Talk:The Fallout/@comment-4023106-20130625234657

This is one of my favorite fics of all time. I consider it one of the masterpieces of the fanfic world. If you only ever read one Dramione story in your life, this is it.

The author's summary is frustratingly vague, but the basic premise is not all that unique: Draco turns on the Death Eaters and reluctantly joins the Order. What truly sets this story apart is its unflinching acknowledgement of just how horrific war truly is. I cried many, many times while reading this. It is powerful, shocking, and often tragic. There is a lot of death. There is some very disturbing imagery. There are, of course, moments of joy, but if you're looking for something cheerful, this isn't for you. There's also lots and lots of sex. Registration is required for a reason. Be forewarned.

The timestamp-style "entries" took me a few chapters to get used to, but before I knew it I was in love with the format. It really captures the mood of the story. Dialogue is written fantastically. Basically everything is fantastic. everythursday is a phenomenal writer.

The relationship between Hermione and Draco is believable (well, as believable as Dramione can get) and marvelously slow-paced. The supporting characters are realistic and fleshed-out, and consist mostly (if not entirely; it's been a while since I read it) of canon characters, which is a great plus. I fell in love with Neville all over again thanks to this fic.

Although I read this story quite a long time ago, I still vividly remember many scenes. This is a story that sticks with you. The only downside of this fic is the fact that I no longer enjoy Draco/Hermione war fics as much as I used to. They just don't compare.