Cursed
Pearle68 Reviews | 68 Ratings, 0 Likes, 85 Favorites )
Hermione seeks an elusive cure for the lasting effects of a curse Bellatrix Lestrange managed to hit her with during the Battle of Hogwarts. Her life has been lost to endless bouts of pain and despair that have plagued her these last two years. But her luck may finally be changing. A reference to a Dark potion in an obscure book may hold the key to her cure. But where will she find a Potions master knowledgeable enough to brew it? Written for Warded_Portal for the SSHG Winter 2007 exchange.
Prompt: AU, EWE: Hurt/comfort. Years after the final battle, Hermione struggles daily with the after effects of Bellatrix Lestrange's special brand of Crucio. St. Mungo's advises treating the symptoms, but Hermione wants to live her life. She goes to the oldest center of Wizarding population, Alexandria, Egypt, chasing a rumour: a Potions master with a dual expertise in Legilimency. For some reason, he doesn't want to help her. Without knowing his true identity, Hermione must persuade him she is worth his time. Romance, happy ending please. (Bonuses include: archaeology, magical artifacts, history, dusty libraries, and moments of crazy stupid in love). Start Reading
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I am amazed and enthralled with the Harry Potter universe, with the emphasis on Snape. HG/SS is my favorite ship (you have been warned). I like sci-fi ? Star Wars, Quantum Leap, Star Trek, and Ray Bradbury to name a few. Horror also catches my interest as in Stephen King. I am a married, mother of two teenagers, multiple pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, turtle), and I work way too many hours. The rest is window dressing and subject to change without notice. I am also on staff on a wonderful new site called Playwitch. Visit when you get a minute: WWW.Playwitch.net
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Reviews for Cursed
She would be very worried, having the Longbottoms as examples of Bell's work.
Yeah--Hermione has to give Snape a piece of her mind!! Is he ready?!? 
(the Utter Git.)
A standout post DH plot bunny. I always thought that Ms. Lestrange's "tender ministrations" would have lasting effects on Hermione. . . . . Reading on with pleasure.
I think Toddy is right, it's not just Hermione who is healing.
Woo Hoo
Loved your story.
It gave me something delightful to do on a snow day.
How are you and yours?
We are well Hubby is taking some college courses.
Kids ae thrilled with their 2nd day off.
Good, but a pretty quick wrap-up. I did like the idea of a deatheater battle raging in someone's head.
I loved this story. Your characters are well-written and of course, the ending was great!
Now that was cute lol, heart wrenching, had me leaning closer to the computer when the bad parts were happening. I easily got lost in this story! Well done I loved it
Awwwww, its so cute! Wonderful story!
I was so happy to see a new story from you!! As usual, it's wonderful. I really liked it when Hermione told Harry what the definition of a hero was... I was hoping that Severus might have over heard that!And I'm very happy to hear that you're finishing up DWW, I love that story.Thank you for posting this one, and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
A very, uh, satisfying ending. :) He'd have doubts, of course he would, but it is good that she stays in character and pursues what she wants, and he takes it.
The expulsion of Bellatrix was exciting. Poor Hermione, to have to live with that madwoman for so long.
And now they get closer. Both are good for the other.
That containment vessel is too interesting, as is the story of the thistle. This is a rich and intriguing plot.
Bellatrix in Hermione is scary. It makes sense that she is a Horcrux. Shame on Severus that he didn't agree to help right away. But at least now he feels sufficiently motivated.
At least there's hope. I love that librarian and the tenacity with which Hermione pursues her goal.
Poor Hermione. No only to have to endure the pain, but to feel such an effect for two years! And Bellatrix whispers...
loved her defence!
At what point in his life do think he was really given a fair shake? When your father hung him from the tree? When Sirius led him to the Shrieking Shack?
Lovely!!! Really liked the way Bella possesed Mione!
Hope you are doing well!
Missy