So glad that you have returned, this was a very moving and touching chapter.

Author's Response: natajess,

Oh, yes, I'm back writing this story. This last chapter was Extremely Difficult for me to write. I really had a rough time of it.

Thank you so much for coming back and reading and reviewing again.

There is more to come as the war has just begun. ;(

Thank you dearly,
Dark Whisper

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FINALLY!!! The chapter that I've been waiting for for so long! Seriously, I cannot begin to explain my excitement when I saw that the new chapter was finally posted.
It's beyond gorgeous, truly. There's so much hurt and pain and dear love, but you kept it from getting incredibly sappy. You remembered, as all good Dramione writers must, that Draco is still a Death Eater at the end of the day. Part of his heart will always be ice, and he does have the capacity to be incredibly cruel. He was harsh with Hermione in the midst of his admission of love for her, and I think that writing like that separates the cliched Dramione pieces from the truly magnificent ones like this.

Author's Response: TheSortingHat,

Finally! I know! It took me a shamefully long time to finally get through it. I thank you for remembering my story enough to come back to it. Thank you so much for your excitement. I had great fear in this chapter coming out right or not. I'm still not entirely happy with it, but I needed to move on.

You are so right about there being so much emotion in this one... hurt, pain, & love. You don't know what it means to be that you didn't think it came out too sappy. :) *breathes sigh of great relief*

And Draco being ice... you are so very right. And even though he admitted he loved her, he was so wrong in cursing her! He is flawed and it was cruel.

Your compliments make my heart soar. You bring so much encouragement and it is much needed and certainly appreciated.

Thank you sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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ONCE AGAIN - you kill me. True, i thought you had broken my heart before and then i read THIS and i am shattered.
you are too good my friend, far too good.

I think my favorite thing about this story is that i feel like even though i know whats going to happen (talking about the original HP story, ya know?) I feel like this story that you are writing could have happened, like a sub story within the story itself.

I absolutely loved how honorable Draco is. Instead of doing what, i think, we all wanted to happen, he comes clean and finally tells her the truth. Like, c'mon man, stop making me love him!

I cannot wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response: eevonne,

Awe, this chapter was truly written to break hearts. ;( They went from nearly making love to breaking apart forever. I do love these two together, but war is upon them and there is no way for them to find their way through the darkness. Him being the enemy is just too much for her. It is certainly shattering for them both.

This is definitely a story within the original and it is wonderful to hear that you feel it could've happened. I'm trying to keep it within the realm of possibility and i will admit, it can be very difficult at times.

You love him? Well... there have already been a few reviewers that have married him already. LOL! I think I have made him too pefect, but I do try to keep him flawed. He should NEVER have used an Unforgivable on her!

I am working on the next chapter, but want to warn you that my chapter updates are slow. I am committed to the story though and do write when I can.

Thanks so much for your wonderful reviews. I do hope you come back for more.

Welcome to the world of Reviewing. :)

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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I'm new to this site and recently discovered your stories. I've devoured the last few chapters and it wasn't until i got to this one that i felt compelled to tell you this.
This (the library scene) is one of the most heart breaking scenes I have ever read. Honestly. My heart aches and i can't stand it! I am slowly moving past this however, and will continue to hope against hope that something will come of this. I'm a sucker for love, and while i have a bad tendency to skip ahead of things so i can know the ending, i wont do that to this story.
So thank you, for writing something so completely wonderful and heartbreaking and beautiful.

Author's Response: eevonne,

Well, first, welcome to this amazing, awesome, creative site!

Thank you so much for giving my stories a chance and reviewing this chapter.

This library scene is really heartbreaking for Hermione. She bares her innermost secret feelings of being born without magical parents. She aches for a reason why. And it is not just because she wants to know, it goes much deeper than that in loving someone that she cannot have. ;(
Such a great personal tragedy.

And Hermione's personality is strong, but even in real life, strong people can have their own self-doubts that others around them may never know about and I kind of feel that way about her with her blood status.

I'm very glad that you did not skip ahead with this story. :) You might miss an important detail that may come up later *hints*, but I completely understand why you are tempted to do that with any story on this amazing site. I have loads of plans for the things you've read, but don't want to spoil things.

