(#) BenRG 2006-09-07
Another interesting beginning and a subtly different Draco. I think that he will be both more arrogant and more capable having not had Narcissa's moderating influence for most of his life.
No doubt the trip up to Hogwarts will be next. Should be interesting if Hermione is able to find Neville's toad more quickly as she will now have the assistanct of with a moderately-capable Harry. :-)
BenRG's Rating: 7/10
Author's response
Yes, if anything I see Draco being more ruthless with this version of Lucius being his sole influence. I've seen some stories where Snape has a role in Draco's life, but I'm still unsettled in that aspect. I need to figure out how Lucius and Snape correlate.
Unfortunately Hermione and Neville will be having much more reduced roles in this universe.. more so Neville. Hermione will still have a place, just not a big role.. a little less than Ron. As will be shown I used the Hogwarts Express as a way for Harry to gain a friendship, much mirroring the way his mum did in this universe.