Reviews for Different this Time
iNiGmA chapter 1 . 3/19
Woah. Did you just start a story with dialogue and not description?

“Draco had walked these grounds with his wife so many times. He didn't need a Lumos to guide him.” – ugh, Astoria

"I'm afraid you'll have to take me out to dinner first," Draco replied with a recomposed smirk, his fingers fumbling on the top button of his robes. — hehehe

Love this entire thing:
And, Daphne. She hadn't been able to cope. Tonight was evidence of that, evidence that she no longer cared, that she wanted vengeance even if what had taken her sister was untouchable. Draco understood, he had fallen into the valleys of despair so many times before. But, he hadn't expected her spell, hadn't expected a person he had once loved like a sister to betray him so easily. And that hurt, too.

That was precious. I needed it. This feels vastly different from your usual style. But wow, I really like it. :)
Janie-ohio chapter 1 . 3/6
I'm a sucker for some Drarry UST, so I really enjoyed this. It was kind of neat not being able to plot the age/timeline of this story until close to the end. It keeps the reader guessing and invested. I appreciated seeing a mellowed Draco, but where his friends were not reformed. I think it's more realistic and likely than when they've all reformed, etc. (though that's the case for the most part in my own Drarry stories, lol). Anyway, great tension, great descriptions, and an interesting little story. I'm going to follow in case you come back to this someday.
sekdaniels chapter 1 . 3/6
I LOVE this. I’m not a #drarry fangirl and I’m not even really all that interested in anything post-Hogwarts (I guess you can call me old skool), but this really got its hooks in me with how interesting it was.
I was completely engaged from the first sentence and the pacing of the story left me wanting more. It is a genuine balance of uniqueness, flow and a true, consistent voice working together that just draws the reader in. I must compliment your characterizations which come through undoubtedly in the dialogue exchanges. I am certain that these are grown-up Draco and Harry speaking; still petty, but also jaded by their experiences. They have biases, but they see many more shades of gray now. Perfection.
I am also just a huge fan of the plot in which you have interwoven the canon details of Draco and his lost spouse, and the hurt he still bears, with the obvious conflict he feels about this new (non-canon? Sorry, I haven’t read Cursed Child) development he is witnessing before his eyes. His strife is real, and I felt empathy for it.
I would also be remiss if I did not praise your effortless integration of the (potential) love story here. Your style lends itself to the witty exchange of banter that is both entertaining and revealing for both our protagonists. I guess I need to read more fanfic because there is some great stuff out here – and this is some of the best. Thank you for this.