hd_hols ([info]hd_hols) wrote in [info]hd_holidays,
2008-12-01 07:30:00
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Happy H/D Holidays, draykonis!

Author: [info]mahaliem
Recipient: [info]draykonis
Title: Master Work
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Harry/Ginny, Harry/Pansy, Hermione/Ron
Summary: Harry's eighth-year at Hogwarts is going about as well as all the others. Someone is out to get him, Aurors keep questioning him about the final battle and, worst of all, Draco is determined to repay his life debt to Harry.
Rating: R
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Warning(s): Minor character death.
Epilogue compliant? Pre-epilogue, implications of EWE
Word Count: 35,110
Author's Notes: Without D and J's encouragement, this story wouldn't have been written. Thank you to D (again) and to F for doing absolutely incredible jobs beta reading this story. Thank you to A for your help and advice.


( Master Work )
Tags: [fic], [long/chaptered fic], genre: mystery, rated: r, round: winter 2008

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[info]cheshyre

December 1 2008, 13:14:02 UTC 3 years ago

I have to leave for work and haven't yet finished reading, but...
"Will none of you ever let me finish a sentence?" Lucius shouted.
That entire exchange -- Hee!

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[info]mahaliem

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[info]mahaliem

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[info]smirking_muse

December 1 2008, 15:06:21 UTC 3 years ago

This is absolutely brilliant! I adored it from start to finish. I was howling with laughter, and the pace was just perfect. The mix of a mystery, humour, and romance was absolutely amazing. This is one of the best stories I've read in a while!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 02:55:13 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so very, very much! I'm thrilled that you liked it!

[info]georgia_hawkins

December 1 2008, 15:11:30 UTC 3 years ago

This was just ridiculously good fun. Loved Draco especially. What a brilliant way to kick off the fest!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:00:05 UTC 3 years ago

I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[info]el_princess

December 1 2008, 16:27:05 UTC 3 years ago

I loved this. I reminded so much of the early Potter books, the classic Potter era before all the hype when it was more about exploring the mystery and the trio at Hogwarts then the actual politics. I think that's why I loved it so much...just like the early books I couldn't stop reading!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:00:51 UTC 3 years ago

That's such lovely praise. Thank you so much!

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[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:01:29 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you!

[info]suki_blue

December 1 2008, 16:37:02 UTC 3 years ago

Wiping at his face with a sleeve, Ron glared at Draco, as if it was Draco's fault he wasn't dying. "Stupid dust," Ron muttered. "Got in my eyes."

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Honestly, I could quote so much but then I just be pasting the entire thing into one massive comment. This was so funny and brilliant. Your Draco is exactly how I like him. I shall be reccing this in my LJ.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:03:43 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much for the rec! It's greatly appreciated.

[info]dracavia

December 1 2008, 17:07:55 UTC 3 years ago

Simply brilliant! There are too many priceless passages to quote just one or two. And I love all the allusions to the epilogue and how Harry refuses to let it happen. This is definitely going to be one to save for future rereading, and will certainly make my rec list at the end of the week. :D Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story with us all.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:41:17 UTC 3 years ago

And I love all the allusions to the epilogue and how Harry refuses to let it happen.

Yay! I'm so glad that worked for you. Thank you!

[info]tari_sue

December 1 2008, 17:21:48 UTC 3 years ago

Loved it :D

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:41:31 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you!

[info]sugareey

December 1 2008, 17:30:22 UTC 3 years ago

I love this sooo much! A mix of humor and action and I so want this to be illustrated now! I probably should have been studying but I could not pull myself away from this!

Awesome job on this and I really like this whole plot of the Oath. Loved Draco's character and I really liked how the boys started growing onto each other. Nice work. Thanks for sharing!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:41:58 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so very much! I'm thrilled that you liked it.

[info]mcnuggets

December 1 2008, 17:55:01 UTC 3 years ago

I was very pleased to see the first fic was such a long story, and even more pleased when I actually got around to reading it, and it was so fantastic! I found this fic very amusing, and absolutely loved Draco (and Goyle!) here.

One of my favorite parts:

He turned to Draco. "Fetch me my cane!"

"You're not going to use it to beat Harry, are you? Or cast a spell on him?"

"Certainly not," Lucius stated as if offended by Draco's question. "I need to wave it around dramatically to make my point."

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:42:46 UTC 3 years ago

I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. (And that you liked my version of Goyle). Thank you so much!

[info]fandomlurker

December 1 2008, 17:58:15 UTC 3 years ago

Great, fun story. Love the humor & Draco's frustration. Love the quirky things, like the fact that Harry was in the guy's pocket. And I definitely didn't guess where the Elder Wand actually was (I though Harry might have somehow put in the the Mirror of Erised).

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:43:10 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[info]ritalavalerie

December 1 2008, 18:43:54 UTC 3 years ago

OMG! I loooove babbling Draco, and yours was so endearing and funny and witty and... guh.
Harry couldn't stand a chance against his never ending Malfoy charms.
Really well done! :D

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:43:55 UTC 3 years ago

Harry couldn't stand a chance against his never ending Malfoy charms.

