I'm leaving you a comment to express my abundant gratitude for first keeping me awake until 2 AM last night, and then glueing me to my laptop from the minute I woke up again. I discovered The Road yesterday, and although my slightly overstressed eyes beg to differ, it's been worth my while. :)
I have to say I have very little sympathy for Ginny in this story, but my heart bleeds for Draco! Poor baby. How could Harry think he's a replacement for Theodore, when it was the other way around all along? I think you've really excelled in the way you've described the nature of love and the different characters' take on it. Ginny more or less seems to think love is first and foremost something that has to be deserved; Draco knows he doesn't deserve it, but can't help but love; and Harry, of course, has trouble understanding the difference between love and responsibility. I'm guessing and hoping that when Harry and Draco finally bond, all of the silliness will cease... In your face, Ginny. ;)
I've hunted down the songs you've referred to and I agree; they are perfect for this story. I've had the Loreena McKinnett ones on loop for most of the time, and I really like her. I'd like to recommend a song called Faraway to you, if you haven't heard it yet. You are clearly a fan of strong melodies, and there's something in The Road that reminded me of this song. Here's a link (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2uNHV7EFTI) to the original version on YouTube (never mind the photo show). There is a Vol. 2 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Y7nys00dk) with lyrics, and even though opinion is divided on whether the lyrics ruin the whole thing or not, I think they apply remarkably well to Harry and Draco in this story. Especially the chorus. :>
Anyway, thanks for the red eyes, and of course the wonderful reading experience! ;) Do keep it going, we're desperate here.
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I'm leaving you a comment to express my abundant gratitude for first keeping me awake until 2 AM last night, and then glueing me to my laptop from the minute I woke up again. I discovered The Road yesterday, and although my slightly overstressed eyes beg to differ, it's been worth my while. :)
I have to say I have very little sympathy for Ginny in this story, but my heart bleeds for Draco! Poor baby. How could Harry think he's a replacement for Theodore, when it was the other way around all along? I think you've really excelled in the way you've described the nature of love and the different characters' take on it. Ginny more or less seems to think love is first and foremost something that has to be deserved; Draco knows he doesn't deserve it, but can't help but love; and Harry, of course, has trouble understanding the difference between love and responsibility. I'm guessing and hoping that when Harry and Draco finally bond, all of the silliness will cease... In your face, Ginny. ;)
I've hunted down the songs you've referred to and I agree; they are perfect for this story. I've had the Loreena McKinnett ones on loop for most of the time, and I really like her. I'd like to recommend a song called Faraway to you, if you haven't heard it yet. You are clearly a fan of strong melodies, and there's something in The Road that reminded me of this song. Here's a link (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2uNHV7EFTI) to the original version on YouTube (never mind the photo show). There is a Vol. 2 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Y7nys00dk) with lyrics, and even though opinion is divided on whether the lyrics ruin the whole thing or not, I think they apply remarkably well to Harry and Draco in this story. Especially the chorus. :>
Anyway, thanks for the red eyes, and of course the wonderful reading experience! ;) Do keep it going, we're desperate here.