I've just stumbled upon your work yesterday and am finding myself enjoying it all quite a bit. You seem to have such a way with words and a sensitivity that you don't find in many writers.
But then I got to the Arrangement Series and have instantly fallen in love with this Harry and Draco. In one of the first comments you received for this installment, the person spoke about how usually Draco is the secure one and Harry is the one portrayed as being unsure. And I have to agree. Which is why this is soo refreshing to see it switched around. And really, not even switched as much as just plain different. Harry is not all cocky and "I am so great" as many of the Draco's are written. This Harry is really just sure that he is where he wants to be and knows that Draco really wants to be there with him too. And this Draco is not so much unsure of Harry's feelings for him like most of the other Harry's written in fandom for this pairing. But Draco is a little unsure as to whether or not being in a relationship with him is the best thing for Harry. If maybe there's not a better fit for Harry with someone else even though he knows that Harry feels that he is right where he wants to be. Does that make sense?
Anyway, I usually wait until the end of a series or chaptered story (that's already finished) before I comment in case I ask about something that is referred to later or find that my opinion has changed due to event played out later in a story. But I found this particular installment beautifully written and wanted to say so. There is something wonderful about finding a writer who can sprinkle in romance while dealing with an issue like Draco being sick because of an STD. This can soo easily be turned into an angsty piece - and you hinted at that with the way that Draco gets worried that Harry might think he was unfaithful since they've been recommitted. But instead you show more of Harry's sureness and Draco's acceptance with the way he needs Harry and it all just comes off romantically solid. Beautiful.
Well, I think I've rambled on long enough. Time for me to read on.
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Date: 2007-04-28 12:09 pm (UTC)From:But then I got to the Arrangement Series and have instantly fallen in love with this Harry and Draco. In one of the first comments you received for this installment, the person spoke about how usually Draco is the secure one and Harry is the one portrayed as being unsure. And I have to agree. Which is why this is soo refreshing to see it switched around. And really, not even switched as much as just plain different. Harry is not all cocky and "I am so great" as many of the Draco's are written. This Harry is really just sure that he is where he wants to be and knows that Draco really wants to be there with him too. And this Draco is not so much unsure of Harry's feelings for him like most of the other Harry's written in fandom for this pairing. But Draco is a little unsure as to whether or not being in a relationship with him is the best thing for Harry. If maybe there's not a better fit for Harry with someone else even though he knows that Harry feels that he is right where he wants to be. Does that make sense?
Anyway, I usually wait until the end of a series or chaptered story (that's already finished) before I comment in case I ask about something that is referred to later or find that my opinion has changed due to event played out later in a story. But I found this particular installment beautifully written and wanted to say so. There is something wonderful about finding a writer who can sprinkle in romance while dealing with an issue like Draco being sick because of an STD. This can soo easily be turned into an angsty piece - and you hinted at that with the way that Draco gets worried that Harry might think he was unfaithful since they've been recommitted. But instead you show more of Harry's sureness and Draco's acceptance with the way he needs Harry and it all just comes off romantically solid. Beautiful.
Well, I think I've rambled on long enough. Time for me to read on.