That's so very true. *grins* Thank you so much!

[info]jameschick

December 1 2008, 18:56:33 UTC 3 years ago

What an incredibly detailed story! I loved every bit of it!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:44:15 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much, hon!

[info]okydoky

December 1 2008, 18:57:51 UTC 3 years ago

Argh, that was briliant. I loved LOVED Draco's attitude, he was so funny :) And I loved Pansy and Goyle as well. Really really funny, well written... perfect :) ♥

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:44:37 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! I'm delighted that you liked it.

[info]goddessriss

December 1 2008, 19:13:22 UTC 3 years ago

Wonderful; witty dialogue, fantastic Draco and I loved where the Elder Wand ended up. Lucius was hilarious: "Fetch me my cane!"

"You're not going to use it to beat Harry, are you? Or cast a spell on him?"

"Certainly not," Lucius stated as if offended by Draco's question. "I need to wave it around dramatically to make my point."

I could've kept on reading this all night. Great stuff.







[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:45:10 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! And I'm especially pleased that you liked my Lucius.

[info]anathema91

December 1 2008, 19:18:06 UTC 3 years ago

This was a very entertaining read on a day where I needed humour more than anything. Thank you. XD

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:48:31 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so very much! I'm so glad it entertained you.

[info]riani1

December 1 2008, 19:42:40 UTC 3 years ago

Snarky, funny, sexy, suspenseful, proper magical twists--another one for the hard drive.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:48:48 UTC 3 years ago

I'm so glad you liked it!

[info]katerina_black

December 1 2008, 19:44:57 UTC 3 years ago

This was wonderful! It dealt with post-DH issues while still being fairly light-hearted. And crazy!Draco is always my favourite.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:49:17 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 03:50:11 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I'm delighted that you liked it.

[info]huabot

December 1 2008, 20:12:52 UTC 3 years ago

Really great! Loved the bit about Goyle's bulking up explaining the eating at the end. Lots of great stuff like that.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 04:10:15 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you. And I'm so very pleased that liked the reason behind Goyle's eating.

[info]leo_draconis

December 1 2008, 20:52:39 UTC 3 years ago

Ah, I loved this! Draco was just too funny. So many good lines. I liked the exchange near the beginning where Draco told Harry to be gentle with him. And Harry trying to protect Draco's honor while Draco thought he was teasing him...priceless! Great job.

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 04:10:38 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so very much!

[info]chrisvel

December 1 2008, 21:06:43 UTC 3 years ago

This is such a wonderful read. Draco was just so funny and Harry at times so clueless and then there was Snape's portrait and Lucius.
A great start to this holiday season!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 04:11:41 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much! I'm delighted that you liked it.

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[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 04:12:08 UTC 3 years ago

What nice feedback! Thank you so much!

[info]dark0feenix

December 1 2008, 21:25:31 UTC 3 years ago

OMG! I loved this fic so much! It was all I could hope for: charming characters, witty dialogue, romantic H/D action and Draco's craziness that was the cherry on top. Reading this, I had a smile on my face the whole time. There are so many favourite parts, it's hard to choose from them, really, but I'll try.

"It wouldn't be the first time Potter attacked you physically like some...some..."
"Impetuous student?" McGonagall suggested.
"Crazy loon?" put in Draco.
"Person who kicked Death Eater arse?" Harry was deriving great pleasure from the increased hatred radiating off of Lucius.

"So sorry," Draco told him. "Potter lost his mind for a bit."
"Potter has a mine?" Goyle asked.
"No, but I'm sure his mind and a mine are similar - big, dark, twisty places where you have to dig deep to discover anything of value."

"Do you mean that Longbottom's seeing someone? Someone in secret?" Draco crowed, earning a glare from Harry. "Who is it – no, wait, let me guess. Animal, vegetable, or mineral?"

"They say one always remembers one's first. Knowing you, you'll name one of your children after him – Little Snapey Potter."

Brilliant ending. You totally made my day. Thank you so much, mystery author!

[info]mahaliem

January 12 2009, 04:12:56 UTC 3 years ago

I'm delighted that you liked it. Thank you so much for the lovely feedback.

[info]_silverleaf_

December 1 2008, 21:26:22 UTC 3 years ago

So incredibly HILARIOUS. Where have you've been all my life?? :D This has such a wonderful vibe to it; a mystery, witty & snarky Draco tagging along everywhere... I felt like I wanted to just read and read and read! I never wanted it to stop! I also like how some things were hidden to us readers for a while, even if Harry knew it. Like how Romilda and Neville were seeing each other and why Harry trusted Neville so much. It felt like the story had interesting layers that way, like you never knew what could pop up. Also, the running Snape-as-Harry's-lover-gag and Harry's frustration over it had me LOLing for real. xD Thank you for a truly wonderful and entertaining story!

Anonymous

December 2 2008, 17:20:51 UTC 3 years ago

This was absolutely wonderful. So well-written, and funny and sweet and always interesting. Bravo!

[info]mahaliem

3 years ago

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