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Hogwarts Castle Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart
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Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart

1: The Gathering

2: The Lesson

3: Aftermath

4: In the Dungeons

5: The Dam Breaks

6: Once More Unto the Breach

7: Accept and Serve

8: Preparations

9: The Rules of Engagement

10: And Shall I Couple Hell

11: Holiday Plans

12: Honesty

13: Christmases Past and Present

14: Of Quaffles and Pawns

15: Nasty Ironies

16: To Rend and Sew

17: Eating Death

18: Roads High and Low

19: Concerning Witches Who Copulate With Devils

20: In the Gloaming

Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart

Squibstress

59 Reviews   |   59 Ratings, 0 Likes, 9 Favorites )

Drama Angst post-DH/DH compliant Psychological Hogwarts Castle 36,664 Words 20 Chapters Complete
Filius Flitwick Harry Potter Minerva McGonagall Pomona Sprout Poppy Pomfrey Rolanda Hooch Severus Snape Tom Riddle (Voldemort) Amycus Carrow Horace Slughorn Neville Longbottom Rubeus Hagrid Phineas Nigellus Black Avery (Death Eater) Walden Macnair Aberforth Dumbledore Arthur Weasley Kingsley Shacklebolt Original Character Other Canon Witch/Wizard

If war is hell, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall are in the Ninth Circle. During Snape's awful year as Headmaster, he and Professor McGonagall draw closer as they are forced into a desperate arrangement.

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Chapters (20)

Chapter 1: The Gathering

Chapter 2: The Lesson

Chapter 3: Aftermath

Chapter 4: In the Dungeons

Chapter 5: The Dam Breaks

Chapter 6: Once More Unto the Breach

Chapter 7: Accept and Serve

Chapter 8: Preparations

Chapter 9: The Rules of Engagement

Chapter 10: And Shall I Couple Hell

Chapter 11: Holiday Plans

Chapter 12: Honesty

Chapter 13: Christmases Past and Present

Chapter 14: Of Quaffles and Pawns

Chapter 15: Nasty Ironies

Chapter 16: To Rend and Sew

Chapter 17: Eating Death

Chapter 18: Roads High and Low

Chapter 19: Concerning Witches Who Copulate With Devils

Chapter 20: In the Gloaming


About Squibstress

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Squibstress

Member Since 2010  |  36 Stories  |  Favorited by 103  |  43 Reviews Written  |  528 Review Responses

I'm a middle-aged, professional writer of non-fiction and would-be professional writer of fiction who also writes Harry Potter fanfiction just for fun.

I’m a proud member of the Harry Potter Old Lady Smut Brigade, which means I’m most interested in the older female characters in the Harry Potter saga, particularly Minerva McGonagall.

If I had received my Hogwarts letter back in nineteen-mumble-mumble, I would most likely have been sorted into Ravenclaw, or so everyone tells me, probably because I’m a geeky data-freak (my Real Life™ requires me to read piles of medical journal articles.) I, however, think I’d feel right at home in Hufflepuff too, so I consider myself a Ravenpuff.

The fics I write may contain adult themes, and I will always warn for non-con, graphic violence, bestiality, incest, or underage sex. I don't warn for homosexual relationships or sex, or for threesomes/moresomes, unless they contain one of the aforementioned elements.

Disclaimers: Anything from the Harry Potter universe belongs solely to its creator, J.K. Rowling, and her licensees. Original plot, characters, dialog, etc. are mine.

My stories are available for use under a Creative Commons attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license (CC-BY-NC-SA).

I have a blog: http://squibstress.wordpress.com/.

I'm also on LiveJournal and Twitter (@Squibstress).

I maintain a master list of (mostly Minerva-centric) recs at Diigo.

I am a proud member of the Harry Potter Old Lady Smut Brigade.

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Reviews for Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart

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10/10

sunny33

I like how all the women are supporting her. :)

10/10

sunny33

Sounds like he did something to make it less of an ordeal, but what:? :)

10/10

sunny33

Oh dear, this can't be good! :0

10/10

sunny33

Like the way she fortifies herself with her father's words. :)

0/10

Elou

Okay...More, please???

Happy to see it come up. *yay*

I am enjoying this, immensely.

Thank you for sharing~Elou

0/10

JRS

Keep em coming. ;-) 

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Will do.Thanks for reading.

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Elou

I can only the imagine the extent of the offense if Severus hadn't stepped in.  At least he was methodical, and not sadistic.  I'm not saying being sexually abused could be better with one person or the other, but I am sure any of the other death eaters would have battered her, and raped her as well.  Severus spared her that, and tried to retain some of her dignity.Thank you for sharing~

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Thanks for reading and reviewing.I think Severus probably viewed it as the lesser of several evils.It remains to be seen how Minerva views it. ;-)

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esmelle

I honestly don't know what to say about this chapter other than how horrible for everyone involved. I noticed your word count was 666 and wonder if that was on purpose or meant as a warning for the chapter.

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Horrible indeed.Never noticed the word count; from now on, I'll have to claim it was intentional. ;-)

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JRS

Wow... pretty intense and very dark. I'll be interested to see where you go with this. 

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Thanks for reading.Next chapter should be up soon!

10/10

esmelle

OMG this chapter has my stomach in knots. Poor Minerva and Severus. I can't imagine this having a good ending for either of them. Curious as to where you are going to take this.

Response from Squibstress (Author of Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart)

Thanks for reading & reviewing.More chapters are in the queue, so hopefully it won't be too long before you know!Cheers!

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gurlimargrethe

this was a very good story to follow, the last chapter was beatifull

10/10

Owlbait

Ahh, sigh. Poor Minerva, that was a lovely gesture. Thank you for sacking that Skeeter woman.

10/10

HBAR

It's a bad situation all around, but the honesty will go a long way.  If these poor dears make it out in one piece it will be a miracle.

10/10

HBAR

If this is another scene to be staged, it is poor timing indeed.  Maybe she will be spending the day with portrait Albus.  At any rate, I love what a string woman she is, and that she has a friend in Poppy who understands her so well.

10/10

HBAR

Whew!  One down and hopefully not many to go.

10/10

HBAR

Minerva is so much calmer than I am!  I am a little nervous for them. 

10/10

HBAR

Yes, the last thing they need is an audience.  I hope this works out.

10/10

HBAR

That went better than expected.  Might as well make the best of a bad situation.

10/10

HBAR

Even if he is not calling her for a bad reason, I can't imagine they could have even a civil meeting.  I'd love him to tell her where he stands, but I don't know at this point if she would believe.

10/10

HBAR

They don't call them brave for nothing!  So glad they got that moment out of the way.  Onward and upward, I suppose.

10/10

HBAR

In a rape situation, you want to be angry at the attacker, but you really can only feel sympathy for him.  He put himself in a bad position to make things better for Minerva, but he isn't going to get any points for that.

10/10

HBAR

In a rape situation, you want to be angry at the attacker, but you really can only feel sympathy for him.  He put himself in a bad position to make things better for Minerva, but he isn't going to get any points for that.

10/10

HBAR

Love the support from these women, and yes, the students are probably very much in need of a safe adult.  Understandably, Minerva can't be that person.  What an ugly situation!

10/10

HBAR

How awful for them both, but not nearly as bad as I expected.  I'm surprised it was enough for Voldemort to be happy, and I'm horrified it was in front of the children.  Where do we go from here???  Off to find out ...

10/10

HBAR

My gods, what is he doing?  That is a fantastic question.  I'm afraid to look, and may have to start the next chapter through squinty eyes.  But I'm am totally intrigued.

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