A Match Made In Convenience: Review Replies and Discussion

[Eris Night]

Livilletoe 7/18/13

Thank you!! More is on the way!!!

[Eris Night]

Morning Snow 7/18/13

I know, I'm especially connected to Draco and it's hurts my soul that they keep misunderstanding each other.

The worst part lies in the fact that he doesn't tend to handle himself well and is liable to do something destructive. Granted he's worked on his apoplectic tendencies but he still acts out whenever he's hurt as a way to kinda cover up how he's truly feeling.

Truth be told there was NO way Hermione was just going to accept the night had happened and then ride off into the sunset lol. She's too far wrapped up in her head for that. But as misunderstandings go, Draco will get his shit together once he messes up a bit more. Good news is that's only a couple chapters away.

Lol, and i know what you mean about the Angst.... no one has a peaches and roses relationship anymore and all these misunderstandings will be great stories to tell their kids in their old age

As always its a pleasure Morning Snow:)

Eris

Draconis 7/18/13

I know, I rewrote the chapter multiple times, trying to soften the blow for Draco but it just couldn't happen.

It's gonna pick up though so stick around:)

Thank you for reviewing!

Luminari Lilium 7/18/13

I have no idea... chapter 17 is coming together in parts and their reconciliation may not even fit in there. Lol, good news is that it's a dramione marriage fic! They work it all out in the end.

DragonsLore86 7/18/13

Thank you!! I post a picture of your review on my fb! It totally made my day!! Hopefully I can keep it interesting for you!

Heather 7/18/13

Lol! I love how my readers are responding positively to the angst! I was ready to be strung up for having the chapter end on such a low after a night full of smut haha!

But yes its all got it's place! Draco and Hermione have to work through their personal problems first

Thank you for reading!

[Eris Night]

Victoria 7/18/13

I know right, I feel sad. Impressing any kind of emotional hardship of Draco kills me inside. I adore my character and admire his growth. However the angst is necessary. There was no way they would just ride off into the sunset this early, that would seem like a let down and a pretty cheap way of getting them there.

I apologize that you feel cheated, as always you know that I value your inputs but in this case I'm afraid there is nothing I can do for you. Those little interactions that you expected to encumber this latest chapter have been laced throughout the entire 15 chapters so far. They haven't just come to feel so deeply for each other (because neither of them said the "L" words yet) in the past week that Hermione has been free of Ron.

All of those things have been happening all along. Have you noticed the way Draco instinctually trusts Hermione, or the fact that every time she's face with a challenge she feels comfortable allowing Draco to resolve it.

Especially the enslavement curse issue, she stepped back and let Malfoy (someone who was her enemy) help her best friend instead of rushing into it and trying. She loves Harry more than anything and wouldn't trust his care with anyone.

The dark mark is also very indicative of their developing relationship. Malfoy hides it away whenever someone reminds him of it, but can easily show it to Hermione despite the fact that it's reacting to dark magic. He didn't worry that she would be disgusted by it, he didn't even think twice.

I could pull out all the fluff that i've packed into each individual chapter but the main point is that I take a slightly more subtle route when it comes to our characters falling in love. I mean I could write you one shot interactions after the completion of the story but they wouldn't add any worth to the work as a whole. Unfortunately, I don't like writing overtly obvious scenes of affection especially when these two have been "dancing around each other" and kind have developed this silent truce not to say how they feel.

Romance is in the fact that when she was frightened beyond all else, she got into bed with Malfoy because he was capable of making her feel safe. It's adorable that despite her fear, she was able to overcome it because he meant more to her than her phobia. Lol, I know most people won't get it and I sincerely apologize that it's not what you wanted. I legitimately re-wrote this chapter possibly 6 times, and just forced myself to post it because I was going insane.

Truth is, they've been falling for 15 chapters now. It started with lust, the easiest form of affection and then that morphed into admiration once they began to learn more and more about each other. Then it continued into companionship/comraderie in the face of danger/strife/troubles lol whatever you call the Weasley's acting like Damn FOOLS haha, and now both Hermione and Draco are starting to put all that together and give it a name and that is love.

I can't say we've got fluff coming, there's angst and passion and danger but Draco's hurting. I don't know if he's capable of fluff right now.

Lol I hope I adequately explained where I was going with this! You see my work in a way that makes discussions fun and I appreciate your honest and thoughtful reviews!! Please keep sharing them with me and if you still disagree let me know haha there is nothing wrong with not liking a chapter or wishing it had more!!

