We already have an established relationship where such things like an interrupting kiss cannot be miscontrued because the implication is that both parties know when the other needs this sort of interruption. And you definitely don't disappoint.
I loved Harry showing up randomly. I loved their discussion on potentially moving in together. I loved Harry's tentativeness based on his assumptions that Ginny still wants to live her life free of him. But their love for one another is stronger/the center of what she wants and she knows her mind. Another excellent installment in Hinny's early life that is full of sweetness, young love, and of course, fluff!
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:Harry thinks Ginny's life is exciting enough without him haha but, of course Ginny wants to be as close to him as he does to her. It was fun setting them up for a more adult part of their lives. Thank you for coming by with this wonderful review <3
Hi Quilly! Here for some review tag (unless the gods have other plans).
I think your take on Ginny is truly unique. I think a lot of people fixate on the majority of the Weasleys being ridiculously good at SOMETHING, which makes them shine in their own individual ways. And I've explored Percy and Ron feeling inadequate as a result of being middle brothers, but I never stopped to think that this might also be "a thing" for Ginny. She's the youngest, so naturally has to live up to everyone's "greatness," but the fact that she's the only Weasley daughter I think elevates her in others eyes, but naturally her gender wouldn't make her feel particularly special or "stand out," from the rest of her brothers. So anyway, I truly appreciated this. Also, the fact that she's still in school and thrust into this adult world makes sense that she would feel inadequate and just awkward being there. So it felt totally relatable and I really just liked what you did with her character there!
I also loved the moment where Harry and her snuck away and how they both don't want to be there for different reasons, but it also really speaks to their similarities. And in this moment, we can totally see why they work. Canon does such a bad job at exploring their relationship in my opinion, so I am so happy to have fanfiction like this that expands upon their feelings for one another and accounts for all the "in between" time from Hogwarts until that final epilogue. You really give these characters the chance to grow into adulthood, figure out love, and what not, with this series. It truly is lovely!
Also, that line at the end! I love it because they both came from "ordinary," (ish) circumstances and they don't want greatness, they just want to be ordinary people. Together. *cries about it* I love them so much. And you did this to me! So brava to you!
<3 Courtney
Author's Response:I totally get what you mean by the majority of the Weasleys being ridiculously good at something. And, like, don't get me wrong, Ginny's obviously very good at quidditch, good with hexes and what not, but these are the Merlins, but... these are the Merlins, and the people here of the brightest minds so, comparetively, she's going to feel not that great haha I'm glad you can see why these two work together. I don't think canon shows it enough but yeah, it's true, they're both competive and want to be good at what they do but neither of them are practically set on being great or doing it for the recognization aspects of it. Thank you for the review <3
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no relationship is perfect, not even harry and ginny's, and you've done such a great job of showing that with this prompt. they're struggling to make plans and see each other, which is so realistic - and harry being jealous of ron and hermione makes a lot of sense too, like they can somehow work it out but harry and ginny can't, which must mean there's something wrong with them. and then he hears her voice and all of the doubts crash away, and then, WHAM: some new guy who's way too friendly with ginny
i loved that it was an issue but not really a big enough one where they couldn't work it out by the end. and you really nailed harry's snark and inner voice in this one too, i couldn't help but chuckle at a few of them. arguments happen, but i'm glad ginny is ginny and she tells it like it is: that all of her other boyfriends had reason to be jealous of harry, but harry has no reason to be jealous of rolf, because rolf is into luna. i feel like this also really showed their maturity too, with how well they were able to work through it
and there's something just really swoony about your writing, it all just flows so well and fits the vibes - i'm not sure if that makes sense, but it's absolutely a good thing. these have been a complete delight to read this afternoon, and i will definitely be up for swapping in the future
<3 <3
Author's Response:Lol the jealousy wasn't coming from anywhere smart but I do feel like Harry had this side of him and it needed to be addressed lol And thank you so much! that's a huge compliment and I really appreciate all your kind words and time <3 Quilly
hello hello, here for swap 2/3, and for more swooony hinny!
