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A Terrible Thing to Waste
solidground56 Reviews | 56 Ratings, 0 Likes, 4 Favorites )
Picks up mid-DH.
The torture at Malfoy Manor left Hermione in bad shape. Desperate, she put her life in the hands of a man she shouldn't trust, hoping that Albus Dumbledore was right after all.
Chapter One: Life as the Headmaster of Hogwarts
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Aaaggh! Please, please tell me that an update is coming soon?!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
It's probably going to be May before I can start writing again. I'm in grad school and the last few months have been kicking my butt! Sorry to cause any distress, but I've just been unable to keep this up during the semester. That's what summers are for. (;
Response from KingPig (Reviewer)
I understand, I'm just thrilled that it will continue!
This is such a promising beginning to a story. I've read these three chapters several times and I hope you finish this story. It seems so unique.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! I was really hoping to take a different route than I've seen used before. I'm glad you see it that way as well. I hope you enjoy chapter four! Thanks for your review.
I just finished this third installment of you fine piece. It is gut wrenching. Mesmerizing to say the least. It fills in the holes of Hermione's torture.I look forward to the next chapter with a giddy excitement.Thank you for sharing~
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Sorry it took a while for me to get this fourth chapter up, but I hope you continue to enjoy the story! Thank you for your review.
I truly hope you do not lose interest in writing this story as I know I won't lose interest in reading it!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
That's great to hear! Chapters Two and Three have been submitted and the fourth is in progress. Thank you for reading and for the review!
Intriguing and chilling beginning. I anxiously await your next chapter.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! I've submitted the second and third chapters. They'll be along as soon as they can be!
Wallking the razor's edge, our Severus - excellent characterizations of all concerned. I like that you were able to touch on that dark place in Snape's psyche that allowed him to level Crucio against Bella without the slightest hesitation.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you, thank you! I always thought that Snape would have a sort of cold efficiency about Cruciatus, without hesitation. I really hope you continue to enjoy this story!
wonderfully written.Intense.with sense of humour.and soo close to canon.very good to read.Thank you for sharing!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! I hope you continue to think so as the story progresses. Obviously, I'm gonna have to leave canon behind at one point or another, but I'm trying to stay as close as possible. Best to keep to truths and half-truths. (:
Haha, take that, Bella. A very nice start :)
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
I took a small amount of pleasure with that. Wretched woman, that Bellatrix. Thanks for the review! Have a good week!
Good start. I'm bookmarking this, and looking forward to more. :)
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy my little tale. Have a wonderful week!
Brilliant fic. Snape as Headmaster is such a delicious concept, but people seem to be daunted bybut the not inconsiderable challenge. Too often the tone is a bit hit-and-miss, but I think you absolutely nailed it here. Nice work! Looking forward to the next chapter.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! It certainly is a challenge--one I'm perhaps a bit foolhardy to attack in my first HP fic--but I'm quite excited about it. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Excellent first chap & excellent beginning!!! Bookmarking this one so I can keep up on new additions. Can't help you with the Beta though. Well done! :D
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! I hope you continue to enjoy it!
I like the start of this! There were a few commas out of place, but it was good. Great for your first HP fanfic!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! And darn those tricky commas. I swear they're out to get me. (:
Great characterization of Snape--nasty and petty, just like canon.
Response from orm irian (Reviewer)
oops, posted this review to the wrong story... sorry!But I like this version of Snape too! Great start!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! I've been fretting over that quite a bit with this story, haha. Enjoy the weekend!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Haha, no problem! And I'm glad you like this one too! Enjoy your weekend!
Interesting beginning. Looking forward to reading more. ^_^
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! The next chapter has been submitted, so hopefully the wait won't be too terribly long. Enjoy your weekend!
Fascinating beginning.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy the story!
Very intriguing and well developed beginning. Looking forward to more and hopefully, soon. Thank you!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! The second chapter has been submitted; its fate lies in the hands of the Poetess herself. Enjoy your weekend!
Ooo, intriguing start! I look forward to seeing more of this story.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thanks! Intriguing seems to be the word of the night. (: I hope it continues to intrigue you! Have a lovely weekend!
I like this approach and I'm looking forward to the rest.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the chapters to come!
An interesting start. I look forward to seeing where you go with this story.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you for reading it! It's my first HP fanfic ever, so I'm looking forward to how it ends up too! Have a lovely weekend.
Very, very nice for a first effort! I look forward to reading more! Your characters are quite convincing so far. I especially like how Alecto's impatience sets her apart as a less than adequate Death Eater, compared to Severus and his ability to keep himself from revealing The Dark Lord's call.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you picked up on that piece. I hope you enjoy the chapters to come!
I hope that Severus can figure out a way to get rid of the silver lines... Of course Dumbledore is only interested in not bothering Harry, so it looks like he is on his own again! Looking forward to more!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Dumbledore's a planner, but someone's gotta do it. Severus has his work cut out for him, though. I have full faith in him! Thanks for your review! It might be a little bit of a wait for the fourth chapter due to NaNoWriMo and other obligations, but it'll be along soon.
oooh - what a creepy knife!!!
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
I know! It is quite a cruel invention. Thanks for your review! It might be a little bit of a wait for the fourth chapter due to NaNoWriMo and other obligations, but it'll be along soon.
Albus Dumbledore is such a heartless bastard.
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
Sometimes. But it's for a good cause. Thanks for your review! It might be a little bit of a wait for the fourth chapter due to NaNoWriMo and other obligations, but it'll be along soon.
What horrible things to do to Hermione! Severus better do something quick! Good chapter. ^_^
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
I know! Bellatrix is an awful person, but maybe something good can come out of this. Thanks for your review! It might be a little bit of a wait for the fourth chapter due to NaNoWriMo and other obligations, but it'll be along soon.
Response from MsTree (Reviewer)
That's funny! I've been telling people the same thing about my storytelling. After NaNoWriMo! ^_^
Did a bit of Latin translation and learned "Animus Exuro" is where the fic title comes from. But, with Severus' pointing out how far the 'living potion' has spread, I have to wonder if it doesn't waste more than just a mind. Time, seems to be of the essence ... surely SS isn't just going to simply go hide in his quarters and sulk???
Response from solidground (Author of A Terrible Thing to Waste)
The title of the fic has more to do with the effects of the potion than its name. After all, Hermione's mind is a terrible thing to waste. And of course he's gonna take action! He's not a man of sitting-around-and-doing-nothing.Thanks for your review! It might be a little bit of a wait for the fourth chapter due to NaNoWriMo and other obligations, but it'll be along soon.