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
yay greg. i was very happy to see him, he is such a sweetheart. glad to see students were trying to get pregnant with a boy they like in their backup plan in fight against the marriage law. and even bred the illegal fertility potions to do so. and now we are off to university and possibly a new cast of characters.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
I just figured that some of the students might not have liked the idea of sterility. Faking pregnancy was one thing--so given the choice, take a chance and get preggers! At least they can't be forced to marry anyone until paternity is proven and if all goes well, they will marry someone they love. Teenager-logic! Actually given to me by a teenager!Greg is a doll, and since he's not being just a troll-body-guard, he's really turned out to be a nice guy. I think he'll make a good dad.Yes, we are off to university giving us 3 new characters there, and a few more divulged ministry workers. JKR left us so many blanks to fil in at the MoM!Thank you for the review.
Draco's awfully confident, isn't he? I'd say he's got his work cut out for him, even if Hermione's come to see that he's not a completely useless Pureblood prat. LOL
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Okay, So I see Draco as a bit of an arrogant prat, reformed slightly in this story, but still thinks that he can get whatever he wants. Right now, that's Hermione. But yes, he's got his work cut out for him, because she can see right through him. Thank you very much for the reveiw and the pretty stars.
Very enjoyable.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
I'm glad. Thank you for reviewing and the pretty stars.
Wow, lots of action in this chapter. I hope the Slytherins passed their Muggle Studies NEWTs, and am glad many couples found their way to matches of their choice. I still think some of them should go to other countries -- seems easier. When does Lucius get out of Azkaban? Will we see Severus again soon? Thanks for updating!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, end of school and facing the real world. I'm sure that many did, the threat to get Exceptables may have merly been a incentive tool to make them pay attention in lessons. Yes, I decided that it was unrealistic that all the students would have chosen to be sterile, and some woudl have surely opted to try getting pregnant in hopes of marrying who they wanted. Going to another country would make the person in contempt of the law = a fugitive. I'm not sure how mnay would opt for that. Lucius is out soon, I'm typing his being at home now! Well, I'm ahead of you by a a few chapters, but he's now in the picture in Chapter 14. Yes, you'll see Severus sometime. Thank you for reading and reviewing and the pretty stars.
Draco may find he fancies Harry more LOL ;)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
LOL Oh, well, er, Harry seems to be taken. By Ginny. Or if Edithe has her way, by Deborah... Thank you very much for the review.
I know Ron felt like Hermione was using him and was a bit upset about it, but to then go and date someone else, and consider petitions from other witches? Jerk. I always thought it was Draco who was so prejudiced against Muggle-borns, but now it seems like Hermione is the prejudiced one. She can't see that with all the things Draco has gone through and had to deal with, he might actually have changed for the better. I wonder what daddt will have to say about his petition?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Doll, Ron didn't just go and start seeing someone, Hermione and he have been apart for 4 months, she shows up at his house, offers him sex, then tells him her plan. Give the guy some credit, he's in the MoM Auror trainning and she's in school. Then another 4-5 months later she finds out he's seeing someone. How many relatoinships last 9 months without seeing each other? or only seeing each other for one weekend during all that time? Not many. And I doubt Ron's a letter writer! Possibly once in a while, once every other week, if he thinks about it? Harry is more of a correspondant than Ron is.As for Draco, it's not so much she is the prejudice one -she's throwing his own prejudices back at him - the ones she's had to suffer for 6 years, his taunts, his pranks, his curses and hexes, and all. That's a lot to simply forget and say, 'sure let's get married!'. Yes, this year Draco's been decent, but that's only because they are on the same side in all this. Besides, look at what Hermione's afternoon has been: First she finds out Ron isn't waiting for her and is seeing another girl and that he is matched up with two others girls,(One is an ex-girlfriend at that) then she finds out Draco petetioned for her. All in one afternoon! Yes, Draco has changed! I was very careful to show all the factors that has put some common sense into the boy, reliving his worst memories and Death Eater memories, forced back to Hogwarts to take Muggle Studies, and being sneered by the seventh-years of his house... (Cecil is another pure-blood who has changed his tune - he and his friends attacked Hermione in the dungeons in the beginning of the story and now he's on her side of things as a co-conspirator! That little pure-blood changed a complete flip over as well!) But again, Draco isn't totally Mr, blood-doesn't-matter, is he - he had been informed that he would be matched up with a Muggle-born, so he decided that Hermione was his best and most adventagous choice and filed a petition for her. Not the same thing as falling for her and trying to woo her is it? He hasn't really done anything to give her the impression he likes her in that way all year - and now this? There are a lot of thins going on and they are all under stress. You'll see. I have Draco active in many of my chapters, all leading up to some interesting developments. And Lucius is going to be released in my next chapter, well, chapter 11, and Narcissa is living in France! Thank you for the review. I hope I haven't offended you with my responce. I really do like the stars, they are so pretty.