Eris

P.S. I have diagnosed astraphobia and basicially how Hermione dealt with it is pretty similar to how I do. Unfortunately it's not as fun... no dashing Draco that I can tease into submission but I'm glad you were able to identify with it. Phobias and disorders are very personal and I'm happy we're surviving them.

[Eris Night]

Magic Words 7/18/13

Lol, "man up" and "Gryffon up", I can say that I haven't heard the latter before but I totally get your point. The two of them will find their way I promise, however a bit more suffering is definitely in store.

But it will all work out in the end!

Meagan 7/18/13

Thank you for reading!! I'm working on the next chapter as we speak!

[Eris Night]

HarryGinny4eva

I know right... I just re-read my chapter and face palmed my own character haha. I'm like "girl what are you doing??" But i'm telling you i re-wrote it multiple times and every time Hermione got really insecure and Draco got his feelings hurt. It was just the way the story worked out.

The marriage law is coming yes, but there is a whole lot more to this story then just the Dramione aspect lol, so i've got to work all of that in there!

All those loose ends I've introduced earlier in the novel are gonna come out and play in these up and coming chapters!

Thank you for sticking with the story:) I really appreciate you!

[Eris Night]

XiaoZhen 7/18/13

Interestingly enough, the method of entry for the marriage law has already been introduced more than once so far. There are a bread crumb trail of clues that I think basically spell out the how lol:) but i suppose its fun making it all come together for you guys anyway!

As for the Weasleys I wouldn't say the term evil is one I reserved for them. If they were evil Harry wouldn't have been so heartbroken about his break up. He knows it necessary but still it hurts. Ginny in my opinion has always been Bat shit crazy (which is interesting because he best curse is the Bat Bogey hex). I mean she "fell in love" with Harry before she even knew him, stalked him out and eventually got him. she didn't know him.

So after they've grown apart there is no way she was gonna let him go after 12 years of work lol. Sure my method was extreme but Harry didn't report her because he knows she wasn't evil, Hermione didn't retaliate because she felt the same.

Ron in this story is only exhibiting all the same bad qualities he had throughout the cannon books. Everyone says he grew so much in 7 which is true and that's why Hermione was with him to start. But insecurity, jealousy, anger issues just dont go away and after he became a war hero and got a taste of the life he's always wanted I don't think he'd be happy to let it just slip away.

Those two Wealsey's are flawed, yes... but there's hope for them at least. Just not in this fiction lol!

Thank you for reading:)

[Eris Night]

Aranel 7/19/13

I know:) It's was pretty sexy I think. I kinda really like how he loves to hear Hermione in particular call his name:)

ROFL at "sleep from Draco Magic" lol damn straight! His tongue IS magical haha, but I know what you mean about the talking.

So close and yet so far away... but it would have pretty much ruined the story if they had their happily ever after right now, so Nope! they still have to work on it. I think you'll like whats coming in the next few chapters!

Of course you're gonna have to be a bit patient but once we get there...

Oh yes:)

As for the riddle! All in good time! We're actually getting alot of the stuff from the earlier chapters at this point.

Thank you for reading!

[Guest Victoria]

Eris

I completely agree with you now that you've pointed it all out. I guess I'm just a sucker for fluff. I understand obviously we couldn't get our happy ending this quick. I think I was just really enjoying you're 'flirting' scenes? The way you wrote these characters when they had their moments together was just so cute! I guess I just wasn't ready to jump right into bed with them.

However, I love this fic and will continue to read and give my honest opinions and give insight on how I'm interpreting everything. I appreciate all the nerve-racking hours you spend on this fic and cannot wait for another update! Keep up the good work.

Victoria

[Eris Night]

Victoria 7/19/13

Thank you!! Once they are married it will get fluffy I promise!! Or rather I'll do my best to add fluff for you lol!

Moodysavage 7/19/13

Everyone keeps saying that lol, but I mean if you're insecure about something and the main object of your insecurities is lying in bed with you, what would you talk about haha. It's hard for people to say I like you, it's even harder for them to be honest with things that more serious than that. I totally get your frustration, but Draco brings home models and despite the fact that he wants Hermione, our precious little virgin doesn't feel like she compares against all the other women she's seen.

She's embarrassed about falling asleep on him and kinda feels like she's failed his expectations of the night. They'll talk but not until their friends force them to:)

Thank you for reviewing!