Thank you for your wonderful compliments. Reviews are the only 'pay' that authors receive and your words are truly golden.

Thank you from my heart for reviewing.
Dark Whisper

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no no no no no no! please get them back together. pretty please.

Author's Response: lexie,

Awe, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I just love these two together, but sometimes things are just too difficult to happen realistically. Stay tuned. There is much more to come and a certain book that might help things along. ;)

Thanks so much,
Dark Whisper

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awesome! keep writing.:)

Author's Response: dianna,

Thank you so much. I'm glad that you like my story. I shall most definitely keep writing, as there is much more to come.

Thanks for your review,
Dark Whisper

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:( Such a heartbreaking chapter! But you wrote it so well! :) I think this was exactly what was needed--this is a tragic story so it only makes sense to have tragedy appear in a major way. But the fact that Draco tells Hermione he truly loves her and always will while she's under his Imperius curse and she wants to take everything back just breaks my heart! Even though you say you had a lot of trouble writing this chapter, it turned out phenomenal (as always). :)

Remember that long time ago when I asked if I could reference your Argentine tango one-shot in one of my future chapters of LMM? Yeah, I still have yet to get to that chapter...certain plot points have caused me to detour from doing that, so I'm not even sure whether or not I'll still have them do that. If I do, I will make sure to give you credit where your credit is due. :)

Great job as always with this chapter, I'm anxiously anticipating the next! xx
~MadiMalfoy

Author's Response: MadiMalfoy,

Oh, this really was a heartbreaking chapter and this story was meant to be a tragedy, you are so right. These two have been doomed from the start and this was the height of their love together... and then the crash.

Yes, he told her that he loved her, but she could not speak. Oh, the poor dears will have to live with what was said for a long while. Boo hoo. The war has begun and they will be separated for a time, but hopefully with magic he won't have to be completely alone without her. :(

Oh yes, the tango story... No problem at all. Trust me when I say that I completely understand how a story changes and moves in unexpected ways as we write them, so that's fine. Use it or not, it was wonderful to hear that I inspired you in some way.

Thank you for your many compliments on a chapter that was extremely difficult for me to write. There shall be more...

Thank you much,
Dark Whisper

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Dark whisper,

Where do I even begin? Do I start with my array of compliments I have lined up? Do I start by telling you how sorry I am for them to be divided Or do I simply say thank you?

My words, my thoughts and my soul felt every bit of pain, suffering, love and despair in this chapter. I know it cannot have been easy to write a Love being pulled in so many directions and do it all to fit in with your story and your plot. What can I say?? I have no words except for your talent is again amazing, to capture the anguish felt on both parts was truly bewitching. For Hermione to find her greatest love and passion to be not something she held dear in her heart was her biggest fear reveled, she had placed trust devotion and her own true love in the hands of what we all knew... A Death Eater...But is he the one that changes everything and does not follow the same path as A certain someone who broke our hearts in Dealthy Hallows. Is he going to be the one across the battle line standing, waiting , hoping and dreaming that his love his true love will welcome him back with open arms? Will he get his forever after? Will he have gone to far to turn back the tables? I have no answers no suspicions not even a clue because if I did I would sense this masterpiece would soon end? And for me I dont want it to happen. I cant fathom to begin where all my feelings my doubts my own reflection of love and my own soul would be shown in a story I could relate to. Given I'm not a death eater however we all keep dark secrets and its up to love and trust and maybe a push that those who do love us either learn to live with it or they accept you and your make up. Do I feel Hermione will recover? Time is her only answer but with great dark times looming will it be enough? I'm not sure. You captured throughout the chapter a beautiful hidden connection a understanding of two people who didnt know each other fully but loved each other. You brought strength to Hermione to lash out and fight her pain and you brought a raw honesty to Draco that he has not showed until he knew she could not answer her back, she got all she ever wanted to hear in his line 'And know… that I’ll be loving you until the day that I die.”.Any woman any person anybody hearing that line in such a situation would be paralysed with fear with pain and with adoration that they are loved sure isnt it mans worst fear to die? but to die alone and unloved?
I think Ive rambled enough for you Dark Whisper. Again a genius credit must got to you for inspiring passion and love and cryptic messages along this journey. And maybe one day this story can be in its own little black book of Loves greatest tales
Much love and look forward to hearing and reading your next epic piece of cherishing art.

