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HAPPY H/D HOLIDAYS, ALEXIS_SD!

Author: [info]dysonrules
Recipient: [info]alexis_sd
Title: Renaissance
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco (they should all include H/D obvs, but put any others, including implied pairings, secondary characters)
Summary: Harry wakes from a long slumber to find things terribly changed.
Rating: NC17
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Warning(s): I can’t think of any. Does that make it too tame?
Epilogue compliant? (and if so, to what extent? Feel free to mention if you are disregarding JKR interview canon, etc.) Deathly Hallows compliant, but EWE.
Word Count: 33,000
Author's Notes: I hope my recipient likes this. I tried to incorporate several of her suggestions and preferences, but added my usual twists and turns. A million thanks to my lovely beta, especially when the word count kept growing.


( Renaissance )
Tags: [fic], [long/chaptered fic], ewe, rated: nc-17, round: winter 2008

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[info]okydoky

December 12 2008, 00:26:33 UTC 3 years ago

I loved this. Love love loved this. This is actually the first fic I've read that I suspect the author as well! hehe. I'm so glad Harry came around before he had to be told, I can just imagine how pleased Draco was to know that Harry loved his truly and not because of the dying. Brilliant fic! ♥

Anonymous

December 12 2008, 00:56:41 UTC 3 years ago

*grin* WOO! So glad you liked it! I tried to be tricky and use a little different formet. Didn't work, eh? LOL!

[info]acromantular

December 12 2008, 02:09:00 UTC 3 years ago

Long, complicated, and lovely!

The slow build-up was perfect, and I liked the small bits of mystery as Draco and Hermione withheld information about the curse and power-transfer spell. You did well by Ginny, too - she seemed happy, and I liked the way you used her pregnancy to convince Harry it was time to let go completely.

Watching Draco care for Harry really set the stage, and his massage sessions were hot. Great build-up, with lots of confusion/denial in the interim. ;)

But I'm dying to know - how did Snape know about the lack of counterspell? Did he cast the curse? Did I miss seeing this one explained, or do you plan to leave us hanging? *sobs*

Anyway, very nice.

[info]acromantular

December 12 2008, 02:10:11 UTC 3 years ago

Note for the mods: the link at the bottom of the story returns to the top of the story instead of the LJ review page.

Anonymous

3 years ago

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[info]acromantular

3 years ago

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[info]cynseris

December 12 2008, 03:00:39 UTC 3 years ago

That was lovely. ♥

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:08:39 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you!

[info]sleepingfingers

December 12 2008, 03:17:50 UTC 3 years ago

I really enjoyed reading this. I love the gradual development of their relationship, and I am in love with your Draco. :)

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:09:04 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you, sweetie!

[info]graciela_r

December 12 2008, 03:55:43 UTC 3 years ago

WOW!!! This was wonderful Absolutely enjoyed it from beginning to end. Very well done mystery author.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:09:25 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much!

[info]alethiaxx

December 12 2008, 04:21:43 UTC 3 years ago

Interesting story. I like how you gradually revealed what had happened and the friendship between Draco and Hermione. And the massages!

“Are you ready for the massage of your life, Draco?”

“Or the torture session of my life. Is this some sort of twisted act of revenge?”

That was so funny! Thanks for writing.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:10:17 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! I never get tired of those two bantering.

[info]coffeejunkii

December 12 2008, 06:11:19 UTC 3 years ago

oh, this was just about perfect in every way!! what a unique premise. also, i adore healer!draco [i know he wasn't technically harry's healer, but he was majorely involved in his recovery]. i love your draco--he is very close to the draco i imagine while writing. i also liked harry's determination to get better and then his frustration over not being able to help draco. hermione's role was great, too. i especially liked that the characters did indeed feel grown up and settled into their lives.

of course the ending was amazing, too. i got worried about half-way through when it was revealed that draco was suffering from the incomplete bond. when harry finally storms into draco's flat, and the smex that ensues...*sigh*. i also cannot thank you enough for continuing the story past that scene, and allowing us an actual glimpse at their lives together. so many people get to the resolution of the ust and end it right there, but i much prefer it the way you handled it. the bickering while christmas shopping, the marriage proposal, and the wanking in the snow made everything feel even more real. will rec this for sure.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:12:34 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much for the lovely review! You're right about those abrupt endings, when you just want the story to go on a bit longer. And I've always loved Shopping!Draco, lol!