Trelweny 7/19/13

Lol, she does have quite the bit of assumptions going on there. Imagine how much easier this would have been if she had went back to sleep and they worked through it in the morning haha... But that's only a dream now. Angst is the current name of the game though. You may not like the story again until possibly chapter 19 lol.

Thank you for reading and reviewing:)

Hellcat 7/20/13

Your review made me laugh... I agree with you. A little misery goes along way in happy ever afters lol! Given them a bit of time, and we'll get it all fixed.

Thank you for reading and especially for sharing your thoughts!

Eris:)

ConjurerOfCheapTricks 7/20/13

I'm glad you like it!! I hope you see the warning first though lol:) The newest chapter is pretty darn angsty! But it will get better and SOON i promise lol. I'm writing my fingers off so i can get to the good stuff:) Thank you for reading!!

Eris:)

[Eris Night]

AtlanteanDiva 7/23/13

Welcome back:)

This will be long only for the sake of trying to explain what I was thinking at the inception of chapter 16. But in no way shape is your review bad or wrong. I just want you to understand where I was going with the story:)

I laughed at your bad porno comment, it's something I can kind of agree in the sense that a lot of porn underwear is usually divested rather quickly.

I'm more surprised you didn't hate me for the way Ron behaved at the hospital!

One thing I really try to impress upon my readers is that, the story writes itself, and there are clues as to what will happen in the future all the way through. The thunderstorm was a long way coming. Her Astraphobia was mentioned first in chapter 5 and then in chapter 6. Harry clearly alluded to the fact that Hermione was liable to shamelessly climb in bed with him during a thunderstorm.

So whalah, 10 chapters later and we have got a thunderstorm. Harry happens to be dealing with Amos and can't make it home and our seriously scared Hermione does not give a F where she goes as long as she's safe.

As for the relationship between Draco and Hermione, I've expressed to another awesome reviewer that this is unfortunately not fluff central.

The way in which their relationship has been building has spanned the last 90000 words haha. This isn't chapter 2 or 6 or even 12, we are on chapter 17.

It's about time that they start admitting some feelings.

I've said many times in reviews and in the author's notes that this story was gonna start off slow and then speed up and come screeching to a halt. We're all just experiencing the part where it speeds up and no one likes it lol. But I'm totally ok with it haha, it's just how the story has to go.

For the first half people mentioned that AMMIC was too slow and now people feel like it's rushed because I haven't included all the extra scenes that would solidify in their minds that Draco and Hermione like each other.

It's more subtle than that. Draco is a sex god, not a boyfriend. He doesn't know how to admit to his feelings. Hermione is a virgin and she wants him. That's a whole new set of feelings to deal with, especially considering she didn't feel that strongly toward your beloved Ronald Weasley lol. I mean that's confusing for anyone.

And yet the sentiment is still there, building and building through the small things as opposed to the usual grand gestures that fill Dramione's.

Draco has shown Hermione that he's changed, that he's trust worthy, that he cares and has taken care of her best friend. He's intelligent, and charming, he can cook and has defended her on more than one occasion.

Hermione doesn't overtly swoon over Draco and yet he still can see that she wants him and that strokes his ego, he's always admired her intelligence, she's grown into a beautiful genuine woman. Every time there has been a chance to compare her to another woman (first dinner with Luna) he finds he always prefers her. She doesn't shy away from his dark mark like some women do and his parents approve of her.

I could pull out and list all the little gestures that equate to their current state of affairs but it's already been written. I know its not easily appreciated if it's not spelled out boldly an obviously but that was a chance I was willing to take for the sake of the overall story.

Furthermore, that week that Draco and Hermione spent together preparing meals and talking is left to the readers imagination. JK Rowling didn't explain every single detail in between the events of the series and while I am NOT on her level, i won't do that either.

I know some authors spend their time, spelling out every single detail but I've built these characters up enough so that you can imagine what happens lol. I mean, personally hate when authors include everything and doesn't leave a thing to the imagination. It's frustrating and lame to me, so it's the same effect I take on my work. I'm sorry if that's annoying or unsatisfactory.

But yes, I can understand what your saying, the only thing I can say in Hermione's defense is that some women, do not sleep in clothes. In fact a chemise is a night garment that a lot of women including myself on and wear. Some women don't even sleep with clothes on lol, so at that point I could have had Hermione slip on a tank and shorts (which I REALLY thought would have been repetitive) and decided to change it up.

