hd_hols ([info]hd_hols) wrote in [info]hd_holidays,
@ 2007-12-23 16:04:00
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Entry tags:fic, long/chaptered fic, post-dh, post-war, rated: r, winter 2007 round

Happy H/D Holidays, kestrelsparhawk!
Author: [info]mahaliem
Recipient: [info]kestrelsparhawk
Title: The Simple Joy of Living
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione, Ginny/Viktor
Summary: When Viktor is attacked, Harry and Draco work together to find the culprit.
Rating: R
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Warning(s): Sexual Situations, Violence, Language
Deathly Hallows compliant? Yes
Word Count: 39,996
Author's Notes: Thank you so much to the two betas who worked so very hard and did such a terrific job with this story. I am immensely grateful to them.

( The Simple Joy of Living )


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[info]roossa
2007-12-23 11:19 pm UTC (link)
Oh my god, this was so good! And funny as hell :D I laughed at so many parts that I basically would have to quote the whole story. And Kinky.. LOLZ But what I especially liked about this that it wasn't just one big joke. It had like, aww I can't explain it now, the story made me basically incoherent.
OMG, Kinky hahahahaaaaaaa *dies laughing*

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:26 am UTC (link)
I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

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[info]acidic_lipstick
2007-12-23 11:37 pm UTC (link)
I haven't got a chance to finish it but I just died laughing at "Hey Draco, wanna see a big snake" roflmao. ♥ oh dear darling inebriated Harry.

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[info]acidic_lipstick
2007-12-24 01:12 am UTC (link)
BRILLIANT!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! *spins around in joy twirling confetti*

Your characterizations were hilarious and spot on- love the clueless ness of Harry and the snarkiness of Draco. There are too many lines I want to quote and so many moments I will die laughing at the memory of (like Draco's "Draco Malfoy. Son of Lucius Malfoy. Right hand to Voldermort" ...*silence* lmao and when he found Harry's appallingly orange (threadbare tight) shirt *Q*)

I'm not a fan of happy endings really because fluff tends to make me all adlfkj but this one was just perfect ♥ all the touches of humor and then the ending!!! Kinky♥*dieslaughing* I love that Draco got Harry a portrait of his grandmother for christmas (♥) and that Lily has a crush on Lucius!!! and Lucius eyeing up Teddy!!!!!!♥ A very full and fleshed out and just gorgeous piece of work ♥

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[info]shiny_crystal
2007-12-23 11:48 pm UTC (link)
This was fantastic! I really shouldn't have read it late at night because I've lost count of the numbers of times I had to stop myself from laughing out loud XD I can't even tell my favourite line because there were so many, but Goyle kicking the door open pretty much made my week. I also really, really liked your Draco. He was just the right degree of snarky. Interesting plot as well. And lovely way to include the epilogue, and Ron (as Head Auror! Yay!) and Hermione and Goyle and the Malfoys and just ... aw. Also, the way their relationship develops was very refreshing to read. Awww, I just loved this story.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:31 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I really appreciate it.

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[info]alicambs
2007-12-24 01:45 am UTC (link)
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the end made me crack up.
Thanks for a great read.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:32 am UTC (link)
I'm pleased you liked it. Thank you!

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[info]bageldelight
2007-12-24 01:53 am UTC (link)
Oh my god.

This is, without a doubt, one of the BEST HD fics I have ever read, and I read a LOT of them. I loved the snark...I loved the Binns joke, I just...*fangirl flail* Whoever you are, author, you are amazing and your giftee is a very lucky person!!!

Thank you for writing and sharing!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:34 am UTC (link)
*blushes* Thank you so much for the nice compliments. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

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[info]devian_11
2007-12-24 02:20 am UTC (link)
What a DELICIOUS piece of work!

I loved so much about this: Kinky was beyond hilarious, Lily`s crush on Lucius, everything.

Fantastic.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:35 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much!

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[info]thelovecatsx
2007-12-24 02:27 am UTC (link)
Hilarious! The whole story was bloody brilliant. ♥
There are so many great lines that had me laughing. I loved Kinky, hardly anyone knowing about Voldemort because of Binns, Lily crushing on Lucius..! ♥ I loved Draco and Harry in this so much. And I was thrilled at their happy ending. This story was a good mix of humor, action, angst and romance. It was perfect!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:39 am UTC (link)
Thank you for leaving such nice feedback. I sincerely appreciate it!

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[info]red_rahl
2007-12-24 02:53 am UTC (link)
Oh my! Everything about this story had me utterly enthralled and I laughed so much, in spite of my aching head and sore throat! XD I loved the characterizations, the snark, the wonderful humor, the Malfoy lovin', and the story. Oh, I just can't get over just how delighted I am with this! Fantastic story! I know I'll be rereading it time and time again!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:42 am UTC (link)
I'm so very pleased that it all worked for you and you liked it. Thank you so much!