[info]twillery

December 12 2008, 06:17:06 UTC 3 years ago

ach, this was lovely! So *very* glad I wandered this way!^^

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:12:57 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you!!! *hugs*

[info]alexis_sd

December 12 2008, 07:21:34 UTC 3 years ago

Am I the luckiest recipient in this fest or what! I don't know who you are. I might have read all your works or never come across your fics before (which I'll rectify as soon as know who you are), but the thing is I am pants at guessing. Which doesn't really matter. What matters is that you, dear mystery author, are the best thing right up there along with chocolate and sex.

I don't have enough words to describe how awed I am. It was brilliant. The amount of detail you put in the story... I think you just killed me with the way Harry noticed Draco's hair glowing in the fairy lights and Draco's description of the things he liked and noticed about Harry. And with Harry's insulting explanation how he got to know Draco and that under his "abrasive and sarcastic and snobbish and rude" exterior there's a person who's "warm and kind and generous and honest". It's always the small things that really make me get the whole picture.

And I like how you didn't make it about the mystery of the person who cast the spell, though the tiny tidbit about Snape knowing more than he was supposed to, was a touch that made me wonder how exactly he came upon the knowledge.

I like your characters, all of them. They were realistic and human. Hermione, first disgruntled that Draco is on Harry's case but then she grows to be his friend. Draco's way of showing his love (so Gryffindorish of him, even if I suspect he'd kill me if he heard me say so). Ginny, being happy with her husband, Ron being a bit irresponsible, too fast to act before he thought, but still good. And Pansy was such a great bonus. Hateful, harsh, nasty and still doing her best. And her desire to stay and watch Harry and Draco at it. I am so willing to stay there with her. Her love for young toyboys (and Harry's comment about sending her one in a box for Christmas had me grinning like mad). And the public sex remark (and later wank session) were just so Slytherin.

I am amazed how you made that prompt yours. How you told a story that I love so much that I want to hug you so tight it hurts.

I love how Harry fell in love. And the massages that made him aware of his body and awaking sexuality, and Draco's brilliant hands. I wish I was in Harry's place. The way you described the rehabilitation was so realistic, you either did a through research or you have the knowledge otherwise. Whatever the case, it was fantastic.

I loved the build up, I loved how Draco was starting to deteriorate, how Harry was ignorant, yet willing to do practically anything to save Draco. And the wand that connected them even after Harry got one of his own. It was just another small detail that made the whole more vivid.

I am still sitting here smiling and trembling in delight and I feel like no matter what I say in this comment, it would never be enough to express my happiness and pleasure and adoration for you and the fic. The only reason I am not quoting half the fic is because I love it as a whole, not this phrase or that. There wasn't anything out of place. Not one word I'd let go without a fight.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Can't wait to find out who you are and stalk you and your fics.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:16:18 UTC 3 years ago

YAY!!! I'm so glad you liked it! I tried to get as many of your suggestions and likes in there as possible while snatching up a tidbit to build the plot around. This one was surprisingly easy to write--it flowed almost effortlessly. Thank you for the fab promptage and the excellent review! Happy Christmas to you!

[info]mahaliem

December 12 2008, 08:37:41 UTC 3 years ago

This was fabulous! I love that Draco was willing to sacrifice everything for Harry.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:16:53 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! *hugs*

[info]roastchicken

December 12 2008, 09:06:00 UTC 3 years ago

That was amazing. Holy crap, I honestly liked - loved - every single thing about this story. I'm going to leave a more coherent review in the morning, because right now I just want to go to bed with the warm snuggly feeling this story gave me, but I had to tell you - absolutely perfect! ♥ ♥ ♥

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:17:40 UTC 3 years ago

YAY! A review with HEARTS! *love*

[info]roastchicken

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[info]kawanale

December 12 2008, 10:01:30 UTC 3 years ago

very nice story to read! totally non-canon and excellent interplay between the characters. :-D

note: the link to review takes one to the "Index of /" not back here.

