Looking and Seeing
Fawkes_07170 Reviews | 7.69/10 (170 Ratings, 0 Likes, 36 Favorites )
A Non-HBP, Non-DH, AU DM/HG fanfic.
(Acronyms: The Next Parseltongue.)
Set in a world where HBP and DH never unfolded, this AU plot bunny leapt out and throttled me last night, after perusing some DM/HG "Head Boy and Girl" fics. I really hope to keep it short, and of course all my other fics are screaming for endings, but what's another unfinished project? :) Rated for future chapters.
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Fawkes_07
Member Since 2006 | 14 Stories | Favorited by 163 | 109 Reviews Written | 1,630 Review Responses
Someone who really, REALLY ought to be doing something else, but just keeps on writing.
Wondering why my stories take forever? Have a look at My Other Time Devourer: www.willametteartcenter.com I'm both the webmaster and the president of the Friends of the Visual Arts, a 501-C3 nonprofit in Salem, Oregon. We Put The Fun Back In Art. 
Having 2 sweet little boys tends to drag things out too.
And what the heck, as long as it's self-pimpage time: If you just can't wait for the next chapter of Fair Ex, you can always go buy my book. It's not HP or fanfic but it's got that Fawkesy snark (in spades) It's here: www.turondo.com Warning: there's a bad word in the title.
Reviews for Looking and Seeing
I am very much enjoying this story. Particularly the relationship between Snape and Hermione. As an avid Snanger fan, I love when people realize how the two can have such a friendship. Snape is not a nice character, but I think that circumstances can definitely evolve that would enable the two to become friends.
I think your characterization Draco is wonderful. He really is just a spoilt brat who hasn't thought beyond his teenage years. I look forward to the development of this story.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Thanks! Herms is so easy to like if you're not jealous of her. And Draco is definitely a teenager but I think he's going to do a lot of growing this year...
This is so sweet and tender at the same time it's hot and sexy. Good job!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yay! That's what I was shooting for.
Wow. Two updates. :) I love this story.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Well, just this one time...
You've got a way with words - Draco's point of view is hysterical in a scene that could have been rather morose. "entwined in the blankets like a frizzy burrito" Heh, great mental picture!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Thanks! Yeah, that was almost snarky enough to be Snape's POV, but I'm really trying to keep this about Draco. ;)
Depression is a horrible thing. I know. But, what is Draco going to do with this info? And the playboys are going to hate it if she ends up friendly with Draco. They probably don't even know about Snape.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yeah, I think they'd not look too kindly on such a union. And Draco might just be growing up enough to make good use of the facts, one would hope.
So, now he's a peeping tom? Draco is going to have lots to answer for if he is going to be redeemed. I still iiked the chapter.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yes to both. He certainly seems to feel an enhanced sense of entitlement, doesn't he? But he should have learned his lesson with Blaise, that this spell is more trouble than it's worth.
Enter Snape! And confuse Draco and everyone of your readers as to what's going on with her. 
I like that Draco is begining to try to understand her, and that Snape seems to care about her. 
Write quick! I want to know what happens next! 
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Heh, this is ME writing, of COURSE the Snapester's gotta make an appearance.
Wow, I love it! When is the next update?
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I suppose I could put 8 up now, it's ready...
Oooh Draco is such a naughty boy.
This story is getting better and better.............can't wait for more chapters.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yeah, it's about time for him to start clueing in, I think.
I love that Crooks (apparently anyway) can see through the spell.
This is going great!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Cats seem to have that knack, don't they?
An entertaining read. Is more interaction coming up between Draco and Hermione soon? I'm curious what's got her so sullen.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
More will be clear in the next 2 chapters.
Huh.. That was interesting. I like cool, calm, collected, then slightly unsettled Hermione. Draco kind of threw me for a loop in this chapter. Perhaps his conquest-oriented nature?
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I don't think he's out for conquest so much as out to annoy Herms in a whole new way.
Well, Draco & Blaise certainly got what they deserved, didn't they? I'm enjoying your story - I usually don't care for fics that start with so much exposition, but I found the scholarly discussion device you used in the first chapter to be clever and interesting, and was hooked with the Granger's downfall mystery remark at the chapter's end. I like the way you're developing the two main characters, and I'm looking forward to more chapters.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I hear that about the expo--I don't like them either, but I wanted to set an extremely AU stage and it seemed like the only way to do it without writing a huge novella was by telling it. I thought the scholarly thing would give me a nice way to wrap up the story--just continue the interview from that last line, once all the plot bunnies were through.
Ha ha ha ha ha. Oh, they both so deserved that.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yeah, that's some pretty serious peg-taking-down for a couple of teenage hotshots, I'd say.
He calls her a bitch for covering him up? He needs to be taken down a couple of pegs, I think. And I totally want to know Hermione's story.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I think he just hates having to admit that she just might be a nice person. But he definitely has a ways to fall at this point.
LOL!
Blaise's project was worth the wait.
Poor Draco, Pansy doesn't even want him, she wants Harry!
And that bit about Millie *snort* priceless!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Yeah, I had to have a snark chapter. And I don't think Pans neccesarily DOESN'T want Draco, she's just sort of SETTLING for him while secretly lusting after Harry.
Pretty good for a first try at DM/HG, wouldn't have known it if you hadn't said so.
I wonder why she was sitting in front of the fire... unless it didn't actually mean anything and Draco was just being paranoid, well moreso.
It seems like everytime she is kind or shows good manners he gets more upset with her.
And I'm still curious about Blaise's project.
*waits impatiently for next update* ^_^
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Good manners: Yeah, I noticed that. I think he doesn't like any sort of proof that she's actually a decent person.Blaise's project is already posted--good day for writing, today.
Oh, I like, I like!
The last two lines -- sweet!
I'm very much looking forward to more!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
More on its way.
I'm so happy to see this story updated! It's great! Please go on.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
will get to it, I promise...
Thanks for sending me here. It is very interesting how you stories and styles vary. This one seems young and edgy. Will there be any dastardly intrigue? Will we see Harry and Ron or are they too busy being playboys? As for your other unfinished projects, I do have hopes for Private Lessons.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I really will get to all of them. I have to follow my muse, though, and I'm a little burned out on Heirs at the moment. So I'm indulging in this one, in hopes that I'll be re-energized for the others again.
Now I'm curious about Blaise's project, and what, if anything, it has to do with Hermione...
Looking forward to the next!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Oh, it relates, trust me, both to Herms and the title.
Draco is such a hound.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I kinda think so too. But that seems to be one of the themes of these DM/HG stories, right--the creepy kid growing up into a decent young man. We'll see.
Loving it!
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
Thanks! I'm glad at least a couple people are reading...
He's really in over his head, isn't he? She just doesn't think he's important enough to worry over. I like this.
Response from Fawkes_07 (Author of Looking and Seeing)
I envision that after clobbering Voldy and watching Harry and Ron turn into commando playboys, Herms has too much on her mind to waste any effort on Draco. But things may change...