Beautiful. I liked the counterpoint this chapter was to the two that preceded it. It let all the emotional charge be relieved, the tension eased, and let us (and the characters) get a little reprieve before the final thrill.
I also loved the way you did the sexual part. The way it was new for Harry, how it almost overwhelmed him, but he fought to be in control in order to protect Draco. How Draco was determined to replace his memories with good ones and to not let Daphne win by hindering his life in any way. Being able to enjoy sex again is an even bigger statement than his ability to tell his horrible experience in Daphne's hands. One can force themselves to say the words, but no one can force their body to lie about enjoying something, unless they truly do.
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Date: 2008-07-10 04:10 am (UTC)I also loved the way you did the sexual part. The way it was new for Harry, how it almost overwhelmed him, but he fought to be in control in order to protect Draco. How Draco was determined to replace his memories with good ones and to not let Daphne win by hindering his life in any way. Being able to enjoy sex again is an even bigger statement than his ability to tell his horrible experience in Daphne's hands. One can force themselves to say the words, but no one can force their body to lie about enjoying something, unless they truly do.
Very well done.