I tend to write from experience as opposed to trying to make up characteristics that I don't fully understand. Little or no clothing while in the comfort of my own home is natural. This Hermione is different than your usual prudish Hermione, while she's insecure when it comes to Draco, she spent 3 years away from everyone and got a chance to work on herself. She loves herself and her body and has little quirks.

The clothing tool was specifically designed for moments like chapter 15 and 16. I didn't want to develop the usual Hermione and then all of a sudden have her in a chemise. My Hermione wears stuff like that all the time. Your personal preference may be for the blushing prudish Hermione but this one is a bit different and I apologize for that as well,.

Forgetting every single else in the midst of a thunderstorm is also a natural reaction of someone with Astraphobia. She left her wand and bolted out of the room. At the time she wasn't thinking "oh i should change, Draco will attack me" lol. It just so happened Harry wasn't home for her to sleep with.

Draco, also is comfortable with his body, so of course he would be walking around in his own wing comfortably.

He had just gotten home from all of his and Blaise's meetings and needed to unwind by playing some piano before bed. The allusions to this occurrence was the night of Harry's hospitalization. He had been returning to his room with a nightcap in his boxers, its just what he does.

As for bad porno, the sex can't be helped. We're going old school descriptive romance novel style with this story. No can do on the pussy or pounded out or any of those sayings that are used most commonly. I mean it will get dirty but i'm gonna try and dress it up just like some of my favorite authors do.

Like i've warned before the things you find repetitive probably won't improve.

I'm glad you like the characterization of some of the characters though:) I'm actually really glad that you're still reading! It's nice that people have stuck with it so long!

The issue I think most readers will find is that they just don't like some aspects of my writing/story telling style. Unfortunately some of the things you take issue with are those things. While I am unwilling to change them, I am always open to hearing about them!

Please feel free to share your thoughts on where I was going, your opinions are always welcomed!!

Eris:)

P.S more Luna to come, but her romance with Harry is secondary so there won't be as much of it as you'd like.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Eris Night

[Eris Night]

Anon 7/23/13

That's totally ok:)

This story has always been long and complicated haha. You're just getting to the complications!

All the warnings are there and this is not your typical 20 chapter happy ever after:)

There are more winds and turns to come and absolutely everything that is about to happen has been laid out in advance so you should be able to see whats coming up next! Unfortunately "it's complicated" could be an alternate title for the work. If you happen to stick with it and start to like it again let me know lol.)

Thank you for your review!

Eris

[Eris Night]

Stella 7/23/13

I'm glad! I worry that the longer chapters might bore the readers, so it's good to hear this!

Also you've got it right! Everything will get inline:) Just you wait!

Heather 7/24/13

I know haha! But there won't be too much more of it! It will get better:)

Moodysavage 7/24/13

HAHAHAHA you're review is adorable lol! Don't be too mad, everything is necessary and will fit in place! I promise:)

Dee 7/24/13

You may be the only one haha, everyone else hates the relationship. Chapter 17 was a tough one for some of the readers lol but it will get better.

Personally, I love angst but I rather keep mum about what this fic will evolve into:) I can't spoil it!

Thank you for reading!!

HarryGinny4eva 7/24/13

I know, I have so much fun writing about Luna and Harry. He's just so adorable with women. Ginny pursued him and he doesn't have all the smooth moves and confidence that Draco or Blaise have and so he's often flustered talking to Luna.

Luna is my lovely girl that knows exactly what she wants, she'll make sure things go the right way:)

All I can say in defense of Draco's actions are that they are his defense mechanism. He doesn't know how to open his heart and admit that he is hurting the healthy way and so he goes back to what he knows. Celeste reaffirmed certain aspects of himself that he was feeling insecure after Hermione left him (especially considering it was a sexual encounter).

I'm kinda proud of Celeste, her personality is very much like my own. A free spirit that loves random encounters and love.

But for the rest of it, you are basically right on the money. All of that is still coming! Stay tuned and thank you for taking the time to review:)

Eris!

[Eris Night]

Anon 7/24/13

I sure will try! But thank you for noticing, I try to update as much as possible for you guys!

Of course I have trick upon trick up my sleeve haha but most of them have already been hinted at in the story!

I find it funny that everyone has an issue being a suave womaniser, but there is nothing I can say except for this is ultimately a marriage fic Dramione! He'll get there:)

As for Hermione, I find that I find her a lot more tolerable than some of the other ones I've encountered. I could be biased but its really unlikely that the women who read her reactions and hate them have never done something stupid when a guy is involved. Women are prone to make bad emotional choices and the majority of us, even the most brilliant prettiest and amazing have insecurities.

