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A Tale of Two Men
ancientgirl286 Reviews | 6.19/10 (286 Ratings, 0 Likes, 129 Favorites )
**COMPLETE** *Not HBP Compliant* Lucius Malfoy has been a Death Eater most of his adult life. A near tragic event involving his son causes him to rethink his beliefs, and he changes his status with the Order, including his friendship with a certain Potions master and a Weasley female. SS-HG LM-GW.
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Just another SS/HG shipper wanting to make the world a Snapey place.
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This is a powerful chapter. Poor Lucius.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Yes, this was a hard one for Lucius, but I needed to get him to this point.
Thank you for reading and for leaving me a review.
I should have a new chapter up soon.
I am so happy that I have found this story, and I can't wait for the last chapters. Please let our heroes live through the battle, I want my happy ending.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
HI! I'm happy you found it too. What a lovely review, thank you so much.I've written only a handful of angsty stories, and in their own way they have all had a happy ending.This hasn't been too angsty. Don't worry, there are plenty of happy endings in this one.I have another chapter written and off to my beta. I will probably post it Thursday or Friday.Thanks for reading this and leaving me a nice review.
Evil, Evil, Evil to keep me hanging like this...but, damn it's getting really, really good!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Sorry for keeping you hanging, but thank you for reading.I'm pleased that you are enjoying this.I've finished the next chapter and sent it to my beta so hopefully I can have it back to post before the end of the week.I'm pretty excited about that one. Thanks again for reading and leaving me a review.
What a complex, yet, beautiful chapter. I especially loved the way Lucius found out he is going to be a Father again. Lovely piece of writing.Sorry I have been out of contact. Had 1 week in Spain by Salou, and a week at a Villa in Majorca. Feel very rested, ate wonderful food, and drank too much red wine. Hope everything is fine with you and yours. Best wishes.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Wow! How lucky are you! It sounds like you had a lovely time. I would love to visit Spain someday. And I can just imagine how good the food and wine were.Thanks for keeping up with this too. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. I wanted Lucius to find out in a bit of a different way. I'm already writing the next chapter so hopefully I'll have that up soon.
NOOOO babyness! how cute, Ginny is going to have a baby, so Lucius better live now!
And poor Nevile hasnt he suffered enough.
Great chapter bring on the battle!!!
-Karla
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Lucius really has something to fight for now doesn't he?I know, I've put poor Neville through a lot here but he's strong, he'll surprise us all.Thanks for reading this. I've already begun the next chapter and hope to begin the battle soon.
Boy, the hits just keep on coming for Neville, don't they? Man *shakes head* I hope his GF will be all right! That's so sad that Lucius found out about Ginny's pregnancy and not know if he'll live to see his child being born!!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Yeah, it's not a very good year for Neville. But, he does deserve some happiness, and he shall have it.Heck, even I felt bad for Lucius, and I wrote the damn thing.I may try to start the next chapter up tomorrow while my boss is at his meeting.Thanks for reviewing.
Another lovely chapter. Anticipation can be the worst.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.You might not have to wait too long for another chapter. I'm almost done with the next one and hopefully can post it by Sunday.Thanks for reviewing.
I cant wait till the battle begins.
and severus better NOT die or ill be very sad and you dont want me sad...
-karla
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Thanks for reviewing. I won't tell you what happens, but I very very rarely write angst.
Cool stuff! With the attack on December 23, there may be lots of Christmas shoppers at Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - potential for major chaos and bloodshed, keeping the Aurors very busy. Good plan of Voldy's. I do hope no one forgets the one woman prisoner still at Voldy's place. You'll keep Rodolphus alive? I've grown to like the git. And I hope to see that model of the mansion used - all that work, plus Hermione's spell. Write faster, please!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I can't bring myself to kill Rodolphus off. I do have something good planned for him in the end though. Voldy's woman prisoner won't be forgotten, I've got plans for her too.I did want to use the model to get the rest of the Order to the Riddle home, but I didn't want the fighting to get there. I think he won't be happy though knowing his home will be burned to the ground.Thanks for reviewing! I'm hoping to get started tomorrow at work.
I enjoyed. Thank you for a new chapter. It was excellent. The anticipation of waiting..
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I took longer than I wanted to on this one. I've just been so busy. I'm glad you enjoyed it though. I've actually been wanting to get it to this point. I think the next few chapters will be very interesting.