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[info]otakuangel
2007-12-24 03:12 am UTC (link)
Absolutely fantastic!! I love fics that have running jokes. Fabulous. All the elements were perfectly measured making the finally product splendid. Fabulous work!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:47 am UTC (link)
Thank you so very, very much!

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[info]_pinkchocolate
2007-12-24 04:07 am UTC (link)
*dies*

This fic is absolutely BRILLIANT. I haven't laughed so hard for ages. I don't even know where to start! It was adorable and sweet and hilarious, and to top it all off, it actually had a clever plot. And OMG, the running jokes weren't overused for once!

Hats off to you, mystery author.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:49 am UTC (link)
I'm delighted that you liked it. Thank you!

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[info]dolimir_k
2007-12-24 05:09 am UTC (link)
Loved this story! I loved the characterizations and the humor of the piece (especially the whole Kinky bit....and Draco trying to intimidate people with who his father was only to discover no one knew about recent history).

Wonderfully done! Already saved this in my permanent file!

Wish it has been mine!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:51 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much, hon. You're so sweet.

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[info]lesyeuxverts00
2007-12-24 06:25 am UTC (link)
OMG, this is one of the funniest, sweetest, and most brilliant fics I've read in a long, long, long time. Every single line made me crack up ... except for the ones that made me go "awww..." of course! This is completely perfect and I can't wait to find out who you are so that I can stalk you read all your other stories!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:52 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much for the sweet feedback. I appreciate it.

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[info]lttlelola
2007-12-24 06:38 am UTC (link)
i think i laughed more in this than i ever have at a story.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 05:55 am UTC (link)
Thank you!

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[info]acromantular
2007-12-24 07:08 am UTC (link)
That was fantastic!

The humor was perfectly balanced, the dialogue snappy, the plot fun, and the characterizations a joy. I'd go find my favorite snippets, but it's late and there were so many! I had giggling fits all the way through, and started reading bits aloud, much to my husband's dismay.

Thank you for sharing, mystery writer!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:07 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I sincerely appreciate it.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-24 07:23 am UTC (link)
Brilliant!!! So much love for this fic! I adored so many things I can't possibly name them all but I shall name a few...
So funny, I giggled out loud several times, Lily's infatuation with Lucius <3, and just the Malfoy's in general. I loved the cyclic nature of the fic, how it all began and ended in the Chamber of Secrets in a way. Goyle, and Ron as Head Auror...wonderful. The boys' characterizations were perfect, I do so adore the UST and this Draco was one of my faves. Great work and thank you so much for sharing!!!!<333

Lillans

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:14 am UTC (link)
I'm delighted that you liked it! I'm especially pleased that the characterizations worked for you. Thank you so much!

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[info]sesheta_66
2007-12-24 08:24 am UTC (link)
That was such an enjoyable read. It had plot - lots of plot - which was awesome. Loved the whole storyline. The humour had be laughing out loud a number of times (Kinky the house-elf was to die for). The bits of angst were great as well. And the interaction among all the characters, and their true-to-canon personalities.

The recurring theme of 'son of Lucius Malfoy' and Binns as a teacher cracked me up. Too many great things to quote. This was excellent!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:17 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much for the great feedback. I always appreciate learning what works for readers.

Thank you again!

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[info]romaine24
2007-12-24 10:20 am UTC (link)
"That's nonsense, Potter," Malfoy said. "Didn't you learn anything during the war? We don't kill those we hate. We simply incarcerate them in the cellar."

I absolutely loved Draco and Harry in this. One of my favourite things about Harry in canon is how funny he his is and Draco has always had the best lines. You expanded on that so well. I really don't think I've ever laughed so much while reading a fanfic.

I also really appreciated how well you filled out the other characters. Goyle was brilliant and Lucius was a riot. I adored Ron and Head of the Aurors. Thank you for writing such a incredibly fun story, especially one with such a clever plot. I cringed thinking what Umbridge had done to her son. Last but not least, the running joke of Draco being the son of Lucius was so damn funny and then in the end to be asked if he is the father of Scorpius. *snicker*

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:25 am UTC (link)
and then in the end to be asked if he is the father of Scorpius.

Oh, I'm so happy that you picked up on that.

Thank you for the lovely feedback. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it.

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[info]ladyagnew
2007-12-24 10:27 am UTC (link)
EEEE! This story is so much fun! I love it, from the bottom of its snarky shoes to the tops of its smart little head! Not only did you write a deliciously snarky-yet-honorable Draco -- not only did you write a beautifully confused-yet-amorous Harry -- not only did you write some really great double entendres, but you also wrote out a wonderfully involving case file. I was reading along and happy with the H/D slowly developing relationship (points especially for bring it all back to the Chamber of Secrets and settling the ques of whether Harry remembered their first kiss or not; v. v. romantic), but the plot was pulling me in and actually interesting me. I enjoyed the story from a purely plot-centered POV.