Response from Shadow (Reviewer)
No, I'm not offended. As a reader, I form an opinion of the chapter. It is always interesting to get the writer's imput on events that I may have missed. Thanks for clearing up one or two things.
Your story just gets better and better. There are so many details, it's unbelievable.One thing totally unrelated that stuck with me: Poppy is a Christian? (she crossed herself)I love, love, love your story and the detailed rebellion you are painting. With all the things coming up that nobody has thought of (including the reader .... fetal heartbeats? you are a genius).
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you very much. Yes, I am packing in the imformation and running through the calendar quite quickly, but you are getting the gist - the wizarding world is a mess,
and struggling to adjust post-war. Poppy? Yeah, I snuck that in there. lol Catholic.Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
The last scene with Hermione and Draco is priceless! I love that is a non-SS/HG Marriage law fic.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you, I loved having him slip up back into his old self. Yes, this is a anti-no-way-would-she ML fic. But it still meets the requirement, right? I can call it a ML fic and have credit for it, right? Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
You know, I always thought the Marriage Law fics generally didn't cover the whys and wherefores of how the situation came about. Changes where normal is steadily getting worse do take time and that is well captured here. I was looking for more Draco/Hermione one on one discussion, tension and argument in the first chapters, as well as evidence that Ron/Hermione was disintegrating - perhaps unanswered letters or more arguments. Draco's turnaround is evident, but aside from his speculations on the law and the conversations within Slytherin in the first few chapters, his personality is still unknown. Is he attracted to Hermione, or is his petition merely political maneuvering, given that he initially petitioned for someone else? Aside from the end of this chapter, that seems unclear. I am curious as to whether Draco informed his father of his intention to petition for Hermione during the Azkaban visit, and Lucius' and Narcissa's reactions if/when a match is made.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
I am kinda brealing with convention here and turning this 'challenge idea' on its head. I mean, I'm Not really having the, "Oh I have to so okay,' doormat Hermione that is so prevelaant in MLC's. So i descided to give you the reason, the how it came about, and why some of the people are happy and some (okay, most) are unhappy with what is happening. Oh there will be more Draco+Hermione, but I'm not saying where it will lead or what will happen. And this is the first clue you have (okay, big clue) that things are not as Hermione thought they were going... Kinda an eye opener when you find out your boyfriend is actually cheating. ROn's not a big letter writer, sorry.You ask alot more questions that will be answered coming up in the story, so I can't answer then now. sorry.Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Response from jollygood (Reviewer)
And let me also say (because I missed saying it above) that I really think your story is wonderfully written, mainly because it makes the reader think, and you have given lots of attention to detail.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Thank you.
She could do worse! :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
She certainly could.
Whew! This chapter has a bit of everything. Rita Skeeter is now against the Marriage Law that she previously supported all because she is matched to a father of six who is 35 years her senior. Oh how the mighty have fallen! But that could all be for the good because the more people who are ticked off, the bigger the fuss the Ministry will have to deal with. Well done.I feel sorry for Harry. Waiting to be told to arrest his best friends is weighting him down. Draco is trying to marry Hermione, and she is livid that he submitted a Contract of Proposal. Between eating the Shetland Island snow crab chowder to induce sterility, and brewing the potion to cure said sterility will be keeping all of them busy. I wonder if Draco will withdraw his offer of all the correct cauldrons, stirring rods, and beakers Hermione needs to brew the cure before she finishes it.