Yours Romance4ever, Sinead x

Author's Response: Sinead,

You always give me such amazing reviews, I never know how to respond, but I shall try.

You are so right about there being much pain, suffering, love and despair in this chapter. And you really hit the reason why it was so difficult to write... how do I fit all of that into my story? Into JKR's story? How can I make sure that they are not too out of character (Hermione offering herself)? All of it had to be done very carefully or this entire story could've been a huge failure! It was so unbelievably difficult!

It does my heart much good to know that you understand and that this entire scene "bewitchingly" held your interest and that you felt their anguish. Thank you so much for saying that!

I think both of them experienced what they feared most. Hers: Him being a Death Eater after everything. His: Her rejection and not being able to love him in return.

Oh, how I wanted Draco to really come around in the books. I was rooting for him. I wanted to see more of his "defection" in the movie, but alas, the powers that make these decisions broke our hearts, didn't they? yes, they did, indeed... forever. It is only in the thousands of fanfiction stories that we can fix their error. LOL! XD

The war has begun and I have more of this story to write. I feel like it must be written... for the lovers of Dramione.

Will he be hoping that his love will welcome him back with open arms? The Draco that I am writing has issues with hope letting him down. And so, I can tell you that he will not be hoping for this. Hope to him is lost. :(

You are so right to mention that we all have our dark secrets and terrible choices that we have made in life. And sometimes it is the people we love the most that might reject us or accept us for those faults and flaws and terrible choices. There is much understanding and forgiveness needed in the world. (This relates to the beginning of this story and will come back in the end of it).

Hermione was strong to fight for what was right, but she wanted to collapse onto the floor, as all strong people want to do from time to time.

Indeed, you have mentioned one of my favorite lines in this chapter. There is so much there. He admitted he loved her, but did it in an almost cruel way. She had no way to respond to that. He had robbed her of her freedom to voice what she was thinking and was wrong. But no one can turn love to hate at a blink.

"Loves greatest tales?" Oh, my you sweet person, you... what a beautiful thing to say. Thank you. I do plan on printing all of this out one day and making my own little "Delilah's Black Book of Poems" book just for me. It will be my greatest writing achievement when it is completed. And, yes, one day I will be posting the last sad chapter, but not yet.

Your voice is a gem to me.
Thank you from my heart.
Dark Whisper

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Ok, I love these, but just sit down for an hour or two and write the next chapter. I usually only read completed fanfics for this exact reason and it's been about two/three months now and just is kind of irritating. Like, I'm a college student and I have enough free time to do this you know? Ok myrantisdonenow:) but I love you and your writing.

Author's Response: Concerned,
Well, deary, thank you for your concern. You must be a Gryffindor in having no patience. :P

I must admit to you that I'm not that great of a writer. Honestly, I can easily spend one hour on one sentence. I could spend weeks trying to figure out what needs to happen in a chapter and get writer's block over the order of things in a chapter. I know where I want to get, but have trouble on how to get there. Much is riding on this next chapter and I need it to flow well, make sense, and get it precisely how I need it to be or this entire story will be a great big FAIL. And so, with my analysis paralysis, I cannot post something that I do not think is ready.

I am not a college student. I have a wonderful family and a full time job in the financial world. I spend many late nights losing sleep trying to write a novel that I will never get paid for. While I agree that it is taking much too long, I promise you that it cannot be helped.

I have thought about not posting another word until I have finished writing the entire story, because I hate disappointing people or irritating them in making them wait. I'm unsure at this point of what I will decide.

In writing this response, I've had several days to think about what I wanted to say. I've probably written it a couple different ways and have spent a good hour trying to get it right. See, evidence again that I am a horrible writer.

Thanks for your review though. I cannot believe this story is approaching 500 Reviews! I am greatly humbled by this and can hardly believe it.