the way you've written harry in this is so great - and i love that ginny's there for him, going toe to toe with him as she always has, and predicts his next moves even before he knows what he's going to do. as much as i hate that harry has become an auror when he should have been a professor, it makes a lot of sense when you write it this way - his sense of duty, and i feel like he'd be really restless with a 'normal' life. but i love how ginny calls him out, and says she's not nothing - we stan a girl who knows her worth. but it's not even a fight between them, it's just harry saying stupid shit, and the knuckle kisses were absolutely adorable and i loved how they did it to each other
their support system is wonderful. and of course hermione wants to graduate hogwarts but ron and harry don't - that also just makes so so much sense. and ginny has always been prepared for him to be older than her, but i love how she just kind of plays off the "oh, i'll keep you around for now" kind of thing but we know the girl is in deep and i think harry knows it, too
i love the way you write them, and the way they're so well matched for each other. it really feels like we're seeing this intimate side to both of them and i'm eager to see how else you weave the prompts into it
<3
Author's Response:Harry being a professor is what should've happened! I've always thought so too and I could go on about it forever but I feel like if he'd done more emotional healing, realized he's not always responsible for sving the day, etc, he would've found much more happiness going this route. Not that he doesn't find happiness. I just feel like he's always going to expect more of himself than what's fair. Again, thank you for the time to write this review <3 Quilly
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so, admittedly, i'm not a big harry/ginny fic reader. i love them in the books, but i never really seek fic out about them, but i absolutely adored this. you captured my interest right away and did a great job of balancing the grief and angst that comes after the war and the solace harry and ginny are seeking in each other. and there's not really any build up between them, it all just happens, and i love that because there's been buildup throughout the course of the series so it makes a lot of sense that they would just dive right in
and they're so gentle with each other, but it doesn't feel like they're weak - they've just been through a lot and are appreciating the beauty of them being there, and alive, and that's so refreshing and great. and ginny doesn't shy away from the truth with him; i loved her one-liners about masochistc foreplay and her calling carrow a dumb bitch for being afraid of harry, all of the dialogue felt so on point for both ron and ginny and even harry; and harry's narrative voice is so hard to get down, but you really did a great job here with it
i also loved the style of this one, and how it started with them at the table but then kinda flashes back to them being together. and that last line?? absolutely swoon-worthy, and you can almost feel the weightlessness of harry in this moment, and it's just so good
will definitely be back for more!
<3
Author's Response:Awe I'm so glad you enjoyed this introduction to a Hinny story even though you're not a Hinny fan. Also that you pickedup on a gentleness that comes not from weakness but just of knowing that they both have been through a lot and need to go easy on one another. Really appreciate the review <3 Quilly
Hi Quilly! Back for some review tag (unless the gods have other plans)!
I loved this installment! "Getting caught in the rain," in a magical universe is so challenging. But I like how you applied it to them not necessarily being stranded without a magical solution to the problem, but just temporarily getting wet and then doing what they can to withstand the elements.
The ending was sweet. Kisses in the rain are totally romantic. And that end line was absolute perfection! I think the way you end this with a punching line that hits readers right in the feels, speaks to your skills as a writer!
I also totally loved the little details too. The private box that shields that trio from any fans, so they can still enjoy the game. But it doesn't keep out the rain (rude), which works because magic should have limitations. :)
Anyway, the way you write Ginny and Harry feels so authentic and interesting and I never really cared about them before reading the way you write them. So well done for softening my heart about them!
<3 Courtney
Author's Response:Awe that means so much to be me! The hopless romantic in me read "getting caught in the rain" as "kissing in the rain" ;P so I really enjoyed this prompt. Thank you for all your kind words <3 Quilly
Hi Quilly, here for our swap! <3
djshagjkfg you know I had to get this out of the way: very much enjoyed my boy's cameo. XD
That being said -- OH, also, I love how you actually managed to hit like 3 or 4 different fluff prompts in this one even though you ultimately settled on using it for the foreheads prompt.
I really, really appreciate that more than once in this series you've gone there with the issues relating to jealousy and insecurity. It's human and it's normal and it's important. Maybe even more so for Ginny because she's so often written as badass Ginny who's always confident, but even badass, confident women have their off days. And yeah, Harry totally would be constantly surrounded by this kind of attention.
But the way that they still both want each other and the fire they still have -- the way Harry's just been thinking to himself "YEAH, that's my wife, she's hot, I need to tear that dress off her yesterday" -- is delicious and definitely relationship goals.