We can't forget their history, or even what she's seen of him so far. I think it would have been a stretch if she didn't worry about what he thought of her. She's all wrapped up in her head, but it will get better:)

Thank you for taking the time to review!!

Eris

[Eris Night]

Aranel 7/24/13

I know, *shakes fist* "brightest witch of the age" my ass! But the point that I'm exemplifying through her characterization is that even the most beautiful and brilliant women have insecurities. Every single on of them and considering her history with Draco as well as her inexperience with men. This is the area of life that trips her up. She's completely amazing at everything else and when she's comfortable with him, she's even brilliant then. That's why he's come to love her.

But YESSS do you notice how I keep hinting at that?? As i'm writing this, I swear I keep having moments when I'm just like it would be sooo much easier for Harry to just kiss her right now. Sure the would stumble through their feelings at first but it would get there! I kind of want to write a super complicated fic where it starts as Dramione but ends up a Harmione.

Who knows maybe after AMMIC!

Thank you for reading and sticking with it lol!

It will get better:)

[Eris Night]

Rae 7/24/13

Thank you : ) I work hard on keeping consistent characterization and so I appreciate that you can see their worth.

I will note that some of my most recent reply to the reviewer “AtlanteanDiva” may delve further into the night in Draco's room and so If you want to read that reply it may help shed some light on Hermione’s choice of wardrobe. (If that’s something you take issue with lol:)

As for the extreme misunderstandings I want you to think of who we are discussing. Hermione Granger is an intelligent, resourceful and improved woman. She’s beautiful, lovable and probably the most reliable woman in this fiction.

She also has limited experience with men, has been out of the loop for 3 years, has only been back for 2 months so far and in that time has had her entire world turned upside down by one incredibly dashing and sexy Draco Malfoy.

Now for a moment, I want you to think of every stupid thing you've done or ever seen a friend do when it came to a man that they liked. Then I want you to think of all the things you've done or see them do with a man they loved. Even the most put together women make dumb choices or react poorly when men are involved.

Hermione is past the point of rational decisions; she’s in love with a man that she knows she will never get to have just because of who they are alone. She doesn’t consider herself a viable candidate for him.

Her thoughts when she woke up that morning were the thoughts of a methodical woman who has just lived a dream but is realistic and rational enough to know that all dreams must come to an end. Hermione knows she won’t just ride off into sunset with Draco. She hasn’t a clue that he likes her passed finding her attractive. He likes a plethora of woman and frequently brings them home.

Hermione is his roommate and only feels as though she represents a complication for Draco that none of the other women do. That’s daunting when you wake up next to a guy that alone is demoralizing

So at no point would it have been ok for me to just have her accept that they would be together.

Virginity at 22 is not something that’s common in our day and age, even in 2002. Most people squander it away and you see how Draco nearly had a panic attack when he thought she might be one for a moment.

Virginity that’s preserved that long is special and it needs to be treated better than just some quick romp. You can’t just hit and quit a woman like that and it scares Draco because he’s honorable enough to feel as though he should treat a girl like that better.

But that’s the guy’s point of view, for Hermione it’s almost like a weight she refuses to just give up (until she FEELS what Draco inspires in her, somehow with him it just feels right). But how would she have that conversation with him?

Furthermore (and more specifically for that night) since she fell asleep before they even got to that part she felt pretty poorly about herself and her sexual prowess.

Being next to a man that is known for being promiscuous and feeling a severe lack of know how is scary. ESPECIALLY for Hermione Granger, the woman that is wrapped up in her head and has a wealth of knowledge on everything else.

So what does she do? She gets out of there, because in her mind she is smart enough to guess the most likely outcome. Draco is no longer a cruel man and so he won’t ridicule her, but he will avoid the subject and carry on with other women. She doesn’t want to have to be there for him to insinuate that she’s a failure, she already feels it.

All she is doing is giving him what she thinks he wants. Granted the reader knows what’s really going on but at the very least she is just a girl.

I can’t foresee any possible conversation I could have had her stick around and have with him. It would have been an awkward messy affair that would have been worse than this shallow misunderstanding.

Draco wouldn’t have told her he loved her as he’s just figured it out himself, and she would have been second guessing herself in his presence and the relationship would have deteriorated.

At least now when it comes to light that he wants her, it’s easier than if they would have talked and he somehow injured her feelings by not saying the right thing.