This is a big mess, and I wonder just what the Wizengamot will ultimately decide to do to straighten out all of it. And will Severus or Lucius make an appearance?"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive."Very nice update!Beth
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, Rita is not exempt from the list of the S.H.R.M.C. so she can and is now forced to face that which she so avidly supported. Payback. And yes, there are many out there that would tell this Yenta where to shove her wand. LOL
Yes, Harry is only trying to help a friend, and she can’t back out now. Tough place to be.
Yes, Draco is looking at all options and if he has to marry a Muggle-born – Hermione is his only logical choice. Nope, she’d not fall for that at all!
There is no way he could not provide the right equipment – he’s the guys representative and they are all nervous and anxious too. So if he tried anything, they’d all be mad at him. If Draco backed out, Cecil is from a very rich family too.
Yes, this is really a huge mess and about to get messier. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
*applause* super awesome chapter. fetal hearbeat, vital signs *slaps head* i can't believe i missed that. great catch. all the details that you can totally miss in planning, huh? but, man, hermione is quick to jump on people this chapter-jumping on pomfrey so quickly like that.the clam chowder. nice of pomfrey to offer a substitute. but poor girls having to make such a choice especially if the cure is not to be found. but question- you keep speaking of the woman's fertility and ways to make her ineligable but only once-and barely that- is it mentioned for the boys. is it the case that the chowder is only suppose to negativily affect females?and of course the ministry can change the laws on what is to be confidential. but the consequences of not following the oath- how will ministry work around that. nice counterarguement.and now another battle-that with letters and the press.i really liked the detail of exhausting the owls and thus the postbox idea.and ooo rita skeeter. neato. you know i was thinking of the positive influences this law was having on the unity of purebloods/mugleborns by fighting the law and how the law brings the unity through that. but then i got to be reminded by the flints and about those who are stuck in marriages and how for those it definately has the opposite effect. and i like the mention fo how only 20 marriages are only so far mentioned in comparision to the wizarding population.“I’m glad that you included us Slytherins. It means a lot to me that you didn’t turn your back on us.” yeah, DH really upset me with that. You are to be matched up with Draco Malfoy. “What?” Hermione shrieked, jumping to her feet and slamming her hands on the Headmistress’ desk. “I can’t marry that ferret!” ^___^ and there it is. her reaction was actually welcoming right after the surprise. i like that even though they are working together closely and are the masterminds of the battle that she still has her prejuidices against him and thus show how for her a partner in alliance is definally different than one in marriage. only to be followed up with scene of a friendly winking draco.like the details of why snape's previous publishings were hard to find. “What’s sad is that his efforts to help the wounded Muggle-borns had been over-looked in his trial, and he’d never received the acclaim for his discovery,” nice thought.ahhh, the complexity of the reversing sterility potion. i like the difficulties. Otherwise you must find a seventeen-year-old virgin, completely untouched, even by her own administrations. nice last detail. i appreciated that. and i like how this could have totally bit them in the ass with all the couples using their vacations to have have sex before they get stuck in marriages. though yes having the ingredient supplier totally helped them out. and liked how snape signed his name. just as i like pomfrey referred to herself as the ministry's humble servant. ahhh, and now the detail of ron brought to you by harry. i really liked the description of all of harry's actions in this scene. but boy the fact that ron was had those two girls in petion added to the fact that he is seeing a girl in DIQLH does not paint him friendly in regards to hermione. stringing her along in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship, then sleeping with her over xmas break...this of course gives more reason to his reactions of the bastard law. i like the detail of the threat of what is happening to those with jobs-such as ron getting kicked out of auror training. and i like how harry came equipped with the idea of charlie and her reply of “Trade one Weasley for another,” “I can’t. I’m the leader of this rebellion, and if I drop out, it sets a bad example for the others who are relying on me.” and then harry's in reply to trying to help out his friend “Just think about it, will you? I don’t want my first act as Auror to be arresting my best mate,” he said sadly. She’d simply stared at him as he rose to go. “Really think this over, will you? I—I don’t want to see you in Azkaban.”though still in essence, like ron, valueing his job over friendship.and now to draco approaching hermione. aww so cute at first. and his trying to support reason for them marrying and his keeping his calm for quite a bit while she ranted and raved until he blew up himself in hurt only to try and calm himself down and supply more to his reasons. and nice that he is going to the same law school to so they will still be together afterwards and thus not giving up. to find out that the match was not done by the yenta but because draco petioned it- i was awestruck and dumbfounded by how awesome the idea of that is. i like that although he is one of the main heads in fighting the whole battle against the ministry that he has created himself a backup plan in case things fail. preparing for all eventualities. not to mention it gives him a great alibi of sorts on not being one of the main rebels. great parting shot.my god the attention to details in this fic. its what makes it so amazing for me. that things are not simple-that the are all these loopholes and slipups and both side are playing equally dirty. a masterpiece.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, it’s the little things that can hang us up. She only jumped on Poppy because she felt betrayed.