Thank you so much for the swap! <3
Melanie
Author's Response:Hahaha I'm glad you enjoyed getting to see a bit of Percy. And, yes, I agree jealousy and insecurity is human and normal and has a place so long as, you know, it doesn't become toxic, and I think Ginny's at that point where she can still get insecure, and a bit like, "omg they're all over my husband" but then very quickly come back to her senses and realizes that Harry's crazy about her. Thank you for this wonderful review! <3 Quilly
Well, now, Harry, Ginny, that's not proper behaviour... :P
(Hi, Quilly, my dear! Here for part 2 of our swap! :D)
This was a fun one! I love the built up of this scene! Of course Harry becoming Head Auror would be celebrated with a big party at the Ministry, and of course all Harry would want to do would be escaping it all and spending some quality time with Ginny instead... that's so very Harry, lol! :P
Ginny's slight jealousy at seeing all the women surrounding Harry was very typical, too! I think it's funny that it was Percy with her, telling her to come off it! I don't know, I guess it's just nice to see Percy there in that role (I blame Melanie for my fondness for Percy... anyway... :P)
Ron has said something that's made Harry throw his head back in laughter. Hermione's smacking both their arms, clearly chastising them for the inappropriate thing they're teasing about, though it's clear she's trying not to laugh as well. I know this is only a small paragraph and a little detail in this episode, but I love it? It's just the perfect rendition of the trio's dynamic, and the fact that you managed to capture them so perfectly in just this little paragraph is so brilliant! :D <3
Oh, my! The way Harry just really wants Ginny! The way he looks at her! There's a frown on his face, desperation in his eyes. and Harry's looking at her with complete seriousness, like he's certain of the fact that he's going to devour her the moment they go back home, and he's set on that moment coming sooner rather than later. He's just craving for her so much... and I can't really blame her for going along! :P The idea of them sneaking into Harry's new office is so funny! Teenage-like, almost! Just really, really cool! :D
Great chapter! <3
Snowball hug,
Chiara
Author's Response:I'm glad you enjoyed the trio! They come out as often enough as I'd like but they're always fun to write and I love to imagne them as continuing to be very close and even more comfortable in their dynamics. Thank you so much for all your thoughtful and kind words <3 Quilly
Hi, Quilly. This is such a sweet story, with so many things going on all at once, and yet none of them are earth-shakingly important. No one has to make any life-changing decisions or handle any emergencies. It's just Regular Life. Everyone doing what they want to do, focusing on what makes them happy.
I count fourteen people mentioned in this story, so it's a bit of a madhouse, but your final line puts it all in perspective. For Harry, this chaos is a source of joy, not annoyance. Even though you don't mention Privet Drive, the reader immediately thinks of Harry's early household, with few people and no love.
Still, the whole family can be rather overwhelming. Harry needs his quiet time too, not completely alone, but Ginny's presence supplies him with everything that he needs.
A different sort of story, a refreshing change of pace. I enjoyed it. Thank you for writing!
Vicki
Author's Response:Hi Vicki! It definitely was a madhouse that's bound to only become more so as more grandchildren are added to the Weasley family. I really appreciate thinking back to Privet Drive, where things were less choatic but, as you, say with "no love." I definitely meant for that to be something that showed through so it meant a lot. <3
Quilly
Hi, Quilly. Here for our review swap.
I see that this chapter, unlike the other chapters, is an immediate continuation of the chapter that precedes it. I was surprise and pleased to see that. In the previous chapter, I had been curious about what Harry and Dudley were going to talk about when they went upstairs -- it seemed like a loose end in what I assumed was a free-standing chapter, but no, the two chapters were linked, to my delight.
You have packed an awful lot into this short chapter, but it all flows so smoothly that I scarcely noticed how much was here until I went back and noted all the points that were made. Vernon has died of a swiftly progressing cancer, and though the family had the National Health Service, there were extra expenses that drained the Dursley family savings. Harry is rich, and now Dudley knows that. Harry does feel some gratitutde and obligation to the Dursleys for taking him in as a baby and giving him a home, even though they treated him badly. Dudley is gay, and although that made him miserable when he was younger, he has come to terms with it, and he has a fine boyfriend now.
The last scene, in the cupboard under the stairs, when Ginny finally sees for herself the knd of mistreatment that Harry endured as a child, is particularly poignant. What a great idea of yours, to have Ginny's promise take place in the actual physical surroundings that symbolize what lack of love looked like for Harry for all those years. This cupboard represents what it means not to be loved.
I liked how you structured the final sentence. It really conveys the idea that Harry is putting this all behind him for good. He never has to go back there again.