Also Draco has been this way for the past 17 chapters, he's a great guy and I know amazing men in real life that handle conflict the same way he does. I personally see no issue with the fact that he would carry on and fuck someone else to get Hermione out of his system. It’s what he knows.

Some men just have what it takes to attract the majority of women, and some men have what it takes to follow through. Sure he's a womanizer, no doubt about it, but that's who he is base level. All of the love and extra is new for him so he's allowed to slip up or regress a bit when he's hurting.

You have to realize the progression of the evening with Celeste.

Draco has been down and out, so much so to the point where he doesn’t want to have sex. This Draco is a mess, not someone suitable for falling in love. But when Celeste reaffirms his worth, he feels amazing and happy again and hopeful. Of course he’s not gonna pass her up. Draco is going to relish in the fact that he’s still got it, that he’s still amazing and that all he has worked for makes him worth it.

Now where he goes from here is a secret but the path he takes should be pretty obvious. Draco doesn’t whore because he needs to, and he’s more than capable of stopping. He’s a sex god but not a nymphomaniac AND he’s clearly able to commit. None of those character traits have been hidden, I just think everyone skims over them in lieu of bashing him for daring to be with another woman.

But I digress; my ultimate point here is that Hermione's reactions to Draco are not a messy jumble pulled out of a hat but are calculated responses for a woman that has limited experience with men. There is no possible way that THIS Hermione would have stayed with him.

As for Draco, yes of course he think she's rejecting him. I included the bit where she wakes up early to see him for a reason specifically for

Draco to come to that conclusion. Hermione is a talkative woman that has been going out of her way to get to know him. She's been rather unknowingly (for the most part) sending him signals and Draco is confused.

Then when he treats her well and harbors her in his actual bed AND she teases him, he gives in and shows that he loves her, (not wants her but LOVES her) in the best way he knows how. By allowing her pleasure first and worshiping the body of the woman he adores... She books it without a word and subsequently avoids him for 7 whole days.

Draco isn't pathetic, so he's not gonna corner her and beg to know why, but her actions speak loudly to him. At the very least she didn't want to pursue anything more with him and although it hurts him. He's got to move on.

These characters are 22, I'm 22. Even with my limited 3 relationships and I don't know everything about men. Hermione is a virgin so she's screwed and Draco is a young guy who sleeps with exotic women from all around the world, he's having fun and can always revert right back to it. He tried his best to show he he cares, but she shirked him...

What's a guy to do... more specifically, what did you expect a Malfoy to do lol. Pride means everything.

Hermione is not waiting to give up her virginity to Draco the womanizer, when they come together it just feels right. And there has been nothing in Draco's treatment of Hermione or even in how he talks about her as of late to hint that he would just use her. Draco is far more noble than that when it comes to her.

But the good news is that I’m always developing these characters. They are not a static group of fictional people, Hermione learns from her mistakes. They all will grow from their bad experiences just like real people do.

I’m already up to chapter 21 and already knows what happens. Everything will be ok. This is after all a Dramione Marriage Fic

I just think people don't like angsty chapters of this magnitude.

Thank you for reading and especially taking the time to review. Your thoughts were all valid and right on the money. I hope I’ve been able to shed some light for you and if you still don’t like it feel free to respond:)

Eris

Edited July 25, 2013 by Eris Night

[Guest cm]

Hi, just writing to tell you your story is amazing. I have been reading it until 4 in the morning.

Congratulations, you are a hell of a writer.

[Eris Night]

Guest CM 7/25/13

You've just made my day!! I'm sitting here filling in chapter 18 and all of a sudden I get an email with your review!

I really appreciate it! There's no greater compliment than when someone wants to keep reading the work all through the night.

I would love to write professionally, and I have a lot of fun doing it and so here's to hoping I keep on improving!

Thank you:)

Eris

[Guest raven_ariadne]

read all of the chapters so far and i could ave cried when i finished as there werent anymore, i hope the next chapter will be ready soon

[Eris Night]

Guest Raven Ariadne 7/26/13

I'm sorry lol! I wish I was a faster writer haha! I would update daily if I could! But good news chapter 18 is up and I'm working on 19 all day today:)

Ann 7/26/13

Thankyou!! I means so much to hear that from someone! I fully intend to continue to write how I see fit! I'm just glad you understand where I was going with it! Thank you!

