In Search of Power (Harry/Draco)

[sesheta66]

Here's my entry for the hp10k_showcase, which was made much better by all the people who helped along the way, from my beta to my writers' group to the showcase participants. Thanks to all of them, and I hope you enjoy ...


Title: In Search of Power
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: PG-13
Warning(s): None
Word Count: ~10,300
Summary: "There is no good and evil, there is only power ... and those too weak to seek it." ~ Lord Voldemort.
When a witch appears at St Mungo's, stripped of her magic in a bizarre incident, the Aurors team up with the Unspeakables to uncover what happened and determine if the wizarding world is at risk.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to my beta, gabe_speaks, the ladies at ismith, and the other hp10k_showcase participants for their help and support with this story, especially rickey_a, pir8fancier, marguerite_26, winnett, melusinahp, blamebrampton, alaana_fair, alisanne, snegurochka_lee, annafugazzi, mahaliem. And of course, raitala for her amazing art. Wow. That's a lotta people! :D

I am writing to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues.
Illustrated by raitala, drawing to raise awareness of Mental Health Issues. The illustration is rated G.

As Ron stepped out of the wood, the sun shone through brightly, and he had to shield his eyes as he looked up. He heard a crunch underfoot, the breaking of a branch perhaps, and suddenly he was frozen in place. He couldn't move. It felt familiar, but not. It was like a Body Bind Curse, only his muscles didn't feel rigid. Still, he was immobilised all the same...

Comments

[lemon-drop151.livejournal.com]

Wonderful, just wonderful. I'm sad for Ron, but he'll be ok. *nods*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for reading - and so quickly! :)

Yeah, I suspect he'll be fine. He's got a lot of support to help him through this.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[lemon-drop151.livejournal.com]

...and so quickly!

Hehe, i was just about to close my browser out and then this was posted to the showcase comm, so i read it there and when i clicked on my refresh right before i was going to comment on the entry in the showcase comm, your journal version popped up in my screen, so i just decided to reply here instead.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had real depth to it, all while keeping the tone very light. That's talent, right there. *hugs*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had real depth to it, all while keeping the tone very light. That's talent, right there. *hugs*

Aww ... thanks! *hugs you back*

[vwalk.livejournal.com]

This was excellent. I always enjoy Unspeakable!Draco. The premise was very creative. I was captured completely from the first word. The idea of a squib stealing magic is brilliant, and the difference in reactions based on blood made a lot of sense to me.
I thorougly enjoyed Draco's flirting and Ron's reactions.
I felt bad for Ron in the end, however Draco's method of pulling him out of his depression was wonderful - and totally Draco.
The characterizations were real and again I loved the premise.
I guess you can tell from all my gushing that I really enjoyed this fic.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. Sorry I took so long to reply (I'm currently behind on life). I'm glad you enjoyed it, and your gushing made me smile. Thanks again for reading and commenting. :)