Yeah, I don't really understand the prejudice against that tense/pov, either. Still, it is uncommon, and I think it's a testament to how engrossing your story was and how captivating your Draco, that I didn't think about either tense or the 2nd person narration while I was reading. (In fact, I forgot it was hypothetical--that it was a fantasy, or daydream, of Draco's--until I was jarred back to the trial at the end [much like I imagine Draco was]).
I love MADLY the idea that the future can hinge on one action; it's why I like AUs so much, I think. So reading, in this post, that your premise was 'what if Draco made a kind gesture to Harry?' made me like the fic even more.
I would so love to have part of this from Harry's pov: when he and Draco become partners in (I think?) Auror training, and he waits for Draco's triumphant performance and recognition before kissing him in the rain. Draco may be oblivious, but it seemed that Harry's pride and affection for him were developing all those months. And I'm so curious about what Draco's Patronus changed to (in addition to adoring the symbolism of a change).
One more thing: I have a huge soft spot for domestic!Draco and the fact that you framed the story with him cooking something for Harry was &hearts &hearts (even though he's still Draco so he's grumpily thinking it an 'infernal mess' and looking at his reflection in the pots).
I really appreciate it when authors take a risk, and this worked beautifully.
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Date: 2011-01-10 01:42 am (UTC)I love MADLY the idea that the future can hinge on one action; it's why I like AUs so much, I think. So reading, in this post, that your premise was 'what if Draco made a kind gesture to Harry?' made me like the fic even more.
I would so love to have part of this from Harry's pov: when he and Draco become partners in (I think?) Auror training, and he waits for Draco's triumphant performance and recognition before kissing him in the rain. Draco may be oblivious, but it seemed that Harry's pride and affection for him were developing all those months. And I'm so curious about what Draco's Patronus changed to (in addition to adoring the symbolism of a change).
One more thing: I have a huge soft spot for domestic!Draco and the fact that you framed the story with him cooking something for Harry was &hearts &hearts (even though he's still Draco so he's grumpily thinking it an 'infernal mess' and looking at his reflection in the pots).
I really appreciate it when authors take a risk, and this worked beautifully.