And through all the running gags, the magical lore, the inventions, the plot and the smut, you paint a wonderful portrait of Draco. How he makes the choice of leaving the bad side in the war, of developing himself and proving his worth in America, of going back to England and trying to fit in after the war, trying to pick up the old connections and remodel them into something that fits in the current situation, career-wise, friends-wise, and ultimately love-wise, too. How he respects Harry, how he admires him, and also feels sad for him and his loss of function because of his leg. I think it's very believable Harry has some physical damage because of the war, apart from the psychological damage. And how he still manages to find his way, your Harry feels very canon but also more loveable than I find canon!Harry at times. At first I found the leather jacket and the motorcycle really hot, but after Harry tells Draco why he's using these items, I felt all emotional, and happy for Harry. To me, I guess it means Harry's found peace with Sirius' death, and although he misses him, he can handle the loss, doesn't need to avoid stuff reminding him of Sirius, and instead honours his godfather through making good use of some of his dear possessions. Beautiful. And very characteristic for the Harry you're painting, finding some peace within himself and finding a way to enjoy life, without repressing the losses and grief he has experienced.
I also found it fitting you didn't make Harry's limp leg recover some way or another, or removing the werewolf part. Because Draco's such a scientist, I was thinking about it, but I think it's just perfect this way. Not everything is perfect in their lives, but it's good enough, and it's testament to the strength of both of their characters they're finding a way in life.
This was such a wonderful fic, I loved every bit of it. It was cosy, and homely, and filled with all the magical things I love and then some, and your inventions always are the icing on top of the magical-universe-cake. I loved the characters you painted, their gains and losses in life, the way they deal with those, and the development they're both going through in this fic. I guess I really cannot tell you how much I loved it, but I hope this lengthy comment gives a bit of an indication. But actually, instead of commenting, I want to pull you through my screen and hug you and knit you socks and bring you tea and play the Beatles all day long.
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Date: 2015-04-20 08:30 pm (UTC)I also found it fitting you didn't make Harry's limp leg recover some way or another, or removing the werewolf part. Because Draco's such a scientist, I was thinking about it, but I think it's just perfect this way. Not everything is perfect in their lives, but it's good enough, and it's testament to the strength of both of their characters they're finding a way in life.
This was such a wonderful fic, I loved every bit of it. It was cosy, and homely, and filled with all the magical things I love and then some, and your inventions always are the icing on top of the magical-universe-cake. I loved the characters you painted, their gains and losses in life, the way they deal with those, and the development they're both going through in this fic. I guess I really cannot tell you how much I loved it, but I hope this lengthy comment gives a bit of an indication. But actually, instead of commenting, I want to pull you through my screen and hug you and knit you socks and bring you tea and play the Beatles all day long.
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