I'm so confused! Who is Cordelia? But I loved it!

Author's Response: Sorry about the confusion - Cordelia is Astoria's aunt, the younger sister of her mother. I think that was mentioned in 'Age of Innocence' Hope that clears things up!

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Excellent job. This chapter is extraordinarily intrguing. Well done, indeed!

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Just read the whole thing...it's really good! I'm not too sure whether I like Astoria or not, but I really like Daphne. I think it's great that you've shown the contrast between the two sisters. I can't wait until it comes out about Daphne and Ben!

Author's Response: Astoria's great to write but I don't know if I'd want to be friends with her - she's a little too machiavellian for me! Glad you enjoyed the story!

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I love this chapter. I felt a new sense of darkness. It's not overpowering. I'm excited to see how Draco and Astoria keep there relationship secret.

~Adelheid

Author's Response: Ooo darkness - exciting isnt it?

Thanks for your review!

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Aww mint! I love Astoria! And i love Draco when he's nice to her. Like when he is gentle. Aww!! xx

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Yay, I really love this story! Astoria made a wonderful speech, by the way, the vocab was suburb. Can't wait for the next bit!

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So many authors just focus on the main characters of their stories, and I was so happy to see that you don't. On to the next chapter!

Author's Response: I'm glad you appreciate the minor characters - I put a lot of work into them!

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This was a really interesting 1st chapter. I'm really looking forward to reading the rest!

Author's Response: Thanks I hope you enjoy the rest!

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Absolutely enchanting! You have balanced Astoria's character perfectly between a rebellious teenager and a sensible young woman. I love how Draco is just beginning to understand her and with understanding comes the end of his indifference! Woohoo! Your descriptions remain, as every, extraordinary. Especially Nott, I like how you have expanded on his character. Your vocabulary is exquisite, as seen in Astoria's testimony especially. Brilliantly executed!

-gem

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked the chapter!

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I absolutely adore this chapter. Creative yet canon.

~Adelheid

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Astoria's speech at the trial was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. And I'm glad that she and Draco got to share another moment, as well. :)

I hope to read the next chapter when you get it out. I'm enthralled by your story!

Author's Response: Thanks for all your reviews I'm really glad you're enjoying the story!

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I think Astoria probably had the best Christmas break in the world. ;)

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Oooh. A little bit more information on Astoria's mom. Very, very interesting!

I've favorited this story, by the way. :) It's really engrossing. And, I'm on to the next chapter!

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It sounds like Daphne is alone alot, so I liked this chapter. She needed a companion, I think. :)

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The Greengrass's are becoming ever more intriguing. The characters, their home, and their plight are definetly reeling me in! So far, a great story!

I will be on to Chapter Three...

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First chapter, and I'm already deeply interested. You write exquisitely by the way. :)

I'm off to read Chapter Two!

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Yay.an update makes me so so so happy =] It was a beautiful chapter and I can't wait to see what happens next with Draco and Astoria although I'm not a huge fan of Astoria and Nott to be honest...lol! Please Please Please update soon =]

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Great piece of literary work. I can see that you made the character Astoria Greengrass into a literary figure who knows her own mind, knows what to say and it is because of her strong personality Draco will marry her. Since he know he will go far in life by being married to her. Which now leaves a one question I see that Nott is getting quite chummy with Astoria how is that going to play out in the in. Since there is one thing that Astoria likes to do is uses the men in her company for her own gains. Even through from what I am beginning to read Nott is Astoria type not Draco. So how is Astoria's involvement with three guys work out in the end. Dying to know, can't wait to see how this works out in the end.

I like the way, you handle the writing of Astoria testimony in front of the Wizengamot court. That was powerful writing. Since you have did an excellent job on showing that the characters of Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood's father have made mistakes and they were not totally blameless in their pass acts during Lord Voltermolt's reign. Will done in showing the human qualities good and bad of these two characters in this short piece of writing.

Author's Response: Wow thanks! I'm so glad someone picked up on that aspect of Astoria's character - the manipulation of the men around her, I mean if you look at the men she's used already: Draco, Nott, Gareth even Serle and her father,its kind of a trait of hers!

I think Nott is definitely who Astoria sees as more her type at this point - if you remember ch.3 she definitely has a stronger reaction to Nott's presence than Draco's. I think its a freudian thing...

I'm glad you liked the court case and it wasn't too cheesy. I enjoyed writing that - it was interesting to look at the sacrifices Harry Potter made from another point of view.

Hope you like whats to come!

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sooo good post again soon

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This chapter was absolutely fantastic. I loved Astoria's speech at the Wizengamont. I think people generally think of all Slytherins as being evil and dishonest, which is deffinitely not true and Astorias testimony certainly proves that. I also love all the complicated relationships between Astoria and Daphne. Again, great chapter and i'll look forward to an update.

Author's Response: I loved writing that speech! It was quite cathartic just to have a character rant like that. Thanks for reviewing!

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Oh Wow! I think you know that i love this story and Astoria is a little favourite of mine and i cant wait for the next chapter! X

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the review!

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Loved it as usual...but I want more Draco and Astoria action! Also more drama because nothing really happened in this chapter! Still really good though! And please please update soon =]

Author's Response: Yeah this was a bit of a transition chapter, trying to get Astoria from Hogwarts to Arbersverte but definately more drama in the next one with the court case. Still there were some important points in the first part of this chapter so hopefully it served its purpose!

Thanks for the review!

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Oh my god I love this. I really do. I just really really really want it to end happy. And I hate Pansy Parkinson, so maybe Draco can live happily ever after with Astoria? *nudge nudge*

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm not a big Pansy fan myself but she is fun to write...

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Excellent! The awkwardness between Draco and Astoria was superb, very mature. Not in the sense that it was "hot stuff" but they were both acting sensibly and grown-up rather than two typical teens after a one night stand, which technically that was. All in all I thought this was a great chapter.

My one criticism is that it was a little late in publication. This is more a fault of mine for impatience and not taking a writer's muse into consideration. But please don't leave me hanging for so long or else I'll go stir crazy!

Good job.

Author's Response: Aww sorry about the wait!

I'm glad you liked the Draco/Astoria stuff - I don't want them to be like typical teens so I'm happy that came off right. I didn't really want a whole chapter of angst on their part because frankly they've got bigger things on their minds.

Thanks!

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I am glad to see that you have continue writing this particular story. I enjoy reading it and I am very fascinated on how the story turns out in the end. I know in the end that Draco and Astoria will get together. I know it's just a matter of time before these two do get together. But in the meantime, it's the other behind the scenes stories like Ben and Daphne romance and how that will play out in the end that interest me the most.

Author's Response: I am definitely continuing this story don't worry - its my favourite to write and the plot is pretty much figured out so its just a question of writing it all out. I'm glad you've taken an interest in the other story threads its good to know that they're appreciated!

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