It's been a wonderful journey... a long one as you are well aware. When I began, I had no idea how much of a time committment it would become. I had no idea how difficult it has proven to be. Even so, I am committed to finishing this story... but had I known, I don't think I would've ever started.

Thanks for your concern.

Dark Whisper

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Please write more ='( hahah I absouletely love this story. It's amazing. lol you did a wonderful job.

Author's Response: EricaMichelleee,

Thank you so much for your little review. It makes me smile that people are still reading it. I'm so sorry that I am so slow.

Hockey tournament season is in full swing and is taking my writing time and on top of that, I've been working overtime lately.

Anyway, please forgive a busy person. I will continue, but am having a hard time just responding to reviews. :P

Thanks so much for yours. Truly it helps keep me going.

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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Ok..here we are then...waiting for the next chapter to be public and trying not to get too much frantic in the meantime...
Thank you so much for your ART!

Author's Response: Cynthia,
Thank you so much again. I can hear the excitement for my story in your kind words and they serve as encouragement for me.

Thanks so much for your repeated reviews, you wonderful Tango dancer, you... :)

Art? *blushes* Thank you!
Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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Oh my God!! I have read all your fics, and I have no words to describe my admiration for your ART. Now I am deadly trapped by this one... I really HOPE you can give all of us (as a gift) another amazing chapter as soon as you can.. The waiting will hurt...

Author's Response: Cynthia,
Thank you so much, deary. If you have read all of my stories, then you have spent A LOT of time reading. I think I'm up to 9 now! LOL! I cannot thank you enough for your amazing compliments.

Just so you know, I tend to have two projects going on... this novel and one short story. I will be working on this one again soon. I hope the wait won't hurt too much. :)

Thanks again,
Dark Whisper

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I finally felt it was time to write a review for this chapter. I read it as soon as it came out (well, almost as soon, because I have so much work around my college and I'm just so overwhelmed) and it took me some time to think about it.

First of all, my condolences for all of your losses. I feel with you, and I hope you will get better in time. I've read your other story, influenced by your losses, and it aches me a lot to see how much you've suffered. Remember what Sirius said to Harry - the ones that love us never really leave us, and you can always find them in your heart. I hope that quote will be comforting for you, as it is my favorite quote that helps me deal with loss of loved ones. Now, back to the chapter.

You amaze me more and more with every new chapter you write. All of the emotions you weave in your story are palpable, and so sensually described, anyone can feel what a certain person is going through. And yes, I wrote a person, not a character, because, for me, you made all of them come to life, and they are so much more than just a name in a book. They are living, breathing people with everyday problems and miseries.

The coldness in Lucius' posture made me shudder, for I could hear his voice ordering and making Draco comply with his wishes and orders. Yes, I understand that Voldemort would kill them if Draco failed, but Lucius isn't afraid for his son or wife, he is afraid for himself. Such a person, detached from his family, a cold-blooded murderer, no wonder Draco grew up to be as he was. I am so glad he found love and let it melt away the decay in his heart and soul.

I've always admired Narcissa somehow. She had to endure her unloving, clinical husband and do all she could to protect her only beloved son from any harm that may come his way. Now your story made me admire Narcissa even more. She is an incredible person, thanks to your amazing writing skills.

And Goyle! Must I even mention that part of the story?? Always have I been disgusted by him, but now, you shed a new light on him. He is an unloved, rejected person who is simply seeking for something all people need - love. And that's the only thing he can't find. I had to sympathize with him, I felt so sorry for him. I hope you will write some sort of a happy end for him, where he'll find his love, because, at the end of the day, we all need it and deserve it, no matter what.

I don't think I need to review the last part of the story, when Hermione goes to visit Draco. I've already written about extraordinary chemistry between them which you create. All I can say is I can't wait for the next chapter. I'm not sorry for writing this long review, because I want you to know how wonderful a writer you are. Thank you for creating this beautiful story for us to read and live in.

Love,

Ilovecookies

Author's Response: Ilovecookies,

Well, as you can see, I can fully understand how busy people can be, as it has been an embarrassingly long time since you wrote this wonderful review. I should've responded to you long ago, but it seemed everytime I tried, I'd be at a loss for words. Please forgive me for taking so long.