Good Work.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
you put my name in here cool did you know my name was lynnette
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
It is? That's cool. That's a pretty name. I was trying to think of a pretty name with the lettre L, and I've already used Lavinia in one of my stories, then I remembred Lynnette, so I used that.
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
if you want to modle her after me go ahead i have brown hair brown eyes and warm skin am going by a beauty book for my skin type
I need MORE! Please update soon!!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I'll be writing the next chapter this weekend. So if all goes well, I should have something by the beginning of next week.Thanks for taking the time to review these last few chapters.
“Custard and spotted dick!”I am about to tip over with laughter! How funny!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
There had to be a bit of humor in those chapters.I'm glad you enjoyed them.
I am loving this more and more with every chapter! Bravo to you for such an amazing story!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Thank you so much. I set out to do something a bit different this time than just a SS/HG fic. I've been wanting to explore another ship too, and I just had to get Lucius in here.I hope you enjoy the rest.
lemon drop martinisWOO-HOO!!! ROTFLMAOLemon Drop Martinis! How INSPIRED is that! That made me about fall off my chair laughing. I do love this story, but I was going to wait until the end to review. I saw that and HAD to say something.I like the idea of Albus' candies being alcoholic beverages. Do you mind if I borrow that general idea for one of my stories?
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I'm glad you liked that. I figured since Severus and Lucius were drinking, poor Albus needed something.
You can use the idea. Let me know what you are writing, I'd like to see what you do with it. I imagine Albus getting everyone drunk while they all think he's innocently offering them candy.
Thanks for taking a moment to leave me a review.
English Snow Rose's response: You are NOT going to believe me when I say this.Last night I went out for a girls' night out, and when I and my girlfriend went to O'Charleys I saw they had a (no joke!) LEMON DROP MARTINI! Of course, I HAD to get it. It was AWESOME!And thanks for responding to my review.I will use it in Damsels and Dragons sometime in the future... Probably the next chapter or the one after that, because Athair is about to make a scary appearance.thank you for the update.
wonderful chapter. kinda sad to see bella go. but i'm glad she asked forgiveness before she died.
waiting for more. p
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I really wanted to redeem her. In the end she regretted what she'd done and felt bad for having done so much harm. Thanks for leaving me a review.I'll begin the next chapter soon.
i love it how your turning all the "baddies" into "goodies" it is amusing, to see why these evil people suddnely gain compassion.
enjoying story muchly!
-km
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I wanted to do something different here. We really don't know much about some of these people or if there was any other reason why they joined the DE's. Maybe some were bullied, maybe some joined because their friends also joined. Either way, I thought it would be an interesting twist to see how some people could change their way of thinking and question their decisions.I'm glad you are enjoying. Thank you for leaving me a review.
Cool drawing by Lady Talon, and great way for Bella to redeem herself and escape the disastrous life she made for herself. Glad she and Rodolphus had that one night together; I'm feeling sorry for Rodolphus, to have no one left - sort of like how Severus was after Lily died. To see his wife die saving a prisoner - perhaps he'll finish her task now! And she was just a few seconds away from escaping Voldy's AK. I like that Lucius was able to see Bella's body, as he didn't get to see Cissa's body. Will Lucius become close to the orphaned Neville now? Great story, can hardly wait for more!!
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Yeah, isn't that drawing neat? She did that using Photo Shop I think she said.I really am enjoying writing Rodolphus. We know so little about him really, so I'm taking some liberties with the man. I felt sorry for him, he's like a man with no country now. I'd like to bring Neville into the story a bit more, not too much more but I'd like to see him get involved and find some happiness in here. I do have something planned for him as well, something that I think would be nice for him.Thanks for leaving me a review!
What a wonderful way for Neville to be saved. Hugs to you! It was very fitting that Bella was the one to save him. Nice chapter.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I'm glad you liked that. I've been toying with a way to redem her and I thought this would be the best way.I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a review. Thanks!
Wow, she saved him. I liked that, even though she died in the process.
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
Yes, I wanted her to make that sacrifice for him, to do something to repay him for what she did to his parents and ultimately redeem herself through him.I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thank you for leaving me a review.
noooooooo poor nevile
tho sev and luci together is just hot... i am imagining it now...mmmmm yummy
Response from ancientgirl (Author of A Tale of Two Men)
I've got more Neville in the next chapter, but don't worry about him too much, he'll be okay.I'm glad you enjoyed the Severus/Lucius connection. I enjoyed imagining that myself.Thanks for leaving me a review.