The clam chowder would work on either male or female and thus the clams are very rarely used for food preparation. The boys – oh just wait! I’m not a sexist, I’m an equal opportunity infertility witch! Right now it’s the girls faking pregnancy while the guys sweat it out hoping the girl they are trusting will hold up her end or they are sunk – a bit rough on the guys, If you are following how much Draco is asking questions. (HE represents a lot of nervous, anxious boys!)
Oh course the MoM (S.H.R.M.C. actually) can! That’s one of theproblems!
Yep, Rita is not excluded from the S.H.R.M.C. list! Edithe isn’t being as productive as she’d like – question is why not? *because there are adults like me that would tell her where to shove her … sorry review answers should be PG
I too was bugged that the Slytherins all ran for the doors rather than defend themselves – as if. So in this, they are in. That’s why I carefully worded Julianna’s statement.
Considering what Harry had just informed her about and asked of her – Draco was just another slap in the face. And Severus should have had loads of accolades for his efforts! In regards to his potions directions – Luna and Hermione – are you sure they are virgins? Hermione isn’t. But I answer how later. Besides, I enjoyed adding in some Snape sarcasm in his reply.
Oh, yes, Ron has been enjoying his fame a bit, but nope, I didn’t paint a hopeful picture. In regards to sleeping with Hermione – she undressed in front of him, a young man – what’s he going to say? No?
And Hermione is loyal to her friend, and the thought of backing out when so many are following her example, she’s not a quitter.
Well, Draco was simply trying to get his way, failed, but trying. Besides, at this point they (Hermione) are not going to get into a romantic tryst – no way. Yes, Draco created himself a backup plan! Slytherin?!
Thank you, yes, this story is quite twisted around and there is so much going on with more to come. Thank you for the very long review and the pretty stars.
rereading this chapter in prep for the new chapter that came out few things popped up.okay now since this story is takes place after dh-ewe i have a question on wording. ginny says she got engaged to potter after his sixth year and hermione to ron after their sixth year. now would they actually word it such? wouldnt it be more like after ginny's sixth year or what would have been rw/hg/hp's seventh year? or just to state a year ago? considering there is a year of time after hg/hp/rw's sixth year i dont see why they would word it as such-its very akward and leads you to beleive they got engaged in the beginning of DH. now huh, a thought that didnt quite come up when i thought about those agreeing with the law later on and giving up. i didnt quite think of the students who get screwed over if their partners in the bastard claims give in. would they quickly get pulled under or will some of them be able to scramble some plans?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Okay, something that I cannot put in the chapters because of the rules is the disclaimer: This story begins after page 600 of DH. Yes, Ginny and Harry are saying that when he had the 'talk' with her at the time of Dumbledore's death/funeral about needing to break up so he could go hunt Horcruxes, is when the 'agreement' was made. Some things are just simply implied based on a general knowledge of the books. It was the end of HBP before they left school. You're second question - you'll jsut have to wait and see. I can't answer that one yet.Thank you very much for the reveiw.
Have I mentioned lately that you obviously rule the world?!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
I do? Funny, my family does't think so--well, most of the time. But thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Now this is truly the mess of all messes.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
LOL how so?
