Thanks. I'm glad you really enjoyed it. the fun part of this trilogy was to write each part with a different person's perspective. I hadn't planned it that way, but once it occured to me it seemed the perfect thing to do.

Thanks. I'm glad you really enjoyed it. the fun part of this trilogy was to write each part with a different person's perspective. I hadn't planned it that way, but once it occured to me it seemed the perfect thing to do.

Thanks. :DMismatched is the perfect term for them. Really, brings disfunctional to a whole new level. LOL

Thanks. :DMismatched is the perfect term for them. Really, brings disfunctional to a whole new level. LOL

Thanks. I really liked how this trilogy turned out. Hermione really did get the raw end of the deal here at the beginning, didn't she? I'm glad you are enjoying it.

Thanks. I really liked how this trilogy turned out. Hermione really did get the raw end of the deal here at the beginning, didn't she? I'm glad you are enjoying it.

I liked how this one ended. It was enough to get a sense of closure, but also left you with the curiosity of wanting to know what happened when the news was fully disclosed. :D I know that you've read the follow, so you know the answer to the second part.

Well, something tells me that Lucius has his mind on something else. <eg> Poor Hermione just got thrust into the wrong place at the wrong time.

Well, that was in a flashback, but then again, he is Draco, so you can imagine how little he would change. :D

LOL Nothing wrong with an older guy issue. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I have found that there are most definitely not enough LM/HG fics out there and I'm doing my best to provide some outlet for this pairing. Now I just need to sit down and really figure out how to tackle the final chapter in this trilogy. :D

Thanks, Kira. It was fun for me to write because it's kind of light-hearted and soap opera-esque, which does lend to complexity. I saw you've found the other one and are reading that. I hope to post more soon, tyring to wrap it all up.

Wasn't that a great ending? What was Draco thinking that he could out-Slytherin is father? Well, he certainly learned who not to mess with, didn't he? 

Poor, Lucius, had no idea what he was getting into for once. It just proves that even he is not perfect. As for Hermione, yup, her hormones are not her ally. LOL

I am so glad that everyone sees Draco as a jerk in this one. I tried really hard to make him just about as despicable as I could. LOL Of course, that will make his episode more difficult in the end, but I'll manage.

Thank you very much, KC. It all made perfect sense to me. Yup, Draco was a real git in this one and he definitely got what he deserved. I thought this would be a fun and interesting take on getting Lucius and Hermione together, a pairing I have really grown to adore. I am  or actually  trying to get the sequel sorted out. Once I think I'm close enough to the end, I'll probably start posting it. It might be a bit longer than this one, but pretty close. I loved this one because this Lucius is different from the one in Redemption, but still so much fun. I love how manipulative he is in this series.

Thanks,

. He did prove he is worthy of being a Slytherin, didn't he?

You are not the first person to mention to me that while Lucius and Draco were basically guilty of the same thing, they felt Draco got what he deserved and felt Lucius had been victimized. Amazing how the point of view can do that. Though, as you said, Draco and Phaedra had been at it for years.

As for a sequel, my muses and plot bunnies have ganged up on me and informed me that you are correct, I can't leave it like that. Though, not everyone may be happy with how it starts. 

Well, if it doesn't start off "happy" then I can live with that.  I hope it ends happy though, that's the important thing.I imagine it would be hard for Hermione to deal with what Draco has been doing and I can only assume she would feel she'd been used.  Even though Lucius seems to really care for her, he did use her to a certain degree as well. 

Well, hopefully her reaction will live up to your expectations. I think the fact we both had some of the same ideas means that Hermione is going to behave in canon.

To me it isn't so much a canon reaction as it would be a realistic one.  I'm really looking forward to what comes next. 

Thanks, Kate. I'm glad it turned out to be something other than fluff. I did start a different Draco/Hermione piece that was going to be fairly fluffy, but I don't think my muses like pure fluff. I hope you enjoy the rest of it.

Conavone, you may be getting your wish. I've started putting together ideas for a sequel, and that is the likely starting point.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was nice for me to write a short fic for once. 

Thanks for the vote of more of this story, I think.

Seriously, though, I don't mind people encouraging my muses. It's good for them.

Wasn't that a great line? I really loved that one. And of course, I picture the incredibly handsome and sexy Jason Isaacs saying that. Can an author make herself melt into a puddle? And why isn't that one of our smileys?

There were a couple lines I loved.  That one made me for sure.

(thanks for the emoticon)

Ah, you know, when people beg me for sequels, sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes... well, sometimes I just like to move on to other things.  But this style of soap opera-type writing appealed to me so much.  And I never watch the things, so I'm a bit stunned at this self-revelation.  I'm not gonna fight it.  Nope. 

Glad you liked the emoticon. It was quite the search for me to find the little guy. I knew I had seen it on some board I frequent, but I had to go find it.

I had initially had a happy ending epilogue, but it was too saccharin for me. I reworked that into the start of the sequel. Since I think this one will be as short as the original, I'll probably want to finish it up over the next week or so before it starts getting posted.

Don't worry, it will have the same soap operatic feel. Honestly, I haven't watched them for 20 years.  

Well, soon enough you'll find out if your suspicions are correct. We all know Lucius is the type of man who gets what he wants. After all, he joined Voldemort twice and was able to regain face twice. Let's see what he can do with this situation.

Let's just say, I would not want to be Draco if his little secret ever gets out.  

Well all I can say is you better write faster missy!  I'm on the edge of my seat!

Thanks. I'm giving the next chapter a final runthrough and will be submitting it very soon :)

Thanks. I didn't put in the notes here, but the phrase "They're a Jerry Springer sort of family" keeps running through my mind, though non-Americans might not get that reference. It is a nasty intricate web there at the Manor. I'm glad you enjoyed the Soap Opera comment. Really, I swear, I don't watch them. Last one I saw was about 20 years ago.

As for Hermione giving in to Malfoy Sr, well, she is being ignored by the younger.  

  LOL!!  I just had to share that with you.

Bwhahahaha! I totally love that smiley.

Thanks,

. Draco really is a rat in this one, isn't he? Lucius most definitely will not be a happy man if he finds out what his son is doing. I'll be submitting the next chapter soon so you can see what happens next.

Thank you. This one was a lot of fun to write and I just loved that little twist at the end. It was just so very Slytherin. LOL I know this is a pretty late response to a review, but there are two more follow on stories to this one: The Price of Glory and Fallen from Glory (to be read in that order).

Thank you. This one was a lot of fun to write and I just loved that little twist at the end. It was just so very Slytherin. LOL I know this is a pretty late response to a review, but there are two more follow on stories to this one: The Price of Glory and Fallen from Glory (to be read in that order).

Thaks. This one was a lot of fun to write and even more so when you get to make up wizarding products for sexual pleasure. LOL

Thanks,

. I don't agree with the law either, but it just came to me in a stroke of brilliance. Given how male centered societies have been throughout the ages, I thought it would be perfect. I hope that you enjoy the sequel as much as this one. My beta and I are hashing out. I'm glad you enjoyed the characterizations. I know that Draco the git here doesn't seem like the sort that Hermione would have married, but that would be another story. One I'm not sure I'll be telling.