Thank you so much for your condolences and for the the quote. It's a great one and certainly helps.

Thank you for the comments on the emotions with people vs. characters. It is an amazing compliment to me as an author to portray those feelings as real. And "misery" is a perfect word to describe it.

Lucius is really cold in this chapter. You are so right. I wanted him to kind of place false blame on Draco, or guilt really. And I think it worked so that Draco deciding to go through with the task is still believable.

Oh yes, Narcissa... I think she would have to be brave in lying to Voldemort for her son. I think she's an intriguing character, for sure.

Ah, Goyle. I'm so glad that you mentioned him. He is my favorite part of this chapter. I wrote a side of him that can lie hidden deep within a man... the longing to be loved by someone. I do have my plans for him.

Thank you dearly for your wonderful review. Please forgive me for taking so long. It is always the good ones that are the hardest to respond to.

Your words truly warm my heart and are so very encouraging. I appreciate your continuous reviews. Thank you so much,

From my heart,
Dark Whisper

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oh... condolences. I myself also lost a few family members this year. my Grandpa died during the first half of the year, then, a few days after Christmas, my uncle died as well. :(
but, let's be optimistic. there's always a rainbow after a storm.

Author's Response: princess sapphire,

Thank you so much for the condolences. I'm sorry for your losses as well... your grandfather and uncle.

I thank God for the people in my life and when I lose them, I am still thankful, because I know they had an impact on my life and helped make me who I am. God allowed me to have these people in my life and it was privilege knowing them. They will be missed and loved.

Yes, princess, there's always a rainbow after the storm... our memories to be cherished.

Thank you dearly,
Dark Whisper

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Please post soon I love your story

Author's Response: Patty89,

Well, thank you so much for your little review of encouragement.

I took a break from this story to write and finish, "When a Wizard Grieves." It is finished and I will be returning to write more of this one soon. I'll be busy with hockey tournaments, but promise to work on it.

I am extremely busy and do write when time permits.

Thanks so much for your excitement for my story. :)

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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Very good! I'm so sorry to been absent for so long. Know that I hope things turn out for the better. Death is part of life and only reminds us how fragile we are. Keep those departed close to your heart.

Take your time, we will wait.



Author's Response: Evoltenshi,

Well, there you are. :) So nice to see you again. I so appreciate your well wishes.

I took a break from this story to write "When a Wizard Grieves." It was inspired by my losses this year. Now that it is finished, I will be picking this up once again.

Thanks for understanding,
Dark Whisper

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I am so sorry to hear about your losses. I've had a hard par year as well and we just had a year anniversary of the death of two of my friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
As for your writing; it is brilliant. You are very talented and have great creativity. Keep up the good work

Author's Response: Fireaway,

Thank you for your condolences and especially for your prayers. I'm so sorry to hear of your losses as well. Life can be heartbreakingly difficult when loved ones are taken from us.

I took a break from this story to write another that was inspired by them. Now that I have finished it, I will be picking up this story once again.

Thank you so much for your kind words about my writing. I promise to finish this story... eventually. It is important to me and I feel like I owe it to my readers to continue. It is support like yours that keeps me going.

It truly does and I thank you for it.

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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Dark Whisper,

I'm so upset. I wrote out a review already and something messed up and I lost it!! I hate it when that happens. Okay, so now on to the review.

I loved this chapter. There is so much going on in this chapter and the backstory really shown through and Draco is becoming more "human" with each passing chapter. You know I love Draco but you are taking the mean Draco from JK's story and giving us good reason for his acts. I love seeing him evolve into so much more.

The description in this chapter was stunning!! I think the argument between Draco and his father was perfectly choreographed. It was great at depicting the character of both men. Lucius is so cold and calculating and only out to save his own skin and he will manipulate Draco in anyway to get what he wants. Draco has a soft spot for his mother and by extension his father. It awesome to see Draco's judgement on his father becoming what it should be. Lucius is a horrible monster and is a cold blooded killer and is trying to turn Draco that way too. I hope he doesn't succeed!

