Stories by Maloreiy

Rey waited a moment, making sure to take at least two breaths. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. "I've decided I can't be your fake girlfriend." Knowing that this was just as awkward for him as it was for her, gave her extra courage. Another two breaths, and then she continued, dropping what she knew would be a bit of a bomb. "But I can do…real…girlfriend." (S&R: CRW)

"Honk! Act like you know me! My name is Ben!" Rey sees the sign on the car when she pulls up to the grocery store, and decides to play along. The giant, surly man, apparently named Ben, is not amused. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME (CRW).

For those with lingering questions after reading my Tomione story, Light of the Moon, I'm presenting a discussion here on those topics that I get the most questions about, including the characters, what the solution to the riddle really was, the world-building, and what happened Afterwards. This discussion has many spoilers, please do not read unless you have read LotM. (S&R: CRW)

It's girl's night out, and Luna's got a magic pair of glasses that can help Hermione to find the man of her dreams. Hermione's not looking for anything special, though, she just wants a good kisser. (Written for I was BOTWP, and inspired by the music video for Findin' A Good Man by Danielle Peck.) S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

One of Coruscant's up-and-coming premier concert pianists, Ben Solo furiously practices classical pieces in his apartment every day. Occasionally, one of his neighbors slips a note under his door with a request. He never plays them. But sometimes he does wonder about the neighbor that's always listening to him practice. AU Modern Setting. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME (CRW)

Theodore Nott has been half in love with Luna Lovegood forever. One stormy winter day, he decides to press his luck. Draco's the one to discover the cold, hard truth. Written for The Slytherin Cabal's Twistmas Fest, where traditional holiday themes are twisted to the dark and unexpected. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME (CRW)

Draco is having a bad day. In fact, every day is a bad day because he's been trying (unsuccessfully) to convince himself he's not in love with Hermione Granger, who is engaged to Ron (the prat) Weasley. Except that all of a sudden she's not. And Draco's about to have more good and bad days than he had ever expected. WIP. Cover Art by SaintDionysus. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

When Hermione is assigned to tutor Greg Goyle, he learns more than he'd ever guessed he would. (2nd Place Winner of Round 2 of the 2018 Death by Quill Writing Challenge, hosted by The Slytherin Cabal.) S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME (CRW)

Narcissa Malfoy does whatever it takes to protect her family. (1st Place Winner of Round 1 of the 2018 Death by Quill Writing Challenge, hosted by The Slytherin Cabal.) S&R:CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME (CRW)

Hermione Granger spends three hours every week in bed with Draco Malfoy. But she has no idea that it's him. (Rated K! It's not that kind of story!) S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

King Riddle needs a bride, and he has declared he will marry whoever is smart enough and strong enough to solve his magical riddle. (Joint Winner of Best AU for the Tomione Fest 2018.) S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

Years after the war, Hermione returns to see the house—the home—she'd left behind. (Overall Winner of Quills & Parchment's 'There's a Troll in the Dungeon' Halloween one-shot competition. Also winner of Judges' Favorite, Fan Favorite, Best Angst, Best Romance, and Best Tear-Jerker.) S&R: Constructive Reviews Welcome (CRW).

The Malfoy family is not pleased with the announcement of a Marriage Law, but they are determined to get the best out of it, of course. And the best is clearly Hermione Granger. Hermione, however, would rather die. (Overall Winner of the 'Something Worth Fighting For' competition and also winner of Best Angst, Best Dark, Judges' Favorite, and Fan Favorite.) S&R:CRW

"He'd always known that hair. He'd stared at it, he'd jinxed it, one memorable day he'd gotten his wand, his hand, and a good portion of his arm, stuck in it. But for the first time he was overcome with a longing to touch it. To touch her. To reach out to her and pull her towards him." A lovely little romance about a young Veela and the mate he never expected. S&R:CRW

Neville Longbottom has received notice that the Ministry has instituted a new law and will be picking out a bride for him. To tell the truth, he's actually very pleased to have the decision out of his hands. A sweet little Neville/Luna Marriage Law story. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

"Absolutely not, Creevey, go!" McGonagall had ordered him away. But it was his world, too, and Colin Creevey was determined to fight. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

Do new toys make married life more exciting? They do when they come from Luna. A hilarious Dramione conversation. Winner of the Admin Banter Challenge from Dramione Fanfiction Forum. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME

Hermione has a thing for men in cardigans. Cormac has an idea. A one-shot featuring a (mostly) naked Cormac. S&R: CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEWS WELCOME