Meagan 7/26/13

Thank you! Lol I love reviews like that! I'm working on more as we speak! (well after replying that is:)

Slytherin Enchanted 7/26/13

Love the name first off, and yes I can understand that. Draco is a better man these days but he's not perfect. His form of growth require different kind of stimuli than most people. I think you'll find the reason for his choices in chapter 18. Hermione, I sort of feel bad for except its her own insecurities that are holding her back. Once she lets them go she'll be amazing.

Harry and Luna are too adorable for words, I like the fun playful relationship they've got going on. It will only get better as the story progresses.

Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!! Hopefully you'll continue to like it!

Baobei 7/27/13

Lol! Absolutely! I'm working on the next chapter as soon as i'm finished with review replies! Thankyou for reading and reviewing!!

Saman 7/27/13

Thank you! I'm glad that you like it! Also I would like to explain about Ginny, I understand she's a fan favorite in the HP community but this fic she's not. Her characterization is not cannon as well as Ron. Granted I feel as though this is how they would have turned out, none of us know considering JK Rowling didn't write into their future more.
Good news you won't have to see much more of her.
Bad news is that I think you're only at chapter 12 at the time of this review and will HATE me once you get to "love makes you crazy".

Ginny is a plot tool, a catalyst for events to progress in my fic! I'm sorry that she's such a pain but it was necessary lol! I'll try and be nicer with her in other fics:)

Thank you for reading and reviewing! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts tremendously!!

Eris

[Eris Night]

A Match Made In Convenience Exclusive!!

Here's a look into this work's timeline so far. I've got an entire word document devoted to the notes and trivial details of the fic in order to keep everything organised. Just so that you guys aren't lost here is my very own chapter by chapter timeline!

This fic runs on the 2002 calendar and this guide is to help you along just in case the timing of events throws you for a loop. At the end of Chapter 18 we are officially on Thursday September 19th! In between updates, I would recommend revisiting old chapters and picking up on any clues you might have missed.

SPOILER: Halloween is coming up guys... ;} And even though you don't know what that means, the hints are all laid out in previous chapters!

Chapter 1

Wednesday June 12^th 2002

Harry and Draco Duel Hermione’s return to England,

Chapter 2

Wednesday June 19^th, 2002

Lunch out, Draco meeting with family, Hermione Stays at leaky cauldron

Chapter 3

Wednesday June 19^th, 2002

Hermione Stays at leaky cauldron,

Thursday June 20^th, 2002

News article about Ron, Blaise plays trick on Draco, Hermione makes up with Weasleys

Chapter 4

Thursday June 20^th, 2002

Harry explains about Grimmauld place, Hermione spends the night, Draco acknowledges that he wants Hermione

Chapter 5

Friday June 21^st, 2002

Draco makes breakfast, Hermione comes in kitchen scantily clad, Hermione gets job. Hermione helps Mrs. Weasley make dinner.

Chapter 6

Friday, July 5^th, 2002

Hermione Agrees to live with them Harry and Draco decide on wandless duel, Draco Celibacy

Chapter 7

Sunday July 7^th, 2002

Malfoy avoids Hermione harry helps her alter her room Ron yells at her, Ginny wants to move in.

Chapter 8

Monday July 8^th, 2002

News article, Draco gives Hermione way stone pendent. Hermione meets Astoria at work

Chapter 9

Thursday July 11^th, 2002

Draco catches Hermione in his room

Chapter 10

Thursday July 11^th, 2002

Time loop kiss, Draco realizes the depth of his feelings for Hermione.

Chapter 11

Friday July 12^th, 2002

Harry tells Hermione about his dark past, Hermione decides to give Malfoy a chance

Chapter 12

Friday July 12^th

Hermione and Malfoy come to a truce Luna comes for dinner Harry think she’s beautiful, Ginny shows up

Chapter 13

Friday July 12^th

Dinner ends and Draco and Hermione have a good goodnight scene.

Saturday July 13^th, 2002

Draco sees Hermione with Ron and gets discouraged,

Wednesday, July 31^st

Malfoy has spent his weeks womanizing

Ginny has the fiasco of a birthday with Harry, he’s incredibly upset.

Chapter 14

Saturday August 3^rd,

Ginny curses Harry, Hermione and Ron break up

Tuesday August 6^th

Harry comes home and apologizes to Hermione

Chapter 15

Sunday August 11^th, 2002

Hermione learns about the thunderstorms,

Monday August 12^th, 2002

Draco switches secretaries, Harry interrogates Amos, Hermione has a nightmare of when she was struck by lightning and go to Draco’s room for super sexy comfort.

Chapter 16

Monday August 12^th, 2002

Night of smutty Awesomeness.