Combined with the previous chapter, this does make a fluffy story, though more weighty and serious than your average bit of fluff. That's good. An excellent story!
Vicki
Author's Response:I'm glad you liked the way the two chapter fit together! I wanted to make it work as one chapter alone originally - but there was just too much to unpack with Dursleys. Thank you so much for your review and all your thoughtful insight <3
jkdshfjdsgajkadf oh my god.
I'm here for our swap. This was such a relatable image, and yet not, because so many of us are never going to have conversations quite like this with our friends when drunk, even while we may get onto Serious Topics.
I really loved the dynamics here among them, the various layers -- as friends, spouses, siblings. Ron and Ginny still sort of getting after each other (becuase by this point they're only, what, 25 maybe?) and I loveddddd the bit about Hermione like gently tugging his hair, the "secret language" they have between them where she's like, "pls behave" and he's like, "oh ok."
But yeah that bit about Ginny praying they'd kill Luna quickly -- whew, I need to catch my breath. Because really, what a thought -- of all the people the DE's could ruin and break psychologically, emotionally, probably the most disturbing would be Luna because she is so good and unvarnished. I'm not sure what un-Luna Luna would look like but the thought feels a little horrifying.
So yeah like... man, what an absolutely solid concept in general, not to mention for this prompt. <333
Melanie
Author's Response:I want to say, yeah, they're around 25/26, but I'm terrible at math so ::shrugs:: In any case, they're too to be fighting but they'll always have a bit of that between them, I think ;P I feel like Luna's much more important to Ginny that we get to see in the books (I mean, they name their daughter after her) and wanted to show a little bit of that because I, too, absolutely adore Luna. I'm so glad you liked the way it fit into the prompt. thank you for the review <3
Woah, ok! So I totally love how there are many versions of "tangled together," here. Like their schedules are a bit tangled in a way, and Ginny is trying her hardest untangle them. Which I loved that!
Then Harry's feelings are sort of all tangled over the overall concept of the Merlin Awards. Which again, brilliant inclusion of both perspectives here! It shows you have really thought about the world and what things are like for both of them here, so I really enjoyed seeing that!
And obviously there is the physical component of being tangled together that is just lovely. There's something about doing mundane things while being half naked, tangled up in a bed that is like...deliciously lazy and perfect for tension building?
Which makes the smutty ending very satisfying! This was another lovely chapter! :)
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:i'm so happy to hear you picked up all the different types of entanglments! they're both so young and busy at this point, but they're trying to make it work! thank you for the review <3
Hi Quilly! Here for our swap!
Ok, so I absolutely loved where you went with this piece! I had a feeling where you were taking us with this prompt from how it you set it up at the beginning, but how it unfolded in the end was an absolute treat! First of all, Ginny's line was gold lol. And then Ron seriously considering modifying her memory like LOLZ RON IT WASN'T that BAD. Ok, but if the rest of the Weasleys got wind of it, it could be. But in a funny, teasing manner.
So on the surface, this piece is great for a feel good moment between friends, but there is also so much more happening within this. First of all, I love the little sprinklings of world building you've done within these drabbles. Like the Merlin Awards and the event are a fabulous idea to enrich this world we're getting these lovely moments from.
And another thing you do, is really explore Ron's insecurities and all the things about his character that make me wanna hug him. But you do it in such a light hearted and endearing way that retains the fluffy qualities of this piece. So well done because that is definitely a fine line to walk!
Another lovely installment! Thank you for the swap opportunity!
<3 Courtney
Author's Response:Thank you so much! I love writing Ron so much because he's just so complex and multi-layered. It was fun getting him a bit flustered though haha Thank you for teh review <3
Hey, Quilly! Getting started on our swap! :D
Wow, this was an heavy chapter, so much to unpack here... but first... James tends to follow Teddy around like a shadow whenever he comes around and troublesome noises tend to follow James. Love this! Cutest line ever! I love how Teddy is already sort of a big brother for the Potter kids, and I love how James was a little troublemaker from the very start! I adore these children! And, Hermione expecting Hugo already... so exciting and again so cute! <3 <3 <3
It's so very like Luna to make personalized wedding invites, and also such a sweet thought! And it's very typical of Ron, I suppose, making fun of that a little... I mean, I guess they would be rather eccentric invites, and I can't fully blame him... but Ron can be a bit too judgemental at times...
