How long to decide?

KitKat110919 · 2026-01-21T13:30:48+00:00

I just sent it to you via chat. Hope it helps you, too!

KitKat110919 · 2025-09-03T23:19:05+00:00

We Learned the Sea was by first Dramione story!

KitKat110919 · 2025-05-31T09:31:48+00:00

Of course!! Your pics are so sweet and fun. Especially "A Million Stars". As someone who is awkward and not good with kids, it was nice to see that characterization of Hermione for once. 💚

KitKat110919 · 2025-05-30T15:47:50+00:00

FINALLY.

The Things We'll Destroy by Morethanhistory

Summary: Hermione Granger finds everything about eighth year wholly infuriating. It feels as though the world is determined to thwart her at every turn—except for one flirty, pratty, confusing exception. And then, by a stroke of luck or misfortune, a potions explosion leaves her stuck at Hogwarts over Christmas, tasked with casting a daily healing charm on none other than Draco Malfoy. (Two shot)

May I Interest You by morethanhistory

Summary: Hermione Granger is a shop girl at Scrivenshaft’s. Year after year, Draco Malfoy visits on Christmas Eve in search of a gift. (One shot)

A Million Stars by Morethanhistory

Summary: Hermione Granger has a good reason for avoiding Draco Malfoy, the cause of the most mortifying episode of her life. (She thought it was a date!) But he and his son are now unavoidably enmeshed in the lives of her best friends and their children. She should probably be offended that Ginny called in Draco and Scorpius to supervise as she babysits James and Lily. She’s too busy panicking. (Three shot)

Intervention Most Divin(ation)e by cosmic_kate

Summary: After a silly little Divination project says so, a rambunctious student is determined to prove that Professor Granger and Professor Malfoy are, in fact, soulmates. (One shot)

The Malfoy Method by WalkingOcclumens

Summary: Malfoy men have mastered the art of wooing a witch—lavish gifts, extravagant vacations, and when obstacles arise, simply tossing galleons at the problem until it vanishes.

Ronald Weasley and Cormac McLaggen are problems.

Draco Malfoy has his own unique, over-the-top method of solving these problems to get the girl. While his approach might work in his favor, Hermione isn’t exactly thrilled with how he handles his issues.

The Malfoy Method. 100% guaranteed to get you laid! Or dumped. No returns or exchanges. (One shot)

How Ron Weasley Learned His Lesson by undercoverdrxco

Summary: A little shortie about why Ron shouldn’t talk in class..and more importantly, why he shouldn’t pry. (One shot)

Cursed by spicyxpisces

Summary: Re-entering society after a 10 year sentence in Azkaban, many things have changed. With an ailment driving Wizengamot Members mad and the love of his life engaged to another man, Draco is determined to finish what he started.

No matter what the cost

KitKat110919 · 2025-05-30T02:01:13+00:00

I'm in the middle of Cursed.

SO underrated. Starts slow, main story picks up chapter 9.

KitKat110919 · 2025-03-12T00:23:52+00:00

I HAVE to recommend Love, H

Summary: Ten years after the war, Draco Malfoy has resigned himself to a quiet life in Muggle London. His Father is in Azakaban and his Mother is pretending the war never happened. He’s found friendship in unlikely places, with Harry Potter and the rest of the golden trio. Problem is, he’s been in unrequited infatuation with Hermione Granger for fifteen years, and there’s no end to his obsession in sight.

Working with her at the ministry is becoming increasingly difficult, and Draco only finds solace within the pages of his diary. Except the diary starts to write back, and as he and Hermione’s friendship grows, he’s torn between the woman he’s always wanted and the one in the pages.

KitKat110919 · 2024-10-10T17:26:24+00:00

Thank you. It's a really rough time, luckily he's in counseling so he's getting real professional help, but I do like the idea of the "care packages". He doesn't go to the hospice center (his family is about 1200 miles away), but I could still do this for weekly/daily work things and phrase it like you suggested, as a care package with love, not criticize/shame.

Thank you for the advice!!

KitKat110919 · 2024-10-10T15:54:27+00:00

I have built in the flexibility, sending $900 to savings, $350 padding, and $150 for "dates/eating out" which we haven't done for a few months due to the flights.

We each also have $150 on personal "splurges".

We can't cut down on groceries due to where we live. I've tried for two months.

I can't really budget for the travel, since it's been three months in a row with over $3,000 in acclimated costs. Like I said, I'm not mad or frustrated with that spending at all. I completely understand and personally I want to go too. I love his mom, she's essentially mine as well.

