It's such a wellcrafted story. I find myself feeling so sad for Draco. I always found him to be such a tragic character in so many ways, but this ... Well done.

Breathtaking. My heart aches for little Dragonwing...

Great start! Such a strong exciting beginning. I love it!

So horrifying, so intense... So much I want to say but I'm about to get in the car so I'll just say... I cannot wait for the next chapter!!

“When the mask fell away at dawn, I could see the blood... where it had dried on me... I hurt... there... and all over... inside... I could smell him... on the air... on me... Greyback...” My god!  How terrible this "initiation" was for Draco.  I don't know why Turtlefoot decided to stay with Draco and Narcissa, but I'm glad she did.  I have an idea that Draco wouldn't last another day if the old elf weren't there with him.To the old servant’s way of thinking, the sullen accusation was both challenge and petition. If she propped the doors for him, young Sir might have just the reason he wanted to step inside whatever Room of Lost Things held the darker secrets of his wary heart. Busying herself with clearing away the broken crockery, she extended the invitation.Draco is so fortunate to have the old elfanny who loves him so very much, and will do what is needed to help rescue him from this tortured existence.  If I've read this right, Severus is recovering from Nagini's attack and has gone with Narcissa to visit Lucius in Azkaban.  Severus, Narcissa, and Draco are living in exile in a cottage, but I have no idea if they are in Scotland, Ireland, England, or Wales.  Wherever they are, Draco doesn't have his wand, so I have to wonder if Mistress or Alchemer Sir have theirs.  I envision the herbs and ground spices ready for not only cooking, but for the brewing of Potions.  I wonder how much, if any, of Draco's torture at the hands of Greyback do his mother and Sir know about?  If Turtlefoot is only now finding out about it, I can see how it would be possible for them not to know... yet.When you told me that "This work is very different for me - dark, rough subject matter, rough language - but it was a tale that Draco wanted told if he's ever to come through his dark night," I had no idea what you meant.  This Draco is so totally in character with the Draco in the last several films.  Felton's eyes did portray a very haunted and nearly completely broken young man.This is going to be a very powerful story, Moira, and I am looking forward to the next chapter!  Well done.Beth

Turtlefoot is one of the dearest Elf charatcters I've met in fanfiction.  She is the personification of courage and patience, love and determination, and I know that somewhere within her own magic and her ancient wisdom is the anchor that will save her Dragonwing from this living nightmare.  And perhaps somewhere along in this journey, she will save a few others who could do with a bit of healing of their own souls.This is great work, Moira!Beth

I like this new story very much, it has so much elements of real storytelling and weaving magic and old traditions and ancient wisdom together in the way you are so good at and that I love so much. It might be strange territory for you but it's so you at the same time. Hope you'll update soon. I'm very curious where Turtlefoots decision to be visible and speak her mind will lead to. And just like Braye I'm not so sure if Narcissa and Snape know about Draco's ordeal. Well, we will see how things unfold.