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Reviews for Reluctant Promises

By : penny1200
  • From j0llyBee on January 25, 2011
    Wow, can I just say that I'm really liking this story? I liked it so much that I registered for an account with aff.net (something I never considered doing even though I've been using the site for almost 4 years) and I did it all from my cell which is not an easy feat.
    Ok, enough rambling. Your story is the best one that I've read in a while and I'm not just saying that. I think you have the characters down correctly, especially Ron, who I usually find OOC in most dramoine fics, but you have him just right. Not too fluffy, not too abusive, not too stupid, but not too smart either, because honestly I don't like Ron much in general (and who can blame me? he just isn't Draco) but most authors in the fandom either write about him being someone he isn't, or some people just blot him out entirely. I'm glad you started out with Hermione and Ron together. It's nice to read a story about them discovering why the don't work instead of reading one where the author has to explain it for us. Also, it's nice to read a story about Draco being his normal bratty self. I find that people really like Draco all dark and broody but I like him acting normal sometimes.
    Before I drag this on, I just hope you continue this. I don't know much about how aff.net works or if I can follow the story and whatever but I'm gonna check frequently to see if you update. And I'm not trying to force you or anything *hint hint* but I don't start school until March 7 (I know it's weird) and I need my daily fill of Dramione fanfiction!
    Honestly though your story is great, and I've been reading dramione for much longer than I can remember. If this is your 1st story, I'd really like to read more from you. I hope you update soon!
    Much love,
    PNN
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  • From ANON - Scarlet on November 26, 2010
    This is an amazing concept! I love the idea of Muggle reform. I think it works well and you are handling Malfoy's reactions so excellently in character. Actually all your canon characters are in character. Fantastic! Luna... with Harry... I always thought that was the better match. Ginny is great as a high school sweetheart, but those rarely last.
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  • From Criosdan on October 19, 2010
    Great story.
    I really love it
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  • From mrequecky on October 08, 2010
    Wow, totally love this story!!! Great writing!
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  • From AshleyLara on October 07, 2010
    OOO i really like where this story is going so far!!! please update soon!!
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  • From ANON - donna on October 07, 2010
    Really enjoyable read so far. I can't wait for the next chapter.
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  • From ANON - jillian on October 06, 2010
    hello,

    i'm glad you were able to post another chapter to this, i really liked it before. You know, if my husband EVER made dinner for himself and ate it in front of me making yummy foodgasim sounds without making me any too, i'd never cook for him again and i'm an awesome cook. Well okay, my husband can't even boil water in the microwave, but if he could, i'd be sure to let him know that his lack of thought would be returned in FULL. my uterus means i can repay a grudge in full without missing a beat.

    ron should yank the sick up his bum since he insulted hermione with the "it's not like you have anything to do" attitude when she was roped into the job and now has an issue with her actually doing it. and ron's attitude can't be farmed out to "traditional family" or "traditional attitude" because i'm a homemaker currently (as traditional as you can get) and my husband does his fair share of housekeeping (my hubby does ALL the laundry) and even though he can't cook, he can chop and prep stuff for me if I'm busy. You wanna eat? You'd better get to work. although i never let my hubby shop for food because he'll spend a small fortune on food and none of it is anything we want or need. no impulse control that one.

    i think it's really a matter of respect. ron doesn't seem to respect hermione at all and it probably comes from his insecurity and personal fear that people don't respect him. In the end, no one will respect him if he tries to steal it by denying it from the person he's supposed to respect the most. this is the woman who he wants to spend forever with raising their children etc. if you don't respect that person, then nothing will work out and life is going to be hard. My hubby never for a second questions what I do all day or spend time thinking that because he's away from home getting paid, he does more or works harder or should do less for me when he gets home. Oddly enough, he used to have a small bit of resentment and our marriage was rocky. When I quit my job to stay home, he started to see life through my eyes and our relationshiop is better than ever. I no longer get paid, but i only have one job, and i do it well. I used to work full time, parent full time and do a full time shift as a housekeeper and our marriage was last on the list. Now my time is my own and it all gets done. Truthfully, he'd go nuts after 3 hours of taking care of the house and kids and doing the home schooling. We both know it and accept it. That's part of the respect we have for each other.

    i also believe that you can't have love without respect and trust. the way you're writing ron is very true to the ron JKR wrote. I'm not a ron hater, but i don't see him and herione working because of how insensitive and ignoreant ron often is. Also, i'd never be able to forgive the ditching in the tent thing. if he can walk out then, he can walk out when you have 3 hungry kids and a late mortgage.
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  • From JanisJ on October 06, 2010
    I am so glad you are updating again! I started reading when you started posting and have thought here and there about the story and hoping for more. I LOVE your idea/premise! In fact, I'm mad at myself for not thinking of this scenario first, but am so happy to have someone else do all the work and unfold the story for me :) You're doing a great job.... Draco in culture shock is hilarious. Keep up the great work-- hope to see more soon :)
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  • From ANON - sam on October 06, 2010
    Great story! It was nice to see it updated. I always feel badly for Ron's character in these stories since he's usually written as a inconsiderate jerk, which he is here. I just wish that Hermione, for all her intelligence in the story, was smart enough to realize that, especially with his actions in the last chapter. I understand that it's a plot device to drive Draco and Hermione together, but it's just difficult for me to believe that her character, as written in this story, would tolerate Ron's behavior.

    I really do enjoy this story and think it's very well-written, so I hope you don't see my feedback as negative. Just wanted to share my thoughts.
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  • From PsychoKitty on October 05, 2010
    Great job on this story. I love that Narcissa and Luna have conspired to get Draco and Hermione together. I really like the closeness between Harry and Hermione. It is very sweet and nice that Hermione has someone who loves her no matter what. Ron is a git who doesn't deserve Hermione. I can't wait till she gets fed up with him and kicks him to the curb.
    I can't wait to see how muggle lessons go! Draco is sure going to get a lot of surprises and probably enjoy a hear attack or two. It is nice to see that he is starting to see that muggles are not all bad. He still feels superior to them, but sees that they are not the animals that he was lead to believe.
    Hope to see an update soon. Keep up the amazing work!
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  • From AlkeniSynair on July 29, 2010
    I Eagerly await more.
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  • From ANON - Kate on July 29, 2010
    Merlin's beard I adore this story! Sadly I'm new to this site (thus the lack of username) and I don't know how to tell if you're still working on it or not. I sincerely hope you are, this is a great piece!
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  • From Solariel89 on July 17, 2010
    I really like it. I'm enjoying the hell out of the fact that Draco is unintentionally enjoying himself. :D I'm really looking forward to the next chapter!
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  • From ANON - nitesfool on July 13, 2010
    awwwww.... where's the next chapter... i'm eager to read the rest of it... keep up the good work and update soon.
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  • From Rosamund on July 13, 2010
    very interesting story! :)
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