This was a really powerful and captivating story. You painted such a vivid picture of what Voldemort's world would be like, it drew me right in. The danger and horror are very real, not romanticized or softened, which is what makes it work. Hermione is doing what she has to do to survive -- by doing something Voldemort doesn't expect, she's able to derail him and take some control over the situation.
Narcissa is the perfect observer for this, because she understands what it's like to have to navigate a dangerous reality. I love that you show her fierce protectiveness of her family, and her relationship with Bellatrix is a real treat.
I felt Bella trembling beside me. She had much to lose. I hooked my little finger around hers. A surreptitious comfort, hidden behind my skirt.
I love this image! The hidden connection between them.
The art is superb. It has a feeling like a collage, not only the paper flower elements, but also the almost geometric shapes of her eyes. To me it suggests the mask that she's crafted for herself.
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Date: 2013-02-15 03:48 pm (UTC)Narcissa is the perfect observer for this, because she understands what it's like to have to navigate a dangerous reality. I love that you show her fierce protectiveness of her family, and her relationship with Bellatrix is a real treat.
I felt Bella trembling beside me. She had much to lose. I hooked my little finger around hers. A surreptitious comfort, hidden behind my skirt.
I love this image! The hidden connection between them.
The art is superb. It has a feeling like a collage, not only the paper flower elements, but also the almost geometric shapes of her eyes. To me it suggests the mask that she's crafted for herself.