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:18:40 UTC 3 years ago

I hope they fix the review link! Thank you, tenacious reviewers!!!!

[info]soramame_kun

December 12 2008, 11:33:45 UTC 3 years ago

I haven't read a full HD story for about 2 years and I thank my lucky stars that the first one I read after a long hiatus was yours.

The whole story was extremely well-written, the attention to detail was amazing, the expressions carefully thought out and the plot superb. The chemistry between H and D was just breath-taking. Thank you so much for writing this.

Btw, your style reminds me a lot of [info]geoviki, one of my favourite writers in fandom. Your story and her story The Waters of March are a real pair - one has Harry healing a locked-in Draco, and this one is about Draco healing a locked-in Harry. You are now on my favourites list right up there with the brilliant fandom writers of old. Well done!

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:19:47 UTC 3 years ago

YAY! Thank you so much! (And thanks for the rec, I haven't read that one.) *hugs* Welcome back to fandom!

[info]foxymsmoxie

December 12 2008, 11:53:31 UTC 3 years ago

I absolutely adored this!!! It was so very well crafted. I loved the chemistry between Harry and Draco, and the slow decline into love. It was very believable! I think it's absolutely fantastic that you retold Sleeping Beauty!! BRAVO!!!!!! :D

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 07:21:12 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much! And Sleeping Beauty is my second fav Disney fic, lol! I guess it shows.

[info]nursedarry

December 12 2008, 13:56:52 UTC 3 years ago

A lovely festive ending! And I loved the girls' characterisation in this, as well- Hermione and Pansy were perfect!

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 13:08:50 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you so much! I have a special lurve for those girls, especially when they want to murder each other. And YAY for festive!

[info]envious_ema

December 12 2008, 14:03:34 UTC 3 years ago

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :D
absolutely Loved Loved Loved this fic! :)
just too wonderful! it was so well thought out, everything was PERFECT!
i am in love *sigh*
♥ ♥ ♥

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 13:09:50 UTC 3 years ago

I love you!!!!

[info]nolagal

December 12 2008, 15:21:39 UTC 3 years ago

Wow! This was a fabulous story and I loved everyone here, especially Hugo and Rose and Draco's interactions with them. I just wanted more and more! I love Draco helping Harry get better and Harry trying to help Draco and then them coming together was fabulous! Great job!

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 13:11:02 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you, sweetie! I'm so happy.

[info]beatnikspinster

December 12 2008, 15:40:22 UTC 3 years ago

Wonderful story! I really enjoyed it. :) One thing: who cast the curse? I know Snape was hinted at. Did I miss it?

Harry's recovery was fascinating. The descriptions of the massage and first time were very sexy! The characterizations of Hermione and Pansy added a lot of fun.

Great story! :)

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 13:17:33 UTC 3 years ago

You didn't miss it - I'm evil. *grin* Thank you, bebe!

[info]lotus_lizzy

December 12 2008, 16:59:38 UTC 3 years ago

Oh so very sweet and wonderful. This combined so many of my favorite guilty pleasure Harry/Draco cliches. But this fic wasn't a cliche. It did have a few things that set it apart from the rest.

I loved the nickname of "Muddy" and Draco's singlemindedness of having Harry want him for him, and not the bond. Great job :)

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 13:41:25 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! It was supposed to be a bit more angsty than it turned out, but oh well, lol! I think I had too much fun with it.

[info]betelin_notecor

December 12 2008, 17:38:35 UTC 3 years ago

Aww! That was so sad and happy and awwww!

