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Droxy's Folly
TeddyRadiator174 Reviews | 7.29/10 (174 Ratings, 0 Likes, 7 Favorites )
In a world where Lord Voldemort defeated Harry Potter and the Order, the Minister for Magic makes Hermione Granger an offer she cannot refuse - become a spokesperson for the new regime, or rot in prison. But Hermione has her own, dangerous agenda. Can she complete her appointed task without running afoul of the law, or the man she despises most - Severus Snape?
Written by stgulik and Teddy Radiator for Droxy. This story was originally commissioned as a TPP Every Flavour Auction gift, but was actually written for the 2012 Summer LJ het_bigbang fest.
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Just a small town girl who loves HG/SS fanfiction. You can always find me at LiveJournal: http://teddyradiator.livejournal.com/ where I 'live' on the net.
Reviews for Droxy's Folly
aww, poor ron. Poor Severus. Poor baby. *sniff sniff* :(
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - we did have a lot of people suffering in this story.
aww, poor ron. I love that Severus has been covertly visiting him, and clearly brings him presents disguised as spoils lol. Ron usually is portrayed as an insensitive prat in ss/hg stories, but I actually feel sorry for him.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you. While Ron isn't my favourite character, I think JKR gave him a bit of a bum deal, and the movies made it worse. In the beginning he was seen as a quick thinking chess player - then the movies and JKR turned him into a buffoon of sorts. Stgulik and I wanted to portray the Ron of Philosopher's Stone all grown up in this story, and I hope we succeeded.
so, I'm curious what "printsesa" means..
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
It was a word Stgulik used. To be honest, I can't exactly remember if it had a meaning or not, but for some reason 'Princess' comes to mind.
hmm, an interesting turn of events from canon. I'll be waiting to see where this goes, and what exactly happened to Ron.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
Love this, glad to have finished it finally.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you!
Sequel! Loved it.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
We are indeed working on a sequel!
Teddy, this is magnificent! I couldn't stop reading until it was done, even though I had to be up at 6. Well done!!!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! I'm so sorry for the delay in responding - my email was sending all my TPP notifications into SPAM, and I didn't know they were here! But I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you eventually caught up on your sleep.
This was absolutely amazing -- you two worked together beautifully on this collab! :D
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was a complete pleasure from start to finish. Stgulik and I have a great relationship, and it's a privelege to work with her.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was a complete pleasure from start to finish. Stgulik and I have a great relationship, and it's a privelege to work with her.
This was the chapter that tore my heart in two
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you! I will say, writing this was hard. I remember the first time I sent it to Jules, she wrote back and said, "Wow, that was tough." It is hard, because I love these characters and hate to see them in conflict.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you! I will say, writing this was hard. I remember the first time I sent it to Jules, she wrote back and said, "Wow, that was tough." It is hard, because I love these characters and hate to see them in conflict.
I'd read this over at ffn and reviewed it on stgulik's profile but I never told you how I LOVED this and read it countless times since it was posted.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much, sweetie! This was a joy from word one, and I've been thrilled at the comments we've received for it. Working with Jules (as you know) is a privilege, and I count her as one of my greatest blessings.
Response from onecelestialbeing (Reviewer)
She really is amazing, and I've told her so. For me, it's rare that I find someone that can easily flip something and make me see it another way, all the while not making me feel like a complete heel. And you two did great justice to this story ;)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - she is a genius, as far as I am concerned. We have always said that the story comes before my ego, and there have been times when she's just sent something back and said, "No, this isn't working!" And I've looked at it and thought, "Yep, she's right." And I've gone back and found what the story was supposed to be. She's so incredibly talented. And while her skill as a beta is unsurpassed, she's also an incredible writer in her own right. So many of the great moments of this story are pure Stgulik.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much, sweetie! This was a joy from word one, and I've been thrilled at the comments we've received for it. Working with Jules (as you know) is a privilege, and I count her as one of my greatest blessings.
Response from onecelestialbeing (Reviewer)
She really is amazing, and I've told her so. For me, it's rare that I find someone that can easily flip something and make me see it another way, all the while not making me feel like a complete heel. And you two did great justice to this story ;)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - she is a genius, as far as I am concerned. We have always said that the story comes before my ego, and there have been times when she's just sent something back and said, "No, this isn't working!" And I've looked at it and thought, "Yep, she's right." And I've gone back and found what the story was supposed to be. She's so incredibly talented. And while her skill as a beta is unsurpassed, she's also an incredible writer in her own right. So many of the great moments of this story are pure Stgulik.
