The Swing of the Pendulum
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Many people were affected by Voldemort—his followers, his victims, and the innocents who had been caught up in the war. After the war is over, how are they dealing? As the Wizarding world recoups, rebuilds, reorganizes, and adjusts to the social and economic changes caused by the aftermath of war, there are still people fighting to correct the wrongs that are out there. Hermione is one, so is Draco. Lucius is another.
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Reviews for The Swing of the Pendulum
I've read quite a number of Marriage Law stories, and this has to be amongst the most unique. I love the lengths Draco, Hermione et al are going to in order to circumvent the law, and the friendships that have built up as a result. Looking forward to more.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you. I just can't see our girl, or anyone else for that matter, just allowing such a farce as a Marriage Law happen without standing up to it, considering how they all stood up to Dolores Umbridge and the Dark Lord and fought them. Thank you for the review.
Dalton Troll Securities LOLToo bad Ron couldn't behave himself towards fellow guests. *sighs* Bad manners ...Maybe he is going to see reason soon. With Ron it's always act first, think later. I hope the thinking part will start soon.I'm curious about the Fede charm - and how it possibly could affect Harry and Ginny, now that she has dropped the paternity suit ...
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yeah, well, Ron's not the most mature of boys. The Fede Charm will put mark, a ring, on Ginny's and Harry's ring fingers that shows they are taken - by each other. It's ones who are still 'single' that have to worry. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
“And, Hermione,” Ernest said with a sigh, “you cannot single handedly take on every cause in the office.” Her boss is getting to know her, isn't he?Another wonderful chapter with lots of information not only about Hermione's life, but also about the way the Wizarding World deals with things - the werewolves, Ex-Deatheaters ...Hermione's is still faking her pregnancie, isn't she? In the meantime she should be in her 3rd trimester, so why hasn't the appointment with the claimed father already taken place and the - of course nonexistant - vital signs of the fetus taken? That nobody commented on her pregnancy at Law School and her new job (of course they all suspect it's just a ruse, but still) somehow seems to be unrealistic.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh, yes, and relying on her too. Thank you. Yep, the big picture. Hermione and a lot of the girls left school sterilized. Ginny is faking still, but then she's willing to be matched up with Harry. But the S.H.R.M.C. isn't taking the girls off the list yet, because they think they are faking the sterility somehow.Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Response from apisa_b (Reviewer)
I somehow missed that Hermione let herself be "sterilized", because after the majority of the eligible students were "deemed unfit for the program", Harry adviced her to drop the paternity suit against Ron. So I thought she still was faking the pregnancy and was confused ...
Ron always was a little hot-head. Jumping to conclusions without bothering with the facts. I hope he calms down enough not to completely ruin his friendships with Harry and Hermione with his continued prejudice.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, he's a react to without thinking kind of guy, lol. He's also under pressure from the S.H.R.M.C. which isn't helping any. I know, excuses. He'll have a eye opener to the situation fairly soon, from one you'd not expect it to come from. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Hermione is doing her dead level best to stay away from Draco, but he has slowly been able to form tentative friendships with Harry and Ginny, and I'm thinking that our Hermione should just accept the fact that she should learn to get along with him... I don't know if she would ever consider marrying him, but it looks like he's going to be a part of her circle of friends.
Lucius has been allowed to come home, and I'm sure that is a great relief for Draco. I noticed that Narcissa was in the courtroom but was sitting apart from her son. I suppose that their marriage is still very much in jeopardy and it is only a matter of time before Narcissa will move out of the Manor (if she is still living there). I wonder if she, having heard what Lucius told the judge about why he returned to Voldemort, might choose to stay married to Lucius. If his mother does decide not to stay married to Lucius, it will be a hard thing for Draco.
Greg and Francine are a very easy going couple, and I was glad to see Francine speak to Ron and try to mollify his reaction to finding Greg and Draco at Harry and Ginny's home for dinner.
Edithe Havershiems is doing her best to make her matches work... err, stay together, but it sounds like the betrothed are not willing to cooperate. I gather that the Fede Charm Healer Brumfield has suggested be used with the signed census when she has matched a couple is supposed to make it more difficult for the union to be dissolve. I'm not sure how that is suppose to work. Will there be a compulsion charm incorporated into the betrothal?
This was a busy chapter, a good chapter, and I'm looking forward to the next one.Beth
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, Draco is smoozing his way into her circle of friends. lol so, yes, she’ll have to come to terms with him.