Tuesday August 13^th,2002

Draco's feelings are hurt, Hermione is avoiding him

Chapter 17

Monday August 19^th, 2002

Hermione has been avoiding Draco; Draco tries to be with someone else

Chapter 18

Tuesday August 20^th, 2002

Morning after Celeste, Harry confronts Draco, invites him to Hermione’s birthday bash

Friday August 23^rd, 2002

Hermione goes on date with Adrian, Draco becomes reclusive

Thursday September 19^th, 2002

Hermione’s birthday dinner, Draco gives her gift, Harry and Luna get together, Draco comes to Hermione and rekindle friendship.

Edited July 29, 2013 by Eris Night

[Eris Night]

Luminari Lilium 7/29/13

I didn't forget Blaise's gift, that's just not included in this chapter:)

Thank you for reading!

[Eris Night]

Morning Snow 7/29/13

Ah you are picking up on the little details:) I Love it! But yes, ravens are as we know an ominous sign of death. I think it's pretty interesting. Who knows what will happen there. Yes this chapter had like so much going on but it was all necessary and all fell under the general theme of "Advice From A Friend" and so I was sort of forced to keep it all there... 9562 words! Ridiculous!

But i'm glad that you appreciate the crazy amount of paragraphs I'm breaking the work up into! Anything to keep the readers happy!

Ginny has committed what we would equate to a felony. There is NOTHING she can do or say to Harry. He did her a major solid by not reporting her and bearing his pain in silence. The entire situation was kept from the media because he didn't want the Weasley's to have to go through a trial but she attacked the boy who lived... no matter what her motives, she would have been in Azkaban. So effectively she's done for the story in the major sense.

Ron however is not, he's just cooling off and will be back. He might make a cameo in the next chapter but once again I'm worried about the word count for the work. Spoiler! I was thinking about having him show up at one of Hermione's dates with Adrian. That's not set in stone but there is a major even that I DEFINITELY want to begin next chapter and so I don't want to waste words. Or else it will be another damn near 10000 word chapter.

Malfoy is on the right path but he's got just a bit more of demons to work through and then he;kk be there completely. If I can fit everything in there perfectly without having to extend it to a new chapter we'll get to see him in the light I think he deserves. But yes for now, I'm not leaning toward the kissing him bit haha. While everyone hates his actions with Celeste, I completely understood why he did it. Granted I'm biased lol, his actions are coming from my mind but yes! Smack and then kiss him is the right place to be right now:)

As always its a pleasure talking to you Morning Snow

Eris:)

Heather 7/29/30

Woo! Sweet success! I'm glad people can see the progression I'm making toward getting the Dramione rolling:)

It will only get better from here, not too much angst for the story left... Well for their relationship that is... ;}

[Eris Night]

Irelove 7/29/13

Lol Draco pissed everyone off last chapter. People were ready to beat them when he chose Celeste in the end haha. The hardest part about being an author is having the entire thing already worked out and then trying not to spill the beans in defense of your characters before the next chapter is posted. But Draco should be much better from now on.

And Hey! Hermione is acting pretty dumb too lol, I'm getting her straightened out as well but just sayin'

Thank you for your review and especially for reading!!

Feel free to let me know anything your thinking as the story progresses!

Eris

[Eris Night]

Aranel 7/29/13

I could NOT wait to get to your review reply!! "Dance of the Beast with Two Backs!!" LOL I've never heard that before in my life but because of you there WILL be a Luna/Harry sex scene now! Lol it won't be soon because I'm busy establishing the Dramione aspect now but you will get one, where out no holds barred Luna gives Harry the time of his life.

But yes... unfortunately I had to get away from the possible threesome for the sake of the story but who knows what spin off one shots may happen lol?? I plan on revisiting this world at the conclusion of this piece. A marriage fic leads to new relationships to being explored!

Thank you for reviewing again! I love your insights!!

Eris

[Eris Night]

Dakota 7/29/13

Lol Threat understood! Haha, I'm gonna finish this story before the end of August so no worries there! I update every 3 to 4 days too so keep an eye out! The review replies tend to hold alot of further insights into the work and sometimes I give a bit of spoilers just to help the readers along until the next update.

But that all said BOOYAH! this only means that you like the story so much you don't want me to quit and I appreciate that soooo much! *happy dance*

I will keep on updating! Please no cursing me haha!!

Thank you for reading, reviewing and making me laugh early in the morning!

You're awesome:)

Eris