I loved Pansy and Hugo and Rose--Hugo especially! What a little monster! XD

Also, I loved that you had Ron and Hermione divorce and then possibly get back together. I just can see them having a totally happy marriage, but I think they'd work things through. =)

lol, and lest you think I only loved the supporting characters... I also adored Draco in this story. Such a wounded, pathetic bastard. XDDDD But awwww... I love that he didn't want to force Harry, even to his own death. So sweet! =)

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:11:49 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you! Ron and Hermione are about the only canon couple I can tolerate, although I know it would be next to impossible for them to have a happy marriage without a ton of work. I had fun with this. *hugs*

[info]rehsipus

December 12 2008, 21:19:16 UTC 3 years ago Edited:  December 12 2008, 21:51:32 UTC

Your Draco is so amazing. How he tries his best to do the right thing, all the way down to making sure the Wov would not hurt Hermione. Willing to take the heat as the carrier of bad news, taking care of Harry and the kids, even contemplating to have words with Ron about re-marrying. All the time knowing that he might not suvive.

And your Harry, so in character, oblivious and frustrated. And so adorable trying to solve the mystery of Draco’s lack of magic, running into a wall of suspicious avoidance at every turn.
Also the way they finally got together, their reactions, Draco’ that thinks he is dreaming, thinking it cute that “dream Harry” talks back, saying things he could not predict. His bewilderment that Harry really wants him, that it’s not just a saving thing.

Harry’s total willingness to surrender into the whole concept of bonding, hardly minding that his magic might be gone, cause it doesn’t matter, he already have what he wants. “I’ve never seen you babble before. It’s so cute.”

I’ll shut up now, or else I would go on forever gushing over this concentrated epic. I’m no more coherent than babbling Draco.
*scrolls back to reread…*

edt: PS. Harry's idea for a Chrismas present for Pansy really cracked me up! XD XD And who cast the spell, and why??? Was it Snape all along?

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:13:57 UTC 3 years ago

Okay, it was premeditated evil not to reveal who cast the spell. I might mention it later. LOL! I want Pansy's Christmas present. *grin*

Thanks for the lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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[info]stellamoon

December 12 2008, 21:51:16 UTC 3 years ago

I loved this story. In fact, I was almost late to work this morning because I just had to finish reading it!!

The whole story was fabulous, but I totally laughed out loud at this Snape quote:

Snape barked a laugh. “Potter could not perform Occlumency on a squirrel to determine where it stuffed the nuts currently residing in its cheeks.”

Wonderful job!

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:14:35 UTC 3 years ago

LOL! I don't care what JKR says. Snape is evil. *grin* Thanks, sweetie!

[info]ura_hd

December 12 2008, 22:39:43 UTC 3 years ago

cute story

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:14:58 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you!!!

[info]thisgirl_is

December 12 2008, 23:05:41 UTC 3 years ago

There is nothing about this story that I didn't adore. :o)

'Muddy' was brilliant even before we knew its entirely innocent origin. I like the way you tied off the loose end that was Ginny in a way that doesn't make her a horrible person. I really felt that the boys were very much in character, with Draco reluctant to be the hero even though he was and Harry merrily oblivious until it all came together for him. Poor Ibby was so sad when Draco went away!

I am, however, a bit interested in how Snape knew precisely what spell had been used on Harry in the first place... *gives Snape the Eye*

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:16:38 UTC 3 years ago

*grin* Someday Harry might click to the Snape connection, once he stops being smitten. (Like that will happen, lol!) I've done enough Ginny-bashing in my day, so I decided to take it easy on her. Plus I really liked John, lol! I'm so glad you liked it!

[info]ritalavalerie

December 12 2008, 23:05:43 UTC 3 years ago

This was totally made of win and cuteness!
Seriously, this fic must have been my favourite of the fest so far! I loved every single character, Hermione was lovely and Draco calling her Muddy! So cute! The ending was everything I was expecting and MORE.
Really, I am totally amazed with this. Thank you so much!

Anonymous

December 13 2008, 14:17:17 UTC 3 years ago

YAY for faving! I'm so excited! *hugs you hard*

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3 years ago

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