There are a lot of hardships going on. Cissy was in the courtroom that day, but not others. Things are not good between them. She went through the interrogation by memory removal and return just as Draco and Greg did – it affected her. Lucius coming home might be good or cause upheavals. We’ll see.
Francine is an easy going, hard working girl who is actually in love with Greg. In canon, you don’t see Greg with anyone, even the Yule Ball he didn’t have a partner, that’s why he was so blown away that she had picked him. His first girlfriend, his first love. I know, too cute. Francine is a good mother type and didn’t want friction. She might have even been a prefect (?) so she was trying to calm Ron down, make him realize that he was causing a scene over nothing.
Edithe is matching couples based on responses on a form and her own whims. (Like when a computer was used to make matches for one of my junior high school dance – most of the couples didn’t like each other, didn’t know each other at all, or were already seeing someone else. Most of the people matched up for the dance ended up with their boyfriend or girlfriend by the middle of the dance anyway. I’m using those statistics for the couples Edithe matches.)
The Fede Charm will make a Claddugh appear on the finger, two hands holding a heart with a crown on it. If the heart with the crown is pointed toward the knuckle, inward to the wearer, it will mean their heart was captured—betrothed. If the heart is turned away… See? ‘hands in trust’ or ‘hands in faith.’ If you only do this because you have to, is it in ‘good faith?’
Should make things complicated for a few people.
Thank you for the long and interesting review, Beth. I love them! Oh and the pretty stars, too.
That evil little weasel!! (And for once I'm not talking about Malfoy...) Thanks for another great chapter!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
sorry my curser jumped! Yes, he's a git! You are very welcome for the chapter. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
OK, that healer is scary, Ron is still an idiot, and Draco is trying really hard. It seems the Gryffindors have more prejudice to overcome than the Slytherins. I like Lucius's punishment, also.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, he's a piece of work. Did you really expect a mature Ronnikins? Draco is trying too hard. Well, they are as prejudiced as the Slytherins, but they feel they won the war - so it's all their way now, right? 
idiotsThanks. I couldn't have him just freed, so this gives him recovery time. Besides, his $$ will be put to good use (You can't get monies from convicts!)Thank you for the review, blue, and the pretty stars.
I sense some major problems for the 'insolent children' in the future. I look forward to seeing where this goes.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh course there are problems! There wouldn't be a story unless there were. LOL Thank you for the review.
Clever. . . very clever.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Aw shucks. Thank you.
Great chapter, I love how you handled Mr. Malfoy Sr. Nice blend of punishment and forgiveness.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you. I am in unfam water with him and keep hoping I do him justice. Yes, well, you can't get monies for charities if he's in jail --so it's a win win, sort of. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Oh no. Looks like more trouble afoot! :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
LOL Of course there is! 
Otherwise, there's no story to tell!
Ack! What does the Fede do -- does it curse anyone who tries to break the betrothal? Scary.I am so glad Lucius is out, with Harry at the hearing. He must be resting at home, but is Cissa with him to help in his recovery? I am guessing that Draco won't overwhelm his father with info on the Marriage Law until his dad is stronger.Sorry to see Ron still being a prat about his childish prejudices. Grrr.....Thanks for updating!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh, you'll have to wait to see what the Fede does! I gave you a bit of it, but yes, there's more!Yes, Lucius is out, Cissy is not at home and Severus is still in France. Lucius is catching up on old Prophets, but I'll explain that later.Did you really think Ronnikins has matured to 'grown up' yet? *laughs*Thank you for the review and the pretty stars!
Well, if nothing else, Draco is persistant.one way or another, he is determined to make Harry his friend and have Hermione as his bride.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, he is that. He's used to getting what he wants. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
That's one way to get Harry to read something important: add humour! Poor Lucius. They truly are just enjoying torturing him, otherwise they would just keep the necessary memories until they are finished with them. I hope he comes out of it sane.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
LOL or add pictures of Quaffles and Snitches on the margins! Yes, but like with Draco, the method is to make him relive the moments, to see the error of his ways, so to speak. It worked wonders on Draco and Greg! But Lucius is of stronger metal than Draco. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Hermione working for the Ministry could place her in a very convenient position to be apprised of new developments concerning the S.H.R.M.C. and any new laws the Wizengamot have in the works. If her own boss is anything to go by, I'll bet there are several people in various departments who would happily pass on information they discovered to Hermione while passing her in the halls!Poor Draco... having to impress people who don't really care about his money or status. Talk about a fish out of water! But I imagine he'll screw up by paying for Hermione's remaining years of law school for her without asking or something like that. He'll think of it as a kind gesture, and she'll see it as his way of putting her in his debt. Maybe he can get Severus to give him some advice on how to deal with Gryffindors! 