--also, major points for great Lucius and Narcissa cameos. Especially Lucius, who became a fascinating minor character in his own right.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:37 am UTC (link)
I'm so pleased you liked my version of Lucius. He's one of my favorite characters. And thank you for mentioning that you enjoyed the plot. Yay!

Thank you for such nice, in-depth feedback. I greatly appreciate it.

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[info]spirit_rider16
2007-12-24 03:21 pm UTC (link)
Oh, this was just perfect! I adored the plot, and the characterizations, and the humor - just everything! The running jokes were fabulous - I laughed my head off at Kinky and Binns. And it made me forget how sick I'm feeling, which is definitely a plus! ;)

I can't wait for the reveal, so I can stalk you, Mystery Author (assuming I don't already :P)!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:39 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much! (And I hope you feel better soon.)

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[info]beachlass
2007-12-24 03:25 pm UTC (link)
Oh ye gods above, this was delightful. The snark, the believable and consistent and well developed characterizations, Lucius, Harry trying to forget he ever had that conversation with Albus and Scorpius... so many fantastic bits with a marvellously well plotted storyline.

Extra holiday chocolates for you.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:40 am UTC (link)
I'm glad you liked it. Thank you!

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[info]grey_hunter
2007-12-24 03:45 pm UTC (link)
LOL!! Best ending ever! :D So many things to say and so little space... I loved the humour throughout, even if it made Harry and Draco seem a bit too immature for their ages. Well, wizards seem to age differently. I loved the recurring excuse of not knowing recent history because of Binns and when even the bad guys broke it out!!! I loved Ron's humour, and when Draco tried to explain who his 11 y.o. mind thought of being the 'right people'. Figures he would learn Lucius' ideals by heart but then not really understand what he is saying. And Harry being obvious about his ex-partner's advances - so much subtext there - and his constant appearances in the papers, which of course misinterpreted everything.

Random quote of the ones I loved (because I had time and gathered a few but then didn't want to repeat everything):

"They can stay with us. Scorpius will be returning from France and staying, too. There'll be so many of us that we can pretend to be Weasleys."

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:50 am UTC (link)
Thank you for the in-depth feedback. I sincerely appreciate it. I'm especially pleased that you liked Ron's humour, since I've grown quite fond of him.

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[info]blamebrampton
2007-12-24 04:42 pm UTC (link)
That was absolute gold from start to finish. I was doing well to keep it to a low chuckle, but then I reached:
"The man just can't keep his hands off of me. And we owe it all to you."
Krum looked at Harry. "Is that vy you vant to kill me?"

and burst out into guffaws of laughter. It was embarrassingly masculine. You, mystery author, are a star and this story will definitely be one of those that grows by word of mouth! It's certainly on my next rec post!

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:57 am UTC (link)
I'm delighted that you liked my story. Thank you so very much for your kind words.

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[info]wicked_liz
2007-12-24 07:46 pm UTC (link)
That was painfully and brilliantly funny! being distracted by thoughts of nekkid Draco I totally didn't see the the ending coming - LMFAO!!

Really lovely, and true to the canon even. I was floored at the realism - though in general, Malfoys' leave me incoherent.

Narcissa = <3 and omg Lucius and Lily, lol.

Hooray for House elf humour! I want one, I'll shall name him Francis *goes of into delusion*

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:58 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'm pleased that you enjoyed it!

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[info]omegarr
2007-12-25 12:21 am UTC (link)
One of the best stories ive read this month, great job. The end is hillarious.

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 06:59 am UTC (link)
Thank you!

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[info]crimson_stained
2007-12-25 02:46 am UTC (link)
yay! i loved this story a lot!
it was funny but in a witty way. i loved all the characters...they were funny while being in character. i loved the malfoys and ron!

my favorite type of story is auror!h/d and i loved the pretense of the false relationship but both of them having the completely real emotions.

loved the bit about nobody knowing who draco was because they had binns for history of magic, loved the bit where draco tells harry that since things come in threes harry was an idiot. loved the kiss at the beginning in the chamber of secrets. loved lily's infatuation with lucius.

i really liked how there was the plot with duringdorm stealing magic and the first "sex" scene with only the dialogue was funny.

there were so many parts i liked...a lot of favorite moments. it was a light fic that was just enough fluff and enough angst and misunderstanding...and it was wonderful to read. :)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-27 07:00 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'm especially pleased that you liked the Malfoys and Ron.

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