Ginny's reaction was so fierce, which is again so very in character, but also you give her reaction a whole new depth by having Ginny mention the Carrows' year at school... Ginny and Luna have shared a lot of terrible experiences that Harry, Ron and Hermione know almost nothing about. Not that they didn't have their awful experiences, but Ginny is bonded to Luna in a way the other three aren't, and that makes total sense... and Ginny's confession about hoping that Luna would be killed quickly... well, I can totally understand where she was coming from... it is a horrible thought, but also so human and relatable... you'd rather see someone you love dead, than in intolerable pain... :/ but Luna's not like that, her strenght is that she can always find the bright side, always find hope in a hopeless situation, always remain calm and open and kind, even at the worst of times. And Ginny is the one who can recognize that strength in Luna, more than anyone else. And of course she would defend her always! <3 "Harry taught me how to believe in love, but Luna taught me how to believe in humanity." This line is so incredibly beautiful!!! <3 <3 <3
And I love how it's Ron who starts the toast in the end! That's Ron's strength, instead, in my opinion... he sometimes can be biased and/or rude, but he's always ready to learn, admit his mistakes and grow and be better, which I think is very admirable! <3
Absolutely brilliant job on this one! I'll be back for chapter 22 soon! <3
Thank you so much for the swap!
Snowball hug,
Chiara
Author's Response:Awe yes, I always felt like Ron's sene of humor could be a bit mean but he never "*intends* it tht way and is truly means no harm. Luna's just the best, and it hurts my heart to think of her being hurt the way so many other witches were hurt during that time period, but she just has the sort of spirit that cannot be damaged, despite it all. Thank you for the review <3
Wow, this was a spectacular drabble! I love your use of the prompt as manufactured stars, instead of actual ones. I also love how it starts as this lovely, languid thing, as traditional stargazing could, but then trnasforms into something a bit serious.
Ginny is right that they need to have a serious discussion about their future that goes beyond words of declaration. And in the end, it seems like they got there. Or at least, they'll figure it out.
Your use of star/universe imagery was woven in quite well and really enhanced the overall mood of this piece. And of course, them adding a moon as a symbol of Teddy's late father, hit me hard in the heart.
This one definitely gave me all the feels. Well done!
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I feel like Harry would've definitely kept close to Teddy so baby Teddy needed to make an appearance (and of course, a small nod to his Remus, who I love.) Thank you for your review <3
Once again, I love that you're highlighting the adverse effects of fame and how Ginny and Harry navigate through it together. And that is what I think I loved most about their dynamic, is all the mature, adult things they're weathering together. They're not only dealing with long distance, but fame that wasn't necessarily sought out but sort of thrust upon them. And that's gotta be so hard. I mean you do a great job showing how difficult it is for them, but they also push beyond it and that makes their relationship so special, imo.
I live how Ginny's the one who takes the initiative to find a quiet place for them and the way they end up on the roof was amazing. Like disappearing the ladder...total brilliance. And once they got up there...just love the snuggles and the kissing and the conversation they had. It's so much lighter and relaxing from the earlier frantic energy we feel from them running away from the paparazzi.
Another amazing prompt!
<3 Courtney
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Author's Response:Poor Harry. I feel like fame's always (will always) hunt him and he's never wanted it. Lucky Ginny's got his back ;) thank you for the review <3
lol this chapter made me laugh so hard hahah
i love that ron's being all traditionally sulky when it comes to viktor krum being at this merlin awards thing in november, worried how he'll look with hermione compared to him. it's childish, but they're still pretty young here and ron isn't known to be emotionally mature oops.
the fact that harry and ron have trouble keeping their flat and their groceery situation under control when hermione's away is both funny and kinda cringe-y and hopefully they at some point manage to get their heads right and not just rely on her or ginny or whoever to do things to them, but as i mentioned, they're still young and i think this is the first time they're actually living on their own, and it makes sense that they're struggling. but it's just nice knowing that hermione still manages to bring ron back from his bad and sulky moods
the bromance between harry and ron was gold, harry ttrying to teach him how to waltz and then relaising he doesn't quite know himself anymore was hilarious, especially when ginny comes in and sees the two of them in this ridiculous setting hahaha i loved that!
kris
Author's Response:haha I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter! I had a lot of fun writing - and letting the boys be kind of immature and just teeneragish still. thank you for the review <3
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