Darkness Past
Annabun74 Reviews | 74 Ratings, 0 Likes, 8 Favorites )
Luna, her soul still damaged after the final battle, has bought an old Children's Home outside a grubby mill town. Hermione is helping her turn it into a refuge, but someone who had been there as a child comes back. EWE, Opaljade's TPP bid win
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Annabun
Member Since 2010 | 1 Story | Favorited by 8 | 42 Reviews Written | 19 Review Responses
Tall, incredibly gorgeous redhead, story-writer and recently got into drabbles and fanfic in a larger way.
Reviews for Darkness Past
I felt that this story progressed rather quickly (its meant as a short fic, I get that), and that Severus is a little out of character (again, exacerbated by the short timeline of the story), but that didn't lessen my enjoyment of the story. I really liked the premise of Hermione and Luna opening a children's home after the war, and Snape's lasting problems (mental an. physical) seemed well thought out and appropriate. Thank you for sharing your work with us!
A sweet and hopeful ending to a very lovely story.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
Thank you! I wanted something that could be the start of better things.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
Thank you! I wanted something that could be the start of better things.
I can't believe what a good story this is! It's one of those tales that sneak up on you. My heart goes out to the young Severus. Although he's got pleasant memories of the orphanage, the abuse shown in the case description that Hermione found absolutely turned my stomach. I remember seeing a DA artpiece of Luna and Severus dancing in a psychedelic field and thinking to myself, that I could see Luna painting that exact type of mural on the wall. Great Job!
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
Thank you! One thing I love doing is taking a typical trope (as in abusive childhood, rotten orphanage) and turning it over. That, and the memories of being taken through an abandonned orphanage many years ago gave me the ideas for this one. Thank you for that review 
I love, love, love this fic. it is so sweet and I can't wait for the next update.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
Thank you! Alas, this is it - it was only supposed to be 2000 words for the TPP Auction, and ended up a little longer. I was, however, aiming for "sweet" - I'm so glad I got there. And so glad you liked it.
Oh, so very lovely.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
Why, thank you! And thank you for the review.
What a marvellous story full of healing and coming together.Loved it!Love Sonia :)
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
So glad you liked it! There's an awful lot of hurt people at the end of Deathly Hallows, and I felt like seeing if they'd talk. And they did :-) Thank you for the review.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
So glad you liked it! There's an awful lot of hurt people at the end of Deathly Hallows, and I felt like seeing if they'd talk. And they did :-) Thank you for the review.
That was lovely, even if the development of their relationship seemed a bit rushed.Thank you very much for a wonderful story!
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
A very fair comment. I wrote this as a 2000 word TPP auction prize, got to the fourth chapter and realised it had already hit 10K! So yes, things were a little rushed. Although consider they'd had 6 years of foreplay :-)Thank you for your review, and I'm so glad you liked it.
LOL! Horrid bed! I'm really enjoying this story.
OHNOS I dont want this to be the end! I want to hear about the orphanage and how the three of them bring civic conscienceness to the wizarding world! ((pouts)) I am glad Hermione and SEverus got together in the end. thansk!
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I was watching the reviews zoom on in - so glad you enjoyed it! Despite bumps and bruises, yes, they finally got there. And maybe they can do some travelling through their shared personal journeys. Thank you for the reviews.
A crashing bed is a mood killer no doubt! Ack!
What a pleasant surprise that Severus has offered to help. And Luna is just so refreshing, nargles and all.
Its heartening to see SEverus accept her care and good intentions. I guess they are both fairly beaten down huh?
So I had to google Maria Colwell so I would understand the reference. OMG. How horrible. I hope that Luna and Hermione can do some good for the war orphans.
Excellent progress! I hope they can all work together to fix up the house, and that Severus will recovr his magic. Now why didn't Severus' mother get help for her condition? Thanks for updating!
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I'm so glad you liked it! Alas, this is the end of the tale - where they go from here is a mystery. And alas, if Sev's mother was having mental health issues in Northern England in the 60s and 70s, she wouldn't have been given much more help that being taken away from time to time. And you're right - that makes it hurt even more. Thank you for taking the time to review this.
Response from June W (Reviewer)
Nooooooo!!! Just a wee little epilogue, please?
I want to see the house all nice looking, with Severus helping young orphans from the war.....
Oh my what a wonderful update to a wonderful story. I just love your characters, they are making eachother stronger, and the beauty is that they know, accepts and welcome it. Very well written!!!
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I'm so glad you liked it! I felt like they were all so fragile and brittle to start with, so I'm thrilled that you picked that up. Alas, this was the final chapter, and where they go from here is up to them. Thank you for taking the time to review this.
This isn't over, is it? Please, please, please say there's more to come! I've really enjoyed this little tale and don't want it to end. ^_^
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I'm so glad you liked it! Alas, this is the end of the tale. It was supposed to be 2000 words for the TPP auction, and it sort of growed like Topsy, but I'm letting the characters take their own direction now. Thank you for taking the time to review this.
I'm enjoying this very much Annabun. Methinks that the area that the home is situated in could be Oldham or Tameside especially with your reference to the moors. I love that you're acknowledging Sev's Northern roots and dialect so accurately. Well done to you. I also like your portrayal of Luna and think she is completely in character. Looking forward to much more. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I'm so glad you liked it! Alas, this is the end of the tale - where they go from here is a mystery. I tried to get that northern flavour in there somehow. (While I was writing one chapter in particular I could almost taste the chip butties). I've been researching Northern England for another story, so loved being able to slip bits into this. And I appreciate that you liked how Luna turned out. But then, she tends to do her own thing anyway. Thank you for taking the time to review this.
That was utterly romantic, what he said to her. And Luna, what a dear.
Response from Annabun (Author of Darkness Past)
I'm so glad you liked it! I was aiming for a man whose ice needed some thawing, but who still had a core of tenderness somewhere deep down and just needed the right atmosphere to bring it out. And Luna ... well, Luna does her own thing, and did in this one. She is a dear. Thank you for taking the time to review this.
Oh no, it can't end there, I need more, more, more.....
This is such a charming story, I can't wait to see what happens next.
What a sweet chapter, I can't wait to see what happens next.
What a wonderful start, I am so glad to see Luna in this, she is one of my favorites. Poor Severus, I hope Hermione can make it all better. I can't wait to read more.
Drat! Kiss Interruptus. Now I wonder what the crying she heard was, if it really was Severus. poor guy, struggling to get up the stairs and possibly not strong enough to cast a Warming Charm on himself. I hope the heating gets working soon. Thanks for updating!
love this. Severus is quite vulnerable; it will be interesting to see another side of him.
what a wonderful begining to this story. i am really looking forward to how it progresses. thanks and mucho smoochies