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9MissSadieKane
I think the pice about Bellatrix in the snow was good, particulary when you said it was a holiday they shared with muggles. I can see that being something she'd think. How can anyone not like snow. I like the reflection part of the end.
I think your characterisation of Narcissa is better than for Bellatrix - not that Bellatrix was bad or anything, but I thought this was better. I always though of her trying to live up to the expectations as the youngest in her family, and trying not to be a disgrace like her sister. By the end, since she lies for Harry, I think she isn't all bad, and I agree she is ready for change. She is definately a good Mother to Draco, and I think you are right to say that she loved him. Well done on writing this. I really enjoyed it.
9MissSadieKaneI think the pice about Bellatrix in the snow was good, particulary when you said it was a holiday they shared with muggles. I can see that being something she'd think. How can anyone not like snow. I like the reflection part of the end.
I think your characterisation of Narcissa is better than for Bellatrix - not that Bellatrix was bad or anything, but I thought this was better. I always though of her trying to live up to the expectations as the youngest in her family, and trying not to be a disgrace like her sister. By the end, since she lies for Harry, I think she isn't all bad, and I agree she is ready for change. She is definately a good Mother to Draco, and I think you are right to say that she loved him. Well done on writing this. I really enjoyed it.
1/3/2011 c2 252Hiei-and-shino
I was surprised to see that it was Narcissa. You put her on a lovely manner, very IC.
Great job, again (:
252Hiei-and-shinoI was surprised to see that it was Narcissa. You put her on a lovely manner, very IC.
Great job, again (:
1/1/2011 c2 53beedivine
I like this one, too! I think Narcissa is so well characterized in this! And I think you captured her marriage so well in the line: "It was a match made as much for Malfoy as it was for love." Nice job!
53beedivineI like this one, too! I think Narcissa is so well characterized in this! And I think you captured her marriage so well in the line: "It was a match made as much for Malfoy as it was for love." Nice job!
1/1/2011 c1 beedivine
I like this! I like how you show this more innocent side of Bellatrix, and I think that the way you wrote it was very believable. Favorite line:
"...not needing to dream when the dream is just outside..."
Great job!
I like this! I like how you show this more innocent side of Bellatrix, and I think that the way you wrote it was very believable. Favorite line:
"...not needing to dream when the dream is just outside..."
Great job!
1/1/2011 c1 123Smile Life Away
I liked the simplicity of this and how the change in Bellatrix is obvious - from someone who sees magic in the simple beauty of snow (especially how snow shows purity) and how that changes to dark dreams and the absence of the purity and innocence she once had.
You really said a lot in very few words.
=D
123Smile Life AwayI liked the simplicity of this and how the change in Bellatrix is obvious - from someone who sees magic in the simple beauty of snow (especially how snow shows purity) and how that changes to dark dreams and the absence of the purity and innocence she once had.
You really said a lot in very few words.
=D
1/1/2011 c2 147claraoswalds
Oh, I really enjoyed this! Narcissa's always been one of my favorite characters because she's so intriguing and complex, despite being such a minor character, and I think you showed that well. I like how you depicted her change of hear, from it being a matter of pride in the name to turning into a matter of love for her son. I think it was very true to her character and exactly how I see her as well =)
Terrific job, and keep writing!
147claraoswaldsOh, I really enjoyed this! Narcissa's always been one of my favorite characters because she's so intriguing and complex, despite being such a minor character, and I think you showed that well. I like how you depicted her change of hear, from it being a matter of pride in the name to turning into a matter of love for her son. I think it was very true to her character and exactly how I see her as well =)
Terrific job, and keep writing!
1/1/2011 c1 claraoswalds
I really liked the exploration of Bellatrix and her feelings on Christmas here-her celebrating Christmas is quite a unique concept, but somehow it works. The contrast between the magic of Christmas and the 'worse world' she lives in was really well-done =)
Fantastic job, and keep writing!
I really liked the exploration of Bellatrix and her feelings on Christmas here-her celebrating Christmas is quite a unique concept, but somehow it works. The contrast between the magic of Christmas and the 'worse world' she lives in was really well-done =)
Fantastic job, and keep writing!
12/31/2010 c2 247yellow 14
The courage to change. Very insightful Scrunchy, this is certainly a good example. (I'll judge when the challenge closes.)
247yellow 14The courage to change. Very insightful Scrunchy, this is certainly a good example. (I'll judge when the challenge closes.)
12/31/2010 c2 76imagined-experiences
Again an amazing drabble. It's very powerful, especially the last Malfoy and the last line. I don't know if it's courage, but it was intense. You did a great job with Narcissa I think. I loved this!
76imagined-experiencesAgain an amazing drabble. It's very powerful, especially the last Malfoy and the last line. I don't know if it's courage, but it was intense. You did a great job with Narcissa I think. I loved this!
12/30/2010 c2 17RavenEcho
Very interesting perspective- I like the idea that you have going on here. You show that Narcissa isn't being brave, defying Voldemort, but rather that she acts as a Slytherin (in her own best interest) to protect and better the position of herself and her own. Definitely an idea woth embellishing, if you ever decide to do a longer piece on the same topic. :)
17RavenEchoVery interesting perspective- I like the idea that you have going on here. You show that Narcissa isn't being brave, defying Voldemort, but rather that she acts as a Slytherin (in her own best interest) to protect and better the position of herself and her own. Definitely an idea woth embellishing, if you ever decide to do a longer piece on the same topic. :)