All right, I'm feeling totally bamboozled here. What kind of past do Snape and Hermione share? There is such malice between them, but not just the kind that should be there as teacher and student. This seems to run a bit more personal. Consider me intrigued.And Lucius Malfoy, I can't figure him out at all. Clearly, he is the MOM under Voldemort, so he can't be all goodness and light, but I'm not certain he is exactly what he seems. Maybe I am just hopeful. He can be so smarmy, that one.The Daily Prophet guy ... I was sort of intrigued to see him speaking to Hermione about such forbidden topics, but then he had to go and ruin it by asking for an interview.I am so anxious to find out what's next. My kids are asking for dinner, but I want to say to them, "come on kids, where are your priorities?" Your story is making me neglect my family, LOL.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
LOL I'm so sorry your children will suffer here, but hey, priorities are priorities - they have to learn sometime, don't they? Seriously, I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. I won't say anything, I'll just let you read on....
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
LOL I'm so sorry your children will suffer here, but hey, priorities are priorities - they have to learn sometime, don't they? Seriously, I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. I won't say anything, I'll just let you read on....
Okay, I haven't stopped to review yet because I have been reading on my phone, and if typing on that isn't a royal pain, I don't know what is. Oh, and the fact that since this is finished, when I finish a chapter, I just want to move on rather than stopping to chat.I don't typically like stories where Voldemort has won, but if they are really well written and have a happy ending (*shoots you a hopeful look*) then it is fine.The scene with Severus and Ron about killed me. Is Severus there because he, like Hermione. feels like he needs a link to the past? Or does he go, knowing Ron won't get any other visitors? It almost seemed like he was doing things with the intent for Ron to remember things. Maybe he thinks he can bring him back? Either way, it was a touching scene.I love that Hermione still has a spark in her, enough to sneak away from the bank. I suspect that will grow as time goes on. And her reunion with Headmaster Black was great. Maybe there is a way out of this afterall. So sad about the Hogwarts portraits.I like that Draco is her friend. I never felt like he was 100% on the bad side, but rather was following family lines. So while he was a big giant snobbish brat at school, I think he has some redeeming qualities.Okay, off to read more.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you for this amazing review! I won't discuss much because a lot of your questions will be answered soon, but I really wanted you to know how much we appreciate you taking the time to write - I'm the world's worst at reviewing - I love to receive them, but I'm hopeless at writing them. I always love comments like yours - focusing on those things that affected us, and knowing they affected the reader as well. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you for this amazing review! I won't discuss much because a lot of your questions will be answered soon, but I really wanted you to know how much we appreciate you taking the time to write - I'm the world's worst at reviewing - I love to receive them, but I'm hopeless at writing them. I always love comments like yours - focusing on those things that affected us, and knowing they affected the reader as well. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
=) Glad you posted this here so I can fave it. Can't do that on AO3. Here you are! Converting readers who don't like Voldemort Wins!fic into fans. Have fun with the sequel. LOL.So happy you are all getting lovely reviews.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
The response to this fic has been phenonmenal - I felt like it would be well received, because we worked very hard on it and we thought it was good, but especially here the comments have been awesome. I'm just sorry it took so long. It was a privilege to create this fic for you, and the fact that you liked it so much has been the greatest feeling in the world.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
The response to this fic has been phenonmenal - I felt like it would be well received, because we worked very hard on it and we thought it was good, but especially here the comments have been awesome. I'm just sorry it took so long. It was a privilege to create this fic for you, and the fact that you liked it so much has been the greatest feeling in the world.
I dont know which is more funny that Lucius patronus is a peacock or the Mighty Chief of Staff Holy cats Pansy really came through for her. I find myself feeling oddly sympathetic towards Pansy. Strange that. The pieces call to eachother? Huh. I am going to be surprised right along with Hermione when/if this ever comes together. I dont want to know who Lucius sent the patronus to do I?
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you ! I can't take credit for Lucius' peacock patronus. I think someone else has already used it in another fanfic ;) Pansy was the most fun to write - I based her look a little on Mimimanderly on LJ, who also has a delicious sense of humour. I'm not sure you want to know who, but I bet you can probably guess...
