Astoria wanted a son so bad and loved scorpius more than the other kids but since he was so little he is the one who doesn't remember her and was the one to call Hermione mum...I can't help but feel bad for Astoria even though it's just fate here

I dont understand aren't the malfoys supposed to be the richest Wizarding family in Britain, where are the nannies and housekeepers and elves , why does draco have to rely on Hermione 's muggle parents to pick his child up from school. And why even she is going to a mughle school. Pureblood children have tutors come at their home for education and teach all subjects including etiquette and dance etc

Honestly, I first read this story as a teenager (nearly 27 now) and it's one of my all-time favs. I keep coming back to it as nostalgia hits every once in a while. I love the overall characters and story-arches, it's so sweet and heart-warming.

But then, during every re-read I reach this chapter and feel so much rage. I think if you ever do a re-write, please consider re-framing this arch. Right now, it's un-nuanced. You focus on Anya and James' POV too much; you don't allow them to sink into the gravity of what they've done, the betrayal and hurt they've caused. And I don't think I'm over-dramaticizing the situation.

Anya and James didn't just elope. They LIED. To EVERYONE. For THREE YEARS.

Did they have the right to elope? Yes, of course they did. They have the right to whatever kind of wedding they want.

But lying to people's faces for THREE years? Not just any 'people', but those they are closest to? I don't think you realize the implications of such a long-drawn lie. If someone I loved dearly did that to me, I don't think I could trust them ever again. And I don't think that's just my personal reaction. I think about this everytime I do a re-read. Any rational person would lose trust in someone that's been lying to them for such a long-drawn period.

Sure, Jean, Richard, Albus, Hermione, Harry, and then Draco get over it. But just because they understood, doesn't mean Ginny and Claire aren't entitled to their feelings.

Right now, it's coming off like you're villainizing Ginny because she lashed out in hurt. Was she out-of-line? 100%. But Anya and James need to take some accountability. They caused hurt, so they are responsible. It's so deflective of James to say 'But don't think I'll forget this.' Like does he expect his mother to just get over it immediately? Say 'oh it's okay' when it's not okay?

"But don't think I'll forget this." Conversely, I don't think his mother is ever going to forget that she missed her son's wedding. She'll forgive it, but she won't forget. Let her grieve that loss, that hope. She's entitled to it.

Same with Claire, you've framed her response as if she's immature. "She'll cool off." This isn't a regular siblings' spat. Anya and Claire, despite their age difference, are incredibly close. It is a gut-wrenching thing to be told that your older sister, whom you revere and love immensely, got married and didn't tell you for THREE years. I can't even imagine being in that situation, having a sister myself.

I don't think it's overdramatic to even say that something like this can fundamentally shift their relationship forever. Again, Claire can forgive the lie, and they both can make amends to restore trust. But, she'll never forget it. Every time she wants to share something with Anya or vice versa, the lie that went on for three years will linger like a stain on their relationship. Claire will think twice before believing anything Anya says.

If Ginny and Claire get over it and move forward, doing so takes a lot of grace. I don't think you gave either of them enough credit for it. Right now, it's just like "oh it's not that big a deal cuz all the 'rational' people got over it, so these two will too" (rational people being Jean, Richard, Hermione, Harry, Albus, and Draco).

Honestly, please don't take this entire tangent negatively. I wouldn't have such strong feelings, even years later, if your story and characters hadn't positively gripped me. Redhead414, you have a place in my heart. I don't know if you still check fanfiction, but I hope you are doing great, wherever you are.

I mess this on ao3 i have no clue how to work this site lol

Beautiful story that’s held up very nicely after more than ten years.

Maravillosa historia! Te felicito!

i just finished reading this story. i really enjoyed it. thank you for sharing your time and imagination.

It's a lovely story involving HG/DM with RW being dumb. Thank you for a bit of fiction.

I love to reread this story, the plot, characters and dialogue are so satisfying. Really enjoy that it just keeps going...

I’ve read this story so many times. The first time I read it was as a late teenager. I felt the need to tell you this might be one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. Thank you for putting it out there.

Wow...i have no words for this story. I just love love love this story! And yes Draco is an idiot for waiting that long. "Might as well have it" indeed! Unbelievable! Lol

Draco came round in a room that reminded him of the hospital wing of Hogwarts.
He found he couldn't really move - glancing down he saw below his lower abdomen he was heavily bandaged.
"Good morning Mister Malfoy!" a very familiar bushy haired brunette 'nurse' exclaimed opening a door. The term 'nurse' Draco used only loosely in his head, as he doubted any actual muggle nurses would wear a uniform that short.
Or made of those muggle materials that had no wizarding counterparts ... ah he remembered now latex, spandex and that PCV plastic Blaise was always drooling over, when regaling his favourite kinks ...
Also the 'Nurse Danger' badge completed the bizarre spectacle. She was also ridiculously chippwr which wasn't normal for Dang .. , err, Granger.
"Those pain numbing potions will be wearing off soon" she stated with a smile.
"What potions!" Draco exclaimed , finally breaking his silence.
"The ones you had after your castration of course" she smirked.
Malfoy junior was beyond horrifically aghast. Castration would mean a total end to the family line. All his surviving French cousins were females.
"Wwwhaart!" he managed to splutter out "YOU HAVE REMOVED MY TESTICLES!?"
"Oh of course not!" replied Granger. Draco breathed a sigh of relief. It had all been a hideous prank ...
"I didn't touch you. Hagrid did the actual operation - he's had plenty of practice on problem thestrals. And unfortunately he was a little heavy handed with the meat cleaver, kebab skewers and that rusty spoon" she continued with a bigger grin spreading "And it wasn't just your testicles - he accidentally removed your entire genitalia!'' holding up a clear muggle plastic bag containing some very familiar organs to Draco's face - a look of glee on her's!
Totally speechless his hand shot to his wrapped groin - only to find it empty of contents!
"Perhaps you'll be less aggressive and nasty now?'' she quipped and left, her shapely thong clad ass swaying as she did so ...

Not that the former Slytherin school'boy' had anything left to appreciate that sight with ..
The end (of Draco's marriage prospects ... and his bloodline!).

The banter is so good! Loving this story

I don't use this site often but every few years I'll come back to read this fic, one of my favourites (maybe my number one favourite) I adore it. If you ever decided to write a fic about each of the children (especially Claire & Albus) I'd happily read them.

Eu amei tanto! Eu adoro quanto essa historia foi madura. Muito obrigada por ela. 3