Response from debjunk (Reviewer)
The not-so-pregnant pregnant students, and now Hermione and Malfoy. (Which will be delicious, but is worrying Hermione now.) And of course, the Ministry. They are truly a mess!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, you certainly have that right. LOL Oh, if you like the possible DM/HG wait till Lucius gets out of Azkaban - and that's coming up really soon! Narcissa is in France! Oh la la!
Why am I thinking the Malfoys engineered some of that? Ron is an idiot, though.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
One Malfoy surely did. Yes, he is.Thank you very much for the reveiw and the pretty stars.
Argh! (holds head in hands) Where are Lucius and Severus?? Hey, if Charlie Weasley isn't being matched up, is it because he lives in another country? If that's the answer, everyone just has to flee Britain. Boy, that would really toast the Ministry, to have a huge drop in population of fertile witches and wizards. Thanks for the new chapter!!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Azkaban, France. Yes, Romania.
That's one solution,
but rather impracticle. Oh, yes, that would indeed, and they'd probably invalidate their--do wizards have passports? Visas?Besides, Hermione and company have another card to play! 
Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
... so instead of Ron waiting, he's decided to make a move that could potentially send Hermione to Azkaban. No matter if it's a brilliant love-match for him, he can't wait a bit and is fine with hanging one of his two best friends out to dry? What a wanker! And on top of that, all of a sudden Draco has decided that he's comfortable with the thought of marrying and making babies with Hermione?IDK, but I have a feeling there's some serious Slytherin scheming going on. Oh Luuuucius!!!
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh, you'll find out more about this coming up soon. Waiting--war hero Ron? Draco's request for one girl was denined, and there was a letter from the S.H.R.M.C. about it. You'll see why later, I promise.idk? Yes, there is some scheming going on, but it's Draco not Lucius--yet. Wait till dady gets home.Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
Snape is alive?! Really? Really really? I love this story so far. I can't wait to see how their continued defiance holds up against the might of the Ministry.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Did you really think I have knocked him off? Nope, he's alive and in France, away from all this nonsence. I strongly suspect that Edithe and Gracellia are pulling hair in frustration. LOL Thank you for the review and the lovely stars - I have a whole collection now. =:)
Clever girls. I still can't believe Hermione would underestimate Madam Pomphrey seeing through their scheme, but at least she supports them.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Kids often think they are pulling the wool over the adult/authority figure's eyes. LOL Why Wouldn't she support them, Poppy doesn't like the law any more than the kids do, even if she's to old to be affected. Thank you for the review and the lovely stars.
Oh dear. The Ministry really is cooking up a lot of trouble. I only hope the students plan does not backfire on them.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Oh yes, the Ministry or more specifically the S.H.R.M.C. is not at all happy that the students are rebelling. Thank you very much for the review and the pretty stars.
I love it! Its almost like the DA again. Students uniting to get around the Ministry's pathetic decrees.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
It's exactly like the DA again. Did you think that Hermione would sit on her bum and just accept any old bloke the Ministry chose? Not in this story. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
Draco is good at reading between the lines. I hope for her sake Hermione takes him seriously.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yes, he sees things from the perspective of a pure-blood/who's dad has been politically active his whole life. Thank you for the review and the pretty stars.
It seems the Ministry is realy doing this arse about face. In the effort to "help" Muggle borns, they are putting more restrictions and cuelties on them. Sigh. Will they EVER learn?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, its a total twist around too far. LOL Someday, it'll be straightened out. Thank you for the amusing review and the pretty stars.
Ouch. Things are definately not so rosy in the post Voldy world. I bet the pure bloods did not think about the economic impact of getting rid if all the Muggle borns. I like this softer, more humane Draco and Goyle.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of The Swing of the Pendulum)
Yep, ouch. Nope the pure-bloods never considered that their lives woudl be inconvenienced at all. Prejudices can do that.I suspect that after what they went through, post war in Azkaban (assuming Goyle went throught what Draco did) They had to take a close look at their choices and actions. Plus they are on probationn - including taking/passing Muggle Studies and History of Magic.Thank you very much for the pretty stars and the review.