What a read! This was so long, even though it was only two chapters, but so well paced that I couldn't stop reading. I even tried pushing through exhaustion to finish last night, but fell asleep on my phone. Good job!

~Tori

Loved it! Thank you!

happy endings lol

I don't know how I found this little story, but I absolutely loved it!

Damn! Why does this story only have two chapters?! this is just brilliant!

A great story with great writing!

Very fun and clever!

Great story.
Lucius tricking Hermione and vice versa was fun to read.
Thank you for sharing.

What a fantastic story! Thank you.

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I am writing to inform you that you've been nominated for the following category for the Fall-Winter 2013 Round of The HP Fanfic Fan Poll Awards (hpfanficfanpoll . livejournal . com):

SHIP: LUCIUS MALFOY X ANY CHARACTER
CATEGORY: BEST DRAMA-ANGST for "Delightful Blackmail"

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This was excellent!
Very delightful plotting.

That was truly delightful!
Convoluted plotting, witty dialog, everybody is in-character and great ending. Could there be a sequel?
As their story is just beginning? Pretty please...

this was really really fantastic. One of my favorites, and boy was it worth the build up. thanks for an amazing story!

This story was absolutely brilliant. I'm usually a fan of Dramione, but this portrayal has definitely got me wanting to read and find more stories like this one. I loved it. You're an amazing writer, and I hope you continue :)

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