I following conversation with his mother was very revealing too. I'm glad we finally got the story on the scars on Draco's back and why he got into fight with his father that time. Though I don't think it takes much to blow Lucius's fuse.

I think my favorite part of the whole chapter was Draco and Goyle's conversation on love. I've always disliked both Crabbe and Goyle but you have a way with making a 2d character become 3d. I found myself feeling sorry for Goyle and wishing one of the Slytherin girls would pay attention to him. It was such an "Awe" moment when Draco was describing love to Goyle while he was thinking of Hermione and all that she had said to him.

I can't wait to read the next chapter. I hope Hermione takes what he has to say in a good way because I think this is a pivotal moment for Draco and how he will turn out in the end.

I'm so ready to read more because I want to know where you are going with this. I wonder if you are going to stick to canon with Draco or go ooc. I can't wait!! 10/10 again.

Until next time...

Meg

PS. I'm sorry to hear of the losses you have had this year. I hope this coming year is better.

Author's Response: Meg,
Oh, that has happened to me too and I hate that. I end up having it all perfect and then I forgot what I said. Grr. Oh, well, it happens. ;) But thanks for writing two reviews for this chapter! That is dedication. LOL!

I'm sure that I'm making Draco a bit too perfect. I just cannot help myself. This is the way that I see him, becoming mature and being forced to grow up too fast and not be a child anymore. He greatly ponders everything. He is patient, fearful, and thinks on his life and possible death. He does not want to be remembered as the bully of Hogwarts. Everything has changed, and it has changed him. In my eyes, for the better.

On the conversation between Lucius and Draco, I am so happy that you liked it. Lucius truly is calculating and cold, but he does not want his family to die. And to that, he wants Draco to complete his dark task and get it over with. I think he is a bit delusional in thinking that all will be fine. It clearly does not ever get better for them as we see in DH1. I think Lucius giving his twisted encouragement has opened Draco's eyes even more and it does not sit well at all.

I hope the scars on his back was not too cheesy. I am desperately trying to keep it from becoming dairy. : ) I am hoping people didn't roll their eyes and say "please, really?" LOL! Oh, well, I guess. *shrugs* It actually has something to do with the book of poems.

Goyle was my favorite part too. : ) I have no idea why I want the bad ones to crave love. I guess it is the hopeless romantic in me that wants to believe that just the mere thought of love can change people and have them crave it, the hardest of men can be melted into a pot of nothing. I have my plans for him, all in due time. ;)

This next chapter... huh, "pivotal moment" indeed! So much is riding on this chapter, I had to step away from this story for awhile and really think about what it is that needs to happen and just how it is going to come about. I have the end down. It is the beginning I am having trouble with. I will admit to struggling with it. This one is probably the hardest that I have written. It is so very important to get exactly right as this will be their LAST conversation face to face in a long, long while. This is it! And it has to be perfect or I will never write again! LOL! The pressure I am putting on myself is causing me to block. That dreaded W.B. thing that every author cringes upon hearing. Gah!

Thank you so much for your generous ten and for your condolences once more. Your reviews, oh, your reviews, always render me speechless.

Thanks so much, Meg.
Dark Whisper


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I love it can't wait for more. This is on of my favorite stories please post soon.

Author's Response: Patty,
Thank you so much for leaving a review of my story. I have been extremely busy lately (hockey season tournaments) and have been concentrating on finishing "When a Wizard Grieves." It is now complete and I will be once again writing my Delilah story.

This story is one of your favorites? Thank you!