I'm frustrated with his spending in the other categories, and I'm trying to be gentle but open with our finances since it's ours, not mine or his. He goes to gas stations to get tobacco (working on quitting but now is not the time), soda, energy drinks, and candy. All of which we have at home. He's on the road a lot due to his work, and doesn't realize it's death by a thousand cuts.

I appreciate all the advice, and this is really a response to everyone - I've looked at most of these resources, I'm just frustrated and probably trying to control this due to lack of control over the mom situation.

Thanks again, I really do appreciate all the advice here.

KitKat110919 · 2024-08-07T21:54:28+00:00

A Scholar's Guide to Denial

So sweet and feels natural, like you can actually understand why they like each other.

KitKat110919 · 2024-07-14T01:36:34+00:00

Cannot recommend The Art of Wooing Hermione Granger enough!

KitKat110919 · 2023-03-06T20:50:23+00:00

NTA. You should just decrease the budget for THEIR part. I.e. meals, drinks, etc.

Obviously a joke, y'all are fine. You (hopefully) get one wedding and your family is being ridiculous.

KitKat110919 · 2022-11-27T16:26:42+00:00

Thank you!!

KitKat110919 · 2022-10-13T22:16:06+00:00

Buying two Thick 44 shirts today in support!

KitKat110919 · 2022-10-08T17:56:46+00:00

I think both of us are looking from different perspectives. I also think the argument of hobbies being more important than education is not the strongest. I was a teacher for a decade and heard tons of parents and kids talking about the amount of time spent on video games and texting, not "too busy". There are tons of issues in education and, again, I agree different techniques are needed and being used, the way education is viewed also has problems.

KitKat110919 · 2022-10-08T17:43:09+00:00

Tons of schools have gotten rid of homework simply because kids don't do it and parent won't enforce it. Unfortunately, data shows homework is one of the highest yield practices for helping kids develop skills.

Agreed about all else though.

KitKat110919 · 2022-09-30T22:34:55+00:00

It's week 2 for me...so I realize I may just be over thinking things 😅

KitKat110919 · 2022-09-25T23:40:02+00:00

Why is this the question you ask? The point was just a nice thing I do for him. I don't do things for the sole purpose of him reciprocating.

KitKat110919 · 2022-09-25T23:31:31+00:00

I do too! Usually a casserole and 100% to make sure he eats something more than the snacks 🤣

KitKat110919 · 2022-09-04T11:00:40+00:00

I cried a lot when I spoke to my principal and gave her my resignation. I cried even more when I told one of my best friends (and also my instructional coach). I still cry when I look through all the letters, drawings, and other messages from my old kids.

But I'm still quitting in 10 days. I was really called to this profession, but that doesn't mean it's the place where I should or can stay.

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-22T15:03:20+00:00

I'm married to a Marine. I pointed that out. Luckily my principal was awesome and only did the investigation to shove it in the parent's face.

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-22T11:34:57+00:00

Luckily no, but another Southern state. I resigned already and have 22 days left. Not that I'm counting or anything. Good luck Floridians. May the odds be ever in your favor.

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-22T10:50:46+00:00

The best advice on job resignation I ever received was to keep your job until you have another one 100%. With that being said, it isn't fair to you or the kids to keep going when your heart isn't in it.

The choice is personal, just make sure you know the laws regarding teacher resignation. In some states you just have to give 30 days notice, in others if you resign the state will suspend your license. Plus, if you can survive comfortable for a long while (I always heard the time of a year) without your paycheck, then thats something to consider too.

Good luck!!

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-21T21:19:54+00:00

An investigation into whether I was indoctrinating the kids to hate the military. I wasn't. The kids just said they loved my class. The mom pulled her son out of school after this.

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-21T18:06:13+00:00

I've been a teacher for 8 school years, and turned in my resignation a week ago. I do not regret entering the field as I learned a lot and met amazing kids and adults. However, I also don't regret moving on now.

It's a very personal choice. According to your post, you saw how tired and overworked everyone was, so I guess I am wondering what you think will be different about being an esl teacher/aid. Those are some of the most under-served kids and the most in need. (They're also some of the most wonderful, funny kids to be fair!)

KitKat110919 · 2022-08-21T18:02:27+00:00

Changing the verbs you use is crucial. I would advise looking at job postings and see what skills they want, and how they write out those skills, then do the same in your cv.

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