I will be honest and say that I normally wouldn't go near a story that has Ginny paired with Draco (for any reason), but made an exception because I like your stories. I also felt I had to review because of the nastiness (and downright vitriol) in some other reviews. Had I simply read the summary ad was not familiar with the author, I would not have read it. If the warnings and authors note (sorry, but as a standard issue and not special snowflake, I don't need coloring books and fear the continued wimpification of America as the rest of the world mocks us) indicated topics that I couldn't handle, I wouldn't read the story.
You were beyond polite in responding to reviews that were nasty of the sake of it. Kudos to you for that.

When I see a story line I don't like, I don't read. When I see poor grammar and misspelled words in a summary, I know the story will be full of the same. I don't, instead, read the story and complain about it.

Yes, this was also a rant, but one to show that I back your willingness to go a bit outside your comfort zone and try something different. Generally, I don't love super AU stories, but they do tend to require a bit more creativity.

I do have one question, though. In a couple of stories, I have seen this idea of survivors (or in this case parents) being held responsible for another's debt and don't really see how this is possible. Of course, you did manage to twist Madam Bones to see where some of this could happen.

Keep being creative and maybe update Realizations?


Author's Response: Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. I did know going in not as many people would like this story, so I really appreciate you giving it a try. My thoughts about the debts - Percy ran up the debt and Malfoy bought up the outstanding loan on the Burrow leading to a large amount due. Malfoy intentionally set them up with an eye to blackmailing them to allow Ginny to marry Draco. She could have refused as it wasn't her debt, but being the dutiful daughter, she agreed to marry Draco so they wouldn't go to prison. I know that people don't go to prison for debt, but they used to and the wizarding world seems rather old fashioned.

I thought I'd review here because of some of the reviews you have received here.

I can understand people saying that its not their thing and wishing you good luck, but some reviewers don't appear to have read the story. I skim read the first chapter I appear to have picked up ore than they did. One thing I do hope the story brings is some payback for Ginny's parents as they have acted in a completely cowardly way. Percy isn't much better.

Good luck, SIYE isn't the kindest of places if Draco is allowed anywhere Ginny.



Author's Response: Thanks so much! I must say I didn't expect such angry responses to my story - especially when some don't seem to have read it. Oh well, thanks again!

I'm not calling you an idiot. I apologize if you feel that way though.

If you had explained your AU upfront, then I would have gone into that rant in the first place.

Author's Response: Thank you

If the Weasleys had the courage to fight at Battle of Hogwarts, it would be completely ridiculous to assume they would do that.

As the winning side of a brutal civil war, the winner had to sell their only beloved daughter into slavery to a loser?

Are you kidding me?

Author's Response: Sorry you didn't enjoy it. I see the Ministry as quite corrupt and the Death Eaters easily filtered back into society. After the first war Harry was dumped on the doorstep of an unloving family member and the Longbottoms were tortured into insanity. I thought it wasn't a huge stretch.

Quite a beginning. The idea that the Malfoys and other DEs would avoid punishment and keep their position makes sense in the poorly run wizarding society. The Weasleys allowing the sale of their daughter is disturbing but I presume that they hoped/expected that Ginny would be treated better than she was.

Thanks and I look forward to reading more.

Author's Response: Yes, I've never been impressed with the way the wizarding world is run. It seems to me that the Wizengamot is full of old purebloods. Hope you enjoy it.

Ugh. Sorry but I wont be reading this fic. It is nothing against YOU personally but I really dislike these types of fics. I read up to here but this is probably as far as I will go. I like dark stuff normally but not like this.

Good luck to you and thank you for still finding the time to write something even if it is this.

I hope that you still have the energy and motivation to do other stories as well.

Author's Response: Totally understand, I knew it wouldn't be for everyone. Thanks for giving it a try,

I think I will reserve judgement on this one 'till I see where it is going. It seems a little implausible at the moment.

Author's Response: I know. Thanks for giving it a try.

Yikes, it was unexpected and cowardly how the Weasleys sold her only daughter to the Malfoys. It sounds even worse than the death penalty.
I'm curious to know how well-known Death Eaters can have such free reign although Voldemort’s is defeated. Obviously, Voldemort's death hasn't changed much in the Wizarding World.


Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, the Weasleys are a bit cowardly in this one. Many of the Death Eaters managed to blend back into the woodwork after the first war so I imagine it would be the same after the second war. There will be a bit more about it in the next chapter or two.

Review on FFnet!

Author's Response: Thanks! I really hope those Voodoo dolls go away soon.