Thanks so much,
Dark Whisper

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My apologies dark whisper the review got cut short for some reason im unaware of
I had left this poem for you as a number of times it has helped me grieve
"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die."
I hope it offers you some help in this time

Now I shall return to the story itself ... It's utterly fantastically simple and perfect. You've done it again with capturing the innocence of people and the true characters ESP my favourite narcissa.. You've done so well with her as I always feel she was hiding pain behind her coveted face and deep down she was falling apart but remains strong for everyone else especially for her husband and child which I must applaud you've captured his temperament perfectly as well as what I love to read is the romance and love between a married couple in love I always feel they are in love and not battling a hidden war many people make them out to be ... For who else would notice their perfect wife falter if they were not in love and who else would plead with their son to murder someone if it was not to protect his love


I'm happy Dracos scars have been shown to the one person he loves for I feel there is some walls now that have fallen and he can show everything to Hermione that she deserves to know to make them complete or rebuild their own walls or make even their fantasy of a cardboard box come true for even at the end the day if you have love you are a wealthy man and draco understand this and for that I thank you and for his advice to goyle for so many people do not understand the meaning of real love and I hope he finds someone to love him and he becomes some what happy in his time .

Thank you again dark whisper for this has been yet another wonderful read and I look forward to whichever you update first as they are amazing

I leave you with a proverb from my homeland

An rud is annamh is iontach = a thing that is seldom is wonderful
Your fan sinead ( romance4ever)

Author's Response: Sinead, you sweet, sweet person,

Thank you for your wonderful poem that you offer to me for condolences. I have heard of it and it is truly beautiful to think of those lost in that way. It is so nice of you to send this me. It is heartfelt as well as deeply personal. I appreciate it so much. I feel like I have been hugged from someone very far away. *sigh* Thank you.

Regarding this chapter, I just love your comments and insight into Narcissa and Lucius. Since she is your favorite, I am glad that I have been writing her correctly in your eyes. I too think there is love in their relationship no matter how cold Lucius portrays himself. And I specifically remember seeing Narcissas face when she saw the aftermath of Voldemort finding out the cup was taken. Even Griphook lie on the floor as the sword disappeared from his hand (as well as several others that did not survive it). It appeared to me that maybe something within her changed as she knew Voldemort was deranged and needed to be taken out somehow. I believe she was fearful, but she saw too many evil things and loved Draco so much to do what she did in the end. She is a woman who loves her son, not unlike Lily, in my mind.

And I agree with you about Lucius as well. He is worried about Narcissa so much so that he wants Draco to murder someone to protect her. He knows his wife well and knows she is hiding her worry underneath her beauty... and yet he knows.

Regarding his scars, I have not decided yet if I am going to have him tell her the truth or if she will figure it out. I am still in the writing and editing phase, so time will tell once I sort it all out. She will know, I am just not sure how bluntly it will come about.

I am so glad that you mentioned Goyle. He is mean and cruel, but deep down in him is a craving for someone to just love him. I do have my plans for him...

The other story I was working on is finished, so hopefully I will have time to continue this story. The next chapter has been challenging for me write. I had to step away from it for awhile, but will be picking it back up.

My apologies for taking so long to respond. Wonderful reviews like yours are the hardest for me. I tend to read them over and over again and I never know what to say. Thank you is just not enough.

Thanks again for the virtual hug and the poem. And finally, for your quote. Irish Gaelic?! I truly do not know what to say. It is such a compliment... Thank you.

Romance4ever, indeed...
Dark Whisper


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Argh! This chapter was so wonderfully well written, I can't even know where to begin. I loved the whole scene with Draco and his father, as well as with his mother and with Goyle. I love that you made the whole argument with his father all those years ago about a mudblood that he'd brought up to question his father's teachings and his whole upbringing and that it was Hermione. This chapter was so moving and so sad on so many levels, but I absolutely loved it. I cannot wait to see all of what he ends up telling Hermione and how she reacts to it all. Keep up the amazing work!

I'm sorry to hear about your losses this past year. I know how painful it is to lose someone. Keep your head up, dear.

~Mischief_managed18

Author's Response: Dearest Mischief,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It makes my heart smile so much.

I'm glad you liked the scene with Lucius. He is so... despicable. But his mother isn't too bad and Goyle, well we get a glimpse of what it is like to really be him. :(

I'm glad that you didn't mind the fight starting with Hermione. I was almost afraid of it being too cheesy. I actually still am with this next chapter. I want it to be done right and it is giving me a bit of trouble, I will admit. There is much riding on this next chapter... emotions, things said, their actions, and feelings. It's going to take a lot for me to get it right.

Thank you so much for your kind condolences. It is much appreciated.