I'm looking forward to Draco's further attempts to woo...
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, it very well could. Also she has friends there as well. Yes, Draco is going to have to learn how to make friends the old fashioned way. And he might blunder a few things as well. I'm sure that he'll make some attempt of helping her out. SW has the next chapter, so we'll see. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Sounds like the perfect job. :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh it gets even better! Thank you for the reveiw.
I wonder what Draco will be doing this summer, and how soon he will find out she needs money for school. I bet he figures it out quick and tries to make Hermione an offer to help! Still hoping Lucius gets out soon. Thanks for updating!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh yes, Luicus gets out soon. Draco is going to try using his cahrm on Harry. lol And it won't take long for him to find out she's getting student loans. You are very welcome for the update. Thank you for the reveiw and the pretty stars.
She needs to get those laws changed. And Draco trying to be nice is both amusing and pathetic.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh, yes she does! Well, yes. Draco can't rely on his money or social status with Harry--so he's out of his element here. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Networking... the number one way to find a job. Very enjoyable chapter.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Well, I did think it could be applicable to the wizarding world, considering how much nepotism there seems to be. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars!
So Greg is going to be a father! I love what you've done with his character and Draco's. I wonder if Draco will ever be able to convince Hermione to become his bride? Maybe, maybe not. Only time will tell.I can't imagine having to make a decision to either marry someone you didn't want to marry or agree to be sterilized. This Post-war MOM is filled with idiots. When are the biggest idiots going to be removed from power or be prosecuted for crimes against the British Wizarding community? I hope we get to see Lucius and Severus both helping to get this law overturned.Looking forward to more of this story!Beth
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, Greg Golye is going to be a dad - of twins, no less! I think he'll be a great dad now that he's grown up some. It jsut took the right girl.Thank you for your comments on how I'm writing Draco. I'm still trying to make this 'nicer version' still feel like canon Draco. It's hard. lol That is a very honest responce to the choice I have given the young people in this story: A. Marry someone you don't/might know, who might be quite a bit older/younger than you, could be someone you dont even like, or someone who might be abusive and be trapped with that person until you have 4 kids.B. Allow Hermione to sterilize you and hope this potion works, and that the blighter who created it really had found the way to reverse the Sterility Curse.C. Or defy the MoM and get pregnant for real, risking being shut into St. Mungo's until the babay is born, filing a petition for marriage under the Bastard Law, while the guy responsible faces being sued and arrested.Oh, yes great options.Oh I have a dynamic team worked out! I hope you approve.Thank you very much. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
I love your Greg. After years of knuckle crunching and snarling, he really has turned out to be a big teddy bear. He is so excited about being a dad and about having a girlfriend, he doesn't even care what his father thinks. Draco is still the perfect Slytherin. Can't woo the girl herself? Go through her best friend!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
I know I completely changed Greg's character in this story, but after a near death experience and saved by his nemsis, then being questioned by the interrogators... he's a bit changed. So I made him a dad, thinking he'd be a great dad. and Yes, Draco is going to try changing tactics to woo the girl. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Greg as a dad? There's something sweet about that.This is a great fic- I look forward to watching Draco woo Hermione via Harry. :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, Greg Goyle is going to be a father! Thank you very much for the compliment and pretty stars.
Great read so far! Oh, Draco... what are we to do with you?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you very much. Draco is just after what he wants, that's all. lolThank you for the review and the pretty stars.
So Draco is smitten with Hermione? Really?Well, the way he has changed, he might have stood achance with her, had he not made a point of getting their marriage approved. Now Hermione will fight him.I really smiled while reading the scene with Greg - him stating that he wants to be a good dad was so incredible sweet.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Draco was told by the S.H.R.M.C. and the Wizengamot that he'd have to marry a Muggle-born. So who is the only semi-acceptable Muggle-born he knows. Hermione. If you have to pick one--pick the best of the lot. And, having just had such wonderful (NOT) news about Ron, Hermione is confronted with his proposal. Nope, Draco just joined the prat club again!I like Greg, the newer, softer, more teddy-bear version--and so I made him a going-to-be dad. I'm glad that you liked it. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Opened his eyes, did it? But Draco needs to remember how stubborn his lioness is. She might marry him after the law is rescinded, but not before that.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Draco had rotten timing! And didn't think this over very well. Of course Hermione was goign to dig in ther claws and tell him off! At this point it'll take quite abit to make her fall for him--quite a bit.Thakn you for the review and the pretty stars.