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you ! I can't take credit for Lucius' peacock patronus. I think someone else has already used it in another fanfic ;) Pansy was the most fun to write - I based her look a little on Mimimanderly on LJ, who also has a delicious sense of humour. I'm not sure you want to know who, but I bet you can probably guess...
Good chapter! But when did they pack her flat and pick up Phineas? I don't recall that happening.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - They packed up between the 12th and 13th chapers.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - They packed up between the 12th and 13th chapers.
Wonderful end, now there is hope for a future { with lots of sex and babies, for SS & HG}Looking forward to the sequel.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much for your comment, and for your lovely reviews throughout the story. We hope to start working on this in early 2013.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much for your comment, and for your lovely reviews throughout the story. We hope to start working on this in early 2013.
Good greif! Just when Hermione wants to talk to Snape and he has buggered off to who knows where! YOu really know how to keep a reader on the edge of her seat! Meepers.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - we luvs our evil cliffies! ;)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - we luvs our evil cliffies! ;)
And here I thought things were at their worst! But noooooo the misscarriage and now Ron's sucide. Snape is going to crack. Stone or not how much can one man take? Oh poor Ron, he was sweet even in his craziness. Now who can Severus confess to??
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Who, indeed! Thank you for reading and reviewing! I hope you continue to enjoy the story.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Who, indeed! Thank you for reading and reviewing! I hope you continue to enjoy the story.
Very nice. Loved Pansy. Enjoying the darker feel of it all. Gritty.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you!
Oh my gosh what a great story!!! Please say there will be a follow up? I would really love to know what the weapon really was and if Severus and Hermione get their happily ever after like they dreamed!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! We hope to start working on a follow up in 2013, so watch this space!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! We hope to start working on a follow up in 2013, so watch this space!
I am SO not ready for this story to be over!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
That's such an awesome compliment! Thank you - I have to say, I'd much rather read that than, 'thank heavens it's finally over!' LOL Seriously, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
That's such an awesome compliment! Thank you - I have to say, I'd much rather read that than, 'thank heavens it's finally over!' LOL Seriously, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Again, thank you stgulik and TeddyRadiator for this gift of love to Droxy and to fandom! Wonderful, rich, seductive dynamic tale!!! May we have some more, please? Looking forward to it!!!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank YOU for taking the time to write such thoughtful, encouraging and supportive comments all through the story. Writing is a joy for me and what I feel is my calling, but receiving glowing comments like yours gives me such a boost. Stgulik and I have both thrilled to your lovely reviews, and we are looking forward to working together on a sequel in early 2013. Right now, she is editing my original novel, Her Minder, and we are having a wonderful time challenging one another with this, so we'll be ready very soon for a change of pace!
Response from nagandsev (Reviewer)
Yay! A Sequel!!! Also, please, do you go by another penname for your original novel--could you post it here or on your bio or pm me? You and stgulik should also write some screenplays--I can visualize and taste every second of your yummy tale here--either and any genre--it's all solid gold! Best wishes and can't wait (but must) for more!!! *happy dance*
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Bless you. At present, my novel, Her Minder, is available as an e-book through B&N, Smashwords, Sony, ibooks, etc. But I am in the process of a MAJOR rewrite, and at the end of this month, I am taking it off the net until I can finish it. I hope to engage an agent, and see if I can publish it through a well known publisher. It also has a sequel, which is about 60% done as well. At this time, I also use Teddy Radiator for my original fic as well. I am known by this name, and much prefer it to my real name, which is dead ordinary and boring.But yes, Jules and I will be working together for a long, long, long time to come, if I have anything to do with it!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank YOU for taking the time to write such thoughtful, encouraging and supportive comments all through the story. Writing is a joy for me and what I feel is my calling, but receiving glowing comments like yours gives me such a boost. Stgulik and I have both thrilled to your lovely reviews, and we are looking forward to working together on a sequel in early 2013. Right now, she is editing my original novel, Her Minder, and we are having a wonderful time challenging one another with this, so we'll be ready very soon for a change of pace!