My apologies for taking so long to respond. I'm finally get back into this story and your words are such inspiration.

Thank you dearly,
Dark Whisper



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Oh...
You wrote Goyle beautifully, it's nice to know that not everyone sticks with the cliché think-headed bafoons. You gave him a voice...a deep, meaningful and wise voice who only seeks one thing and nothing more.

Thank you for this beautiful story but I can feel that it is coming to an end soon- not too too soon but soon.

-DracosCookie

Author's Response: RowlingsGirls 22,

I'm so sorry that I have not responded timely. I got very busy, they got away from me, and I had deadlines to meet with Challenges. So, please do accept my apology.

Regarding your review... Thank you so very much for mentioning Goyle. I kind of want to portray 'other' sides of people. (Much like giving Filch a brother with magic). Goyle might be 'thick' but he is still a person and I wanted him to have feelings that actually can teach Draco a bit.

I do have plans for Goyle, we'll just have to wait and see...

You give me wonderful compliments about my story and I truly appreciate it. Every review encourages me to keep going until it is finished.

As far as it ending soon... you guessed correctly... not too soon. There are what I consider 6-7 major scenes remaining. I cannot say chapters because it has been my experience throughout this journey that whenever I write a chapter, it usually becomes 2 chapters. I definitely have a detailed plan and much of it written, but not refined or complete. I have a plan, a direction, and an end. I'm just sorry that I'm so slow at it. :(

So many have kept with me along the way that I feel I owe them a completed story. It is extremely important to me that I continue to the end.

Thank you sincerely for your review. I do hope that you come back for more.
Dark Whisper

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This was wonderful! Gut-wrenching, sad, and depressing, but really good all the same. I'm curious to see whether Draco will end up fighting for Hermione even though it goes against everyone's ideals and wishes on the Dark Lord's side. I'm sorry for all of your losses in your life and hope you can take it and turn it into something beautiful. Absolutely amazing, update all of your pieces soon!

Author's Response: MadiMalfoy,

Firstly, I am so terribly sorry to have failed to respond to reviews timely. They seemed to have got away from me and sometimes, I don't know what to say. Anyway... my apologies for taking so long.

Thank you so much for your review of this latest chapter. It was a bit heart-wrenching. I am hoping to give Goyle more depth to his character and I do have plans for him.

The next chapter I am working on will answer many questions. I'm looking forward to getting back into this story and posting once more now that my other short story is finished.

Thanks so much for your condolences... it is truly appreciated.

As far as my other pieces, I think I now only have 2 WIPS and 7 completed. I swear I couldn't have done it without people encouraging me on with reviews like yours.

Thank you!
Dark Whisper

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I'm sorry to hear you've had such an awful time lately! I hope all is getting better now!
your story is truly wonderful

Author's Response: dreamingofdraco,

Thank you so much for your well wishes. I appreciate it very much.

And thanks for the compliment on my story.

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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Of all the time I have spent in this website looking for worthy stories that I can go back and read and re-read agin your story fell in my mental shelf of one the best next to two others that have captivated my every full feeling I would write more but there is just so much so for short this STORY is truly one of the best I hope you never lose hope on writing or anything you set your mind to
I can't wait to read what happens next please hurry but I will understand if it may take long since of other events or writers' block (being a writer myself)
Also how is their feelings gonna change during/after the war?

Author's Response: Dear, Girl who adores and can't wait for more of this story... whew that's a wonderfully long name. :) I adore it.

Wow... you give me a huge compliment in ranking me so high on your list. That is truly an amazing thing to say.

I appreciate your understanding of how events in real life can put a stop to writing... either no time to write as well as block.

However, I am very excited to tell you that the next chapter is currently awaiting validation. The queue is at 12 hours, but can turn into days rather quickly. Be on the watch. :)

How are their feelings going to change during/after the war? Well... I can tell you that that book she's been reading will help them both stay connected during the war, but not really connected, you know? I'm afraid I can't reveal anymore than that.

Thank you so much for your review. It is much appreciated. Be on the lookout today or tomorrow for the next chapter.

Sincerely,
Dark Whisper

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