Response from nagandsev (Reviewer)
Yay! A Sequel!!! Also, please, do you go by another penname for your original novel--could you post it here or on your bio or pm me? You and stgulik should also write some screenplays--I can visualize and taste every second of your yummy tale here--either and any genre--it's all solid gold! Best wishes and can't wait (but must) for more!!! *happy dance*
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Bless you. At present, my novel, Her Minder, is available as an e-book through B&N, Smashwords, Sony, ibooks, etc. But I am in the process of a MAJOR rewrite, and at the end of this month, I am taking it off the net until I can finish it. I hope to engage an agent, and see if I can publish it through a well known publisher. It also has a sequel, which is about 60% done as well. At this time, I also use Teddy Radiator for my original fic as well. I am known by this name, and much prefer it to my real name, which is dead ordinary and boring.But yes, Jules and I will be working together for a long, long, long time to come, if I have anything to do with it!
Oh dear Teddy and Jules....you know me. Sometimes I'm flippant....sometimes I try and be amusing but I'm having to be a bit serious here because this story has been written in an obviously serious vein. It has also been primarily very realistic. Severus has pursued other witches...she has been abused and raped in prison (albeit the archaic, anarchic wizarding one) and Voldemort has behaved as someone with a damned soul would do. Droxy's prompts have enhanced rather than constrained the story and the plot you've weaved around them has been mesmerising and incredibly well written.Yes...a sequel has to written and I'm glad to see that you may already be sketching out the bones of it. All in all a triumph my friends........oh and the smut in the penultimate chapter was smokin' hot too. BTW...you almost made me late picking up my five year old grandson yesterday as I just had to read THAT chapter....again! Best wishes for all your endeavours whether together or as a solo venture, Love Ali xxxx.PS My neighbour has built a beautiful folly next to his house in the most gorgeous York stone. He has a bar and full size snooker table in it and oil paintings and dead stuffed animals. Not sure it has planning permission though!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Ali, thank you for your fantastic comments. I'm thrilled to bits you enjoyed the story. We had a wonderful time writing it, but I have to give so much credit to stgulik - she had this great idea, and asked me to co-write, and I was thrilled to be asked. She and I spent some lovely hours plotting and scheming and cackling merrily over different bits, but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding - we just had a blast doing it, and we've been over the moon from the response it's received. I'm so glad you enjoyed it - you're one of my readers whom I always hope to please, because you've been so faithful and loyal to me all this time. I hope you'll continue to enjoy what's coming up over the next few months - and I"m sorry we nearly make you late! PS I would love a folly - Jules had a blast looking them up and showing me what 'Droxy's Folly' looked like!
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Ali, thank you for your fantastic comments. I'm thrilled to bits you enjoyed the story. We had a wonderful time writing it, but I have to give so much credit to stgulik - she had this great idea, and asked me to co-write, and I was thrilled to be asked. She and I spent some lovely hours plotting and scheming and cackling merrily over different bits, but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding - we just had a blast doing it, and we've been over the moon from the response it's received. I'm so glad you enjoyed it - you're one of my readers whom I always hope to please, because you've been so faithful and loyal to me all this time. I hope you'll continue to enjoy what's coming up over the next few months - and I"m sorry we nearly make you late! PS I would love a folly - Jules had a blast looking them up and showing me what 'Droxy's Folly' looked like!
That was a great story. any chance for a sequel? I'm glad they got away together, and to live & love and fight another day. :)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - we are thinking about doing one - stgulik has ideas...
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you - we are thinking about doing one - stgulik has ideas...
What a wonderful story! The only sad thing is to have this finish :) I join the unanimous chorus of reviewers asking for a sequel - it'd really fit in! You have a great ending, and I'm amazed at how well you've put Droxy's prompts together. Your work is very inspiring and your writing is very strong. Keep it going - can't wait to see more fics co-written by the two of you!!
And, as ever, thank you so much for posting all of this so quickly - it really made a huge difference :)
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! I remember laughing with the Headmistress of TPP. She said a lot of writers will stretch out posting a story, hoping for more reviews, but in my mind, I HATE having to wait, and I didn't want readers having to wait, either! The reviews we've received have more than made up in quality anything we could have got in quantity. I'm just thrilled you enjoyed it, and yes, we have discussed a sequel and hope to work on it in early 2013.
Response from TeddyRadiator (Author of Droxy's Folly)
Thank you so much! I remember laughing with the Headmistress of TPP. She said a lot of writers will stretch out posting a story, hoping for more reviews, but in my mind, I HATE having to wait, and I didn't want readers having to wait, either! The reviews we've received have more than made up in quality anything we could have got in quantity. I'm just thrilled you enjoyed it, and yes, we have discussed a sequel and hope to work on it in early 2013.